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...?...!...!... Sorry, speechless over here. We know who these two are working on, but this back-story is just amazing. I want so much to hear more about them, their adventures, and their fate. I love your other stuff so much, but it sort of makes me sad to say that I like this even more than Rob, Eric and Nelson...or Russ and Jakob. I'm always impatient for more of those guys, and have loved them since the beginning, but the twist in this story means you've just ramped up the anticipation by two notches at least. I was smiling, laughing and on the edge of sadness throughout. More please, my impish angel!

Thanks Caz, I was one of those boys. : I was just lucky that learning sex wasn't rocket science. I'd seen a few magazines by my first time, and that helped. My first was with my best friend from high school, who I'd thought was straight...he was careful and patient, and there wasn't really any pain, despite his length. He has three kids now, go figure. More chapters coming up soon.

Thanks a lot Caz for the review! Chocolate cake is my favorite too, with spice cake and caramel frosting a close second. I wish I'd had a note to get out of Algebra like I had for gym class--I transferred out of AII with the teachers help to get into her sister's English poetry class rathre than lose all the credits for a course. The thing which sucks so badly is that I.Q. tests put a lot of emphasis on math and I hate the subject, so I don't get an accurate score, though it's still very high. I like non-math sciences like archaeology and sociology, just nothing which requires advanced math, and of course, I love languages and writing. Such a math bias in almost all the test used to measure your potential. I'm glad you're still following my boys!

Like this one too, Elias! The picture Frank bought sounds like one I saw at a site of two boys overlooking a pond or lake, stripping down to swim. Yay, Will is almost reunited with Max--woof! I'm not sure about the formatting, but my narrator seemed to read a section over again near the end...maybe the mouse moved or something, and there wasn't a repetition of any text...but that happened to one of my chapters, and I spent more than an hour deleting the repeat sections because I couldn't delete them all at once. Sigh. More please, my friend!

It's surprising how easy it is to make describing sex boring--I'm grateful for my vivid imagination because if I let my shyness have full rein, there'd be far less eroticism in here. I too must go back to see what Greg and Lee talked about--it was when Denny first visited them, I think. I recall thinking that Lee would find a boy he liked, but had no plans for Finn either way, then I thought he might meet Bill from the Pizza Hut lunch...must be something in the Newton genes to make them so attractive. Just opened the doc for 44, no major clue about what's in there, but I'll keep your idea in mind!

Okay, the dislike of Alex now extends to her mother also...I'd have walked out as well, and made a point to drop the person I was there to see. The apple does not fall far from the tree, as the old saying goes. Randy is far more observant than we thought, and more intelligent than Alex...he should become a counsellor or psychiatrist with that insight he has. I think David needs to have the talk with Alex before they go to Syracuse--she's placing a lot of importance on this trip, when in reality it involves Twoey instead of her. She's seriously delusional where her emotions are concerned. Can we skip some of the Alex bits and get right to Mike's advice about Twoey? TIme is running out for this timeline, and she's a distraction. Can you remind me who Donny Nelson is? How does he figure with David? More please SD--but tempered to lessen the Alex content. I know she has a role to play here, but as they say--less is more.

Thanks, G...your reviews always let me know if I got the intent across, just as much as your edits do. The two scenes here could have been less upbeat, but that doesn't suit the dynamic the two pairs share--a love and concern for an important person in the other's life, be that brother or boyfriend, and an awareness of what works best to make the other person happier, rather than letting them dwell on negative vibes. Mikkel comes off as rather pedantic, but he loves his partner and his nephew a great deal, showing that in the detail he uses to help Jay. We have to remember that growing up, he lost two out of three older brothers, and that had to impact him badly. Dirck became more philosophical and embracing those around him, while Mikkel drew into himself to avoid more hurt--I'd say Sam is slowly bringing him out. I can't confirm your idea about Mikey's dad, only time will give us that answer...but he IS trying to change how their relationship was in the past, which is a good thing in itself. Kudos on the wonderful review, dear friend. Hugs! (Oh no, how did that exclamation point get in here?)

I'mglad it worked for you, SD. I was afraid Finn's scene could be seen as either sad or frivolous, rather than as a caring moment between brothers--Ben knew when to be serious, or lighten it to reassure his brother. Those Newton boys must emit some pheromones or something the Rosses only can sense. Similarly, the box scene served to improve Miles' introspection into more positive channels--something Jay is adept at doing. When their first time comes, it will be worlds different from Cal and Ben's, but it's still the same love they share, just expressed differently. Love the review, my friend!

