Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

I can't see Claire being good for very long.
I can't wait for Iris and Finn to meet.
I can't wait!**************************
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Karen

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2023

Thanks, Karen. They might not meet. But keep reading. Gretchen

Comment from JSD

Excellent

Always painful to read this sort of thing. Stirs up so many bad memories. Beautifully written, even if hurtful. The things we humans do to each other.

John x

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2023

Jameson took the high road. So his conscience should be clear. Gretchen

Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

Beautiful chapter! It seems there may be more to Claire than meets the eye. I'm happy they ended on a good note. I don't know why that encounter pulled me in, but I feel things aren't over. (??). Anyway, Great, as usual! Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023

Thank you, John. I believe even as immature as Claire is, she knows Jameson is a man of his word. I really appreciate your kind words and the nice review. Gretchen

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Exceptional

You've pulled off a good ending, a desirable ending and with Claire it could have been really bad. I like seeing good endings like this instead of the awful one my grandson is about to suffer. I hope Iris hangs on long enough for the divorce to be final.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023

Thank you, Carol, I'm so glad you liked this chapter. I really appreciate your kind review and the stellar rating. Good luck to your grandson. Gretchen

Comment from Ric Myworld

Exceptional

The real experiences of life in our writing seem to get to us the most, but for most of us, the don't end on such an undramatic way with a kiss. LOL. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023

This is fiction. I think a fight would have been out of character for Jameson.

Comment from Sankey

Exceptional

I loved this sad but concluding-relationship chapter. Claire must be a very complex person. Is she like anyone you know? Great story telling yet again. No spags.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023

Thank you. This chapter was a turning point for Jameson. I appreciate the extra star. Gretchen

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Exceptional

I feel so bad for Jameson and Fin. I wish Jameson could keep Fin with full custody.. Claire is a total batch. She doesn't deserve his kindness but he is right, they have to think about Fin. I wonder what will Iris say. I love this story.

Another great chapter. Well done!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023

Thank you so much for this. I'm so happy you are enjoying this. Gretchen

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I am glad Jameson's marriage ended with a kiss. I have a feeling Claire, maybe temporarily, is sorry to see it end. Jameson is in a better place now, he's the adult in this situation. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023

Thank you. Jameson is slowly becoming an adult. Lol. Iris has been a good influence on him. Gretchen

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I think the ending of a marriage is sos, so sad, because it's the breaking of a covenantal agreement, and one should try with everything within one, but Claire was always seemingly keeping Jameson hanging, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023

Thank you so much. Jameson is becoming an adult. Making some tough decisions. Gretchen

reply by royowen on 21-Jul-2023

That?s, we can never be quite sure of our decisions are right, but it is good to have cut off point, and there?s always a way back for Claire, she was unfair in her actions.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I don't know if it's the influence of Iris's cool and calm attitude, but Jameson is certainly a lot more of his feelings, and Claire is noticing that. Perhaps she is realising she's made a big mistake? It's always sad when children are involved. I can't wait to read on, Gretchen, this is a really well written story, done with honest to goodness sensitivity. I'm out of sixes I'm afraid. Well done, my friend. :) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023

Thank you. No six necessary. Just love the feedback. Thanks for this. Gretchen