My eyes started watering in the middle of the third paragraph. It made it difficult to read as the tears kept flowing and still haven't stopped as I try to tell you how much your story moved me.
Great chapter! Josh's first kiss and reaction was pitch perfect! The sad fact is that TX is not the only state biased in favor of the mother in custody disputes. While kids have no rights at all. When a child reaches age 12, they ought to have some say as a matter of law in the custody and visitation decisions.
My advice is to forget about writing for a while and to concentrate on enjoying life including some task that is not on an electronic device. While you have so many ideas percolating that are hard to ignore, it's the inability to focus on any one of them and to get it down that is really frustrating. To borrow an old phrase, 'turn the page' and get on with the rest of your life. Getting back into the rhythm of just living should help settle your thoughts and you will know when the words start spilling out again...at least that is my hope for you. Good luck and Peace! DDK
Loved the chapter, but felt a bit cheated that you didn't include a few words in the part when CJ went out exploring the town while Ozzie practiced. The words: "Went by an auto parts store and stopped for a tail light."
CJ is always so responsible so I guess it could be assumed he took care of it. Maybe it's just me being needy to have it specified...
Thank-you! You are very welcome.
As a side note:
Every time I come back I see things I should fix...and that is part of my problem. The follow-up story to this and Dean Warner keep changing and I seem to be getting nowhere fast, so it may still be quite a while before I get anything else posted....
Fugly will never understand just how juvenile, Maria's daddies can be...
Outside of that observation, I like how they gave some thought to how Raymond handled things and of course, the shopping was a hoot.
The opening to Mahler's 2nd symphony to me ranks as one of the best. Solti and the CSO has my favorite version and I've had it on CD for over 30 years.
Here is the opening courtesy of youtube. If you have decent speakers go into settings and select the HD version
The St. Louis Symphony plays at Powell Symphony Hall, it is not only gorgeous, it has some of the best acoustics of any concert hall in America.
And below is a picture of the Grand foyer...champagne anyone?