The new "normal" of Clark's life and makeshift family.

Clark's writing. He's not writing a journal. Journals are private ,hidden things. This work- it's too public, some thing one of the others could readily find. He's writing, I think, a repudiation, a confession of things he cant yet
speak of aloud. Echoes of his past miss deeds will be with him always-he must not become paralyzed with regret now so very close to crossing the mountain to a new life.

Another great chapter. This turns out to be an awesome story. Looking forward to another great chapter

Astute observation! He's definitely NOT writing a journal or even practicing his writing abilities, even if he's still turning the idea of becoming a reporter over in his mind. It's something much more personal, but what, exactly, it is, remains to be seen. And yes, we will find out, one way or another.

Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying it! More to come soon, I promise.

Enjoyed Clark's Norman Rockwellesque family dinner. Nice.

Thanks! At least Clark's getting to enjoy life finally.