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I'm almost speechless. My eyes are watering and I'm still trying to prosess the details of this story. I'm definitely going to read it many times over. I could see so much of this being so true to what really might have been. I feel so sad that Keyop never quite adjusted to live outside of G-Force, but I also feel that now there is hope. So often, the death of a loved-one is a turning-point in a person's life. I think this is one of those instances. This story also took me back almost 25 years to a sultry June day which eventually turned to rain, when another young adult said goodbye to a parent. God, this hit close to the bone, but in a very sweet and good way. Now, I'd love to know what happened that Thanksgiving. As for hazarding a guess at the author, I've got about four ideas, but I don't know if all of them were participating so I'll keep my guesses to myself. Can't wait to find out so that I can them.

Wow, this certainly was more emotional than I expected! Keyop's never been a character I've connected with in any way, but there was definitely something here... as if his maturing process brought him closer to my own sphere... if that makes any sense? I actually had a similar experience with my own brother, where we had nothing in common at all as kids, and fought cats and dogs, but now as adults we can respect each other and coexist, understanding what's going on with the other, even if we don't always agree. It's kind of like that's what happened with me and Keyop in this fic. I really enjoyed the dinner where the Team was talking about what had happened in their lives. Jason being a racecar driver is expected, but Tiny having multiple marriages? Princess being a work at home Mom? Those were surprises I wouldn't have expected. I was also saddened to hear about Chief Anderson dying at a relatively young age. Overall though, I wouldn't have thought that a fic about Keyop could have such an interesting result!

That is a wonderful story! I wasn't a part of this, due to other committments, but I'm glad what came about is being shared.

I'm the youngest in my family -I can really relate to Keyop here feeling somewhat both left behind and shoved out of the nest too soon (in his case, by the team disbanding) because everyone else was gone. Keyop did have his closest relationship with Princess, who was sort of sister and mother-substitute for him, didn't he? I think this fics shows this well, and how Keyop would have the hardest time of all the G-Force members finding his way in a post-war world where he was no longer a superhero, but that this tragedy, Anderson's death, will ultimately help him to move on and seek a fuller civilian life now that he has reconnected with the family base that ultimately sustains and supports him.

I was pleasantly surprised that Keyop was the Chief's biological son. It was such an emotionally gripping fic and so fascinating on how distant Keyop felt himself from the others. I loved it very much, I always did have a soft spot for Keyop. LOVED IT!

I love fics that portray the characters when they are older... Keyop is especially interesting in that he changes the most (and he loses that speech impediment- yay!) This was very well done! Great job!

Such an awesome story! I've never felt so close to Keyop (also because I'm not so familiar with BotP) as I did today whilst reading this fic! Like many others, this story has touched me to the extent of making me exhume my own memories! That's a clear indication of the author's great ability to describe human feelings, and his/her knowledge about life! Like TJ, I really enjoyed the part when the team were seated around the dining table ... I expected Keyop to stand up abruptly, every single moment, and punch the table in frustration, just to make them stop talking about their lives in such a relaxed manner on such a day, knowing the mood he was in! But, Keyop is a grownup, now, and I was so happy to see a happy ending to this story about him! Could there be a sequel ... maybe regarding Thanksgiving?!! Well done!

I would so to the author if they would do the Thanksgiving story. I am so in love with this story I'm still thrilled.

The things we forget to mention or explain can cause the most hurt. A couple of words from the Chief, or Princess, and Keyop could have been spared years of feeling rejected. I predict uncle/nephew bonding over insects....

Now that it's the 26th. and all the stories are posted, I'm going to take a guess at who wrote this lovely fic that I have read about five times so far. RIGirl, did you write this?

No, Garnet, I'm sorry. I did not write this lovely, touching story. Only wish I had!

Oh wow, I thought for sure it was you. Hmmm. Now I'm thinking really hard. That leaves only two other possibilities. Now I've got to think of which one it might be.

This was a very touching piece. I love reading stories where the team has grown up and the war is over. I find it sad that Keyop disconnected from the others lives so much, but I love how he is rejoining them again, unfortunate though that it has to be such a sad event that brings him back to join them. But then they do say that sad events will bring people closer.

Garnet Prompt: It's 15 years after the start of the series. What has happened? Is the war over or still going on? Arer all the team members still alive? What are they like as adults? Did Mark and Princess get married? Did Jason finally find a girl that didn't turn out to be a Galaxy Girl or get killed? Is Tiny still a fast-food junky? What's Keyop like at age 23-25? When or how does the war end? Who dies and who survives? Is it happily-ever-after, or is it a hard road to normalsy for all, or at least the surviving members, of the team? Note: I love angst and hurt/comfort. I am also a HUGE Keyop fan. I love him at any age Gift: Family Ties by TJ