This chapter provides an update on the Wrongway family and others in Belladonna Cove after Lavender's death. Maddie struggles with grief and taking over as family heir. Mark, Maddie's father, attends the funeral and reconnects. Lee defends a supernatural woman from harassment. The mayor introduces harsh new laws requiring supernaturals to register and live in group homes, worsening persecution. Tara rejects her father's disapproval of her relationship with a part-alien boyfriend. Leda continues isolating herself as she deals with guilt over Lavender's death.
Leda confronts Maddie and the family at dinner, accusing them of only caring about Maddie and seeing Lance and Leda as backups. This causes an argument where Leda storms off. Earlier, Maddie had decided to take on her role as heir, bringing Tank to dinner. Tank had convinced Maddie that being part of a family and having that responsibility could be fulfilling. The story also shows Lance introducing his girlfriend Gold and their plans to stay together long term.
Maddie and Tank are on a road trip to Belladonna Cove so Maddie can meet up with Lee. Meanwhile, Lee has revealed to Hex and Lavender that he has been secretly meeting with Maddie for over a year. This angers Hex. Also, Leda is feeling unimportant compared to Maddie and unsure of her purpose. The different storylines converge as Maddie and Tank check into their hotel in Belladonna Cove and run into Hex and Lavender.
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Desdemona has a dream where her deceased mother tells her to stop blaming herself for what happened to her sister Lily and to choose happiness. She decides to open up to Jimmy about her past. She tells him the full story of her family's history with the vampire council and what led to her being banished. Jimmy understands why she has trust issues but encourages her to let people in. They start dating and their relationship grows closer over time, though Jimmy remains hesitant to fully commit due to his werewolf condition.
The three cats observe the town of Lakeview from the attic window. Mickey educates the kitten Faline about the residents, noting that Cyd has new kittens, the Ottomas family is proud of David's achievement, and Tara does not yet know that Trent has returned to town. They discuss the various families that have recently moved to or returned to Lakeview.
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Desdemona encounters a threatening vampire in the park who warns her not to let her father encroach on her territory. A mysterious man comes to Desdemona's aid and the vampire leaves. Later, Desdemona's cat Shadow scratches her arm unexpectedly. The next morning, Shadow is affectionate again. Several months later, Desdemona is playing solitaire at work between calls.
This document provides an update on the Wrongway legacy series. It recaps events from the previous installment, including Maddie scaring her siblings with a story and starting to plan a pirate radio station. It then shows several interconnected scenes: Hex has another nightmare about not aging; Maddie's friends confront her about punching a boy at a party; Rose struggles with her writing and spends time with her family; Maddie tells Lee about losing her friends; and Lance befriends a girl named Gold at the playground. The document links these scenes together to continue multiple storylines within the Wrongway family.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
Steven Bradford proposed to his girlfriend Mary, though his sisters Peggy and Nettie were skeptical of Mary and didn't trust her intentions. Mary lost her virginity to Steven on the night he proposed in an attempt to cement his loyalty to her. The document concludes with Steven and Mary's wedding day arriving amid the Bradford family celebrating the union, while Peggy and Nettie remained wary of Mary.
Howard questions Rosalie about her husband Bruce's suspected involvement with Simmunists. Rosalie is shocked by the evidence Howie shows her from the FBI's investigation file. She had no knowledge of Bruce's activities. Howie feels badly for Rosalie but says the investigation is ongoing. Rosalie is left worried about what will happen to Bruce given the treatment of suspected Simmunists.
Leda confronts Maddie and the family at dinner, accusing them of only caring about Maddie and seeing Lance and Leda as backups. This causes an argument where Leda storms off. Earlier, Maddie had decided to take on her role as heir, bringing Tank to dinner. Tank had convinced Maddie that being part of a family and having that responsibility could be fulfilling. The story also shows Lance introducing his girlfriend Gold and their plans to stay together long term.
Maddie and Tank are on a road trip to Belladonna Cove so Maddie can meet up with Lee. Meanwhile, Lee has revealed to Hex and Lavender that he has been secretly meeting with Maddie for over a year. This angers Hex. Also, Leda is feeling unimportant compared to Maddie and unsure of her purpose. The different storylines converge as Maddie and Tank check into their hotel in Belladonna Cove and run into Hex and Lavender.
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Desdemona has a dream where her deceased mother tells her to stop blaming herself for what happened to her sister Lily and to choose happiness. She decides to open up to Jimmy about her past. She tells him the full story of her family's history with the vampire council and what led to her being banished. Jimmy understands why she has trust issues but encourages her to let people in. They start dating and their relationship grows closer over time, though Jimmy remains hesitant to fully commit due to his werewolf condition.
The three cats observe the town of Lakeview from the attic window. Mickey educates the kitten Faline about the residents, noting that Cyd has new kittens, the Ottomas family is proud of David's achievement, and Tara does not yet know that Trent has returned to town. They discuss the various families that have recently moved to or returned to Lakeview.
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Desdemona encounters a threatening vampire in the park who warns her not to let her father encroach on her territory. A mysterious man comes to Desdemona's aid and the vampire leaves. Later, Desdemona's cat Shadow scratches her arm unexpectedly. The next morning, Shadow is affectionate again. Several months later, Desdemona is playing solitaire at work between calls.
This document provides an update on the Wrongway legacy series. It recaps events from the previous installment, including Maddie scaring her siblings with a story and starting to plan a pirate radio station. It then shows several interconnected scenes: Hex has another nightmare about not aging; Maddie's friends confront her about punching a boy at a party; Rose struggles with her writing and spends time with her family; Maddie tells Lee about losing her friends; and Lance befriends a girl named Gold at the playground. The document links these scenes together to continue multiple storylines within the Wrongway family.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
Steven Bradford proposed to his girlfriend Mary, though his sisters Peggy and Nettie were skeptical of Mary and didn't trust her intentions. Mary lost her virginity to Steven on the night he proposed in an attempt to cement his loyalty to her. The document concludes with Steven and Mary's wedding day arriving amid the Bradford family celebrating the union, while Peggy and Nettie remained wary of Mary.
Howard questions Rosalie about her husband Bruce's suspected involvement with Simmunists. Rosalie is shocked by the evidence Howie shows her from the FBI's investigation file. She had no knowledge of Bruce's activities. Howie feels badly for Rosalie but says the investigation is ongoing. Rosalie is left worried about what will happen to Bruce given the treatment of suspected Simmunists.
Steven went off to college while the rest of the Bradford family dealt with various life changes. Shirley had a baby girl named Pauline. Dorothy joined the Peace Corps to work as a nurse abroad. Rosalie convinced Bruce to have another baby to stop rumors that their marriage was failing. Concerns grew about the US involvement in Vietnam. Peggy helped keep her friend Doug out of trouble as political and social tensions continued both at home and abroad for the Bradford family.
Lee drives Maddie home after her martial arts grading. At Hex and Lee's apartment, Hex pretends to be Mark to help Lavender practice telling him her concerns, but Lavender kisses Hex. Lee catches them and criticizes Lavender for potentially having an affair like she worried Mark was. Hex admits he is retiring as guardian. Lavender and Hex agree to forget the kiss happened. Lee drives Maddie home and remains troubled by the day's events.
