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Thanks, JayT.

That would be really cool Renee, I would love that, but you will have plenty of time to do this because, at one per month, it would be a year from now.

Thanks for your comment @Freerider The purpose of the story was basically to find out if it was worthwhile going any further with them. It is, after all, a well-worn storyline that has probably been over-used in the past, so I was hoping that the characters would be able to make a difference. It is a little confusing, especially the way that it ends, but there is plenty of scope now to continue with these two. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

Thanks, Paul. Robbie and Nathan may eventually have to make way, I suppose for fresher characters.

Thanks for the comment @mogwhy I based Charlie's character on an old friend of mine, who would drive me and everyone else around him crazy. He wasn't gay but he was very demanding and impossible to ignore. One minute you wanted to kill him and the next minute he would have you eating out of his hand. He was the same with everyone though and now he is married with kids. I rarely see him nowadays, but when I do he is exactly the same.

Yeah, I know what you mean, but you're definitely part of the majority, not the minority because I doubt if there are many teenagers out there who are as fortunate as Charlie and Roger. Most of us, including me, share your disappointments and have to live with them, but as you rightly point out, it's fiction and we all want to read about the Charlie and Rogers of this world. There must be a few lucky guys out there, but the odds are stacked against us, although I do think that it's really cool that you're still good friends with those guys because that's important too and it's not always the case. I think that we take these things for granted nowadays, especially in countries like Canada and the US, but it obviously wasn't always like this and still isn't in many places around the world. I can't imagine what it would be like to have a crush on a school friend in a country where being gay is against the law. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to do some work in Kuwait. It was too good to turn down and I ended up working there for nearly four months. Homosexuality is a criminal offence in Kuwait and if you're caught you can expect a mandatory custodial sentence. Worst of all is the fact that people are urged to inform the authorities if the suspect a friend or even family member of being gay. It sounds absurd, but it's true and it happens, driven by religious lunatics and fear. I was only there to work for a few months, but I often wonder what it would have been like to have to grow up there as a gay teenager, instead of liberal Canada where the prime minister marches at the front of gay pride. I got carried away but as always, thanks for reading and commenting Steve.

Thanks, wenmale. I like your story; your friend sounds like a good guy and I'm glad that you have been able to remain good friends now that everything is out in the open. Most of my friends are straight and they don't have a problem with me at all, which is how it should be, but not always is, and I have had problems in the past. Getting back to the story; I don't think that there are many gay teens out there who are as lucky as Charlie and Roger, certainly no one that I've ever met. I know it doesn't usually work that way, but I also know that you guys don't particularly want to read real life stories without a happy ending and it's not much fun writing them either. Thanks for the comment and insight.

He lived in a big house on Main Street, with a two-car garage and a six-foot hedge that surrounded a garden the size of a football field. In the middle was a swimming pool; my favorite feature, and one of the reasons why I was there. The other reason was the kid with the larger than life personality who I followed up the stairs to his penthouse bedroom. Charlie had a big ass; not fat, but round and large, like two halves of a watermelon, and often it was all that I could see when I walked behind

Haha, it's not a problem, Better than being ignored.

Yes, Tim. I should have mentioned that too. Sorry @Hudson Bartholomew your critique deserves a critique of its own. At least I know what's expected in terms of the number of words etc. and I'm looking forward to writing one for a Cole Matthews story. I already know which one I'm going to pick. I will have to wait and see if there's anyone brave or dumb enough out there to tackle on of mine.

Thank you, @Wicked Witch What a wonderful review critique whatever. So that's how it's done. If the most difficult thing was finding any weaknesses then this is obviously a very good story, so hats off to @Hudson Bartholomewfor setting such a high standard.

Thank you, @Saraband for your comment. It means a lot to me knowing that people have enjoyed this story. It has been a steep learning curve for me but reviews such as yours make this hobby worthwhile. I'm glad that you were able to pick up on the clues without them giving the game away too early, which was a concern of mine when writing it. Thank you again for your support.

Tomorrow. Sorry, got caught up with other things. Hope you enjoy.

I would like to write a critique for @Cole Matthews please. Anyone who wants to try their luck with a story of mine though will have to hold off for a while until I have a few more completed. Don't let that deter you though because I've checked with Renee and I'm allowed to play. Looking at the line up in front of me, it may be a while before I'm called to the stand.

I think that your comment pretty much hits the nail on the head @sweetlion86 Daniel will feel a bit left out and maybe even replaced as you put it. The boys will need to be careful not to exclude Daniel in the near future, even though they may want to spend time on their own.

Thank you for reading SolarMaxx, and for the encouraging comments. Daniel is one of my favourites too and if that is a massive clue as to how things will eventually work out. It's not going to be straightforward though I'm afraid. Hang on in there!

You're absolutely right of course, Tim and I'm impressed that you can remember that far back! What was it, 70 chapters ago when Amy first blurted that out in the car on the way from the airport? Maybe Robbie would have been better off admitting it then, in front of everyone, but I wouldn't have had a story to keep me busy for nearly two years. Sadly for me, this story is now nearing its end and I'm soon going to have to start coming to terms with life after the Cockney Canuck. I never planned on writing anything other than this story, but I've become hopelessly addicted and recently started testing the waters with some other ideas. I don't think I'm going to be able to go 'cold turkey.' Thanks as always Tim for your unwavering support.

Thanks for your comment @Dahawk just when everything seems to be going well for Robbie, it would be a shame if he were to fall out with his roommate. Daniel hasn't shown us anything in the past though that would lead us to believe that this is anything more than a little sulk. He's a lot more laid back than Robbie so the chances are he will come around.

Thanks, @wenmale64 We will have to wait and see about Daniel, but not too long, I promise. Haha yeah, Nicola's starting to get a little protective, but let me see...any resemblance to someone in real life is purely coincidental! Is that how they say it? I need to cover my back here.

Yes, indeed the guy in the photo? You're right, things have changed around quite quickly for Robbie. Nicola is now his friend but does that mean that Daniel will turn into his enemy? Thanks for the comment @clochette

Thank you for your comment @Kjamieson and for following the story.

This seems to be a popular question and I can understand why, because Daniel's reaction was a little odd. I don't know why I'm trying to explain it because you know I'm not going to say anything even if it was true. Thanks, JayT as always.

Yes, there were witnesses, but as is often the case none of them could or were willing to identify the culprit. The only suspect so far seems to be the guy who the constable mentioned by name, but Robbie didn't recognise him from the photograph so nothing more was said. We don't yet know who this guy is or why his name was mentioned in the first place. We will have to wait and see. Thanks once again droughtquake, for your insight.

I'm pretty sure that @droughtquake used this term too in one of his comments on a recent chapter, and it certainly suits Amy. Thanks for the comment.

Thank you for your comment Israfil. I always appreciate honesty and constructive criticism is the only way I can learn, so I take your comments on board. They are just as valuable to me as your many glowing comments from the past, maybe more so. Thank you for your loyalty, it means a lot.