Dear Diary, how can it be that it is already time to pass along this diary to my heir? It seems like yesterday that Momma and I were in the barn loft talking about what the legacy of our family meant. I was looking for that old, beat up trunk so I could fill it with my meager belongings and escape to the real world, far away from Winchester. Momma thought if she made me the heir, writing the diary would remind me that I had a family to visit now and again.
She was right, of course. Any time I needed advice, I knew Momma would be there to share her pearls of wisdom with me. And just like the good parent she’s always been, she never offered up that advice unless I asked for it. No, she let me experience life on my own terms without her interference. I think she knew that I needed to make my own mistakes and to also be responsible for my own triumphs as well.
There have been many times over the years when I wished I could have been even half the woman my mother is. Looking back through these pages, I can see the times I stumbled because of my own eagerness to have adventures, no matter the cost.
My saving grace was Xalen. How fortunate I was to have met him. He is my heart and soul, keeping me balanced and grounded when I am at my worst.
Don’t get me wrong, I think I balance him out, too. See? A perfect match.
I suppose I should get down to business with this passing along the diary thing. It pains me in a way because I can feel now how time has slipped by until I don’t know where it’s gone. On the other hand, writing my story down has been a burden I’ve endured simply because my mother asked me to carry on the family tradition. All I wanted was to experience life and live in the moment. Keeping a written narrative has forced me to live in the past and the future.
Which child should be my heir? I’ve been mulling this over for some time now and I’ve spoken with both Rosetta and Holden. Neither seems to have the desire to join The Inheritance, but I suppose that doesn’t matter in the long run and that fact should not exclude one twin over the other as far as carrying on the legacy goes.
My thoughts were suddenly brought back to the present by a loud banging on the door. When I opened it, there were two boys standing there. They did a lot of him-hawing around but eventually, I was able to ascertain they were friends with Fletcher.
Let me tell you a little bit about this Fletcher kid. The first time Xalen and I met him was on our summer vacation which we returned from about a month ago. My first impression was that he was pretty tough and maybe not even very nice. Rosetta regards him most of the time with slanted, glowering eyes if that’s any indication.
Holden, though, seems to have become very good friends with this boy and the more I get to know him and his circumstances, the more empathetic I feel toward him. From what I’ve gathered, the kids have known him for some time and whatever their experiences were with him, they weren’t what you’d call fast friends.
Since then, Fletcher, for reasons unknown to me, was sent to live with his aunt and uncle in the tourist town we were vacationing in. As it turns out, the kids all ran into each other. Holden chose to overlook whatever it was that Rosetta still can’t seem to let go of.
“Why did you let them into our house?” Rosetta hissed at me now.
I stayed in the pool room not only to speak to Rosetta but to also keep an eye on the situation. It hadn’t escaped me that Christopher didn’t seem to like their presence in our house either.
“They’re thugs, mother!” she continued.
“They said they were friends of Fletcher’s and since he’s always here, I’m sure they’d like to see him,” I reasoned.
“Don’t go anywhere, they’re absolutely awful!”
“I won’t let anything bad happen,” Christopher said.
I glanced at the two boys as their voices became louder.
“OMG, I can’t believe you’re hanging out with this loser!” one of them said.
“Shut up, man, Holden’s cool,” Fletcher responded.
“He’s not cool, he’s a fairy!”
Now I was glowering along with Rosetta. Who were these kids and where were their mothers? Holden’s eyes locked with mine and he shook his head at me very slightly. He didn’t want me to interfere even though my first instinct was to drag these knuckleheads upstairs and throw them out.
“He’s not a fairy,” Fletcher insisted. “He’s a dancer and I decided that was cool!”
“That’s so not cool, Fletch! What’s wrong with you?”
Fletcher pointed a thumb toward Holden and said, “Look at this guy’s abs, man. He’s ripped. And he doesn’t lift weights, you know? He lifts ballerinas! I lift weights and I’m not as shredded as he is.”
