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Bridget smirks over her millions left in safe deposit boxes all over Florida? Sanchez is plotting. Basingstroke is plotting as well. Australian customs is plotting too. Joel and Shanes plot is spoiled. Gonzo is undercover and has it blown but still baits the DEA guy. Are there enough plot lines, open questions, and miscellaneous BS to keep this soap opera going for the rest of 2012? Only the Shadow knows! Well done as usual CJ

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You set the hook and whetted my appetite for more? Soon please!

Another filler chapter where everything pretty much stays as is, more false clues sprinkled in among a possible good one. Chapter 116 and counting, will it make 150?

The above post makes an interesting observation but has a couple of flaws in the logic. Will's parents already knew he was sexually active and, further that he flirted with Pat; so the overwhelming protective response of a parent while present was not as pronounced. While my personal preference would have been for Brad to talk to Will to see if there was any molestation or coercion, that probably would not have been as dramatic and we wouldn't have had the last two chapters. As I see it, "Paternity" is an exploration of father-son relationships between some pretty intelligent, financially secure and independent minded people. The dynamic has been done mostly with conversations and some introspection with not a lot of fast paced action. Actually, it has been a really compelling character driven story and for that I thank Mark Arbour.

Will has made his point(s) abundantly clear and managed to trash both his dad and pops. Teenagers aren't known for diplomacy nor their negotiating skills. He may have done himself more harm than good but since his dad and pops really do love him, they will probably get through this without killing him. While teenagers can make the lives of their parents miserable, that is a two way street that no one wants to live on. Kristin has always had a certain allure and while I am surprised to see her show up, it makes for an interesting diversion. Loved the chapter!

On the three occasions when I was drunk out of my mind on booze, I passed out. I am amazed that this guy remembered as much of the lyrics as he did while blitzed.

!!! Happy Birthday Lugh !!! Being born on April fools day must be the subject of too many old jokes for you, so my condolences as well! It is however, a beautiful time of the year with all the spring flowers bursting out all over. May your day be truly blest with laughter, visits from friends and family, as well as hope for the next year in the adventure called life! Dave

I don't think Brad and Robbie are bad parents but they did make a mistake in failing to 'handle' the situation with Pat and the impact on Will. All parents screw things up, especially from the point of view of the kids. Allowing the problem to escalate without making any attempt to manage it except by deferring dealing with it made it worse and provoked the strong reaction from Will. I really agree with Tim above: "... it just shows that as a parent you can't ever really relax or assume, you have to keep working at it." Will's main points, made at the rink with JP and Steff while ignoring his dad and pops was a really well done and well written scenario. Will's calling Pat back and telling him that his legal costs were covered was a mark of thoughtfulness and further reassured Pat that he was not being left hung out to dry. I am really enjoying this interlude with Will! In reply to my chapter review, Mark wrote: "Thanks. I have a lot of personal experience with this kind of angst and rage. Makes it easy." I was just wondering if Mark is more like JP or Brad???

I'm sure that when Brad was growing up, that JP had moments when he wished that his son had a child that was just like him and it happened. Except based on my poor recollection, Will may be even better at giving it to his old man than Brad was. Kids don't play fair with the 'rents, never have, never will and even though Brad is stubborn, I'm sure Robbie has enough pull to get him through it. Great job of writing a mouthy, fast talking, fast thinking manchild. Enjoyed the whole chapter, especially the part where Wade took Will aside and gave him something to think about after the confrontation. Will's thoughts and insights afterward were exceptionally well done as he processed things too.

Another writer for gay authors getting published. Gee, maybe I was right when I bragged about this site to some friends.... Congrats and many riches!

However, regarding Circumnavigation; bad news... I'll be posting about it in it's own thread in a moment, but it's on hold. I'm very sorry to have to do this, but the next chapter to post just wasn't working, I felt it stank, and couldn't figure out why. So, I had to put the story on hold. There won't be a chapter Tuesday, it'll be a week from Tuesday. CJ That's terrible news!

