Bloodlines

[Mark Arbour]

Be wary of misdirection in this case. They may work; they may not. It's not always so cut and dry.

 

After all these stories, you know me so well.

[Mark Arbour]

 

BTW, what happened with Chris & Alejandro?

 

I think you mean Casey and Alejandro? We haven't found out about that yet.

[Tiger]

I think you mean Casey and Alejandro? We haven't found out about that yet.

Also, are Marcel and Max going to visit soon?

[Conner]

Be wary of misdirection in this case. They may work; they may not. It's not always so cut and dry.

 

Mark wouldn't mislead us, would he?

 

 

If there's been any misdirection, then it's been that Matt and Cody won't be together in a romantic relationship. They definitely connected, but as friends, maybe even as great friends....with benefits. Cody just got out of a relationship with Brian. The distance between them proved too much. Brian fell in love with someone else. Cody's not about to start the same kind of long distance relationship with an 18 year old.

 

As for Matt, I just don't get that he wants a relationship right now. He's still got to deal with the kidney thing, mind you that's looking pretty good right now with Robbie being so cool.

 

Actually, we should all be wondering if Matt will let go of his JP - Stefan thing. I mean he is focusing on his "education" right now, isn't he.

 

Matt's going to be living at Escorial. What about Brian and his boyfriend?

 

A Matt - Cody thing could happen down the road, maybe the next story in this saga. Or maybe 2 stories from now.

[methodwriter85]

As for Matt, I just don't get that he wants a relationship right now. He's still got to deal with the kidney thing, mind you that's looking pretty good right now with Robbie being so cool.

 

I agree completely. One, Matt is 18 years old. Two, he's from a white collar type of family, and they tend to settle down later. I really don't think Matt needs to find the "one" just yet. Hell, I'm five years older than Matt, haven't found the one, and I'm completely fine with that. I really don't think Matt needs to settle down just yet.

[amBIguoustwo]

Hang in there. It's coming. So is he.

 

Like the Energizer Bunny! f**k, I wish I was 18, again. Ahh. Youth is wasted on the young.

 

Bryan

[methodwriter85]

Like the Energizer Bunny! f**k, I wish I was 18, again. Ahh. Youth is wasted on the young.

 

Bryan

 

 

Indeed. Mark and I have sat on our rocking chairs in the front porch of his house, shaking our fist at young 18-year olds and going, 'Ya whippersnappers! Get offa my lawn!" Youth really is wasted on the young sometimes...

 

I'm with you in wishing I could be 18 again, Bryan...well. Maybe 19. 19 is better.

[Tiger]

I'd rather be 21 so I can be younger but can still legally drink. Errr... maybe I'd move to another country where I could at 18.

[amBIguoustwo]

I'm old enough that when I was 18 it was the legal drinking age in New York.

[Tiger]

Chapter 8 was good. I liked the whole threesome with Brian. That was classic. Wow! You know wealthy people are often accused of being quite stingy, but it seems that all of them are willing to give him a kidney, showing that it's often untrue.

[Nephylim]

Hell, for someone who is sick Matt has a hell of a lot of stamina

 

I am officially hooked on the story. I really like the way the characters are portrayed. Sometimes they are almost caricatures and then there is a moment of weakness or insight that pulls them right back into the 'real' category again. I can't help but care. Very, very nice work

[paya]

What a chapter! I was having fun from the beginning til the "F my grandson" end! As for kidneys on disposal, my bet

 

 

it is going to be Cody ;-)

 

 

but this time my judgement is biased ;-D

Edited September 18, 2009 by paya

[someone else]

I am officially hooked on the story. I really like the way the characters are portrayed. Sometimes they are almost caricatures and then there is a moment of weakness or insight that pulls them right back into the 'real' category again. I can't help but care. Very, very nice work

 

I second that. The characters have been so finely detailed in the earlier stories that it would be so easy to break the illusion. As usual Mark (author Mark) is masterful and treats us to a delightful suspension of reality, but loaded with truth. A treat that keeps me watching for the next installment. More sooner, please.

