Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

This is bummer that the patent could have been applied for so quickly. Is it possible the Warren wasn't the one who sold it to the company? He trusts Abby but she enough about it she could have developed it further.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024

No, he sold it to them, but they are experienced in writing patent applications, as they have developed many of their own over the years. I'm sure Warren stressed the importance of getting it in quickly. The shady character he sold it to at Fraleigh Medical probably knew it was stolen and that the true owner would likely seek a patent soon.

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

So, Warren has gotten away with the money and sold something useless to Fraleigh Medical and someone at that company is probably in a lot of trouble since the boss knew nothing about it. Alan's relationship with Tommy continues to get better and is making him miss teaching. Well written and very good at making me wait impatiently for the next section.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024

Thanks, Carol. That's music to the ears. Even though Warren got away with it, I'm not quite done with him yet.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Another great chapter, Jim. But it's too bad that another company has already applied for the patent. Now I'm looking forward to seeing if they can do something about it.
I liked the last scene when they play ball. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024

Thanks, Ulla. This could be headed for a lawsuit, but maybe it won't come to that if reasonable men sit down to a reasonable discussion together.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

It seems that scoundrel Warren was somehow able to sell Alan's invention to someone who was able to sell it to a medical company!
It's good that Alan could de-stress with Tommy and even look ahead to coaching baseball. The normalcy of a family has really helped him plus, Archie is used for comic relief. Enjoyed this chapter!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024

I think you nailed it with your analysis here, Helen. At the beginning of the story, he had no one except his friend Bobby perhaps to share his frustrations with about his situation. Now he has people who love him to help him through this. It makes a world of difference.

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Another good chapter Jim as Alan still battles with the stress of dealing with the theft and all its complications. Fortunately his family is there with him to help him through, one joke at a time. Moving along well.
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024

Thanks, Valda. You're right; his family has become very important to him in this situation to keep him grounded and not despair.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

So, there are complications with the patient. I expected as much, it's part of the story, but I do believe somehow it will all be worked out. Not all stepfathers are able to work this out as easily, even in the best situations.

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024

Good instincts about the patent part. That will work itself out. But you know I won't leave it at that. Expect some excitement before the end.

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

A packed chapter with many things in play-
The phone call to Fraleigh
Potential criminal charges or investigation still on topic
The moving forward of family life with the three, Alan, Ginnie and Tommy.

Getting interesting and looking forward to the next chapter.

Good post,
John

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2024

Thanks very much, John. The pace will pick up as we wind down to the end. Some excitement in store.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

What an unpleasant set of complications about the theft. It just doesn't seem right. So I am hoping they come through and can get the patent and that Warren will get what he deserves. Well written, as always! Wendy

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2024

Thanks, Wendy. We'll see soon enough what stance that company will take with this and how honorable they might be. But there's still the matter with Warren we have to address before the end. Stay tuned!

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

After five days Carmody hasn't actually applied for the provisional patent yet, knowing that it had been stolen? But Fraleigh Medical could do it in a day?
Well written, error-free, of course.

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2024

Well, that's a good point. Perhaps I should cut that down to perhaps 3 days, but this is Alan's first patent application and he probably misses a few things the lawyer catches for him, and the lawyer is in Fort Wayne, so he has to overnight it to him, plus Fraleigh Medical is experienced in writing patents, but it's a good point.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Such an exciting episode, I don't whether you'll catch up with Warron again, I wonderful if he'll actually be prosecuted, not that Alan would prosecute, gambling or any addiction can make crooks out of what might be good people, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2024

Thanks, Roy. At this point, just getting the product off the ground may seem like it's enough for Alan, but we'll see about Warren. We're not done with him yet.

reply by royowen on 22-Apr-2024

I guessed that