Andrew Q Gordon

I agree with Krista, Lover is definite NO!. Make's it sound like he a sex partner and nothing more. Generally I say other half or husband interchangeably. We plan to get married this summer, but after 16+ years I think we can use husband even without the formal document. I don't think Partner is too formal, it doesn't bother me and a lot of people use that term - most of them either gay or gay friendly people. My one problem with it is that most people know I am a lawyer and when they hear partner, they assume law partner, so I tend to avoid it.

I almost hit 'Add Review' after that but figured you'd stop talking to me I would second Anyta's perspective comment as it did confuse me -that said - you had me laughing - which is rare so kudos for that Oh yeah, sorry for hitting like - but I want to know if and when you respond to my irreverant reviews

Well Calvert certainly tossed Estabrook under the keel. Calvert certainly seemed a bit off - much too irritated. Am not sure seeing George did him any favors. Calvert always seemed to have an issue with loving more than one person. So although he and Estabrook might be in love, his heart still belongs to George. However, I see George's heart belonging to Cavendish and perhaps Chartley more than Calvert. Both of them are a better social match and better at being discrete. Even compared to Travers Calvert isn't there. For all that Calvert might have come from the same background, he was more reserved and mature. Now of course George seemed to admire and enjoy the playful side of Calvert but that was when he was there to make certain things didn't get too obvious. It's interesting. With Travers, he was the boy - with Calvert, he was Travers to Calvert's George. With Freddy they was a bigger age gap but neither had to be the reserved responsible one because they both were and neither was - i.e. they were both capable of being responsible when it was needed. I see a terrible end to Calvert - which is too bad as he doesn't deserve it. Still a good chapter for sure.

Get's Kevlar suit made for when Chey reads the rest of the story - just in case - of course 20 odd years ago my two best friends were like - so? You're gay? Okay, and? That is how I see Darryl - IF you are a true friend, you are a friend. Darryl is that person. read on to find out why he and Jase are so tight. -- -- as for Hurricane Barbara - I did warn you already - she ain't to be trifled with and see is mean enough to be a problem. You know those good christian woman - hate isn't allowed unless it's someone who disagrees with you and your archaic beliefs. I think another is in order - don't you?

Haha, well sisters tend to know their brother's pretty well and Michele is as close to a sister as jason had. As for Peter - of course I can't write chapter after chapter of mushy lovey dovey stuff. BORING - so much of the stuff has a bit of conflict. Normally they are good together - when money or big amounts of money aren't involved. Peter has come a long way - he is trying too. I think they are good together but then wait - **looks around for source of ominous music** nuff said

Totally agree Matt - Whenever I listen - really listen to the words - it affects me, but watching this video I got this horrible chill when I thought they were going to show the following through - maybe not them actually doing it, but cut away just before they jumped, shot, hung themselves and then cut to funeral scenes. I'm glad they sent the message they did. You know there are some very progressive schools where the people do care about the students - all of them not just the popular ones - and then there are those where the administrators bring their own prejudices with them and foist them onto the student body - or at best turn a blind eye to what happens. But to be honest, the only way it stops is not from above - it's the kids themselves who have to stand up for each other. And I think that is more and more the norm than it was 10 years ago, let alone the almost 30 since I graduated.

I know Matt posted this before, but here is the Rise Against's official video. I was waiting for them to make this and it was worth it - I think. If you've never listened to them, I'd recommend them - that and it's worth supporting people that support us. Make it stop. Official Video

Ekkk - no wrinkles allowed. But everything can't be and shouldn't be perfect - nothing is, not even happy couple. Those who are 'perfect' are lying But Peter is what he is, and together they'll figure it out. I think

haha I actually had to go back and read that again - been a while since I wrote it. In some ways, I see Peter as thinking he's the romantic one and although he is thrilled Jason is trying to be romantic too, he might feel a tad threatened as is that is what he bring to 'them' -- --- and yeah both of them have their randy streaks

