What’s happened so far?

Chapter 1
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Jill

With the help of her friends, Sandy, Tanisha and Heather, as well as her family,
Megan, Mike, Steve and Candy,
Jill finishes dressing for her ex-husband’s engagement party.

Chapter 2
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At the Seawell Ballroom

Jill arrives at the Seawell Ballroom where her friends and family are waiters, bartenders, security and chefs.  Jill meets Jacob.

Chapter 3
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What he’s missing

Jill takes over the engagement party with a slideshow of her life with her ex-husband Trevor.
After two weeks of waiting for her at Pete’s kitchen, Jill speaks with Jacob
He invites Jill and Katy to the Zoo for a non-date.

Chapter 4
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The Non-Date Looms

In this chapter, we learn a little bit about Jacob and his history.
We catch up with Jill’s life now six and a half months after Trevor left.

Chapter 5
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The Non-Date

Jacob, Jill and Katy arrive at the zoo.
Jill struggles against the Trevor in her mind while being pleasantly surprised with Jacob.

Chapter 6
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Disaster In The Form of a Honeybee

At the end of Chapter 5, Katy is stung by a honeybee and goes into anaphylatic shock.
Prepared by Delphie, the physic, Jacob saves Katy’s life.
Jill is stunned when she finds out that Jacob paid for everything.

Chapter 7
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Who are these people?

Through Jill’s brother Steve, we learn about Jill’s disappearance around the time of her parent’s death.
We also meet Valerie Lipson, a soap opera star, tabloid fixture and also Jacob’s sister.

Chapter 8
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The Past, Present and Future

We learn that Valerie is married to Jill’s brother Mike.  As she travels toward Denver, Valerie remembers the worst time in her life - her mother Celia’s death, the loss of her baby, and the death of Mike.
Jill discovers the depth of Trevor’s betrayal.

Chapter 9
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What did you say?

Miscommunication abounds.
Jill misunderstands Jacob.  Mike tries to beat up Jacob.
Trevor pitches a fit at the hospital. Mike and Val get together.

Chapter 10
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One Step Forward

Mike and Val decide what to do with their relationship.
Jill and Jacob move to another level in their relationship.
Sarah gets a walk and Delphie saves the day, again.

Chapter 11
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The Business of Life

Jacob, Jill, Val and Mike sneak past the paparazzi in the coal tunnel that runs under the Castle.
Jill tries again to get a retraining order against Trevor.
Val and Jacob meet with the step-sister and Trevor to discuss her “wealth”.

Chapter 12
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Chickens come home?

Katy is finally home from the hospital.
Trevor and the step-sister learn the details of the step-sister’s wealth.

Chapter 13
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On Step Back….

In the way of older sisters, Valerie fills Jill in about Jacob.
Still reeling from his run in with Trevor,  Jacob centers himself through rehab work.

Chapter 14
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Dread is a five letter word.

Through Jill’s friends, Valerie learns that Wes is talking to the press.
Mike helps Valerie reconfirm her decision to be in Denver.
Jill is fired from her job.

Chapter 15
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Just lots of blood

Jacob confronts Jill’s boss and terminates his contract with the company.
Jill’s boss attacks Jacob with a 20-pound straight pipe wrench ripping open Jacob’s shoulder.
While Jill works to save him, Jacob lies bleeding on the concrete.

Chapter 16
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I wanted so much life

Between life and death, Jacob speaks with his deceased mother.
Jacob’s father, Sam, Valerie and Jill wait by Jacob’s bedside.
After nine years, Valerie finally talks to her father at her mother’s grave.
Jill calls Mike to tell him that Jacob is dead.

Chapter 17
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Cards on the Table.

Jill is almost raped by Trevor.  Scooter attacks Trevor.
Katy asks Jacob if he will be her ‘Daddy’.
Mike and his siblings put an end to family secrets.

Chapter 18
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Details! We need details!

Jacob learns the extent of his injuries.
We meet Aden Norsen and his children, Noelle and Nash.

Chapter 19
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So, I’m asking….

Jacob asks Jill to marry him but before she can answer, he’s wisked into surgery.
Aden and Sandy sort through their misconceptions of each other.
Mike meets a variety of Hollywood stylists.

Chapter 20
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He said, ‘No matter what’

Jill helps Sandy start a relationship with Aden.
Mike panics at the idea he’ll never be good enough for Valerie; he asks friends for help.
Over a pan of brownies, Katy reveals her fear and sadness to Delphie.
Aden and Sandy have a first date.

Chapter 21
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Where you belong

Jill spends Saturday with Big Sam Lipson.
Mike’s friends help him let go of some of his hair.
Aden makes dinner for Sandy at his house.

Chapter 22
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The familiar dance

The police arrive at Aden’s residence looking for drugs.
Arriving just as the police arrive, Jill and Sam are able to diffuse the situation.
Sandy and Aden connect on every level.
Val and Mike resolve her long held injury.

Chapter 23
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What was that?

Valerie is invited to be a spokesmodel for world famous designer, Claire Martins.
Mike meets his fashion designer Frederic Martins.
Aden learns what happened while his children were with Nuala.
Sandy agrees to date Aden exclusively.

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