Timothy M.

When you’re courting danger, it’s important to have allies you can trust. Especially if you’re caught in the act. This story is part of Cia’s Forbidden Love Challenge.

The only comfort in the end was Ryan insisting they would not have sex and Eric respecting his decision. Interesting that he didn't catch that Eric also used drinking to numb his pain after Ryan left. But alcohol is no solution either.

Just so you know podga introduced me to GA, for which I'm eternally grateful. This story was the first one I commented on after I joined in March 2013. It's still one of my favorites although I like all podga's stories, and it's a shame he never posted more than a couple of them here. But at least you can enjoy this short story which tells a touching love story unlike any I've read before or since. Yet it's probably not unusual since the main characters are in the closet and one of them is married when their love affair starts. The story is told from the point of 'the other man' and we get to experience his mixed feelings of caring and remorse over their secret love. I'm not going to say any more, but every time I read it, I get tears in my eyes, yet it also leaves a warm feeling in my heart. Highly recommended.

Aww, Nick said they could go to Denmark to get married.

Always nice to meet sensible parents who knows what is important.

I hope Nathan can pay it forward too, finding his own boyfriend and showing him how great sex can be.

A nice blend of sensible and sexy.

I guess Scandinavians are more relaxed, because I can see nothing wrong with them having a threesome. They're giving Nathan an wonderful experience he'll never forget. They'll have fun, but I bet it will only reinforce their conviction that the best sex happens between them.

Disneyland is OK, but Universal Studios is much better.

I agree. Whatever her motive was, the fact that she exposed her grandson to her bigoted views is disgusting and wrong. Peter can shrug off her lack of acceptance, but he'll never forgive this.

I've found your flaw. You keep coming up with all these great ideas for stories, but they never seem to get written ?

Wow, I'm struck almost speechless. You gave us the equivalent of four chapters of content in one go. It was nice to see everything fall into place one event after another, and I'm happy for Seth and Liam. They are very good for each other and will have a wonderful life. I'll read anything you write, but Michael is too much of a tease for me to really relate to.

I didn't want to presume and offer advice to authors who have been here longer than me or are more accomplished (or both). And I think most experienced authors here already reply to comments.

If Andy had already been aware that the failure of the visit was mostly due to him, then Adam wouldn't have had to resort to grilling to get through to him. And he did offer a lot of constructive advice on what Andy can do for Eric, which will make things easier going forward. It was a harsh lesson for Andy, perhaps, but one he could have avoided by taking his course seriously. I'm not saying he wouldn't have made the same mistakes, even if he had paid attention, because he seems rather unsuited to the volunteer job he's signed up for, but it would have been easier to excuse him, if he'd done his best according to what he'd learned. If Andy does managed to carry on with the job and help Eric, it will probably improve his maturity and social abilities a lot.

In relation to GA: My advice to new authors here is always reply to comments on chapters and stories. You don't have to do it immediately, but always reply. I'm an author but I'm also an avid reader leaving comments on most stories. However, if I can see the author never replies, I won't bother. The only exception is if the author gets so many comments I realize he and she could never reply to them all and still have time to write. But they could make a reply-to-all comment at some point, and perhaps leave a like on each comment. One of the things making GA the best site is the possibility to interact with writers and readers. Use the opportunity, as pointed out in the article above.

I'm very pleased to hear that - don't forget to read Aditus' Cupid story before you read the last part of the trilogy.

Yes, I really do need to get writing, since I know you're all caught up. It's been wonderful to follow your journey through the story and I'm so happy you still enjoyed it. Praise for conversations I write is especially welcome, since they are one of my weak spots.

And I'm sure @Bucket1 is pleased to see you acknowledge it's summer down under, when we have winter. I'd forgotten about reading Graeme's story. I'll have to check the others out, but I'm in the middle of Rip Skor's Boy Story after Carlos featured it in AaA.

That's OK, I guess I'm resigned to it being the noble solution. But I'd like to see Carl find someone else to love.

Carrots - one of my favorite vegetables. Makes me want to dig out my multi-chapter story about a closeted professional cyclist and start translating and writing more. Carrots and candles figure in the early chapters, and with similar results. I'm glad this chapter was completely devoted to Jay and Mickey. Their love and devotion are wonderful to witness, as well as the care they have for each other. You gave them a lovely romantic meal, but now I'm craving chocolate cake.

Thanks, Jeff, I'm hoping to get another chapter written for Valentine's Day, but no promises. Yeah, the story about the abusive father was mentioned in the first chapter, in the background story about Patrick.

I guess that qualifies as a great birthday.

I second Wolf and Puppi, I like the realism as well as the hot sex and the romance.

Versatile is so much more fun, so I'm glad they're lucky enough to fall in that category.

Parker was right about Matt having created a perfectly safe space for him to try college life, all included.