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155: Diaries of a Lost Man 5 by Deborah Riley-Magnus NEW	John gets a message from beyond the grave … and it sends him with the boys and Terry in tow all the way to Alaska to find his soul. But, there is one obstacle he’s not ready to deal with, an obstacle he was never ready to deal with.
154: Diaries of a Lost Man 4 by Deborah Riley-Magnus	Step by step, widower John Biebe is finding his way back to life, but there are still things he needs to do, especially with little Nathan and his brother Maximus before he can really take that next step.
153: Diaries of a Lost Man 3 by Deborah Riley-Magnus	John is learning like a child to live again, and the first step is asking for help. Tracy Wade and Maximus stand ready to assist.
152: Diaries of a Lost Man 2 by Deborah Riley-Magnus	John copes with the dichotomy of it all. Doesn’t everyone realize there’s nothing left? Why are they still acting like life goes on? Like nothing has changed?
151: Diaries of a Lost Man by Deborah Riley-Magnus	There have been several life changing events in John Biebe’s life, but not one compares to this.
150: No Moon	Riley takes a sentimental journey down Memory Lane that sweeps her into a potentially deadly trip through the Time Portal in this groundbreaking and last (for a while) 1876 Manor Chronicle entry!
149: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 12	Samantha and Egan work their way through acceptance, while Egan is forced to answer the “where do babies come from” question from young Jacob … Ben Wade and John Biebe avoid their wives instincts … Gerry Kennedy has no choice but to face the Feds and hope everything turns out fine …Jessie and Lachlan revel in the beauty of their new infant and life in general … Riley gets the “party bug” but knows there’s something far deeper than that … and Terry’s instincts kick in as he senses that the family is being summoned to the Inn.
148: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 11	Lachlan and Jessie welcome their new son; John learns the truth about Cal from Riley; Samantha and Egan wait for the BIG results; Ben runs interference for the Mayor; and when Pullo overhears Valerie discuss the facts of life with Jacob, he knows it’s time to step up to the plate.
147: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 10	John Biebe faces one of the more unusual problems of being Mayor; Ben Wade discovers something brewing at Kennedy’s Corner Pub; Samantha is made an offer she should not even consider, how would she explain it to Egan?; Gerry Kennedy has gotten himself in real trouble; Jessie and Lachlan are reminded of what’s important; and Riley learns a little about Cal McAffrey’s plans.
146: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 9	Riley comes home from the hospital with their new son; John heads off to his new job, as Mayor of Stowe, Vermont; Samantha deals with her new job, and a new personal dilemma; Tracy’s business is booming, even though Ben hates how she’s changed it; Colin makes one of those discoveries about himself; The Inn discovers what it’s like without John at their beck and call, Kim, Antony, Andy and Cory’s sweet Daisy must all adjust; and Egan might just like the way life is turning out, maybe.
145: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 8	It’s Election Day and John Biebe is on the ballot; Egan appreciates the fact that Samantha has chosen well; Lachlan does his final grovel with Enid; Ben hopes for the best where the mayoral election is concerned; East and Jack have it out, once and for all; Colin seeks a little solitude with Vickie at the Inn; and while John and the family await the results of the election, Riley has gone off alone to have their baby.
144: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 7	Officer Samantha DeLaCroix gives Sheriff Ben some good news; Kim and Emily cope with Riley’s pregnancy emergency; Lachlancopes with an irate mother-in-law; Kevin confronts a business problem; and Colin gives in to his baser needs.
143: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 6	Sheriff Ben Wade gets an apology from his wife; Egan puts in a bid for a better life with Samantha; John has to break the good new/bad news to Eva about Terry; Lachlan’s in the doghouse with his mother-in-law; Pullo seeks parenting advice from Natalie; Colin and Vickie have their first kiss; and Riley explores her guesses as to where Cal McAffrey has gone.
142: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 5	Sheriff Ben Wade has a serious problem on his hands; Samantha is facing a change for her life with Egan and Jacob; John has got his hands full with concerns for Cal and Terry and very pregnant Riley; Eva receives a gift from Antony; Natalie faces reality of life around Jack and East since the ‘incident’; and Colin lingers in Stowe longer than planned.
141: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 4	The vampire Eric Northman negotiates with Cal McAffrey; Colin copes with guilt while Jessie and Vickie enjoy girl time; Eddie has another run in with Pullo that could go down bad for all involved; East Driscoll has a change of heart; Tracy crosses a line and now Ben Wade has to save her!
140: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 3	Colin welcomes Vickie to Stowe; Jack copes with his anger over East and offers young Eddie some sage advice; East Driscoll does what he does best; Lachlan attempts to uncover his mother-in-law’s involvement with a client; Cal McAffrey chooses a dangerous life path; John learns of Terry’s problems with a kidnapping; Eddie follows Jack’s advice; Skinner gets entertained; Samantha works her undercover dog case; Ben Wade ponders the state of the world; and the vampire Eric Northman gets a summons he’s not sure he likes.
139: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 2	Riley has her hands full and John will be paying her back, big time; Kim and Emily are displaced at the inn and find ways to entertain themselves; Pullo consults with Antony regarding his concerns over Valerie; Natalie makes her terrible confession and Jack deals with the aftermath; Colin pushes things with Vicky; Ben Wade gets a dog for the sting; Egan voices his worries over Samantha’s livelihood; Enid discovers the joys of mature companionship; and young Eddie learns the hard lessons about girls.
138: The Everchanging Face of the Moon 1	Pullo and Max Skinner discover what’s been troubling Valerie; Colin arrives in Stowe; Enid is smitten; Lachlan and Jessie welcome their house guest; Riley faces off with the prodigal brother; East makes another move; Natalie meets Jack in New York; John and Kevin get drunk as skunks; and Ben Wade copes with his opinions about women.
