Ugh, make it a one and done please: "I accept your apology. No I don't forgive you. Please stop trying to see me. Why?! Jen it's time you learned what mom said to me the last time she ever saw me as a normal boy". Jen should probably be included in the next meeting, even if learning what Laura said damages her newly built relationship with her mother it would otherwise leave her confused and not understanding of why Brian wants nothing to do with her. It's just going to build up friction between him and Jen if she keeps going about things and pressures Brian into talking with their mother more without realizing just how badly Laura damaged him mentally. Plus I really just can't see all of the girls being able to control their slapping urges with Laura in the same room as Brian with practically anything she says (or reveals) bound to set one of them off and it'll feel so good for one of them to hit her on Brian's behalf.

I'm curious if Senator Day is spending the expensive lunch date with the Bentley women, more as a political ploy then anything. The senator who cleared Brian Bentley's name is having lunch with his family at an upscale restaurant, but where's Brian the media asks? They'll try to flood Jen as they arrive or leave, "Hapy birthday Jen. It must be a great day knowing your brother is innocent and alive. Tell us, have you seen him, where is he?" I suspect Senator Day is playing up the media to further her name recognition. Actually helping Brian and the girls is just a side favor. We're ticking down to her ultimate power move where she presents the "miracle" of discovering shrinking can be reversed.

On the alternative topics, I'm wondering if SPAR has already been cancelled/postponed. It was kind of mind-boggling to learn Allie has killed 256 people in under a year as a Chevalier. Considering if the Silver Strip has some dozen+ Chevaliers, a daily session each means it's not absurd to claim 10,000+ people have been executed there in recent years. Even if there's single digit numbers of SPAR facilities, the cracks are starting to show. Did this alternate USA really have an epidemic of mass murderers, since Brian was exclusively the first single victim murderer to be sent there.

And going back to my early theories, all Chevaliers are tested and guranteed to pass pyschopath tests, Allie being the exception since she got swept in with Elizabeth's meddling. I'm still curious about what the government intends to do with SPAR agents. Public opinion was already leery of them, Allie's family disowned her for becoming one. Brian won't be the first case of a victim of falsified justice under scrutiny. If the government fails to hide chevalier identities, a handful of people are going to be blasted on the media as the scapegoats of the judicial systems injustice. I'm really curious if Cathy tries to reach out to Allie again, if she'll express guilt and remorse about hurting Brian. Cathy also hinted that Chevaliers might've made a black market in shrink victims. She claimed to have brought victims home and alive from her sessions before. I'm curious if this gets confirmed and exposed before the stories end.

Fucking hell that was one hell of a chapter and that ending was so good. It was great seeing them interact but it was pretty scary how Jen acted when she had Brain in her hands, it was like some yandere type shit and it gave me some bad vibes but I’m glad Elizebeth caught it quick and seemingly nipped it in the bud, but I have a feeling it's going to become an issue in the future. It was a little scary when she found out the Allie was the chev he was sent to God forbid she finds out about the torture and Cass cause that is not gonna be pretty. And goddamn, really showing how little faith he has in his mother with those last few lines, ouch. I didn’t think Brain was going to meet his mom so soon or maybe he won't, you kinda ended it on a cliff hanger but whatever happens I’m excited.

Jen overcame her obsessive-ness and protectiveness, handing Brian back to Allison with just a slight hiccup. But here comes the big crossroads. Jen told Lauru Bentley she was going to see her brother and let her be the driver to tag along. Her intentions might be good but this is already a serious breach of trust. Out of all the characters in the story, Laura Bentley is one of the one's I least expect to act rationally. Jen's probably going to make a plea about how guilty and remorseful their mother has been, and how it would be better if Brian forgave her. He might agree to it down the road, but I really doubt he's ready for it today. He was scared to let Jen see him so small and vulnerable, I'd wager he'd be furious to let Laura see him in that condition given she contributed to it and made him break down mentally for three years.

The worst part is I have a fear that Laura might not walk away if Brian refuses to see or speak with her. There's always a chance she'll try to call the police/something like the Child Protective Services about her reduced son being in the hands of strangers and just generally stir-up trouble trying to get him back because she thinks it's the right thing to do. Brian's trying to remain hidden for his own safety, and Laura may set of a fog light on him and the girls. It wouldn't surprise me if Elizabeth puts her foot down and refuses to let Laura in to see him at this time. Here's hoping Jen doesn't push when Brian puts his foot down, and Laura respects him needing his distance from her until he's healed mentally and cured physically.

This series has been great from the get go.  The fact that a tiny man is being helpled and protected by so many giant women is a fun and heartwarming change from the stories I usually read.  Then again I prefer gentle stuff.

man im really invested in this. The emotional part of me is wodnering if jenn will ever find out what her and brians mom said to him. Like each time im reminded of that it gives me chills. like honestly given how his character has developed, i just cant see him forgiving her and tbh i wouldnt want him to. The mom has to realize what he felt, experience what he went through. Man this series has been soooo good! Keep up the amazing work!

Welcome, and thank you for your consideration, I hope you don't feel obligated to do anything on my account. The story is yours, write what you enjoy.

This was unexpected but not un-welcomed. I'll be looking forward to the official beginning of this story!

Whew, it's a relief Brian got his "I'm alive, just very smol" video out so quickly. Jen was giving me a worrying suicidal vibe after learning her dead brother was innocent all along for certain. And it gave me a chuckle that Senator Day reached out to Jen, but snubbed Laura Bentley, especially if she knew before calling Jen that Brian was alive. I'm a little confused about Brian saying he's permanently shrunk in his video, unless that's just a jab to pull at people's heartstrings. I see the Senator pouncing on that during her "End the Shrink Penalty" preseidential campaign. "Good news everyone! I, Senator Day, have reached out to scientists who say they can restore poor Brian Bentley. That's right! Senator Day has helped your little hero!"

I wonder if Brian will refuse to see Jen until he's restored to his real size. He'll almost certaintly at least call her or video chat with her, but I wonder if he's too scared to let her see her big brother so vulnerable like that.

Personally, I'm all for a good grudge. But I think the story will head towards reconciliation instead. Don't know what she'll do to earn it, her last word with him is that she'd happily kill him herself, and the day after his execution reporters asked for her statement and she said she didn't care that he was dead since he was no longer her son. I think the chance of Laura being allowed back into Brian's life will depend on how Jen feels about how she's been acting in the past 3 years. Still, you could let Allison or Elizabeth get a few good hits in when Laura tries to see her son again.

That's one longass teaser, lol. Didn't expect you so soon, but good to have you back all the same. Oh, and as far as this chapter goes, you knocked it out of the park. Couldn't put it down, it felt like I was in the room with them. I hated his mom in parts 1 and 2, yet somehow, you made me want to give her a big hug in this one. Fantastic job.