[DomLuka] DD 10

[Bao]

ahaha its out

[ethan thorn]

Great chapter dom now i can't wait for 11.

[rknapp]

damn those cliffhangers

[Kat]

horrible day at college. this more than made up for it!

 

great chapter Dom I still really don't like Aaron

[Alan]

horrible day at college. this more than made up for it!

 

great chapter Dom I still really don't like Aaron

 

Great, great chapter. It's going to be interesting when we find out if this is really what Seth told Aaron.

[Rocketcnj]

There's still an unsolved mystery here. In addition to the letters, Grandma Alice sent a package to Rory from his mother. We still don't know what's in that, do we? Or did I miss something?

 

Kitty

 

Kitty, I kept thinking the same thing....and where did Rory put Pandora's box package? yikes...I wonder what is in it and what explosions/mysteries will rise from it.

 

On another note, I still say Luke really likes (ok, I hope he really does) Rory....

 

maybe there is some redemption in Aaron (the last scene hopefully shows there is more to him then "me too" and plots/manipulations to get what he wants)

 

As always, Dom writes with enough panache to leave things to the reader to give us a variety of interpretatons, plot twists and so on.

 

I hope that Jase also sits down with Rory..I am sure he is just giving Rory and Eddie time together...and I hope that Jase and Eddie have healed any rift between them.....

 

as the saying goes, stay tuned.....to another Chapter of "As Rory's Life Turns"....geez, he has had a LOT happen to him in a few short weeks!

 

Michael

[NaperVic]

Sigh ... It appears as if Luke and Rory are just going to be 'friends', no kissing cousins here.

 

And manipulative Aaron(tls) sure is working all the angles with Rory. Well, since Rory always seems to be getting into some kind of trouble, it makes sense that he'll tangle with Aaron(tls) some more. We can only hope that by Chapter 43, Rory will figure out what everyone else knows, that Aaron(tls) is bad news.

 

I can't help but always think back to chapter two, when Rory first meets Aaron(tls)...

 

'And little did I know, I was about to meet my biggest problem yet.'

 

:wacko:

 

P.S. - GREAT Chapter Dom!

[Bardeara]

damn those cliffhangers

 

 

I didn't really see a cliffhanger in this one. Only that I am intrested in seeing what comes next. Maybe that is the cliffhanger in it's self.

 

Dom great chapter as always. Hope your back your normal self.

 

Until the next chapter

[Jay]

Eddy is supposed to be home for lunch. What will happen if he finds Aaron in his pool with Rory? It should be interesting. His opinioin of Aaron is probably right up there with Luke's.

[Tempus-Fugit]

Just my two cents, but I'd like to think that we can't count Aaron out as a bad guy just yet.

 

At least, not in the pure sense of the word 'bad'.

 

He strikes me more as a very big rainbow of grey.

 

I'll agree he's a manipulator. He knows how to get what he wants, and he usually gets it. And because of this, he's very forthright. Very in your face.

 

And yet in this scene, we see the reverse.

 

It's almost like he's caught himself, realised how he behaves isn't exactly the best way to go about it.

 

I think, and I hope, that he does genuinely feel guilty for what he's done to Luke. But he can't help the way he behaves sometimes. Things happen to people along their lives that turn them into who they are.

 

Dom never introduces a character without giving real thought to who this character is. Why they're here. What their purpose is. And you can't do that without giving the character a history with which to explain that characters' inclusion.

 

Events transpired to make Aaron who he is (I'm hoping we'll one day hear about those)... he isn't perfect. But then neither is Rory. And he's our protagonist!

 

It's a nice thought that maybe their purpose is to balance out the other, to redeem the other, to learn from each other.

 

That doesn't mean they're meant to be together. I would like to see them together though, even it's just to discover that they aren't meant to be together. You regrets the roads not taken and all... I just don't know where Dom's going to take the story! LOL That's half the fun.

