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We get a glimpse of what might be if only we could move past the hate, fear, and blind adherence to outdated traditions. What could be for all, just out of reach, but hanging there oh so tantalizing. Bravo.

William Reed Hastings the Fourth comes off as a real prat; but is that who he truly is, or is that his undercover assignment to keep everyone away? Chapter flowed beautifully, and the dialogue was sparkling, the descriptive nature of the setting was truly first rate. Josh managed to introduce himself to the headmaster, in a manner to make himself damn near unforgettable. Then he and James put on a show to get everyone whispering. Love how Claire and Dan handled the Hastings, but the comments at the end make me wonder how the time with her parents will go? Can't wait to see what is next.

I'll be sure to have some insulin on stand by.

Well, the situation with Jules got complicated rather quickly. But honestly, Maverick and Orion handled it better than I would have suspected. Love that Maverick involved Randy in this every step of the way. Maverick and Randy may not be fully ready to take that marriage step, but they are fully committed. I think there are more and more polyamorous relationships out there than most realize. Some are driven by need, financial, housing, etc.; but many it is just a matter of finding that for some, one person can't get all they need out of relationship from just one other person. Roger Blaney may well get what he truly deserves, but it might be better if he became fertilizer for one of the kelp fields.

Oh My God, could this family be any more perfect. Josh is having his life interwoven into this family with such ease that it is almost scary. Both brothers are treating him as if they have always had him in their lives. Daniel and Claire are there for him in every way that matters. Glad that Josh decided to talk to Daniel and let him know what he is feeling, I would have been happier if he had got into what Walter Green had said, but did the code he was given prevent that from happening or is it his on reticence? Can't wait for the educational testing, I suspect that will surprise more than a few people.

I know she is pregnant and all, but Sandy seems to have come out of this with no punishment other than the fact that she will have to bear a child at her young age, which of course does have serious health issues. Having to register as a sex offender will forever mark both boys, that will affect future educational, job, and housing issues the rest of their life.

Ah, so we get a look at Remy's past. I do wonder how the nephew faired. Remy seems to have more than a few secrets.

You don't rush perfection, simply savor the genius as it appears before you in its own time and own pace.

I swear, sometimes Marc can just be flat mean. LOL And what is Marc and Adam cooking up that they need the support of the Senate to get it done?

I trust Walter even less know that I did the first time we meet him, but how much does he know and why does he know it? Obviously, the Kincaid family has old money and old power and influence, but I wonder if even they have any idea of what they are in for. Adam is a delight, having him around will help Josh in ways that no one has even considered yet.

There is an old movie, from the 80's, God that makes me feel so old saying that. LOL, it was called D.A.R.Y.L. I think, the kid was both human and tied to a centralized computer of some sort. Glad that Daniel is wants Josh with him and his family, but he is right, he has to talk to his wife first.

Could Josh be the biometric code in some way? His mother has obviously trained him well; does he have his father's brain? Would think this would make red flags start waving all over the place? Was Josh the target or was the person in 617 really the target and why?

Well, this just got way more complicated. I think we can guess who was in the car, but why were they killed and by whom? They would easily know how to fake an adoption to hide the kid, but did anyone actually know they had one? Can Josh operate the biometric interface? Would he have enough of the DNA to do so? OMFG, so many new questions that need answers.

The meeting with Daniel and his family went better than I would have anticipated. Looks like Josh will have a place to call home and begin recapturing his life. Even if you don't know who you are, you will generally retain your general level of knowledge, math, language, even foreign language ability will be there, just waiting to come to the forefront. Josh can't push himself to hard physically, it would be easy for him to relapse some if he does. But he seems to have a lot of people that are there for him and working to make sure he continues to move forward.

We have a name, but is it the right one? HIs reaction makes me wonder. Natalie Rhodes is unique in my experience, a civil servant with any child services division that actually seems to care. I am sure they exist, but have rarely meet one, so I tend to believe they are the stuff of legends. Trooper Daniel came, has no issue with the gay, but I sense he truly just wants to help the boy he found, one about the same age as his own children. Josh is alive, but why do I feel as if someone did not plan on that being the case. So many unanswered questions, can't wait to see what is next.

Well, he is alive but with no memory. Physically will need therapy and time to start to recover. Self-aware, even if he seems to have no memory of who he is or what was going on. Don't know for sure, but I am seeing Paul Newman blue eyes in my mind.

So, the boy is at least initially alone in the world. The other two in the vehicle are dead, parents, grandparents? The trooper did not usually travel that way, but tonight he did, there are moments when you make a random decision and that can change everything.

Okay, something you will rarely hear me say, Brad is right. Taylor is smarter than almost everyone gives her credit for, and while Travis and her and reached a detente; I would not fully trust her no matter what. Maybe she has changed, but can you risk the life of any member of this extended family on that being one hundred percent true? Will and Travis are so cute together. Just being around, each other makes them calmer and more relaxed. They both know how to calm each other down with just a look or touch, something couples' decades in the making don't have. The dynamic between JP, Brad, and Will is just too funny. Will adores JP and the feeling is mutual, but Will loves to bring JP down to earth and burst his syllabic bubble from time to time. Brad gets annoyed that JP understands him better then he understands himself, and it so annoys him that Will and the younger generation give such deference to JP, while being willing to argue with him about damn near anything. Will and Travis are just hot together. Can't wait to see how they up their intensity level next time. OMG, it is almost Thanksgiving at Escorial.

Amazing

Wonderfully written and the feelings and emotions just poured forth from the written word in a deluge of understanding. Hope that Lewis does hear from his sister and they are somehow able to find each other in this crazy world. You have to respect all of those that made the decision they made, right or wrong, only they know their mind and what they can do.

Oh, I have always found just as much fun in sitting in a corner watching all the drunks and others acting out their adolescent fantasies as being in the middle of it. Plus, watching like that gives you an idea of who might be the most fun to focus on one to one later.

What a delightful chapter full of fun and the recognition by Gavin that it might be a real chance for him to cut lose and have some fun. The fact that he wished Jase was there however, was very telling in and of itself. @drsawzall, great minds truly think alike, Morrie and his clothing line also immediately entered my thoughts as well. Can't wait to see what happens next.

So excited that Tony was able to get the house. What a wonderful surprise, hope he gets to share the new sooner rather than later. It is wonderful how old friends, I mean true friends, that you have known a long time can be apart for ages, but you come together, and it all just flows again. Can't wait for Tony's brother, sister, and her friend to get here. Wish I was there in the corner watching all the going on.

Holy Hell, Frank is going to be so upset when he finds out, and yes, I promise, he will find out...

A flame throwing unicorn, now that is something I truly would like to see...