Awww - I'm sorry gang!
I wasn't all that happy with part 9 and, after some tough love from the most excellent beta in the world, I realized why (knowing really is half the battle). Rather than force the story, I'm letting it percolate for a few days until my muse comes off her holiday sugar high.
Thanks for (hopefully) sticking with me.
Here's wishing everyone the happiest of new years!
