Discussion of "Two Steps Back Ch 5" by mayday8281

Mayday -- good addition. I am glad to see that Howard and Jane have finally met. I liked the way he was overly excited like that. A few minor comments/critiques, hopefully to be taken with the correct intent: I wondered how Howard would have so instantly recognized Jane from a little girl (she's now in her forties and would, presumably, look a lot different). I was going to have him recognize her from a much more recent "taking." Also, in light of the fantastic nature of the discussion, and the obvious importance of it to all involved, I thought the bathroom break was not really needed. If I'd just met someone I'd last seen on a spaceship, I might have held it in!
But I so much appreciate the continuation of the story and I plan on adding another chapter in the coming days.

I forgot to mention-- I absolutely LOVED the fact that there was someone whose only purpose was to make her feel better during the takings...it really adds a dimension of empathy to the aliens, which intrigues me to no end.

Thanks, imadj. I like the comments/critiques. Only taken in the good way, I promise. That's what these comments are here for, right? I'm thinking that Howard has seen Jane more recently. However, I wanted to show the readers the first time they've met. Didn't want him to just jump into the most recent encounter! I was also kind of thinking that when Jane comes in for her hynosis appt with Dr. Allister, she might remember the most recent encounter, and see Howard. Not from her childhood. Just a thought we could toy with?
Also, as a woman, I figured Jane would be upset and the break would help her to regain her emotions. I imagine it would be startling to her to have a stranger describe her house to a T.
Thank, I always enjoy a good critique!!
I can't really get a good handle on the aliens yet. Their intentions, etc.