Madeline is excited about her friend Tina's upcoming birthday party. Tina has decided to throw a party instead of going on a family trip. Madeline invites three of her friends from martial arts class. Meanwhile, Robin is upset that she hasn't gotten pregnant yet like Lavender, worrying it may be due to a family curse. Austin comforts her, saying he will always be there for her.
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The protagonist, Desdemona, has been plagued by nightmares of a traumatic event from her past that caused her to withdraw from her family and friends. She is constantly moving from place to place to escape these nightmares. The story begins with her having a nightmare and deciding to leave her current city of Kingston after seeing two vampires. She meets an older couple, Keith and Tammy Jiles, who help her when her car breaks down and offer her a place to stay at their farm while Keith works on her car. Desdemona finds peace in their rural home for the first time in a long while.
Devereaux Legacy: Chapter Five - Part 3 (A)peasant007
The document provides an update from the author of the Devereaux Legacy story. It introduces several characters including Eden, an actress playing the Child Oracle, and Jason Larson, a difficult actor. During a scene, Jason fails to memorize his lines and criticizes Eden's character. The director and others defend Eden for being more professional than Jason.
Kate lifts Journalism and becomes a Magazine Editor. She had been working towards this goal for some time. Upon lifting, she woohoos with her fiancé Graham to celebrate. The next morning, she discusses her achievement with her Aunt Tara, expressing relief that their multi-year ordeal contributing to the Apocalypse storyline is almost over now that she has lifted her restriction.
- James Bradford, patriarch of the Bradford family, has passed away. His wife Cindy is struggling with grief and loneliness without him.
- Steven Bradford has entered politics at the encouragement of his wife Mary and been elected to the state legislature. James had concerns about Mary's influence over Steven.
- New babies continue to join the Bradford family, including Peggy giving birth to Curtis after Denise, and Mary giving birth to Nathan after Gregory. Cindy finds joy in her great-grandsons.
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Lydia decides to eliminate herself from the competition, recognizing that Liam is more interested in Rissa and Cassie. She says goodbye to Liam, leaving him with just Rissa and Cassie remaining. Meanwhile, others watching the competition unfold note that Lydia seemed to want the last word by choosing to eliminate herself. Scores are then shown indicating Rissa and Cassie have the strongest connections with Liam, while Lydia's connection was less strong.
The document describes the complex relationships and issues facing several families in Pleasantview. Mortimer Goth's wife Bella disappeared mysteriously. His daughter Cassandra was left at the altar by Don but began a relationship with Darren Dreamer, who proposed. Meanwhile, Mary-Sue's workaholism strained her marriage to Daniel, who began cheating with multiple women. John comforted a crying Mary-Sue and they kissed, witnessed by Jennifer who then kissed Herb, seen by Coral. The interconnected drama and infidelity resulted in an awkward situation between Daniel and Coral.
Derek invites Holly over for pizza after meeting her through a crystal ball that showed potential soulmates. They hit it off and spend the evening talking and getting to know each other. Holly moves in with Derek after several successful dates. Derek proposes to Holly and she happily accepts. They have a small wedding with close friends to celebrate their marriage.
Mesa Vista continues to grow, with Nikki Adams on the verge of becoming the town's first Business Tycoon. Meanwhile, Diane Shin and her fiancé Stephan open an oriental furniture store. Zach confronts Diane about rumors surrounding Kerie Ng's baby, straining his friendship. Marie Sims opens a bakery after completing her skills. She warns Zach off when he becomes too inquisitive about Kerie. The town prepares for Diane and Stephan's wedding.
A Corporate Conspiracy Chapter 2.1 Oaths and SecretsStephanie Sahr
The document provides background on several characters and their situations. George passes out after using a thinking cap for too long. Darwin is unsure about his future and moving back home. Mel tells Darwin about the room prepared for him. Later, Mel learns she is pregnant again. Stanley and Catalina renew their wedding vows. Kira learns to walk with Stanley's help. At SFO, Darwin wants to discuss something important with his father and Jason.
Danielle encounters a strange woman in the garden who claims she will turn Danielle into a witch. Danielle tells her mother Maddie, who promises to handle it if the woman returns. Danielle becomes interested in witches after reading books from Maddie's aunt. Meanwhile, Lee, Samantha and Hex visit an underground supernatural bar called the Dawnwolf to ask about the locations of institutes that are imprisoning supernaturals.
Giovanni, from a wealthy family, loses his inheritance and is left with an empty plot of land. He builds a small house on the land through hard work. His childhood friend Cadence, who is being pressured by her father to marry, visits Giovanni. They fall in love and Cadence accepts Giovanni's proposal of marriage, though he has little to offer. Cadence's father approves of the marriage due to Giovanni's family name and agrees to a dowry, and they plan a spring wedding.
Sophia calls her family to a meeting to share an important story from her family's past. She explains that generations ago, her ancestors were half-elves who faced persecution from the elven community for being half-human. While most half-elven children were killed, her ancestor Carli Doran escaped. Sophia's family line has survived since then, though faced attacks. The paintings in the living room were created by three elven friends, Thea, Stanlina, and Edwina, to protect Sophia's half-elven ancestors living with humans from harm by hiding their elven features.
Maddie's car breaks down in the desert outside a tiny town. She meets Ripp and Tank Grunt when seeking help. Ripp is unable to fix the car himself and recommends she wait a few days for his friend Johnny to return. Tank is reluctant to let Maddie stay at their house due to their father's dislike of outsiders. Instead, Maddie stays with Kristen, Erin, and Chloe. That night, the girls take Maddie to the small town's club, but she finds it lacks the atmosphere she prefers.
Midina gives birth alone in her home during a snowstorm, naming her baby girl Lydia. She realizes Lydia's father is likely Leod McGreggor due to the baby having brown hair. Midina informs Leod of Lydia's existence, but he angrily denies being the father and insults Midina. Struggling financially, Midina searches for work but faces discrimination. A man named Chase gets her drunk and leads her to an empty "dance club," implying he has ill intentions for Midina in her vulnerable state.
Mia has her birthday and comes of age. She had been in a casual relationship with Juan but wanted commitment. Juan reluctantly agrees to enter a serious relationship with Mia. At her party, Juan is reminded that others are interested in Mia. Mia hopes marital bliss with Juan is near despite issues with his behavior and their living situation. Calvin and DJ have a baby boy named Wally. This ends the chapter and generation 2 of the Ryman legacy.
Hex confronts Lee about secretly slipping him elixir to prevent him from aging. Lee admits he did it because he was scared of being alone without Hex's guidance. Meanwhile, Lance proposes to Gold in the park and she accepts. Later, Ralph finds Hex in an alley and insists they work together to find Ariel, who he believes is threatening Maddie. Tank takes Maddie out roller skating and bowling to distract her from worrying about Leda, and their date ends at a bar.
- Lucinda is a single mother of two cyclops children living in a remote area. She is pregnant with her third child.
- Lucinda goes on a date with Rob, a knowledge sim, and they hit it off, getting two bolts. Rob moves in with Lucinda and her kids.
