Lisa

Cassie, I don't know how I missed reading this earlier! I loved the way the story ended. It really left a great deal of room for a sequel (hint, hint). I'm sad to see the story end and I will miss reading about Mikeal, Adam, and Julie. I really enjoyed this story, Cassie. You did an awesome job!

What was it that Jason heard? Was the voice in back of him or was it Michael's voice from in the barn? Poor Devyn. He's so conflicted; he wants Michael but he doesn't want Brad finding out and hurting Michael or Michael's family. Or his own grandmother. And then of course there's the whole matter of Devyn feeling dirty b/c of all the things Brad makes him do. I really like Lyle; he really is nice to let Devyn and Michael have some alone time. Hmm, I'm just thinking, if Jason heard Michael talking gruffly to Devyn and pushing him against the wall of the stables, that what might have made him freeze in his steps. Or maybe Lyle came back and told him not to go in there. Idk...whatever it is, I hope it's not bad for Devyn and Michael.

If Becca continues to be a banshee bitch, then she might just be up for a Readers' Choice Award as antagonist of the year!!! lol Seriously though - thank GOD Shas grew a pair and told her (unfortunately) nicely to leave for a while. I understand she's only looking out for Robin and that's admirable of a big sis, but enough is enough. People change, Kier changed for the better, and he and Robin are very happy. Leave 'em alone! lol She stomps around like she owns the damn place! And her husband put it very nicely: she's only there b/c Kieran said she could be there (I'm paraphrasing and I hope I remembered it correctly! ). The whole scene with K&R on their new land imagining their house was tres romantic! And I love the sweet, sentimental Kieran, getting upset b/c he won't be able to be at school every day to see the kids. That was very touching. =) Excellent chapter, Sasha! As always!

What an amazing chapter to the long-awaited continuation of this highly addictive drama!! Fantastic, just fantastic, Jake. I was riveted to the screen, sitting at the edge of my chair, and biting my nails as I read this chapter. Ben's an ass if he thinks Jacqueline is going to see him as innocent. If he shows her the tape (if he ever finds her, that is), it clearly shows how Jesse was telling him no and to get off of him and to stop, etc., etc. Now I don't remember from the ending of the last book, did Jesse show Ben the cameras? Or did he just see them on his own? And Jesse should have told Ben that his mom and Logan were going to open up that door at any moment. Jesse knew they were on their way; why didn't he tell Ben this before Ben raped him? Hmmm, I wonder if Logan's gonna fire Jesse for this (as well as break up with him)? Oh wait, what he did has nothing to do with how he performs his job. lol As much as I hate Marco, I do like Gino. I really hope they can revive him. I wish Marco and that bitch Rachel didn't make it out on time. I thought at the end of the other book Marco was running after Gino, trying to stop him from getting to the limo? Now wouldn't it serve Derek right if God forbid Joyelle and Cole didn't make it? And if they survive, will they ever walk again? Jeezus, Cole just got out of the hospital and rehab! Ok Jake, now you're gonna have to top this chapter! lol I'm anxiously awaiting more, now that I'm re-hooked on the story!!

Wow! Two chapters in one week! I feel like Hanukkah just came early! lol Like Daddy, I am so disappointed in Jackie. How could she throw her own brother under the bus like that? What is wrong with her? She's such a turncoat. Is she just trying to suck up to her father? Get on his good side? What a BITCH!!! I'm glad Brent stood by Mark's side and now Mark has the support of Diane and Gary. If I were Mark I would be humiliated at how my own father and sister acted in front of company. Funeral or no funeral - they were both rude and disrespecting.

Yep, probably! lol

Omg, Mom! You made me laugh so hard! When my sister was like four she swallowed a quarter and well, my parents had to wait for a while before she didn't have it anymore. lol But yeah, thirteen? lol I hope Devyn can convey to Jason what his stepbrother has been doing, and his tutors...jeezus, who else is abusing this poor kid??? And CHRIS knows!! Probably Trent too, and of course Sam. And they won't say anything to anyone b/c Brad is "so wonderful, and kind and generous" to take them in and give them good jobs, yada, yada, yada. It's not worth it, knowing what that poor kid has to endure at the hands of adults who are supposed to know better. God, I hate them all! Which only means of course, that this was an awesome chapter! I hope your daughter's better now. =)

Nice story. I know I read this somewhere before but I can't remember. Must have been on another site... I'm looking forward to more.

I'm so glad Vac gave Gunni AVEN's website. That's the best thing he could have done; now Gunni knows there's nothing wrong with him and he's not the only one who is asexual (besides Vac, of course). I thought it was cute the way he was "practicing" at thinking sexual thoughts about Siggi. And now he knows that he has some sexual feelings. I think the website will be a great help to him. Maybe he can check out one of the forums on it or something and connect with others that way.

Wow, beautiful poem, Dolores! The ending was so, so sad. It gave me chills. This is the type of poem I could read over and over again. Great job, Dolores. =)

I'm sorry, Jaro. I just read AC's comment. It makes your poem all the more touching. And I can so relate to not hearing that marimba (or whatever it's called!), alarm!

Hey, it's never too early for Valentine's Day, right? I LOVED this prompt, Addy!!! I'd love to read more about Martin and Roman.

