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Penny, I really enjoyed this chapter. What amazes me is that even though the characters are in different situations with the removal of Jake Green from the equation, their basic qualities are still intact. Gray, for instance, struggles to lead no matter what.
The ending was quite chilling with Freddie making it clear that this is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. I sense Jake's discoveries are about to get far more frightening.
Thanks Sandra!
I'm glad you think the characters are still themselves; I really wanted that to come across. And you're very right, Freddie is giving Jake a bit of foreshadowing.
Thanks for reading!
With each chapter I get more and more intrigued. I do like how you portrayed Gray. I thought the whole scene with accurately showed how Gray would govern with any help. I do agree that Gray has a heart and a conscience and that he tried to do right by the town but just lacked the necessary skills necessary to do a good job.
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This government though- haven't been much help at all. Maybe they think we're beyond help." He looked at Jake, a silent plea in his eyes.
Even in this Jericho, people are still looking toward Jake to help solve the town problems.
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"You probably don't remember me. Skylar Stevens. My dad owned the salt mine."
He nodded, wondering where this was going, why her eyes had taken on a sparkle.
"I'm really sorry about your father. He was a good man. A great mayor."
He was somewhat taken aback. In all his recent dealings with Skylar, she had never expressed anything of the sort.
"If there's anything I can do, if there's anything you need, just let me know. I'm here every day."
He sensed there was something more to the excitement evident on her face when he arrived, but as he was eager to get outside and find his family, he just smiled and thanked her.
I was intrigued by this interaction between Jake and Skylar. I sense a change for the better in Skylar from the person she was in Season 1. I also got the feeling that Skylar is hiding something. I curious to know what it is.
It seems that there is someone in your story who is not happy with the status quo and wants to do something to try and change things. I'm especially interested in finding out who the graffiti artist is.
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But why are they all sitting back and taking it? The people I know would never let this happen to them.
A lot of things have happened, and many are simply beyond all of this now Jake.
Freddie had lost all traces of his usual joking manner. It sent a chill through Jake to hear.
What a great ending ,it just leaves me wanting more.
Thanks Skyrose!
You are right, about both Gray and Skylar. And poor Jake, can't get away from his role of town hero, or at least, town helper.
Thanks for reading!
Well, well, well! Things sure are getting curiouser and curiouser!
I am very intrigued by Skylar acting as Gray's gatekeeper. I've often thought that if Gray had realized that Skylar was going to assert her rights to the salt mine in alliance with Dale, then he would have tried to head it off at the pass, either by adopting her or marrying her, whichever was easier to accomplish. I assume thaty have some sort of closer relatinship here, but I'm almost wondering if she's the power behind the throne! Can't wait to find out more about what's happening with that particular pair.
It was interesting to run into Jimmy and Bill, too, but more interesting to hear about the Mystery Tagger, leaving graffitti all over town. And, "Johnston Green for Mayor" is some interesting graffitti! I can see how it would drive Gray bonkers, and I really can't wait to find out who of the many suspects in town -- pretty much anyone who hasn't died, right? -- is doing it.
This part sets up some delicious mysteries... I'm looking forward to more, as well as finding out who we get to look in on next. :-)
Thanks Marzee!
I'm glad you enjoyed the mysteries. You'll hear more about them eventually, and I'll try not to spoil anything now by saying any more.
Thanks for reading!