Chris Muldoon

I've been checking a few times a day and I was starting to get worried. I thought there was something wrong with my computer. Knowing that there truly haven't been any updates since the 6th only makes me feel marginally better. Chris

Thank you, Dom, for another awesome chapter. I'd like to add my appreciation to those who have commented on Rory's growth as a person. It's been fascinating to watch him develop chapter by chapter. Dom continually amazes because I feel like he can take me exactly where he wants to, with no say on my part whatsoever. For a long time I was a staunch LRITE, but when we started to get to know Seth I couldn't help but like him. I tried to fight it, but there it was. So then I figured I could like Seth but still not want him for Rory. I tried to refuse to think of Rory and Seth being together as a good thing. No luck there, either. Now I like Rory and Seth together. The only thing that keeps me from taking down my LRITE flag is the fact that, while I like Rory and Seth together, I'd love Rory and Luke together. I think I'm going to stop trying to predict where I want the story to go. I'll just sit back and trust Dom to take me where I want to go - even though I don't know where that is yet. I thought this was hilarious, because Luke's situation reminds me of a conversation Ross and Joey had in Season 1 ("The One With The Blackout" for any Friends buffs out there). Ross was telling Joey that he was interested in Rachel, but Joey said he'd waited too long and now he was in the "Friend Zone." Ross tried to deny it, but Joey told him, "you're the mayor of the Zone." Luke didn't make his move, so Rory is with Seth and thinks of Luke as a friend. Luke's the mayor of the Zone! Anyway...can't wait this Chapter 32!

Damn. That was quite a chapter. I'm pretty sure I still want Luke and Rory to end up together, but now that's only because Luke is my favorite character. I don't think I'd be upset anymore if Rory ends up with Seth. I feel like a traitor to the cause.

I'm in the same boat, but I'm gonna call it "faith" rather than "denial." They're really one and the same, but the former is more pleasant sounding. Until I see the words "the end" I will continue to hope - however futile it is. I would actually love for Rory and Seth to end up together...if Luke weren't in the picture. Chris

When I read this I had to stop and give it some thought. I'm a strong supporter of Rory/Luke, so I wondered if maybe I wasn't seeing Luke's interest in Dave because I didn't want to see it. That theory is perfectly plausable, but there was one line that kept me from thinking of it as a strong possibility. Luke said, "There

Thank you! I also agree with you 100% And because Rory has this mindset, Luke thinks that Rory isn't interested in him. That's why their kiss wasn't romantic at all, because neither of them thought it could be. I'm actually glad they're in the best friend category right now. It'll make their relationship that much better because it's founded on such a strong friendship.

I really like Luke. I know he's not perfect - I'd like him a lot less if he were - but I've yet to find something about him I don't like. That being said, I still think the situation was creepy. Every time I turn around to find someone staring at me with a blank expression where I wasn't expecting to see anyone at all, I'm going to be creeped out. I don't care who the person is. I agree that Luke himself isn't the least bit creepy. Note to self: Refrain from drinking while reading one of Carmichael's posts. Spewing water all over the place because of uncontrollable laughter cannot be good for the well-being of your computer.

Welcome zhukant! I'm new here too, but I just wanted to say I'm glad you've found a place with so many understanding people. I'm not sure how much I can add in the way of advice, but I'm a good listener. Good Luck and see ya around!

I completely agree with you. The situation is just aggravating because I want Luke to make a move even though I know where he's coming from. That's where I see most of the similarity between Luke's and Dave's situations. Everyone is sympathetic toward yet frustrated with Dave's inability to make a move on (hell, even talk to) Angela, and I'm sympathetic toward yet frustrated with Luke's not expressing an interest in Rory. I don't think he's necessarily as ignorant and purblind as, say, Owen...who didn't even know he was out on a date until Aiden kissed him. I think redone put it quite nicely:

I voted for Luke mostly because that's who I want Rory to end up with. If he ends up with someone else I'll stop reading Dom's stories. Or I would if I could.

I'm new on the board, so I don't yet know what everyone is saying. But here's my opinion: I'm also with those who think that Rory is Luke's mystery person, but I think Luke has plenty of reason to not like Seth - at least from a self-interested point of view. Luke didn't have to worry when Rory was with Aaron. Everyone knew what an asshole Aaron was. Luke just had to wait around until Aaron showed his true colors, then help Rory pick up the pieces. However, both he and Rory have admitted that Seth isn't a jerk. He's in much more danger of losing Rory now than when he was with Aaron. I'm sure that was brought home to Luke pretty hard when he found them in the pool together. I understand why Luke's hesitant to say anything, but it's his own fault. His little line in chapter 10, "No offense, Rory; I mean, you

I've been a Domaholic since the middle of TOU, but i resisted registering until now. I'm getting tired of watching my friends' eyes glaze over when I go on a ten minute diatribe on how Aaron needs his ass kicked. I almost didn't read "You Know You're a Domaholic if..." because I already knew I was. But I caved and the descriptions are uncanny. I found myself shouting "yes!" or "that's me!" after each one. Chris