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🥵 I sensed some of the heat from getting moving and testing that all too confining cup; nope it ain’t no Dixie cup, but it might not be far from your lips when in pursuit of that very real meaning for all that is dear. Jesse is trusting Hank even in the face of all that he has known tells him to run, trust only himself. The stress Jesse feels comes through in ways anyone can sense, but especially when reflecting on more youthful perspectives where experience is limited and tainted.

Indeed, it’s a welcome sight. The excitement may follow but wow 😮, the suspense is ratcheting up to the tune of a full military engagement about to kick off.

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.

Oh, but then the joy of binge reading to catch up!

It’s not real?! Now what am I going to do with my savings toward a PRIDE-FULL vacation down under?? 😭

Back home, their home…to the new us making our home; so transitional for any young couple but extra emotional for these renewed friends and lovers.

I don’t know…post orgasm is a force of nature…relax baby, sleep.

No problem figuring out the correct utensils…

It’s funny that he sees the hilarity of it, but oh so sad that he feels so detached and finds comfort in drinking by himself…at all waking hours apparently.

Yup, drive to kill and shoot like you stole it…oops, cars and guns get flipped so easily, right Killian?

What a nice summary and a vote of confidence in Riley. Ben takes him to obedience training and finds himself more human.

Seems to me there were lots of people that just didn’t understand the full extent of lead poisoning.

He’s pretty fast when he looks for heat and a warm bed too.

Probably wondering why with all Ben’s money did he wank the cashier for his baccs.

Some wasted lip gloss?

Yeah…I’m not sure if the ref scored those punches correctly, therefore, I think Riley still enjoyed an emotional win; Ben has been moved more than Riley in my opinion.

Ironically, Jacy doesn’t have much room to talk either. He had the same dream, awoke, hear the gunshot, then Killian is in fear as an unknown person comes busting into the clearing…after hearing a gunshot, at a site where people have been dying and he runs at headstrong pace to check on Killian; he too being unarmed and entering the scene without reserve…yup, they are much alike.

He gets to know him, to understand him…no, not understand him, but to understand the unpredictable…Riley.

The horror? They were washed…me thinks?? Funny, yet so very truthful of what happens in different economic and social circles; Ben is well educated…or is he? 🤣

Wow, well said and a very good summary of much the way I feel: Jacy and Killian are somewhat bonded in my mind, they experienced the same dream and have worked so well together. I know Jacy can have visions that don’t necessarily require a close bond, but he and Killian do share more…which is why I was so very disappointed that Killian didn’t check on Jacy’s whereabouts or status as he himself was released?? Even with Jacy running though the woods to check up on Killian, Killian just leaves… 😢 I don’t see Killian just up and leaving Novak or even trying to relocate to be near Micah; he has too much there…his adopted family, his mentor, and his reputation that supports his thriving business demand. I don’t see Micah changing course either, as he knows he will always be second in Killian’s quirky, investigative, and gifted mind. Asher…is just Asher, and he lacks his on confidence and direction, but he doesn’t love Killian as he is, he just wants Killian’s confidence and he wants Killian to give him what even Micah can’t get…his undivided attention and devotion to prioritize him as the most important thing in his life. Yup, Seth was absent, why? He has appeared when sensing Killian in danger or that Killian needed help understanding the unexplainable; yet, White Deer appears multiple times, to wake Killian so he could solve the site’s looters and the murderous souls. Perhaps that is why he said it’s not Killian’s time…because Killian may have been able to sleep though the lead-up to Ricky’s shooting and perhaps to have maintained his cover?? It’s still strange that Seth didn’t appear. It’s also a little strange to me, that Jacy’s gift didn’t kick in to foresee Killian’s life threatening situation…was that too like Seth and cancelled out because of the more powerful spirit of White Deer?

Butt he wants to…up here, Ben; I’m up here. Ben is can handle him, but like a hot potato, what do you do with it when it burn you before you know it?