Andrew Q Gordon

Haha, yes this was short, I know, but that won't make me post faster - writing the last few chapters will help me post faster and you know how that is going at the moment LOL. Thanks for all your help along the way. It might have been rather tough to read without you. Andy

Chapter 31 is up - short chapter, just a little transition. Maybe, just maybe, I will post 32 sooner since this one was so short. Have to see how I do with the new chapters. Here's a link: Chapter 31: Pre-Game Warm Up

The sun was up and shining through the living room window when Jason opened his eyes. As best he could recall, he did not have any disturbing dreams. He felt rested for the first time in three days. Remembering everyone was still sleeping, he quietly went into the kitchen to make coffee. "Fuck!" he said louder than he meant to. "How do I run out of coffee?" Dean was sleeping soundly when Jason slipped into his room. He decided to go to the Java Shack, then visit Peter while his brother s

LOL no, there is not story there, just needed a character and that was him - I just see him as a small city police chief. They tend to know everything that is going on and they respond personally to make sure things are handled right. As for Jordan, I promise to let everyone know what happens to him after the story is over - we won't get to the trial before I end the story - I will do it as a short story addendum I think.

It was nice to see a bit of progress for silver, but then at the end, there was that darn cliff - you just can't seem to get away from them can you? One question, how old is River?

Clearly River knows something, you are dropping hints about what is to come, but so far I can't piece them together. Clearly whatever it was must be really bad, if he has to retreat into himself into himself to find peace or sanity. Hopefully something blue won't be Silver.

Whoa. That was . . . intense. That River survived that guilt not once, but twice speaks to his character. I just wonder, is he really as ordinary on the outside as he says, or is it a defense too keep the beautiful away so he can't be hurt like this again.

Not sure if you read the forum post attached to this story/chapter, but 28 is one of my favorites too. It also is the one most closely based on something in my life - so it is among the most emotional for me as well. As for making folks wait - I figure it is better to keep to a schedule until it is all done, that way I can manage expectations to a degree. If I post all the written chapters before I am done, then I will either annoy folks with the delay or be hounded until I get it done and then I would stress about the quality of the chapters. So I prefer this method - for now Thanks for reading - and shame on your for reading the end first LOL.

Nope, no hints, just wishful thinking on Jason's part - and others. But there are only three options, he gets better, he stays the same or he gets worse. Wouldn't be much of a story if he stays the same so scratch that off, so either he gets better or he dies. And well from their, I am pretty sure what people will conclude - which is not to say I won't surprise you - just sayin

Jim Glad you decided to finish this one. My vote is for you to finish it - so let's see - counting up those in favor and those against, yup it's unanimous. Finish it. Next we need to get you out of Peer Review - I'll work on it as soon as I refresh for the day.

We bought both our mothers a Color Nook this year. Originally we planned to get them Kindles because neither of them have Wi-Fi in their homes and Kindle has a built in connection to Amazon via Sprint. On a whim we decided to go look at the Nook first before we bought. We ended up buying them Nooks. The one selling point that made the decision easy is tech support. Both our mothers were going to require a fair bit to set it up, buy books etc. Nooks comes with the ability to take the darn thing to a B&N and they will help you set it up, buy books etc. Once we realized that, there was no choice. For us at least it was the over riding reason, for others it might not be.

None of the above??? where was that choice?? The hardest part about writing for me is actually getting the ideas onto paper - I fear I am a tad ADHD and I get distracted rather easily. Since it takes much long to write than read, I will switch over to reading, then go to chat - chat is the writing killer btw, avoid it like the plague when you are trying to write - then I will go surf the web for a time, write a bit more, then respond to a post or four, write a bit, play with the dogs, go cook, try to write. Yeah I don't focus enough so that is the hardest part for me Focusing.

This chapter has such great interaction between River and Julia. It adds a dimension to both. It's sad that River was so unprepared for Silver's attention. His reaction, as he notes, shut the blinders and set back their friendship. You do such a great job with this - through River we get how sad we should feel for Silver and what happened. I can see why you said writing this it felt like he was there over your shoulder helping you get it right, it definitely feel like that to me. Great Job, I only wish you threaten us to read this and comment sooner.