 

I just can't help feeling that Rory's going to help redeem Aaron in some way. He seems almost ashamed of the way he is in this scene. But then the manipulator card might come back in the next chapter and I suppose it could all be part of a wicked plan - "Aaron's Grand Plan to Seduce the Innocent and Naive Rory And an Ingenious Way to Tick Off Luke"

 

Argh! It's so frustrating! The writing is always left open to your interpretation whilst also seeing it from Rory's perspective.

 

This is why I keep reading. It's a well written story that keeps you guessing. In some ways, hoping.

 

Thanks for the possibilities, Dom.

[AFriendlyFace]

Well I thought this was an EXCELLENT chapter. And I suppose it will please some of you (**cough** Vic) to find out that THIS is the chapter that really made me wonder if perhaps Aaron is still messed up and conflicted.

 

Hearing about Luke describe his past relationship with Aaron really did tick me off. I find it quite distasteful that Aaron would just use Luke, break up with him, then repeat the cycle again. And when I got to the part about Aaron (sort of) cheating on Luke (I mean ok they were "on a break" but I think Friends already did a pretty good job pointing out that that excuse doesn't really work). I was really fuming. I can't stand infidelity or people playing with their S.O.'s emotions. And to think that Aaron pulled that car junk, the night of Luke's birthday, when he'd JUST been apologizing for messing up.

 

Also I orginally had the impression that Luke and Aaron were really good friends (and I wasn't sure if there was anything more to it than that), and that Aaron had messed up and Luke was unwilling to forgive him, and has consequently made Aaron's life tough, by alienating him with everyone else. But apparently that wasn't really the case. Aaron messed up in more than one way, and also it seems he had a few other relationships since Luke, so he must not have been THAT lonely and isolated.

 

Also, actually the first thing I thought of when Aaron was telling Rory about what "Seth said" was that he was making the whole thing up knowing that Seth and Rory didn't like each other, and that the truth likely wouldn't come to light, and that the idea of Seth trying to push them apart coupled with Aaron appearing vulnerable, might work to get Rory interested. I of course normally wouldn't be so suspicous but the conversation with Luke finally succeeded in making me doubt Aaron's "new and improved changed behavior".

 

Also worth noting is that the one little line " "Maybe I’m tired of hating him," Luke admitted. " made me like and respect Luke about 100% more, and seriously I already thought he was a great guy and I really liked him, my biggest beef with him was how bitter and unwilling to move on he seemed, take that away and he may very well BE perfect.

 

Also now that I know how Aaron treated Luke in the past (the breaking up, making him take him back thing), I no longer want the two of them to get back together. Luke's better off, and since Aaron messed up in the context of a relationship, he may well NOT deserve for Luke to trust him again (he deserves to be forgiven, but trusted is another story), and no romantic relationship should occur without trust. Even if he HAS changed, which now I'm wondering about, the fact that he messed up so badly, while dating Luke (and I'm talking as much about the sorta cheating/break up cycle as I am about the car) means that Luke has every reason not to ever take him back (but he SHOULD forgive him). But on the other hand if he truly has changed, and isn't making up the stuff about what Seth said, then I won't object too strongly to seeing him date Rory (though again, especially now I'd prefer to see Rory end up with Luke).

 

I thought CHEY had some very funny parts in this chapter. I can just imagine her looking at Rory, wandering around calling Luke, wanting to say to him "he already left!". Then later the idea of her looking at Rory like he'd just ruined her day when he called Aaron back, really is priceless.

 

Anyway Loved the chapter, can't wait until the next one, and I agree, I don't think this was much of a cliffhanger either. I also loved how it seemed to end with Rory in more a position of power. Making Aaron figure out what he's thinking. Anyway take care all.

Edited November 10, 2005 by AFriendlyFace

[Rocketcnj]

Dear Friendly...I was wondering the same thing about the so called Seth conversation between Seth and Aaron. I am still not sure if Aaron made that up to get closer to Rory since he knows/feels that Seth and Rory aren't exactly going to want to be friends/buddies.

