Author's Chapter:
(bows to the floor) My humblest apologies to all my readers for this delay. My home computer, an ancient Mac G3, has been cut off from the internet entirely. I had hoped the new flash drive I purchased would allow me to sneak personal files onto my work laptop, but it's a USB 2 and the G3 only has USB 1 ports.
Familial Pain IS complete. There are three chapters left. I will post them as soon as I can get home internet access and/or another portable media compatible with USB 1 and 2.
In the meantime, allow me to leave you with this preview.
She gasped and began to tremble. I put my arm around her waist, holding her steady. When I was finished, I stood and went to my desk, opened a drawer. Retrieving a pad and some tape, I turned back and bandaged her shoulder.
"Button up, Rin." While she obeyed, I put the supplies away and pressed the intercom. "Mr Watanabe, please report to my office immediately."