Lisa

Hey, Matthew! Happy New Year! "Nucking futz" - I like that! lol Remind me again, who are the Collins? I still don't get why Ray is being such an ass. Why on earth would he think that just b/c he turned eighteen, he'd be kicked out of the house? I'm looking forward to reading what happens next.

I always wait until I'm alone to read these letters b/c they always make me cry. Five months is not a long time at all to grieve for someone. The holidays are never the same once you lose someone you loved and/or once an important relationship ends. You are experiencing both of these. I'm so sorry about your b/f Mick. Sometimes, even though the writing is on the wall, and you both know it, it's hard to walk away. Sometimes it's better to be unhappy but still w/someone, than it is to be unhappy and alone. Keep writing, Jeremy. It must be somewhat cathartic to you to get things off your chest this way. Although things look really bleak right now, there will be a time when you will actually smile and mean it. Getting there takes time. Don't rush it. But it will happen. I promise. And if you want me to look for your friend Connecticut Mi, just say the word. If he's here in CT I'll look for him. lol Ok, that was kinda lame, but I couldn't resist. I don't think I'd leave Texas and go back to CT either.

Poor Bernard. I'm looking forward to reading more about him.

Heya Steph! Happy New Year! I like this new story already!

Great chapter, Rob! It's so wonderful that Eli's family treated Noah just as their own. I'm sure it made Noah feel more comfortable. There's nothing more overwhelming than being invited to spend an important holiday (or any day really), surrounded by someone else's family. It's even worse when that someone else is your b/f and you're meeting his family for the first time. Very nerve-wracking. =)

So my bad. lol Ennis Del Mar was played by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal played Jack Twist. I was confusing their first names in the movie. Sorry.

What a sad, sad chapter, Joe! I feel so badly for Axel losing his brother and for Xavier and the Williams' not knowing where Nick is.

I got the Jack Ennis reference to "Snowback Mountain". lol I still cry when I think of that movie. Josh is really romantic, I'll give him that. =) I was wondering about Connor though.

Happy New Year, Tevor! I'm sitting here with my mouth hanging open! Kevin just went crazy! I can't believe he pushed Jaemin over the edge of the boat! I can't believe Miracle is giving into this pain by trying to erase it the only way he knows how. And Skylar is just plain bonkers! They should lock her up and throw away the key; she is really nutso! Holy shit. lol

I gotcha. Thank you everyone! I was just curious because every time I went on my profile page the friend list changed. lol HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Stupid question: why is it that all of your friends are not listed at the same time on your profile page?

I agree with Mickey; a "chapter" where you list the characters and their relationship to each other would be a great little refresher. I was also thinking, "Who the hell is Chris again? And who's Maddy?" lol I also had a feeling Dylan would be Cole's match. I sure hope that will save him. Jesse and Dylan need to be able to spend time with "their" new brother. Another great chapter, Andrew! Happy New Year! =)

Krista!!! You updated!!!! Yay! But you left it at such a good part!!!! Boo! lol Corey's dad has got to be the biggest asshole. I cannot stand him. Poor Corey. Who would want to go home to that? I kind of thought Clinton bought the bike for Corey, but I guess not. Isn't that a little insensitive? I know he said he also bought it so Corey can borrow it, but wouldn't that hurt even more? "Borrowing" your old bike, but knowing you could never take it home and knowing it would never be yours again? Maybe that's just me... As always, Krista, you leave me wanting more!

Awwww, I'm getting all weepy thinking of Aaron and Slade apart. I still think Aaron's family should take Slade with them. Excellent chapter, huk! I love the banter between Candace, her brother, and Slade. Also, Aaron's mom is pretty funny! And I love Jeff Foxworthy! lol

So now that Hunter was caught pretty much redhanded, will Skylar tell her father? Will Hunter suffer a 'consequence'? I really hope Robin and Cody are able to outsmart Skylar and her father. I doubt it though. I like all of Miracle and Jae's conspiracy theories. lol

Siggi should stick to playing his music to make himself feel better and not use people for sex. And even though he is crude, cruel, and just a nasty person, I feel sorry for him b/c of his chronic pain. And I admit, if I was living with this chronic pain, I'd probably be just as nasty as Siggi is.

I'm proud of both these boys for not just jumping in the sack. It seems like William feels the same way Basil does. I love your description of the sandcastle and the sand and all your imagery in this wonderful story, Louis. You always leave me wanting more.

I really like Mandi's mom. Now I know where Mandi gets her sweetness from. It's so sad to hear about Dave's parents. No wonder he likes hanging around with everyone else's famiies. As always Thorn, you have me wanting more. =)

Joe!! You're back!!! Hope all your tests went well! Good for Xavier, thinking up something to get Otto in trouble! I can't wait to see what he has plotted next! lol

Adorable story, Comsie! I read this awhile ago, but I wanted to re-read it since it was featured in Renee's Christmas Review Blog. =) Seth is adorable, but so it Gordon. Just loved the whole story!

Omg, this gets more fucked up every chapter I read! lol I didn't realize this story took place in the past. It threw me for a loop at first when I read "May 2008" towards the end. Jesus, who's gonna die next? Skylar/Kylar for a minute there I thought they were one and the same. Why is it that there were, let's see, four witnesses to Cody's dad's murder and Skylar is still walking around?

Omg, she is fucking CRAZY!!!!!! What is WRONG with her???? On another note, Yay for Miracle for telling off Jaemin! But then again, HE'S the one who really cheated! lol

I must say, Luke's mom is cool. True, she should have knocked first. But I know in a lot of other stories the mom would tell her son to keep the door open. But what fun is that? lol Good for Derrick for chasing those stupid juniors away! lol Good for Luke and Erie for the PDA!! Can't wait for the next update, Sasha!

I agree with Suvitar; Nick should see someone professional who may be able to help. It's too bad Dave can't be there every night though. He should ask. It doesn't sound like his parents would care either way. His mother sounded so apathetic. It is sad. Another great chapter, Thorn!

Heya Cole! I hope your Christmas was great! =) Well, you did it again! I needed almost a whole box of tissues for this chapter. I'm so glad Danny didn't break up with Cayden. Cayden and I were both holding our breaths. lol As much as Danny vowed not to cry during the service and again in Brian's hospice room, it would have been pretty hard not to. Even though he did say goodbye to Brian (and the dream was one way), this shutting off the machine, the formality, still is like a punch to the gut. You don't think you're going to break down, but how could you not? Excellent story, Cole. Yes, the story definitely was about new beginnings after the tragedy of an ending. Very moving, very poignant.. Just excellent.