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Really Albert. You running some sort of beefcake protection program?

Wow, when did you start advocating for free-range beefcake. Your herd doesn't wander free.

Yeah, definitely sound like Val. Next you'll be microchipping him.

Uhm, bro, you're sounding a lot like Val.

Thanks bro for everything.

G'day y'all. It's warm, 66/19°, here this morning. Cooler weather is expected to arrive overnight before a slight warm up this weekend before the Canadians send us some cold weather for early next week.

Thanks Albert.

Back again at Mum's in SC. I'm exhausted.

That was Lindt dark chocolate ...

I think most if not all of us agree that Chase is making progress. He seems to have a much better understanding of his depression and with Dr Chorney's guidance is beginning to deal with it in a healthy. It's Hank I'd like to address. Since the story is told from Chase's perspective we don't know exactly what Hank is doing. Is he too seeking therapy. If not I believe he should. There are strong undertones of codependency in this relationship. It seems Hank has been playing the role of the "rock". Supporting Chase through a long difficult period. Has he become used to that role? He was very quick to come to Chase's aid in this most recent episode when he learned of it. Yes, it seems the caring thing to do. I don't discount that but has that become his focus? Is that how he sees Chase? Has he subconsciously been encouraging Chase's dependence? I wonder if Hank was more upset that he caught Chase "cheating" or that he caught Chase acting outside his preconceived expectations? Is Hank's steadfast refusal to hear Chase's explanation and apology a sign of an unwillingness to accept any behaviour outside his perception of who Chase is. It seems Chase's behaviour was out of character. Rather than to ask why Hank seemed very quick in his judgement and dismissal. Is he willing to be judged equally harshly if he errs? It should be obvious from the numerous thoughtful and well presented comments that this story has struck a strong chord with your readers. I think you done an amazing job bro.

Hi Page. I'll pass on your greeting to the pup when I get back to SC tomorrow evening. He stays with his Nan when I make my forays to Philly.

... and shivery blue blokes in speedos.

Are you saying my humor lacks inspiration?

G'day y'all. I'll be offline for most of the day. I'm taking a morning train to Phila. Should arrive late this evening, 10:30pm, even later until I reach my hotel. Likely morning before I drop in. Mum is much better this morning. Getting extra sleep helped enormously. Blessed be.

As an escort you could charge more.

The neighbors on both sides will check. When she woke this afternoon she was much perkier. Since neither of us had eaten today we went to the local Cracker Barrel for late lunch/ early dinner. Now she's out for an evening walk with the one neighbor.

Oh yeah. They're great about doing that. After I posted earlier she went back to bed. That's unusual but I just heard her moving around in the kitchen. Best check on her.

I was expecting Fritz to be a lovable spaniel yours is equally amusing. There is an enormous amount of backstory to Jimmy/James. Much of not pleasant I'd guess.

It's best if he's not fretting, it wll go better for him. Your supposed to be the one who frets.

G'day y'all. Warm, 70/21° and wet here. Mum's currently napping on the loveseat. I'm a bit worried about her. She chose to skip church this morning. She's been extremely tired the last few days. She says it's because beginning the week before Christmas we've been busy plus our trip North was tiring. She tires much more quickly now than she did a year ago. I think the heart attack this summer was more debilitating than she admits. I leave tomorrow morning on the train to Philadelphia and don't get back to SC until Wednesday evening. I don't like leaving her alone. Thistle loves her but he isn't much help other than cuddling.

I can't imagine not hearing more from these two. This was a fun read. Thanks.

Each would play their best game possible ...

Hmmm, this sounds like an opportunity to bring fantasy to life ... shy but sexy young math whiz tutors hunky young jock, sparks fly, clothes too ... and you get $10 bucks an hour.

Well it's nice you got some extra days off. Hope the reason isn't something serious.