“I still can’t believe this is you,” one of the boys said.
“I was wrong about him, that’s all,” Fletcher said. “Besides, we’ve been lookin’ at dance all wrong, you know? Seems like it’s the best place to meet cute girls. Holden’s actually really smart to have figured that out.”
“When did you start wearing flowers?” one of the boy’s asked, pointing at Fletcher’s swim trunks.
“What? These are cool!” Fletcher exclaimed. “You guys don’t have any taste.”
“What I think is you two are an item now,” one of the boy’s said with a loud laugh.
My blood was boiling even more and I wanted to step in and ask these kids who they thought they were, but my better judgment stopped me. It was clear Fletcher had his friends under control.
“So what if we are?” Fletcher asked, puffing his chest out and lifting his chin in defiance. “He’s a lot more fun to hang out with than you losers are.”
After some more ugly exchanges, the boys trudged back upstairs, and I assume, out of my son’s life. Thank goodness.
Fletcher watched stoically as his friends left.
“I’m sorry you lost your friends,” Holden said.
“Pffft,” Fletcher answered. “They’re no friends of mine.”
The corners of Holden’s mouth curled into a soft smile.
“In fact,” Fletcher continued, “they’re pretty ignorant.”
Rosetta’s expression softened and we smiled a little at each other.
“Well, maybe Fletcher isn’t that bad after all.”
“Yeah, right,” Christopher said. “I’ve still got my eye on him.”
I watched as Holden and Fletcher ran toward the pool, jumping in to throw a ball back and forth.
It almost felt as if my eyes were opening for the first time and that I was seeing my son in a new way. Were these two involved? And under my own roof? Obviously, I needed to find out.
Days passed and I pushed my heir problem aside to work on a case with The Inheritance. It was beginning to sound like only one or two team members would be needed for this one and Shelly volunteered to go.
“If it’s a real haunting,” I said to the team, “I would look into their remodeling of the house and see if it all began when the family started making major changes.”
“Yes, that is a good idea,” Xalen said. “Check over the usual.”
“I’ll go with Shelly and do an energy audit and test the electricity. It could be they’re even hearing something in their ductwork,” Owen said.
Xalen nodded. “Very good.”
“I think we should take another look at the Ridley case. I just got another email from Mr. Ridley stating the disturbances have started again.”
“I have the Ridley file right here,” Shelly mumbled.
Suddenly, the Ridley file was popping up on all of our screens. I didn’t remember the case at first, but then it hit me. If ever there was a haunted house, the Ridley place was it. A little thrill tore through my chest at the prospect of returning to a place that left me so deliciously scared.
“That place gave me the creeps,” Susan said with a shiver.
“Luckily, you’ll just be there to take photos,” I laughed, poking her under the table with the toe of my shoe.
She rolled her eyes. “Why, oh why, did I ever join you people?” She said this at least twenty times a day.
The next evening, Xalen and I were supposed to go to a fundraiser but there was something I needed to do.
After knocking on Rosetta’s bedroom door, I heard her call, “Come in.”
“Oh mother, you look absolutely sublime.”
I couldn’t help but smile as I’d never been called “sublime” before. It was such a pretty word. Yes, that was a mental note to add it to my vocabulary.
“Thank you, dear,” I said. “Listen, this is a bit awkward for me but I wanted to ask you about Holden and Fletcher – ”
” – I have no idea,” Rosetta interrupted. “If you find anything out, let me know.”
“Well, I thought you of all people would know.”
“Me, too, but, alas, my brother has taken to holding everything close to the vest these days. Especially relationship encumbrances.”
“Rosetta, relationships aren’t duties.”
She regarded me with that patient look she gets when she’s being patient in the face of my stupidity. I’m not sure when I became so dumb but it must have been recently.
“Don’t fret over Holden,” she said now as if it should be obvious to me that I was being ridiculous.
“Whyever not?”
“Mother, he may not tell me everything like he used to, but I’m still looking out for the poor misguided and naive thing I call my brother.”