You wrote this and had time for my scribbles? Seriously impressed G-Man. The slow development of the relationship is driving me crazy, but in a good way--the final resolution will be all the more satisfying when it comes. I hope the Malaise can be cured, and that it has already been done for Tobin. The world you've created here is a sad one, with a sickness slowly diminishing the numbers of shifters, and Tobin not knowing if other packs exist anymore. I hope they do, and the lack of communication is due to no one realizing Tobin's pack still exists. More please, my dear friend.

POV: Benny, Mikey I got home about 11:15pm from spending a couple hours with Callie after studying at Jay’s house on Monday, only to find Finn hanging around in the kitchen. Mom and Dad were watching the news on Channel 10, so I’d just waved and said a quick hello before going in search of something to drink. I grabbed a glass from the drainer and filled it with Kool-Aid before turning around to eye my little brother warily. His eyes had tracked me all around the room as I’d gotten my dr

Darn it, take a nap and a great chapter gets posted and all the reviews bring up the points I would have mentioned.... I love the suggestions John and Clarissa put forward about a new structure for the Lycan Council, and would love to see them all implemented. I too was surprised that Aidan and Ethan's nature wasn't more controversial, or the fact they are same-sex mates, but John's statement of true mates made my heart feel good. I would be wary of them going alone into potentially hostile territory to heal...it wouldn't hurt for them to bring guards too. If it were acceptable, I'd like to see Bryce and Richard remain as co-presidents--they are both honest and wise, and together make a great team. Maybe that should be in the restructuring? I'm hoping that Sebastian might be allowed to merge his pack with Parker Valley, or even Richard's Forest Moon, since they are both very limited in numbers. More please, my friend!

Holy cow, I have to hear how Eric got permission to spend the night at Nelson's! That seems awfully sudden for them. Once more, Jasper shows how good a friend he is by not teasing Nel about the change in plans. It's too bad Team Rob and Team Jaz don't have something to celebrate together. It seems Eric isn't s shy as he used to be, suggesting that they make love after the Prom...a far cry from the boy who wouldn't ask Nelson out. I'm happy to see Nel being nervous about that night...he's really being considerate and not hinting at they rush things as some boys would. Wonderful milestone, min ven.

I love the way you opened this one, SD...such a poetic way to describe the budding romance through sceic detail. Never been near the Gulf, or any ocean, just Lake Erie--not the same thing by a long shot. I'm so glad that Toph is beginning to forge better relationships with his siblings, but I think the parents are going to be a tougher scenario. The boys from the beach were a wonderful touch, showing us that despite difficulties, they can find love together. Warm and gushy feelings here, my friend!

Is that a glimmer of hope I see on the horizon--that Devyn will finally do some maturing? His coach has told him what others have tried to, so lets hope he listens this time. Vincente's words came as a surprise--I wasn't expecting him to fight the indoctrination he went through, and his advice on his relationship problems is spot-on. He screwed up, and all he can do now is let the other people involved reach a point where they can listen in a calmer mind-set; if they don't then he has to move on anyway, so he needs to get on with it. I'm thinking that Bryce has gotten what he wanted, and is moving on to a new guy, no matter what Devyn may feel. Perhaps Devyn will now have some clue how his actions made Alex feel? More please!

This wasn't a silly poem at all, my dear friend. You want to know what's truly strange? I've seen two trees like that in one of the metro parks here, and it never occurred to me to think of them in this special way. I guess some of us have poetic souls, and the rest of us just appreciate the scenery whithout encompassing what it might represent. I was thinking of the trees I saw when I read this, and I had a warm glow in my heart and a smile on my lips. You can lift our spirits so high with only a few words...I envy you that skill, and wish more people had it. The world would be a far better place. Hugs and kisses, G-Man.

Well, I pretty much agree with all that lux said...we didn't really learn anything new, just Gary confirming suspicions. Far too much Alex yet again. David is preparing his locked doors to avoid facing the truth about his real feelings for Twoey, who I'm losing patience with as his blindness continues--that is so far from how he was at the beginning, it's almost inconceivable. Guess it's time to start skimming past the Alex bits again.

Wonderful chapter, Graeme! I hope someone can do something about Roach, he doesn't deserve to be part of any football team, let alone an AFL one. You've got me worried that Ty and Dave are going to get shafted at the draft...I hope not, but it looks like the Leopards might be losing a lot of guys anyway. I hope someone takes a chance on drafting Jim. I'm looking forward to Julie getting the head coach position, the team trusts and likes her already, and while Henry might have given the right answers, it seems like they were an effort for him, and not sincere statements of intent like Julie would have used. More please!

