Well I am back. I try and try to stay away, but can not seem to stay away. I can not say that I have enjoyed the last several chapters, but I can not say that they were not well done. Many of my favorite books are not easy to read, the difference is that they are finished when I start reading. Yes I am one that will read the last few pages if I get to upset. I am relying on your promise for a happy ending. I am hoping a happy ending is not that the family gets a new pet named Spike. Also please put your sadistic talents(I mean that in a positive way) to good use when it comes to Maggie and Mark getting what they deserve.

Author's Response: Hi Laura. Bless you for hanging on in there! It is probably a story best read when complete in a way. I wasn't fibbing when I said things can be put right, and I have dropped a few clues along the way as to how this might occur. :D Thanks for letting me know you're still reading.

It's a shame that you've had some negative feedback about this fic, yes it is very dark and disturbing, but you did make this clear when you started posting it so I am a bit baffled why some are not happy with it.
The writing is excellent and I read every chapter with my breath held, praying when I open up each chapter if that is going to be the one where Walsh gets her comeuppance.
It's going to be interesting to see how you manage to get things put right at the end of the fic.

Author's Response: Hi Chris, thank you very much for your kind words. They are much appreciated. I agree that being 'told off' for being dark when it has been warned of is a little odd, and sometimes they are a little harsh. I think this is perhaps a story some should read when complete. I'm delighted that you're enjoying it and that you're waiting with bated breath. Thanks again for commenting and I hope that when the rescue comes that I can still keep you on tenterhooks. :D

I came back to see if you were still torturing Spike.. and maybe had some type of storyline going besides this.. getting worse it seems.

too bad. Its your story. I think you have the talent to write something better.

Author's Response: Thanks for taking the time to comment, Pam. I appreciate it. Though I will have to say that although I will take it as a compliment when you say I have the talent to write somethng better - I am proud of how this story is written and of the plot. Perhaps it would have been fairer to say the talent to write something to your taste or not so dark ,rather than better? I have promised Maryperk a fluffy spuffy so perhaps you will try that when it gets posted? :D

Cam is going to blame himself when he realises eventually what Maggie made him do to Spike. Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Well thank you very much for saying you can't wait for more as this chapter has caused a bit of an exodus! LOL! The rescue will begin soon. See you tomorrow for the next chapter :D