Happy Anniversary, Laura. And thanks for the kiss for my muse. It must have inspired him - yesterday I finished 24, got the whole of 25 written and started 26. Thanks!

And Pat - hi! I'm so glad you're still reading. I remember after I posted the Prologue, you said some really nice things about how you figured this story might turn out something other than a torture-fest. I hope you haven't been disappointed.

I'll edit 25 a couple of times, send it to the BRs, and then post 18.

Corrina.