Thanks for all the heartfelt reviews! I recently went and reworked chapter 13, so it's as you see here. Before it didn't really involve any physical abuse, that was later added and that was why it was fairly easy to resolve in one last part. I've added more here which makes me wonder if I might need more for chapter 14... but I'm not sure. But anyway, thanks again. I'm glad you guys are hanging with me and enjoying the story.
Laura
