With deepest apologies to Brooke and Malu I'm posting this very, very late... later than I intended. Broken car, troubles with hubby's truck, unruly kids, and general RL choas conspired against me! razz Please accept my apologies and enjoy! With any luck, I'll be back tomorrow or first thing Sunday morning to post the last chapter.

I also want to thank everyone for reading and supporting this story so enthusiastically. I speak for both Jenni and myself when I say the overwhelming response has truly made all the hassles getting this one up worth while. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

SQD