 

I am still wondering whether Aaron is really a devil or is trying to achieve redemption as a person. It is why I love Dom's stories..there is as much untold that "shades' what is told and he uses a modern day version of Shakespearan style, complete with enough comedy and mishaps/misadventures to keep the story not only interesting but very human/very real.

 

It seems as if (of course we have the perspective of Luke only on this point..but given Aaron's conduct to date, I totally believe Luke) our boy Aaron is a "player" of the worst kind...string you along, get your emotions going and dump city...rinse, repeat putting you through the ringer cyle....keep going till he gets going onto a new pair of Jeans so to speak..after he has broken your spirit...

 

Add to that and he just breaks up with Seth, kisses Rory in front of Seth (and why do I believe that Aaron and Seth weren't going to just watch a movie (maybe some guy on guy fun..since they are both between boyfriends and for some reason Seth, who is Gay, maybe is dating a girl for cover)

 

It seems that Rory maybe is starting to get smart...(given the last scene) and take some control of his own destiny.

 

I still say that Luke really like Rory and doesn't want to pressure him given everything that has happened and maybe is wise enough, which he appears to be, to know if the romance goes no where or where they break up, they still have to live together and that could get messy/ugly..so maybe Luke is smart enough to go slow and see what happens.

 

It seems that Chey (the dog , no less!!) is the only one in the house with real people sense and smarts....It is still a fun story and an interesting one and I love reading every line..

 

and I love reading all the posts with the thoughtfulness and perspectives..they all make me think, laugh and say, wow, how come I didn't see that/think of that....

 

stay tuned to next chapter, and will Chey bite Aaron, will Eddie and/or Luke drown Aaron, will Rory teach Aaron to swim and will Jase and Eddie make up (do we get to see or hear about the making up?) and above all else as Kitty asked....what is in the Box that Rory still hasn't opened!!!

 

Michael

[Bardeara]

I think it is save to say that Aaron was upset to hear that Rory didn

[Alan]

You're assuming that Aaron's account is actually true. Aaron has a fairly long history of representing himself as badly-treated in order to appeal for sympathy. Rory's flipped on him a few times because Rory has his own issues that Aaron seems interested only in exploiting.

[NaperVic]

Welcome Tempus-Fugit to Domaholics!!!!!!! Your first post was quite insightful!

 

*ahem*

 

I'm amazed at how many of us want Aaron to succeed, want the nice guy in him to come out, or the hope that Aaron will finally see the error of his ways and will all of a sudden become decent.

 

Why are so many willing to forgive the pretty face for all his flaws? Are we thinking with the right head? There are soooo many warning signs about Aaron, and even Aaron

[Tempus-Fugit]

 

Thanks for the welcome, Vic.

 

But, I'm afraid I must point out that I always try to see the good in people.

 

Aaron is indeed, a manipulator. I never denied that.

 

But I see many possible routes for his character to walk down. Maybe he does consider Rory just a bit of fun.

 

Maybe he does intend to get his jollies and just move on.

 

But, what if, he actually fell for Rory?

 

Hands up all those who hated Dennis, and yet now, at the end of TLW, although we may not like him persay, we've come to an understanding of him.

 

That's character growth.

 

Aaron is definitely a character that I'm quite willing to watch develop and if it means he has to do the horizontal tango with Rory, for them both to get to where their going, then I eagerly await it.

 

Besides, there's just something about those boys that do the chasing...

 

Ohhh and before I forget, sorry to pick on you Alan...

 

Rory's flipped on him a few times because Rory has his own issues that Aaron seems interested only in exploiting.

 

Except that, originally, Aaron didn't know Rory had issues. Which either makes his intentions all the more honourable, or more despicable seeing as how he saw Rory and thought "Ooh. New meat."

 

I'm just trying to look beyond what we know about Aaron. All we know is stories from different people, I'm not sure we even have a full account yet until Aaron gives his side.

 

If he's truly changed, you people will be kicking yourselves.

 

And if he hasn't... well, I see hope.

