I can't wait to see the fallout from Inu paw-paw's decision. Although it's nice to see that everybody is moving on with their lives and trying to achieve happiness. Waiting for some action and some conflict. Honeymoon's over folks :)

How interesting. I can't wait to see where you take this.

After I left my review, I happened to read Knifethrower's review and have been thinking about it... Inu-papa  is a weak male... he did abandon his eldest son to please his new family, and then allowed his new son to become an insufferable spoiled brat (if Izayoi is just a gold digger, forget her, but Inuyasha could have been raised better!), while creating a situation where Sesshoumaru became too untrusting to have any kind of meaningful ties with another being because of the family dynamics.

Sesshoumaru is just lucky he met Kagome and she got pregnant, or he would have walked away from her too, and continued screwing up his emotional life.

Inu-papa, definitely not the alpha male in this story. 

This isn't a review or anything, just a realization that hit me after reading that other review.  

See how much time we spend thinking about and analyzing your story??

Excellent story!  Just read the first two chapters, but it's already got me hooked!  :)

Getting rid of the gold-digger and the worthless son. I like it! Thank you for the update. I find myself re-reading this story again and again!

Thanks for the update... I hope you find time to write the next chapter soon, because now I really want to know what Inu has decided to do to fix his pack.

Such a coincidence, I reread "Pack Dynamics" and "All My Children" last night... two of my favorite stories!!

Izayoi is such an evil, manipulative, greed b****!  Not too fond of Kikyo or InuYasha either.  Which means you are writing just the kind of story I love!  I love the drama, and I love it when an author isn't all manbly-pambly about portraying the all-to-real human traits, just because they fall prey to the fallacy that "there are two sides to every story".  Nope.  I've seen situations like this in real life, and your portrayal is very real!

I have been exasperated with InuPapa.  The way he has stood by and allowed Sesshomaru to be driven from his family and robbed of his inheritance is just disgraceful, and I don't forgive him for it.  He is a weak male!  Once again, seen this personality type in real life.  Truthfully, this version of InuPapa is exactly like my own father.  Allowing all kinds of wrongs to be committed under his nose, and pretending not to notice.  Weak, weak, weak!

It seems like Kagome's mom and Sesshy's dad are going to get together.  I have mixed feelings on this.  If it were a morality play, I'd say InuPapa jumping into a nice, comfy relationship is better than he deserves, after standing by and allowing his own son to be treated so unjustly, just to avoid trouble with his wife.  This is kind of wicked, isn't it?  But on the other hand, it would be fun to watch Izayoi, InuYasha, and Kikyo deal with his defection.  Maybe something can be worked into the plot, where InuPapa owns up to the gravity of his own actions, and that he wronged Sesshomaru, not just Izayoi and co.

As for Kouga!  I'm a Kouga lover.  But you have done a wonderful job of turning him into an obsessed stalker, as opposed to an ardent suitor.  Great writing!  I want to make some kind of pun about you "demonizing" him, however. 

Continuing to be a big fan of this story, which is NOT falling into the rut of becoming tedious and boring.  So much has happened, but so many critical issues remain to be worked out, it guarantees many more chapers of reading enjoyment for me.

Keep up the great work!

Now, I could be wrong, but am I smelling a little bit of a romantic possibility in Inupapa and Kagome's mom?  That would certainly be different... I don't believe I've ever seen that done!

Amber

i really liked this.

cant wait for more.

keep up the good work

So cute, I love how close Sesshoumaru is to his son; that´s so rare. I love Suikotsu.

AWESOME! Im so excited that your adding chapters! This story was one of this first fan-fics I read... Can't wait for more, Great Job!

I hadn't seen this particular fic before, and I have to say, I'm glad I did!  I'm really enjoying it, and hope to see another update soon...

Amber

Awesome! Love this story. Update soon.

I wonder if they will ever be able to come together in peace. Well even if they don't Sesshoumaru's family is growing. At least him and his pack get to share the love. I can't wait to see what happens next

OMG those vile evil bitches!!!

Inu needs to drop that cow like a hot Patato! And Yasha needs to have his ass beaten a few times the over inflatted moron.

Higurashi-san is a saint for putting up with that. If it was me I would have beat 'em both down like their deserve.

I looove the fact that Inu is starting to see that his 'family' is what is driving his eldest son away and is now doing something about it.

I hope you update really soon. I have sooo missed reading this story. Hope you have a good day Sesshou_lover-san !!!

I just had to add another review.  None of us are perfect, even in our grammar and spelling.  We even make typos that we don't catch until it's too late.  I am so use to catching the occasional error when reading a story, that I automatically mentally correct it and keep right on reading.  Hang in there and keep that beautiful imagination aworking. 

