Andrew Q Gordon

Two stories? Meh, not sure if it's the kind of story that is a two parter. It always seemed to me this was one story yes there were two parts, but not sure either is good enough to stand alone at the end - but you could be right. What is more interesting to me is the comment about the middle chapters - that one gave me a wow he's good moment. Those were actually the first written, so despite attempts to go back and 'clean' them up, I guess that doesn't work as well as writing from scratch - nice pick up

Okay, I officially hate you - now post faster That was well done, not too much information at once, but enough to let us know what is happening and keep us interested for the next one. Nice [Now post faster - clearly more is done - Nephy gave you away ]

Okay I do NOT like Sandi. Sure River is jealous, but in the words of the immortal Homer Simpson - Who WOULDN'T??? Why do I have this bad feeling about Sandi - Why do I have flash backs to Weeping Lily?? I mean this is Nephy after all - she isn't going to write a happy happy joy joy story about the wonderful life of River and Silver having mind blowing sex all the time. I mean Sandi - DID ask if Sam was armed why's that??? Maybe I won't read chapter five just yet.

Haha DDZ, that was a lot of thoughts in that review. My vision of Mom - aka Barbara was that she was a lot like her brother Ray - privileged, concerned with appearances etc, but that Royce tempered that, bringing her back to earth somewhat. Her 'hiding' behind religion was just a crutch to hide her real reason for not approving - her position in the social scene when it came out her son was gay. As for everything, else, I said it else where - I am going to answer the change in the will question in chapter 44. Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment. Andy

Thanks Tim. I promise no more eating in the last few chapters, drama? No comment

You can speculate, I love to hear speculations But all questions or predictions will be answered Wednesday at the appropriate time.

Okay, now I am dying to hear what your guess is. Send me a PM and I promise to confirm or deny it's accuracy - really. It just might not be until Wednesday when the next chapter come's out but I WILL tell you if you are right or not.

Wow, that took some effort to write that review. Thank you! I really like hearing back - who doesn't right? - partly because I get to hear what folks found note worthy I also get to joust a bit with you all and that is always fun too. Okay a small confession but a big shout out. At least a couple of the quotes you pulled out were suggested by Anyta during the revision/rewrites. I won't say which but I spotted them immediately. But most were mine LOL. So THANK YOU Antya, this shout out is for you

Much like you - though perhaps not as well as you - I am trying for realism within the context of the story - so to hear you find it so is good to hear. I don't want to delve too much into the money issue because even if the boys make it, they have a whole life ahead of them that I couldn't possibly write about. Which is my way of saying we'll never know if it is truly resolved, but there will - of course be a resolution of some kind at the end. Thanks Sara!

Kevin, really you were great, in a Jason/Peter-esque moment, when Mike saw the material on Antique cars, he was like a little kid at Christmas - he was so excited to thumb through it. I was cooking dinner when he saw it, and every so often - "Whoa" or "Wow" or "How freakin cool is that" would come from behind me. As for this ending. Hopefully there will be other stories that will grab you as well. While I do NOT see a sequel, Ethan is a character that has grabbed me, so maybe a spin off? with guest appearances? IDK yet.

Loose ends? Nope, Anyta won't let me. Everything has to be tied up or she won't let me stop. I promise to let everyone know what Jason is being left in the will. Uncle Ray already knows, no reason all of you shouldn't

Such a dirty mind, Frosty. I'm shocked that you think such things. As for the ominous music, IDK, do you think we need it???

Thanks Simon - yeah it must be hard to blow that much money but as Bernie Maddoff Shows, it's possible to 'invest wisely' but not be smart. I would think took over his investments thinking he was smarter than the trustees and could make more money - sadly we all know about a fool and his money. I suspect he always thought the bank of Ray and Flora would be there to bail him out should he get wiped out, but now he is faced with a harsh reality - they won't. They won't leave him destitute and on the street, but it might feel like it to him. Peter will be Peter til the end. As I said already, 45-49 will be the end of the ride and the last loop-de-loop is still waiting for you. Thanks for the review and for reading all along. I love the interaction with the readers. It so focuses my thoughts when they wonder. - Andy

RC, - The next chapter is the last one with the grandparents - until I get to the Short Story addition that deals with the trial. Glad you don't like Uncle Ray, that was the idea from the start - after all, he ruined the old Austin Healey that was "Jason and Pops' car. the last 5 chapters are going to have a different tone, so enjoy this one and the next, the last drop of the coaster is coming. Thanks for reading Andy