[AFriendlyFace]

Hey Tempus! I too would like to welcome you to the forum, it'll be nice to perhaps have another ally on the Aaron debate . By the way I love your name! Time is a continual theme in all of my screen names and email addresses (with this one as pretty much the sole exception.....I felt like something new when I joined lol). And I know a bit of Latin, though not that much, fugit means "he/she flees or runs away" doesn't it? So basically your name is something like "Time Runner" or "running away from time"??

 

Anyway I didn't see your first post right away, I think you were writing yours while I was writing mine. It's ashame I bothered to write one at all, I agreed with you first post almost word for word. Especially the following bits:

 

Just my two cents, but I'd like to think that we can't count Aaron out as a bad guy just yet.

 

At least, not in the pure sense of the word 'bad'.

 

He strikes me more as a very big rainbow of grey.

 

 

I think, and I hope, that he does genuinely feel guilty for what he's done to Luke. But he can't help the way he behaves sometimes. Things happen to people along their lives that turn them into who they are.

 

It's a nice thought that maybe their purpose is to balance out the other, to redeem the other, to learn from each other.

 

 

I just can't help feeling that Rory's going to help redeem Aaron in some way. He seems almost ashamed of the way he is in this scene.

I think you've got it entirely right there! For once thing I think pretty much EVERYONE and EVERYTHING is in shades of gray, I don't think too many people or situations are ever black and white.

I also agree with you it's nice to think that perhaps Aaron and Rory will balence each other out.

 

I still say that Luke really like Rory and doesn't want to pressure him given everything that has happened and maybe is wise enough, which he appears to be, to know if the romance goes no where or where they break up, they still have to live together and that could get messy/ugly..so maybe Luke is smart enough to go slow and see what happens.

 

It seems that Chey (the dog , no less!!) is the only one in the house with real people sense and smarts....It is still a fun story and an interesting one and I love reading every line..

Exactly Michael! I think Luke's trying to take his time with Rory too.....especially since he knows about the very confusing relationship Rory's getting in with Aaron.

 

I'm amazed at how many of us want Aaron to succeed, want the nice guy in him to come out, or the hope that Aaron will finally see the error of his ways and will all of a sudden become decent.

 

Why are so many willing to forgive the pretty face for all his flaws? Are we thinking with the right head? There are soooo many warning signs about Aaron, and even Aaron’s biggest supporters are leary of him to some degree. But so many want to forgive! Are we all recovering Catholics? LOL, I am!

 

Well, we must all resist Aaron and his attempts!!!!! Even poor Luke is starting to waffle. As AFF pointed out :

Poor Luke. He’s almost letting his guard down about Aaron, ready to fall under his spell again. Well, at least we know that Aaron will somehow dump on Luke again.

Resist Tempus! Resist!!!!

Music to my ears AFF!

 

 

Vic the Domaholic

LOL Vic,

Well first off I think Luke's face sounds much prettier than Aaron's, and I've always prefered the idea of Luke and Rory to Aaron and Rory (I'd just originally hoped for Luke and Aaron instead).

 

Secondly I'm not a recovering Catholic, I'm just a current Catholic. Ok my relgious beliefs are very complicated actually. I'm an extremly liberal Catholic who actually leans non-denominational evangelical (NOT FUNDAMENTALIST) Christian in most regards. Basically it seems the biggest beef most other Christian religions have with Catholics is that they DON'T just follow the Bible, and base alot of stuff on church tradition etc. As well as being too institutionalized. Well the latter I definitely agree with, but think that people SHOULD interpret the Bible, and remember the context etc. Catholics for example don't have a problem with evolution/age of the earth and all that junk that hangs up many other Christians. They always taught us (I went to Catholic school from kindergarden - senior year of high school.....and BTW Catholic school girls aren't the only ones with sexy uniforms ) that the creation account was more figurative than litteral, and said that the Chruchs stance was that alot of the things which don't seem to make too much sense in today's context, like the prohibitions against shellfish, and the eleborate cleansing rituals (and I always add homosexuality, though the church itself does have a problem with that) made sense and were logical at the time, but more outdated now. Meanwhile many Christian groups, have a problem with the Church's rigidity and the fact that all the institional aspects etc. serve to keep people more in the Chruch's pocket than directly in touch with God, this too I agree with (among alot of other popular beliefs). So basically in constructing my own spirituality I've merged everything together, and removed the aspects I didn't agree with, and kept the ones I like. Weird I know but it works for me and allows me to be both happy with my faith, and my sexuality (though my reasons aren't even MOSTLY about sexuality, I just have a problem with anyone telling me EXACTLY what I need to believe, and what's right and wrong, I think it's worth more if you figure it out yourself). That said sorry I went off topic, and very sorry if I offended anyone's religious beliefs. And also I won't agrue religion (or politics), and my only stance about what I said is that it's right for ME, I no longer presume to tell other people what they should or shouldn't believe, I'm very accepting of everyone's beliefs.

