Finally Updated!

Hello everyone,
Finally updated! And just a shade under a year too! Hooray for me!
I don't usually like to do this but I felt that under the circumstances my readers deserved an explanation for both the lengthy pause between chapters and the future of Clean Slate. Rest assured that the fic is not dead. I've worked many hours on this story and intend to continue to do so until its completion.
As for the year long absence, a combination of writer's block and a number of events beyond my control, including illness in both my immediate and extended family, have kept me from properly concentrating on my trivial pursuits. While I am passionate about my writing, I have obligations that unfortunately take precedence.
So to all my readers, I once again apologize for my neglect, thank you for your support and patience, and hope for your continued understanding during this trying time for my family.
Thanks for listening to me whine, and hope you enjoy my inane ramblings that I try to pass off as literature.
Sincerely,
tropenamer