Chapter 18 is now live, here's some thoughts

-Brad's freak out about his insomnia and growing sexual arousal are side effects of Methadone withdrawal. He's not crazy or unstable, Brad is trying to be responsible and protect Beau even if it means being distant from him. Beau understands that

-A tasteful sausage making joke Freud would be proud

-We get to see a Thanksgiving celebration

-Morris' dilemma is something a lot of heterosexual black males face. Having an unplanned baby at a young age is not ideal,  especially for people without financial support for it. Don't read many stories dealing with that reality of college in gay fiction, but it's part of the overall reality.

-The chapter ends in a cliffhanger..."He's in the house"