So, I had resisted breaking up chapter 47 but ended up doing it anyway. Not only was it getting longer and longer but I realized that I felt like I was rushing. This is not due to readers, everyone has been very cool about waiting until it is ready but I felt like I needed to get it out. So, I took a good breaking point and added a little to make it a decent chapter 47, it definitely is moving some plot points along.
It is now in proofing hands.
So, I will diligently return to what is chapter 48 now. I want to take my time with some of the developments in it and really make sure characters come across as genuine.