137: From the Cinders 10	Cal returns from his amazing journey through the Portals; the vampire Eric Northman explains how he found McCaffrey; John does what he does best, manages the situation; Lachlan makes apologies; Natalie discovers what she needs; East takes what he wants; Sheriff Ben Wade and Officer Samantha discuss possible solutions to the pedigree thefts; Kim and Emily slide right into a lead for the Sheriff; and Riley takes on the vampire with ice cream and pickled jalapeños.
136: From the Cinders 9	Kevin sets Cal McCaffrey straight; Kim copes with a little doggus interruptus; Lachlan learns that life is getting even better; East makes a dangerous decision; Ben worries about Tracy’s popularity; John knows what he needs, and it’s not just some time in bed with his wife; Egan and Samantha unintentionally worry Jacob; And Cal comes face to face with the dreaded Portal!
135: From the Cinders 8	Natalie misses Jack and hears some disappointing news; Cal McAffrey is determined to get to the bottom of the Crowe Cult story; Lachlan gets some interesting news from Jessie; East makes a surprising move on Natalie; Egan is sliding smoothly into couple-hood with Samantha; Ben Wade faces a perplexing case of grand larceny; and Kevin has to choose between friendship and betrayal where John Biebe is concerned.
134: From the Cinders 7	Egan gives in to his baser needs; Natalie copes with Chelsea’s early terrible twos alone, since Jack has gone off to England; Riley stages an eye-opening ladies’ lunch; John learns that there’s a delay in the mayoral elections; Lachlan hires a new secretary; Kim and Emily take a leap; Cory White makes a heart-pounding discovery no one’s really ready for; and Cal McAffrey begins his stay at the inn, ready to break the story of the century.
133: From the Cinders 6	Eddie faces the music when Sheriff Ben Wade takes him home to Jack Aubrey’s house; John Biebe graduates from private journaling to blogger extraordinaire; Egan explores the possibility of dating Samantha; Kim and Emily develop marketing ideas to help save the Inn’s fiscal year; Lachlan decides to rent an office, to Jessie’s dismay; and oh-oh … look out! Cal McAffrey is coming to Vermont!
132: From the Cinders 5	Juba helps with the work at the Inn, and learns of more work for John; John explores his mayoral campaign among other things; Jack buys Eddie a horse and accepts an out of town project that does not please Natalie; Egan finds the perfect house and gets a romance lecture from Jessie; Eddie gets into some trouble and Ben catches him; and Riley sadly watches Jackie ride off into the sunset.
131: From the Cinders 4	Gerry Kennedy makes his move on Jackie; Captain Jack and Jackie play a charity concert for the Inn; Max Skinner’s move on Jackie looks much more promising; Samantha helps Egan house hunt; Natalie and Jack host a combination Easter and Welcome East party; Juba arrives in the States with a new wife; Riley and John receive more love and support than their hearts can fathom; and poor East wonders where he fits in.
130: From the Cinders 3	John confesses everything to Kevin; Ben brings the Biebes bad news; Egan finally arranges some time with Samantha; Jack and Jackie jam; Gerry Kennedy devises a way to help the Inn and get closer to Jackie; Maxi wonders if he’s ever get close to Jackie; Jessie accepts that her home is very special; and Kevin Boyer deals with the shock of John’s revelation.
129: From the Cinders 2	John attempts to distract Riley from seeing the damaged Inn; Young Jacob enjoys he and his father, Egan, staying with Lachlan and Jessie; Natalie and Jack welcome the new addition to their family, but young Eddie might not be so happy with his new home; The lights are going on for Kevin Boyer about the family; Max Skinner is out peddling his wares; and Riley copes with the changes the fire has caused.
128: From the Cinders 1	While John lets his mind flow to all the changes his family has been through lately, ghosts Bud White and Brian detect danger. Fire has come to the Inn and lot is about to change again.
127: The Awakening Breath 11	Gerry Kennedy prepares for another concert at his pub; Jackie finds herself preferring Max Skinner who leaps at every chance to spend time with her; Jeff Wigand struggles with an overprotective wife; Kim confesses his unhappy childhood to Emily; Egan walks the precarious line between being a father and a man with needs of his own; Colin takes a breather in Vegas; Jack and Natalie meet with the Child Services counselor regarding young Eddie; Jack makes a decision to invite East into his new business; and Claudia surprises Antony by making his deepest desire a reality.
126: The Awakening Breath 10	Jeff Wigand suffers through his recovery from a heart attack; Egan and Jacob find their way together thanks to a family therapist, and the lovely Samantha De LaCroix; Jackie discovers a late romantic Valentine invitation from Max Skinner; Lachlan gets a lucky break and gets lucky with Jessie; Colin discovers what he’s gotten into taking on a woman for his new pit crew; Gerry Kennedy starts to think he’s losing ground with the girl of his fancy; John learns something disturbing from Riley; and the vampire Eric Northman gets a guarantee from John Biebe.
125: The Awakening Breath 9	Max Skinner works his way through the mess in his makeshift office; the vampire Eric Northman takes another stumble through the Portal; Jeff Wigand falls and it’s a heart attack!; Lachlan plans a sexy Valentines Day; Terry mobilizes Dino and Zack to rush to Vermont; John informs Gerry Kennedy that he has competition for Jackie’s favor; Kim and Emily work toward filling the IT position at the Inn; Jack informs Natalie of a decision she doesn’t like one bit; and Valerie cries with Pullo about Jacob’s disappearance.
124: The Awakening Breath 8	Lachlan suffers ‘new baby exhaustion’; Max Skinner does some manual labor on his house; Kim faces the fact that he doesn’t know everything; Jeff Wigand deals with growing old; Colin finds a replacement driver; Gerry Kennedy almost burns down his bar; the vampire Eric Northman surprises Riley and Daisy with another visit; Antony faces his demons; and John Biebe tries to help Claudia with her problem.
