Cox totally put her in her place. Smack down. Poor MP. Superb writing though. Damn. just the way it's suppose to be.

You really got the momentum down and after reading your chapter note...yeah, so you woke up and just wrote it out? Purged as you say? I wish I could dream brilliant stories. This chapter is so funny. I love Mr. Operative. He tries to be confident but he just wants someone to talk to and he's smart and loves the simple things and hates smartphones. Just what I want in a man.

Love the new chapter. Your stories, chapters and writing just keeps getting better and better. Thank you so much for all these "gifts" you've given us Mirage. More please?

I dont' think Jarod is guilty is he? Either way....terrific writing as alway. The only author of Pretender caliber anymore. Please update soon.

I'm fanning myself like an insane menopausal person. My God. MY GOD! WOW. This is a rare treat from you. When you write Jarod and Parker having sex I think the neighborhood probably all craves a cigarette. It's like being there and feeling it. This was truly the most erotic thing ever. Not so much like the romance of Nemesis where he presses his hands to her and not so much like the savagery you've written in other fics Circles of Hell where even the consensual sex is way aggressive though in line with the story and not like Happenstance where they struggle for control. This is just--- erotic. Rarely do I get aroused reading other people having sex. You did it but you did it your way. I have to admit, Jarod telling her "it's all right" assuring her ... even though I know he's only saying he won't let her fall and she can completely fall back in his arms... it's just... I can imagine his voice and plus while they do these things... pushed me right on over. You just knocked my shoes off. Blows me away. I want a lover like that. You apparently have a stellar lover. I'm so envious. Please NEVER STOP WRITING.

I love what you did with the title, that he isn't afraid of her darkness and she isn't afraid of his and that's not what's keeping them apart. Because that's what love is I think, accepting everything the other person is, good and bad. Jarod and Parker aren't perfect. I like that you always reveal their humanity. Her response, "why are they all the same?" to his "why are you still here" (I hear him thinking to himself "why aren't you running?") is emotional for me. Parker's interaction with Broots and Julian is also splendid here Mirage. You KNOW these characters well (too well I think ;) ) and I'm grateful to you for writing and sharing with us. I was really expecting Parker to lose it there even though Jarod wasn't interrogating or even being assertive really. The back and forth they get caught up in and they did in the tv series but she pulls it together. If she bursts into tears and falls apart a little it'll be okay with me. This here though I think is probably less dramatic and with Cate I can see how children make you strong when you think you're at the end. I do appreciate so much that she was on the verge of attack and pulled herself back in and then was on the verge tears and did shed a few here but yanked herself back together. You showed that there was an effort on her part to keep it together and finally confess that she feels like hell and I don't blame her. She's been through hell. Thanks for being realistic with the abuse subject matter and writing the way it should be written about the way the memory messes things up. I get so damn tired of hearing people attack victims like Dr. Ford and others who don't accurately remember everything. Sometimes it's few flashes of details. This is truthful and I love you for being respectful and truthful. Anyhoo do update soon. I love reading you.

*bows dow* 

Impressive Mirage.

Jarod and Miss Parker have never been more Jarody and Miss Parkery as when you write them not since Pretender aired. This is Pretender perfect and I'm so glad you continue to honor the series I love so much. Please update soon.

Please update when you can. I love this.

Always a pleasure to read you Mirage. I've spent the evening with this story and I'm in love with it. I think it's telling that Jarod understands that he repulses Paker but I think he knows she's attracted in some ways or attracted to him at least when she isn't aware it's him, attracted to what he can do for her. They seem to mutually acknowledge that he can give her what she really wants but she's too repulsed by him to allow herself the satisfaction that he can give her. It's such a paradox and it's not fair and it's in keeping with canon but I sense a change and whether I'm right or wrong I look forward to what comes next. The story and your writing are so intriguing. More please?

Was so stoked to see you back here again. Yes! This is everything. We were denied so much as fans and I feel pretty damn blessed that you know the characters and know where to put them. Congratulations on this and know I'm eternally grateful to you.

Hey, 😊 awesome as usual Mirage, and clear and concise throughout, as always. I've already email reviewed this one, and it's unusual for you to not respond.Some others have voiced worries too.

I wanted to check in to ask is everything ok? I sent an email to ask but you haven't responded to that one either. I hope this is okay. No one knows how else to contact you as you aren't on Twitter or Facebook or.... anywhere.

I hope you're healthy, physically and ..in every way. I hope you're well.

You don't have to write for us. You know that. If you would say hey and let someone know you're ok some of us and definitely *I* would appreciate it.

😊 If you need anything let someone know. You've been there for me so many times and it's ok to let someone be there for you.

Please check in. You don't have to respond to every email or review either....just say hey or something please... whenever you can..and I will pass along that I've heard from you. I'm here for you ok?

Take care of yourself please.

Welcome back. I love this and particularly love how in character they all are. I have to see them when I read and I always do when I read you. Parker tried to conceal her real emotions and not let it show that she is afraid, hurt, and doesn't want to return Jarod. But Jarod sees all. I think he was pushing her to see if she'd react. That was always my explanation for him being cold and mean to her on the tv series, too. Please continue.