D. wants her so bad and it is just bc he never had her.  He knows she loves him, but is 'in' love with Rory.  I hope if they do go through with it then she calls him R. name, but I don't think he will care.  If they do go through with the sex then she should not have anything else to do with R.  

Hopefully, D will answer his phone before doing the deed and she can get R. away for his own sake and then they can repair their relationship.

I simply could not stop reading your story and the kids are so sweet, funny, and act like kids.  Jason needs to finish growing that backbone, Tam and Jay need to tell Nancy a thing or tw, and then let Dana lay hands on her and pray her tears away.

It's hard helping someone when they are digging their heels in.

didn't expect and update--thank you.  now we need one more chapter on why david got married so fast (hope it wasn't to the blond in the bar) and who is moving.

chapters are short, but powerful--very well written.  thanks for the update.

Great update!  I think Val is healing from George's treatment of her and will be on her guard, rightfully so, with Henry.  If he starts to ignore her, she will survive.  Even with the needed editing, I think your writing is superb.

I love your story--it is so good that I go right to the new update, with no review of the last update. 

Val--I think she handled herself well, with his friends and her mom.  She does need to remember she is worthy of love and I don't care if she has to tell herself this every morning.

Henry--is smitten with Val, but can still be turned by a pretty face (it didn't bother Val, so...).  I think if he was really into Rhea he'd have cut Val loose.

Pat--well. Val is going to have to call her on her rudenessit, but she has to know where she stands with Henry.  Val can still and should demand respect.   

Rhea--she's attracted to Henry, but I think she can see for herself that he is not that into her and that's why she's uncomfortable with what Pat is doing. 

As long as Henry has those kittens he won't be able to forget Val and as far as I am concern, he can be a nomad since Val hates her job anyways. Love your updates adnthey are long--thank you.

Yeah, she was annoying (all she has to do is be consistent on losing the extra weight and toning up--for herself).  Her ex did a real number on her and I wish she could see him and find out why he felt the need to cut her down all the time--what were his inadequacies, everybody has them, even Henry? 

Henry is the man right now; he went after her and defended her.  I hope he is serious and not just sowing oats, but the girl did put the whip-appeal on him, or as my sister like to say 'that come-back stuff'.  Imagine if she really focus on pleasing him sexually:  Henry would still be screaming her name.  He is feeling her, though.

Curtsy, bowing, tipping the hat, etc to you.  Well done, now please don't let Henry hurt her, bc I am starting to love this guy.

I also have that same feeling, even after reading this beginning for a 2nd time, Peter and Henry are working together to get her out Peter's way. 

The way you have written your story has been done in such an outstanding form  that I feel as though I know Henry, therefore Henry's POV is not needed, imo. 

Henry is scared; scared of loving Val and scared of comittment to any woman.  He don't want to be like his father, but that is who he is emulating.  His early example of love came from his parents; that example was nothing to brag on. 

Even though Henry has issues, his POV won't change the fact that he hurt Val, badly.   Now the worst thing was when she saw him on the Internet... I wouldn't want to know Henry's POV--he spilled his guts, was super affectionate, introduced her to his family, rocked her world, gave her a kitty, and then disappeared to show up much later on the Internet smiling and happy. 

Even if Henry was in the hospital or in jail he would have ascess to a phone, so there is no excuse. Nah, a POV is not required, Henry just needs to come correct, with knee pads.

sidenote:  i saw you had put in an update and I got all excited.   Before clicking on update I wanted to enjoy this and got myself a PB&J and made a smoothie...clicked on it and saw QUESTION, Giiirrrll... 

Ready to find out about her secret.  What is up with Peter and Ella?  Those two are up to something, and Henry, although he may not be involved, knows what it is. 

I so wanted them to hold hands and say lets' do this, but it wan not to be.  These two souls are destined to be together, but their work is cut out for them.  I think now that they recognized what they have to do is the first step toward healing.  

Our girl broke down in the end, but she was strong and Henry has some serious issues.  Why stick with him and not know when this cat will disappear on you?

I am glad she was there for him, but he has to win her trust back and she has to make a life for herself--she has to know she can take care of herself and basically do what she was telling Henry to do.