123: The Awakening Breath 7	Egan takes steps to correct the problems with Jacob; Jeff Wigand’s wife Kelly has growing concerns his health; Lachlan copes with new business blues; Kim is enjoying a business success and plotting a romantic one; Ben Wade makes a politically correct decision, although he doesn’t know it; Colin and Hando discuss an expansion of their business; Jackie plays a little emotional ping pong between Max Skinner and Gerry Kennedy; and John Biebe plows ahead with his future plans.
122. The Awakening Breath 6	Riley gets a surprise on a very busy morning when John returns from the slopes damaged; Colin is taking inventory of his life; Jackie arrives in Burlington to find not one but two handsome men prepared to take her to the Inn, one Max Skinner and one Gerry Kennedy; John Biebe learns a pleasant secret; Samantha De La Criox runs into Egan; and Egan deals with even more distress with his son; Natalie finds the perfect property to help make Jack’s dreams come true; Kim and Emily meet the creepy neighbor; Pullo makes amends with Christina; and Ben Wade breaks up a brawl at Kennedy’s Corner Pub … or did he?
121 The Awakening Breath 5	Colin faces the aftermath of his bad choices; John drops the ball when Riley needs a favor; Jack sees a future for his little family; Riley arranges for Max Skinner to pick up Jackie at the airport; Lachlan lets off a little steam about his work; Egan ponders the dilemmas of fatherhood; Kim surprises Emily with his new purchase; Terry worries over his new business structure; and Maximus runs into a very, very old friend, Juba!
120: The Awakening Breath 4	Everything is in flux! Riley discovers disturbing news about Carrie and Colin; Ben Wade and Tracy finally admit they’re married; Pullo finds a way back to Valerie; Richie decides to stick around Stowe; Kim does some growing up; John works his magic on Riley but it’s an email from an old friend, Jackie, that really makes her smile; and Jacob does a little acting up Egan isn’t sure he can handle.
119: The Awakening Breath 3	Lachlan and Jessie’s Christmas baby brings joy and awareness to the family as they all gather to welcome little Amanda Jeanne Curry.
118: The Awakening Breath 2	It’s Christmas with the crazy family as couples share private moments, lives are defined, smiles are garnered and secrets revealed … and of course, there’s one very surprising ending to this Chronicles. Happy Holidays everyone!
117: The Awakening Breath 1	The beginning of winter is the beginning of many things and Maximus chooses this week to celebrate his new daughter’s future; Gerry Kennedy opens his newly refurbished pub for the festivities; Terry sets Eva to show her elegant talent; the flamenco fires a little passion in Jack and Natalie; Lachlan ponders his blessings; Emily learns things about Kim from an unlikely source; and Egan’s son, Jacob has his first dance.
116: Timing is Everything 11	Boy ... Have we got a treat for you all! A little visit from the Vampires of TrueBlood! This week Daisy’s life is saved when Roger Fisher picks the wrong night to eliminate her nosiness and bury her where no one will ever find her. Vampire Bill and Eric Northman handle all the formalities long before Sheriff Ben Wade, Samantha, Cory or even Agent Cooper can arrive on the scene. Finally, the murder of Bob Sawicki is solved!
115. Timing is Everything 10	Lachlan and Jessie bake holiday cookies; Emily accepts a Thanksgiving invitation from Adam for lack of an invite from Kim; Egan’s son Jacob enjoys his first family holiday; Natalie and Jack discover all they have to be thankful for; Riley dreads John’s post-dinner plans; Samantha comes to dinner as Agent Cooper’s date but sees something she’d like better; Jeff Mitchell thoroughly entertains Jessie’s mother; Biebe girds his loins for battle; Cory White calls the plays in the family football game in which Sentinel’s Quarterback, Shane Falco captains against John; and Kim gets a tiny, unexpected chance with Emily.
114. Timing is Everything 9	Kim faces his losses; Agent Cooper sees a new side of himself; Jack Aubrey finds a way to Natalie, thanks to SID; Gerry Kennedy makes a decision that could keep him in Vermont; Egan and his son settle in; Cory White might have just broken the murder case; Lachlan and Jessie prepare for the big day; Colin faces his fears and hopes for the best; and John Biebe kidnaps his wife for a romantic night in the bridal suite.
113. Timing is Everything 8	Terry has a little chat with Ben before he leaves for New York; Jack has just about hit the bottom; Egan and his son finally arrive at their new home; Lachlan and Jessie welcome Egan to Vermont; SID makes a surprise visit and an even more surprising offer to Natalie; Riley reads Colin the riot act and Carrie mourns the loss of her marriage.
112. Timing is Everything 7	Riley prepares the suite for Egan and his son’s arrival; Jessie learns about snow as Lachlan, Jeff Mitchell, Kevin and Matt plan their new business; John conspires with Stephen to help Jack cope with his loss; Agent Cooper and Ben Wade get a hot lead in the murder investigation; Kim deals with an empty life as Emily accepts a date from one of the construction workers; and Maximus reaches out to help Natalie.
111. Timing is Everything 6	The family gathers at the Inn to help Jack and Natalie face the heartache of their loss.
110. Timing is Everything 5	Agent Cooper gets settled in for his long investigation; John brings Gerry Kennedy home to learn the truth of his situation; Kim follows orders and eats crow; Ben Wade tries to avoid the Fed and learns to avoid officer Samantha De La Croix; Daisy continues her efforts to help with the murder investigation; Riley gets a phone call from Egan; Jessie ponders the life of a housewife; Lachlan joins his brothers for a few pints; and John receives terrible news from Terry regarding the Aubreys.
109. Timing is Everything 4	Lachlan offers Kim refuge from the storm; the Biebe’s get a startling request from Egan; Ben gets a new female officer he’s not too sure about; the Federal Bureau of Investigations sends Agent Cooper to Vermont to investigate Daisy’s dead friend and Cory thinks it’s all interesting enough for a film; Emily copes with her unhappy demotion; Richie decides to stick around Vermont and see how things unfold; Jessie deals with being a housewife; and John faces an all new Portal arrival … one Gerry Kennedy.