“Well, um, good,” I said. How could I argue with that?
Because the brownstone the kids were to live in when they graduated was in the city, we took to visiting it often. At every visit, Holden and Rosetta’s excitement rose to a feverish pitch. As a family, we took long walks in the park nearby, visiting their prospective school campuses and getting pizza.
There was something else that needed to be discussed this day for I could no longer put off selecting the heir for the family legacy. In a week’s time, the twins would have their eighteenth birthdays and they would want to get on with their lives as soon as possible. The torch was officially supposed to be passed by the time the heir became a young adult, so here we were.
As if reading my mind, Rosetta said, “Mother, Father, we’ve been wondering about something. Is there a reason the torch bearer has not been selected yet?”
Xalen and I gulped, then looked at each other.
“How did you guys know about that?”
Rosetta again turned to that patient expression I knew so well. “Well, we hope you won’t be angry with us, but we read the diary ages ago. Oh – not your part, Mother. That seemed wrong and incredibly invasive. We read the other parts. I was bored, you see, and looking for something to read – ”
” – Is it because you can’t decide who to pick?” Holden butted in.
Slowly, I brought my awe-slacked jaw back into its place and merely nodded at him. “I just didn’t know if either of you would want to do it or if whoever wasn’t chosen would feel slighted.”
“Just as we speculated!” Rosetta announced with triumph.
Holden looked a little more sober, which, I suppose, was not unusual for him.
“We decided I would do it,” he said. “Is that all right?”
“I’ll be much too busy taking over the world,” Rosetta smiled. “I want to be the leader of the free world. Holden will have much more time.”
Well, just when you thought everything was a royal mess, the twins went and surprised me again.
“Uh, sure, whatever you guys want,” I stammered.
Xalen slipped his hand around mine and squeezed gently. He didn’t have to say a word as I knew we were both feeling the same pride in our nearly grown children. Tears blurred my eyes and my heart seemed twenty times bigger than usual as I realized just how blessed my life was.
Author’s Note: So, there you have it, the Generation 5 Heir! I’m really excited to begin Holden’s story and don’t worry, Rosetta and Christopher will both be a part of the happenings.
My side story spin-off thingy called The Inheritance will begin soon and, of course, their first case will be all about the Ridley Haunting! Woot!
Remember that I have this coming week off, so there won’t be a chapter on Saturday (perhaps a sneak peek, though!). Generation 5 will begin on May 5.
Thank you again, so much, for participating in the voting. Below are some photos I’ve been playing around with and also a photo of the voting results. Let me know what you think!
Thank you for reading,
Well,well! Fletcher sure made a turnaround, eh? It’s nice that he and Holden became friends and that Fletcher kicked those other baboons to the curb. I wonder if we’ll be seeing Fletcher again.
It would have made a great story no matter who the heir was,but I’m glad Holden will be taking the reins. He seems more the type to have a journal..and I just like him, ya know? I know we;ll be seeing Rosetta as well, which will be nice. Let’s hope both of them find what they are looking for.
Yes! lol I think maybe Fletcher realized there was more to Holden than meets the eye. I think we’ll be seeing Fletcher in the next gen. 😀
I’m glad you’re glad that Holden is the heir. I could have written either twin and had fun, I think. Oh, that reminds me, when you read gen 5, make sure you read any side chapters Rosetta writes. She’s got some fun stuff in there. 😀 lol
Yay for Holden! I voted for him. 😀 That was such a funny way for him to become heir in-story, but it makes sense with his sister!
I’m really proud that Fletcher chose to stand up to his old friends and stick with Holden over them. But, idk, I think Marty may be jumping to conclusions thinking they’re an item. It seemed pretty clear that Fletcher is straight, but then again he could have just been playing that up in front of the other guys, so I don’t really know. Either way, talking to Holden about it won’t be a bad thing, I think.
Nice pics! I especially love the full body one. 🙂
I’m so glad you got the heir you voted for! 😀
I’m proud of Fletcher, too. You’re right about Marty jumping to conclusions. We’ll learn more about Fletcher and Holden very soon.
