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Commercial knock? Whatever do you mean? *snickers* Dav and Ellis are quite hot and heavy. Upsides and downsides to that amount of instant attraction, as you will see to come! Keep reading!!

And there are so many more chapters for you to read! Thanks for the review, I hope you like the story.

Thank you! This idea actually came from a prompt Comicfan put in the Writing Workshop forum. I had the 'plot' from that; I just had to add the characters, the world, and the sequence of events. LOL. I really enjoyed writing this so I'm glad you enjoyed reading it.

Mebbe. You figured out what was coming with this chapter, so what do you think I'll do with the next one? Good emotion, bad emotion? Will there be a reconciliation, or won't there? Hmm... So many choices! There will be more to come, never fear! Thanks for the review

OH, was that a little too bogus of an explanation? hmm... not telling more yet. I'm writing, I'm writing! Just, slowly. Lots more to come, major events and reveals still waiting in the wings!

OH, was that a little to bogus on an explanation? hmm... not telling more yet. I'm writing, I'm writing! Just, slowly. Lots more to come, major events and reveals still waiting in the wings!

LOL Aditus! Well first, everyone is welcome but someone who reads and comments on my stories? Especially so! I know passing along the information Isiah had to share with Ellis is 'spoiling' the drama for some... well there is more to come. Not quite what you mean by him being the exact opposite of Ellis, there could be many things, but I'm not going to say anything about what might come later in the story, you'll just have to keep reading! (once I write it, lol) Thanks for the review hun!

Yes, this wasn't totally unheralded. But there is still much to come. Dav and Ellis... well, I don't think Ellis is going to be able to keep his head in the sand much longer, events that are coming might just surprise you. Thanks so much for the review, I love hearing from readers!

LOL! Sorry I took you on such a rollercoaster. Oh wait... no I'm not! I'm really glad you are enjoying the crazy situation in the story. Thanks so much for the reviews!

I looked in my mirrors frequently as I drove through the dark night, the lights of the airport guiding me off the freeway. No one would possibly know to follow me as I made my way outside the city to the airport, but I still felt anxious. Dr. Pannar had taken me in, and I considered Natham a friend even if I was a bit leery of his mate. Yet I didn't tell either of them where I was going either. My brother deserved the benefit of the doubt I hadn’t been given. A lifetime of being my other half m

Yay! Good that you had a nice day. Yes, the picture was one I took here in my garden. I did some tweaking to the exposure, cropped a smidge, and did a sheet metal in a dark midnight blue to liven it up a bit. Glad you like it.

Because no woman should be without flowers for her birthday... Happy Birthday Nephy!!

Well I'm not writing today, sorry But there will be more soon. I know, I'm not nice to my characters but it makes for such interesting writing and reading!

Nah, job shorthand. Everyone gets it. I often had stuff like: PF @ LTR 2nd bid, non-u, 20k, city jury, permit 7w, FDoJ 12-5. Then for my boss I'd have to translate the project foreman from LTR counter offered the 2nd bid for 20k less and the job had a city jurisdiction. I knew all the permit offices back then so I'd know it was one with a 7 week wait on the permit but they needed us on the job by the 5th of December (at that point I'd make a note to squeeze for more cash based on expedited submittal issues/costs). Not to mention I half the time I was looking at my job/manpower schedule or at the bid proposal and was writing without looking Mastering the skill of a phone convo while doing 2 other things is vital in any sort of office job really. Even though my training was for nursing I learned the programs for common office work on my own and said I could and would learn the job. They gave me a shot. I kept the job and got 20% raise after 1 year because I kicked ass at it. Sometimes it's all in how you project yourself in the interview to get your foot in the door. It sounds like your phone convo interview gave you that. You've the skills... now you just have to find the right company to hire you. Good luck!

Phone calls as an easy way to judge a person, actually. Tone, inflection, word choice, ability to follow a conversation are all indicators of the type of mind you have without them being distracted by anything in person. Saves them time and you a commute. Honestly, it's an invaluable first screening when the companies aren't doing group interviews. Question though, did you keep a notepad handy for key points of the conversation? It's not quite the same thing but when I worked in an office and had sales calls or talks with contractors I often kept a notebook running with key points of the conversation so I could refer back to what I spoke of and guarantee that I wasn't repeating myself or getting locked into any one aspect of the conversation. Keep it moving was always vital. Often, if I knew the call was coming or I was making it, I'd write down things as bulletin points before I ever started the convo so I had a guideline to work off of. Oh, and Yang and Greg... you two are so alike. Weirdos! *snickers*

Hi again, Lannister, Brandon. I met you guys earlier today but wanted to say hey again. As always, if you have any questions feel free to get in touch with me via pm or track me down in chat.

