In this chapter, Sean meets an old army buddy, gets some advice, and we meet his twin sister and her spouse.

Bev and I looked at each other, unsure how to continue. I am going to need to make a few phone calls in the morning, I thought to myself.

“Honey, it’s because we thought you were a boy,” Bev said. “We can talk about it in the morning, OK?”

“Alright mommy,” was the reply.

Hidden Intent Part 1

I did not have what they call a happy childhood. My father was a drunkard and a bully and I grew up spending a lot of time hiding in, or sometimes under, my bed. He was a road-worker and played as hard as he worked, leaving my mother and me to scrape along as best we could.

Nancy shows her true nature

You asked for it. And I finally got it started. A sequel to "A Friend in Deed."

Because of his previous actions, Marcus has received gifts from the gods. He is determined not to abuse them. (He has read his classical literature) But these gifts have a way of calling attention to themselves. He believes he is doing well with the changes they have caused. He and Janet have even found girlfriends. But they aren't the only consequences from his actions. One in particular is waiting on the chance to strike.