I'm so caught up that I'm the first one to review! lol I really felt sorry for Matt's dad. He found out his son had made almost ten grand over the summer selling himself to older men. As a parent, how would that make you feel? Definitely like you screwed up and totally failed parenting. You would think what would possess a smart, popular, athletic boy to do something like that? Boredom? The excitement? It was definitely the excitement but was it worth the price they paid (especially Andy)? Certainly not. I liked Dr. Joe Walker. He really made them think, especially Andy. I hope both boys can gain insight into the reasons behind their actions and learn from it. Counseling is such a great idea; they definitely need to talk to someone who is totally bias and not involved. I hope they make good progress with the good doctor.

Wow, they confessed. And they made their parents promise to not get Derrick in trouble. He would certainly be facing jail time as well as all his "paying customers". Bunch of pedos. I must say the parents took it very well. But we'll see what happens once they are alone with their kids how they respond.

Well, Matt did tell his parents some truths, but he really is getting used to lying to them, as Jaro noted. I also liked his time with Andy; they have a real special bond. They might not love each other as in romantic love but they love each other much more than best friends.

I realized I haven't r&r'd a few chapters. Sorry. That whole pond party was a bust. What a mess. Poor Matt, he's so down on himself and then he got drunk and wasted, which certainly didn't help his mood. For a short while he was laughing and happy, but then the weed made him think and the more he thought the more depressed he became. He knows he screwed up working for Derrick and he certainly knows people won't look at him the same way again if they knew the truth about what he and Andy had been up to over the summer. I'm really proud of Emily though b/c she backed off with the questioning, unlike Gina, and she wanted to stay and help him. She realized he was hurting and that's why he was doing what he did.

I would think it would be obvious to anyone watching Devyn and his body language (casting his head down, flinching every time someone touches him), that he's being physically abused. Now it seems with the weird behavior of the deputy, Brad, and that older guy, that something is going on and it's not good. Jason of course, only knows what Brad chooses to tell him, and he can see for himself how insolent Devyn is. Jason just doesn't know why. If he pays close attention to Devyn and how the others are with him, he might be able to figure some of it out. My heart is breaking for Devyn, I just want to take him away from all of that hatred and abuse. I bet if he was in a loving home he would be talking, throat problems or no throat problems. I need to reread that part about his throat; did Brad have something to do with that? I wouldn't put it past him now that I know more about how abusive he really is. Great chapter, Mom!

Yes! lol I did mean I hope Jason meets Michael, not Brad! Thank you!! And now I see you posted the next chapter! Yay! lol

But isn't that the best way to wake up? With a kiss and a cup of coffee (it was coffee, wasn't it?)? And as AC said, very mellow. It was a very nice visual: under the covers, nice and warm, knowing you'd have to take the covers off and get cold, smelling the aroma from the cup, and of course, the good morning kiss. Loved it, Addy!

I'm glad Tony isn't pressuring Brad to do more than what he's comfortable with. I just hope Jake doesn't knock on the door, or have a nightmare or anything, thereby interrupting them. And if Jake asks if Tony is in his dad's room, what will Brad say? Oh the perils of dating with a young child in the house. lol

Jamie really needs to be more careful when discussing Jake's father when Jake is around. Well at least she wasn't talking directly to her son about it. That would have been way out of line and not like Jamie at all. Jake is very resilient and seems to take this news about his teacher being his dad's b/f rather well. Of course he probably doesn't care right this second as long as he can dig into that horrendous playdough ice cream! lol

I know I read this when you first posted it. I don't know how I missed reviewing it. I must have read it on my phone is the only thing I can think of. I bet Jake is going to think he did something bad in school when he sees his teacher there. lol But at least he'll have his playdough (ewwwww) ice cream to cheer him up! lol

Poor Michael, thinking that Devyn's pissed at him. And of course poor Devyn being a prisoner in his own house. For his own sake, I hope he doesn't try to sneak out tomorrow during the party. I hope that Brad meets Michael somehow and together they try to help Devyn. I really don't understand why Brad is so cruel to Devyn. Is it just b/c he has to take care of him? It's obvious he doesn't care about him at all. Too bad Devyn couldn't live with Michael's family. Looking forward to more, Mom!

I agree with Robert; the ^ marks are great indicating the way Devyn can mouth words. It took me awhile to figure out where the ^ was, as I've never used it before! lol I am so disappointed in Brad. I was under the impression that he was a good guy. I was obviously wrong. I can't believe he caused Kieran to be in the hospital. Never mind that, I can't believe he physically abuses Devyn. I wonder if Devyn's mutism is selective. Or even if not selective, I wonder if it's psychologically caused by his situation with Brad. I know 'psychologically caused' doesn't really make sense; I just can't think right now the best words to write what I'm trying to convey. lol My sympathy for Devyn continues to grow. Ok, on to the next chapter! Slow down, Mom, or I'll never catch up! lol

Wow, a chapter where Jonah isn't fuming with Ren! It was such a nice chapter to read! lol Ah, poor A-C, didn't get "her" man! lol Wonder if all the kisses Jonah will have to endure from Ren throughout the night will weaken his resolve of hating him. =)