I’m so glad you like the pics! Thank you for picking out your favorite. <3
I was sure Holden was winning that’s why I didn’t vote lol just because this boy is interesting and you have so much to develop (his future relashionship with Fletcher, his homosexuality will be revealed? his dancing carreer) omg !!
Of course we want to have news of Rosetta and Chris both are so important for Holden.
You are so right! Rosetta and Chris will definitely be a part of Gen 5! 😀
Great I can’t wait for the following !
Awesome! 😀
Oh how did I missed this! I’ve been so busy in real life that I did not get a chance to even scroll but the few times I was in group I didn’t see it at all. Kind a new I wasn’t going to get it but it’s OK. Kind a good to have a boy for a change I suppose! But I did love that feisty Rosetta. The work we go to the next generation!
Hiya, Lisa! 🙂 Real life tends to do that. 😀 Yeah, I’m sorry your girl didn’t become heir. I think she would have been a really good one. 🙂 I agree that having a boy again is going to be fun. Don’t worry, Rosetta will still be around! 😀 She’s not going to let Holden go through life making his own decisions if she can help it. LOLOL 😛
<3 good thing
I’m excited for the start of Holden’s generation. It feels like it was only yesterday when Memphis’s diary appeared on my dashboard, and it’s already gen 5! Time flies.
But I do really like his approach to life. I’m sure his adventures will be quite something.
Thank you so much, Violincat! 🙂 I’m excited for the start of Holden’s generation, too. He’s different than any other character I’ve had.
Time really does fly, you’re so right. I feel the same way about how fast it’s all gone by. Marty’s generation ended when to me, it felt as if it had just begun.
I’m glad you like his approach to life and I hope you’ll love his story, too. 🙂
Liev* and Memphis. I got carried away. Btw, my comment was in response to your reply to Jes2G, but it apparently didn’t work out. Whoops.
LOL! It’s funny, but I knew what you were referring to and that you meant Liev. 😀 😀
Ha, ha, Kym, you really don’t like writing this kind of stuff, do you? Although I can’t blame you because that’s the most awkward thing to write for me, but, depending on the heir, you have to pull it off the good way as they would say it, which is the hard part, especially when the heir and you don’t agree on certain things. But that’s the fun in it all, I guess? Oh, I really do wonder about Leo now. To think he might have omitted certain things.. Sounds interesting. LOL, I still remembered Leo and Memphis and a huge ‘CENSORED’ all over them!
LOL It’s a bit awkward for me, I’ll admit. 😀 I think you’re right about that being the fun in it. It’s a way to stretch yourself which I think is a good thing. I’m going to give it a go! LOL
I know what you mean about Leo. I always imagined he’d leave certain things out he didn’t want Blue to ever read. haha He was a rock star, but kind of a dork, too. 😛
Oh yes! The “censored” sign! hahaha That made me laugh that you remember that. 😀
So exited to see Holden’s story. Can’t wait to see what kind of person he grows in to. Also looking forward to your spin off with Rosetta.
Thank you so much <3 I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of person Holden grows into also. I'm so glad you're looking forward to The Inheritance, too! That makes me happy.
You have no idea how excited I am right for the next generation. Almost as excited as when Xalen and Marty FINALLY tied the knot. Holden is just the cutest little cinnamon bun and I love how the twins just decided for their mom. They got this. I’m excited for both the next generation and the spin-off. Things are gonna get…spooktacular. 😉
I’m so glad you’re so excited! I am, too. 😀 Xalen and Marty took their sweet time! haha
You’re right about the twins… they do have this. Marty shouldn’t have been so concerned. lol
Spooktacular! YES! We need that. 😀
Woot, Holden! I’m so curious and excited for his story.
I like Fletcher and Holden as friends. I like them even more as a couple, if that’s where this is heading, but either way I think the pair will be an interesting duo.
