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I feel Joel’s pain though. I think my parents were good but I wonder if their actions upon such discovery would have been any different…at least initially. No one, especially a young man finding his own way to adulthood, should be outed at anny time; especially by his own family and by such actions so harsh for a minor.

It reminded me of being back from the military for a hometown 4th July. At this friends house I had met someone and we were making out kinda heavily on the den sofa. The dad walked in and only paused for a moment to say, you kids do know there’s a bedroom right behind that wall, right? 😳 Embarrassed but horny, we looked at each other as he left for the kitchen and got up headed for the bedroom. Ironically the outside fireworks started about the same time as most comic skits would have it for us reaching our destination. 🤣 What a holiday.

Well it seems Paul’s spirit guided Killian…after getting his attention with the choking exercise exercise, wow 😮. Not a lot to go on yet, but the key may hold all the secrets…but to what? It’s too small to provide real security but figuring out what it goes to will be the biggest challenge for now, but if it’s a small item such as the key would seem to indicate, then why didn’t Paul just put the item(s) in the same place as the letter?

I don’t necessarily believe Bob Heston is a white knight of politics. He realizes this is a war of HIS PARTY against Will. Knowing the level of destruction that will likely ensue, he sees Tommy without forgiveness and likewise, I think he’s been living life renewed not having to play dirty politics. Recalling his familiarity with Abernathy upon his visit, these dirty political trenches are not new to him. So while it’s expected that he would step up to his old job and old politics, he has seen his retirement and life meaning renewed through Tommy and his friends, and the friends’ family that he would entrust Tommy’s care to. So I wouldn’t say a man character still exists, but rather that he is being a man of character by not returning to the dirty politics, and in his choice of supporting Tommy, Tommy’s friends and family.

I hate to say it but maybe Ray and his past is going to be a bit of a mirror of what could be if Joel doesn’t start making his own path. He knows good from bad and has shown he won’t tolerate those that don’t, yet, it still hurts. Ray has been a lost follower because it just seemed Jonny was his only friend…so he’s guilty of following the village idiot, but even at the lake he seemed to know what had happened on that bridge was more significant and wanted to be a friend. Now at the new school he definitely wants Joel as a friend and is uncomfortable 😳 when they didn’t resume classes together. He may turn out to be insecure but growing smarter as he is maturing himself. Likewise, he knows of the bridge, the gun, the look of desperation he saw in Joel, and I think he has sincerely wanted to be a friend.

I felt the same way about the comparisons. Joel is seeing the full impact and damage inflicted upon him by his self-professed good Christian mom; I mean that as a reflection upon her, not her faith. He is not being allowed to grow up and find himself at his own pace and identify. His being forced from home with no truthful manner of which to explain it other than just outing himself is just more pain from his dear brotherly weasel and the witch that disowned and forced her own child to the streets…denying him to even see them or his little brother ever again; family gone…poof. Now the hometown boy known for baseball, the same as his grandfather and all Joel memories to live in his grandfathers shoes, wearing the same historical jersey number, at his same school and their traditional colors, of which has become a part of his very identity for it is all he has known. Now the day in review doesn’t fit, it just doesn’t feel right. His family is gone, he has no truck/car, the very colors that imbued his soul, are all gone…apparently the same as the numbers that he has carried as memories and proud family tribute and tradition…it’s just all gone. Yet the only way to win some of this back is seen as a huge risk. Does he get it back at Templeton, where he doesn’t feel he can play with his teammates from which he has hidden from for so long; would they even allow him. Coach said everything is fine, you can talk to me anytime…but would he really feel the same if he knew? And there it is again, he would have to answer questions truthfully or lie; if he lies then he has to live that lie…until when? Most kids his age are not being forced into making life decisions; heck, most are having trouble deciding course electives and whether they can hope to go to college or…do what? I feel the internalized pain Joel is feeling. I don’t feel his running makes him any more immature than he really is. Now where will he run….no transportation unless he catches Colt, can he go back to face Celia? What do you do when again there are no choices that are your own…they all belong to somebody else. I don’t feel his thinking will remain unclear with a little step back, and upon some parental guidance and support. Hopefully we will find Joel reflecting upon his new life more clearly as today’s setback was a stark reminder of what no longer exists but yet overwhelming for what he has lost.

Normal is a bell curve standard; so it doesn’t exclude any problems, but rather a percent of dysfunction managed or not so that normal life is enjoyed or possible. So I hear ya and appreciate the work you put in to help young people through confusing years and issues.

Hey, maybe Mexican just taste better with a little trial dust; I’m not giving up on mine! 😂 That’s also a good point that Jack is extra sensitive and vulnerable having this most recent status and family farewell dished out with hate.

