Lisa

Hey Andy, Yes, "Max and Josh" is a great story on here by NightOwl88 (the same author who writes "Indiana Summer"). lol =) Lisa

Let's just hope Max and Josh (holy crap! As I was writing their names I remembered there's a story on here called "Max and Josh" lol.), don't get too friendly and Josh forgets all about Nate. I'm glad King Kenneth and the Queen (I forgot her first name, sorry), seem like good people. They were affectionate with Josh and I think he really needed that. It will take some time before Josh is comfortable with his parents and vice-versa. Great chapter, Andy!

You can thank Sasha for this! Awesome, awesome song. =)

I didn't read what the chapter was about; I just clicked on the chapter title. At first I thought it was about wrestling or MMA or something. Lol, boy was I wrong! And of course the whole time I'm reading this I'm singing the song. It was named after the Jake Owen song, right? You should hear me sing that while I'm shoveling snow! lol

CJ - you are a master storyteller. At the sake of repeating everyone else - you are a terrifically (is that such a word?), author and you had me hooked from the first line of this story. I agree totally with Billy; this story should be on the NYTimes Best Seller List. I never read "Circumnavigation" I think b/c at the time I joined there were probably over a hundred chapters posted! lol I have read a couple of your anthos and they were terrific also, But it's this story that just grabbed me. I love stories about rock stars b/c truthfully, I'm a big groupie. lol I loved reading about all the ins and outs of the business. Then came the intrigue, treason, and conspiracy and that totally fascinated me. I kept wondering (before we all knew of course), what the sweet innocent band members and their wonderful agent had in common with those horrible men with all their money who wanted to blow up the world. You have woven a story full of love, music, intrigue, treason, and murder so wonderfully, each day I couldn't wait unti the next two chapters were posted. My nails are a complete mess and I've gone through countless boxes of tissues (which is how I set the bar as far as great stories go, lol), but each ending had me craving to find out what happened next. I am so glad you decided to post this story again. Thank you, CJ. You are truly a talented author. And now I can start the second story!!!!

What a perfect ending for The Scar. He will be scarred beyond belief as his rotted corpse is left for the wild animals. lol Still wished that he found out that Dimitri failed in his mission and the boys still live, as does his son. Then he could burn in hell. As long as he knew Instinct and his son were still alive.

Amazing chapter, CJ. I'm sitting at the edge of my seat biting my nails (as I've been throughout most of this phenomenal story). I am so extremely stupid when it comes to bombs but when Bradson (did I spell that right?), said it was best to destroy Penn Station and have the 'dirty' bomb go off than have the real bomb detonate and kill millions of people, he didn't really understand what happened in Australia, did he? Not only did all those people lose their lives, but the nuke caused hundreds or thousands of miles to become uninhabitable for decades. And the people who did survived will now suffer from nuclear radiation, right? So it's not just the millions of deaths in the city the government has to think about - it's the radiation poisoning and the fact that the whole entire area of NYC and it's surrounding suburbs, Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and other surrounding states will also suffer from the nuclear radiation. And of course the same goes for LA.

Boy, I think if I said this was some cliffhanger, it'd be a play on words considering both Brandon and that turd Dimitri went over the cliff. hehe Ok, not hehe, Dimitri should die a most gruesome, painful death but I pray to God Brandon gets through this.

That was a beautiful speech. I was also saddened to hear about Harold Ramis. I saw so many of his movies and he never failed to make me laugh. RIP Mr. Ramis.

Heya Jay, I liked this when I read it on another site. The poor kid. I hope all works out for him in Cali. I look forward to the next chapter.

I hope they get Dimitri in time and gut that motherfucker. I hope they find his two remaining hand grenades and shove one in his mouth and the other up his ass and blow the fucker away.

I'm sitting here shaking. Can Helen save the day? Where the hell are the bikers?

Congrats, Mark! Happy Anniversary!

I'm so glad things are working out well for Tony and Marcus. I'm relieved Jen and Tony can still remain friends. It's too bad Scott is so antagonistic towards Tony and now Marcus. Hopefully he can see how great Justin is to him and put Marcus behind him. So to speak. lol

Good thing Matt talked to his dad, otherwise Andy's parents wouldn't have been home and then his horny self wouldn't have been able to resist Randy and Kyle.. I'm glad Barnes and his jackasses made their piece (peace? I always forget), with Ollie. I'm worried about Andy and that other tool Evan though. Evan's a mean s.o.b. and I wouldn't put it past him to go after Andy.

