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Wow. Over the past two decades, I never thought I'd write the final words to this story. I am really, really proud of this story, and as I've said previously -- it's so much better than anything I could have written in 2004.
It's also the longest tale I've ever written. At about 134K words, it beats out "The Arrangement" by ~10%.
Thanks to all of you who have written to me and commented on this story. I appreciate it. I write for myself, but also for the readers, and am gratified that this story both connected with people in its 2004 version, and has connected with people (some of the same, some new readers) in 2025. The score has remained remarkably consistent with each new chapter, and consistent with its 2004 edition. It is the highest-rated story I've ever published here, which feels pretty good.
Special thanks to Dan, who has served as the de facto editor for this story. He reads with a keen eye and he has caught several errors. You made this story better, Dan!
I love the way the story ends for Beth, Jim, and Aimee (and for Jake and Ethan, too). The story wraps up these characters very nicely. Although I love them, I can't currently imagine revisiting their tale. Their story is done, and we can all imagine their happily ever after.
What's next for me as an author? Not sure. After 8+ years of inactivity, I've written "Who's the Blonde Stranger (on Broadway)?" and this story in quick succession. I'll probably go back to just being an SOL reader, at least for a little while. But this is probably not the last story I'll write here.
To the original "Aimee" -- who is very, very unlikely to see this -- thank you for sharing your "DILF in the grocery store" moment with me, all those years ago. Your inspiration made this story possible, and although I doubt you got involved in a polyamorous triple with that guy and his wife, I hope you're happy, wherever you are.
Thanks for reading, from the bottom of my heart.
...are now posted, I didn't do a blog entry for 18 a couple of days ago.
Chapter 19 is a really big one, the last big pivot/plot point for this little family that I love so much. This is the last "mainline" chapter, we'll wrap up this story with an Epilogue. I'll post that on Sunday.
The final image for this story is now posted to the gallery as well:
https://imgur.com/a/images-peanut-butter-babysitter-spoilers-read-all-published-chapters-first-XLxjx6N
Thanks to all of you for the comments and messages. Very curious to hear what people think of chapter 19!
Now posted. Four more chapters to go after this one. I really like how the story turned out and I hope you all do as well!!
...is in the queue and will be posted shortly. This is a big chapter for Beth, Jim, and Aimee. One of two really big, really influential chapters remaining in the story.
Imgur link updated as well, but don't look until you can read the chapter!
Let me know what you think, and thank you for reading!
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