 

Anyway that said, and getting back on topic. Yes I hold forgiveness paramount in life, and agree with the idea that no one is entirely unredeemable.

 

 

 

Thanks for the welcome, Vic.

But, I'm afraid I must point out that I always try to see the good in people.

 

Aaron is indeed, a manipulator. I never denied that.

 

But, what if, he actually fell for Rory?

 

I'm just trying to look beyond what we know about Aaron. All we know is stories from different people, I'm not sure we even have a full account yet until Aaron gives his side.

If he's truly changed, you people will be kicking yourselves.

 

And if he hasn't... well, I see hope.

 

Exactly what I was thinking Tempus, I too prefer to see the good in people. And to clarify my current (more nuanced) stance on Aaron. Having heard what Luke had to say in the last chapter about he and Aaron's relationship, I no longer think THEY should be together. I'd orginally hoped for some sort of Luke/Aaron reconciliation, and while I do hope they reconcile, I no longer want it to be in a romantic/couples kinda way. I think Luke is well within his rights to no longer be friends with Aaron (though I'd KINDA like if they could even somewhat become friends again), but I still think he needs to forgive Aaron. Also I definitely think Rory's making a mistake getting involved romantically with Aaron (regardless of whether or not he's changed), if there's any hope of something with Luke developing. Luke just seems like an all around better choice. From everything to being hotter (IMO), to being more convenient (I mean he lives with him already!). He's also obviously a less conflicted, complicated person.

 

All I'm saying is that Aaron isn't pure evil, and still deserves to have friends who care, and a terrific boyfriend (even if that boyfriend isn't Luke or Rory). I just don't think he (or anyone) should never be given a 2nd chance (in life, not necessarily with the same person/people). However, having said that I do admit I'm a little suspicous of his most recent behavior, so I'm eagerly waiting to see what happens. Anyway I know I went insanely long, sorry all. Also very sorry if anyone disagrees and is offended by what I've said, I meant no offense. Anyway take care all and have a great day!

Edited November 11, 2005 by AFriendlyFace

[Alan]

Ohhh and before I forget, sorry to pick on you Alan...

 

Except that, originally, Aaron didn't know Rory had issues. Which either makes his intentions all the more honourable, or more despicable seeing as how he saw Rory and thought "Ooh. New meat."

 

I'm just trying to look beyond what we know about Aaron. All we know is stories from different people, I'm not sure we even have a full account yet until Aaron gives his side.

 

If he's truly changed, you people will be kicking yourselves.

 

And if he hasn't... well, I see hope.

 

Welcome. Rest assured I feel quite unpicked. When Aaron knew little about Rory all he used was the observable tension between Rory and Luke. As Aaron got to know more about Rory he used other things. My opinion is unchanged.

 

That, except for the criminal record he gave Luke, does not make him a bad guy, just a teenager who doesn't know when to stop. The legal issue is separate and it is not a matter of shades or sides. Somebody stole a car and somebody who didn't steal a car is carrying the blame and the legal disabilities for it. If Aaron's truly changed he's down at the cop shop fessing up.