- Lucinda and Rob get married in their backyard. Lucinda becomes pregnant again shortly after. Bianca, Lucinda's oldest daughter, has her birthday and rolls the knowledge trait.
Steven went off to college while the rest of the Bradford family dealt with various life changes. Shirley had a baby girl named Pauline. Dorothy joined the Peace Corps to work as a nurse abroad. Rosalie convinced Bruce to have another baby to stop rumors that their marriage was failing. Concerns grew about the US involvement in Vietnam. Peggy helped keep her friend Doug out of trouble as political and social tensions continued both at home and abroad for the Bradford family.
Lee drives Maddie home after her martial arts grading. At Hex and Lee's apartment, Hex pretends to be Mark to help Lavender practice telling him her concerns, but Lavender kisses Hex. Lee catches them and criticizes Lavender for potentially having an affair like she worried Mark was. Hex admits he is retiring as guardian. Lavender and Hex agree to forget the kiss happened. Lee drives Maddie home and remains troubled by the day's events.
Madeline is excited about her friend Tina's upcoming birthday party. Tina has decided to throw a party instead of going on a family trip. Madeline invites three of her friends from martial arts class. Meanwhile, Robin is upset that she hasn't gotten pregnant yet like Lavender, worrying it may be due to a family curse. Austin comforts her, saying he will always be there for her.
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The protagonist, Desdemona, has been plagued by nightmares of a traumatic event from her past that caused her to withdraw from her family and friends. She is constantly moving from place to place to escape these nightmares. The story begins with her having a nightmare and deciding to leave her current city of Kingston after seeing two vampires. She meets an older couple, Keith and Tammy Jiles, who help her when her car breaks down and offer her a place to stay at their farm while Keith works on her car. Desdemona finds peace in their rural home for the first time in a long while.
Devereaux Legacy: Chapter Five - Part 3 (A)peasant007
The document provides an update from the author of the Devereaux Legacy story. It introduces several characters including Eden, an actress playing the Child Oracle, and Jason Larson, a difficult actor. During a scene, Jason fails to memorize his lines and criticizes Eden's character. The director and others defend Eden for being more professional than Jason.
Kate lifts Journalism and becomes a Magazine Editor. She had been working towards this goal for some time. Upon lifting, she woohoos with her fiancé Graham to celebrate. The next morning, she discusses her achievement with her Aunt Tara, expressing relief that their multi-year ordeal contributing to the Apocalypse storyline is almost over now that she has lifted her restriction.
- James Bradford, patriarch of the Bradford family, has passed away. His wife Cindy is struggling with grief and loneliness without him.
- Steven Bradford has entered politics at the encouragement of his wife Mary and been elected to the state legislature. James had concerns about Mary's influence over Steven.
- New babies continue to join the Bradford family, including Peggy giving birth to Curtis after Denise, and Mary giving birth to Nathan after Gregory. Cindy finds joy in her great-grandsons.
A Buffyverse Bachelor Challenge: Chapter FiveRose Fyre
Lydia decides to eliminate herself from the competition, recognizing that Liam is more interested in Rissa and Cassie. She says goodbye to Liam, leaving him with just Rissa and Cassie remaining. Meanwhile, others watching the competition unfold note that Lydia seemed to want the last word by choosing to eliminate herself. Scores are then shown indicating Rissa and Cassie have the strongest connections with Liam, while Lydia's connection was less strong.
The document describes the complex relationships and issues facing several families in Pleasantview. Mortimer Goth's wife Bella disappeared mysteriously. His daughter Cassandra was left at the altar by Don but began a relationship with Darren Dreamer, who proposed. Meanwhile, Mary-Sue's workaholism strained her marriage to Daniel, who began cheating with multiple women. John comforted a crying Mary-Sue and they kissed, witnessed by Jennifer who then kissed Herb, seen by Coral. The interconnected drama and infidelity resulted in an awkward situation between Daniel and Coral.
Derek invites Holly over for pizza after meeting her through a crystal ball that showed potential soulmates. They hit it off and spend the evening talking and getting to know each other. Holly moves in with Derek after several successful dates. Derek proposes to Holly and she happily accepts. They have a small wedding with close friends to celebrate their marriage.
Mesa Vista continues to grow, with Nikki Adams on the verge of becoming the town's first Business Tycoon. Meanwhile, Diane Shin and her fiancé Stephan open an oriental furniture store. Zach confronts Diane about rumors surrounding Kerie Ng's baby, straining his friendship. Marie Sims opens a bakery after completing her skills. She warns Zach off when he becomes too inquisitive about Kerie. The town prepares for Diane and Stephan's wedding.
A Corporate Conspiracy Chapter 2.1 Oaths and SecretsStephanie Sahr
The document provides background on several characters and their situations. George passes out after using a thinking cap for too long. Darwin is unsure about his future and moving back home. Mel tells Darwin about the room prepared for him. Later, Mel learns she is pregnant again. Stanley and Catalina renew their wedding vows. Kira learns to walk with Stanley's help. At SFO, Darwin wants to discuss something important with his father and Jason.
Danielle encounters a strange woman in the garden who claims she will turn Danielle into a witch. Danielle tells her mother Maddie, who promises to handle it if the woman returns. Danielle becomes interested in witches after reading books from Maddie's aunt. Meanwhile, Lee, Samantha and Hex visit an underground supernatural bar called the Dawnwolf to ask about the locations of institutes that are imprisoning supernaturals.
Giovanni, from a wealthy family, loses his inheritance and is left with an empty plot of land. He builds a small house on the land through hard work. His childhood friend Cadence, who is being pressured by her father to marry, visits Giovanni. They fall in love and Cadence accepts Giovanni's proposal of marriage, though he has little to offer. Cadence's father approves of the marriage due to Giovanni's family name and agrees to a dowry, and they plan a spring wedding.
Sophia calls her family to a meeting to share an important story from her family's past. She explains that generations ago, her ancestors were half-elves who faced persecution from the elven community for being half-human. While most half-elven children were killed, her ancestor Carli Doran escaped. Sophia's family line has survived since then, though faced attacks. The paintings in the living room were created by three elven friends, Thea, Stanlina, and Edwina, to protect Sophia's half-elven ancestors living with humans from harm by hiding their elven features.
Maddie's car breaks down in the desert outside a tiny town. She meets Ripp and Tank Grunt when seeking help. Ripp is unable to fix the car himself and recommends she wait a few days for his friend Johnny to return. Tank is reluctant to let Maddie stay at their house due to their father's dislike of outsiders. Instead, Maddie stays with Kristen, Erin, and Chloe. That night, the girls take Maddie to the small town's club, but she finds it lacks the atmosphere she prefers.
Midina gives birth alone in her home during a snowstorm, naming her baby girl Lydia. She realizes Lydia's father is likely Leod McGreggor due to the baby having brown hair. Midina informs Leod of Lydia's existence, but he angrily denies being the father and insults Midina. Struggling financially, Midina searches for work but faces discrimination. A man named Chase gets her drunk and leads her to an empty "dance club," implying he has ill intentions for Midina in her vulnerable state.