[Mark Arbour]

Hell, for someone who is sick Matt has a hell of a lot of stamina

 

 

The interesting thing about this disease is that it is somewhat dormant, meaning it could take a while to impact him fully, or it could happen tomorrow. It could come on slowly, with gradually more fatigue, or more rapidly and with stronger symptoms. In fact, it could do a lot of different things.

[Mark Arbour]

Tiger posted a poll recently on your favorite CAP character. If you get a chance, head over and vote here. It would be interesting and helpful to me to see what you all think.

[Enric]

ch8: so much TALK about incest. no actual happening of any incest. bad...

[Tiger]

ch8: so much TALK about incest. no actual happening of any incest. bad...

Incest is the best. Put your brother to the test.

 

Anyway, I'm kidding, though I see man on man incest as somewhat tolerable to a certain degree as having children in such a case is impossible (the exception being father and son, which is just SO wrong). Honestly, I don't see the big deal as JP and Stefan are not blood relatives of Matt anyway.

Edited September 19, 2009 by Tiger

[Nephylim]

Tiger posted a poll recently on your favorite CAP character. If you get a chance, head over and vote here. It would be interesting and helpful to me to see what you all think.

 

 

Done. I voted for Robbie because... well just because I like him.

[Mark Arbour]

Incest is the best. Put your brother to the test.

 

Anyway, I'm kidding, though I see man on man incest as somewhat tolerable to a certain degree as having children in such a case is impossible (the exception being father and son, which is just SO wrong). Honestly, I don't see the big deal as JP and Stefan are not blood relatives of Matt anyway.

 

Would sleeping with your stepfather be OK?

[Rad]

WOW!!!

 

This chapter (9) is so-so-so emotional.

 

Go MATT! :2hands:

Go Justin!

 

Brian and Cody

 

My heart went out for Justin.

I mean, I can so picture him in my mind.

Having to accept his bf's infidelity

 

I have to say that Matt played his cards right.

Like, all of them

 

The end was the best!

Now that Matt & Cody is back on f**king terms again

 

I hope we can see more of Justin

[Rad]

Would sleeping with your stepfather be OK?

 

is your stepdad hot?

Edited September 19, 2009 by Rad

[Conner]

Great great chapter!

 

Well, Brian got his just desserts, I suppose. It's just that it didn't happen on its own. Matt decided that there should be payback. Matt, of course, was making himself feel better, taking his revenge on both Brian and Cody. Mind you, Justin played along willingly.

 

So I must declare that there was no bad guy in this chapter. They are all victims of each other.

 

I was most impressed with Matt's insight into Cody's behaviour. So was Cody!

 

I'm not buying Matt's "I almost fell in love with you" line to Cody. Relief was in fact his most honest emotion in talking with Cody.

 

Then there was the sweet scene between Matt and Robbie, I just loved that scene.

 

So, yeah, I find Matt kind of confusing right now. :wacko:

[Mark Arbour]

Great great chapter!

 

Well, Brian got his just desserts, I suppose. It's just that it didn't happen on its own. Matt decided that there should be payback. Matt, of course, was making himself feel better, taking his revenge on both Brian and Cody. Mind you, Justin played along willingly.

 

So I must declare that there was no bad guy in this chapter. They are all victims of each other.

 

I was most impressed with Matt's insight into Cody's behaviour. So was Cody!

 

I'm not buying Matt's "I almost fell in love with you" line to Cody. Relief was in fact his most honest emotion in talking with Cody.

 

Then there was the sweet scene between Matt and Robbie, I just loved that scene.

 

So, yeah, I find Matt kind of confusing right now. :wacko:

 

I think Matt finds Matt to be kind of confusing right now. He's only 18 and still trying to figure things out. Be patient. Then again, knowing you, when have you not been patient with an earnest, hot, 18 year old guy?

[Tiger]

Would sleeping with your stepfather be OK?

Erm, sleeping with one's mother's significant other is crossing a line that one should not cross.

[Mark Arbour]

Erm, sleeping with one's mother's significant other is crossing a line that one should not cross.

 

But sleeping with your step-grandfather would be OK?