Man, the way Thor treats Kristin is just so cute. And it seems she's been overawed by the change in him since they last met. With the family's Danish connections, it's not too surprising that they find mates there. I can't wait for the chapter where they go dancing...that's gonna be so hot. I grew up in the wrong country, dammit.

Well, you snuck in another one, Elias. I was thinking there wouldn't be any new chapters to read, but there are three I follow--an embarrassment of riches. I'm so glad that Will is feeling better about things--he certainly bears no reasons to feel guilty, that is the rest of his family's burden. I can easily picture where they will all wind up, while he goes to a happy reward....what circle of Hell is it again where these types go? Been a long while since I read Dante's Inferno. I hope his grandmother is just feeling off due to the heat...he has more than a year before college, and if something were to happen to them, would he still have the resources for college? With luck, they've set up a trust or something, without any 'gay' clauses. More please, my friend!

Thanks for the new chapter--Alfred's novel sounds like a real Peyton Place. I'm a bit confused about Victoria--is this in preparation for surgery to become fully female, or is he/she a hermaphrodite with genitalia of both sexes? I may be off if the breasts are artificial and not real. Couldn't tell from the narration. More please!

Sorry for the delay, but it was unavoidable. Mostly anyway. I was at a point where JM was being silent in my head, so the people in Tales could be heard...and of course, once they started, that caused the boys to want to be heard too. Terrible pun, by the way, SD. I love them though, so don't give them up, or your day job. So many scenes for this story have been running around in my head for years, and yet, they are all set in the future of this story, and can't come out yet. Sigh. I'm not sure what the next fragment will be about, but at least I'm trying to keep them to prompt length, so catch-up was relatively painless for you.

I have absolutely no problem with what Sam did--he knows David too well, and knows he'd have gone on alone if given the choice, so he made sure it would come out in the open. He may just have saved David's life, if not his sanity. For once, Alex cam in to be useful, rather than a nuisance. Now she needs to back off and let him figure out who he really is...for a supposedly intelligent person, she is ignoring the signs that he's not in love with her. I have to agree that Ginny and Twoey are now entirely opposite to how they appeared at the beginning of this story, and it disappoints me--especially in Ginny. As for Twoey, I know he needs someone to love him, but to abandon David because his new bf says so--that should have been his first warning flag to get away from Eric, but he's turned into a mass of shapeless spineless goo just for sex. I thought he was better than that...now I'm not sure he's worth having by David. I feel sorry for his predicament, but he was the one who got himself into it by ignoring all the signs. The part with Danny was a bit confusing, because at one point, it seemed he was saying the opposite of what his final words implied--can't remember where, but it was somewhere around the spot he said David had little time left? Eager and yet reluctant to read the next one, SD...we'll have tons more Alex clouding David's mind, and another visit with Dr. Keating where David will likely hide all his problems. I can't believe he let David out of counselling in the state the boy's in...not very competent if he didn't recommend to Mr. Megal that more work was required.

Dang, looks like Tobin is going to deny his feelings for Kellar in favor of an un-stated bond with Tilly. I think that sprang up out of necessity, that there were no other options for them, but it's nice that Tobin wants to try all he can to help his pack, but it's a shame he may have to give up the one who is his intended mate. I'm beginning to think that Kellar has cured Tobin's malaise, at least I hope so...but will he be strong enough to save Tobin's pack? And are there others left in the world who need the same help? Eager for the next bit, my dear friend.

This was a very satisfying chapter, wolf. I had no doubt Ethan would win his fight, but no idea how it would play out, or what damage he might suffer. He handled it extremely well for a first time, or even an experienced one...he and Aidan are a force to be reckoned with either alone or together. The Council session went much better than I'd hoped, expecting it to erupt into a fight with treachery on the pat of the Council members and Security. John and the other Alphas with him had a very well organized plan though, and again, his two heirs-apparent were of tremendous help. Maybe no they can have a safe future since their nature is now open knowledge and the worst elements of corruption are contained. I'm not sure which option is best for judgment, prison and seizing the offenders assets are not sufficient, I think, but killing them is by far the best option--I hope it includes provision for seizing their assets also. Sigh, a week to wait...I'll try not to bite off the remains of my nails.

Thank you Robert! I try to concentrate on people rather than tech in my stories, just bout the opposite of the early sci-fi I wrote as a teenager. No wonder it all got returned from publishers. I like the 'thals a lot, and would love it if someone created them now that we have their genome mapped. Have you tried my other stories--Jay and Miles is entirely people-oriented and is a reworking of my highschool years. Welcome aboard, the next ride on Sky-Hook leaves in about 200 years.