Comment from mermaids

Excellent

This reads like a Hollywood movie, one wonders about Bobbie's death since he was quickly cremated and the Bev took her time notifying anyone. You have quite a cast of characters here and it is amazing that Aunt Dee makes a living as an astrologer.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2015

Even more amazing, Dee didn't believe in astrology even though her predictions were accurate. She taught me enough that I read a young man's chart and told him he'd never have children.
He was shocked and asked me "How did you know I had a vasectomy?"
I didn't know!

Comment from Leen1

Excellent

Yep! You've still got me on the line. This chapter is quite as exciting as the rest. I don't blame Dee, my thoughts after reading the circumstances bought about suspicion as well. As always thanks for sharing another portion of this, your life.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2015

My pleasure, Leen. The worst is yet to come.

Comment from Sasha

Excellent

Please do not take this the wrong way, but your family sounds about as screwed up as mine is. I finally just parted ways and haven't had anything to do with them for more than ten years. I found one minor spag:

She a thief and a murderer...I think this should be She 'is' a thief and a ....

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2015

Thanks for catching the spag. No offense taken on the comparison. Dee was the biggest problem, but later, my half-sister Anne tossed her hat in the ring.

reply by Sasha on 23-Mar-2015

My family is very different than yours but still caused a lot of chaos in my life. I wish them all well, but have no plans on a family reunion in the next 40 or 50 years...ha ha ha

reply by the author on 23-Mar-2015

We had a family reunion two years ago. I didn't go.

reply by Sasha on 24-Mar-2015

Sorry, I had to laugh. I was invited to one three years ago but actually feared for my life and declined...seriously!

Comment from Walu Feral

Excellent

G'day Shari. That is another great and well written chapter. The circumstances do seem suspicious to me and I'll look forward to finding out what the final family decision was. Sounds promosing for Nichole as well. Great work and I'm looking for the next post, cheers Fez

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2015

Thanks, Fez. Nothing could be proved unfortunately.

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Good grief, Shari, your family is as bad as Peyton Place.

Did you look up how to write 911 in prose? My first thought is that we should use the numbers because the figure is over ten, but I'm just guessing.

This is a very good line: Aunt Dee wore bitterness like a second skin.

Hugs,
Lou

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2015

Thanks, Lou. I have to admit I like that line too. I'll have to research the 911 bit.

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

This is a bit long for me, Shari.

I skipped through it, but I missed your usual humour and hilarious dialogue, though I appreciate this is hardly a laughing matter.

Very well written.

Cheers, Ray xx

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2015

Sorry about the length. The only humor I put into it IMO--In her mid-forties, she(my cousin) shocked us by marrying a baby ? a man ten years her junior.
The rest is dead serious. No pun intended.

Comment from alexisleech

Excellent

So, the daughter-in-law got away with it, if she did indeed have a hand in Bobbie's death. Mind you, his weight, smoking, and heart problems do point to an early demise. The fact that none of the family were told until after the cremation is the only thing that makes it sound suspicious. At least your aunt had a means of earning some money to replace her son's monthly checks.

I look forward to reading on!

Alexis x

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2015

Thanks, Alexis. Even if an autopsy found meds mixed with herbs, it probably be ruled as ignorance.

Comment from Eigle Rull

Excellent

Oh, drama enters this true story. It makes it hard to see straight when different stories are plausible. I enjoyed this exciting chapter. There is a lot going on. I hope I get to continue reading this story. I love it - it is excellent, my friend.

Always with respect,

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2015

Thanks, Eigle. Yes, there's more to come.

Comment from Donya Quijote

Excellent

So, I'm guessing your aunt got no resolution. Did Bev completely cut her out, even from the children? Nicole is back on the scene.

Found some possible nits for you to look at:

Then too, the Jewish father left over religious differences in raising his two girls.> This sentence is awkward to me. I'm not sure whose father you are referring to, the father of Bobby and Jill or your aunt's father. You might want to take a look at that. Could be I am just really tired and not processing things well.

I would have liked to attend the service at least." > Another awkward sentence, maybe try I would have liked to have attended the service at least. Maybe, maybe not. Let me know...

detective had no proof.ã?? >typos, flagrant fingers

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2015

Thanks, Diana. I made suggested suggestions and as always, appreciate your input. No resolution. Beverly took all the money.

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hello Spitfire, Ohhh, the family drama continues, and the questionable death remains questionable. I loved the following line:

Aunt Dee wore bitterness like a second skin.

(OMG, are you sure that our families aren't related. I can guarantee my family ... well at least the part of my family that's not my blood - lol.)

As the family turns awaits its next turn. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2015

Thanks, LB. I suspect there's an Auntie Dee in everyone's family. Thanks for citing your favorite line.