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I just wanted to say, GREAT THEORY, Michael! I can't wait to see if it proves correct! Have an awesome day all Kevin P.S. I think the no-name thing is a great theory too!

WOOOO HOOOOO Thanks Nick! I'm really excited and happy I hope Indefensible lives up to the award as it progresses! Thanks it totally made my day!! Kevin

Wow this was quite a chapter! I loved the detail about how since Kevin was in a hurry "he didn't have any passengers" on his bus route! Those kinds of details really make the story stand out! I also loved the way that Justin and his brother were so cool about the whole thing! I was half expecting Justin to get jealous, or at least mad that Kevin didn't tell him, but he was totall cool with it. The increased drug use and lying to his dad is a little troubling, but I guess we'll see what happens with that as the story progresses. I was glad to see Kevin still mentioning how his dad hadn't technically said that he now believes Kevin about what happened with his little brother. I wish he had, but I guess it's too difficult for him to talk to right now, and there's no telling what's going on with his wife etc. I'm looking forward to seeing what develops with that though! I too was confused and fascinated by Mark and Kevin's relationship. I'm curious to know what will happen next. AWESOME chapter! I can't wait to read the next one! Kevin

Hey Canon! Thanks for the post Thanks Thank you! All of these things will be further examined as the story continues The next chapter will definitely be released Monday, I hope you enjoy it! Thanks again for sharing your thoughts! Take care and have an awesome day! Kevin

MMMMMM sounds good! I'm probably eating in tonight though, I bought alota fresh fruits and veggies recently The person below me has something important to say to the readers of this thread

YAY for you Tom!! I can't wait to read the next chapter!! Have an awesome weekend and take care, Kevin

LOL I had to answer this since I was holding a GIANT bowl of salad when I read this. I DEFINTELY like salad more than any reasonable person should. LOL, I have no trouble getting my veggie intake (protein is trickier, but soy ROCKS! ) LOL, 5 months and 1,381 posts haven't pulled this thread down under so I don't think we should worry about a couple of Australians The person below me wants to vacation in Australia

Oh Davey, I'm so sorry your boss wouldn't increase your budget I think you're right about your decision too. Just do what you can but don't kill yourself working for them. take care Kevin

I agree it is beautiful Thanks for sharing it with us Kevin

HUH I'm like really confused here. Seriously didn't you JUST have a birthday? Like not last year like people joke about sometimes, but like last month or something? Anyway sometimes I get a bit spacey so just in case: Happy Birthday! I hope your year is ulta-happy and fun and may your day be bright! Kevin Edited to add: link hehe, at this rate you'll be older than me by April

well I know how it is when "hot button" issues come up! I have quite a few too Excellent point! It is tragic what some people have experienced, and Ian's story is heart-warming in that his pain hasn't made him "turn to stone" and be unreceptive for love. It's truly an inspiration I'm afraid you might be right about the preacher; it's awful to think of people's beliefs being that misguided though. Well, welcome back! Take care and have an awesome day Kevin

Nah, I think Australians are nifty! The person below me is a vegetarian

Happy Birthday, Centaur!! I hope you had an awesome day! May your year be bright and happy Kevin

YAY! I'm happy for you all the best Kevin

awww! That was beautiful, Nick! It was a great expression of love in all it's glory and shortcomings! Thanks for sharing it with us! Kevin

Hey David! I'm glad to hear everything's mostly going pretty well I hope everything works out with Diego or, alternatively, I hope you find someone even better Take care and have a great day! Kevin P.S. Don't be embarrassed about living with your parents! I'm sure everyone will understand that you just moved from another country!

Yay for the fair! I hope you had an awesome time, Vancey I'll talk to you soon Kevin

Awesome chapter, Camy! I can't wait to seewhat develops next between Nick and Gabe. So here's a perhaps odd, random guess. I think Valerian IS Nick! I know it's reaching, but that's my guess. If not I'm not sure how Valerian is tied up in all of this. Quite a chapter! It looks like Nick and Gabe have been "outed" to each other too! I can't wait to see chapter 3 Kevin

Awesome chapter! I can't wait to find out what happens next with Ty! I'm not sure why his uncles are leaving him alone. My guess is he has to go through some sort of "exposure to the outside world" period. It definitely looks like Brian is going to be the love interest! That storm scene was super-cool too! I can't wait to read more! Kevin

Thanks for the joke, Dom! I hope everything works out with whomever you want to remove from the planet I can't wait to see the next chapter of TOSOM! Have a great day! Kevin

Hey Davey! I'm sorry you're having a bad day I hope everything gets much better VERY soon That is SO sweet about Johnny and Craig! I love that video btw! Yay about the rings too! I hope your boss gives you a bigger budget!! Take care and good luck with everything Kevin

Thanks Nick! The connections will of course grow and be explored as the story progresses. As for how Jeff/Michael are tied up with everyone else...well that's one of the "mysteries", but you can expect to know the basic connection by chapter 4 (with some added understanding by the end of 3). They're also there to further illuminate some themes and ideas which are relevant to the other characters by telling their story. LOL and I'm not going to spoil my ending, but there's more Thanks KM! I think you're right; words are important around here! Awesome! I certainly hope so I'm done with 2 and almost done with 3 and they definitely don't "bounce around" as much, I just needed to lay quite a bit of groundwork with the first chapter. LOL, as for being soap-opera like in general...well I think that's a good comparison I'm so glad you asked that! I was trying to do several things with the title. First off, I don't know if you noticed, but everyone was either eating (Jeff& Michael, Nicky) or at least discussed eating (Beth asked Donny what he wanted for dinner, Brad had to make dinner and clean it up). Secondly, obviously it does have a more abstract meaning: With Michael and Jeff I wanted to convey that they were "hungry" for each other; they couldn't get enough of each other. Donny and Beth were similar on that level, but they were also "hungry" for answers about what was bothering the people they care about (Beth was worried about Donny, Donny about Brad). Nicky is "hungry" for love and affection, as well as peace and quiet. He's being tormented/bothered somewhat externally (Anorexia rumors, looking after Brad, and for better or worse (which I'm saying yet ) his mother want leave him alone). Then, on an even more signficant level,he's also being tormented/bothered internally; he's got a lot on his mind. Brad is "hungry" for general safety, and it could be argued that he's also hungry for love in some ways (he definitely misses his mother and probably wants his father's approval). He's also yearning to tell someone, especially Donny, the truth about what's going on. The purpose of the sex (and beating) scenes in this chapter also had a very similar objective (highlighting and contrasting the various situations all the characters are in). So to very simply answer your question "Who's soul is the hungriest?": I would probably say Nicky's, but Brad's is open to debate too. Anyway have an awesome day and take care you guys! Kevin

Thanks for sharing this with us, Nick! I got a kick out of it! Kevin P.S. Welcome to GA, whitefalcon! I hope you enjoy it here