The last sentence was great - excellent end. One thing I just found so puzzling is Josh's reaction - I mean yes he has no experience, but to think Max didn't feel the same back? What was really nice to see was that the one person Josh was most afraid to tell - aside from Max - was the one person who gave him the best advice - his dad. Glad to see they worked it out. Everyone else could see how much they loved each other, too bad it took them so long.

Thanks for reading. The next 11 chapters are written, I am posting two a week until I write the last few chapters. I think I have 4-5 left. Once those are done, I will post them and finish up. Thanks again for taking the time to comment. Andy

Okay someone has spent way too much time in a hospital setting - not many know that small caliber bullets can rattle around inside the body when they can't make it out. Probably a .22 [deuce deuce on the streets] Didn't see Chalie being Eickels grandson. I also didn't see him being a body guard, nice twist there. I thought it was a deputy that shot him not Charlie. Too bad the Leerans aren't real, the world could use a few million more like them. Oh and the sadistic side of me says it's too bad Alan Kendrick didn't survive, life behind bars is a far worse fate than a quick simple death. Then Dane could send him picture of himself and Tap graduating [a kissing picture of course], he and Tap holding up a wad of money and kissing, he and Tap buying a nice house together and kissing - yeah I am a right royal prick when I want to be. Killing him is too good for him if you ask - though I am sure the boys are just as glad he is gone. Finally - thanks for not barring me from reading the end - but I am still gonna campaign on your behalf Andy

Sappy, cute, and totally worth waiting for But I was totally disappointed, NO CLIFFS??? Cia, C'mon, you are the Queen of Cliffs, why not a teeny weeny little omen of bad to come - like Grandma lurking at the edge of the crowd, deuce deuce raked and ready?? Okay Just kidding. Nice ending

Wonderfully done. I don't dive, but you did a very good job of telling me what it is like without boring me with too much detail. But what continues to impress me most is the way you give us their emotions. Haze is so much more than he projects. The recognition that Blake needed to be distracted and the ability to do it, without Blake knowing he is doing it, shows a deep wisdom and compassion. Whatever else Haze is, he is a beautiful person, one who Blake can be friends with. Just a great story - hopefully you are no where close to the end

Honestly, you amaze me. The way you write about Silver is so vivid and real to me, it's as if you are describing someone as you watch them behave - yes I know that is the point of good writing, but it is SO hard to do well. I feel for River, sure he is attracted, but I sense his emotions border on anger and disgust - he sees what a sweet, smart person Silver is or was or could be and can't reconcile the horrible abuse someone(s) did to him. Amazing, that is all I can say. Andy

LMAO!! Killignhog??? it was KillingHAM - I knew someone with that last name, so I stole it for the book. Hog/Ham, I guess it's about the same. Geez Boi, do you think this is a democracy? Pete may or may not wake up, may or may not survive - no I will not bow to pressure. The chapters are written, for good or ill. I am being like my Idol, Nephy and making sure I don't give away Peter's fate. Well not until the time is right. Sorry, but you really would be made at you if I told you . . . er - NVM. Thanks for the comments and as always for reading

This may sound weird, but I like that Frank's reaction is changed. It gives the story a real feel to it. Everything doesn't always work out, friend don't always understand, there is bound to be one whose behavior changes, even if he isn't 'you're a fag?' I said it before, but poor Josh. He really is all flummoxed over this. Too bad he isn't reading Max's thoughts like we are Great chapter.

I'd like to think Jason is a right decent sort, but he's had a few good examples in his life - Dad, Grandpa Henry, his coach. Peter would thank you, but he isn't able. Sadly he might never be able to. Thanks for the comments - even if I am being a tease right now.

Nephy, Jason is going to be crushed when I tell him you are far more interested in Peter Besides how interesting is it to see Peter in a coma, he MIGHT never get better you know. Hmm who do I sound like - **wonders who it could be** Jason's self doubt is more an issue of he's had it too easy. With Peter helping him and the team so supportive, he never really had to worry too much about being bashed or taunted - sure mom was a bitch, but being away, it was manageable.

Me?? Misled you? Never?? Okay the chapter note that the police were called WAS designed to misled a little. Sorry, but Peter is in a coma, what do you want me to do? Smack him around until he wakes up?? He might now wake up at all - - maybe Thanks for reading

The weekend isn't over yet, Dean can still get drunk. As for the game, well, y'all gonna need to wait til Monday