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Troy may have kissed Miles out of his own throwback to their relationship as it was…and perhaps as he felt that same familiarity with their dinner. Then again, Owen doesn’t seem to be putting much effort into his and Troy’s relationship, other than the spontaneous sex foray of recent past…which totally surprised Troy. As I mentioned in my observations previously, it appeared Owen knew he was setting himself up as a rebound guy. Even then he had a long hard time winning Troy’s confidence; the competition with the memories of Miles being tough, that being with Miles gone. Now that Miles is back, does Owen feel he can even compete…Troy has never gone gaga so quickly and completely as he has seen Troy respond to Miles. So has Owen pulled away knowing he doesn’t hold a candle against Miles or is it perhaps that living together with Troy has made the reality of their plain relationship more obviou?

Marco Polo knows

That wasn’t restraint, that was a proper escape maneuver; so yes, hopefully Miles has learned to disengage without a disappear.

Him or his shorts…wait, both me thinks.

Growth from tragedy, yet borne of love from all involved. Yet we see and melded family come together under a single roof, and a father/guardian working hard to keep that family together. It’s a touching story with twists of fate at it’s core. Thanks for re-visiting this story to pen the final chapter. I hope all is well with you, as I well know the challenges life gives us slows us down; I too am learning a slower pace. Take care and thanks again for your loving and descriptive tale from down under.

Nothing like meeting the parents in the middle of a complex calf birthing; with a bruised face and cracked ribs. Sky sails on the winds of change as he jumps right into the critical post birth massage, impressing the mom and surprising the dad. This effeminate young man isn’t opposed to getting his hands dirty with a little ranch work; is it him or is this more to be near his new hero and crush…his type. Yup, he let it slip that Wyatt is his type, though not his previously know type. Perhaps both of these young men have met with their unexpected soulmates. Sky is interested and willing to see ranch life, and Wyatt is happy to get a breath of fresh air in a partner that shares his vision of living rural life…and Sky is welcomed to be himself. This has very interesting dynamics and simple twists, set within the ranch environment…but what lurks beyond as dad questioned, will there be more unfinished business surrounding Sky.

And us humans have to figure out what they are on about; smart, but if only they could communicate clearly and with less bite, claws, surprise ankle attacks, etc.

It was sleep typing….I swear!

I remember having to pee over the side of the tub as dad sat on the throne reading the paper…really?? The throne is for business dad!

What, you think Troy grabbed Owen’s sunscreen?

Oh, Paul had to give a public and humiliating BJ, and the special needs trick was cruel? 😂 Yeah, it was was very erotic so it was very wrong. Hahaha

Eyes, nuts, and knees; excellent battles strategies when out sized and outnumbered.

lol, depends on who or what is sticking it to them in their end.

Carl thinks he’s the big cheese since his dad is a cop, more specifically a military cop, TSgt Dad meeting the Major that tackles cop bad dealing; did you really ignore the fact that your kid is a bully and sex offender?

Growing up with us kids and parents in a one bath house that saying had true meaning…you’re wasting time when others still have business to deal with…so shit or get off the pot!

Well, Marco Polo has good horse sense, so Wyoming is probably just fine…and them horses are quieter than than metal beast called Harley.

Yup, the difference in Owen, the spontaneous libido and aggressiveness speaks of Owen either having an affair or at least fantasizing about someone…other than Troy, at least to me. He didn’t even realize his own changes until he was surprised by Troy’s comment in observation. Likewise, it was surprising that Owen was jealous of the Miles dinner. Dare I say maybe he was not jealous but perhaps too preoccupied with his own crush or maybe feeling guilty himself??

Carl’s dad?? Yup, the bastard is probably allowing it because of his own mentality that it will toughen them up…bullshit, it’s beyond hazing, it’s blackmail, extortion, threat of bodily harm, possibly rape as sex does play a role the next day, and hate crimes against Paul, and god knows as all the kids seem to be intimidated by this asshat. Depending on the local and state laws, Carl could be in be trouble. He may not can be charge as an adult, but he could go to Juvi until an adult.

Yes! Even if the excitement of the trial is a personal curiosity the bullying will only continue if not escalate for others to follow. NOTHING ever stays secret or private either, so one way or another this will eventually blow up on someone…hopefully Carl and cronies.

Kurtis Major…salute

The strong bonds built in a deployed combat unit can be rather instense, essentially especially those like Randy and Kent’s. I wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t agree to take one week at each other’s home as they combine their time off. Thank goodness they all made it back without collecting any more Purple Hearts or flag draped caskets.

Great chapter…until resting on a knife’s edge. Az’gannil seems true and sincere, and ironically more than a Skai brother amongst those gang. I love the dynamic and the bonding building between them all; one that seems so natural. Now, who are these people. Who do they work for and how is our intrepid gang going to fair in this tense situation; is it really a threat or is someone making a point that they shouldn’t be there, while still not revealing themselves?

Are you saying that because they’re gay that they can’t be just friends, or that any gay guys that have done the deed can’t then be just friends? 😆 When Harry met Sally comes to mind…but wait, that was before the deed…hmmm. Just an odd tangent but I couldn’t resist.

Only a lifetime…I know, but then again that’s life and its lessons.