The trouble may not be pronounced yet, but it is there. And it will come to a head, it always does. you've noticed that, too, right?

But if there is something hot and steamy beforehand, that's absolutely fine by me.

=D

"Only five minutes since last time, but an age has past." passed

I see. I had a bit of an inkling, a few parts before (chapter 18? I think.)

Gosh, handling so many kids must be... @__@ I mean, one or two is fine, but any more than that is not fun.

I sense heart wrenching drama that nearly destroys everything in the future.

Great chappy!

Very nice work. I sympathize with Seth very much - I had to look after my much younger cousins and they were (and still are) absolute terrors to deal with, especially when they were hyped up on sugar/tired/wanting their way.

Keep up the great work, I can't wait to see what you have planned!

I think Seth is doing a pretty good job with the kids while Steven's gone. He has it pretty hard, with a bunch of different age groups, languages, and unique personal issues for each kid. I hope Steven gets everything worked out with Bene. Great chapter, as always :)

Kids sure do have a unique way of appreciating classical artwork. XD
Ack! Poor Quinton! O__O And Benedetto.
;-; *is reading the underlying action* *probably incorrectly* *but still*

Oh wow. This seems very troubling. I feel bad for Quinton, especially since I think he's my favorite of Steven's kids, but I may be even more concerned about Benedetto's behavior. I keep wondering the same questions Seth is asking himself, about what made Benedetto think to act in such ways?

One small confusion: at the end, you said that Benedetto doesn't know any English, so what language were they all speaking in the bathroom?

What an emotional chapter. I'm not sure what to hope for or worry about, for their family right now, besides just hoping that everything turns out ok. I'm trying to remember the situation with Benedetto and his mother, but I'm drawing a blank...

Ugh. I don't like that woman. And I'm already in love with Benedetto. I WANT MOAR.

Please.

great chappy!!

"The huge king box has half a dozen American tourist in it." tourists.

"Steven must be all rung out, but he holds himself together for Benedetto and the rest of us." I think you mean wrung?

Poor Benedetto.

Ah Family. You can love em or you can hate em but you can't live without the drama...

Aww... That was sweet.

and Hawt.

I love you. You are so awesome. =D

I'm glad they got everything worked out. I love how Seth describes everything, especially their love-making. His voice is very poetic :)

Sometimes I miss being inside Steven's head though! We haven't had anything from his POV since way back in Prodigal...(hint, hint)

I can't wait to meet Benedetto!

Aww. Seth has all these ideas to keep the kids occupied. I wonder how he does that. I really do. I have maybe, one emergency plan, and that's only because the kids said they wanted to play the game but they never got around to it.

I LOVE IT

Awesome chapter! ^^