Ireen -- this is KILLING me!! The angst is over the top, but then that's your style. Sweet, smart little Quinn, beautiful Jackson, meek made of steel Katie, mean as a snake mother-in-law -- who says there are no snakes in Ireland -- best friend Bettie, motherless Devin, and Uma! Wonderful story! I read the 2 chaps on FF several years ago, and it was so intense, I knew I'd never make it waiting on an update. Somehow, I found you here, and am caught now! Hope you can update soon -- until then. . . maybe Jackson/Edward will grow up!