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I guess that would depend on your country of origin. Though I agree with you. B

I think I mentioned one of the "new folks" before. One or more of the "newly rescued" but I feel like Mike is now a part of the family. Enough angst and turmoil if one or more f the new rescues gets it. Could be in another attack or an undiagnosed physical problem: heart or brain or aneurism too massive for the pod. New rescues are not chipped and don't have nanites. B

In your line of work I'm sure you have see too much of that. But we have enough sci-fi here to take it somewhat out of RW. Depends what YOU consider "core". I think most of the "family" is now in the core.

so there will be a, if not main, at least a first teir character biting the dust relatively soon...actuall their will be several deaths as things start to go to hell! But who.. Hans comes to mind and maybe whoever he fingers. B You're scaring me! B

As you said some of the main characters have their own charm BUT this whole story seems to be about Max. Real stretch to see the story continue in the setting presented without him. Why are you fixated on death of the "good guys"? I think many of us would rather see destruction of the bad guys BUT we don't have your imagination. B I second that. B

If you have decided on death then so be it. Weren't there like 30+ people brought in? May one or some of them? Hate to see one of the mains eliminated; you've done too good a job in getting us attached to them. . Thank you for not putting on a BAD cliffhanger - just anticipation of good things to come. Of course the teaser of Russian involvement in their welcoming party has yet to be devolved into. B @ Flexy68 - Where are you? Haven't seen any of your posts in the lasr few days. B

Some were a nickle and later some were a quarter. Some things are unexplainable to some of the younger generations. B

When you get stuck you call the tow truck. B

But not too easy. We "know" you write with both hands (one on each keyboard) with the number of posts in the many topics. B

I love your graphics. B

That sounds like another "religion" but they don't have churches just mosques.

Call them what they are: TERRORISTS ! B

OK. Just make it quick PLEASE. B

He did say Hans looked at the war spider before pulling the trigger. They are extremely good shots. Shoot the bullet out of the air? May is in combat mode - she MIGHT take exception to Max being a target. Or They gave him a gun but no ammo? Not sure where Alice is on trust. Of course the twins are still there AND armed. Hans goose is not only cooked but well done. Only question is - when does the meal start. B

Sniper014 I think you may have come up with the proper name for him. I wonder if the Hans is the brains behind this. It would seem that the "Mr Big" was at the funeral. Nothing to indicate that he was rhere. Where did he get the pistol? B

DAMN IT !! Another cliffhanger !! Almost had to go for my heart medicine. Definitely will have to if we don't get 28 QUICKLY. B

Head down. Vest up ! B

You must like it - you keep going there ! Either that or you like the sound of incoming? B

Real world sucks at times ! B

Still a good chapter, in my opinion. Many possibilities. You can develop the threads in future posts. The only problem I see is that it will usually take too long to do that in one chapter and "the natives get restless"!. NOW if sped your fingers up and could give us 30 thousand or more words in less than a week that would be AWESOME ! B

I think you have a point. He did offer to turn it into a bloodbath now. But the sheriff did say he would pass the message on. Maybe to one of the attendees, who may decide to call it a bluff. That could make it very interesting and more than a little scary. Don't know what Max is carrying. Only 4 snipers and probably 30 plus potential targets. Most sniper rifles are bolt not semi. Guess we will just have to wait until Mags decides to give another dose of nerve medicine. B

Having problems with my tablet also. Screen too small ond typing with a stylus is a PAIN. Mostly using a laptop with a full keyboard. I agree with you post that generated this one. B

Almost another cliffhanger. Glad you kept going after one of the twins got hit. Going to the funeral from that had me wondering. Obviously someone is running the sheriff's office. "I'ii pass the message on". Suspect they will need more coffins: YEAH. Love the twins in Kevlar. Interesting to see what you will do with the ranch situation. Enjoy your time "off the grid". "We" will start hounding you in a week. B

DAMN !! You sure stirred up a storm with that. B