You know, the stepdad is an idiot, but the mother is worse. No decent mom would do that to her child. She might still end up deciding that he was better off with his dad (particularly if the 'familiar voice' belongs to a guy, lol), but not like this. I bet her betrayal is the main reason CJ is upset.
Well, I'm impressed by the guts of Clem and Ash, going to the rodeo with Ash in a skirt (and stockings plus lace panties). It's sure to provoke not only Nate but plenty of other people. But I have the feeling Molly will take it in her stride.
Happy New Year, Sasha and thanks for all the great stories.
I hope we get to see the counselor confront Wally with his obnoxious behavior towards Zach after games, and I hope it's not all sugared over with us and Zach being obliged to feel sorry for Wally because he got treated the same way by his dad. It may be an explanation but it's not an excuse and Wally needs to acknowledge this and apologize and change his ways (probaby via lots of therapy).
If he cannot admit that he's at fault and not Zach, then I think the counselor should tell him that his advice to Zach would be to cut all ties for the time being and focus on the family who really cares about him (Frank etc).
But I guess a good counselor would confront Wally with this before they meet Zach, since it would be easier on Wally if his son isn't present. I'm just so pissed with Wally that I want to see him suffer.
Apart from the Gothic and Hitchcook-like horror of menacing and attacking birds the difficult part of this chapter is definitely Emeric's feelings towards his father. Multiple questions arise. Why are they estranged? Was his father ill or was his death sudden? Why is Emeric angry? Is it at his father - or at himself for staying away from him?
And as I was reading this again, another thought struck me: was Emeric's dad perhaps gay? Since there is no hint of a wife... divorced, deceased or otherwise.
Ir's such a shock when the soldier prisoner gets beheaded. As a reader I keep hoping that the man in charge will stop the blow from falling. But at least Emeric wakes up before the dream thrusts him back in the other prisoner and he had to face the raven masked man and his axe.
Although having a real raven in his room was bloody scary too.
I liked that Malik took Ash in his stride, but I guess there'll be some more teasing. Clem should introduce his boyfriend to Mrs. C (can't recall her name) she'll approve. I wonder how long it will take before the gossip gets back to Nate.
Oh - and I guess Clem and Ash haven't had the boyfriend talk yet, either ?
I guess there's cause for some hope for Dave, but I have the feeling it's going to be a long, tough road. Same could be said for Liam in relation to Neil. I'm not sure either of them will reach their goal, but maybe they'll end up better and more compassionate persons. If Dave can deal with his anger and Liam with his bully tendencies, they can at least have friends. Hopefully down the road a girlfriend and a boyfriend may materialize too.
I'm glad that they had a happy end and everything was solved. Lucky for Chad that Roy enjoyed being proposed to this way. Too sentimental and 'public' for me, but then I utterly hate being the center of attention. I'd have died of embarrassment or run away cursing in Roy's place.
Sorry... didn't mean to be a wet blanket.
Good start and likeable characters. I would suggest expanding the first chapter so that the time between Ren saving Fen's life and Fen explaining his obligation is longer. It would be interesting and seem more credible, seing as they are going to be stuck together for several days.
Hope you'll write more soon.
It's cold in Denmark too, we've just had our first snow, but I would really love to wake up to the muscle bear Santa in a Speedo. I'm sure he'd like some 'kaffepunch' - coffee with snaps - to warm him up, and I'll happily share my dyne with him. All night...
I agree, tak for julegaven, Mark. Especially since there was lots of Zach and Will in it.
I think it would be a good idea for JP to go with Zach and Will, but even if he doesn't I hope Zach can come to some sort of understanding with his parents. Surely they can see that if they love him they shouldn't put more pressure on him, when he has to keep this potential career wrecking secret.
Oooh, Clem may be a bit out of his depth, but he sure is enjoying the ride.
I wonder how people in his home town wil react when he turns up with Ash as his boyfriend. That should send tongues wagging and Nate into a fit of disgusted anger. I hope Clem decks him. Hard.
Aaww, thanks Lisa, I'm glad you liked it and agree. You should join us in the story forum, where we're all shouting at the characters, Addy and each other in the most hilarous manner in order to work out what the F... is going on.
I'm glad to have found this story again, too. Now I know why it felt vaguely familiar as I was reading. I hope Darwin finds a solution and that Jared is indeed an Alpha.
now you know how I felt a couple of days ago at Cia's Prompt Me post. But it's nice to be surprised ike this. A very cool early Christmas gift.
and we receive it too, since we get to read the story.
Thanks Renee. I thought I had read all of Grame's stories, but I'd missed this one. Had me laughing like mad. Nice start to a rainy, dreary Monday morning.
At least Grant got the nice quiet birthday dinner he wanted, even if it wasn't on his own birthday. And I hoped Barney finally learned the lesson about listening to his husband's wishes.
(In case you're in doubt I'm like Grant )
Interesting to see Will the Volcano do controlled eruptions and even get Zach to erupt on his behalf. And I loved the way he brought Brad into the situation to help Marc and avoid 'secrets'.
Thanks Gary, glad you enjoyed it.I can think of lots of things to put in Rob's mouth: hamburgers, icecream, pizza, chocolate, carrot cake...
I suppose the lovers will eventually get lucky - isn't the third date traditional?