The Devil Fights Back
Viewing comments for Chapter 9 "The Devil Fights Back - Ch. 9"Challenges in the pharmaceutical field
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Comment from Neonewman
Well, now I understand why Marie is so cold. She explained herself right at the beginning. It was good to see a little warmth come from with the baby. It seems there may be a heart beating inside of her yet.
I don't feel she likes Brian, still, but may be warming up to him. I don't think she likes being wrong, nor will she admit it. This chapter was quite entertaining, Jim.
I'm on to the next one.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
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Well, now I understand why Marie is so cold. She explained herself right at the beginning. It was good to see a little warmth come from with the baby. It seems there may be a heart beating inside of her yet.
I don't feel she likes Brian, still, but may be warming up to him. I don't think she likes being wrong, nor will she admit it. This chapter was quite entertaining, Jim.
I'm on to the next one.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 03-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
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Good perceptions here, Steve. So, you've noticed a few chinks in the armor. Well done. How much can a person really change, though? We'll get to see.
Comment from Sallyo
Hmm, Marie is still intriguing me. She's warts-and-all, but there is a sense of humour lurking in there. It will be interesting to see where this story takes her. Like the Walter White quip... It lights up the elephant in the room.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Hmm, Marie is still intriguing me. She's warts-and-all, but there is a sense of humour lurking in there. It will be interesting to see where this story takes her. Like the Walter White quip... It lights up the elephant in the room.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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So glad you like the portrayal of Marie, Sally. Her true role in the story may not occur for a while, but when it does, it will be quite significant.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Jim,
this was outstanding! I enjoyed finding out part of the reason for Marie's bitterness. It still seems like a convenient excuse for not getting where she wanted to be professionally. It appears that the ice may have been broken with her and Julia in the form of a grandbaby. Brian seems to have a good grasp of human nature and handled his conversation with his mother-in-law with tact and a certain amount of compassion and certainly wisdom. I really enjoyed reading this my friend. Well done.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Hello Jim,
this was outstanding! I enjoyed finding out part of the reason for Marie's bitterness. It still seems like a convenient excuse for not getting where she wanted to be professionally. It appears that the ice may have been broken with her and Julia in the form of a grandbaby. Brian seems to have a good grasp of human nature and handled his conversation with his mother-in-law with tact and a certain amount of compassion and certainly wisdom. I really enjoyed reading this my friend. Well done.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 02-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Thanks so much, Tom, for your very perceptive review and for the 6 stars too. Very much appreciated.
I think you nailed it with Marie blaming everyone else for her failings. Brian's grasp of human nature will play an important role in the coming confrontation between Julia and her mom.
She is such a fun character to write about. I'm glad you're enjoying her chapters.
Comment from lancellot
Interesting. You've informed the readers about Marie's past from her own mind, so there can be no mistake, unlike, Julia. We know Marie didn't want a child, took steps to prevent pregnancy, but we don't know why, considering her now personal resistance to kids, she didn't abort Julia. Marie doesn't seem the religious type.
This is a good and informative chapter. Brian has let Marie know that he and his family have everything. I'm sure they will win Marie over as well.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Interesting. You've informed the readers about Marie's past from her own mind, so there can be no mistake, unlike, Julia. We know Marie didn't want a child, took steps to prevent pregnancy, but we don't know why, considering her now personal resistance to kids, she didn't abort Julia. Marie doesn't seem the religious type.
This is a good and informative chapter. Brian has let Marie know that he and his family have everything. I'm sure they will win Marie over as well.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Thanks very much, Lance. I appreciate your thoughtful review and the 6 stars.
A couple of people have mentioned that it seems like Marie would have had an abortion so I probably should give a reason why she didn't. I stated earlier that she was an atheist, but perhaps she was brought up as a strict Catholic and only later lost her faith after Julia was born and her life wasn't going as intended.
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No. I thought more about it, and it may be best to leave abortion out. too much conflict around that topic.
