Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

It is evident that Iris( I've always loved that name) and Jameson love each other. I don't suppose Claire could get hit by a car? Love your work.***************************
I was going to do sixes, but that just seemed wrong! haha**************************
Karen

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2023

They definitely have a very good relationship. Lol. Thank you for this nice review. Gretchen

Comment from pome lover

Excellent

I missed this one, Glad to catch up. It's another winner.
I have to tell you something, though, that as a writer (and a Southerner) caught my attention, and I'm really kind of teasing you, so know I'm not being critical!! When you said Jameson took his trash to the garbage bin, I thought he should've taken hers, too. I know. a nothin-burger. it was just my passing thought. He has such great manners. :)
Katharine

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023

I'll give Jameson the benefit of the doubt and assume that Iris was still eating. Lol. I would have said the same thing. Gretchen

Comment from JSD

Excellent

Aww. And it gets sweeter. Company for the appointment and she's going to leave him money. Excellent developments.

John

"Poetry is the space between words."

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thank you so much. I really appreciate this nice review. Gretchen

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Oh, no .... I don't want to wait... I love your chapter... the book. It's an engaging story. Easy to read and visualize. Well done!

Gypsy hugs
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thanks so much. You just made my day. Gretchen

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I'm scared about Wednesday's doctor's appointment myself. I wish Iris was being a drama queen, but I know she's not. I like this story. I'm emotionally invested. That's a good author who did that.

He takes his trash to the garbage bin near the light pole,then comes back to sit in his seat again. (space needed after the comma)

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thanks so much for this, Barbara. I'm really pleased you like it. Gretchen

Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

Another great chapter, Gretchen! For some reason, I thought Iris had told him what the doctor's appointment was about.
Well, this is going to be a shocker for Jameson. Great story! Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

No. Iris has told him about her heart failure but this is the nitty gritty stuff Dr. Chalmers is going to go over. Thanks so much for this great review. Gretchen

reply by John Ciarmello on 19-Jul-2023

Okay, now I remember!
We'll be waiting for the news! Perhaps a twist? With you're muse, one only knows!

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

Oh dear, this is building up to something for poor Iris and still her concern is always for Jameson. Once again your story reads so fluently with excellent dialogue bringing your characters to life. I worry for Iris and hope her meeting with Dr Chalmers won't be too upsetting. Thanks for sharing this quite poignant chapter, Gretchen. I look forward to the next. Take care, Debbie

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thank you so much, Debbie. I'm glad you were moved by this. Thank you for this awesome review. Gretchen

Comment from royowen

Excellent

If I'm a judge of a character, Jameson is a lot tougher than she gives him credit for, anyone who makes a decision that he made to get on with his life, if there is a bluff by Claire he's certainly calling it. I hope Iris is going to hang around, they need one another, well done Gretchen, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

I think Jameson will see her through this. And along the way he will understand what true respect and love is. Thank you for this. Gretchen

reply by royowen on 19-Jul-2023

Bless you

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

That's going to be a big shock for Jameson when he discovers how much time Iris has left. Even though he knows she is terminally ill, all the time they meet for coffee a little part of you tends to put that aside, as if it something happening to someone else or that you misheard. Going to the doctors with Iris will hit him hard. You are writing this story so incredibly well, Gretchen. I can't wait to read the next part. :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thanks so much, Sandra. I'm glad you are enjoying this. The subject matter is pretty heavy. Hope it won't be too dark. Gretchen

reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 19-Jul-2023

I've been in, what will become, Jameson's place, with my first husband. He was only 45, and died 40 years ago. My boys were still too young to be without their dad. So, I know that Jameson will need to be strong, and caring, which he is. I look forward to reading how you write it. I know you'll do it brilliantly. xx

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Good. I am so pleased. She need him and he needs her. It will be very hard on Jameson to lose some-one else soon though, if her death is quite imminent. In a way, he is the son that she lost. Each is helping to make life meaningful for the other. Excellent writing, fine and authentic dialogue, good story.
Wendy

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thanks so much, Wendy. They are two souls who need each other. Not sure who needs who the most, to be honest. I appreciate the nice words. Gretchen