Lisa

So I'm two months late in reading...what else is new? Great chapter, Comsie! I can just see Asa and Chandler plotting to corner Evan and blackmail him into going with them over the weekend or something. lol Evan definitely made the right choice; he certainly didn't want to hurt Greyson, and even though he might have never found out what Evan did, Evan would know that he betrayed him, and I don't think he could have lived with himself. He'd probably wind up confessing to Greyson what he did.

You guys could collaborate on one!

I just find this fascinating. Thorn, he was the one who carried the baby; that's why he was famous -- he was the first pregnant man. Beatie, a trans man, had gender reassignment surgery in 2002 and became known as 'The Pregnant Man' after he became pregnant through artificial insemination in 2007. Beatie chose to become pregnant because his wife Nancy was infertile, doing so with cryogenic donated sperm.[2][3] Beatie's first pregnancy resulted in an ectopic pregnancy with triplets, requiring emergency surgery and resulting in the loss of all three fetuses.[4] Beatie has since given birth to three children. The couple filed for divorce in 2012. The Beatie case is the first of its kind on record, where a documented legal male gave birth within a traditional marriage to a woman, and for the first time, a court challenged a marriage where the husband gave birth. As a man, he gave birth to all three of his children from 2008 to 2010. In February 2012, Beatie elected to have "lower surgery" to further modify his body. His surgical journey, performed by transgender surgeon, Marci Bowers,[16] was documented on his second appearance of Doctors, in 2012.[17] The procedure, called a Ring Metoidioplasty, included transfer of tissue, elongation of the hormonally enlarged phallus, as well as urethral construction and lengthening to create a functioning penis.[18] Beatie is also considering a hysterectomy.[19] Anyway, sorry to run away with Caitlyn Jenner's thread! lol

Lol, Carlos! Anytime!!!! This is something I've always wondered about also. Remember that Thomas Beatie guy? I think that's his name. He transitioned from a female. She was lesbian and she was married, I believe, to a woman. Then she transitioned, is still married (as far as I know) to the same woman, kept her boy bits, and had a baby quite a few years ago. He might have had more than one by now. So...they're both women, married to each other, one woman is now a man. So does this mean they are both straight now? I just Googled him. It seems that he's divorced from his first wife and now has another female partner. This would make him straight, right? lol

Someone told me Caitlyn had said in an interview that she still liked women, but she was straight. I'm confusing myself I think. She was straight as a man, and she still likes women, but I don't think she identifies as gay. That whole gender/sexuality thing confuses me. They say that gender and sexuality are two completely different things, which I can see, but when genders change, wouldn't the sexuality change in order to maintain the previous sexuality? And does that even make sense? lol

THORN!!!!!! I'm so happy to see that you're back!!!! I think about you a lot, and I'm glad that you're doing better. Don't feel guilty about not writing. It's enough that you're back on the site. Take your time with the writing; your fans will wait for however long it takes (at least this fan will ).

I love all his songs! He's way before your time though, Clochette. How do you know of him?

Another chapter so soon! Yay! lol I'm so glad Jason ran into Lexi. She seems like such a sweetheart, looking out for her brother like that. I thought it was very comical when the owner of the coffee shop recognized him as the baby she used to take care of. Lexi seems to know her brother very well. The scene at the salon was pretty funny. I bet all the stylists were so jealous that Alyssa got to cut his hair and reap the rewards with a big tip. lol But I think the best scene in the chapter was when Tania went to talk to Jason. She was so honest and candid, and it got me a little choked up when she pretty much begged him not to change, not to lower himself and become his parents. And of course, not to let the bad guys win. Great chapter, Krista!

Gary, this is simply heartbreaking. At first I thought it was about the guy leaving the girl, but then you incorporated the almost-four years, the three drinks, the two months for the baby to be born, and I just found it heartbreaking. It really made me tear up. I think the poem is terrific, although it's so sad. You should seriously think about submitting it somewhere. And this is your first poem? I would have never known.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTTY!!!!! I hope you had an awesome 21st!!!

Woops! I jumped the gun there with the last review! lol I read these last two chapters about an hour ago when I was dog-sitting for my neighbor. So my last review had something that was revealed in this chapter, not the last chapter. Sorry! Grandma was right leaving half of the company to Jason. But, like dr said in his review, I wouldn't put it past Jason's parents doing something to gain total control of everything Grandma left him. And I don't like the fact that Jason washed away Adam's number - on purpose! If anything, Adam could be a friend. Jason needs someone he can lean on right now. Hopefully, he has a good memory. lol But I can see Adam sorta stalking him or something, so I know they will see each other again, even if Jason doesn't call Adam.

