This is exactly how I think she would react and I have wondered ever since we saw her on the series running in to see Mr. Parker to ask about the baby. She was really afraid for her 'baby brother'. She ran in and was breathing hard "Daddy, I just heard". SO if she learned the baby was hers and that he was dying...yeah it would go this way. You know her so well. This was so sad. There is so much yearning and pain.

"When Angelo had thrust the child into her arms, and then just as abruptly thrust the truth upon her, she had cried. And she had begged him to hold on. "

:( Crying.

Thank you for the note at the end. I was worried. I am still worried. Even having already read it.... I am so scared.

"Sometimes you don't have to become a monster to stop one, Jarod. But sometimes you do, and this is one of those times.".....Mirage, that says it all right there you wordsmith! And this... "Hell hath no fury, Motherfuckers." I'm still loling about your note at the beginning. Jarod singing I will survive. It kind of ties in with the story. I hopehe does surivve and Miss Parker too. Please? Post more soon and thank you for updating this after 3 years!!! 3 years! It was worth the wait. I don't want to wait another 3 years for the rest of it though. Ahhhh "Karma is a bitch; Miss Parker is her name" Best line of all time.

Jarod hit Sydney! OMG! So like...I've always wanted to see Jarod get angry and hit Sydney but I never really wanted it to happen...like a dream or if Jarod did it in a nightmare....or in this case where Jarod is not himself. And I've finally seen it. I SEE IT because you flesh out  the characters the best of all. Thank you Mirage! You are a fan of the show and I can tell and you have The Pretender in your fingertips and inside your heart. I think you really love this show to know it and the charaters so well as you do! Your not writing the TP novels and I've accepted that finally, but this is better. You get a free way to write what you want when you want!! This is better than the novels anyway. Thank you for your dedication to the show and characters. You keep the dream alive for me.

Vivid, stunning, all good things here Mirage. You never cease to amaze. More please?

I love it so much and can see them in each word, they are so in character they way on the show. I can see them coming together. I know they may not but it is ok too. Don't ever stop writing your wonderful stories. Update soon.

Mirage Oh my god!!! <3 :) This is best story ever!! You made my day with the update and then I read the story and the day is even better. I'm shocked and happy. I love that everyone is in character, that you gave us some insights into all the character's minds, the dialouge is what I'd expect from the show. I was always into the drama and Mirage you delivered!! Your plots are always so full of character and content and very complex. Please don't ever stop writing or I'll have nothing to read. :(

Love it. Your writing is so descriptive and the characters were perfect. I agree with twisted that you should have been writer for THe Pretender. It's exquisite to read anything you write no matter how tragic and this is sooooo tragic. Can't wait to read the rest. 

Amazing. You entertain us and you also highlight crimes and their lasting effects on victims. Did you know that on average, an abused woman returns to her abuser 7 times before she finally breaks for good? Things can get really confusing in the minds of victims and the abusers! I wouldn't say Parker is a nut case or anything, no more than usual. She's the average victim doing what victims do. She's entrapped just like she was with the Centre and Mr. Parker and it stands to reason if she'd fall prey to the Centre, take orders from Raines, then she could easily fall victim to Jarod. I'm glad there's been no more abusive behavior on his part but he shouldn't have pursued her. But in my heart of hearts I think he would try to fix her just like he tried to fix all the wrongs that were done with his sims and everyone wants their children to be happy! so many complications, Mirage! You really did great with the characters, and the story is heartbreaking but it fits their personalities splendidly and is so well written! Do update soon as I want to see how you move forward with the divorce, it's sure to be painful. Will have my hanky handy.

Author's Response:

Thanks for the review. Mm, I think you're right. Jarod has always tormented and manipulated Miss Parker, and then accuses her father (fathers) and the Centre of the same. I think the muse enjoys pointing out his manipulation, enjoys demonstrating them in a very clear and distinct way because his manipulations are usually so subtle that some viewers don't even realize how dark he truly is. He plays hero and victim when he's actually a bit of narcissist. The end is coming, maybe it won't be too painful. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Christoph.

Mirage you don't disappoint! This story continues to hold my attention like no other ever has and the idea of MP cheating on Jarod with his clone is so brutal and so raw and plausible. He is Jarod but he has never hurt her. I anxiously await the conclusion but I wish this would go and on.

WOW! You nailed them again. They are so complicated!! It's been some time since I've reviewed but I'm still here reading I promise. I think you are underrated, I think you should write with Steve and Craig. I wanted to say that. I know some people have problems they don't seem to understand teh darkness of the show and give you a hard time. Don't stop writing. You write the best pretender stories, better than one I paid for recently and I won't make that mistake again when I can read you instead.

And that apron is awesome!!