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I think the problem is they have been talking to psychiatrists from the hospital. I have experience of doing that and they do everything but give you practical advice how to actually deal with the issues they've identified and are treating. The family will probably have been told to try to make things as normal as possible to integrate Sacha back into a 'normal' life. I think the idea of family therapy is a wonderful one. Maybe that will happen at some point.

James and Alex were close before Alex disappeared. At least some of that remains and part of the issue with James is that he was grieving too and he was continually pushed aside. What happens next will definitely re cement his feelings for Sacha.

Haha. You sound like Arnie... I'll be back!! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story. Nothing to thank me for. It just completely makes my day when someone comments that they like something I've read especially when they talk about the characters as if they're real. It gives me such a kick and it's way more than I give in the writing.

I don't write cliffhangers. I don't know where people get the impression I do. They're hooks, I tell you, hooks *evil grin*

Indeed.

A man with a van Hmm.... I figure he might Not Alex? Hmm. Thank you for commenting. It's always exciting when a new reader comes on board.

Yes they are that naive. I think it's easy to slip into old patterns and familiar routines, and expect others to do the same. Everyone knows Sacha was hurt but no one really knows what it's done to him The psychs can only go so far. It wasn't really until he hit a 'normal' environment that the real cracks showed. Frank and Lacey would probably have been told to try to make life as 'normal' as possible for Sacha and that's what they're trying to do. I agree that Frank should have known better than to let them go out without guards. All I can say in his defence is that he was distracted and as there had been no sign of Ryland everyone assumed he'd run. That's what everyone - except Sacha, was expecting him to do, especially after the failed attempt on Sacha's life - which was carried out by someone else. Of course, the main reason Frank allowed Sacha, Lacey and James to go into town alone, is because the next part of the story couldn't have happened if he hadn't James is going to get a big wakeup call. A BIG wake up call

People make mistakes, and Lacey is a girl, she has no idea how boys' minds work. She really thought it was a good punishment for James. Unfortunately, I don't think any punishment would have changes his mind as far as Sacha is concerned - except the one he's about to get I hope this will see the redemption of JAmes

IT had to happen Ryland wasn't going to let him go. And James needed a real shocking lesson to bring him into line. Nothing Frank or Lacey said, or any punishment they could give would really change him. Trust me - this does

IT had to happen Ryland wasn't going to let him go. And James needed a real shocking lesson to bring him into line. Nothing Frank or Lacey said, or any punishment they could give would really change him. Trust me - this does

You make me so happy with your reviews. Don't worry, the story is completely finished and it's just a matter of posting

Don't assume this is going to be bad for Sacha in the long term...if he has one, of course

Don't assume this is going to be bad for Sacha in the long term...if he has one, of course

Haha! I think you're right!

Oh yes

To say the car journey was tense would be an enormous understatement. Frank had insisted they take one of the family cars with a chauffeur, just to be safe. He was still concerned Sacha might be at risk and was concerned about allowing him out of the estate at all. It was Lacey who had convinced him otherwise, saying Sacha needed to get out of the house and relax with a little retail therapy. Sacha wasn’t convinced either, but he went along with her because she was Lacey and he wanted to please

Nik left Sacha in the bedroom with a promise to ensure everyone had gone. Sacha lay down and waited. When he heard a tap on the door, he assumed it was Nik, and called, “Come in.” It wasn’t Nik. Lacey sat on his bed and smiled at him. Her eyes glistened suspiciously bright. “You should have told me,” she said, her voice choked. “He told me not to,” Sacha answered automatically. He was peaceful, calm, lost in that safe place inside where it really didn’t matter what he said or did, or what any

Thank you so much for that wonderful review. I'm really glad you enjoyed the story and I hope you won't be disappointed if you read more

It's extremely nice of you to say so. I'm very glad you've enjoyed the story. That's why I write them

Beth's a darling. She's really brave and was just what Marc neded

Gabe's an interesting character. He's in the middle between Marc and Kai and I'm not sure what would have happened, if this hadn't happened

Marc is ill. He's not thinking straight and he truly believes he's doing what he's doing is for Kai's good.

Aw thank you. You get sweeter and sweeter :)Actually there used to be more reviews. What happened was that a couple of years ago GA had a big technical shake up and the stories were taken down from the place they used to be and put here. All the reviews they had in the other place were lost. I've done a lot of writing since then and people usually tend mostly to comment on stories as they post. I get silly excited whenever someone comments on anything I write. I still have a tendency to be insecure about my writing

I'm tricky :)And I have a real thing for angels.

Thank you! It's so nice of you to say so