sojourn

I felt like that added to the idea that the Sheriff was truly a bad man. Thanks for your comments, they always make me think. Jim

Thanks, I was a little concerned that he would come across like a dictator instead of a caring, defending spouse, which is what I intended. Thanks, you know I always look forward to your comments. Jim

You made me snarf! (that bass sound I only make when a laugh catches me by surprise.) thanks for that and for posting your comments. Jim

I do take comments like yours and JayT's seriously. I rewrote the first couple of paragraphs. Take a look and let me know if it is better. thanks again for posting your comments. Jim

I set a trap by being "disjointed" at the first of this chapter. I have rewritten the first few paragraphs and caught a volunteer beta reader. As soon as I get his suggestions and process them it will be posted. thanks again for posting your comments. I look forward to them. Jim

I was concerned that Jeff was a little hard on everyone while trying to protect Paul. Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting. Jim

I have rewritten the first couple of paragraphs. Thanks for pointing that out to me. About Tom and Tink... maybe. Thanks for your comments, they are often educational and always appreciated. Jim

Paul and Jeff watched in fascination as the big-dicked man they knew as the homophobic Sheriff Johnson used and abused the smaller, slimmer man. That man was clearly the same Deputy Ilya was determinedly questioning in the distance, even as they viewed the explicit videos in which he starred. They were soon asked by one of the soldaty to join Joe, Raymond, Ilya, the State Trooper, whose flashing lights they had seen coming as they arrived at the accident and the newly arrived Deputy Lovan.

I love it when a story takes away. This did it so smoothly. I really loved it. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. Now, to see what else you've written. Jim

"Not that kind of wet" ah the memories. I am convinced that youth is truly wasted on the young. Your take provides an exceptionally well thought out introspective approach. Thanks for sharing, Jim

Excellent start. I have read a few chapters already ahead, on another site. I hope you post them here quickly. Then I will be notified every time you post a new chapter. This is a great, really believable "teenage angst" tale. When it's this good I say, "Write more, post faster" Jim

I can offer, the accident happened when the Deputy failed to make a curve. He was flabbergasted this his souped up patrol couldn't simply outrun some civilian vehicle. You know, that chapter came together as it was being written. It was written last night. I had something entirely different in mind when this chapter began. The scene at the diner was different than I had thought it would be. That whole "chase scene" was something I had never even considered until I wrote them leaving the diner. Still, I am pleased with it. i am glad you enjoyed it. I really look forward, in particular, to your comments. thanks again, Jim

I can't answer that question here. The next chapter is coming soon... Trust me. I used to be from the government and I am here to help. Thanks for taking your time out to post a comment. It makes my day. Jim

I do tend to raise questions even as I answer some, especially in the middle of a story. I don't think I have ever left any significant issue hanging. Trust me. I like happy endings and leave a reader, as they said in "Sweet Charity"... "hopefully ever after". thanks for taking your time to comment again. I look forward to them. Jim

I can neither confirm nor deny the presence or absence of any elected officials purportedly appearing in a video that may or may not exist... is the iCloud real? Thanks for continuing to post your comments. They really do make me smile. Jim

I hate all cliffhangers no matter delineated.? Again, thanks for taking time to post your comments. Jim

Well thank you! I hope you continue to enjoy it as it unfolds. Thanks so much for taking your time to comment. Jim

I think it is just a case of no one looking over their shoulders. They have gone unchallenged and are really surprised at the effrontery. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I look forward to your comments. Jim

As much as I am kind of snickering inside... As you, a fellow writer, should well understand. I really do hate cliffhangers, especially those that hang too long. So, I will probably begin chapter fourteen later today and post tonight or sometime tomorrow. Thanks for posting your comments. I always look forward to them. Jim

Well, Tink is a highly skilled hacker. So, the video could show any of a number of men. We'll just have to wait for the next chapter. Thanks for taking your time to make your comments. They are always appreciated. Jim

Raymond huh? Well, Raymond is hot, hairy hunk. But, no. Thanks for taking your time out to post your comments. Jim

Jeff guided Paul to the passenger side of the Tahoe. As he opened the door he caught a grin creeping across Paul's face. “I don't give a fuck if they think you're my girlfriend or not. Just get in.” Paul was amazed that he had found something to smile about on this, of all days. As Jeff drove down the dirt road away from the abandoned ranch house, Paul kept his eyes focused straight ahead. He was grateful he would never have to see that place again. “Do you think it's all over? I mean, I kn

Well, as good a read the second or third (not sure) time around. As in all good stories, and good sex, I was left me satisfied and wondering when it could happen again. Thanks for sharing your talent, Jim

I got frustrated trying to respond to comments using this new system. I think I failed to acknowledge your comment. I am sorry. Obviously most people agreed with your take on the matter. The truth is those guys wouldn't take the easy way if it was not the right way. thanks for taking your time to comment. Sorry it took so long for me to respond. Jim

Yeah, I think Raymond was teasing the teenager who had a crush on him, even though Daniel is now a grown man. Obviously, he didn't stop to think about Danny's feelings then or now... In Raymond's defense, he didn't intend to hurt Danny in either encounter. If he'd understood the depth of Danny's feelings for him he would have behaved differently in both instances. The Sheriff, on the other hand, can't reach the level of empathy that a man needs in order to be considerate of another's feelings. His reaction is spring loaded to either dismiss a man out of hand, regard him as a potential adversary or deal with him as a real threat. He has no friends, just "frenemies". He can be a dangerous man when crossed. That might have been more than I intended to share. But wtf, this is fiction. I mean, people don't behave like that in real life... do they?? Thanks again for your comments. They always make me think. Jim