I don't hear much from my friend D and his wife. The kids are at camp this week so they are alone together in the house for the first time in almost 14 years! Mom read the short story written last night. To my deep relief she enjoyed it all. And dad, though he went for a nap right after, enjoyed the story too she said. I was hoping Eric and my inlaws would comment but it may not happen. Oh well. I got a few feedback anyway so thats very cool for me. Thanks everyone!