108. Timing is Everything 3	John Biebe needs to make a little visit to a wayward brother, none other than Colin; Kim makes the ultimate bad decision and Emily will suffer while Riley plans to tighten the screws; Daisy discovers that her new friend isn’t quite among the living and needs her help; Richie offers Daisy a suggestion but passes on assisting her; Antony and Claudia heat up the sheets; and Ben is trying to figure out this sheriffing stuff.
107. Timing is Everything 2	Richie makes a few solid decisions; Kim deals with Emily’s surprising news; John needs a cold shower; Lachlan learns something about his and Jessie’s gardener; Ben Wade has been hiding; Daisy meets a new friend; Pullo becomes Miss Christina Mayfair’s hero; Terry and Eva leave the Inn; and Hando needs help with a family emergency.
106: Timing is Everything 1	Rain pummels Vermont the whole week after the wedding, but life goes on. Jessie and Lachlan enjoy the afterglow of their marriage consummation; Terry learns that just because it seems to good to be true, doesn’t mean it can’t be; the family says farewell to Natalie as she takes the twins to join Jack in their new Maine home; John participates in election day excitement; Ben Wade becomes the new Sheriff of Stowe, Vermont; Jeff Mitchell finds a little romance; Max Skinner saves the day for Pullo’s little daughter; Emily makes an unwise decision where Kim is concerned; and Cory White takes a slightly illegal route to Daisy’s heart.
105. The Renaissance 14	Lachlan and Jessie say ‘I do’ and the family gathers to celebrate the only way this family can … with joy and drama, laughter and more than a few surprises.
104. The Renaissance 13	Jessie is facing wedding jitters but Lachlan is happy as a clam; Kim discovers something he wished he’d never learned that's on Emily’s mind; Daisy needs to get away from the Inn’s resident ghosts; Ben is nearing the election and making a few crucial decisions where Tracy’s concerned; a new push by the bad guys has John calling a meeting to discuss options regarding a clean election for Wade and himself; Richie tightens the screws on Slade and Water; Cory’s crossed the line playing Bud White and it’s time to face the music … LA Confidential style.
103. The Renaissance 12	Ben Wade makes a deal with Tracy; Richie Roberts discovers the depth of the case he’s taken on in Stowe; Lachlan deals with a little jealousy while Jessie deals with her mother; Riley’s bit off way more than she can chew, then she discovers that John has too; Skinner and Pullo work on their expanded vineyard; Kim stands back and watches Emily handle the construction workers; and Daisy refuses to believe that she’s seen a ghost.
102. The Renaissance 11	Pullo is thrilled to see that the vineyard will actually begin planting and construction; Max Skinner finds a whole new understanding of little Valerie; Lachlan and Jessie make last minute wedding plans; Natalie frets over arguing with Jack; John Biebe, Cory White, Ben Wade and Richie Roberts join forces to clean up Stowe while Daisy pulls a little surprise out of her hat.
101. The Renaissance 10	Cory and Biebe explain what they’ve discovered to Ben Wade who takes the bull by the horns; Kim has an altercation with one of the construction workers and it proves potentially unhealthy for his love life; Jessie and John Nash go shoe shopping and Nash discovers the real delights of Vermont; Natalie gets some distressing news from Jack at sea; Kevin’s dug a hole just a little too deep with all his projects; and Lachlan deals with pregnant wife strangeness, it seems Jessie is hearing things.
100. The Renaissance 9	New construction begins at the Inn; Ben confronts Cory; John breaks his news about running for mayor to Riley but she has a surprise for him too; Daisy faces the ghost of Bud White; it’s moving day for Jessie and Lachlan; Emily deals with overly charming construction workers to Kim’s dismay; Natalie looks forward to moving to Maine and again living with Jack; and Cory Wendell White faces the bad side of what he’s been doing.
99. The Renaissance 8	Lachlan fesses up to Jessie about his wealth; Antony makes a big decision; Cory scares the Inn residents; Riley hears from Terry; Jeff Mitchell considers sticking around Vermont; Daisy does a little investigation; and John learns of some serious possibilities that force him to make a decision. Ben Wade won’t be the only man running for office in Stowe Vermont.
98. The Renaissance 7	Max Skinner is playing cat and mouse with John; Antony asks for a few days off and Richie Roberts covers for him; Natalie is facing a few unexpected demons while Jack is away at sea; Emily manages a difficult task and Kim gets the honor of comforting her; Cory White may have stumbled onto something BIG; Lachlan charms the town mourner; and Pullo forces his hand with Max Skinner.
97. The Renaissance 6	Ben Wade gets a campaign lecture from John Biebe; Antony and Claudia explore their new digs; Kim begins a theft investigation; Lachlan recruits Jeff Mitchell for possible plumbing needs; Richie gets the lowdown; and Cory White is pressing the envelope of Ben Wade’s patience, much to Daisy’s dismay.
96. The Renaissance 5	Ben Wade announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Stowe; Emily and Kim have found some sure footing; John Biebe is getting political ideas of his own; Pullo’s facing his trials and tribulations with the vineyard and looking forward to help from Max Skinner; Jess and Lachlan pack for their new life in Vermont; Richie Roberts makes John an offer; and Cory Wendell White gets the job of his dreams.
95. The Renaissance 4	John is carrying the brunt of the load regarding conveying important information from his experience in the Portal; Jeff Mitchell offers a hand at the Inn; Ben Wade manages some tough explanations for Tracy; Cory White finds his way; Jack Aubrey’s daughter Catherine shares a few thoughts; and Richie Roberts as well as Max Skinner get a suspicious invitation.
94. The Renaissance 3	Pullo’s got some bad news for the family … Valerie has chicken pox! Jeff Mitchell arrives for an unannounced visit, only to be put to work; Emily gets a surprise of a lifetime and Kim will suffer the consequences; Antony faces something he wasn’t planning on; John tries to convince Ben Wade to run for sheriff; Cory White and Daisy return to the Inn to stay; Tracy Pinkerton has a few well rehearsed words for Ben; and Terry says farewell to the Inn and his best mate too.
