Such a great and pensive segment. I love these guys. You do a great job developing their uncertainty, excitement, and wonder. They are so natural and real, navigating those dangerous emotional Rapids. I can't wait for more!
btw, I too love the hair thing. My mom, me and Ran all have that weakness.
Wow! That is a very powerful review, Gary! That's what I wanted to convey. These are guys, especially Roy, who have baggage. Opening your heart is hard. I'm glad that came through. Irri gave me the key. Timmy changed him, along with Chad sticking around. Thank you so much! Yeah! I'm glad you loved it. I do too.
Thanks Carlos! I'm glad you're liking Roy more. He is an acquired taste for some. Lol! Thank you for the kind words. I work hard to make it moving. I love the way you characterized a pussy bridging these guys! That's wonderful. I never thought of that. Haha!
All Knees and Elbows
“So, what are you and Chad doing for Thanksgiving?” Madeline asked. She took the purple sucker out of her mouth and waved it at Roy.
“We’re having Peterson and Wes over and those rugby players are coming…” Roy paused and looked at her with surprise. “What do you mean by that?”
“Exactly what it sounded like,” she said, grinning at him in triumph. “I know you two are together now.”
“We’re not together, together,” he stuttered. “We’re buds. You know that.”
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Bravo!!! That is what we do for the one we love. We go to absurd lengths, don't care what it takes, and that is it! Fantastic! I love it. Thank you for sharing this.
Great story Sasha! Kieran and Sparrow are fantastic characters. It was a wonderful novel of changing to create happiness and joy for not just yourself, but another. I loved it. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thanks Wayne! This is only the beginning of Donnie's tale. Next weekend, I'll have to conjure something up from your prompt to tell the next episode. Your idea intrigued me so much! Yeah!
The Beard – Prompt #371
Donnie opened the mail, which was always a depressing endeavor only now it was torture. Cutbacks at work left him with only a couple of serving shifts a week. That had sapped his reserves. Then he endured a month long back problem which made it worse. He had no money coming in. The bills didn’t seem to care. His student loans, the electric company, and the landlord all seemed to still want to get paid.
He didn’t even want to get started thinking about the credit
Addy, you are the master of pulling the emotional heart strings. What a magnificent job you've done with this chapter!!! Fantastic stuff and you continue to make it complex without being complicated or convoluted. Excellent!
I'll say this, I had no inkling Todd would be such a vital character. He certainly is becoming the big brother Neil needs. That's fantastic
So, Peter knows the whole back story to Dave's problem and helping him work through it. That seems to be the theme of this story, helping others solve their problems. I really love that because usually all those involved, including the helpers, learn more and grow from it.
thanks Graeme, awesome as usual!
I really dont live to torment. Its just those interruptions happen so often in life. Things pop up and disturb our plans, especially when we arent sure what to do. Im glad the song and Chad's hand worked. As always Gary i appreciate your awesome reviews. yeah!
I didnt mean to scare the cat!!!! Im glad you are enjoying the dance. There will be a little more coming up. I believe ive solved the Angus situation which will start in the Thanksgiving chapter two weeks from now.
Thanks so much for the wonderful words Addy! Im so enjoying this romp.
I think they are both goners quite frankly. That doesnt mean things are all crumpets and finger sandwiches. Not yet. Im glad you enjoyed the song and thank you so much for the kind words Irri!
Thank you Carlos! Im really glad i could turn you with Kendra and Peterson. Angus is interesting and we'll see what you think at Thanksgiving. This story forces me to improvise while making sure characters remain fully formed and true.
Love this version. Thanks again!
That Song Stuck in Your Head
"Where did you disappear to last night?" Chad said as he approached Peterson sitting in the break room at work. "One minute you and Wes were canoodling across the table from us. The next thing we know, you guys disappeared."
Peterson looked up from his sandwich, neatly wrapped in wax paper, and his glasses sparkled in the fluorescent lights. "He drove me home. It was a fun night."
"Sooooo...spill it. Did he spend the night?" Chad asked, pulling out a chair and