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Where does this whole "out of my league" self doubt come from? I mean if Matt Damon turned up on my doorstep making puppy dog eyes at me, I wouldn't thinking "out of my league" (I would be thinking what do I do with my husband, but that's a different issue...). Perhaps its just that I have tickets on myself, but this sort of self doubt seems weird to me.... either I have been in lust/Love and the object of my feelings has returned the feeling, or they don't, in which case I move on....(chastising them for their blindess/lack of taste). Enjoying the story, wonderful characters! Thanks.

1. That moment they first get out of the crib; very cute 2. I'm one of the never Dr Pepper and never coconut group, so that drink? It's an never never. I'd keep the lime juice to have with white rum.... 3. The jealousy; needs to become uncute very quickly. Great read, thanks.

Just finished doing exactly the same audit where a previous manager ran off with 650k plus. The process and the amount it takes out of you is accurately drawn here. Then there's the "what have I missed" and "why didn't we see it"...Great writing...made me re live it all over again!

Again our beloved hero gets out of trouble, but not before screwing/being screwed by one of the periods more prominent characters. As I sit here with my mornings second coffee I somehow feel my life has missed that little something in comparison to Graingers. Thank you Mr Arbour, I am grateful you use at least one of your many talents to add a spark to my life!

The way the story balances/contrasts the teens exploration of their sexuality with the ruthless exploitation by adults of teens is well done. As someone who finds the adult sexual attraction to young teens as truly bizarre and uncomprehendable, I will always be attracted to a well crafted story. Thanks.

People really would prefer jammers over speedos? I suppose it proves that naught as queer as folk! 😁

Posting this gave me a choice: late for work or read the instalment.... "Gap year" has transformed Will in my estimatation and that final scene with Connie confirms it. While the Grainger series will always be my favourite, I am enjoying this series far more now. Perhaps as the brats of the last few stories mature, I am able to like them more. Sounds like I am just an old fag, really.... Great writing, thanks.

Many years on and I am reading this for possibly the second time. Its amazing the changes that have happened in the world around ss couples in that time. One thing that hasn't changed is my frustration and annoyance at this concept of "virginity". Originally applied to a woman who had not had a child, now it applies universally to the insertion of a penis into one of two orifices...and moved to the level of a sacrament...weird. Rant over.... Gread read, thanks

Being fucked by the heir to the Russian throne while in a coffin-bed during a coup: Grainger has experiences that most of us merely dream about! Great chapter! Thanks.

A wonderful story of the power of love and family, of working with others for a better place for yourself and those you love, and a story of how finding true love doesn't mean you lose who you are as an individual.

I sincerely hate that "virgin" thing. He was perfectly right it was the first time they gave them selves to each other. In a meaningful relationship that's all that matters.... Interesting story, great read, thanks.

The relationship has gone from basic miscommunication to overload of chaos. The "Board" sound good to have around, and they obviously care about Seamus. The next steps be they Aidan's or the relationships will be interesting indeed! Great read, thanks.

Great chapter. Thee balance between addressing the charges, amusing those who understood him, as well as placating the Tsar was quite masterful. Our Grainger has a most excellent puppet master; I am in awe of his amazing abilities to depict our hero on land, at sea, in the courtroom and in bed! Thank you.

Just re reading this. "I need a plan...and I need it now!" Great line! Full of the contradictions of getting what you have dreamed about but no idea what to do with it when it actually pans out....

The intercepted letter...from whom? And about what? That it was seperate from his other correspondence suggests that its either planted or fake. Either way i looks like it will damage him further with the Tsar. Sounds like Granger's enemies are determined to cause issues.... We waits quietly and breathlessly for the tension to break..... Thanks!

Great chapter, but what an ending. Taipans in condos would attract press; not eactly common even in Australia! Will is strating to show signs he just may turn into a human being. Great development. Uluru and Sails is good. I cant recall when Latitude opened. "Glamping" to a whole new level!

The contortions of the Russian courts need a level of duplicitous diplomacy that are severly testing our hero. He must go to bed every night exhausted! Great read. Thanks.

At last. I am glad Luke came to his senses. Beautiful chapter. Well done. Thanks.

Great summary/prediction, however you just know Mr Arbour will throw a curve ball in there some where!

That one line "hes not 24" really upended the entire chapter... everything seemed to be going at least passably... Great writing. Thanks..

Great chapter. Strangely as awesome as Will behaved here in righting a wrong, I am not sure Id like the guy. There's something about his being so cock-sure of himself that would keep me as an arms length acquaintance. That a character can be so well drawn that I actually spend time pondering these impossibilities says something... As for the Australian slang: that Strider uses "Seppo" puts him among a distinct minority. As a word for people (generally blokes) from the US, it pretty well had its day by late 60s. That he uses it now suggests he comes from a poorer area of Brisbane QLD, one of the few areas the expression may still be used. "Yanks" is a more common expression now. "Seppo" comes from an abbreviation/contraction of "Septic Tank", rhyming slang for Yank... (yes we are obtuse mob!)

Late convert.. Awesome story. Great characters. The way you describe Ben and his challenges is extraordinary. Thanks

It may bother you (and its not my scene at all) but I would be surprised if there is a single elite sport world wide where coke or similar is not endemic.

Connies a newby, indigenous and closeted gay and wants to pay the game at an elite level, and so needs to keep in with the team. Temporarily dumping Will was part of his self preservation.

Why does Jonah make my spidey senses tingle? There's something not quite right...work, neediness, coping with others...is it him or is he playing games? Good read! Thanks.