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We Had Stars Once is a speculative fiction anthology. There are many amazing stories in it. One of them is a revised version of Derby Girls. The book can be found in hardback, paperback and ebook at these sites:

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This week's chapter is also the last chapter. Elise wants Maggie to move in, but Maggie isn't sure. Unexpected news during a hostage situation might change her mind.*

*This chapter contains strong language, contentious parenting and finally, Lee gets to be useful.

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Andrew decides it's time to take a leave of absence from the FBI. But will Director Craig let him go? And what about the investigation slowly closing the net around them?*

*This chapter contains strong language, a bad tattoo, a long goodbye and a touch of revenge.

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Elise, Maggie and Carl are going in circles trying to tie all of their evidence together when one bright idea sets everything in motion. But now things are moving fast, too fast, and the FBI might not have all the information it needs to catch the kidnappers.*

*This chapter contains a shockingly small amount strong language, jogging and bacon.

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In this week's Telepaths the team must decide on their priorities. Do they go after the Senator's opponent or do they just aim to take down the kidnapping operation? They will have to decide fast before an unexpected twist cuts their time short.*

*This chapter contains strong language, potato salad and an ultimatum.

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After a very brief hiatus (which I feel is adequately explained by the above image) Telepaths are back. This week the Senator finally has the evidence that could destroy his opponent. But new developments in the campaign have changed his priorities and it will be up to Elise to make sure Andrew and his superiors are arrested.*

*This chapter contains strong language, questionable morals and lasagna.

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Andrew's carefully ordered life is coming apart at the seams, but with his schedule he's too tired to notice. Will an escape attempt from the labs set him back on course?*

*This chapter contains strong language, condoms, crossword puzzles and an escape.

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This kid knows what you're reading.

In this week's Telepaths we discover a new layer to Maggie's problems with the serial killer that shares her brain, gain insight into Carl and Lynn's marriage and see what a retired psychiatrist and a senator's staff member do to celebrate.*

*This chapter contains strong language, a cold shower, solitaire and sex.**

**I know what you're thinking. Sex again? We've covered this before, still this time it's between two ladies for variety.

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A diner, real cherry coke, meatloaf and bad weather. It must be a road trip.

In this week's Telepaths Carl gets out of the house to do a little surveillance work. But distance won't save him from trouble at home, and his anger will lead to trouble with Lee.*

*This chapter contains strong language, wild theories, pickles and well deserved violence.

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For Easter: What Happens When You Microwave Peeps

First, they should be separated.

Then arranged.

Then you can nuke them. And note that their little eyes never melt.

For a more detailed account of peep procedure see the classic: Peep Surgery.

In this week's chapter nothing will go according to plan for Elise as she discovers what her family thought of Lee and gains insight into the Senator's plans for their investigation.*

*This chapter contains strong language, offensive language, ugly language and family secrets.

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Andrew is still in hiding. Ever since his time in Park Slope Asylum he's been hiding in his mind. It's caused him trouble professionally and he's about to find out how it will affect his personal life.*

*This chapter contains strong language, girl scout cookies, no violence and some sex.

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In this week's Telepaths we find out if Elise's family can survive a dinner with Maggie and Lee.*

*This chapter contains strong language, more flirting, bizarre anecdotes and finally some kissing. It only took the girls 22 chapters.

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I think when the sign is in this position it means: don't cross ever.

In this week's installment Carl berates Maggie and Elise for getting shot at and they talk about what will happen next with the case. But when Elise leaves it's time for the old friends to discuss their real problems. And it's time for Carl to discover what his breaking point is.*

*This chapter contains strong language, ladies flirting, no blood and the most awkward** fight scene I've ever written.

**For the right level of awkwardness imagine manatees on pogo sticks trying to hit each other with throwing stars.

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This is a picture of a New York black squirrel.

In this week's Telepaths: Maggie and Elise's adventure looks different from Andrew's point of view. Who got thrown against the window? Did Andrew get a good look at who he was shooting at? Why is he in such a hurry to get Smith back to the labs?*

*This chapter contains strong language, a tackle, four bullets that miss their mark and chocolate Häagen-Dazs.

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Here's one last picture of winter.

Senator Gates has refused to hire a field agent, so Maggie and Elise are trying their hand at surveillance. They're only taking pictures and filming a little, what could go wrong?*

*This chapter contains strong language, flirting, hotel rooms and some unexpected violence.

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A small note about this week's picture: I saw this example of packaging weirdness in Vancouver. For those of you who collect weird packaging (you know who you are), this one's for you!

Carl's wife is trapped at home, on bed rest for the duration of her pregnancy. Carl is trapped with her. Will Maggie's educated guess lead to a break in the case, or will Carl break first?*

*This chapter contains strong language, morning routines, cell phones, arguing and just a mention of blood.

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The last of the team comes together this week as Elise and Maggie work toward finding Andrew.*

*This chapter contains strong language, family time, getting caught looking and orange socks.

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Andrew relieved to be back to work with a new assignment. But first he has some business with his last assignment. What will Carol have to say to him now that she's escaped the asylum and finds herself in a government lab?*

*This chapter contains strong language, lab animals, scientists with no social skills and a touch of violence.

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Carl has everything under control. The Park Slope interviews are finishing up, Maggie is feeding him information about Andrew and he's working on the Senator's investigation.

One phone call from his wife will bring it all crashing down.*

*This chapter contains strong language, interview tactics, panic and a lot of phone calls.

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Elise is drawn into a cloak and dagger game when she is named the Senator's liaison in the secret investigation that ties Park Slope, Andrew's pick-ups and the Senator's opponent together.*

*This chapter contains strong language, astonished looks, more politics and cheeseburgers.