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Well, we seem to have come to some favorable resolution for Stef and Brad's carpetbagging investment ways… Now if only Marc could work on those bags to make them more palatable until they can be lightened I favor of more suitable investments... Even though we don't really know a whole lot about Cam's current situation, I'm hoping we get to see more about that and that it resolves itself favorably. Seems like he is a good guy that needs a break! Thank you Mark for another wonderful chapter – I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!

I too welcome the return of Lord Granger and his adventures. It will be very interesting to see how the scale plays out… Thank you Mark and team for another wonderful installment!

I echo the earlier comments, excellent chapter! I especially enjoyed how Will drew out JP and the discoveries that came from it...I'm sure that if Steph were literally carrying around a carpetbag, it would at least be a designer bag!

Timothy brings up a good point – I had not thought about how JJ would react to Alex being down at Goodwill instead of watching them skate. I'm wondering what will happen to Hammer and will he be smart enough to make any connection to Wade, not that he could do anything about it… Thank you Mark for another wonderful chapter!

Great interaction between the major players active in this chapter. I too thought "oh no, here we go again" with Matt and Wade – thankfully it resolved itself in an appropriate manner for our guys! Hammer I think, is a minor annoyance playing in water that is way over his head and he will get to learn that very soon. His comeuppance will be handled in a way that will make us all very happy, right Mark? As for Zach, Will and Parnell, who knows how that will really play out? I'm going to look into my foggy crystal ball attempt to discern the future – Parnell will be neutralized by Will since he is not smart enough to take the hints that Zach has laid out for him. I see Zach getting into college and having a year or two of outstanding football, but somehow blowing out his ankle

Daddydavek called it! LOL - and Cam still to come. It is extremely good to know that Brad can still get his "top on".

I agree with what has been written by the other reviewers and the only comment I would add is this: I think that it would've been interesting to see over the course of a couple of chapters, just how it is that Alex's relationship with Oli fell apart so that we could better understand the situation, which would've made Alex's gift of the gift of the bed even more wonderful… Thank you for the story Sasha!

I think that perhaps everybody has been worrying about the wrong person… I think we should be worried for Alex, given JJ's plotting ways – LOL!

I enjoyed reading your opening and this first chapter…A plausible fan fiction effort in JKR's wizarding world. I congratulate you in the strongest terms for even attempting to undertake such an effort. The only comment that I would make is, I noted a few typos or incorrect word selections that were used in place of other words that sounded exactly the same. Without going back and rereading the first two offerings, I can tell you when you made your opening comments and alluded to (legal) "rights" you had "writes"... Just simple little things like that. They did not detract from the story although they did distract me in a very minor way. Again and in closing, I applaud your efforts and courage to write this fan fiction story – bravo!

A most welcome return of the Lord Granger and his continuing adventures on HMS valiant!

All that I can say is that I sure hope Brad eventually comes around and takes the excellent guidance that others have given him, before he meets with JJ…

I enjoyed all of this chapter but the last flashback paragraph was really quite nice… Makes you wonder exactly how their relationship turned sour? Clearly there was the werewolf thing – meaning not preparing Oli for "the change" ahead of time, and then later, the Anastasio issue... So sad that they lost their way….

I have to agree with all of the reviews that preceded mine though I wonder, how he knew Parnell's full name? Did they happen to have a program listing team players? No matter I suppose, the fact that we get to wonder what Will will dig up and how he will apply it, will be very interesting to read/see... I certainly miss the two posts or we can schedule though I understand Mark is giving us what you can as he is so busy with the new school year. Thank you Mark and team for your combined efforts in bringing us this great story!

Drama at the beginning with JJ & Alex, and drama at the close between Zack and his linebacker… Have to agree with Daddy D, excitement ahead and surely it will be less than happy…

JP and Stef are ageless… Almost wish they could be immortals! It will be an awful day once their time of passing comes…

Aaah, the ultimate freedom that Will got to experience, only made better by being in a Ferrari! Another nice interlude with Will and Zack… I sure hope you're building up some major love/patience points

..."And I NEVER leave things up in the air" ...not even ankles? :-) have be enjoyed the story so,far and am looking forward to getting to know these guys a whole lot better! Thank you for sharing Renee!

A chapter with no Will? It's been a while since we've had one of those… I haven't quite made up my mind about how much the Alex/JJ scenario bothers me. Clearly my perception has been colored by the Wade/Alex affair and when combined with JJ's relative emotional immaturity, I have to wonder where this is going to go and how JJ will end up? Brad with Sean… Yes, I can see some relationship potential there. I think that Brad and Sean are both wise to go at this trying to limit the emotional engagement but have to question how successful each will be. I think Brad's closing comments hit the nail on the head. As usual, over far too soon… Thank you Mark and team Arbour!

Though it is too bad that the shrew did not get washed overboard, at least Granger will have the pleasure of knowing that he has thwarted her plan - which is likely not something that she is used to…

I don't think that Will could've had a better birthday present! ... And if it was three days earlier, it could have been mine too – LOL! 0;-)

I didn't look at the word count of this chapter but in my mind, it sure seemed short. But then again, it was just so good that it was very fast reading. It definitely was good to see Brad reconnect with Cody but will Brad take his advice and cut Kevin some slack? It would be nice if that happened because I really do like Kevin's character… We were spared perhaps for a few more chapters - I had thought that maybe there would be some real angst between Zack and Will, but we didn't get that this chapter.... Thank you Mark and Team!

Finally! A bit of back history to explain, possibly, why Boris is the way he is... If I were to voice a complaint, and it really isn't a complaint per se, it is that sometimes I do not immediately pick up on the transition between current day and Oli's flashbacks. I think it has more to do with me being a bit tired or sleepy when I read these chapters - certainly not the fault of this story – LOL! Thankfully it only takes a few sentences for me to realize what has happened and then I simply go back and reread the segment to get back up to speed! Thank you for this engaging story, I only wish that you posted more than once per week!

Each review that posted before mine has commented on the things that I too had noted… So I've nothing to add other than to say – thanks Mark & Team for providing another bit of wonderful entertainment for us!

Damn! I was certainly just as unhappy as Brad was at the way things went with Kim… Then we got to Dr. love. Certainly glad that he was there to straighten out Brad and me! We will have to see how everything goes and that will tell us just how much of a sage Dr. Love really is, or isn't…LOL! thank you Mark…

I agree with the reviews that have posted before mine though I don't think I could put either the CAP series or this one, ahead of the other in the enjoyment they've delivered to me...thank you Mark and Team Arbour! It is sad but George is so alone whether In his mind or in reality. I too hope that our author provides some longer-term relief for George, and that he finds the stability in that relationship for many years.