Yes, once again I have to have my say after the fact. First I want to thank everyone who's been reading and especially those of you who have been reviewing. This has been fantastic and your wonderful words have been terrific to see. I continue to be pleased and grateful that my work meets with your approval. I wish I had words more than simply Thank You.

And, of course, Thank You does not even begin to cover it for the one and only, totally FAB writing partner in the whole world. Mac chick… you rock. And without you, I just wouldn't be here. So, take a million out of escrow somewhere, you've earned it!

And special thanks to Karie, who helped along the way as a reader with this while it was in the embryonic stage. A terrific writer in her own right, she helped me work through some of the nasty spots that my brain missed when it was jumping ahead to the next big moment. Thanks, Babe… you are all that.

Now… a vacation… much earned… and then I have a very stubborn story to finish, don't I? Gonna get that one done, if it kills me…

GiGi