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Or possibly right… I think Ryder sees in Owen, someone who is genuinely a a good person and not a superficial phony… Working in the construction trades as a gay person, closeted or not, is extremely difficult…a a hetero, macho environment , there aren’t many that can top the abundance of testosterone. What I like about Ryder is that he’s looking forward to someone and something better. Now, I gotta return Cole’s phone call….😉

A timely reminder to pay attention to your surroundings….

Father Costas is wise in the way he interacted with Levi. I look forward to additional meetings between the two of them..

I’m impressed with the way Matt and Luke are adjusting and adapting to Levi and his needs. Here in Central Massachusetts, the hub of the universe, the overnight rain did little to dispel the pollen. It’s approaching hot, humid, and stinky…The Kleenex is gone, on to Bounty paper towels🧻! As with others, Levi saying grace floored me, he will adjust just fine, including a few bumps down the road…he is fifteen after all and puberty isn’t finished with him!

It is pretty apparent that Levi was kept isolated from everyone and everything outside the home and church. And I suspect it was done to leave the ‘gene’ for gay in the deepest depths of dormancy… Matt is doing the right thing, gently guiding Levi to think for himself. Matthew 24:40 along with John 4…would be good reading when he is ready. I further suspect the rigid, fundamental approach of his church condemns ‘other’ forms of worship… So glad I found the time to check this story arc out. Supurb writing….Thanks!!!

The cut on Lawrence's foot is proof that he is in danger, not so sure it was a warning when you consider someone/thing was trying to drag him down... A sharp sting in his heel startled him. A leech? Was that possible in water this cold? Lawrence shook his leg, only to feel a grip wrapping itself around his ankle and yanking him down. Alarm overloaded his senses. His heart beat faster as he struggled to get rid of whatever was trying to pull him under, into the darkness below. His lungs screamed for air. Lawrence drove his free heel into the hand – it had to be a hand – holding him, as little as that would serve him. It worked. The grip lessened, surprise most likely more efficient than Lawrence’s actual kick. He bent and twisted, his vision tunneling as he stared into the abyss below. Something moved down there – a matte black shape, and Lawrence thought he glimpsed a metallic glint. Bubbles from his own nose blinded him.

At fifteen, Levi hasn’t had a phone, either land or mobile, and no internet; one has to wonder as to the rigidity of the ‘bubble’ he has grown up with. Somehow, I am reminded of a poster I saw some years ago...

Every one needs to remember small steps and respecting other diverse views.

It is early days yet to decide where Levi falls on the religious spectrum…and he should be exposed to other less strident faiths and remember the golden rule.

A very difficult situation handled with the utmost grace and compassion!

I am curious as to similarities between our three power users…

And the noose tightens…no chances for any missteps now, not with nearly two years till the old bastard does, and lord only knows how many folks will be hurt… No matter what his mother may think, she best keep her upper vagina clamped shut…

My thoughts exactly, and being late to the party, time to binge read!

Just has a random, @weinerdog moment, and they are all good… What if Margot accidentally gets outed, through no fault of Owen’s, before Owen comes out?? And hopefully Ryder won’t overload Owen to soon! I enjoy The VBS segments of the story as well!

Now…if only Ivas could fly an airship….

Hopefully surgical skills will only need to be used on the two goons.

Perhaps we need Dr Livingston to pull the stick from Stanley’s backside…..

My goodness this was an intense chapter and very well done.

Taggert, living on a self imposed island is beginning to see that it’s ok to step off and test the waters so to speak…. The other commenters above have said it much better the I could. This was a fantastic chapter…

My comment from the first time reading this... Simply a masterclass in story arc and development. In many ways it was a rollercoaster ride for the gamut of thought provoking emotions. All in all it demonstrated that as flawed humans we are capable of redemption. Poingant, sanguine, and heart wrenching. I found the ending simply powerful.......Thank you!!! Thanksgiving is coming up in six weeks or so. MJ will be there. Come up to the Twin Cities for the holiday. Carrie would love to get to know you, and the kids need a chance to meet their uncle.” Sarafian’s face looked wary. “I don’t know. I’m not—” Knowing what a leap for him such a visit would be, I cut him short, and covered his hand again. “You have to be there. You’re family.”

When this is all over and accounts settled, I believe the following just may become reality… Your home is beautiful and warm,” Raithion said, looking toward the house. “Yulin loves it here. And the women in the kitchen have shown Skye so much love than I could have imagined. Thank you for inviting us into your space.” Azula settled the heavy towel around his neck. “What about you, Raithion? Are you comfortable here?” They reached the heavy front door, and Raithion stepped ahead to hold it open. “I do feel a peace here that I haven’t felt in years,” Raithion said honestly as they stepped into the cool, quiet hallway. "I've slept deeply, eaten good food, and spent hours enjoying the weather in your courtyard. Everyone we've met has been very kind. We love it here."

To a new beginning and let justice be served! It is time to make Gesi Ajai pay for his crimes. A cornered animal is at its most dangerous…What comes won’t be easy and I expect plots within plots…

Hopefully the meeting in the morning should go a long way towards normalizing the issues between them. When Azula meets with the Basileus Dio, nothing less than full independence from Lyria should be granted…

Could not have said it any better….

And now the hard part comes…rehab!