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Chapter 24 of Best Summer Ever has been posted. Gary takes Arlene for a ride in his new car. Arlene makes discoveries and reveals some of her past.

I was surprised at how talky this chapter became. I never felt that writing dialog was a strength, but the characters just kind of took over in this one.

Things start picking up after this chapter. I'm pretty much done with Chapter 35 and finally worked my way through a major sticking point that was keeping me from connecting bits of the story. I think it flows rather well now, or at least makes some kind of sense.

Readership remains strong, surpassing 91,000 downloads. The score has slipped a little, but still remains higher than a week ago. again, thanks for reading.

Forgot to add: Internet service has resumed. I should be able to avoid any disruptions.

My apartment building is suffering a cable outing today, so no TV or Internet until the provider fixes things. Right now, my only Internet access is my phone. It may be a while before I can post more chapters. Please bear with me.

Chapter 23 of Best Summer Ever has been posted. Gary starts his new job, Kacie feels objectified and Mom punishes Dad a little more. Oh yeah, Arlene asks Gary to take her for a ride.

The download count was already over 87,000 when I checked in this morning. Can't complain there. The score has slipped a little, but I think I know why. Just keep tuning in to see what happens next.

I'm now about 10 chapters ahead, though real-life events have slowed the writing the last couple of days. I find it somewhat amusing that some of the suggestions made were part of the rough outline before I ever started writing chapters. We'll just have to see if and when they fit into the story as it develops.

Chapter 22 of Best Summer Ever has been posted. Gary brings his new baby home. Dad gets busted. Jed does some recruiting. Busy enough for a Tuesday.

Believe me, there is more sex coming, and more characters will be involved. Please bear with me. It's just 11 days into the story. Pieces are still being put in place.

The story continues to perform well, sitting at about 81,500 downloads this morning. The score has held steady after its recent surge and its holding its place on the weekly lists. Thank you for reading.

Chapter 21 of Best Summer Ever has been posted. Gary takes the first steps in a new career and receives an unexpected bonus.

This another chapter without sex that helps move the story along. The days after the holiday weekend will be a little hectic as things settle out, but progress is being made on several fronts. Trust me, more sexual encounters are on the way.

Chapter 20 continued the run of 5,000-download days and the story is nearing 76,500 this morning. The score also bumped up a little higher after fluctuating a throughout the day yesterday. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it can eventually reach that magic 8.0 mark.

Thanks for reading!