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Actually I'm pretty sure now that the next chapter will be out at the very latest, Tuesday. BUT it could be out before then. I am having to do a little re-write and my team will have to look at that part for me. However, it's not a major undertaking. So, good news Paul, it's coming

Then I'll promise to put as many as fast as life allows

Thank you! I think you're right, she'll have her hands full, but if anyone can handle them that's from outside the family, it's her. I believe we all have a little of our father in us, at least those fathers that are around for their children. Their actions and beliefs are imprinted even when we try to throw them off and rebel. I know that as I've gotten older, I find myself becoming more like my father everyday. Perhaps it's just me. Thanks for the review, it really means a lot!

LOL Benji.... are you sure? Really really sure?

for mr chris

I was wondering, if I posted a new chapter Monday or Tuesday of next week, would that be too soon?

I like to welcome you to the site as well. I hope you find the site as interesting as I do. I also like to welcome all our new members. Without a doubt you will find some awesome stories and other activities that may interest you. Everyone should know that most members are very helpful with any questions you may have. Don't be shy if you don't understand something, just ask. Again, WELCOME!

I'm glad I found your story, Knots. First, I thought it was a very clever title that, pardon the pun, tied the story together. I really look forward to reading Knots 2. I'm afraid I didn't leave any reviews, because I first found the story on another site and had already read the first 22 chapters on that site. However, I did leave as many likes as I could and will continue to do so when I have the time and the likes to give to your very remarkable story.

Hiya Lisa Thank you for another awesome review. You always take the time to write out your thoughts and feelings for this story and I want you to know, that it means a whole lot to me. As for Michael, at one time I thought of him a lot and worried about his safety in a war torn country. Once I found out the truth, I was hurt like had been before over similar situations. If he had been honest, I'd still would have been his friend. Since I had brought up this situation he had described to me earlier in the story, I felt I had to set the record straight. Hopefully, he read it, but if not, I still did my part. You're right, I wish more people were like Andy and his father, sadly they aren't. Maybe in time everyone will be accept for who they are and not just tolerated. I'm trying to make the chapters longer, since so many people ask for it. Perhaps the next one will be. Again, thank you!

I truly believe that one day the temptation to snap a picture of a gay couple won't even exist, because it will be so normal that we will pass them with a wink and a nod. There probably are places in Texas and every other state or provinces where gays aren't met with acceptance, but they're places that blacks, Asians, Indian, or whites aren't welcomed with open arms too. I hope, along with you, that one day we all can walk anywhere we choose without being met with ignorance and bigotry.

First Love How about this one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzdB0kHESD8

Hey! Thanks CW. You're right, the situation sets up a lot of possibilities. However, so far there has been no indication that JT is gay or even given it much thought, but time will tell the tale

Hey everyone! I hope everyone is having a good day and that you will have an awesome weekend. A new chapter is now posted for Trials and Tribulations. I'm sorry concerning the time between the chapters, but life has a way of getting in the way of the things we love to do. For me, I love writing this story, and I hope that the interest shown thus far in the story, remains. I like to mention Wayne aka Comicfan and Louis aka LJH and thank them for their tireless work which they have freely given, without compensation. They have been instrumental in making the story more colorful and tighter which makes the story more enjoyable. They have taught me a lot and I hope it shows in my writing. So when you click on like or leave a review, they also receive your show of love, for I gladly share it with them. Not only are they good beta readers and editors, they both are also awesome authors and I hope you will check out their work and leave them some love. As they say, we save the best for last and that's YOU. You the readers of this story- those of you that has stayed with it from the beginning and intend to stay until the end. I also want to welcome those of you who have just found this story recently and have either, wrote me, left a review, and/or clicked on the like button, or just read the story without doing anything other than enjoyed reading it. As you can probably guess, we are coming to an end. How many chapters that will take is hard to tell. I'm not like a lot of authors, really good authors, who have an outline that even tells them what will happen in each chapter from the beginning to the mapped out ending. Therefore, it's hard for me to say just how many chapters are left. Some plots will be tied-up and closed, some will be left open, and some new ones may come to life. I just ask that have a little trust in me. I won't totally leave you hanging. The next few chapters will be coming out quicker than the last few, however I can't give a time frame for their posting. But I will endeavor to keep my word. There is a forum where you may asked questions, leave comments, or discuss the story with other readers and myself. The link to it is below. http://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/33400-trials-and-tribulations/ It's never to late to be what you might of been.

I'm glad I didn't disappoint and hope that the next chapter won't either! Have an awesome 4th of July weekend!

I made the dead line, chapter 24 is up and posted. I hope everyone enjoys the chapters and leaves a review or a like

Thank you!

The next chapter won't be too far behind it Benji. Thanks for leaving a review!

Chapter 24 Transition “I do know, but I'm not sure I can say.” The Chief of Staff's facial expression showed his frustration. “Maybe knowing that Dad plans on taking JT into our home, at least for a while, making him my temporary brother, will allow you to inform me of his status?” I smiled hopefully. “I'm afraid unofficial plans won't be enough to release me from the HIPAA law, JT's right to privacy.” He said faintly, as if to himself, then went on more confidently. “I hope your D

Thanks Benji, it may be out by the 4th. It just depends... I'm about half-way through the next chapter, too.

Just a few more chapters to be edited and then a new chapter

An old man once said, those that sacrifice liberty for security deserves neither.

I wanted to let everyone know that I am updating the first 14 chapters over the next few days. There were a lot of editing errors in those chapters that were a distraction. Hopefully, these corrections will make the story an easier read and more enjoyable. However, I know that every edit I make will cause an e-mail to be sent to those of you that are following the story, I apologize for that. Maybe once I'm done you might like to go back and re-read the story in it's better form. I want to thank Rndmrunner for reviewing and editing the first half of this story for me the past few days. The improvement of the story is because of his hard work, my thanks to you, Rick! It's never too late to be what you might of been.

I'm sorry to say that I have a bad feeling that T&T will not be posted on GA any longer. Nothing is for sure, but differences have come up that may be unable to be solved. I know this story isn't one of the best on here, or even close, but it's my story and I'm proud of it. Thank you to everyone that read it and left awesome reviews, comments, and likes. You made the story climb into the top 20 on many fronts. Thank you. I will continue the story somewhere.

Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate them. And thank you for leaving a review!