I have just submitted Chapter 13. This wraps up this story. It is not impossible that there may be follow on stories, but for the present, I'm finished.
Thank you to everybody who read along, and encouraged me to fill out the tale. I hope you enjoyed it, and that it met your expectations. And, particularly, thank you to the folks who commented. Everyone. I am tickled that you all were engaged enough in this story, to reflect and share the results of that reflection.
Happy Mother's Day!