I've just had a long hard day at work but your story made me smile and think of the bright sunshine and the beautiful autumn colours in the forest as I drove home. I'm looking forward to the second half.
Damn it, Gary, not only did the chapter make me want to cry, your review did too.
I loved the story of Simon naming countries to help his class mates out, and the fact that he didn't remember it as anything special, but Ryan did. So significant and telling, including the frustrated teacher.
And it was so sweet the way he told Ryan that he would stand guard over the innocent love he has for Jerry, against the threat of bigoted bullies (whether school boys or fathers).
Absolutely wonderful and sooo hot, hmm maybe that's why my hard disk crashed a few dats after reading this.
I love the fact that they are versatile and that they are both at the I love you stage. Just perfect.
YES, Robin gets to design their home - and I bet when other people see how he gets it to fit into the landscape and makes it perfect for a couple with lots of dogs and kids, he'll get offers to design more houses. Perfect chapter !
I think you may be right about Russell's dad ending up being thrown out of his immediate family. Wouldn't that be a delicious irony after the whole story started with Evan getting kicked out.So nice to have a reader who knows about Scandinavian names for relatives
thanks dughlas, I hope I can keep finding suitable prompts, but otherwise I may have to write one final long chapter to end the story.Yeah, prodding can be good sometimes, lol.
Ah Irri, you're so cute when you're frustrated. This part with Nelson actually takes place at the same time that Eric is coming out to Tony and Maria. But of course Nelson doesn't know this - unless Rob finds him the next day and tells him. It would be a very Rob-like move, lol.
Two good parts here, one with Damien and Harrison having a long talk, confiding and helping each other. Harrison's choice of wife is important since his off-spring will probably inherit the throne one day.
The other part is Damien and Kay slowly becoming intimate, beautifully done.
Finally, Damien thinks to ask about Kay's past, and his reaction, while scaring the neko, was quite satisfactory. I hope he'll get a chance to hunt those evil guys down personally and exact retribution.
Or maybe he can finally find a use for Roman: tell him to find out what is going on and that he has free rein to deal out whatever punishment he sees fit if he finds those men who killed Kay's parents - plus it will earn him a reward too.
A cat nap, lol, that was so sweet. I'm glad you have expanded Harrison's figure to make him more than the annoying younger brother. Damien will need one clever and loyal brother to counter Roman's temperamental ways. And very subtle with the drinks episode to illustrate Kay's reaction to Roman.
I'm glad I left reviewing until the new version came up, then I get the chance to praise all of these brilliant additions. This one with the king was masterly, showing he was aware of the problem with Roman, and giving us yet more telling interactions with Kay and people around him, eg the captain (Geoff).
And why hasn't Damien gotten him some clothes which fit? lol he's not a competent pet owner or master, even if he is kind.
I loved the scene with the shaving cream, which is new since the first version. And the interaction with the older neko made a lot of sense too. Beautifully done.
I agree with AC, Gary. Your reviews have a way of expanding a story into something better and more than just fun fiction. You always nail that part of a tale which we can recognize from ourselves.Nelson is getting his hopes up and trying to calm himself by denying the possibility rather than seize the day. It's easy for us (who have had a glimpse into Eric's feelings) to shout "Go for it, Nelson." But waiting to see if Eric comes out does seem prudent right now.
And I'm biting my tongue (like Kitt) not to reveal anything...
I agree with Nephylim. We needed the sweet warm kitchen scene to balance the horror of the old and current nightmares. I want to shake Damien, why doesn't he talk to Kay and find out what's wrong. But I guess he has very little experience with nekos.
This is one of my favorite chapters. The whole search for the Neko who isn't missing was hilarious, and the part where Damien first realizes why Kay is so skittish was very telling. But he still doesn't know the whole truth.
I know, but I'm blaming all of you too, lol. You keep fanning the embers in to a creative fire with all the nice comments. I should have been preparing for a busy week at work and all I'm doing is thinking up things for the Rob chapter.
YES, Sacha stood up for himself and cut through all the silly evasions of Nik and stated clearly what he wanted and needed. It was almost perfect except for Nik not being ready for the word boyfriend yet. He should have told Sacha they are boyfriends but not to use the word around his family yet. But I guess asking Sacha to lie to them is not a good idea, so maybe Nik did the right thing. At least, he knows Sacha needs him, truly needs him. That gives me hope.
John, you make me fall over laughing. How about some gay testosterone coming into play?I'm writing on a Rob chapter as we speak - it may have to be a little longer than usual, since Rob has a lot to say and do. LOL
Thanks Jaro, I'm so glad you're enjoying my prompt attempts. Yes, Eric and Nelson might have danced around each other for quite a while yet, if Rob and Co hadn't charged in and blown all caution to bits.If Nelson wants to avoid Jasper's meddling, he should take action. Easy to say if you're not shy, lol.
“Why didn’t you just tell me that?”
I shrugged, but Jasper wasn’t about to let go of the subject. He had asked the same question last night, about why I hadn’t told him I was in love with Eric. At the time, I’d brushed him off with a repeat of my conviction that Eric was straight, but this time he suggested that since I was obviously wrong, I had given up too soon. If I had told him, we would have been able to devise a plan together in order to find out whether Eric might be interested in me.
The best laid plans of mice and men, eh?I think Eric would very much like NOT to have anyone 'helping' him invite Nelson out. He's had all the help he can stand for now. The only question is how he'll do it - and whether Nelson beats him to it.
Ooohh, nice
Well, Travis seems to have gotten over his shy and hiding stage, and I think Dr. Barron is more than ready for romance, so what's the problem ?
But I'd love to see your version of a sequel, even if it's probably a lot more innocent than my images right now.