Much as I hate to admit defeat, I'm pulling the plug on the Bill laFarge story.
The last few chapters have been meandering, and the next few are even more afield.
I've written long stories for SOL and short stories for SOL, but I've never encountered one like this. I can't seem to get it going.
So... I'll say goodbye to Bill and Abby, and all the other characters I've dragged into view. I'll say goodbye to you readers, too. And to those who have enjoyed the ride, I'll say thanks... and I'm sorry.