Edited November 11, 2005 by Alan

[AFriendlyFace]

That, except for the criminal record he gave Luke, does not make him a bad guy, just a teenager who doesn't know when to stop. The legal issue is separate and it is not a matter of shades or sides. Somebody stole a car and somebody who didn't steal a car is carrying the blame and the legal disabilities for it. If Aaron's truly changed he's down at the cop shop fessing up.

 

Well that seems to be the thing people keep coming back to (understandably). But while I must confess I don't know any more about the legal system than the average person (probably less). Are we sure it's so clear cut that Luke will have the splotch on his record forever and Aaron COULD fix it? First off yes Luke says "but it's still on my record that I'm a thief". Or something to that effect. But it's only been a year and Luke is 17. Correct me if I'm wrong, but for some reason I was thinking it was often that case that for minors (or maybe people in general???) who get probation (which it says Luke got) the crime was taken off the record after 2 (or maybe 5 years)? I'm not sure about that I was just thinking that for some reason. Further, I was pretty sure for some reason that if I minor had only one instance of a crime on his/her record it was expunged when he/she turned 18? And besides all that I'm pretty sure it varies from state to state and largely up to the judge's discretion? I don't pretend to know any of that for sure, but that is what I what I thought. However, I certainly don't know ANYTHING about laws specific to Arizona.

 

All that aside however, is it really feasible for Aaron to now take the blame? I mean isn't the case closed? And wouldn't that also depend on how Luke pleaded in the first place (probably not guilty, but perhaps no contest or something for that sentence reduction)? Anyway I may be totally wrong, but I doubt reading the story on my own, it would ever have occured to me that Aaron could "take it back" nor would I necessarily have thought that Luke's criminal record was permanent (in fact I'd have probably thought the opposite, that it would be expunged in a year when he turned 18). I'd like to hear some of this from the characters themselves, Luke saying it was permenant, or that he'd only forgive Aaron if he confessed and fixed it. Heck even if it is possible to do that and Aaron WANTED to it may not have occured to him that he could. It probably wouldn't have occured to me unless someone mentioned it (of course I wouldn't have stolen a car in the first place, and CERTAINLY wouldn't have blamed my boyfried!,,,but assuming I had done that and regretted a few months later, I wouldn't have known I could "fix it" legally).

 

My personal suspicion is that Dom never intended any of us to analyize that particular detail this much. And as such it may not have a definitive answer, and always be up to our interpretation, unless/until he decides to go into more detail about it.

 

But again, I could very easily be way off base. I readily admit I haven't had any encounters with the law myself, and have never even been interested enough to find out more than what one would naturally pick up. Also I tend to be rather naive about these sorts of things.

 

Anyway take care all :-)

[carmichael]

Ironically, I think the reason that we may or may not like Aaron is because we just don't know what he's thinking. He's still relatively mysterious -- not a blatant asshole like Dennis. I think we're just a little more weary of things we don't understand, which is really where the irony shines through.

[Alan]

Well that seems to be the thing people keep coming back to (understandably). But while I must confess I don't know any more about the legal system than the average person (probably less). Are we sure it's so clear cut that Luke will have the splotch on his record forever and Aaron COULD fix it? First off yes Luke says "but it's still on my record that I'm a thief". Or something to that effect. But it's only been a year and Luke is 17. Correct me if I'm wrong, but for some reason I was thinking it was often that case that for minors (or maybe people in general???) who get probation (which it says Luke got) the crime was taken off the record after 2 (or maybe 5 years)? I'm not sure about that I was just thinking that for some reason. Further, I was pretty sure for some reason that if I minor had only one instance of a crime on his/her record it was expunged when he/she turned 18? And besides all that I'm pretty sure it varies from state to state and largely up to the judge's discretion? I don't pretend to know any of that for sure, but that is what I what I thought. However, I certainly don't know ANYTHING about laws specific to Arizona.

