Its not that I didn't like the chapter. I did like it for the most part, actually. It just seemed like Logan was saying that he cares more about looks than inner maturity. It made is seem like Logan preferred Jean over Marie even if it was only sexually. I don't like it when Logan prefers anyone over Marie in any way.

Author's Response: It is quite hard to don't let Logan look like a pedophile (I don't like that thought at all). I'm watching quite often some Rogan music-videos and there you'll see clearly the child-like appearance of Marie in X1 and the more mature looking Marie in X2. I don't say that Logan doesn't think her attractive, but her appearance reminds him about her youth and that she needs to grow up (emotionally) and enjoy her teen-years. I think he wants what's the best for her, since he truly loves her for who she is (I don't think she has already developed her 'inner maturity' yet). And back to the Jean-topic: I don't like her at all (and Logan and everyone else WILL see what a bitch she really is and hate her - I have some plans with her), but I want to stay in character as much as possible with my stories and Logan is no saint - especially the animal-part of him should have the urge to mate with as many attractive woman as possible. And just because his relationship with Marie had shifted a little since they have a daughter together doesn't mean that he shrugged off his former life-style from one moment to the next, neither his thinking about other women.

Ok That was interesting. I don't like it that Logan doesn't consider Marie a worthy mate yet. Seriously what if something happened and she absorbed his healing for good and she never aged again. Would Logan hold her youthful looks against her and leave her for a more mature looking woman. This chapter made Logan's acceptance of Marie as a mate and life partner all about how old she looks. I don't like that. It also made is seem like Logan prefers Jean as a sexual partner until Marie looks older. Don't like that either. This story is getting kind long with no real change to show for it. I am getting bored with 29 chapters and we still aren't really in a different place than when we were at in chapter 2. Its well written and I like the story but I find my self thinking "move it along"

Author's Response: Sorry that you didn't like this chapter. I intended to show that Logan is aware of Marie's youth - she had been through a lot since her mutation kicked in and has now a lot of responsibility with her baby. I think Logan would have wanted her to emotional grow up and enjoy her childhood first (and catch up the time she lost while traveling alone on the road). She should first find her own place in 'society' and 'steady and develop' her character (kinda heal from her emotional roller coaster and traumas), before he would take their relationship to a new stage, she wasn't yet ready for - then again Becca's arrival twisted this plan. Logan feels/knows that Marie has a lot of potential to be a strong and independent woman and just needs time and support to grow. (IMO) Concerning Jean: of course he thinks Jean attractive and would jump her bones (ok, maybe now not any more), but he would have done any beautiful woman (he wouldn't had stopped Patty the slut in the last chapter if he hadn't Becca). We're talking about Logan here...rnBeginning with the next chapter, time will move much faster and I would be happy to hear from you again.

I liked this one very much. It was great and totally appropriate for Marie to want to toss the info back at Jean, the meddling PIA. And her feelings of not measuring up are understandable too. Love how Logan set her straight, noting that she's got a lot of growing up to do, with that hint of "who knows" thrown in.

Author's Response: Thanks :-)

I didn't like it at all -- I LOVED IT! This issue was bound to arise, pun very much intended, sooner or later and I think you handled it perfectly. As a feral, Logan is very much in tune with his body and all its urges and he is not used to holding them back. Marie is very wise to have let him go, thus allowing him to make the choice to remain faithful to her all on his own. And, of course, I'm very glad he made the right choice. --Wendie

Serves them both right. They ought to be on 'diaper dumping duty' for a week--at the very least!

Just for future reference: 'Apologize' is what you do; an 'apology' is what you say. So, Bobby and John came to 'apologize' or to make an 'apology'.

I love the whole hockey scene. The playfulness between Logan and Marie is wonderful; it's like a cement that binds them together as much as their love. Great job. --Wendie

Nice! Altho I totally agree w/ Marie... don't think it's all peaches and cream just cuz ya'll apologized!! I know Logan will get in his 2 cents when class starts!

Ororo was a very good choice to pay our pair a little "visit", she's extremely calm and is not wont to jump to conclusions! Tho I find it wrong that there's apparently an "open door" policy on Marie's room! Everyone deserves their privacy and just because of the circumstances around her and her daughter, it's still just plain WRONG to just go waltzing in, uninvited and/or unannounced, I don't care if she did knock first! Just MHO, tho, my measley 2 cents.

100!! Love it, keep it coming. And yeah would love to see Scott's reaction to baby puke. Did you know some babies can projectile vomit milk? Maybe across the dinner table ? Totally gross but funny at the same time!

Author's Response: Thanks for being no. 100! I already planned Scott to be a target (not only for Becca), but the dinner table is a nice idea hehe.

I love how 'basic' these moments are and yet they are jam-packed with emotion. I wonder if maybe Becca is the key to Logan's memories. She always reacts to his nightmares and she was 'paying attention' during the kiss (great kiss, by the way!). Don't know how he would do it, exactly, but what if the professor could poke around in her relatively uncluttered head and see what could be seen? Just a thought... --Wendie

Author's Response: Thanks for your review. Funny you aren't the only one to think that Becca has something to do with Logan accessing his memories. That thought never occurred to me while writing. I thought that Xavier's digging around in Logan's mind might have stirred the flashback, but this is another interesting concept. Anyway I always planned Becca to be (direct or indirect) the key to Logan's past.

Yeah, I agree w/Logan.... "Yet", with a whole LOT of disgust!!

When I read about the pool, I was thinking exactly along the lines of Prof Logan peppering in just a few exaggerations just to give the little kiddies something to think about and mull over!!!
Nice chapter, short and sweet with just teensy bit of Jean bashing (Only Jean seemed uneasy to admit that there were questions, even she had no immediate answer to.) Ol' Dr. perfect got knocked off her high horse just a wee bit, and I like it!!

Author's Response: I'm happy you liked it. And concerning Jean it's exactly what I wanted to do (knock her off her high horse).

Still eagerly awaiting Jean's cumuppance! She's so damn sure that Logan isn't right for Rogue, so convinced he's gonna hurt her, she can't see past the bad ass exterior. Maybe that's just a tiny bit Logan's fault for constructing it so well, but he's doing a DAMN good job, and she should at least be giving him the benefit of the doubt by now!

Oh, don't hurry on my account. One day at a time is just fine with me. Three hundred chapters? No problem.

Poor Rogue! To love her daughter so much, yet be so afraid of hurting her. I was totally not expecting this at all, but it has added another emotional note to this brilliant story. Can't wait for more. --Wendie