Timothy M.

True, but he doesn't need to spend energy he doesn't have running around doing PE. However, I mainly see it as a possible excuse, if Stephen can't be a foster father if he's Daniel's teacher. And I also want Loz' issues revealed so he can get help too. But I doubt Daniel will tell any adults, unless Michael persuades him, or Loz attacks him again.

But Daniel is underweight - and if he confides in Stephen about being abused by Loz, he could probably be exempt at least this year.

Or just read her rants and start reading the chapters when she gets happy.

Having fostered before was obviously the clincher in getting Daniel into a good place for now. Hopefully, they'll decide he can stay with Mr. G. and his husband, especially if he drops PE as a class.

Hi Page, I hope you're well. He's just my type. - but I'm happy to share with dugh absolutely not - he's MINE. Although, I suppose I do owe Val for my Viking...

Hi Albert - how are you and your husband doing ? Any plans for Xmas ?

It won't be easy to fit that tree in a Xmas tree holder. Hope you only have positive days for the rest of the year, Gary.

That was my first thought when I saw you initial post - but I think it was a hilarious joke.

Now I don't feel bad about not being able to answer any of the questions. Very interesting to see all the replies, I liked the trope one best.

I may have to reconsider and try the story again when it's complete - or perhaps just read the last three chapters with a hopefully happy ending.

It took me a long time to start reading this story for the very same reason. But it's a wonderful story.

Jordan is an idiot. he's just witness how Noah's best friend was furious with him for lying and now he does the same with Aiden. I can understand not coming out at school, but what is safer than an online friend, who is obviously a good guy. And if he isn't, Jordan will never see him again.

Since you ask: I think you did well in writing the sex scenes in this and the next chapter, and I'll even forgive you for ignoring the necessary preparations for anal sex. However, I did have one moment. Why does Jordan pull out, remove the condom, and jerk off to come ? That's a porn move, not normal sex.

If it did mention daughters it was only the straight ones, ie the future mothers of (gay) men.

I know you never reply to my questions and speculations other than with but it's still fun to put my ideas out there. Sometimes I'm right and sometimes I'm wrong, but either way I like to guess.

But they'll be free to jump on a train or into a cab or car and rush to Daphne's side, if necessary. But let's hope Clarissa and Mason are enough to defend Daphne and crush Rick the tick.

I haven't read the article, but I doubt there is one gay gene. I would expect a complex of genes which can be expressed or not depending on circumstances (like the womb theory). I recall reading another article which looked at why male homosexuality persisted, assuming they did not have children (which of course plenty of closeted males do). One outcome was that females with high fertility (or is that fecundity?) had higher chances of producing both gay and straight sons, and perhaps also daughters carrying this trait (I can't remember if the latter was the case). The article didn't explain why, but simply put forth the connection, and I think it also discussed the evolutionary advantage. The theory went something like: it's good to have non-reproductive members in large families, because uncles (and aunts) will help with the off-spring of their brothers and sisters since this will ensure the continuation of the genes they themselves carry.

It was good to know the trial ended with a guilty verdict. I hope this helps Dave and the other victims. Will we get to see a bit of Dave's improvement or reactions later in the story ?

Hi Page - and everybody. Hope you're having a nice Sunday. Mine is almost over and I'm heading off to bed. And no one can monopolize Legolas. We can take turns to drool on - I mean over him.

I feel like I'm getting notifications for more stories in the past couple of months than I used to. I'm thinking of stories which I have followed for a long time, but where I suddenly get notifications of comments. I'm pretty sure it isn't just because they got comments and didn't before. E.g. Graeme started to post Leopard Hunt back in April, but I think I didn't begin to get chapter comment notifications until November (but I always got chapter posting notifications). But I could be wrong. However, I only have send notifications on a few of the stories I follow, so they really stand out. Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is that my experience was almost the opposite to @BHopper2 in that I get more, not less notifications than before. So perhaps it's an individual glitch if there is any.

I like having smaller batches, but another reason it's a good idea is that all the anthology stories will get time on the Top Stories list and therefore be more visible to readers.

At least they had years together, and I chose to believe there was joy for Tommy and not only pain.

I love the concept of fixers and I hope you'll write more stories with fixer characters. Perhaps some of Martin's earlier jobs ? He certainly has a lot of influence and uses it to good purpose, eg getting the case worker dismissed immediately.

If you hadn't called the story Jealousy I would never have thought this was the main theme or considered their feelings to be what I consider 'bad jealousy.' The flirting was harmless and friendly, and I bet Wyatt would love to be told how much his dancing with Drew turned Gray on. But I suppose all the hot sex when they came home, was a good hint. Telling or showing someone you're attracted to them, isn't the same as acting on those feelings, but it helped that the flirting was between two couples, who had strong relationships.

Mason and Ben got close quicker than I thought they would. Mason moved in with Ben, they embraced and kissed in public, and they're both upset to be separated. I think Ben is wrong about them not being able to maintain a long distance relationship and there is always the chance he may get drafted by one of the two Sydney clubs next year. Of course, this all depends on Mason not getting killed. I expect Jose may decide to do it during Mardi Gras where he can hide in the crowds. I think Ben is making the right decision about telling his sister and her boyfriend, but not his parents face to face. However, if Mason gets hurt during the time they're together at Mardi Gras, things may come to a head anyway. But at least, he'll have the support of the Leopards team, including the brat and Jim. I'm glad Clarissa and Mason get along so well, she can be a great friend and also keep him grounded. I wish Daphne would start trusting them and come out. But I guess she hasn't known them long enough. However, all may be revealed if they go to the match and run into Rick. At least it's on the day Kevin is free to get there quickly and comfort her. And I'm already looking forward to Clarissa and Mason reading Rick the riot act. It's one thing to have trouble accepting your best friend going from David to Daphne, but bullying her all the way through high school is too nasty. Liam should be able to relate though.