Finally getting a chance to catch up with this. Beautiful story I'd love to read a sequel. Especially like that P,A and L seem to have found a way of making a difficult situation work. More stories please :)

Thank you so much for the edit. It is so beautiful.
Look up the lyrics to the song- Meadowlark from The Baker's Wife by Stephen Schwartz. He wrote Wicked. Beautiful song with a beautiful meaning.

Been away for a bit and have thoroughly enjoyed returning to the last few chapters of your fic.

Thanks for sharing - and yes please to more!

Oh yay! A lovely ending for all of them. Even Leo gets a happier ending than usual. I can picture a mini-Assumpta having both men wrapped around her little finger!

This was a lovely story, a good blend of angst, drama and romance without getting bogged down in any of them. While I'm sad to see it finished, I can only hope that it'll give you a chance to write us another one. Soon? Please? :)

This Epi is a 9.999999. As Peter would say- "It's such a little thing". What is the reason and meaning behind Malachy Joseph? A tiny footnote to the Epi. I was so waiting for it from Tinity's buildup. Kept thinking about it all day yesterday. I read a new chapter three times before I review. I gobble the first time, chew the second, and savour the third. You definitely have the foundation here to start another story. Loved the secret chips that aren't a secret anymore. WHO is Yvonne? Yes start a new story.

Ah darlin, what a great chapter. We didn't have to go through the birth after finding out that Assumpta punched Peter in the face. Ouch! I love the baby's name. Very touching meaning and reasons for the - I will be asking about this in my review of the Epilogue. It does take a good man to raise and love another man's child. Also, these qualities are tested when you let that other man be a part of the child's life. With the Epilogue- three years later, you may have another story. I think so.

We can always count on you to nurture the characters and allow them to grow. You have crafted a remarkably beautiful outcome from the very messy situation they found themselves in; no easy task, but you certainly make it look that way! Thank you for this. Always eager to see more from you.

Thank you for a really great story. I look forward to being entertained by you in the future. You captured the characters and presented them in fine fashion.

Ah, here we go. Labor and then the birth. What will she have? A boy or girl? And the name?If Peter was home, would she have taken Leo? I think not. Question. Do you have another story in the hopper? Love them just love them.

Aww cute, sweet and entertaining in equal measure. I'm intrigued that it's not finished...

Aw. Very very fluffy for you AR,but I like it. It's like indulging in a good bubble bath when you usually take a shower. brillant

Awwww. Super sweet. I'm so glad I got to read all the latest chapters in one hit so I could leave it on a happy note and not be screaming at the screen "nooooooooo!" ;)

I enjoyed Assumpta's hesitation, and Niamh's reassurances. The flowers from Leo were a nice touch; a good way to show his character's progression without having him gatecrash the wedding :)

It's interesting that you feel like you need more complications. I feel like their story is reaching a lovely resolution, in fact, I was half expecting this to be marked 'complete' and you to be posting another all new story! But then I realised that we haven't met the bub yet :D

Ah you're back and in fine writing form. As an ex-Catholic I feel Assumpta's intrepedation. Well done on the sermon of the third mass. Letting go of what ever burdens we carry is a relief. She just doesn't know it yet. I loved the word parlay over his do we love this couple so much? It's their three dimensional complexity as individuals and as a couple. Love the complexity you have revealed.

Loved the last two chapters,AR. So glad that some stories address Assumpta's issues with the church. Shame- now you need to elaborate a bit more. Can't wait to see her sit through her first mass with Peter. Loved the cupcakes of Chapter 12. Most girls get all soft and fuzzy when a guy cooks or bakes for them.

I have tingles all the way down my spine from that last line.