Author's Note
First allow me to apologize for not doing this sooner, but I do owe my readers an explanation for my lengthy absence. After I posted my last chapter, I had a couple of very hateful pm's from a disgruntled reader. This individual wasn't necessarily blasting my story, but me personally as a writer and to some degree as a person, even though this individual really didn't know me. I will not go into the details, but needless to say, I was hurt and angry.
I know that I shouldn't have allowed this one person to affect me so much, but I had so much going on in my real life (nothing bad, just busy) have to admit that I did. It caused me to doubt myself for a while and as a result, I avoided writing for a while and I have to admit that it was an error on my part to do so.
I have received so many inquiries and that has made me realize that I was so wrong in giving this one person have that control. I do so appreciate everyone's concern and I can't than you enough. You have certainly reminded me that writing provides me with a much needed outlet and so once again, I have picked up the proverbial pen and I have a chapter that has been beta'd and I am currently reworking a couple of things. I have already started the next chapter as well, so I am getting back in the swing of things.
As my loyal readers, I do feel that I should ask your forgiveness for letting this happen. I should have just brushed the hurtful words aside and ignored the blatant stupidity of this person. I should have remembered the many wonderful people I have counting on me to deliver a top notch story instead on the one person who was determined to make me miserable. So, I beg your forgiveness and hope that you will continue to enjoy the story. I am hoping to have the next chapter up by Friday.
Again, I hope that you will stick with me and that you will continue to enjoy the story. If not, I completely understand. Thank you all for your concern and I certainly promise that more Tony angst and Papa Bear Gibbs is on its way!
Sincerely,
ncismom