OK, this is now the third fandom you have got me hooked on! Good story-hope your IT problems get resolved quickly.

Boy, Carrie, defensive much? I mean, just because you lied to your son about who his father is, which has lead to a shooting? She's lucky Becky is much more calm than Adam is, especially given what's coming next.

And there it is... ;) I still say it's lucky that Mike has a family of the kind that's big enough to be family for anyone who needs it... ;)

Loved the line about leaving the rolling around in the dirt to the men, might be a good idea. ;) And I love that way she's working it, could've called the kids, but nah... And to be honest, the kids don't need that. They's been shocked too many times there.

Great chapter *hugs*

Can't blame the woman for being a bit upset... Hell, who wouldnt', ;) Would be kinda confusing, and yep, something going on... Looking forward to finding out what... :D

Sweet ending to the chapter, sticking together, well said. There's nothing like family when you need support... At least if it's a good family, and a really good family can be family enough for everyone who needs one.. :D

Awsome chappter *hugs*

So, so happy to see a new chapter. I loved Adam's reaction to Carrie. It was perfect! But what a way to end it! I hope you don't leave us hanging for too long.

So glad you're back! What a relief that the truth is finally out there.

Oh! I've missed you Mouse!

What a tense chapter! I thought there might be some rolling in the dirt too! The family will be sad to know Mike isn't their relative.

Oh I'm glad you are continuing the story. LOL I would expect Adam to be a little abrupt with Carrie. He always puts things so well! Nice job on this chapter!

It will be interesting to see how Carrie is going to explain all this once it gets to be that time. The lie about Crane is what set all this off. Will the McFadden clan forgive? Probably, but still...

I hope your power wasn't out for too long.

Glad that Carrie is finally in Murphys. Perhaps we're getting close to finding out why she fingered Crane as Mike's father? Poor Crane, I'm still praying he pulls through.

Lovely surprise to see a new chapter! So happy to get another glimps. So enjoying your story!

Thanks for the update, especially given the circumstances. Hope you get your power back on soon. Have a safe and happy new year.

What a great chapter! I loved all the little McFadden's. Of course everytime I finish a chapter I'm always hoping for more. But that's sort of a self-perpetuating problem - if your story wasn't so good . . . I wouldn't want to read it! ThAnks!

Thanks for the new chapter. Wow, it's weird to hear Guthrie being such a grown up, we're so used to him being 12, it's cool to hear what a good man he's grown up to be. He did good with the kids. The thought Evan had about preferring horses was cute!