1) Nope, sex is sex and that's always been my mindset. Do I like sex with women? Sure. Do I miss being with a woman since I'm married to a man? No. To me a relationship isn't about the gender of my partner but about the personality of my partner and how we click. For him to be a less jealous, cranky man? Sure. A woman? No. 2) I'm me. I'm not 'gay' or 'straight'. I like to eye handsome men and beautiful women all the time but that's as far as it goes. I don't mind having been with one man for 14 years, or maybe it's just that I'm so used to it I don't even really worry about that factor of wanting someone else. I'm happy with my sex life as is and don't feel like I'm missing anything because I can't be with a woman. 3) I think that extra partners can work in a relationship... but it would be damn hard to do. You would have to counter jealousy, resentment, fear of abandonment, negative comparisons, ego... face it, it'd be a juggle act and a half to do that. One night stands just aren't smart in this day and age but emotionally I'd see that as being a hell of a lot easier. For me, my marriage is way too important beyond my sex life to risk it for a short time of pleasure that isn't necessary to my happiness, no matter how willing my partner seemed to accept it. Not to mention if my hubby tried being with a woman (he's not bi) I'd be chopping bits of his anatomy off. I don't share and I'm not a hypocrite. I think too many people focus on the belief that bisexuals are focused on the sex of their partner. I have never had that mindset so I just don't understand it. For me, when I looked for a bed partner or a relationship, I was looking for a person. I wasn't looking for a man or a woman, that facet of whoever it was just... was. I'm bi, I think I am lucky to be able to not worry about the gender of who I am attracted to, just what kind of person they are instead. Yay for me, many more chances to find a compatible person (if I'm ever in the market again) than most people.

You're becoming me... but with a full time job too. Damn Comic! You need to slow down hun, or you will burn out. Or at least stop pressuring yourself to have it all done now now now. Please? I don't wanna see you have a meltdown.

LOL. I like to let chapters build up sometimes too, I don't mind. I'm glad you enjoyed the story so far. I have to admit to really putting my characters through the ringer (it'd be silly to deny with all the proof posted here, lol) but I don't think I could come near your level of nail biting stories. I've literally sat holding my pillow and biting it as I read as fast as I possibly could (pretty damn fast!) so I could just see what happens and get to a happily ever after before my heart explodes, lol. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing, as always. You're a gem!

You mean normal, average, every day people who just happen to like canoodling with their own gender Gene Splicer?

I believe the word you are looking for is 'type-cast' The bimbo blond cheerleader that always goes downstairs with the killer, the quirky brunette with the slightly chunky body best friend, the nerd with the scrawny body and glasses, the jock with no neck and a penchant for saying dude, and the well dressed-finger snapping-lisping gay man. Hollywood takes the most well known stereotypes about ANYONE and blows it up. Personalities on the screen, tv or movie, have to be big to be interesting. The quiet, average man who likes sports and men? Pfft, no way, who wants to go see that? I'm not advocating for those stereotypes being perpetuated, trust me, I'm a redhead. Do you know how many times my husband has said, 'I married a redhead' and people are like, oh man, I am so sorry! Then again, it's better than being a dumb blonde, right? *insert sarcastic smile* IMO, stereotypes are everywhere. I'm pretty sure that MOST people nowadays know that the face of 'gay men' is not accurately portrayed by Hollywood in the majority of shows. Hell, unless they are doing a based on a true story movie, all of that crap is made up. Fantasy, fake. It can be offensive to some but since they've been doing it to just about EVERYONE since the movie/tv business began, I don't see it changing anytime soon.

Pete, I think a common thread in your comments is that 'bi' men are hiding who they are. Not all men who are bi don't want others to know they like men and women. It's not always a case of... oh, I got caught with a man, better just say I'm bi so then the guys still think I like women too and I'm only a little bent, not all the way. Sometimes... a man just likes men and women. Sometimes a woman just likes women and men. Those of us who identify as bi don't always hide it. I can't call myself a lesbian because I'm not one, I call myself a bisexual. That's what fits even if I don't 'act' on it. I married a man, I have kids with him. I've been with him for a LONG time, 14 years to be exact. We've stood the test of time so far and I've never been tempted to cheat just because I miss being with a woman anymore than I miss being with a different man. That's just me, I have a strong sense of loyalty and for me, being with anyone else would be wrong and against the vows I took. A situation like Russel described, where it's an open relationship and both partners know the others are going extracurricular, that's their choice and what makes them happy. I don't have that relationship and I find I do just fine with it. I'm also sort of in the closet. I have friends and some family who know that I am bi. Some even know I write mm stories, which tends to weird them out more, oddly enough. I had one sister call me a freak. *shrugs* I don't scream it from the roof tops that I like women because it would cause rifts with some people that I just don't want to lose in my life and right now, since I'm not in a relationship with a woman, it doesn't really hinge on my life. If I ever was, that'd be different. I'm not ashamed or feel the need to hide who I like, I just don't see the point of sharing it with everyone.

I love getting your reviews! You're so in depth and I like hearing how you are feeling about the story so far. I think of Dav a little like a kid that has been forced to grow up totally emotionally stunted. That can cripple a person in many ways. His relationship with Ellis, or lack of it, is definitely affected by his upbringing. I'm always trying to keep things interesting for the readers. I like a rich and varied cast of characters but so often I get mired in only showing my main characters. In this story I'm really trying to make a richer world with the characters. I'm glad it's working! Thanks so much for the review!

"This is going to sting." Dr. Pannar held my arm under the hot water and pushed open the cuts to let the water cleanse the pus. "I'd prefer to use sterile solution, but we just don't have it." I clenched my teeth together and grunted. The alcohol he poured over the punctures was worse, burning so much that it felt like Benny’s claws were back in my arms. I felt the sweat beading up on my forehead and I swallowed convulsively as my mouth watered and my stomach heaved. I managed to hold it down

A good story and you do set quite the scene for why Zeke has the record he does. Certainly out of character for the character you have written. Cole is the classic cop/preacher's kid. Rebelling just to seem normal since everyone expects you to either be a goody goody or a rebel. It'll be interesting to see where the story goes.