Ouch. That is heart breaking. The alcoholic father who has lost it all but hangs onto the one memory he has. You feel for him but worry about Johnny who was left behind, praying the kid is the one who is okay and better off without him. Powerful piece of writing.
Dannsar, Well every writer has the ability to create something rather interesting. This was suppose to be a walk on the wild side, so for Jonas I think I made sure his was wild enough. But yes, I have had a number of the people I truly do admire tell me to expand this tale. I plan to as soon as I finish Accidents Happen. Thanks for taking an interest.
Grrr. You held me in emotional upset. I was there with Wes and Doug from the get go. You show the true love and care that they have for one another. The pain of the accident, the scary moment when you know there is nothing you can do, the aftermath, and of course the slow recovery afterwards. You granted us just enough to allow us in and see without dumbing it down or making it overly simplistic. We know Doug and Wes still have a long road ahead of them till Wes is as good as he will get. Thank you for sharing this Cia.
Alex like so many,chose to hide behind the straight mask for so long that when the time came he didn't know how to handle it. The story was really sweet. I liked how you handled his slow discovery of the world he really lived in. which eventually brought him back to the one person who really mattered. Nice tale all the way around.
Well like so many of us, Charlie can see other's problems crystal clear. He is great helping them. However, as Barbara said, he has yet to figure out himself. Stay with me for more soon.
I'll give you tomorrow. I get about one to two chapters a week between work. What can I tell you. Glad you are reading. Was worried people were losing interest.
LOL. Well you nailed Maria. My favorite little beta can stick out her tongue at the oddest of times. Nice to see she has so many fans, yourself included Mark.
Chapter 15 – The Fun Never Stops
Charlie could feel the heat on his cheeks. Oh my God. No wonder I couldn’t find a ring. He is gay! The news wasn’t making him upset, but it did make him nervous in the pit of his stomach.
“Um,” began Charlie rather shyly and softly. “You know I did bring dessert.”
Scott looked Charlie up and down than smiled widely. Charlie blushed even more deeply.
“I meant I brought dessert for everyone.”
Frosty,
You opened yourself up for this one and let your love and pain out in this. It was beautiful to read. I hope you don't mind my message to you. I truly enjoyed this and it brought back memories of my grandfather on my mother's side, my grandmother on my father's side, and my own mother. It is hard to lose people you love but your memories of them keep them with you always and remind you just how much they loved you as well.
Well that was unexpected. I suppose she was the girl we seen working earlier in the garden. Hmm. Wonder just what is going to happen here. The son jealous of her, she is working for Dad, Beth has examined her. So just what do you have in mind for us oh Dark Author? Till your next chapter.
Death is always something that marks you. You are lucky to have such beautiful memories to keep her close to you. The bird is fragile but if it isn't shown and shared is it worth the love it was given? Don't hide what means the most to you, it is fragile but that is what makes it so special. Thank you for reminding me of those I have loved and lost as well.
Well I wonder if all the other pranks were just them kissing and making out? Hmm. Loved the way they went through so much to make it happen. However I think the guard might have had the best part of the stake out.
I am glad you could relate to Charlie. As for waiting for chapters, don't start. You have me reading two of yours and now you aren't even going to post the one story till you finish it all. Sigh. Hard to be a reader sometimes.
Stu you mean all that teasing and you didn't know. But honestly, Charlie is just that sort of guy. Most things go over his head. He just a sweet heart.
Charlie is 22. He was a late in life baby and was born about the same time as all his nieces and nephews. His closer to in age to them, then his brother's and sisters. His brother Bobby is the closest in age and that is 19 years between them.
Two men as different as night and day. You made a great point that most of the audience wasn't there for the clothing but for Alex and Raven. Alex the ice queen and Raven of passions. Hot on stage, cool behind the scene. Over all another interesting read Nephy. But then you do have such a talent for dragging your reader in and making them stay for the ride.