Augh! Tony and Maria shot? I really didn't see that coming. Yikes, that's a pretty good cliffhanger.

I've mentioned this before but I really love how you write Maria... she's unique and has a lot of pathos without ever coming off treacly or overdone.

One thing?

Neither Bucky nor Sharon reputed that fact.

I think you might have wanted "disputed" or "refuted"?

Anyway, thanks for another great chapter. I really look forward to them!