I like Adam's other forces of nature, besides death. He always seems to know what Jason needs. Adam will be content to just let Jason use him as a distraction. For a while at least. lol And Adam knows firsthand why Jason needs this distraction. I'm just surprised Jason went with him w/o much of a second thought.

"What will other people think?" Who the f**k cares what other people think?? Your child is going through something and he needs your love and support - not your judgment. He doesn't need you worrying about what other people think. Omg, what an idiot his mother is! I like Adam; he seems like a nice guy. Ok, on to chapter four.

I loved the way Stacey incorporated the band's name with predicting how Silas will hear his song and know that the demons are at the crossroads. That was pretty insightful, actually. =) Let's see - either the song will be playing in the diner, or he'll hear it in the car with Adam, even though Adam hates rock. lol Great chapter, Cynus!

Hugs and kisses go out to Jo Ann, as well as my thoughts and prayers that the second half of 2015 is better than the first half. Also, if you've never read any of Jo Ann's stories about her, Cassie, and KC, you are missing out!!! Every single one of these stories (I don't remember how many there are), will have you 'ing, and 'ing, and 'ing. Seriously. They are hysterical. I've read a few anthos by wrath, and they were really good. I liked his answer to the question about changing a relationship. I used to read Dean Koontz all the time. And then I found gay porn. James is a great writer. I really loved his stories with Jeff and his friends. I need to read more of James' stories. Great interviews, Dark! I'm looking forward to the next batch!

Two ex-wives I believe (isn't she divorced from Kris?), and two sons with her first wife.

Dug, I'm so, so sorry for your loss. It's such a shame Jaki was never able to truly experience life as a boy. And back then, when you guys were growing up, no one ever spoke of being born into the wrong body; it just wasn't discussed. I hope now, wherever she is, she is finally at peace. I give big kudos to Caitlyn for being brave (yes, I believe she is brave), and doing something she had wanted to do for many, many years. I hope now she can finally be happy in her own skin. And Carlos - IMO, Bruce couldn't hold a candle to Brody. Brody is one hunka, hunka sexy boy!

Lol, Cia. I also have a subscription to the CMoS, but I'd rather ask GoogleCia.

Omg, I have to laugh, Jay. If I EVER hear another Maroon 5 song, it will be too soon. I'd like to have them banned from the airwaves. lol Don't get me wrong, they're a good band, and I used to LOVE them, but every single radio station here plays every single song of theirs hour in and hour out. I am sooooooo sick of hearing ANYTHING by Maroon 5. Other than that, they're a good band. lol

Definitely gotta check out the word scramble. It'll be my first time in Games and Humor. I wish Cia could do her Grammar Rodeo every day! Or at least three times a week! lol Seriously though - it's good to reinforce what I already know, and even better when I learn something new. And you certainly didn't lose your humor in the post, wildone; I did laugh when you made sure Cia knew you got your 'its' and 'it's' correct!

CONGRATS, MOM!!!! You definitely deserve this honor!

Ditto Tim. Dr wrote such a great review and he is so right. The child feels the guilt for causing the "parent" to abuse him/her. The child also feels ashamed and humiliated and won't tell anyone what's going on for fear of being blamed for it, or worse yet, for fear of people not believing him/her. From the time Chelsea was introduced in the story, she had had a bubbly personality. She was friendly, generous, and had a good sense of humor. Now she's just a shell of that girl. All due to her asshole sperm donor. I hope at least Tara and Silas can get a glimmer of a smile out of her. Loved the talk between Amy and Silas. Amy does really get him. I hope Silas decides to stay with his "new" family, and learns to love them and love his brother again. Great chapter, Cynus!

Thanks, Andy! I just sprayed iced tea (ice tea?) all over my keyboard!

Great post, Cia! Totally LOVED the Obama shirt! Wondering if the error was with the company or with the individual who came up with the saying. lol Either way, it should have definitely been corrected before they made up hundreds of t-shirts! I see typos, and incorrect word usage all the time on signs in stores, on billboards...I'll have to remember to take a picture next time.

What an awesome chapter, Cynus!!!! I'm so excited that the band got a record deal! Navigator is going to be such a hit, and kudos to Braids for making sure there will be a dedication to Silas in the contract. I just read your response to my review for chapter eight, so now I'll have to mosey on over to the forums (which I RARELY do, btw), to find out about Addy and Wendy's!