Mia has her birthday and comes of age. She had been in a casual relationship with Juan but wanted commitment. Juan reluctantly agrees to enter a serious relationship with Mia. At her party, Juan is reminded that others are interested in Mia. Mia hopes marital bliss with Juan is near despite issues with his behavior and their living situation. Calvin and DJ have a baby boy named Wally. This ends the chapter and generation 2 of the Ryman legacy.
Hex confronts Lee about secretly slipping him elixir to prevent him from aging. Lee admits he did it because he was scared of being alone without Hex's guidance. Meanwhile, Lance proposes to Gold in the park and she accepts. Later, Ralph finds Hex in an alley and insists they work together to find Ariel, who he believes is threatening Maddie. Tank takes Maddie out roller skating and bowling to distract her from worrying about Leda, and their date ends at a bar.
- Lucinda is a single mother of two cyclops children living in a remote area. She is pregnant with her third child.
- Lucinda goes on a date with Rob, a knowledge sim, and they hit it off, getting two bolts. Rob moves in with Lucinda and her kids.
- Lucinda and Rob get married in their backyard. Lucinda becomes pregnant again shortly after. Bianca, Lucinda's oldest daughter, has her birthday and rolls the knowledge trait.
1) Oscar and his sisters are trying to find him a wife so that Bianca will not be killed as part of a supernatural challenge facing their family.
2) At a party, Oscar connects with Esme and they gain relationship points, making Esme a potential wife candidate.
3) The siblings graduate from university and move to their new homes, with the dual heirs Oscar and Orca returning to live in their family's tiny home.
The document provides an update on the Boon family in their "Boon OWBC" legacy challenge. It describes various events involving each family member, such as Theda growing up and developing an unusual genetic trait, Lucinda completing a robot servo named Eva, and Oscar struggling to get attention. The spring arrives and a party is held where romance blooms between Bianca and Komei Tellerman. Theda has another birthday party where she is described. The update ends with Oscar leaving for college and announcing a poll to choose the next heir.
1) The document summarizes an event about using learning technologies to develop teaching practice, with a focus on blended learning and flipped classroom approaches.
2) The intended learning outcomes are for participants to recognize opportunities for using learning technologies in their curriculum.
3) The event engages participants in areas of teaching activity, continuing professional development, and using appropriate learning technologies according to the framework presented.
The document describes a child's painting of flowers and how color is used to convey meaning. The child painted flowers because their family enjoys looking at flowers at the esplanade. Warm colors like bright red and light orange were used to show how the flowers make the child feel. The child feels happy and proud of their painting and thinks their parents will be proud as well.
This document compares Fedex, a global logistics company operating in a single industry, to Waberer's, a domestic Hungarian company operating in multiple industries. Fedex focuses exclusively on transportation and logistics, operating internationally with significant presence in China. Waberer's started as two Hungarian companies and now operates domestically across several industries like transportation, real estate, and vehicle repair. The document discusses the risks and advantages of both business models.
Augments crisis communication case study of Air Force's reaction to having lost six nuclear missiles in 2007. Find the presentation at http://storify.com/higginbomb/lost-missiles-and-lost-messages
This document discusses different teaching contexts in distance education. It provides examples of different types of distance learning courses from classic correspondence courses to flipped classrooms. It outlines some key elements of the distance learning teaching context including course goals, learning materials, means of student interaction, and available technologies. The document defines teaching as the design and use of activities to promote student participation, understanding, and skill development. It emphasizes that teaching in distance education involves curriculum development, student support, sharing knowledge, engaging students, and encouraging active participation across a student's program of study. The conclusion encourages appreciating one's role, seeking to add value to the student experience, and regularly reflecting on how to best support students given the specific teaching context.
The summary provides high level information about the key events and characters in the document:
[1] Maddie has an angry confrontation with a boy at a party who makes unwanted advances towards her, leading her to leave early. [2] Mark and Lavender decide to end their romantic relationship but remain friends. [3] Hex feels something has changed inside himself and is determined to figure out what is happening.
Maddie has been named the heir to the Wrongway legacy after Ralph returned to her. However, Maddie does not want the responsibility and feels she will be terrible at it. She is worried she will ruin the family. Hex and Lavender try to assure her that with her lineage, she has good odds of success. Lee points out that all of Maddie's ancestors have had families of their own, so the current line is very successful. Maddie remains unsure about taking on the role of heir.
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Edward and Marielle have just gotten married and are spending their honeymoon in a seaside cottage gifted to them by Edward's father. However, Marielle seems uninterested in many of the activities Edward suggests, preferring to watch entertainers on the beach instead of joining him. Their stroll along the promenade is cut short by rain. While Edward goes to watch a street performer in the rain, Marielle browses shops for hats, highlighting their differing interests during the honeymoon.
Eli got drunk at his bachelor party the night before his wedding to De. He ended up kissing his ex-girlfriend Nancy. On the morning of the wedding, Eli was late and feeling guilty about what happened. De was worried that Eli wouldn't show up. Eli arrived just in time for the ceremony, but was still feeling guilty about kissing Nancy while drunk the night before.
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The document follows several characters and their interactions. It introduces Achenar reflecting on his first quarter of college as his housemates pursue various activities and relationships. It also shows Nymea trying to ignore Katelyn Howe, who wants to talk about an upcoming party, and establishes Aranel's ambition to inherit the elven legacy.
Dawn goes on a date with Don Lothario, an attractive man in her town, despite warnings from her friend Max and mother that Don is untrustworthy. During their date at the park, Don looks Dawn over in a hungry way, making her feel nervous butterflies in her stomach. Dawn is aware of the concerns about Don but finds her feelings for him confusing and compelling.
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Stanley visits his old friend Jason, who has been blinded by their creator. Jason warns that Marie Gray is building an army using Darwin's DNA to destroy elves and assert power over humans. Stanley realizes his time is short and will soon pass away, leaving Jason and Darwin to prevent Gray's plans. Stanley invites Jason to a farewell party that evening, hoping Jason can continue guiding Darwin after he is gone.
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Aadam tells Joy about his difficult family situation. His father Salahuddin had kidnapped and killed Rebecca, and Aadam helped him escape but now feels guilty and alone. Joy shares that she had suspicions about Salahuddin for some time and thinks he is a dangerous man. Aadam is unsure what to do now that he is wanted by police and abandoned by his family. Joy comforts him and says they will figure something out.
Forrest decides he no longer wants to attend university and instead wants to travel and see more of the world. His mother Grace supports his decision. Meanwhile, Hex informs Lavender and Robin that there will be a formal dinner during their senior year where they must introduce their intended partners, increasing the pressure they feel. Hercules questions his identity while alone in the room where Ralph disappeared.
Jefferson receives a package from Melanie containing the Bradford family engagement ring that she had kept for years. She apologizes and hopes the ring's return can help mend fences. James brings Cindy home to meet his family, and his mother Marsha takes an instant liking to her. James hints that he plans to propose to Cindy soon using the family ring. Meanwhile, Phily tells Jane the secret that she and Meadow were lifelong partners, not just friends, after Meadow suddenly passes away.