93: The Renaissance 2	A little housekeeping places Antony and Claudia in the guest cottage; Terry takes another run at Clari; John hears something shocking from Sheriff Mike; Natalie and Pullo deal with sick kids; Cory and Daisy make a change of plans; Ben Wade doesn’t win; and Hando faces a different kind of terror with Ruthie.
92: The Renaissance 1	Life slowly returns to normal but there are bumps in the road everywhere. John is home but many are leaving the Inn; Terry finds a little afternoon delight and Cory’s Daisy meets an interesting stranger; Lachlan and Jessie are facing a rough patch and Jeff has plans in Vegas; Jack and Nat will be apart for a while and love blooms for Kim and Emily. But by far, Maximus faces all the changes most expressively. Ahh, spring in Vermont, what else can you expect?
91: The Quickening 15	John has returned! The family eagerly awaits the information he brings back for them all, but is it what they expect or even what they’re hoping for?
90: The Quickening 14	A week has passed and it has become harder and harder for everyone to still believe that John is ever returning and many are wondering what form life will take with him gone.
89: The Quickening 13	Maximus and Colin are dealing with the strain and fear while Terry takes a look at Riley and begins making contingency plans; Gemma sits in the left tower and has a talk with the ghost of Bud White; Lachlan and Jessie finally arrive at the Inn; Stephen and Jeff Wigand sit with John Nash to try and think it all through; Ben Wade wants to track down Tracy; and all the while little Valerie holds the secret to bringing John Biebe home.
88: The Quickening 12	Jack, Maximus and Terry attempt to pull sanity from the family’s terror over John’s sudden disappearance, but it’s Cory who brings real rational thought to the table; Natalie takes the women in hand and kinda lets the cat out of the bag for Maximus by exposing his secret to Sophia; Ben Wade makes a few interesting decisions; Kim comes clean with Emily and Jeff Wigand pulls together with Stephen to find the man with the answers; But Riley? Riley has simply lost heart completely.
87: The Quickening 11	Each man finds their own way to deal with and explain the terrifying possibilities to their women … and one man takes his leave of it all.
86: The Quickening 10	The question of the Portal’s intent looms bigger and bigger. A decision to seek assistance from Gemma Kane could easily backfire, but she agrees to attempt to help. Can she get the answers the men need?
85: The Quickening 9	The women all off for a day of relaxing New York spa treatments, the men of the Inn all get together to discuss the serious dilemma facing them. But Cory has a solution. Will they go for it? Or face the consequences should the portal get real nasty?
84: The Quickening 8	Cory White has a long talk with the ghost of his grandfather, Bud … Terry, returned to Vermont broken and in pain, avoids talking with the ghost of his old mate, Brian … Jeff tells of his shocking, inexplicable experience and the others are all called to an important meeting at the request of Maximus. Whatever the portal is playing at just might prove anything but fun and games.
83: The Quickening 7 At My Signal, Unleash Peeps!	It’s fun and playfulness to lighten the tension building over the men’s serious concerns and Brian is behind it all. Happy Easter, everyone! And, have a peep on us!
82: The Quickening 6	Ben Wade is hiding from Sheriff Mike and the entire town of Stowe, Vermont … John Biebe hears a theory about the portals that strikes the fear of God into him … Emily is sure that aliens have taken over Kim’s body and turned him into a nice guy … Captain Jack has his own disturbing vision that brings sadness and confusion … seasoned psychic Gemma Kane actually runs from the left tower in terror when Cory’s grandfather, Bud White makes his presence known … Jeff wonders exactly what kind of wedding Kelly is going to want … and the women of the Inn are starting to wonder what the hell is wrong with their men?
81: The Quickening 5	Bud White’s grandson, Cory, arrives at the Inn … Gemma the psychic makes a major impact on Antony … Kim faces down young Valerie Pullo and admits he’s a bit of a wanker where Emily is concerned, and Emily is sure the man who stood her up is someone laying in a comma in the local hospital …Jeff and Kelly have a few he says/she says thoughts about their pending marriage …John Biebe has one freaky experience he simply can’t shake … Ben Wade’s attempted robbery of the Stowe Savings and Loan takes not one but two astoundingly inexplicable twists.
80: The Quickening 4	Emily’s excited to meet her internet friend in person, how’s she going to feel to discover that friend is Kim … psychic Gemma Kane convinces Riley to let her do a show about the Inn …Ben Wade makes a HUGE mistake … Jeff Wigand almost makes a huge mistake …Antony offers Pullo his heartfelt assistance … and Gemma’s young producer explains why he’s pushed for her to do a show on the 1876 Manor at Mount Mansfield. His name? Cory Wendell White and has he got one hell of a story to tell!
79: The Quickening 3	Valentine’s Day and Vermont is buzzing with promise and heartache, sexual fantasy and poignant revelations! Kelly and Jeff have independent thoughts of Vegas, baby; Natalie surprises Jack with a rekindling while Claudia and Antony struggle with the Aubrey twins; Emily gets the hots for one Ben Wade and Kim does his best to discourage her interests; Pullo faces the startling amazement of being young Valerie’s father; Ben has criminal designs on the local bank; John has extremely erotic designs for him and Riles … and the Inn has a strange guest destined to shake up everything!
78: The Quickening 2	Tracy Pinkerton is sinking her hooks into Ben; John lets Riley in on the situation with Dino, Terry and Zack; Pullo makes several hard decisions; Emily scares the crap out of Kim; Maximus worries for Sophia; Natalie and Jack say farewell to Stephen; Jeff gets his ego stroked while Kelly thanks heaven for her wonderful man; Kim and Emily have their anonymous IM; and Ben Wade does what Ben Wade does best.
77: The Quickening 1	The family comes together to help Pullo and little Valerie through this most sad and difficult of times, and they each do it in their own very special and personal way.
