thanks for your creativity and talent as mentioned in an previous email. I look forward to this continuing and easily read story. I've been around people on both sides here and can see this from an objective stand point. But, I still remember when I was first coming out and so afraid that someone would find out. The abuse as related in the story bought back memories I care to forget about and lock away. But, even decades later it is still a case in point when I hear from my nephews that some kids can still be cruel to others. To see the evolving of the Dane character and the help of his cousin/brother Fel (and Sammy) brings great empathy. I realize it is just a story...but the memories can sometimes be hard to face once being so far removed from them. Cheers.