I like the way you get your characters out of their comfort zone. Brie has need to change herself and is a sponge in learning how to do so. The story is warming up. A favorite.
A note on the story Loosening Up: Yes, it has many many characters. A PDF is available upon request listing the characters and placing them in some kind of perspective for the reader. Just email me (see below). Well over 18 ... even 30, hell 40 is way back there, oh hell, o...