Since Rose is too "round the bush" to just come out and say it, I will...

Pwease can we has a sexy shmexy update *gets on the ground and grovels* oh pretty pwease with a nekie Hugh Jackman on top???

*whistling cheerily*....Oh what a beeaauuuutiful moOORRRning, oh what--Oh, hey Wendie!! Fancy seeing you here! You come around these parts often?...Me? Oh, you know. I was just hanging out. Not trying to nag anyone about a glorious yet incomplete fic or anything...I'm sorry, what was that? Tap...Tapping my foot? Hey! So it is. That's just...you know...cuz I heard music. You can't hear it? Well, they probably just turned it off. Why am I still tapping my foot? Just...just because. For funsies.

Looking at my watch? I did no such thing!! I learned my lesson; I know criticizing a writer's tardiness will not make an update come any faster. And...and if I did, it was only because...because I'm late for an appointment. Yeah. Yeah.

Author's Response: So, I'm guessing it's just a coinkydink that the song you just happened to be singing this morning is one immortalized by the golden-throated, Curly-haired Hugh Jackman, right? It couldn't be yet another layer of subtle hinting on your part that perhaps a story of mine involving a character that looks just like the Sexiest Man Alive needs an update sooner rather than later, now could it? Nah, of course not! I'm ashamed of myself for even thinking such a thing about you. But if you were that kind of person--which you're not--you might be interested to know that funny, subtle-like-an-axe hints have been known to influence which of the unfinished projects I might find time for this weekend, assuming my real life allows me any spare time at all for writing. But it really doesn't matter, 'cuz, like I said, you're just not like that at all. Right? Oh, and I hope you didn't miss anything important being late for that appointment...*nudge, nudge, wink, wink* --Wendie

>glares< I'm not speaking to you. I'm not going to tell you that I went ape$hit when I received the update notification for this, or bounced a circuit around the living room. I'm not saying that this was worth the wait (and what a wait it was) and your skill has increased exponentially. I'm not going to comment on brutally honest and wonderfully handled The Scene was, or how nearly every line of which is worth quoting. Or how intriguing the fact that you made his dialogue sound so unlike him when it *wasn't* him, and that the voice of the real Logan is so spot-on. Not gonna say it.

You, sir, are getting the silent treatment. >gives schoolgirl *hmmph*<

Author's Response: Oh, dearest Rose, if this is the silent treatment, then feel free to clam up forever and ever. God knows I deserve it for taking-oh, lord, is it really?--eight months between chapters. I read this on my phone while sitting in my car waiting to pick my daughter up from school. I was getting strange looks from children as they passed me. Apparently, a 40-something woman can't sit in her own car and grin from ear to ear like the village idiot without drawing undue attention to herself. I must have read this a dozen times and every time I am more thrilled that Logan's dialogue in The Scene worked for you. Scenes like that are SO difficult--I just hate making him treat Rogue like that--so, I actually think the fact that it didn't sound like him was because I had to do something to allow myself to even type the damn words -- although at the time I had no idea that my cruise down that river in Egypt would actually turn out as well as it did...Anyway, THANK YOU! --Wendie

Cool! I'm glad you updated. Looking forward to seeing how this all plays out and settling the score with Jean.

Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad I updated, too. The only thing I can compare this bout of writer's block to is something that happens when we don't get enough fiber in our diet--and finally being able to finish this chapter feels as good as when that condition finally resolves itself. I really hope you get that reference, 'cause spelling it out (c-o-n-s-t-i-p-a...) would be kind of gross. Anyway, I, too, am looking forward to seeing how all this plays out. I have a plan, but whether or not I get to follow it to the letter depends on how much the characters assert themselves. Erik, for instance, was a complete surprise. I had no plans to include him in this at all, but he spoke up and suddenly, there I was, typing his dialogue, like a good little Moviemom who does not want to piss off her characters and cause them to run and hide for another eight months. Now that their speaking to me again, Jean's score will get settled...and with more than one mansion resident...Thanks again for following along. --Wendie

I was holding off on reading this until it was finished by my curiosity got the better of me...Im so hoping you have not abandoned this one as I cannot wait to read the rest!!