Denise breaks the news to Emma that her fiancé Aldric has died after being drawn into a cowplant while celebrating his initiation into a secret society. Emma is distraught. They discover that the family's resurrection rights have been revoked pending a review by the Death Court due to a complaint filed by a former resident, Suzi Philippine, related to past zombifications. Elliot and Deanna take Emma and Elle to their parents' house for legal advice. Elliot proposes to Deanna in their old childhood park, which she happily accepts.
A Victorian Legacy - Chapter 20 An EndingDi Meeeee
Eddie seeks legal advice from lawyer Indy Vetinari about divorcing his neglectful wife Marielle after catching her in bed with another man. Earlier, Eddie had found their son Stuart alone, hungry, and in a dirty nappy. At Indy's office, Eddie explains he is unhappy in the marriage and wants it to end. Indy agrees to provide legal counsel on the possibility of divorce under Regalton law.
- Lavender has her heart broken after Hercules tells her about a date he has that evening while they were dancing together. She cries alone until Hex finds her and drives her home.
- Lavender talks to her family about it, who share stories of their own heartbreaks and mistakes in love to make her feel better. Her grandparents reassure her that finding true love often isn't straightforward.
- Hercules sends a message to his anonymous contact saying he hurt Lavender as asked, and demands to be told the truth about his past now.
Eli reveals to Elizabeth and Knut that Austin is his son from a drunken affair on the night before his wedding to De. Eli acknowledges that while Austin is biologically his son, he does not want to take him away from Elizabeth, who has been a loving mother to him. Elizabeth is grateful that Eli recognizes how much joy Austin has brought her. The family agrees to keep Austin living with Elizabeth and Knut.
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The document provides an update on several characters from the Devereaux Legacy series. Karen is still dating Thaddeus but remains wary of Zane. Laurana has developed feelings for Vaughn Fitzhugh. Eden is in a relationship with Rhys Fitzhugh despite her mother's disapproval. Keith is happy with his new TARDIS. The document then focuses on Eden and Rhys' relationship and how Eden struggles with eating in front of him due to insecurity. Eden's mother Mary continues to disapprove of Rhys and hopes Eden will lose interest in him. The document also provides an update on Johnny Grunt who has been avoiding his ex-wife Ophelia but claims to have met someone new named Karen,
The story follows Madeleine, a young girl attending a rooftop wedding with her family. She meets her grandfather Armand for the first time. Over the course of the day, Armand bonds with Madeleine and her sisters, and reconnects with his daughter Tara. It is revealed that Tara's sister Alice has the accidental ability to absorb people's talents through touch. The story highlights the developing relationships between family members.
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2. LAST TIME…
Hex apologised to Lavender for his behaviour, and tried to make amends with Lee, who
then admitted he’d been spiking Hex’s morning coffee with elixir. Lance proposed to Gold
and she accepted. Ariel sought the help of local witch Kimberly Cordial to prepare a deadly
spell. Ralph found Hex feeling sorry for himself down an alleyway, and insisted he had
changed – no one’s sure of that though. Tank took Maddie out on a date in an attempt to
cheer her up and it went really well. The Wrongways had a big dinner to celebrate Lance
and Gold’s engagement, only to have it interrupted by Ariel, Leda and a magic wand, which
had some awful consequences for the family…
Also, warning for language in this chapter. No f-words, just some light swearing.
3. “I’m not sure there’s anything we can do…no one here has any training in treating injuries
from magic…”
4. “We’re going to keep trying, Mr Rightway,
but things aren’t looking good.”
“It’s not looking good. We don’t think she
will survive the night…”
10. “Citizens of Belladonna Cove, the past few weeks have been a difficult time for our small
city. Since the murder of tourist Lavender Wrongway at the Mazur Hotel, my colleagues
and I have been debating the best course of action for the safety of our citizens.
“Kimberly Cordial may be in custody, but there is no telling what other threats these
supernatural folk may pose.”
11. “For that reason, we have decided to introduce legislation to keep our people safe in their
own homes and on the streets of Belladonna. No longer will we have to live in fear!
“As of tomorrow, all supernaturals residing in Belladonna Cove must be registered, including
half-aliens and cured plant babies. The supernaturals among us will be identified and
monitored, in order to ensure safety for our citizens!”
12. “Once registered, all supernaturals will be required to live in group homes, under the
surveillance of city staff. A curfew will be in effect for all supernaturals, so that the citizens
of Belladonna are no longer afraid of the night!
“This system will protect us from future tragedies. If we had only implemented these
changes sooner, Lavender Wrongway might still be alive!”
13. “Belladonna, I have heard your cries for stronger laws against supernaturals, and we fully
intend to deliver! Finally, we will be able to live once more without fear!”
14. “Hex? Are you seeing this? DeBateau’s out of his mind, there’s no way this is fair…”
“Please answer me, Hex.”
“Hex, for Wright’s sake, we need to do something!”
* * *
15. It was a beautiful day, and for most citizens of Belladonna Cove, it was a day for relaxation
or the beach. But for the Wrongway family, the sun shone on a dark day, as it was time to
lay Lavender to rest.
In the end, Maddie chose the graveyard on the edge of Belladonna, rather than transporting
Lavender’s body all the way back home, and decided to keep the service small. She wasn’t
sure if that’s what her mother would have wanted, but Hex wasn’t talking, and no one else
had disagreed with her plans.
16. It had been hours since Maddie had last spoke, as words felt unnecessary. But things were
beginning to play on her mind, and Tank’s presence made Maddie feel should at least try to
convey how she was feeling.
“What do we do now?” She asked him, quietly, “With Mum gone, I’m head of the family…”
He turned to look at her.
17. “You don’t need to think about that today,” He said, gently, “You know that, right?”
Maddie nodded, “I just…it’s going to come up at some point. Sometime soon. I just want to
be prepared, Tank. I don’t want anything else to go wrong.”
“Come here.”
18. “I can’t guarantee that nothing else will go wrong, because things will,” he murmured, “But
I’ll be there for you. Every time.”
Maddie considered this, “Do you still miss your mother?”
“Everyday,” he answered, truthfully, “But everyday I try hard to make her proud. And
somehow, with you, I feel like I’m succeeding.”
19. “I love you, Tank,” Maddie whispered, and she wrapped her arms around him.
* * *
20. Hex hadn’t said anything since the doctors had told them Lavender was gone. He spent
most days on his own, in silence. He hadn’t said a word to the living, but now he was
whispering frantically to the dead.
Words of guilt, regret, love and loss. Hex’s emotions came pouring out into a whisper,
barely audible even in the peace of the graveyard.
21. “I feel like I’ve lost everything, Lavender. Not just you. There’s no longer any meaning to
anything, not even being a guardian. I can’t keep fooling myself, Lavender,” Tears were
falling down Hex’s face, “If I’d been better, you’d still be here. And I don’t know how to
continue knowing that.
“I no longer know anything at all.”
* * *
22. Leda had also avoided speaking, though for reasons different to Hex. It may not have been
her hand that cast the spell, but Leda felt every bit like a murderer. Even after the police had
questioned her, and let her go, Leda felt terrible.