Yes, I agree with Jo Ann; Basil's physical limbs will heal a lot quicker than his emotional healing. He's a painter, right? It's going to one tough shock to him when he finds out it's damn hard to paint with one arm. Especially if it was his dominant arm he lost. Will he go for a prosthetic? Will is going to have a long uphill battle I'm afraid. Basil will be depressed and maybe cut him out, thinking that Will deserves better than someone with only one arm. Basil will be nasty to Will just to get him out of his house. Well, that's how I see it unfolding. I hope Will is strong so he can realize that this is just Basil's pain and depression talking. Basil might need therapy. Terrific chapter, Louis! I'm anxiously awaiting the next one. The attack actually reminded me of that courageous thirteen-year-old surfer from Cali. She was attacked by a shark and lost a limb, but I don't remember now which one. She's still surfing from what I know. Erin Hamilton? Don't know why that name popped up. Anyway, I thought of her when I read the last chapter.

James, I really enjoyed reading this chapter from Karen's pov. Funny, as I mentioned in the email, I thought Karen and Gisli were sort of together. It's too bad she doesn't feel for him the way he feels for her. I found it so sad when he confessed to her how he really feels. I'm glad they can remain best friends. =)

I found this story by accident. I didn't know when it was supposed to post. I never saw it in the Recent Story Updates section. I admit that I hated Mark just from what he did to Sam, but then to see him almost breaking down and apologizing to him had me second-guess myself. What Mark did was definitely wrong and I remember all the pain he put Sam through, but I'm glad he sees what he did and he wants to make it right. Not that he ever could now - it's way too late for that. Stay strong, Sam! Don't give in to him! lol I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment so we can see how Sam and Paul "make up", for lack of a better word (or words). Great job, Addy!

I was at the edge of my seat holding my breath b/c I was so afraid Jack was going to leave him. Whew! Thank God he realized the error of his ways! lol I think in the future when Jack has a rough day at work, he needs to tell Bernard about it. Bernard didn't know what was wrong with Jack and thought it was all his fault. Communications is the key here. I hope in the future Jack can feel that he can go to Bernard with his work troubles. I saw the new IF story up. I haven't even had a chance to finish the second story! lol Are reading the previous stories required for this one, or does this one stand alone, 'cause I'd love to start it but not if I need to read all the others. I have like three to catch up with! lol

I totally agree with Suvitar; Jack should have never taken out the old ornaments he had with Randy. They need to buy their own ornaments together. Jack can still keep his old ones of course, but he shouldn't have to look at the tree and constantly be reminded of Randy. Bernard will have big shoes to fit - how can you compete with a dead boyfriend? I'm glad Molly accepted Bernard. It was so important for him.

I liked Kasey's journal. I can't wait to find out what he went to therapy for and why he wanted to leave his job. I'm a little confused as to why Alexi doesn't call him Kasey. I was just assuming Kasey was his nickname and his real name was Ken, but maybe it's the other way around. But where did he get Kasey from Ken, or vice versa? I know, I'm probably focusing on the wrong things. I tend to do that. Looking forward to chapter three!

Great chapter, Krista! I must admit though, I was disappointed the storm brought Cj back. He is one of the biggest douchebags ever in the history of douchebags. I know Clinton was agreeing with Cj somewhat by calling Corey a loser and all, but stil, did he really have to do that? I know he tried to tell Cj to just leave Corey alone, but jeez, that whole exchange just angered me. And Cj is such a fucking asshole, he just tells Clinton to move b/c he wants to go upstairs and play video games! In Clinton's own house he tells him to move! AND he tells Clinton "I'll do what I fucking want" (or something like that). What a tool. C&C (shit, too many C names now with that ass Cj back), won't have many chances of being alone now. Clinton will have to think up excuses and lies to Cj just to get away to see Corey. I don't know how that's going to work. Clinton is too tied with Cj to just tell him to just fuck off; I don't think Clinton has it in him to do that. Too bad, Cj needs someone to knock him down a peg and an ice pick to hit that chip off his fucking shoulder. There, I've said my peace. Or is it piece? I always forget and I'm too lazy to Google it. lol As always, Krista, you leave me wanting more.

The very first time I clicked on Nifty I was overwhelmed by all the half-naked bodies in compromising positions that my hands started shaking and I couldn't get to the 'X' on the top of my screen quick enough! I think I just slammed my screen down. lol I was too mortified to turn around and make sure no one was behind me, as I sat at my kitchen table with my back, and the computer screen, to whoever happened to be walking by. My kids and their friends were ALWAYS walking around and since I was right by the kitchen, that was a prime spot for them to hang out. It was bad enough trying to READ all this gay porn, I couldn't imagine trying to WRITE it also with the little buggers around!!!!

"You little fuzzball from hell." I'm still laughing over that one! Great prompt chapter, KC! Or is it great chapter prompt? lol

You should - he's a fantastic writer who will hook you in with the first word. I just wish number one, that he would come back, and number two, that more of his stories were completed. But definitely read his work. You won't regret it. =)