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I think you're interpretation is fairly accurate. Having sex with Stephanie only 'confirmed I was gay'. I think Robbie found this encounter more humorous than sexually exciting and admits that she was probably dissapointed. She pretty much says the same thing at the end, when she tells him that he's 'definitely gay'. It probably wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for the Viagra, and the fact that he was pissed with Conner. His reference to 'not regretting it' was more to do with cheating on Conner than going with a girl.

Maybe Robbie will learn from the experience. I can't see him ever doing anything with a girl again, but I can't see him confessing to Conner either. You're probably right with your first assessment. Robbie isn't capable of sustaining a relationship at the moment. Maybe Jo will see this too if he tells her everything.

Nicola never said who she was going to the party with. Robbie just assumed she was going with her boyfriend. Seeing her leave in a taxi may have given him a clue, because Mister Lube usually drives when they go out on a date. Nicola told Robbie. “I don’t know what time I’ll be back. It might be difficult to get a cab in this weather, so it’ll probably be sometime tomorrow.” Robbie should have realised then that she wasn't with her boyfriend.

No doubt Robbie would have been better off, if Nicola and Stephanie had stayed at their party instead of coming home early. Judging by his descriptions, he probably would have had a better time with Nathan, even if his ex-boyfriend was only on video. It wouldn't be out of character for Don to do something like that. We know he's a control freak.

I had a feeling this chapter would surprise a few people, but Robbie has a habit of sleeping with his sibling's best friends.

It does seem like a bit of a set up. The Viagra, coming home early etc. I can't don't see what Nicola would have to gain from it though. Stephanie has flirted with Robbie in the past on a few occasions, so we know there was some attraction there, although as Robbie points out she may have been s little disappointed in the end.

It may not be that easy but I'm certain Jo will be able to cause him a few problems.

“Stephanie! What the fuck?” She was wearing a big black coat with a red and white Christmassy tuque and a matching scarf that covered her mouth. I could only see the top half of her bright red face, but she could see all of me. I froze in my chair, instinctively pushing my legs together and cupping my hands in front of my pole-like penis. She looked as surprised as I was, as we stared at each other for what felt like ages before she covered her eyes with her gloved hands, and turned her

I felt sad after reading this blog and like many, I suspect, a little helpless, because I know there's nothing I can do to change the past. I can relate to some of your experiences, and know how deeply these can effect you. I assume you wrote this as a response to a recent accusation, and I hope you did this as an alternative to lashing out, either verbally of physically. You have issues which have not been resolved and maybe they never will be, but writing about these things, and putting your feelings into words, is the best thing you can do. Some things need to be said, even if those who have hurt you never read them. Even if you decide no one should need them. Putting your frustrations in words is enormously beneficial. It helps you see things clearer and makes you feel a whole lot better. Then, if the time comes when you need to defend yourself verbally, you'll know exactly what to say, because you've already written it down. To some people, this advice may sound like the bleeding obvious, but this is what was told to me and it has worked. Having a lot of friends who are prepared to read about your problems, without judging you in any way, also helps, and I'm proud to be one of them.

I may have to post the next chapter earlier than planned before I give it away. 😁

If it is Don and Sue, then Nicola will be in trouble but she seems to get away with a lot. However, the timing suggests it’s not them. They would’ve been tucked up in their hotel at that time. If the trains were canceled they would have been back home before Nicola left.

Thank you @SimonUK for reading and commenting. It’s never too late to add your voice. Don, of course, would love to get some ammunition to use against Robbie to justify his past actions and prove to everyone he was right. Robbie doesn’t make things easy for himself by taking silly risks, but he’s a teenager. We will have to wait and see how this scene pans out for him, it may not be as embarrassing as people think.

All in good time. It’s only the day after Jo informed the police and the they have their work cut out at the moment with the severe weather. These extreme conditions don’t last for very long but they take a huge toll on the emergency services. Spells of -20 to -30c are common in Ontario during the winter.

The next chapter will be very soon. This wasn't originally meant to be a cliffhanger. All of the above are likely candidates. You could also throw Nathan and even Alex into the hat, but so far no one ..... Oh, but I don't want to spoil the surprise.

The next chapter will be very soon..... As soon as I decide who it's going to be. I'll be picking the culprit out of a hat later today. Only joking.

Alex, of course, would also have a key to the house. This would be really unfortunate for Robbie, who wouldn't even be able to leave the house. Surely he wouldn't be that unlucky. If it's Nathan, then the chances of Robbie remaining faithful to Conner are pretty slim. Maybe Conner, feeling guilty and anxious to make amends, has managed to persuade his mom to drive him into town in the middle of the night? That seems unlikely.

Amy is probably the favourite and certainly the most likely.

This is the first time Robbie has shown any real interest in Conner, other than a quick kiss outside the school. Their situations are remarkably similar. Maybe they will both have to cut ties with their ex-boyfriends.

That's a pretty good bet. It makes sense that someone was knocking and Robbie couldn't hear them, so Amy wakes up and opens the door.

Yeah, Conner's supposed to be his boyfriend, but they're still almost strangers. Robbie is annoyed at Conner but he hasn't exactly been transparent himself. Their situations are remarkably similar. If anything, Conner is the more honest of the two. Had it been the other way around, Robbie would have lied like he expected Conner to do. I think if they are to move forward together then they will both need to cut off ties with their former boyfriends. Whether they can do this remains to be seen.

Amy is the logical answer because she's the only other person in the house. Nicola, Daniel, Don, & Sue, all have keys to get in and he wouldn't have heard them. Anyone else would surely have had to break in, but he probably wouldn't have heard that either. Maybe he should have shut the door first, but it wouldn't have made much difference in the end.

Less than a week to go before Christmas and Southern Ontario was in the grip of winter. It was almost too funny. Don and Sue’s wedding anniversary was met by freezing rain, fierce winds, and plummeting temperatures that turned Cobourg into a shivering ghost town. It seemed like I wasn’t the only one angered by Don’s dastardly attempt to take back control of the house, but even mother nature suddenly seemed to hold little sway over my adopted father. He was determined to get to Toronto, despi

Wow, I don't understand it, but it looks like a dog!

Read this yesterday with the other hungry followers, but I wanted to wait until the dust settled before adding my comment. For what it's worth. With the battle already won, I was wondering if the final chapter might be a bit of an anti-climax, but it wasn't. Not even a little bit. I loved the ending; it was perfect. I'm so pleased I started reading this story.

Can't say enough good things about this story. It has taken me back to my childhood. Not that I was anything like any of the characters. Thanks for sharing your talents here, Tim.