And here she was, at the funeral. Murderers weren’t supposed to go to the funerals of their
victims…
* * *
23. Back over at the graveside, Lee had approached Maddie, attempting to smile. She forced a
smile back.
“I don’t think we should leave,” She said, simply. Lee cast a look at Hex.
“He’s not going to move for hours. We don’t have to go anywhere.”
“No, I mean…we should stay in Belladonna.”
24. “It’s not a bad idea,” Lee replied, thoughtfully, “But why Belladonna?”
Maddie offered a shrug, “It’s changed our lives, and now Mum will stay here permanently. I
feel we should be with her. This place has changed us all, and I feel like we need to remain
here.”
Lee nodded, “It’s your decision, Maddie, but I agree with you. There’s something about this
city, isn’t there?”
25. “Besides, it’s not the first time the heir has decided to move,” Lee added, cheerfully.
Maddie raised an eyebrow.
“You think it’s a good idea?”
Lee smiled warmly, “Maddie, stop panicking about every decision you make. Belladonna is
perfect for the family.”
Maddie opened her mouth to protest, but was suddenly distracted by someone behind Lee.
Sensing Maddie’s confusion, Lee turned round to see who it was.
26. “Wow,” Lee said, quietly, “I haven’t seen him for years.”
“Who is he?” Tank asked, confused.
28. “Mark! It has been quite some time since we last saw you,” Lee said, amused, as Mark
approached them. The passing years and Mark’s life on the road had not been kind to his
youth, and Mark’s once-red hair had already turned silver.
Still, his smile was the same, “Sorry to intrude on such an occasion…I just felt I should pay
my respects.”
“Not a problem,” Lee said, brightly, “I’ll leave you to catch up with your daughter.”
Lee nodded at Maddie and headed over to talk to Lance and Gold.
29. “You grew up,” Mark noted, pleasantly.
“You missed it,” Maddie replied, sharply, but instantly regretted her words. This was no time
to be pushing family away.
But Mark didn’t dispute this, “I did. I’ll never be able to make it up to you, or to the twins.”
30. “Don’t feel like you have to,” Maddie told him, suddenly, “Everyone makes mistakes.”
Mark looked at his daughter, puzzled. When had she become so mature? He smiled to
himself as Maddie offered him a hand.
“Thanks for coming to pay your respects,” Maddie said, softly.
“It may not seem like it, but I did love her. I was shocked to hear about her death.”
31. “We were there, and we’re still in shock,” Maddie told him, truthfully, “Let’s change the
subject. How is your band?”
“Broken up. Have been for most of this year, actually.”
“That’s a shame,” Maddie offered, recalling the song her Dad had written for her once,
“You weren’t terrible.”
“Maybe. Life happens, you know? And I wasn’t ready for it, the first time. I’m trying my best
now.”
32. “I’m glad to hear it,” Maddie said, brightly. Tank slipped his hand into a hers, a reminder
that he was still there. She had told him about her father, and how she didn’t like him, and
he was proud of her for making an effort with him all the same.
Maddie smiled at Tank, and then looked back to her father, “This is my partner, Tank Grunt.”
Mark nodded at Tank, “It’s nice to meet you. Take care of my little girl for me, won’t you?
We both know I never did.”
33. “Don’t be so hard on yourself,” Maddie insisted, “I resented you for years, but you know
what? I get it now. Things happen to you, you don’t like them, you run away. I did the same
thing, Dad.”
“But we’re both trying to do better, right?” Mark smiled, “I’m so proud of you.”
“You don’t even know me,” Maddie replied, but she was smiling too.
34. A red-headed woman suddenly approached the group, offering a sheepish smile at Maddie
and Tank before turning to Mark, “I don’t mean to rush you, but the babysitter just called
and she needs us home.”
Mark smiled at her, “Maddie, this is my wife, Michelle.”
“You remarried?” Maddie repeated, surprised. Mark nodded.
“I’m trying my best to do things properly this time.”
35. “It’s nice to finally meet you, Maddie. Mark talks about you, and the twins all the time. I
don’t know why he waited so long to get back in touch.”
Mark shook his head, smiling, “I’m not perfect. Anyway, Maddie, it would be great if you
and the twins would consider coming over for dinner sometime.”
36. Maddie had been prepared to protest, make excuses about how they barely knew each
other, but something about what Michelle had said had captured her attention.
“Did you say babysitter?” Maddie asked, with a smile, “Do I have another sister?”
Mark exchanged a panicked look with Michelle, “You do. Her name is Susannah, and she’s
only just a toddler.”
Maddie smiled to herself, “Then I think I’ll have to come to dinner, to meet my new sibling.”
Mark breathed a sigh of relief.
37. After a few moments of awkwardly exchanging phone numbers and more small talk, Mark
finally nodded to his daughter, and waved to each of the twins.
“We’ve really got to go. But we’ll see you soon!” He promised. Maddie grinned, pleased that
her father had come to see them afterall.
“Soon,” Maddie repeated, and she watched the couple leave. Life had a funny way of working
out sometimes.
* * *
38. Tara DeBateau had invited her father over to see her new apartment, and had regretted it
the moment he’d walked through the door. She hadn’t been seeing eye-to-eye with her
father lately, and this was her last attempt at making peace.
“Well, it could be worse,” Armand DeBateau said, grumpily, “But I don’t know why you
didn’t just get a nice apartment on our side of town.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?” Tara asked, with a sigh, “This place isn’t upperclass
enough for you?”
39. “I simply meant we deserve the finest of things, Tara. I can give you better than this shack.
And you’d be away from the supernaturals; we can’t have you cavorting with them.”
Tara rolled her eyes, “I know. Bad for the Mayor’s daughter to be seen with witches and all
that. By the way, my boyfriend will be over in a few minutes. I thought it was time you met
him.”
“Lovely,” Armand said, with a smile, “What does he do?”
“He’s in the Adventure career track,” Tara announced, with a smirk, watching her father’s
nose wrinkle up in disgust. He was such a snob.
40. “You can do better.” Armand said, sternly.
“Dimitri’s already better than I deserve,” Tara replied, flatly, as there was a knock at the
back door, “Come in!”
41. Armand let out an audible gasp as the young man entered the kitchen, his skin tone
displaying his obvious alien heritage. Tara smiled a little.
“Dad, this is Dimitri McCarthy. He moved here last month, from Mirage.”
Dimitri approached them, and held a hand out for Armand, “Pleased to meet you, sir.”
Armand ignored the gesture, “You didn’t mention he was-”
“It wasn’t necessary.” Tara said, sharply, “He’s a wonderful person.”
42. “If he’s an alien, Tara, why isn’t he in one of the institutes we set up for his kind?”
Tara beamed at her father, as Dimitri explained, “I’m only a quarter alien, sir. The law states
only full and half-aliens need to move to the institute.”
“Yes,” Armand agreed, though it was clear he didn’t want to, “Tara, I cannot have you dating
a supernatural. It’s bad press.”
“Dad, he’s pretty much as human as you or me. I’m not leaving Dimitri because of your
stupid law.”
