The Hunters

[a_contemplative_life]

I just realized this morning what a terrible predicament I've put Dave in. He's the only one with a wife and kids to think about.

[PeteMork]

You've left me breathless.

Tom began to groan again. But this time, Dave heard articulation, muffled and thick. Two words, barely intelligible, from the burning mouth.

"I'm . . . sorry."

Thanks for that. I really was quite fond of Tom.

[gary13136]

Tom's demise & the end of Chapter 12.

I believe this is the first time you've ever announced the end of a chapter.

But you've written so many I could be wrong.

[gary13136]

Poor Tom. At least he did apologize. What else can a fellow do when his misdeeds catch up with him? I hope Eli and Jed aren't found out, but knowing acl, I don't think he will make it easy for them.

[a_contemplative_life]

You've left me breathless.

Tom began to groan again. But this time, Dave heard articulation, muffled and thick. Two words, barely intelligible, from the burning mouth.

"I'm . . . sorry."

Thanks for that. I really was quite fond of Tom.

I was too.

Of course, I was fond of Maria, too. ACL = AHB, or so they say.

[DMt.]

'Every blade of grass proves there is no death' - Walt Whitman

And anyway, you have to write what you have to write. IIRC, you first applied the epithet AHB to yourself, after rubbing out Maria; evidently it cost you dear, but then we know that sometimes the Muse is harsh.

[a_contemplative_life]

Eli throws a tantrum, but doesn't get very far. http://let-the-right-one-in.com/fancont ... s-chp-xiii

Sometimes my Eli makes me laugh.

[PeteMork]

I love it! Eli throwing a temper tantrum. Now that's a first! And Jed calling his bluff. It's probably been a long time since Eli hasn't gotten his way, at least with anyone who know the possible consequences of his anger. I'm really enjoying this!

[Nicro]

The temper tantrum was quite the superb touch.....Lets you still see the child side of Eli.

[thestich]

I like the temper tantrum also. Petty 12 year old "do it my way".

I also like the reality of the situation where they know the police will/might figure out what happened, and they are facing the facts.

Even so, I can still see Eli's point. He thinks disaster follows him everywhere (maybe rightly so ).

One of my favorite quotes from Eli in the book similar to "Why can't I ever have what I want" (can't find the exact quote).