Well, MaineWriter, once again you bring a wonderful story to us. The inner wrokings of the Twist/del Mar house have been great to read about, the kids growing up to recognize 2 dads, the growth and love each has for the others and,even with the problems of life and their need to protect each other again and again, the solidarity they have formed. And the ongoing inadequacy and self-esteem issue that Jack and Ennis have, which keeps creeping back to haunt us (and them) even as they time and again profess their love and need for each other. I really like the direction you have chosen, knowing it is going to have to come to a close soon, but I will keep coming back to read it more. I hope this is the last we hear of the tire-iron which has loomed over them for such a long time. Maybe even Lureen can become a 'nice' and 'accepting' and 'loving' person, but I won't hold my breath on that one. I ROFLMAO about the 'armpit sandwich' bit, that was truly inventive. I'm really looking forward to the way you wrap this story up, giving peace to all the characters (hopefully) and to us. Great Work!!