Dang, my allergies acted up too. It’s rather moving for all these perspectives; Patrick’s nervousness and doubts whether it’s all real, Charlie living a new partner and family life he never truly imagined to be possible, Kieran enjoying love from Charlie and his parents after his own separation from his love, Charlie rejoining the work force and realizing his fortune in having Kieran return to him…saving his life, Matt realizing Charlie’s situation but also that of the guys as a couple, then the kicker that Patrick learns his Aunt and her family really do want him back in their lives… Oh my, those pesky allergies keep coming back.
This chapter reflects on many many emotions, but mostly it focuses on new beginnings. Even Matt is indicating news acquaintances or likely to be friends, while Kieran’s family get closer while also increasing ties to the cousins, etc.
A wonderful chapter for tearful 😢 appreciation…it’s like what many a family thanksgiving needs.