Really enjoyed this. Parker was just about to give in and Jarod was so very close to happiness but then bam! I especially loved the descriptions you poured into this series. Great work, Witch1.

I like it but please tell me that it isn't complete and please update soon.

I began reading this about six months ago and wanted to reserve my comment for the completion because it seemed that you were planning an unlikely and very cliche happy ending, the likes of which have become canon among the fan fic community. I am so pleased with your attention to detail and your very realistic, if even pessmistic, perception of everyone's favourite malfunctioning non couple. Since you gave us three separate endings, I will coment on each one individually.

The first, "In The Abstract" is, if I understand correctly, your gift to the Parker-Jarod shippers and even though it almost has that stench of same old happy ending despite the odds, you left much to the imagination and also you spanned the story over four plus years and that's very realistic, I believe. I enjoyed it for what it was: A gesture of appeasement to the fans and a valliant nod to the writers-creators of The Pretender and their fascination with The Wizard Of Oz. Good Job on this one, Mirage.

It just didn't get any better than this, Mirage. I think that even though you mentioned that Irreconcilable Differences was the original ending, it's this ending, Perdition, you gave more of yourself, there's a great deal more detail. I loved the mirrored similarities between ending 2 and 3 and the way you carried this to the end. Jarod always wins in the end and the fact that the entire relationship was a lie and that everyday from before Carthis to the end of this chapter where we read about their life in Greece was a pretend on his part. It's brilliant, plausible and it's obvious that you poured every ounce of your pessimism into this ending and thought out every single detail to meticulously build this plot and the exhillirating climax and finally the end where Parker is still lying though she doesn't know why. I adore this ending and your audacity to post even if some readers were put off by the extremely anamorphic ending. Gutsy. This is my favourite ending, and considering that these two are products of the Centre, it's a very probable ending. Exceptional work here, Mirage.

Author's Response:

Thanks, DarkAngel.

I couldn't write a "forgive, forget and live happily ever after" ending because, fact is, it's not always possible to overcome the odds. 

ITA was indeed written for the shippers. I knew the only way I could give any hope of happiness was to type up a dream sequence.

ID - glad you liked.

Ah, Perdition. You're probably right that I've put off some readers but, it seemed to fit the story. Besides, Jarod is a genius. He can be anything he wants to be, including an evil, controling bastard. 

Another amazing update!!! I hope to see a steamy scene in the future and I know it's going to end but not too soon I hope. The characters are dead on, you nail them every time. You are a great author and if you don't write professionally, you should. Can't wait to find out what happens next.

Author's Response: Hi and thanks, TheDarkAngel. I'm not sure if it's what one would term "steamy" but the new chapter may be to your liking. Maybe. Thanks for all the kind words, I really don't know that I've "nailed" them, they are very complex characters, and no, I'm not a writer. Those deadlines and demands wouldn't mesh well with busy schedule and my muse is always abandoning me.

Thank you, thank you!! I was afraid that Jarod shared the details of her torture with her family and betrayed her trust....I was extremely relieved that it was just a misunderstanding on Miss P's part, that he was only breifing them about the possibility that Alex was after them. Even though Jarod is in charge, Parker was dead on right about the mad man and I love you for writing it like that. The power struggles are wonderful, but I'm glad Jarod put his foot down when it concerns the investigation...it shows that he's trying to protect her because he loves her, even if he was wrong about Alex's MO...Jarod isn't perfect lol and you always shows us that. I can't wait for the next update! You are so awesome!!!

You are very unpredictable. I like the violence, and the nice hurt/comfort quality to this fic and just how ballsy Jarod can be. You must write more.  

Author's Response: Me? Unpredictable? No. Sometimes, I guess. I will try to write more. Thanks for the r&r, Dark Angel.

That was WAY hot Mirage. I tend to love the darker fics, specifically the darker Jarod fics so I really love this and it is a very fine line that you tread I know and I know you don't want to cross into non consent but really, more reluctance would be cool and the cuffs would be ok to use on her during sex. If your muse is willing. So far, I LOVE this!

Author's Response: Thanks, DarkAngel. It's a very fine line indeed and although the muse is very willing, I am not. I won't be adding any non-consent to this fic. I may toss the cuffs/reluctance into the party, hmm, I don't know yet. For you dark and naughty non-conster-ers: Lady Muse may cook something up come autumn (Yes, another insane idea hurled itself at me last night), but for now, I think I'll try not to scare anymore readers, haha.

lol, I feel better too now that you've purged this from your mind and shared with us!! Mirage, Mirage, Mirage, woman you can certainly grab our attention. Jarod junxtaposed in a hell of a predictment....he wants revenge for that woman and absolution for himself. Always wondered what would happen if his angered got the best of him. Very Anne Rice-ish scenery. And you finished Nemesis!!!

Excellent! I'm the first to review this chapter? I'm still thrown by the latin maybe everyone else is to but I love the descriptions and it's always a pleasure to see Jarod upset and Sydney doing what he does best. Great interaction and realistic. The Miss Parker and Broots side was very funny and entertaining and I like the message you send about women's clothes not meaning they are whores. That was good. I'm guessing Jarod is going to be pissed when Parker shows up with Broots.

I hope you will update this and all your other fics too! What a hell of a ride Mirage!

Ok first lemme say I don't know how you can write ..what is it now..... 5 or 6 fics at a time.. I want to thank you for updating and actually finishing what you start. I want to kiss you for continuing to write...I'm not a lesbian either but I think you are terrific! Just don't stop writing. Some of us are down about the TP reboot so you can't let us down. Keep going love...and give us an idea of what happened to Miss P please.