DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters. "The Magnificent Seven" belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’d be a happy woman if Vin belonged to me... but no such luck. I have not made any profit out of writing this, so please don’t sue me. It would not be worth your while.

Dedication: This story was supposed to be finished in time for Christmas 2001. Unfortunately, that wasn't to be. Our family faced the loss of someone very dear to us. This story is for my cousin Shaun who defied the odds, amazed his doctors and joined us for the new year. Happy New Year, Shauny!

Special Thanks: THANK YOU Mady for finding all of the errors... to Darla, who rides every journey with me and whose words of support always send me scurrying back to the computer to write more... to Debbie, who helped me develop the perfect memory for Nathan... and finally to all of those wonderful people who have sent back comments on my previous stories. Pards, I am in your debt.

Please, write and let me know what you think! I can be reached at brigittabrookman@hotmail.com

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© January 2002 Brigitta B. : This relates only to the creative property in this story. The distinctive way the story unfolds, the specific dialogue and unique situations are mine. I acknowledge that some of the characters and settings belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment and thank them sincerely for turning a blind eye so I can borrow them. (g) No infrigement of copyright was intended and no profit has been made from this story... so, please don't sue me. It wouldn't be worth your while.