The Vigil Series

by

Elaine Walker and Mitch Hudson

This is just an introduction page to help you find your way around the Vigil stories. It all started as a single story, and then grew rather haphazardly. The stories are listed here in chronological order, not the order they were written.

The Vigil by Elaine. Victoria returns to find Ben, and in the process changes both Ben's and Ray's lives forever.

Vigilance by Elaine. Ben and Ray are building their lives together when a violent attack nearly destroys everything that matters to them.

Vigilant Life by Mitch. Struggling to recover from the gay bashing Ray can't seem to get into synch with his lover, to mesh their lives. Ben has a hard time figuring out how to be half of a couple, to relate to Ray as a spouse.

Vigilant Love by Mitch. Ray takes a daring step to reconcile with his mother while Ben works through his resentment toward her for the hurt she's caused his lover.

Vigil: Fathers and Sons by Elaine. Ben has been acting strangely, and Ray is worried.

Vigil: Wednesday's Child by Elaine. A past indiscretion comes back to haunt Ray. Warning: death of a minor character.

Vigilant Journey by Mitch. Grief devastates Ray so Ben takes his family to Ottawa for a fresh perspective. Told mostly from the viewpoint of their six-year-old son, Fraser.

Vigil: Home Fires by Mitch. Self discovery and mutual reliance are what Ray and Ben work for as they seek a time of peace in their lives. Together they face the most horrible danger their family has known.

Vigil: Full Circle: by Elaine. Fraser gets himself into trouble, and the consequences are much greater than anyone would have expected.

Vigilant Lovers: by Elaine. Ben and Ray have married at last. But their return home is marred by Ben's collapse.

Vigil: Casting Out Demons: by Elaine. Ray is investigating a crime which impacts on all his family.