Hi, Leslie -
I wanted to jump in with a few thoughts before I get too far in the story, which I am enjoying so very much! To think of Jack and Ennis - right now! - living such a wonderful life at the Lazy L makes me so happy.
Chapter 1 - Ennis on a cell phone!!!
Priceless. And how I love mention of all their special days - what great milestones - especially Don Wroe Day and peanut butter!
I love you, Jack. It’s that simple.”
Big happy sigh. I've been meaning to tell you how much I love your banner - and guess now is a good time - I love your banner!
Chapter 2 has to be one of most beautiful chapters I've read - not just in your story - but in any story! You didn't tell us - you
showed us - what making love is between two people who know each other so intimately and have such a deep, all-consuming love and passion that only grows stronger with time.
Chapter 3 -
“I pushed the button,” said Ennis.Love the marital shorthand! - and their entire early morning talk. I'm impressed with all the homework you must have done about the history of the Lazy L and its designation as a Century Farm. You know me - can't get enough of all the bits of minutia that I find so fascinating! Ennis surprised me about the piercing - but in a good way! It certainly is a compliment to your writing that your readers react so strongly to your story and the characters they love so much!
Chapter 4 - How great to see Bobby again! Ennis lecturing the doctor! God, that was great -
Ennis bristled a bit at this comment. He looked at Josh. “Doc, I’m noticin’ yer wearin’ a weddin’ ring, I’m assumin’ yer married.”
Josh nodded yes.
“How would you like it if I asked if yer wife was stepping out on you, out a the blue like that?”
I was glad Ennis made that point, as that was exactly what I was thinking!
Chapter 5 - "Ennis's Chest Condition" - you and Ennis are evil, Leslie!
Had me getting a little panicky there - along with Poor Jack! I am glad they discussed that post-divorce postcard. And Jack finds the piercing sexy - I had a feeling he would!
I'll try to comment more in the next few days! Thanks again!
Marie