43. “Sir, I think you misunderstand what’s going on here,” Dimitri offered the sullen man a
smile, “I’m truly enchanted by your daughter, she’s helped me settle into your fine city, and
changed my life. I’m not here to help her rebel against you, merely show you that I’m no
different from any other man on the street.”
Armand gave a look of disgust, and glared at Tara, “Either you leave him, or you’re no longer
my daughter.”
Tara slipped her hand into Dimitri’s.
44. “Then the choice is clear, father,” Tara said, steadily, “I’m no longer a DeBateau.”
* * *
45. Leda had been spending even more time on her own that before, though now it was her
own choice. Lance had tried talking to her, inviting her out for coffee, for a walk, to go
roller-skating, but it all felt a little fake. And a little too late.
Instead, Leda had been searching the city for something else. Finding her way around,
trying to work out who she was, and what she was supposed to do next.
46. So far, she hadn’t found any answers.
Just endless silences in which to think.
* * *
47. Lee was loving his new life in the city. Since Hex had pretty much stopped functioning,
finding an apartment, doing the groceries and supporting the Wrongways as they settled
into Belladonna was all down to him. And despite his fears of it all, Lee was actually really
enjoying himself. He was even overseeing the building of a new home for the Wrongways.
All in all, life couldn’t be better.
48. Well. Except for one thing. DeBateau’s Law.
While there were now hardly any supernaturals left outside of the ‘group homes’, which Lee
regarded as dressed up prisons, it still wasn’t uncommon to see witch hunts, and
persecution when people thought no one was looking.
It went against everything inside of Lee.
49. “Leave her alone!” He yelled, menacingly down the alley, attracting the attention of the
thugs circling a young woman.
The red-headed man glared in Lee’s direction, “Back off, she’s a sparkly bitch. She doesn’t
have the same rights as the rest of us.”
“Let her go.” Lee demanded again. The red-headed man straightened up and walked
towards Lee.
50. “Or what?” The red-headed asked, “How are you going to stop me? You’re so weak and
pathetic.”
“I could take you,” Lee said, simply. One of the girls laughed.
“I’d like to see you try,” the red-headed man scoffed, raising his fists.
53. “Are you okay?” Lee asked the young woman, as the thugs scurried away, their prides
dented. The woman nodded.
“Happens all the time,” She replied.
“Don’t misunderstand me, I’m just curious,” Lee told her, “But how come you’re not in one
of DeBateau’s ‘group homes’?”
54. “Not all of us got caught,” She explained, “But there are less and less places to hide
everyday.”
Lee frowned, “I wish there was something I could do.”
“Why?” The woman asked, “Why are you even bothering with supernaturals?”
55. “The witch who killed Lavender was my mother, and she triggered all of this anti-
supernatural stuff,” Lee said, “It’s not my fault, and I shouldn’t have to try to make up for my
mother’s actions, but it’s just not fair. Kimberly Cordial’s currently serving my mother’s
sentence.”
“Kimberly Cordial?” The woman asked curiously. Lee nodded.
“Why?”
“She’s my sister…”
56. “Then it looks like we have more in common than previously thought,” Lee said, “I’m sorry
about your sister.”
“Don’t be,” The woman said, simply, “She’s been consumed by dark magic. It’s only a matter
of time before she hurts someone.”
Lee frowned, “Not necessarily.”
The woman shrugged, “You don’t know my sister. Or magic, actually.”
“Sorry.”
57. “I need to go,” The woman told him, “Before the police show up. I don’t want to get caught
simply for being in public.”
Lee shook his head, “No, I have a better idea…”
* * *
58. Hex didn’t spend a lot of time with others anymore. In fact, Hex didn’t really do anything
anymore, and he was content with that. He couldn’t remember the last time he sat back
and did nothing while chaos continued around him. He couldn’t remember the last time he
didn’t get involved in someone else’s business.
The phone rang. He didn’t answer it. Multiple times. He still didn’t answer it.
The door opened. He didn’t open his eyes.
59. “Hex! I told you about DeBateau’s Law, right?” Lee announced, breathless. Of course he
had. It was just hard to tell when Hex was listening these days, “Well, I had an idea. And
Samantha Cordial is going to help us.”
“Hi.” Samantha murmured from behind Lee.
60. Despite Hex’s silence, Lee was too excited to stop talking to him, “I’m going to do it, Hex.
Become a proper guardian like you wanted. And we’re going to get a new Supernatural
Court together. And we’re going to bring Ariel to justice.”
61. “Then you’ll want to get a mobile phone,” Hex said, opening his eyes. It was the first time
he’d spoken to Lee in days, “Because Maddie keeps phoning.”
* * *
62. Lee phoned Maddie back straightaway, a little peeved that Hex had just watched the phone
ring and done nothing about it. He was trying to be understanding, but it was getting more
and more difficult.
“Really, he’s not picking up? I get it, he’s sad, but he could be a bit more helpful,” Maddie
sighed, “No it’s not urgent. It’s just we’re going to need you to speed up the finding-us-a-
house thing.”
63. “Are you telling me what I think you’re telling me, Maddie?”
“Yeah! There’s going to be a new little Wrongway soon! I don’t remember the last time I
was this excited!”
* * *
64. “He does know there’s only the two of us and baby moving into this mansion, right?”
“I think it’s nice. A bit different than anything I’ve seen before-”
“Because Strangetown is abundant with interesting architecture.”
“-but I think we can make it work.”
“Of course we can.”
* * *
65. It was a bright morning, and Lance had finally convinced his twin to come out for a drink.
He’d chosen a quiet little café, out of the way, in hopes it would encourage Leda to open up
to him.
For at least fifteen minutes, the twins had sat in silence, with Leda feeling comfortable and
Lance feeling awkward.
He had to break the silence, for his own sanity, “It’s been ages since we’ve been together
like this.”
66. “Lance, I see what you’re trying to do, and I appreciate it,” Leda said, suddenly, “But I really
don’t want to pretend everything is okay. I really don’t want to carry on as normal.”
“I’m not sure I understand.”
“Everyday since that dinner has been a struggle, Lance. I should be in prison for murder, not
walking the streets freely.”
Lance shook his head, “Leda, no. You weren’t thinking straight. You fell under the influences
of a manipulative villain who has been trying to destroy this family for decades. You aren’t
to blame.”
67. “I am, Lance. I told Ariel where everyone was. I watched her brew spells and curses with
another witch. I didn’t do anything to stop it, I let it happen. I let her kill, Lance. I gave her
the information she needed to kill.”
“Leda, you made a mistake. Life will go on, and you can move past this.”
“I’m not sure it’s possible,” Leda sighed, sinking into her chair slightly, “I think about it
everyday. What I should have done. I wanted to be remembered and appreciated, but I’m
going to be remembered for the wrong things. No one will ever appreciate me now.”
“I appreciate you.” Lance said, truthfully.
68. “I was a bad brother, Leda,” Lance told her, “I should have been there. I was too wrapped up
in my relationship with Gold, and I forgot how important family is. How important you are.
I’m never going to let that happen again, Leda.”
Leda shook her head, but a small smile was forming on her face – the first smile in months,
“I’m not sure what to do next, Lance.”
69. “I don’t know how to move on,” She admitted, sadly.
