what a turn of events!!! I was off the grid for two weeks again, on vacation without internet, and i loooved to see you updating this one! and i completely understand why you like to write lyle. so devellish, so mean, so opportunistic. he makes the interaction between jarod  and mp even more beautiful. the way she says "you have no idea" is so wonderful to imagine. she said that line often in the show, but now she has not only that wondeful icy glare, but also a loving fullyness swinging with it. and i loved to imagine jarods surprised reaction. so good!!!! thanks again and again for this chapter and for updating, i'm patiently waiting for numero 12. :) merci, grazie, thanks so much and dankeschön!