Hey Gang -

Okay, here's the scoop: I've decided not to continue this story - Not for the time being, at least. There are several reasons, the most prominent being that now that the teachers at school have "eased" us back into the school routine, they're cracking down hard on homework and projects that are taking up pretty much all of my time. That is, all of my time when I'm not working on my musical commitments, which come from another school and set of teachers altogether. So, basically, I can't juggle seven academic subjects, four different instruments, set design and construction for a drama co. AND keep up with homework. As much as I love to write creatively and for fun, it's not a luxury I can afford right now. I've actually been contemplating this ever since I posted Chapter 2, but felt like I had to continue writing because it was the only story like it on the board. However, that has recently changed. Lisa O'Brien has since written a story that has basically the same storyline as mine was to have, only hers is MUCH further along than mine. She does a great job of characterizing, and seems to be a more reliable poster. So, if you really want to know what happens, go ahead and check it out: "It's a Mom Thing," story I.D. 1539006. Kudos to Lisa; you did a better job than I was headed towards. Sorry about this.

~Thinker2010