Climbing the winding central stair case, Jason wished they'd taken a side one. KJ noticed them going up and tried to tag along. Much as he always tried not to push him away, Keith's presence would prevent a private moment. Fortunately, Uncle Dan saw his son following the two and called him back. For his quick save, Jason gave his uncle a grateful nod. Peter ascended slowly, forcing Jason to slow his pace. He was staring at the chandelier hanging in foyer. When they were parallel with it

Bad wicked naughty Nephy, ending two chapters in a row on the cliff, and you claim to 'never' do that. hmph But River seems to have quite the life. Mind blowing sex can't really be bad can it?? Okay so I am going to resist reading 4 & 5 until tomorrow, and you can't make me, not even leaving me hang on the cliff like that.

Oh you'll see??? You left us with that??? How in the Blue Hell did you NOT get nominated for queen of cliffs and somehow I was?? Who did you pay off and how much did it cost?? #$^#@ Nephy, Laving me hanging like that when all I wanted was to read one chapter and go to bed.

Um well, if that doesn't give me nightmares, I am not sure what will. That was an interesting way to die, but it fit rather well with the story line. My only gripe was not getting to 'see' the dragon fight. Seems like it would be kicking, if that chapter was any indication. Thanks, when do we get the next chapter

Dag, HC - that was another Chapter and a half and then some. whew. So Adam is back, but won't say what happened. Does Adam suspect more than you are letting us hear? Magister Aenhol is clearly more than he seems, much more. Even the Mage Lord seems to defer to him - or at the very least treat him as an equal. Too many questions to ask, that I know you won't answer anyway. I still feel bad for Brian, I bet a part of him wished Jacob never came back but then he doesn't know that had that happened, Adam would be dead by now. One glaring hole in all this is Ho-o. If she can and has spoken to them and she is the source of their power, she should be talking to them. That is not dealt with very well. I mean, Adam knows what is going on, he knows lord Raezhul is involved etc, she has information he needs, He would ask her and she would give it because it is in her own interest to do so. She needs TWO hosts to act in this world so it can't be easy and now that she has them, she would be making sure they don't die on her. Anyway, hopefully that gets explained with sooner than later.

You mean, Lady Gaga is a gay man in drag. Like RuPaul? To answer the question put forth, No they 'Shouldn't' be required to do anything. Being an actor, politician, professional athlete, singer, whatever, is their profession. It should no more require them to divulge their personal life than being an electrician, lawyer, IT professional or whatever. Should they be role models? Again no. Same reason. Doing something you love, shouldn't carry with it the requirement you tell people about your personal life or live up to some vague standard known as 'role model.' The nice thing about freedom of speech and the like is you are free not to speak up as well.

I used to think I was reasonably bright, but seriously? I don't understand that whole half dead/half alive part. Cat's in the box, cat's alive. If X happens and he dies, he is dead. At no point is he both. There is the potential to be dead but then so is there the same potential when I walk out the door each day. Oh well, it's no secret science was NOT my best subject. I think too rationally and too linear for topics like quantum physics to sink in. But thanks for explaining this er ... at least I think you did. Andy

@Cia - I think there are things you can put over the screen that blocks folks from looking from the side, I am going to look into those @Mike - not sure, I thought I saw a sign in MD DMV that says at 70 and above you need a doctor's note or something. I stopped reading at the '70' part. And judging from the age of some of the folks in the DC DMV I am sure they don't do that either. @Sharon - Yeah I work for DC - lucky me - but I have a job so I am NOT complaining about that @Bee - #($ Boyfriend hooked me on it. I am going through withdrawal as I am going cold turkey - waste of time playing LOL.

Well first, thank you. That was nice to read. Grammar mistakes?? Didn't notice any I am glad you feel like you know the characters, that was my hope all along. I tried very hard to keep them as real as possible - Anyta has been a huge help with that. Thank you for leaving this review. There aren't too many chapters left so you made it before it ends. Andy

**Tosses down a gauntlet** Let me know if it's game on dude

N.O. First I am sorry for you family's loss. This is really sad news. My condolences to you and your mother. And of course it is NOT in bad taste, it is actually quite gracious of you to take the time to tell us, while this is going on. Wish there was more I could say or do. Take care.