I’m so glad you’re looking forward to Holden’s story. I am, too. 😀 I think you’re right about Holden and Fletcher being an interesting duo. Luckily, you will find out very soon if they are merely friends or having a relationship. 😀
I can’t wait to see what Holden’s story holds!
YAY! And, thank you! I can’t wait to find out, too. 🙂
Well, I will admit I’m slightly bummed that Ro didn’t become heir, but she really is a much better fit with The Inheritance and I can’t wait to see what pans out there.
Holden will be a good heir, I think. It’ll take me a little bit to get enthusiastic about it though, since my heart was set on Rosetta.
The twins taking the choice out of Marty’s hands was totally a Ho-Ro thing to do 😁 reminds me of them getting annoyed with the “Monster” and dealing with him themselves.
Hiya, Mags! 🙂 I’m sorry Ro didn’t win. I would honestly have been happy with either of the twins winning.
I think you’re right that Holden will be a good heir. And, don’t worry, Rosetta won’t be too far away. I imagine she is going to want to know everything Holden is up to. LOLOL
You are so right about Ho-Ro (teehee) and how it was just like them to take the decision upon themselves. It is definitely like the time they were annoyed with the monster and took matters into their own hands. lol
YAY HOLDEN!!!! I am so happy that he won. I can’t wait to see where his story takes him. And those pictures of everyone were so great.
I know that everyone is wondering about Holden and Fletcher (he was acting overly homophobic that maybe he was compensating for his own feelings). But what about Rosetta & Christopher? I am sort of shipping them right now.
I’m kinda on the opposite ships lol Ro and Fletch and Holden and Chris (although, isn’t Chris a cousin? But, it’s relatively distant, right? So it wouldn’t be weird or anything?)
Opposite ships! Cool! 😀 You always have such interesting ideas. Chris is a distant cousin as a descendant of Keniesha, but because Memphis was adopted, there is no true blood relation involved. Would that be weird? I’ve been wondering myself if it’s too incestuous sounding. LOL 😀 Any thoughts on this matter are greatly appreciated.
I’m so glad you’re happy about Holden! 😀 And I’m glad you liked the pics, too. I’m trying to decide which ones to use and for what. LOL That’s so wild about Rosetta and Chris! Do you think it’s weird? Honestly wanting to know. 😀
Are they second or third cousins? I guess it is not that much weirder than Theo and Marty, or Theo and Susan. Maybe it is more of a protective brother type of thing.
Yes, that could be. Let’s see (bear with me lol)… Keniesha had Tia, who had Ramona, who had Olivia, who had Christopher. Also, Memphis was adopted, so there is no real blood relation.
First off, YAY FOR HOLDEN WINNING! I’m really looking forward to reading his generation!
I had a suspicion last chapter that Fletcher and Holden would end up as good friends and perhaps as a couple. Fletcher was being acting so homophobic I was wondering if he might actually be in the closet himself. And in this chapter he didn’t seem one bit ashamed when his friends suggested they might be an item. I don’t know… but I do like Fletcher now, he really stood up for Holden like a true friend 🙂
How the selection of the heir unfolded made me laugh, it’s clear that Marty’s kids are much more decisive and focused than her wandering self. Especially with Rosetta, Marty just seemed so lost haha.
Awesome chapter, I can’t wait for Gen 5- I know it’s going to be amazing <3
YAY! I’m so glad you’re happy about Holden! 🙂 I’m looking forward to his generation, too.
That is a good point about Fletcher. I think sometimes when someone bullies someone else, the problem is that whatever annoyed them and caused them to bully in the first place was because it is a quality they couldn’t stand in themselves. We shall soon see what the status is on that friendship. 😀
I think it says a lot, too, that Fletcher did stand up for Holden. Holden ended up not having to say a word.
You’re also right about Marty’s kids. LOL They are much more decisive and focused than she is. 😛 Oh, and, yes, Marty is totally lost with Rosetta. haha It might be funny watching them work together in The Inheritance.