76: Blessed Winter 10	Jack and Nat are visited by well wishers and babies Catherine and Chelsea are introduced to the family; Antony shows signs of the golden touch with children; as Tracy Pinkerton moons over Ben Wade, Ben finds a little sugar with a candy-stripper; Hando and Mere argue over loaning Kim a vehicle while his Porsche is in the shop for repairs; Lachlan calls Natalie to congratulate them on the babies and announce that he’s shipping out; Jeff meets a pretty, flirtatious student teacher who’s found the way to his ego; Emily gets even with Kim during her first day of working as his assistant; Zack arrives at the Inn with worrisome news about Dino and Terry; and Pullo and Lesley face the difficulties and ramifications of her inevitable death.
75: Blessed Winter 9	It’s a harrowing journey down the hill! John clears snow for Natalie to reach the clinic as her second, struggling twin fights to be born; Jack and Stephen calm and encourage Nat; Ben Wade looks for comfort and finds Tracy again; Jeff and Pullo come to blows as the Roman realizes that the snow storm will restrain him from seeking peace with his family; and Kim and Emily (without their knowledge) continue to cultivate a rather spicy cyber affair.
74: Blessed Winter 8	Natalie is having a few issues as a major snowstorm moves in; Ben Wade has a little afternoon delight before running across an obviously laboring Natalie; Pullo faces the demons of soon losing Lesley and does not handle it well and Jeff finds him drunk and alone; Kim complains about the weather and his new assistant but has a delightful e-mail awaiting him; and things go very ugly with the delivery of Jack and Natalie’s twins, so John, Stephen, Claudia, Antony and a kind guest step up to the plate to attempt critical assistance!
73: Blessed Winter 7	Ben Wade is working through his difficulties; Claudia tells Antony what she knows of Pullo’s love interest; Riley contracts Kim as the new Corporate Manager for the Inn and introduces him to his assistant; Maximus and Sophia make an important decision; Stephen imparts his learned wisdom to help Wade; John bonds with his baby son; while Kim and Emily embark on an internet romance without even knowing it!
72: Blessed Winter 6	Antony accosts Ben Wade skulking around the Inn entrance; John tries to keep the new arrival a secret but Riley figures it all out and plans a party to welcome Wade; Wade crosses paths with Kelly (to Jeff Wigand's displeasure) and the gift shop manager Emily; Hando does a little Christmas shopping, Kim convinces John and Riley to make him the Corporate Manager; Jack gets a wonderful surprise as Stephen arrives for the holidays; and Ben Wade gets the low down about his new life from Terry, Maximus, Antony, Pullo and John ... as well as a good look at the beautiful women of the Inn.
71: Blessed Winter 5	Antony has a sensuous negotiation with Claudia; Jack soothes Natalie's discomfort as she seeks to soothe his; Kim arrives in Vermont only to be humbled by all he has been unaware of; Terry pops in to visit his godson and offer some good advice to John; Kelly faces the reality of life when Jeff is a man with a mission; Pullo seeks Maximus' advice on the vineyard he has chosen to purchase; the ghosts, Brian, Darcy, Bud and grandpa Luke have a feeling something is coming to the Inn; and Ben Wade arrives!
70: Blessed Winter 4	Andy gets a surprise that cures his depression; Jack and Natalie figure out a secret; Maximus finds a way to comfort Sophia; Tua copes with Terry and Bridgid; Jeff faces the difficult possibilities of teaching in an all girl's Catholic High School; the Biebes work with Kevin for the Inn's expansion; and Colin and John reach a crossroad with their friendship.
69: Blessed Winter 3	Colin and Carrie make interesting wedding plans; Antony questions what strings are attached to Dino's gift; Kelly's beautiful gift shop opens but Jeff is off doing something else; Maximus and Sophia receive some heartbreaking news; Pullo looks at a possible Vermont vineyard to buy; And John and Riley discuss … growth.
68: Blessed Winter 2	It's Thanksgiving and the family gathers for a celebration that encompasses the new and the old, the past and the future. Maximus, Pullo, Antony, Terry, Colin, Dino, Zack, Hando, Jack, Jeff and Andy join John at the Inn for an unforgettable holiday.
67: Blessed Winter 1	John and Riley enjoy the lull before the flurry of guests; Hando and Mere consider a guardian for Ruthie should the worst happen; Jack makes his confession to Natalie; Kelly faces her first winter, thankfully in Jeff's arms; Andy helps Riles eliminate the French dictator; Antony proposes to plan Claudia's future close to him; and has anyone seen Terry and Bridgid?
66: Rebirth 11	Antony finds Elysium in Claudia's arms; Kevin butts heads with Jack and all the unapproved changes to the house in Maine; Bridgid joy rides in the blizzard and Terry bundles up to go get her; Jeff worries about Kelly; John rescues Terry from the storm. Oh yes, everything is right with the world in Vermont.
65: Rebirth 10	Jeff Wigand has left Kelly alone for a few days as he follows through on a speaking commitment he'd made a year earlier and forgotten about; John and Riley entertain their new guest, Claudia and Marc Antony for an informal dinner at home; Jack heads to Maine with Kevin to make construction decisions on his and Natalie's new house; Claudia finds a surprise at her door and winter makes a shocking and bold early appearance in Vermont.
64: Rebirth 9	Riley faces off with her new chef while John heads off to comfort an unhappy Terry; Meredith and Hando go a few rounds over her friendship with Claudia; Wigand takes the plunge and introduces Kelly to an impromptu gathering in the pub; and Antony makes his less than bold move toward Claudia.
63: Rebirth 8	Jack bites the bullet and is enthralled by what he learns at the doctor's office with Natalie; Terry deals with Bridgid's hormonal rants; Riley agrees to John's proposal of taking a vacation; Meredith picks up her best friend, Claudia, at the airport while Hando takes their rambunctious dauther to visit Andy; Kelly faces her obnoxious ex-husband and runs to Jeff's side; and Antony falls head over heels in love.
