Wow, this was one of the most moving stories I've ever read.  I laughed, I cried (a lot!!!) I was one the edge of my seat rooting for them to get Lyle and the centre, it really played on all my emotions.  I read all 4 stories today, now I'm an emotional mess.  My only thought is what ever happened to jarod's mother Margeret?  Did they ever locate her, and you never mentioned Ethan either?  I was so bummed when you killed off Jarod, I almost stopped reading, but I'm glad I finished it.  I can't see her with anyone else after Jarod, but I know she needs to find happiness too.  I wonder who's house she'll go to after she dies and goes to heaven?  Jarod, Tommy, or the doctor?  That would be a funny story in itself.  This was such a grat story, I really loved it.

Wendy

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