* * *
70. Night had fallen over Belladonna, and Leda still hadn’t returned to her apartment since
coffee with Lance. Not that she really wanted to, it was empty and lonesome, whereas the
streets of the city thrived with people heading home from work. Leda felt almost
comfortable when part of a crowd.
But rush hour was almost over, and the streets were emptying again, meaning rush hour
could start again in Leda’s brain. The guilt, the loss, and the kindness of her brother were
causing a storm where her thoughts should be, and Leda could no longer distinguish between
sense and delusion.
71. Then, all of a sudden, it seemed obvious.
The headlights of a passing car cleared a space in Leda’s mind, emptying of the useless
scenarios she had been considering for continuing with her life.
Finally, Leda had an answer.
74. The car blared its horn once Leda was out of the way, and continued moving past them. The
man who had pulled out of the road smiled, slightly shaken by the events that had just
taken place.
“Are you okay?” He asked, suddenly, “You could’ve died.”
“Maybe that’s what I wanted,” Leda snapped, huffily, although now she was back on the
pavement, she found she was glad to be safe.
75. “I don’t know what you’re going through,” The man said, gently, “But I promise you, it won’t
last forever.”
“How do you know?” Leda found herself asking, “You don’t know what I’m feeling. You
don’t know what I did.”
The man shook his head, “I don’t need to. I’ve seen people go through hell and survive.”
76. “Take me and my brothers, for example,” The man continued, “We lost our mother really
young. My oldest brother threw himself into training and being perfect, and he never had
any fun. He had an awful temper on him, too, though mostly towards our other brother.”
Leda looked at him, bewildered, but the man kept telling his story.
“Anyway, he’s fine now. Settled down, has a little girl. I’m on my way to meet him, actually.
But look, he did just fine. And my other brother will too, once he’s sorted himself out.”
“So you’re saying…”
77. “I’m saying it doesn’t matter what made you get in front of that car. You can get through it.”
Leda smiled to herself. She was sure Lance had been sending her a similar message, but
somehow, it was more comforting from a stranger.
“I’m sorry I nearly ruined your night,” Leda told him, with a smile, “But thank you for saving
my life.”
“Anytime,” He said, cheerfully, and pulled a phone out of his pocket, “Would you like my
number? Sometimes it can be useful just to have someone to chat to. Someone who has no
idea what’s going on in your life, or whatever.”
78. “I think I’d like that,” Leda admitted, “As long as it’s no trouble.”
“Of course not,” He smiled, “I just like helping people. My name’s Buck, by the way.”
“Leda.”
* * *
79. Tank had promised his brothers they could come and visit once he’d settled into the new
house with Maddie and the baby, but hadn’t expected them to be quite so eager. The house
was still on the bare side, with a majority of the unpacking still left to do, when Ripp and
Buck had shown up on the doorstep.
“Okay, so what was so urgent you had to come here tonight?” Tank asked, though he was
pleased to see his brothers. He was surprised by how much he’d missed them.
“Ripp screwed up.” Buck announced.
“I did not.” Ripp protested. Tank raised an eyebrow.
80. “I merely fell in love with my best friend’s little sister.” Ripp said, slowly. Tank’s eyes
widened.
“As in Jill Smith? Ripp, are you crazy?!”
“Why do people keep asking me that?” Ripp pondered, “No! She’s awesome, and we get
along great…she’s been dating guys before, Johnny’s just pissed this time because it’s me.”
“Like I said, Ripp screwed up,” Buck smiled, “Johnny wants his head.”
81. “I can imagine,” Tank replied, dryly, “Ripp, what were you thinking?”
“I don’t see why it’s such a big deal!” Ripp said, exasperated, “If I dated any other woman
on the planet, there wouldn’t be this kind of uproar!”
“Well. Not ANY woman on the planet. Maddie’s off-limits.” Buck pointed out with a grin,
earning a glare from Ripp.
“So Johnny didn’t take it well?” Tank asked.
82. “Johnny doesn’t know yet,” Buck told Tank, “We left before he found out.”
“So Jill’s going to tell him?” Tank questioned.
“Nope, Ophelia is,” Ripp replied, “Jill’s back at the hotel.”
“Oh for Wright’s sake, you’ve brought Jill here, too? Johnny’s going to go ballistic when he
finds out that not only are you screwing his sister, but you’ve run away to the city with her,
too!”
“Also Dad doesn’t know we left yet, so there’s going to be that to deal with…” Ripp said,
sheepishly.
83. “Ripp, do you ever use your brain?” Tank sighed, “We need to sort this all out.”
“Are you saying call Dad?” Buck murmured. He was the most afraid of their father’s temper.
Tank shook his head, “That can wait until tomorrow, and then I’ll phone him. He still
doesn’t like me, but at least he tolerates me.”
84. “Also I noticed you have a MASSIVE house here, Tank. And hotels aren’t cheap…”
Tank rolled his eyes, “Fine. You and Buck can come stay with us for a bit.”
“What about Jill?”
“Yes,” Tank answered, “But if Johnny comes knocking her, I’m not dealing with it.”
85. “Just be careful, okay, Ripp?” Tank said, in a concerned tone, “Don’t throw a friendship
away over a girl.”
“She’s not just a girl.” Ripp replied, quietly.
“Anyway, now that you two are here and interrupting what was supposed to be a quiet
night in with my family, who wants to meet their niece?”
Grins formed on both faces of Tank’s brothers, and despite himself, Tank smiled as he rose
from the table and walked to the nursery.
86. “You know what, that went better than expected,” Ripp commented, once Tank had left the
room, “I honestly thought he was going to whine about the fact Jill’s part-alien.”
Buck shook his head, “He seems a lot more chilled out. Can you believe he’s a dad now?”
Ripp snorted, “Nope. He still looks like the Incredible Sulk, but I’m not convinced he’s the
same man.”
“I don’t think he is,” Buck admitted, with a smile.
87. Tank re-entered the room with a small child in his arms, “Ripp, Buck, this is Danielle. She’s a
little sleepy because it’s getting late, but-”
“How cute is she!” Ripp interrupted, getting to his feet and rushing over to his brother, “Can
I hold her?”
Tank gently passed his daughter over to Ripp, amused by Ripp’s enthusiasm.
88. “Hello cutie, I’m your Uncle Ripp,” Danielle grinned at her uncle, causing an enormous grin
to spread across his face, “Look, she likes me!”
Tank watched, alarmed, as Ripp started to toss Danielle in the air, “Ripp, be careful!”
“Calm down, Tank, Mum used to do this with Buck, remember?”
89. “Oh Tank, she’s perfect,” Ripp gushed as Danielle giggled again, “What did you say her full
name was?”
“Danielle Lavender Wrongway,” Tank announced, proudly.
* * *
90. That’s it for this time, but first, here’s Danielle’s personality: 9/5/5/0/6 – I can’t tell you
how excited I am to *finally* get Danielle into the story!
Also, Dimitri McCarthy, Tara’s alien boyfriend is Maddie’s 3rd cousin. Or something. He’s
ridiculously distant to the main line, anyway. Just in case no one recognised him
That’s all I have for this time!
See you soon!