>>90721045I had no problems with the fillers since I was the same as the previous anon and wasn't around when you only got 3 pages a week. But you make a good point so let's look at what's there and see what's necessary or not from the point Lucy disappears:
Ch 75-77 (Breaking Up, Leaving Home, Study Buddy) - Basically 3 chapters of the characters reacting and coming to terms with Lucy being gone. As a reader, it came as a shock to me, so having the other characters reflect that was necessary. Also, establishing PauloxRachel, so it's vital.
Ch 78: Safe boundaries
- Condom chapter. When Mike being a dweeb is the best part of the chapter, you know it's a lost cause. Can definitely be scrapped and no one would miss it.
Ch 79: Critical Hit
- Sue chapter. I like Sue and I like the chapter. But it's definitely 100% filler.
Ch 80: Happy hour
- Mike spills the beans about "December" to everyone, ultimately nothing comes of it. But still, it's plot. So should stay.
Ch 81: Take Heart
- Abbey breaks up with Daisy. Paulo resets status quo. Could definitely be cut.
Ch 82: Local Area
- Stacy MMO chapter. Once again, Mike being a dweeb is the only redeeming factor in an otherwise dull story. Could be scrapped.
Ch 83: Small Fry
- Paulo gets a job and driver's license. Only barely gets a pass because that technically counts as character progression
Ch 84: Scenic Route
- Friends go for a walk in the park. Comfy chapter but again, nothing of importance besides foreshadowing Tess leaving the cast.
Ch 85: Total Recall
- Prom night. Shit actually happens. Paulo ends up in the hospital and we get a Lucy tease. Definitely a keeper.
Ch 86: Trapped:
- Augustus backstory. I didn't find it that interesting, but it's plot relevant so should be a keeper.
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