I hope it’s amazing! 😀 Thank you for your kind words. <3
Yay, I’m so glad Holden won! I voted for him, like, A LOT. 🙈
Thank you so much! And, I’m so glad you did! <3 I think Holden will be a lot of fun. :D
You know…in the last chapter, when Holden was handling Fletcher like a boss, I had wondered if he liked him. I still don’t know, but the thought is there. Also? I thought about this whole passing down the journal thing. What an incredibly brave thing to do! Like, these people are writing down the details of their lives for their own children and beyond to read! Like, every single ugly, scary, not-so-perfect detail. Yikes! My life isn’t even close to being as exciting as these folks’, but there is no way I’m going to handover my journals to my children LOL.
I’m glad Holden won! And I like how you handled it.
Thank you so much, Jess! <3 We'll be finding out very soon more about Holden and Fletcher and the depth (or not) of their friendship/relationship. I can't wait to explore what is in store for Holden.
I agree that it's incredibly brave to pass these journals down to future generations. This is why Memphis was so overly conservative in her write-ups; she knew one of her kids was going to read it. She censored just about everything and even only eluded to her first time with Liev. lol Leo was a rock star and I highly doubt he was celibate all of those years as a single guy but I imagine with a mother like Memphis, he followed her suit. And we all know how Blue was. lol Then, we had Marty who was less conservative and actually did write about being intimate with Beckett and Xalen. I imagine Holden might not be as reserved, too, since his mother wasn't. Or maybe he will be because his father is. Hmmm... I don't know yet. 😀 Good point, though, that you brought up!
I was also wondering if Holden and Fletcher were an item! But then again, a guy like Fletcher would be embarassed by that, right? He seems to be cool about their friendship, hmm… whatever it is, I hope we’ll find out soon!
Yay, Holden is the heir! I knew it! <3 I can't wait to follow his journey, I'm sure he will be a wonderful heir, just like all the previous ones (great picture of them by the way)! 😀 😍 I'm very excited!! <3
PS: I also noticed that Susan looks really healthy now..! hopefuly the bad days of her eating disorders have passed?
Oh, yes, I’m sure if Holden and Fletcher are an item, Fletcher would be very self-conscious about it. I do think he has at least gotten over himself enough to have developed a friendship with Holden…. we’ll soon find out if it is more than a friendship or not.
I’m glad you like Holden as the heir. <3 And, I'm so glad you liked the pics, too. I'm excited, too! 😀
Susan is doing really well, thank you for asking. I think marriage to Daniel agrees with her. <3
I was on team Rosetta, but Holden will be a wonderful heir! It will be fun to read about him, see if he continues dancing, where his love life will take him!
And congrats to you – Generation 5 is an achievement! 🙂
I could have seen either of them being heir and having a great time writing whoever won. I can’t wait to explore Holden’s life and see what kind of person he turns out to be.
Thank you so much for the congratulations! <3
Yes ! I’m so excited ! All the way through, I kept trying to resolve myself to accept whatever outcome without being disappointed , but this is what I wanted, So excited and happy! Also how incredible to be at Gen 5 already ! Congratulations ! Big moment for you !
I’m so glad you’re excited! I am, too! And I’m glad you got what you wanted. 😀 Goodness, I can’t believe I’m at Gen 5 either. It feels like Marty’s generation went by in the blink of an eye. 😀 Thank you so much for the congratulations!
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Yay, Holden. It's not that I don't like Rosetta, but I could see her trying to dictate how her heirs led their life instead of letting them figure it out on their own. 😉
<3 YAY Holden! Oh, you are so right about Rosetta. I'm sure she'd be one overinvolved and pushy mother. She thinks she knows best in everything. lol
Holden needs to keep showing those abs! Yep, he’s cut. I can’t decide if Fletcher and Holden are an item yet. But certainly they are best friends. I will miss Rosetta and her very analytical way of looking at the world so I am looking forward to her role in the inheritance along with Christopher.