62: Rebirth 7	Antony works through his inexplicable feelings of loyalty to the Inn; Riley faces the problems Andy's illness has created; Jeff and Kelly struggle with possible heartache; and John does a classic Biebe move…prepare for the fireworks that are sure to follow.
61: Rebirth 6	Terry and Bridgid face an issue that explodes into argument; Andy and Monica swallow a bitter pill that will change everything; Jeff appreciates the pleasures Kelly has brought into his life while Kelly copes with a past unhappiness that could threaten it all.
60: Rebirth 5	Andy and Monica deal with their fears and the hospital; Riley rallies the family into action for a crazy night in the kitchen; John and Antony overcome their differences; Terry and Bridgid pitch in; and Jeff Wigand proudly brings his new woman to be a part of it all.
59: Rebirth 4	Jack and Natalie go head to head regarding their home design and Kevin steps back to watch the fireworks; as Wigand and Kelly discover each other romantically, Riley takes to playing the spy; John Biebe and Antony find common ground; and Andy’s health takes a turn for the worse.
58: Rebirth 3	Marc Antony is worried about his new job; Kelly and Jeff Wigand make strides in their new relationship; John and Riley confront their demons; Lachlan arrives for a visit before he's sent off to the Middle East, and Andy has a problem he's hiding from
57: Rebirth 2	A very wet Jack Aubrey surprises his wife; Marc Antony continues to learn about his new world and adopted family; Riley keeps a secret from John; Bridgid and Terry get the OBGYN verdict; and Jeff Wigand has a delightful first date with the new girl in town.
56: Rebirth 1	Marc Antony travels to Vermont and learns marksmanship from the best (Bridgid), Wigand is a bit smitten by the lovely woman he met in town, John copes with his ever present jealousy as well as exactly what he thinks of Antony, and Jack makes his way home to surprise Natalie as Terry buys a plethora of pregnancy tests.
55: Nothing to be Afraid Of 2	John senses that things just aren't right yet after his almost infidelity, Riley has a focus to set everything to right, strange as it is, and Jeff Wigand has a surprise.
54: Nothing to be Afraid Of 1	A look at life at the Inn through very special eyes … the resident ghost's eyes. What he sees and what he knows just might surprise you!
53. Safe and Sound 3	Sharing the comfort and joys of family and friends! Terry and B throw a housewarming party. Andy cooks his head off. Someone brings karaoke and John and Riley enjoy their renewal.
52. Safe and Sound 2	John revels in his happy life, Natalie takes diaper duty, Andy lets the cat out of the bad and Jack ... well, Jack misses his wife.
51. Safe and Sound 1	Bridgid comes home safe, but Terry is suffering the aftermath worse than ever. Nat arrives at the Inn and causes havoc for Carrie while Colin prepares to finally move on with his life.
50. Quicksand 4	Nothing comes easy when all you want to do is go home and feel safe. Terry, Dino, Zack and Maximus face one more treacherous snag, while John and the family wait not-so-patiently for Bridgid's safe return.
49. Quicksand 3	John's got his hands full at the Inn while Dino deals with an emergency extraction and an over concerned Terry. With the help of Zack and Maximus, maybe it'll all be easy as pie… but maybe not.
48. Quicksand 2	While the troops rally, Maximus, Dino and Zack; Terry has to sit still. For the first time in his life he will know what it feels like to be one of them, one of the clients. Helpless.
47. Quicksand 1	John and Riley bring their new son home to the Inn, and Terry is faced with the worst thing he's ever dealt with in his life.
46. Consequences 4	John and Riley labor over more than giving birth, and Dino arrives with some shocking information for Terry.
45. Consequences 3	What will it take to fix something so terribly broken it is hardly recognizable? Terry and Bridgid do what they can to bring John and Riley together. Nature has another plan.
44. Consequences 2	John crosses a line and against advice from a trusted old friend, he makes a confession that might end it all for him.
43. Consequences 1	John discovers that there are places you never play…Riley learns that there are things you never say…and Terry and Bridgid find out what it's like to perform referee duties.
42. Cold Feet, Warm Heart 2	Weddings represent a new beginning for the bride and groom…but Nat and Jack’s wedding may be starting a whole lot of new beginnings when it’s all said and done.
41. Cold Feet, Warm Heart 1	Another wedding, but with this group, anything can happen. Nat and Jack tie the knot but not before several little hurtles must be cleared.
40. Change is Good 6	John Biebe has a long heart to heart with himself and Siggie as pressures mount at the Inn.
39. Change is Good 5	Lachlan becomes a Marine, OORRAHH! Riley and John bicker like old married people, Jack and Natalie play referee, and Terry and Bridgid pull a fast one.
38. Change is Good 4	Terry and John try to catch some bad guys, Natalie and Riley attempt to baby sit little Ruth while Mere and Hando take a stab at enjoying a night out alone. Life just isn't as easy at it looks and no one had forwarded the user's manual.
37. Change is Good 3	Terry makes a plan, John makes a plan, Bridgid gets cut out of a plan, and the ladies talk wedding plans. Whew!
36. Change is Good 2	John faces Siggie and copes with the aftermath while Riley passed the baton to Andy, Bridgid enjoys the blush of being the newest to plan a wedding as Terry makes changes she must deal with, and Pullo spends some creative culinary time in the Inn's professional kitchen.
35. Change is Good 1	Pullo and Tua have a few days of debauchery, Sophia faces her worst fear, Maximus makes his move and John…well John gets his ass into a little trouble.
34. Life in Flux 5	John is forced to face his flaws, Terry needs to run out of town again, and Nat, Riley and Bridgid do a little moon dancing for the camera!
33. Life in Flux 4	Riley's got her claws out, Terry has a tender and revealing homecoming with Bridgid, everyone welcomes Hando and Mere's baby, and Maximus carefully steers his new relationship with Sophia.
32. Life in Flux 3	John copes with Riley's leaving for a few days with Terry, Bridgid catches an edge on the slopes, and Hando assists Mere for the birth of their daughter!