Wendy's alright - she just has this total crush on Jason -in my experience, most every gay man has at least one straight girl who he liked before coming out but couldn't date - that made almost no sense but I know tons of guys who were in the closet, but had a close female friend whom they saw as 'just' friends but she thought might become more despite the guy thinking he was not encouraging it. -- -- Yeah the whole tricky stuff was bad, but sometimes you go to great lengths to find a way to be together - closets suck for hiding in, especially when you're in love - or serious like

Oh no, the shopping isn't going to be exactly like you think. **runs and hides from Chey** -- -- As for the Peter/Jason insecurity contest - It's interesting you put it that Jason is more secure that Peter. You're the first person to see it. Peter projects, needs to be in control of himself and surroundings. Jason on the other hand has fewer hang ups like that because his life has had fewer upheavals. Dad never ran off, no one outted him in HS, he's not worried about school - well he wasn't until he met Peter . Wait til you meet Hurricane Barbara - you're gonna love her. Thanks for reading and for the comments -

No comment - a certain someone in my house doesn't think it prudent to discuss our bedroom activities on line - Mike doesn't think it's such a good idea either

First the bad news, the contractions don't really get better for another 8 or so chapters, that's when someone started to read/beta for me. Perhaps I'll go back and fix those one day very soon. Shouldn't take too much time go tweak that stuff. Right? As for enjoying it - well on THAT issue .... er never mind, you'll just have to read it and find out

Oh goodie, I get to be first. That was a very good first chapter - especially for one that has to begin the 'world building' process. Lotsa questions, but a good feel. Now if only Shade could keep it in his pants long enough, he might get the job done.

okay, you did warn me The contractions DOES get better - promise - as for Peter's ass? well let's just say Jason thought it was perfect

Momma T is a problem. She has trouble seeing beyond her own social standing. Perfect families have perfect kids. Never met a mom like that before? Dad is a bit more grounded. His boys are his life, not his standing. I have someone in mind as my inspiration for Royce - made sure to wish him a happy FD today too

Exactly, sucks that the biggest asshole was also once his best friend no? Yeah this is going to go to hell in a hand basket in just about .01 seconds.

I must have done a bad job, because in my mind Darryl had NO clue. It was a shock. jason is like a brother and he just never saw the signs. Oh well, but yeah, the two are gonna have some serious making up to do

Wanna bet a 100 Quatloos on whether Darryl knows or not? Yeah Jason is a bit clueless because he doesn't get the problem. He doesn't see peter as a gold digger so can't image the problem. Oh well, everyone has their issues. We both know what mine are yeah I went there, but no 'whining'

haha, this was one of my favorite chapters too. I said it in a response to a different review. Just felt like they needed a fun chapter to keep things real.

Money, an issue? I think - but what do I know right - that Peter can't push it so far that Jason will leave. I think Jason will not let Peter's hangs up push jason away. Just saying ;P

yeah that was a trip to forget. Right about the time I came out, I had a female 'friend' expect we were going to get it on. AWKWARD! This had no relation to that moment, but it was a bit of the inspiration for it. My goal with Jason is to show him NOT as self confident as you might expect but still not be unbelievably naive about his looks etc. Thanks for reading.

My goal was to not have them hop in the sack bing bang boom. Maybe I'm weird, but I don't think people who are looking for dating material have to do that. I wanted it to be they both wanted to but also wanted it to be right. Let's see how sweet and good they are together

Tying into my comment last time, this was much better in terms of not doing too much too soon. Very good. the little bits about the war effort, the political make up of the the Empire, the Psi Institute. Yeah I don't get it all yet, but that would take page after page of boring explanation. Good job, looking forward to the rest.

Wow you really did drop a lot into chapter one didn't you? two points - 1) The level of detail was excellent. I understood almost everything that was happening along the way - 2) It almost felt like there was too much action for the short chapter. yes you want to 'get your world' out there, but it might have benefited from a bit more dialogue and detail before everyone was dead. Just a thought. But as it was chapter 1, there is a lot to go. Andy