All the boys played a part in this fiasco; even after the note indicating a surprise, Nick could told his mom that Jack wasn’t feeling as comfortable with Tommy as he was at the park, Jack could have asked Nicky did he really want Tommy to stay tonight, then Tommy sensing the awkwardness could have respectfully declined the sleepover as they were all aware that it wasn’t comfortable at the time. So as comments before indicated, this was a little bit forced and bordering unrealistic that Dr Mom would have been as clueless in the setup and then again in inviting to overnight without asking. Even the storyline challenges mom’s acts as being more for toddler play dates, so for teens this should have been pre coordinated.

OMG, so adorkable and clueless. The image of this Hawaiian clad, bird legged Banty rooster, strutting as if having eaten some intoxicating grain; whack, into his spy “operation seduction” while looking wounded and flailing. 😂 Yet, somehow, he still is enough himself that Julien is characteristically overconfident and smiles while reporting his success. Meanwhile, the real seduction is wrapped within the success of Peter’s Operation Seduction foreplay with West; remove that bold Hawaiian wrapper and let’s explore the freckle boy once more.

That can happen when trying to handle someone else’s Peter.

If you give me the winning numbers, I’ll share! 🤣 Agreed, the obvious choice is Razi, but if he is the killer then this is a case of many red herrings leading back to the starting point. The starting point is too murky itself; Micah needs to be more forthcoming with all info. What was the private meeting with Razi when Killian was left getting to know Tad Young? Why was that not part of the disclosure to Killian when begging Killian to find the killer? The jealousy that Sabrina thought possibly of Razi for Paul could have been otherwise, that of jealousy for Micah…now putting a possible lunatic murderer on a quest for Micah. The murder of Paul seemed too logical for Razi that Micah would return when hearing of Paul’s demise; also I believe assuming Micah would be staying. Sabrina saying the last few weeks had Paul more absent from her familiarity…why? The disagreement over Razi having an underaged “kept” houseboy still has questions to be answered, and again Micah has been too quiet concerning Razi. Does Razi hold information on Micah? Others? Could Razi actually be the escort service boss? Was Paul actually happy under his agreement or was he starting his own competitive business that may have put him at odds with Razi or the current boss? Argh!! 😣 😡 Those Powerball numbers now please!

Even Caleb serves a purpose…like getting momentum going but then hopefully overcome and caught too far off balance from his very own momentum. Take that and your dazzling smile back to Father, Caleb.

One could man an army with the numbers “disappeared” in the Louisiana swamps; not a place to be caught and bested. The shear numbers dedicated to finding and eliminating the threat from Jane was sizable, with no room to mistake the determination of Father. The ultimate familiarity of Father with the spawn of Jenny has me wondering if the twisted minds of these kids, raised by what seems as religious zealots, somehow links back directly to Thorne himself or…jealousy of the “good son?”

Full leaded coffee vs decaf

Indeed, you did, my apologies. I skimmed your comment a little too scared quickly and missed your end logic; which very well could be the case when Jack is dealing with Nicky and Tommy’s long friendship, and their shared love for outdoor activities.

You missed my point in context of horror not being listed as a genre for the story; so no exams this summer, so there must be some drama coming therefore…spitballing ideas on drama popping up, Tommy is an obvious new element to consider. Either Tommy’s interaction with the boys or whether something happens involving Tommy that requires the boys to rally.

Ok…so who will Tommy kiss, Nicky or Jack? Or neither, but their insecurities have them both thinking otherwise?? After all, we’re just teenagers here. 🤷‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️ rollercoaster hormones and bumper car sex drive, maybe the centrifugal wheel will keep them planted long enough to see the real them; meanwhile, popcorn and cotton candy.

So maybe he wasn’t just chewing glue in the back of the class, or at least not in his mind, perhaps he was chewing…

Well that sucks. At least one is correct and then you tell us the name was given….well that’s one; At least one is one or more, so the others guesses are either correct or not. So like Razi’s interview…nothing new but you’re hiding something. Haha 😆

Hmmm 🤔, standing on the same very carpet where a murder occurred one week earlier … nah, no cliffhanger. 🤦‍♂️ now who was watching that apartment or who followed them? Where is Chris, coming to help, or was she knocked out? That Mr Cliff Hanger is a mean SOB.

I have to wonder if that pawn is as true as training would have us believe. The actions and words seemed a play, but the flustering and taking pause seemed to show cracks that a certain respect and attraction may be developing.

That cup is magical, the kettle keeps pouring but the cup remains at a level below overflowing; is this the seniors variant, that doesn’t make you pee every 15 minutes?

Ah come on, I’m sure it was…somewhat like the hostage situation of Will’s family after his beat down. Oh my, is that a nut allergy dear? …yes, are you fucking NUTS?

Well, it hasn’t been executed against them yet, but when it does the PM doesn’t have the authority to hold them without some real charges that pass the court logic…even treason has a court process outside of declared war, and not the PM or news saying it’s war; that especially goes for Caleb Henderson.