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Your depiction of Kevin who for decades "knew" he was straight despite uncomfortable questions popping up from time to time, but now wonders not only "what if", but "what", and then internalises it as potentially and catastrophically life changing, is very well done. I would say there are many men who "came out" (to themselves and or others) later in life who have been down that route. Then in hindsight, those same men look back and wonder at why the mental anguish; like so many things in life, we try it, we like it and do it more, or we don't and mark that off to experience! It will be interesting to see Kevins developement...
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If there's going to be trouble in paradise, may as well head to Australia!
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Given others are heaping crap on you, @PrivateTim I thought it only fair.... As this chapter IS "all about him", I'm not sure we can criticise Will for making the story all about him, at least not here and now... 😘
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Mr Arbour is SO cruel! As if Austin either breaking off his relationship or "opening it up" will not involve a complete meltdown in Wills relationship. On the other hand “Our Gladiator, who art in Adams, hallowed be thy abs.”; Pure gold! Thank you.
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I sense a Mark Arbout trap... is it Finn? Of course I could be wrong, after all Mr Arbour is an honourable man....
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Good god, isnt the bloke on the right ( brown hair) the very definition of wholesome? Initially I was going to say he looks like me 50 years ago, but I am not sure I ever looked that innocent....
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Jeremy at 7:20 on a Saturday morning is just too much for this duck, especially when he has suddenly decided to be not only contrite but self aware.... wonders will never cease in Arbour-world (sounds a bit "Shondaland" doesnt it...) However, the Golden Gladiator getting rimmed by Austin "in his sleep".... that made the porridge go down very well! Thank you Mr Arbour for providing another great start to a weekend.
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No doubt with just a splash of Jeremy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰
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I thought the overabundance of commentary on Will/Travis needs a little rebalancing. The comment "jeremy is maturing nicely" simply has to be addressed. Jeremy is maturing.... like old cheddar; hard crust, bitey and salty. Compared to a good aged gorgonzola with a decent red..... J has a looong way to go, and in a different direction.
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Someone more cynical about Jeremy than me! I am glad I am not alone out on this hitherto lonely limb...
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I will admit that when I saw the byline (?) to this story, my heart did sink: more about that fatuous a'hole Jeremy. However (major concesssion) my doubts and concerns were completely unwarranted. I apologise for my inaccurate prejudgement! So Jeremy is here to help... and help some one other than himself.... should be interesting to see the "all about me" man discovering that we all need allies....
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"Straight" can be so ... fluid! Great start. Nb do thet get an intimacy coordinator at some point?
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Waaaaaay too tame for our narcissit in chief. He'd have nipples, at the very least. His abs would be grotesque ( i like subtle abs...) and the groin bulge would be suggesting he's packin' ( even if its only a box of tissues)
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Awesome comment, if I may say. Chuck IV.... Yo, Rey.... 🥰😘🫵 Mr Arbours stories and characters are amazing, his supporters and comentators just bloody marvellous. Thank you.
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In summary, I think this chapter reminds us that should any of his characters have a period of bliss and calm, they will always be rewarded with pain and suffering. For our hero the pleasures and delights of Cardona's bed have been rewarded by time on a run down spanish frigate manned by cowards. Happy Easter!
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You are so obviously not a boomer. 1,5 inches thick is what we did did for a first course!
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Best thing about all comments so far: no one mentioned Jeremy's costume; he's going to be SO pissed!🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I can't believe I am about to write this, I almost feel sorry for Jeremy.... His big night and it...backfires. On second thoughts, Hard bloody cheese JJ, you buggered it! Costumes were extarordinary. Happy Easter to all
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The amount of intrigue, gossip, plotting and manouvering at on Court session will require weeks of analysis! It certainly creates an interesting workspace. In one brief session our hero gets a note from Tallyrand, some sort of task for the Spanish crown and neutralising the tactics of the French who, unsurprisningly are using the affairs of the heart to upset the British/Spanish relationship. All this on top of his non-spying assessment of the docks. He'll need to find a handsome lover (or two) to maintain his equilibrium! As far as the timing of the release of this chapter; I am sure the almighty apreciates a chapter of Mr Arbour's writing regardles of what day its released!
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I am also feeling so humbled by your totally accurate pigeon-holing of my misspent youth at an expensive academy, which, if not latin, did have a latin motto. 😘
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Note I did say amoral, not immoral. Mr Arbour's ability to despatch talented and much beloved characters at many many points in this story, suggests an ability dare I say penchant for playing with his readers emotional souls (let alone that of his character). This, I'd suggest, indicates a modicum of amorality even if its not his driving characteristic. He does this with undoubted skill and talent; his vast readership's reaction suggests we/they are somewhat suseptible to his wiles.....
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What makes Cardona's wife more dangerous is not being Graingers family, his ability to control her, her innueundos, correspondence and contacts is that much less. He has to rely on Cardona, who has failed in this area already or Cardona's undoubtedly powerful father. This is where it could get political, and if it becomes politically savvy/ apropos/ advantageous to the King or to Spain, Grainger could up being the sacrifice/scapegoat. In the hands of our cunning and somewhat amoral author, I think that our hero could be put through another of the shallower ponds of hell. And perhaps the vehicle could be Mme Cardona as manipulated by the French... Just a thought...🤔😋
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Im not sure this Spain trip is going to be as much fun as Grainger hoped. Mr Arbour has really provided our hero with a challenge he has little or no control over. If Cardona is so remiss as to not secure his correspondence, can he be trusted? Cardonas wife just needs to start spreading tumours about her husband being seduced by the English to raise question not only about Grainger but also Daventry and the English "ulterior motives". And god knows Grainger seems to have slept with enough Spaniards that his prowess would only reinforce her message!
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“Because the French will lobby and scheme .......,” Cardona said. “They are usually good at anything underhanded.” Living with a Frenchman for over 26 years, I can confirm this.... So lovable, but so cunning....
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Great story line showing how in the US where the state fails, there are people who can and are able to stand up. Not ideal arrangement, but if needs must.... As far as the story goes I feel it rather quaint that in return for Travis, Buck and Marie's extraordinary achievements, Stef.... decorates their dorm rooms! I suppose what else to you give / do for uber-wealthy grandchildren.... Just an aside.... when did we last have a chapter with no sex? Not that I concentrate... much...on that aspect.
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