Cole Matthews

This is a hopeful chapter. I'm glad that was evident. Thanks Joann.

Thanks Joann. Few more little things to get the boys some resolution.

Thanks for the review. As a teaser, the next chapter is titled "PIECES" Not pretty.

Chapter 35 - Dewayne When Dylan got home from work, he expected Chuck to be in bed asleep. Instead, Chuck was sitting on the couch reading an old mystery novel Dylan had on his bookshelf. Since starting at Nora’s, he’d been working day shifts training with the kitchen manager, Dan. The gruff fifty nine year old cousin of Lynora’s had been keeping Dylan updated on how his boyfriend was doing. Chuck had taken to the kitchen like a duck to water. He’d learned the recipes, ran the grill and sa

It was so fun writing about Thor and Odin. This chapter made me smile.

It is strange, isn't it. You just don't know as it happens.

Everybody has good and bad back stories. I hope that comes through when they find people who are on their side.

I am so glad I had people to help with this. Made it so much better.

I love watching football and had to write this chapter. Also, Dylan's problem begins to unravel.

Haha, she was caught and there is a lot more to that tale!

I'm simply loving this story. The "compelling parts" are so cool. That string or link between the two of them is such a powerful image. Awesome story. Thank you.

Some more revelations coming and we will find out why Dylan is having those nightmares. Thanks so much.

Thanks Lisa. I love this song so much I almost named the story after it. Glad I didn't though. Too sad sounding when this is a story about hope.

Chapter 34 - Fugue Sometimes when the “scary times” hit, Chuck felt like he floated out of his lifeless body and could see what happened around him. It was all vague and hazy but he almost felt like he was watching life go on even as his body betrayed him. He’d talked to Kelli about this and she surmised he was hearing sounds and his brain would extrapolate that into seeing things. In a fugue state, the brain is no longer receiving and processing stimuli but the ears are still collecting the

Thank you so much. That was an awesome review. It feels so good to hear you like what I've done. I'm honored.

It makes me feel good I was able to elicit your emotions and thoughts about the situation. I actually heard a similar story when I was bar tending and it was the model for Abby. A young woman was telling a friend about how her mother brought her, the daughters, ex boyfriend to her engagement party and caused quite the scene. Given Dylan's issues, I felt this story illustrated Abby pretty well. I'm glad it riveted you. As a writer, there is no greater compliment. Thank you Lisa, as always.

I was working at a bar and we had English Pub style trivia. My trivia reader and a mutual friend worked together and wanted to set me up with their coworker. I said no way, no blind dates. This guy was supposed to be, "just like you." Yikes. So, one trivia night Raleigh showed up with this cute guy to play trivia. Halfway through the night Steve, the trivia reader, told me that was the coworker. I talked with him and he seemed nice and pretty cool so I asked him out. He said yes and we exchanged numbers. Trivia ended and he stuck around until close and asked me for a ride home. I was not having that. Enough with the cheap pickups, so I called him a cab. I was pretty hesitant about the date but we went out and had a great time. That will be sixteen years ago come February. Randy says my sending him home that night intrigued him. Sometimes having standards can work out in the end.

You make excellent points about Dylan's right to tell her when he wants. Thanks so much for the review.

Chapter 33 - Triggers “It just hurts my feelings Dylan, knowing my little boy has someone new in his life and doesn’t even tell me about him.” “Mom, I was going to but we’ve been busy and…” “You had Kelly and your father and his whore over for dinner. I didn’t even get a phone call,” Abby was being especially annoying this afternoon. Dylan had been avoiding her because he knew she’d be a handful. “Dad and Alisha have been married for almost ten years now. She’s not a whore,” Dylan said tr

I pulled the old switcheroo on you! Thanks for the review.

Hahaha I had that song stuck in my head for two days! Thanks for reading.

Thanks Lisa. Yeah you are not going to like Dylan's mom. And, I don't have a recipe for the scallops. I always have troublle with them. I eat them when we go out.

Thanks. You are right about Dyllan's mom. Next chapter will be quite the hurricane.

Chapter 32 – Dear Old Dad “Get them if you want. I’m buying this stuff,” Dylan urged Chuck. Chuck was looking at the beautiful creamy white sea scallops in the showcase at Lund’s down the road from Dylan’s apartment. Dylan insisted on coming with me to get the food for his dad and Alisha’s dinner tomorrow night. It was Labor Day weekend and the only time they could get together before Chuck started his new job at Sweet Nora’s was tomorrow. “They’re too much. I can’t afford them,” Chuck sa

Thank you so much. Comments like these are heaven to me. I hope you like the rest as much.