Chapter 13 is now live, Here's some Author's Notes:

-Some indirect inference on Brad and his mood shift as the effects of Methadone wears off. It's revealing a bit more about the man behind his initial appearance or foul moods, he's a very empathetic person, but it doesn't mean he's selfless.

-I indirectly revealed a major explanation in this chapter: Why are all the residents of Keller Hall there? The answer is simple: Each boy had felt a sense of abandonment

Francis- Was abandoned by Brad after the big state Football Championships that caused his blindness

Paki- Having failed his robbery attempt and lost his hand was abandoned to die on the streets as an example

Warren- Being abandoned by his former lover Derek, which resulted in him being burned and traumatized

Min- Being abandoned by his family and causing his boyfriend death through the same accident that left him quadriplegic

Brad is a combination of all their issues and he has a unique empathetic streak, if he could connect with these guys as he is starting to now, he will be able to cope and rise above what Gary did to him.

-Chip's Pokemon of the day is : Gothitelle. Basically imagine a non-gender conforming goth with psychic powers to predict when you will die in a Pokemon form. Gen V, Black and White era, had some weird stylistic choices. He went depressed and goth due to breaking up with Robby.

-Yes, Min wears diapers, which as a wheelchair bound man isn't that odd. I've met many guys who have had to do that. There's a shame to the concept of wearing diapers due to perceived weakness.

-Some South African Xhosa word translations

babelaas- Hangover

impumlo- Nose

-Some Japanese word translations

tomodachi-tachi- Friends (Plural for group), standard catch all for friends

daishinyuu- Close/Best Friend, this is a deeper level of friendship in Japanese culture. It's an intimate type of friendship based on mutual kindness and understanding with one another.