Will was bound to find out sometime and dad and pops avoiding explaining the issue was only delaying things as it all escalated in Will's mind. Things on a boil don't usually simmer down without some careful handling and the parental units blew it. Actually Will's choices are usually pretty good when given all the facts beforehand (outside of a certain pole dance) and let's not hold that over him forever.

The plot line with Pat is interesting to me in several ways whether Pat is innocent and framed, or guilty and a convenient scapegoat. That both dad and pops were essentially deciding things without taking Will into their confidence seems somewhat highhanded and while understandable, also somewhat out of character. Since Will and we don't yet know the whole back story, I tend to give them some slack, but I do think they handled the situation poorly. Steff's intervention was timely and as usual we are left sitting a bit on the precipice waiting for the next installment. As usual the story sped along at lightspeed with me wanting more.

The interlude with Will is actually all about Pat. What a bummer for Pat and now for Will. Brad and Robbie handled it badly and leave it to Steff to begin to sort things out. Somehow I believe that if Will couldn't get into Pat's pants, that this other kid didn't either and is setting Pat up in a fit of revenge. Unfortunately, these allegations usually don't go away and can leave a person's reputation in ruins. An ugly bump in the road for Will and his family.

The last chapter of St. Vincent is wonderful and a fitting end to this installment of George's story. While I am sad to see it come to an end, I must say that the stage has been amply set for the next story. So many questions: What is Chartley's financial involvement with Bertie? What if George has to do without Winkler? Will George be able to keep most of the key members of his crew? Will the new ship be a source of pride or division? Will the sailing be smooth (at least in places)? Will Bertie come along as Chartley promised? Will the sail home be swift or difficult? Hopefully, Mark finds the muse, the time and the opportunity to not make the wait too long for us Granger afficionados.

Wow, what a great ending to this volume of the Granger Saga!

Ballbuster Shane squeezes poor misguided Trevor into forgetting about dumping him so he is no longer in harms way. Sentimental, but not very smart with a professional assasin out to get Trevor. But then love is blind. Interesting quote from the chapter: “What about using the old bows from Kookaburra?” Trevor asked. “Not possible, mate; I crushed those and got rid of them right after the conversion; they weren’t something I wanted around the yard, due to the questions they could raise, plus the unlikelihood I’d find use for ‘em." So if what Bridget is concerned about was stashed in the bows, they are gone anyway.....

I liked the part where Lisa gave Trevor some guff about joining Joel on charters. Interesting chapter. Still hoping that the bad guys slip up soon and get hoisted on their own petards....

Josh is becoming more interesting. Matt and Wade are awesome. Sean is nowhere to be seen. Tiffany is freaked by a bosom buddy. The Senator has grown some cajones. Elizabeth is pissed. Great chapter.

Westie, you wrote: (8) FINALLY tour the British museum IN FULL. That museum has so much that it changes out some exhibits on a regular basis to show other parts of their collection. ERGO, you'll never see all of it! I also haven't seen anyone mention going to see a musical. London's theatre distict is great. We saw Cats there way back in 1986 and it was Fabulous!

Whew! Wade rocks! Great chapter! I liked this line in reference to uncle Roscoe a lot: “So you will find a way to do this, and to embarrass me as you do,” she said. “Go ahead. Do what you must.” “I’m glad you understand,” I said.

An interesting exposition on an ongoing problem. Obviously, the school didn't have a zero tolerance policy on bullying in the first place. In our politically correct 21st century schools, I don't think the school psychologist would have asked how many students were christian or if Jesus would have approved either. Indirect consequences of actions or inactions is a hard concept for some 8th graders and your portrayal made it concrete for them, so good job!

The story was as hot as the locale. AZ weather is way too hot for this old guy! Well CJ you proved again you can write a hot story without even any sex in it!

St. Patrick's day parade in St. Louis;