I am so glad you returned to finish this beautiful story.  I've stuck with it from the beginning and I know I've pestered you from time to time to finish it.  Thank you.  I get such a warm feeling from all the detail you give with Sesshoumaru and his building relationship and bond with his son.

I hope Inu really lays down the law to Izayoi, Inuyasha, and Kikyou.  I hope he puts the fear of God in them that they had better straighten up or else.

I really liked this story and can't wait to read the rest update soon please

Well this is exciting. I can't wait to see all the ceremonies that couldn't take place last time. I am always waiting. til next time :)

Sesshou_Lover,

I think you will find that I am your most hated reviewer. But you can tell me to stop at anytime. ;) It's just...your writing is so very good that errors stick out like sore thumbs. And I'm anal retentive. And a perfectionist. And insane because of it!

I have held on for you to come back to this story because it is a really good tale. I've loved all of it! And you've had me in tears more than once! As a matter of fact, I love all of your stories that I got my hands on when you were on Spark.

As for what should come next, isn't it about time for Kouga to stick his ugly snout back in Kagome's life? He needs to be handled - finished off, if you get my meaning. And are you going to bring Inu Yasha into the pack? Perhaps he catches his mother in a huge lie, maybe about Kikyou or something he really cares about... Anyway, that my thinking. Just tossing it out there.

And if you want to stop reading right here, I won't blame you at all.

he had to get back to [some] the serious business of running his company.

Suikotsu lifted his eyes to his father[,] to ask,  (This comma is unnecessary and interrupts the flow of the sentence.)

needing her rest [with] because of the unexpected pregnancy. (Just a suggestion.)

Suikotsu had awakened at the feel of his father’s movements[,] when Sesshoumaru tried to sneak out of bed. (Again, just a suggestion, the comma interrupts the flow of the verbiage. Just read it aloud and see if the pause there feels natural. In my opinion, it doesn't.)

Already Sesshoumaru had plans for his son’s training as his heir.  Suikotsu knew how to count to twenty already and (I constantly caution against the frequent use of the same word. You can throw darts at me for this.)

just [incase] in case the older demon wanted a bit of a snack (I am aware of this because I often make one word out of in case and in fact.)

The phone rang.  Without lifting his eyes from the page Sesshoumaru answered the phone. (Again, frequent use of the same word. You could end the second sentence with: ...Sesshoumaru answered.)

“Fine, father,” (If I ever find my English Handbook, I will be able to quote you chapter and verse as to why the direct address of another person or thing in the spoken text should be treated as a parenthetical phrase, but I know it should be in standard American English.)

“Hello, my little pup.

Kagome awoke around ten in the morning[,] feeling totally refreshed. (Again, the comma is really unnecessary.)

There was her mate, Sesshoumaru, (His name is actually a parenthetical phrase.)

In his lap, eating patiently, was Suikotsu. (As is eating patiently in this sentence.)

Her son[,] held a slice of apple out to her, to share. (Again, the comma is interrupting the actions.)

He is your pack, not mine, and therefore unworthy to spend time with my offspring. (I'm not going to argue your use of therefore without commas because the commas would interrupt the flow. I just want to point out that USUALLY therefore, however, nonetheless and other such words are used as parenthetical phrases and enclosed in commas. And, really, an author must be allowed leaway. Which is why I won't be offended if you tell me where to get off.)

Kagome reached her arms out for her son[,] to see if he wanted

Kagome didn’t feel bad[,] as it was all instinct, as explained in the book Inu gave her. (In both these sentences, you really have dependent clauses, not parenthetical phrases.)

He was just so beautiful, so perfect, that she didn’t know (I would put a comma here, as it has a natural pause when you read it aloud.)

father in law In standard American English, this is written father-in-law. I keep referring to standard American English because you sometimes utilize words or phrases that I recognize as British usage; and British English is somewhat different from American English in both use and structure.

Sesshoumaru had said very little in [comparison] respect of regards to what she was sure was a complex ceremony. (Just a couple of suggestions for words that fit a little better here, because there isn't a comparison really.)

For that, I thank you, Kagome.

Inu nodded to his son[,] before he reached down to lift Kagome’s shirt over her stomach.

She grimaced slightly, knowing that she’d never lost that bit of extra weight from her first pregnancy, not that either male noticed.

“I think a meal is in order,” Inu said to the group.  “It will even be my treat.” [      ]No one was willing to turn such an offer down. (You have some extra spaces to be removed here.)