AUTHOR: Sue Necessary

DISCLAIMER: ::sob:: I don't own 'em; that honor goes to Trilogy, Mirisch, MGM, CBS, TNN, ETC. If I did own 'em, they'd still be on the air. All day, every day. With two-hour episodes and no commercials. Maybe in my next life...

NOTES: I must acknowledge my undying and deepest gratitude to Joan C. and LaraMee Deux for all the help they've given me. They've not only beta-read this sucker, they've given me advice, walked me through plot difficulties, talked me off plot ledges, and just generally helped make this story better for their involvement. Y'all are the best! And to every medical person I've ever pestered: KET, Lynda, Kathy Teresa, and Derry (though she probably doesn't even remember, it was so long ago <g>). Ladies, thank you

WARNING: I don't usually put these on, so this is serious. This story deals at length with child abuse and the repercussions thereof (yes, involving one of the Seven), and some of the depictions are graphic. There's disturbing stuff in here, folks, including violence and psychological trauma, and the story overall is pretty intense. So if that kind of thing bothers you, don't read this. I don't say this to titillate, but to warn. I'm serious here, and most of y'all know I don't get that way often

UPDATED: 11th July, 2002 - Part 14