31. Life in Flux 2	Maximus spends some enlightening time with Sophia, John gets an earful from Terry, Hando has a negotiation with his very pregnant wife and Lachlan says farewell to civilian life.
30. Life in Flux 1	A farewell gathering for Lachlan, a dirty little secret between Pullo and Sophia, and John Biebe's legendary over protectiveness.
29. The Fever Breaks 3	Jack and Natalie look at the future; Lachlan announces his decision; and Sophia arrives at the Inn with her eye on Maximus, but Pullo's got his eyes on her.
28. The Fever Breaks 2	Maximus arrives at the Inn with a special guest, Jack's come back early to talk with Natalie…if she'll let him, and Terry's dealing with coming changes in his own life.
27. The Fever Breaks 1	Pure fireworks are the aftermath of the kidnapping event and the bonds forged become unbreakable.
26. Cabin Fever 4	All hell breaks loose at the Inn when a full blown hostage situation erupts, but luckily, Terry is there to do what he does best.
25. Cabin Fever 3	John seeks the assistance of Bridgid and Morgan Outfitters, hoping to take his avalanche accident healing the final mile on the slopes. The Inn is gearing up for its first famous guest, and housekeeper Clarisse makes a rather startling discovery as she cleans room seventeen
24. Cabin Fever 2	Terry and Bridgid clear up a misunderstanding. John suffers with the flu with only Lachlan to care for him. Colin is lonely on the road. And Nat is wondering if Jack misses her as much as she is missing him.
23. Cabin Fever 1	Danielle and Lachlan explore their deep feelings for each other. Bridgid takes Terry on a difficult snowshoe excursion. Nat learns more about Jack, his loves and his new ship. John gets a terrible case of the flu and most of Vermont is struggling with and raging ice storm.
22. Let the Healing Begin 4	Terry arrives at the Inn for a long overdo R&R and considers enjoying a bit of a physical challenge with Bridgid's nature outfitting company. Danielle discovers something she never expected from Lachlan. And Jack watches as Natalie heals.
21. Let the Healing Begin 3	Danielle and Colin find comfort in each others arms, and the strength to move ahead with their lives. And another new woman, Bridgid Morgan arrives with her Nature Outfitters business and strong personality to start a few surprising and unexpected ripples at the Inn.
20. Let the Healing Begin 2	Danielle Hawthorne will built a four star spa for the four star Inn and create more than a few ripples along the way. Nat has come to the Inn to heal, and Colin says goodbye.
19. Let the Healing Begin 1	John and Riley have a pleasant reality check that includes the afterglow John's been missing. New guest, Danielle Hawthorne has an idea for the Inn while Lachlan begins to have ideas about Danielle Hawthorne. Natalie slowly faces recovery with the help of the family.
18. Interventions	John sets in motion not one but two group sessions designed to uncover the reasons for both Nat and Riley's unhappiness. But will either of them work?
17. Misplaced Paradise 8	And the drama continues. Natalie will recover from her self inflicted wounds, but it will take quite a while. Meantime, Lachlan has a few miseries to deal with as well. He may have not only lost his best friend, but his girlfriend too.
16. Misplaced Paradise 7	Why would Natalie try to kill herself? Why didn't anyone see it coming? And why on earth would anyone think Riley would cheat on John?
15. Misplaced Paradise 6	Christmas Day is supposed to be all candy canes and twinkle lights, but this Christmas may prove to be among the most heartbreaking and dramatic yet.
14. Misplaced Paradise 5	John has concerns. Would everyone show up for Christmas dinner, or will Riley be seriously disappointed?
13. Misplaced Paradise 4	Terry calls Riley and gets all the news . . . and has a few insights she hadn't thought about as yet regarding the goings on in Vemont.
12. Misplaced Paradise 3	Trouble, trouble everywhere. Which relationships will survive and which will not? John and Riley find a few clues to one troubled couple's deepest pain . . . Oh, and does anyone know why there are nine dildos in John's dishwasher?
11. Misplaced Paradise 2	The women speak in this chronicle, sharing their joys and heartbreak and observing a disaster in the making.
10. Misplaced Paradise 1	Vermont is bursting at the seams with a population explosion that includes Colin, Nat, Hando and Mere, but things just don't seem to be right anywhere . . . except in John and Riley's bed.
9. Right as Rain	The healing begins as the family trickles away to their own lives, but a few surprises are revealed, as well as many hopeful promises for a positive future.
8. Bumps in the Night 3	Riley has lost the baby. John is devastated and Terry rallies the troops for emotional support he is sure he can't possibly provide alone. But it is Maximus who holds the final key to bringing Riley's shattered heart back to the living.
7. Bumps in the Night 2	While visiting the Inn, memories from another life torment Terry when a ghost from his past not only reminds him of who he once was . . . but asks a cryptic favor of Terry that gives him the willies.
6. Bumps in the Night 1	Wanting to belatedly congratulate the married couple, Terry Thorne pays a visit to the Inn and meets someone he absolutely never expected.
5. The Changing of the Guard	The worst words anyone wants to hear when happiness is at the doorstep have come to John and Riley. It is an extremely high risk pregnancy and Jeff Wigand has come to the rescue, offering his support and skills to help keep the Inn running smoothly until the baby arrives. Riles is appreciative, but struggling with a feeling of being eliminated.
4. Chasing Grace	After the huge wedding at the Inn, Riley finally comes clean with John. If their lives were hectic and difficult before, things are about to become downright impossible.
3. A Missing State of Grace	As LizBeth and Kevin work out their problems, something terrible is tearing John and Riley apart.
2. On Knowing and Loving	As life seemed to settle into comfort for John and Riley, who shows up at the construction site but John's ex lover, LizBeth Compton! The beautiful woman manages to put everyone off guard, especially Kevin Boyer, the Inn's contracting project manager. Revelations of deep human love, need and support prevail bringing the Inn community closer and closer.
1. The Ability to Change	John Biebe and Riley continue with their lives at the Inn, but things have drastically changed.