I apologize for going blank for so long. My grandmother had a fall and then we had to scramble to help her. Now she's back and she needs more care than ever. I'm still dedicated to finishing this thing, but it appears life feels otherwise.
So! Another couple of months pass without word or a new chapter. I'd hoped this wouldn't become a habit for me, but this is how habits form. They sneak up on you like some kind of silent predator.
Yay!
I'm assuming that's just the opening sentence, right?