Author's Response: Hey DD -- As you can see, I have not abandoned this, but the muse cut out on me for a while. She's back now and I think we're finally on the same wavelength, so updates should be considerably quicker. Thanks so much to your curiosity for dragging you into this unfinished tale and to you for letting me know you liked it.--Wendie

Might be going crazy-would love to see an update of this!! >smiles apologetically

Author's Response: I know just what you mean. I'm going crazy, too, trying to get this one right and I'm not having much luck. I am bound and determined to get it posted before I leave for vacation on June 5, but I've also come down with pneumonia and bronchitis in the meanwhile. I can't decide which makes me feel worse, the lung troubles or the writer's block, but they're both kickin' my ass! I kind of painted myself into a corner and am slowly working my way out. Hopefully, I'll be able to concentrate and get lots done while my kids are in school over the next few days. I swear, I write some every day, even if it's only a sentence or two. It's comin', I promise! --Wendie

Logan's being ripped apart, Rogue is having her mind raped and Remy is going to get his heart broken. Jean must die painfully!
I'm impressed you know the mating habits of the Tasmanian Devil I'm Tasmanian and I don't even know them.

Author's Response: Thanks for staying with me on this, Summer. Actually, I was thinking of that whirling dervish from the Bugs Bunny cartoons, not the actual animal. Good Heavens! I hope I haven't offended you or any other Tasmanian citizens with that 'assessment' of Bobby's technique, or lack thereof. It never occurred to me! *turns red, hides face in hands* As for the punishment phase of our little tale, well, let's just say, I'm trying to come up with something so horrible it will make even Logan flinch. I've run a few by him so far, but no matter how medieval I get, he just shakes his head and says, 'STILL too good for her.' Ah, well, back to the old drawing board... --Wendie

Omg. I rated this 5 stars, but it showed up as 2 1/2. ( Note: See last review.) Its been happening every time I try to rate. Sorry, just didnt want you to think I was insulting the story.

Author's Response: Not to worry. I had to goof one up too before I figured out that each point is half a star. Seems bass-ackwards, but I guess it works once you know the system. Thanks again! --Wendie

Interesting... I am mega curious as to what will unfold here. Thanks for keeping me hooked! :)

Author's Response: I'm glad I'm giving away just enough to keep you coming back for more! Thanks for letting me know you're on board. --Wendie

Yay, Marie finally makes an appearance :)...the poor thing looks to be in a pretty bad state..glad there's one un-Jean-corrupted guy (I think) who can comfort her till Logan gets things straightend out. I have a horrible suspicion as to what Jean may have had done to Marie (based on the story warning/darkness stuff) so she deserves whatever end she gets. Thanks for giving insight into Logan's thinking regarding his continued dalliances with Jean.....though, I gotta say, I'm not quite over being upset with him yet lol...I can see this Logan overlooking Jean's skankiness/selfishness while he continues to have a good time...but..with these new revelations I'm hoping he wouldn't want to touch her with a 10 foot pole. Thanks for the update and am eagerly waiting for more :D

Author's Response: Thank you! And you are right, Logan has had about all he can take when it comes to having sex with Jean...but would any price be too high if it meant keeping Rogue safe? We'll have to wait and see...I expect Chapter 4 to take a while to get right, so look for it sometime late next week. --Wendie

Yikes! Jean is really a nasty bitch in this one. Can't wait to see how things go. Hurry and update!

Author's Response: When it comes to nasty, we ain't even scratched the surface yet. This next chapter goes way, way darker than I've ever gone and it's going to be challenge to write and get right, if you know what I mean, so it may be next week before I'm happy with it. But I swear I write some every day, even if it's only a few paragraphs. Thanks for following along...--Wendie

Hi Wendie, I've e-mailed the website administrators to report the problem and I'll keep you informed of their response...

Author's Response: Thanks, darlin'. --W.