 

All that aside however, is it really feasible for Aaron to now take the blame? I mean isn't the case closed? And wouldn't that also depend on how Luke pleaded in the first place (probably not guilty, but perhaps no contest or something for that sentence reduction)? Anyway I may be totally wrong, but I doubt reading the story on my own, it would ever have occured to me that Aaron could "take it back" nor would I necessarily have thought that Luke's criminal record was permanent (in fact I'd have probably thought the opposite, that it would be expunged in a year when he turned 18). I'd like to hear some of this from the characters themselves, Luke saying it was permenant, or that he'd only forgive Aaron if he confessed and fixed it. Heck even if it is possible to do that and Aaron WANTED to it may not have occured to him that he could. It probably wouldn't have occured to me unless someone mentioned it (of course I wouldn't have stolen a car in the first place, and CERTAINLY wouldn't have blamed my boyfried!,,,but assuming I had done that and regretted a few months later, I wouldn't have known I could "fix it" legally).

 

Weirdly enough I was IMing with an Arizona lawyer when I read this post. The judge has no discretion about the record. You can get a criminal record for a juvenile misdemeanour expunged in Arizona, but car theft can be charged as a felony. If asked you can say 'I dont have a record' but you can't say 'I don't have a conviction'. Most universities and employers are bright enough to ask the second question, not the first.

 

As far as Aaron getting it undone, yeah if Aaron fesses up Luke's conviction could be reversed. Aaron's a lovely character to read but that doesn't make him someone you'd want to spend time with. Especially in a car.

 

Leaving aside a couple of minutes fast and furious instant messaging about Arizona's laws, verballing your boyfriend (or anyone else) is serious stuff that goes way beyond the other things Aaron does. It's not cured by saying you're sorry. Aaron may not know about getting the conviction reversed, but that's his problem, not Luke's.

[Rocketcnj]

Weirdly enough I was IMing with an Arizona lawyer when I read this post. The judge has no discretion about the record. You can get a criminal record for a juvenile misdemeanour expunged in Arizona, but car theft can be charged as a felony. If asked you can say 'I dont have a record' but you can't say 'I don't have a conviction'. Most universities and employers are bright enough to ask the second question, not the first.

 

As far as Aaron getting it undone, yeah if Aaron fesses up Luke's conviction could be reversed. Aaron's a lovely character to read but that doesn't make him someone you'd want to spend time with. Especially in a car.

 

Leaving aside a couple of minutes fast and furious instant messaging about Arizona's laws, verballing your boyfriend (or anyone else) is serious stuff that goes way beyond the other things Aaron does. It's not cured by saying you're sorry. Aaron may not know about getting the conviction reversed, but that's his problem, not Luke's.

 

Alan, sadly, all too sadly, not getting the conviction reversed is way more Luke's problem for the rest of his life then it is for the all too slippery, "its all about me" Aaron. I also agree with you that we don't know about Aaron, since he is not the protagonist in the story, as we do about Rory. Its what makes for interesting reading.....I can hear in the background, like in a radio show of the 1930s, "who knows..only the Shadow knows".....I wonder if Aaron has a shadow...hmm...let me check with Chey.

 

Aaron, at such a young age, doesn't seem to have very many redeeming qualities..maybe, just maybe, Dom will have him develop as a character as he did with Dennis and we learn a lot more about Aaron..I hope that there are lots we don't know about Aaron..I would love to find out....but until then, I am betting Chey, the excellent judge of character, knows something we don't.....hence the growling.

 

Michael

[glomph]

So basically your name is something like "Time Runner" or "running away from time"??

 

It means "Time flies," which is really hard to do, since they fly so fast.

[Alan]

Aaron, at such a young age, doesn't seem to have very many redeeming qualities..maybe, just maybe, Dom will have him develop as a character as he did with Dennis and we learn a lot more about Aaron..I hope that there are lots we don't know about Aaron..I would love to find out....but until then, I am betting Chey, the excellent judge of character, knows something we don't.....hence the growling.

 

Aaron's reminding me more and more of George Miniver from The Magnificent Ambersons. George got his come-uppance. Dom writes, among other things, very moral stories and watching Aaron's come-uppance (if that's the way Dom is headed) should be really interesting,