Hello all readers of Maps! Lovers of Halewater! This is not a new chapter. Sorry to dream boner kill you so early, but I didn't want anyone getting their hopes up. No, instead, this is a declaration/request announcement. Here are the main points of this thing: A. I am finishing Maps throughout this summer. B. I need a Beta reader. C. Hell yeah.

If any of these points interest you, please read on. If you have given up on this story because of my sucking, totally understandable. But, come ahhhhhn. Gimme a second chance! I won't let ya down! Alright enough groveling read on babes...

Hello? Is anyone out there?

Yup, it's me. The girl who left her faithful, enthusiastic, and lovely readers with an unfinished story for 2 years. 2 years? I can't believe that much time has passed. I mean, I'm about to be a Senior in college…holy shit the real world is fast approaching! Anyways, enough of that, I want to finish this story. I have ideas for other Halewaters, but I can't leave this one unfinished. It's my baby and I love it! And I love all of you for reading it. So I gotta finish it.

I stopped updating because I just got so busy with school, work, friends, and just living life. There are two very different paths this story can take, and I just couldn't take the time to decide what way I'd choose. Why am I blah blah blah-ing here about all this? Because if anyone out there would still like me to finish, please let me know! It will push me even more to dedicate myself to this. But no matter what I'm back on board. So even if there are only a few readers left; I owe it to you to finish this!

Now here is my biggest and most hopeful request…I need a new beta reader! I loved dress up romance xxx , but I've lost all her information. So if anyone wants to beta for this story, please message me! I'm just looking for someone who is going to reply promptly with suggestions and edits. Also, someone who doesn't mind bouncing a lot of ideas. If you're a feminist that is a plus, it's where my heart is when writing this so keep it in mind. (=

I'm sorry if you got a new chapter notification and are disappointed to see just me talking lots of shit. Buuut have no fear Shakespeare! The two paths I see this story going are clear in my head and will be easy to write with a committed beta. I hope your summers are starting out good! Thanks to everyone who has read this! Your reviews and messages encouraging me to come back to this story have been amazing. Thanks again!