I know I've mentioned this before, but I just love your "previously"s at the beginning of each chapter. They always crack me up.
I think Toby might be able to handle Kathleen a little better than Elliot gives him credit for. It sounds like Kathleen could use a little heart-to-heart talk with someone who can tell her all about the horrible consequences that can arise from irresponsible drinking. If nothing else, at least she might be happy to learn about some of Toby's secrets before Maureen.
I'm not familiar with the canon Stabler children (I actually thought Kathleen was the oldest until a few chapters ago), but I can't hate on Kathleen too much. Divorce is hard on most families, and it sounds like she was the one hurt most by her parents' break-up. I don't particularly blame her for taking her mother's "side," but she needs to learn to move on like her parents are trying to do.
I like how Elliot's using Olivia's temporary memory lapses to his advantage, compelling him to open up a little more. That could be a convenient trick in Real Life.
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I think Toby might be able to handle Kathleen a little better than Elliot gives him credit for. It sounds like Kathleen could use a little heart-to-heart talk with someone who can tell her all about the horrible consequences that can arise from irresponsible drinking. If nothing else, at least she might be happy to learn about some of Toby's secrets before Maureen.
I'm not familiar with the canon Stabler children (I actually thought Kathleen was the oldest until a few chapters ago), but I can't hate on Kathleen too much. Divorce is hard on most families, and it sounds like she was the one hurt most by her parents' break-up. I don't particularly blame her for taking her mother's "side," but she needs to learn to move on like her parents are trying to do.
I like how Elliot's using Olivia's temporary memory lapses to his advantage, compelling him to open up a little more. That could be a convenient trick in Real Life.