The Calm Before the Storm (Chapter Seven)

I spent a lot of time this week reading and researching, and, to give credit where credit is due, I found a great deal of information (and the words for the service that Rose attends) at Universalis.com.  As before, I've taken literary license with the service but wanted to have it grounded at least somewhat in fact.

Putting this chapter out there for the world is a little like standing naked in front of an audience.  Constructive criticism and feedback is always welcomed, read, and occasionally reread.  I continued to be amazed at the response to this story and hope you're getting half the enjoyment out of reading this than I am from writing it.  The little creative part of my brain is all aflutter.  :)

Previous chapters:
( Chapter One )
( Chapter Two )
( Chapter Three )

( Chapter Four )

( Chapter Five )

( Chapter Six )

( Chapter Seven )