Sorry everyone, this chapter was and is especially hard to write. While I do have most of this and the next chapters ready (besides tweaks and editing), this chapter is not.
I've been struggling since my grandmother's death and handling predatory relatives in dealing with her estate, as well as my own work and responsibilities. I've not been left with much free time.
I had hoped to be uploading it today, but damn it, it's just not right, and because of that, all the characters are on strike. So I'm going to sit down with them, meet their demands, and hopefully I will be able to get this done.
Thank you all for your patience.
