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Pairing up and working together began to turn the tide; so the other side decides to go brute force, even if it destroys themselves.

What a lovely chapter, and I am certainly glad that Vince and Graham were able to find some photo albums and more. I do hope we find something in one of them that might explain what happened to Auntie.. I have been curious about that since she was mentioned. Don't most of us know someone like Hortensia that seems to manage most of those around her to some extent, but in the nicest possible way. So Maxi is joining the commune, another lovely addition, but glad that he and Jacob will have separate rooms, and the same goes for Peter, always need a space that you can retreat to and deal with things. Peter being there full time will be interesting, but I do think it will work out okay.

Some truly outstanding stories on these list...

Well, dammit. Madeleine has been found, I knew that someone should have checked out the Monk's Tower, but of course, she might not have been there before tonight, but why out in the storm. If she could have rang the bell, why wait until it was too late? I guess we all knew not to trust Michael Bell, but the fact that he waited this long when he obviously thought his daughter had probably been kidnapped probably from the beginning, he is beyond horrible. Hate that Nico is going to have to go through that, but Dust is right, being young will help. Vi is not going to be happy, and she can blame Winter, and go what it until the cows come home. Where the hell is Kate?

A look back can be a great way to get ready for what is to come.

Well, this is actually the perfect moment for a little break. You noticed that I did say little. LOL The concert was a success on several levels. Of course, people know that Rory was kicked out of his house, and I am sure that his parents are getting some much-deserved scorn by some, of course, there will be the rabid right-wing fanatics that will support the idiot parents, but still. I am so glad that Audra and Jock are being so supportive, not just of Rory, but Slav in Rory's life. While they are helping to support Rory and will help with his future schooling, not sure how much they should be helping find a new house, of course that is their choice. Matthew and Irma are proving to be far more adventuresome than I would have considered either of them to be. That is one thing about a male household, tend to be more open about letting things hang out so to speak. The gang is supportive of Rory, and I think that is wonderful. And Slav has become more open with his housemates and a mostly neutral to okay reaction, there is always that one... I for one, can't wait to see that happens next, but some time away might help you focus on what is coming next.

Hatred can give a unity of purpose that is hard to overcome, that will be the key, finding what the fractured ones cannot deal with.

I wish all of you that are having rain that don't want it, would send it here to Texas, drought conditions are rising rapidly in my area. Six of the seven words, but they were a little more difficult today. As always, thanks for the update. Hope you find something that you can enjoy to keep you moving.

Let's hope they can regroup and trust fully in each other, if they can't then this is over now. Human greed and stupidity can make a hash of even the best of intentions.

This was just a frigging brilliant chapter. What is the issue with Carolyn? Obviously, there is something going on that is affecting her behavior towards everyone. Could she be ill, or could Brittany be ill? She blew this totally out of proportion especially as it was her lie all these years the precipitated the actions that Tom and Dante took. You would think that Dante saving Matthew's life would have given him a little leeway, but whatever is wrong that is setting Carolyn off must be worse that I can imagine. Alice was willing to lie to protect Tom and Dante. Frank proved that he isn't the fool that some take him for. Matthew and Tom were able to reconnect come, not sure that anything will really come of it, but at least the ice has been broken. Dante realizes that Matthew would do whatever it takes to make Alice happy, but would that make them happy as a couple, not so sure but... Sawyer was worried about both Tom and Dante, and we find out that he and Tom have somewhat of a past.

This was such an insight into Frank. Alice and Frank have such a good relationship, but wonder how it would be if Alice really had a real interest in Dante? Frank has these moments where his lucidity seems to be peaking through, but then it will retreat. Would be nice if Frank would be able to draw something for Alice that ended up in the book, something that made it truly unique.

I totally understand Claire, and her feeing of relief. All of the drama the last year or so with Jack had to be not only physically exhausting but mentally draining as well. Having it over, even if that was with his death, has to be a relief for her. It isn't that she is glad he is dead, it is that she is glad that she can start to recover from all the issues with him that she was dealing with for so long. This was such a smart thing for Will to do; he can be incredibly childish, for someone so physically mature, but then he pulls something like this and you realize how mature he can be when he thinks about his actions and what is going on around him. Jack was in some ways one of my favorite characters until the last year or so. Much like Robbie, and his implosion, I just don't understand what happened to cause it. I mean I get the whole idea of a mid-life crisis; but not to the extent that you basically blow up your whole life. Having Jessica and the baby around will be good for not only them, but for the rest of the family as well. It will protect Jessica and the child from anyone being an idiot, but it will also allow the others to deal with something that will help them move past Jack's death. @Mark Arbour, you are truly a master.

Graham has found another potential outlet for his poetry, and ongoing attempts to make it pay. I still think a surprise win for The Booker Prize or better yet, the International Griffin Poetry Prize, would do wonders for his checkbook, but also make him much more marketable. Love that Graham, almost by accident is learning how much Matt really means to him. Jacob and Maxi are both delightful and have added a little breath of fresh air. Continue to adore Dawn, for so many different reasons. And she is right; Vince needs to talk to Peter about having a real conversation with his sister. Clear some of the air and good or bad, they can then move on from it.

Something like this will either tear them apart or make them so together that nothing will ever separate them. You cannot control what anyone else thinks about you, deal with it and leave it behind.

Very interesting, and I can hope that perhaps some of this comes back via one of the current stories. Would love to know how it turned out. And really would have liked to see Dust at 16...

The Fractured are more evil than VIREX.

Bring them all back, just make them bigger and better...

Nate is in for a culture shock at the end of his little holiday. But what a great time, being able to find out what you want and with who, with no pressure.

Honestly, a little surprised that Rory's sperm donor took this long to show up. Men like him want to control everything and when they can't, they tend to try and destroy it. I am sure that Audra and Jock's acceptance of Rory and continued support is what set him off, he though Rory would have to come crawling back to him. Rory wants Slav in his life, no matter where he is, they just have to figure out a way to make it work. Matthew and Irma are good for each other. Irma's father is what a father should be, while he may not agree with all that is going on, he listens and loves his child unconditionally. Gavin and Jason had a lovely weekend, of course the sperm donor cut it short but still. What a wonderful story about life and how messy and lovely it can be.

VIREX is destroyed but those that funded it, protected it, and benefitted from it are still around, and I am sure in power. That battle will never end. What about what VIREX caused, the interdimensional rifts, what will become of them?

There has seemingly been so much trauma in Remy's life that I truly do not know how he has made it through it still alive and even semi sane. Honestly, not truly sure that he is completely sane, his mask covers so much. I have come to like Marc, not sure that I fully trust him but... Anduin annoys me to the ends of the Earth however, and I so want him and that damn mistress of his to meet untimely deaths, really painful ones.

Nothing brings desperation to the forefront like fear...

A truly underutilized genre but one that is not easy to work in. Some great selections here.

The need to sacrifice two witches in order to gain power to destroy the evidence that was found in the last case....

Oh, can't wait for the next story. Amazing insights.