sojourn

Bubby, remember our deal! You must never, ever tell anyone at "Gay Authors" that I paid you to post this review. Seriously. I would have paid for such an unqualified endorsement of my efforts. Thanks so much for the kind words and for taking your time to review. Reviews are the only way we learn how our efforts are being received. Thanks again, Jim

Glad you are following my story. As to guns... always a touchy subject. I personally was taught gun safety at such a young age that I can't remember how old I was. I received my first shotgun at the age of ten. I was allowed unrestricted use by the age of twelve. Yes, I was raised in the country. I don't have a collection of firearms nor have I ever given one as a gift. I did teach my sons about firearm safety at about the age of ten or so. I believe in securing firearms and that adults should be held responsible for the firearms in their home. I try to never allow one of my protagonist to disrespect firearms. That's probably more than I should have said about guns. Sorry. Thanks for the review. Note: I am not ruling out gun violence as a possible plot device nor am I convinced, at this point, that it is going to be needed. Remember, I am a confirmed happy ender. Jim

Patience is a virtue. But I have not been virtuous in a long, long. long time. Paul's future coworkers were introduced in my story "TR's Tale" posted on this website. As to Uncle Raymond, he will play an important role as the plot thickens. Be patient. Thanks for the review, Jim

Thank you for taking the time to send a review. Yeah, I'm just an old softy most of the time (insert evil grin emoji). Couldn't let the Pup get hurt. Gotta love them small Texas towns. But they are a good place to be from. And to go back to. Thanks again, Jim

So glad you are enjoying the story. Yeah, hate is seldom limited by geography. As to editing I have sent you a private message addressing that issue. Thanks again, Jim

I said before, "Great minds think alike. Thanks again for taking time to review my work. Jim

As soon as he saw the flames burgeoning around the porch roof Jeff hit the gas. “Call 911!” Glancing at Paul he could see the man was in shock, staring in disbelief as he watched his house go up in flames. “Paul! Babe!” Jeff rudely nudged Paul saying, “Babe, call 911! We need to get the goddamned fire department out here.” Getting no real reaction Jeff reached over and shook him as he shouted, “Paul! Paul!” Paul turned to look at Jeff, “Yeah, sure.” Finally grasping the urgency, he pulle

Indeed! Julie is a returning character from a story set in the same town. She was bold and brassy, a real hoot. She is fun and I am glad to have her along for the ride. Thanks for taking your time to review. Jim

This chapter started out to be "the" story. You can see how that went. Thanks for taking your time to review. Jim

Jeff was already for a change... is Paul on the same page? Thanks for the review. Jim

Yeah, Jeff was all about the green monster. Paul was lucky he didn't piss on his leg to show ownership. Sometimes children can be a handy plot device.... I got no shame. LoL Thanks for taking your time to review. Jim

You never who you night piss off by word or deed of sometimes just because... Glad you enjoyed meeting Danny his is a real old friend of mine who melded into the story as if he belonged there. Thanks again for the review. Jim

LOL! I will be careful answering my door. Seriously though I am a committed 'happily ever after' kind of guy. I will be careful to avoid the pitchforks etc. Thanks for taking the time to review, Jim

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to review. Tom just stepped right in there, bold as brass. Without a thought to what his boss was thinking or feeling. Clearly another alpha male. Could make for an interesting pissing contest. Thanks again, Jim

Yeah, I know my children surprised me more than a few times with their insights. Thanks for the review. Jim

Thanks so much for reviewing my story. I hope you are as pleased with it as it unfolds. Jim

I love it when readers explore possible plot lines. Wesley, thanks for the review. Even though I am itching to tell you right now all about the fire... I will restrain myself and use that energy in writing chapter five. Thanks for taking time to review. Jim

Jeff, Thanks for the review. I like to think I'm the kinda that likes to end a chapter with a contented sigh rather than a contentious gasp... My only excuse is ??? I don't have a good one. If it continued as the fire raged on it would simply be more ponderous (just mean too long) than chapter one. I make no promises other than to keep cliff hangers to a minimum. Thanks again for the review. Jim

Paul wasted no time in grabbing clean clothes. For a moment he debated going for something dressier than boots and jeans but in the end, his ‘usual’, along with his best boots, won out. After all, for a “first date,” it was pretty laid back, just dinner at the diner and a movie. Not exactly the stuff of romantic legends. Paul wanted to be annoyed by Jeff insisting on opening the passenger door for him, but he was just too flattered. Still, he felt he had to say something. As Jeff sett

Tom has garnered some attention on another website where I post some of my stories. He certainly be a challenge for Jeff. Thanks again for taking your time to review my story. Jim

I like to acknowledge those who take time to review. Thanks Jeff I hope you continue to enjoy this story as it unfolds. Jim

Thank you Jeff for taking the time to review my story. Of course the path of true love never runs straight. (Really bad pun, sorry) There will be challenges ahead. Jim

Chapter four is in the works. Thanks for reviewing my story. Not sure if there will be some descriptive BDSM. I checked that box just in case. However, if I decide to include any I will be happy to post proper Warnings in chapter notes. Thanks for the review. Jim

Hey, they Say great minds think alike. I believe Tom will have a chance to prove himself. We'll see. Thanks for reviewing my tale. Jim

Thanks for taking your time to review it. Let me know what you think as it goes along. Jim