Comment from LJbutterfly
I appreciated knowing Marie's backstory. She admitted she felt Julia was responsible for her career not progressing as she felt it should have. Plus, I'm glad Brian had an opportunity to express his love for Julia and his family, and let Marie know he developed pharmaceuticals, not street drugs.
I look forward to following this story.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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I appreciated knowing Marie's backstory. She admitted she felt Julia was responsible for her career not progressing as she felt it should have. Plus, I'm glad Brian had an opportunity to express his love for Julia and his family, and let Marie know he developed pharmaceuticals, not street drugs.
I look forward to following this story.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Thanks so much, Lorraine. Marie learned quite a lot from that chat with Brian. Maybe now she'll have a fresh perspective when she talks to Julia.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Nicely written.
I think Brian would have stopped after naming Glyptophan and not said any of what followed in the next 5 lines.
Best wishes with the story.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Nicely written.
I think Brian would have stopped after naming Glyptophan and not said any of what followed in the next 5 lines.
Best wishes with the story.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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I think he was trying to impress upon her that it isn't just another painkiller along the lines of ibuprofen, Aleve, or Tylenol, but the real deal to replace opioids that ensnared him. He's bragging a bit about his accomplishment because she's had the wrong idea about him for a long time. We'll get to see how this plays out in the next few chapters.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Some people find it hard to let down their walls and invite others into their hearts. Marie is one of those people. But she will have no choice if she chooses to haver her Grandchild in her life. She doesn't sound too bothered about the child, but she does love her daughter. I hope it all works out for all parties in your story Jim, another fine chapter, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Some people find it hard to let down their walls and invite others into their hearts. Marie is one of those people. But she will have no choice if she chooses to haver her Grandchild in her life. She doesn't sound too bothered about the child, but she does love her daughter. I hope it all works out for all parties in your story Jim, another fine chapter, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much, Dolly. I enjoy your perceptive take on things. It sounds like you believe Marie might eventually come around. This may prove to be an eye opening trip for her.
Comment from lyenochka
She's still a riot. She couldn't even congratulate Brian on his success - only could come up with "I need another drink"! Now I'm wondering who's the addict here! Lol.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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She's still a riot. She couldn't even congratulate Brian on his success - only could come up with "I need another drink"! Now I'm wondering who's the addict here! Lol.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Very good point. Sort of like the pot calling the kettle black. Is there any hope for such a person and what would it take to thaw out that heart?
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Well, you showed us that Dana can change so who knows?
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Marie is quite a character, not a nice one but quite unique in her own way. She is certain to have a hard time believing what Brian has told her as it is a 360 degree difference in what she thinks their life is like. That ga-ga may, however, get her in the end.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Marie is quite a character, not a nice one but quite unique in her own way. She is certain to have a hard time believing what Brian has told her as it is a 360 degree difference in what she thinks their life is like. That ga-ga may, however, get her in the end.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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That ga-ga certainly has her thinking in an unaccustomed way. Let's see how powerful a force it proves to be.
Comment from Gayla putnam
I enjoyed the character dialogue and description. Within a few words, I felt like I knew all the characters in the story, even though I hadn't read every chapter. The atmosphere you created seemed natural and authentic. When I review the list of characters, I see many involved in law enforcement. It sounds like this story has more to it than just a grandchild. I look forward to the next chapter. gayla
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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I enjoyed the character dialogue and description. Within a few words, I felt like I knew all the characters in the story, even though I hadn't read every chapter. The atmosphere you created seemed natural and authentic. When I review the list of characters, I see many involved in law enforcement. It sounds like this story has more to it than just a grandchild. I look forward to the next chapter. gayla
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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I'm happy you found this chapter, Gayla. Yes, this is a multifaceted story which has two main plot lines which concern stopping a new highly addictive drug that has gotten onto the streets and dealing with Big Pharma as it attempts to suppress a new drg which will replace opioids because it is non-addictive. Not coincidentally, they were both made by Brian. What the baby's and Marie's role in the story are remains to be seen.