Wow... Your out pouring of messages after the last chapter has been incredible. Thank you!
I always try to answer every message, but this time, I'm choosing to get you the next chapter as fast as I can. In the meantime, here are some quick answers to some common questions or comments I'm getting:
Derek's Posse:
They were originally introduced in The Boys of East Harbor: Derek, but since I stopped that story to focus on Michael's there hasn't been much about them. Their importance to the last chapter was to show Michael learning how to just have silly fun that 11- and 12-year-olds have. As they get into summer vacation (remember, Michael is banned from working this summer), the Posse and Derek will be hanging out with Michael and having loads of fun! In other words, you're gonna see a lot more of those boys.
Craig and Oliver:
Yes, their story has been building to help give readers context to their frame of mind when they arrive in East Harbor. Their backstory is in "Finding Love in Montana" and from what readers have said, is a great read.
Who's Michael's crush?
I'm not even commenting on this lest I give away clues to help you narrow down who it might be. 🤐
Alright, I'm getting back to work on the next chapter.
Talking about McCalls, do you think that Derek's family and Noah's from Mayfield are related?