But yay for Holden! I adore him.❤️ You had tons of votes…that was awesome. I think it worked out how it should have. Holden would not be great with the Inheritance while Rosetta with her analytical mind would be perfect.
LOL Oh, Holden will continue with the abs, don’t worry! LOL Are Holden and Fletcher an item? Gooood question! lol Rosetta would have been a great heir, too. That’s why I’m going ahead with her plan to rule the world. 😛 She may be in the background, but she’s gonna do it!
I’m so glad you love Holden since he is the winner. <3 You're right about Holden and The Inheritance. I was thinking if he had to go with the team, maybe there could be some haunted theaters or something. lol Rosetta, especially if she reaches Leader of the Free World, would be able to pull some amazing strings for The Inheritance. I'm sure they would love to have people in high places.
I wonder if Holden and Fletcher are an item! Wow, you left us hanging. Again. I hope Holden answers this question in his diary 😛 It’s amazing how much the ex-bully has changed and he is right, these guys were just ignorant and didn’t deserve to be his friends!
I loved the ending scene with how the twins figured it all out and woot, my pick won again. How blessed I feel! Go, Holden!!! I already love this boy and I think, being the introvert he is, the diary sounds great for him. Rosetta isn’t really the one to write her thoughts down, just as it was with Marty, the diary not being a natural thing for her – I love how you included this thought here, too.
I like all the photos presenting the heirs and it’s funny how both Leo and Holden wear shirts showing off their ABS. Blue seems really classy in this dress, by the way.
Hmmm….. are Holden and Fletcher an item? We shall soon find out! 😀 Fletch really did change a lot. Perhaps there is a reason… you shall also find out. 😀
I’m glad your pick one! 😀 I figured the twins should decide what to do since I also thought Rosetta would have sneaked Marty’s diary and read it at some point. LOLOL Kids can be so sneaky.
You noticed the abs thing lol. I might have a thing for abs. *whistles, looking at the sky hahaha
Yea!!!! Seeing the world through such a genuine mind will be great!!!
Thank you, Jolie! I can’t wait to get started! I think Holden will be interesting. 😀
Your pictures are so nice – you seem to really be getting the hang of ReShade by now. Loving it 😀 Your pictures of the heirs are amazing as well!
It’s funny, I voted for Rosetta, because I love her voice and manner so much, but I’m happy with the results – it makes sense that Holden would take over and I think he’d benefit from having a diary. I think Rosetta belongs with the inheritance and there’s a lot to sort out for Holden. His story will be wonderful 🙂
I hope you have a good time taking a break – you’ve definitely earned it with all your hard work 🙂 Can’t wait for more, both of the legacy proper and The Inheritance! <3
Thank you. I’m still tweaking the ReShade settings but I think it looks better than it did. lol Your suggestions have really helped and I appreciate them so much. <3
I think Rosetta would have been a lot of fun because she is so different but I'm happy with the results, too. She'll still have a voice in the next gen because I can't imagine her leaving Holden alone for long since she thinks she knows better than he does. 😛
I'll admit, I always look forward to the week off between generations because it gives me a little breather from the schedule. But I also like taking the time to set up a new, clean save and get everything in order.
Even so, I look forward to coming back, too. I'm really excited about Generation 5 and The Inheritance, too! 🙂
Personally, I feel like I’ll never be done tweaking ReShade, though it gets better every time. I’m so glad to have been of help <3
She's really, really fun, that's why I couldn't help but pick her. But yeah, I can't imagine her staying out of Holden's affairs.
I totally understand – after I've started going two weeks between chapters, I've also come to appreciate the weekend when I just have to chill with taking photos or whatever I like 🙂 It's nice to have enough time to do stuff.
It's going to be great, I just know it 😀
Oh, I feel the same way about the ReShade tweaking. Your photos are really beautiful. <3
Luckily, Rosetta will continue with the story even if she isn't the main focus. We will know what she's up to. LOL
You're quite right about those special days off. It does feel nice to take more time.