Carlos Hazday

Gratuitous sex? Moi? LOL Too often, we question why the abused doesn't just walk away, without us realizing how difficult it can be. The moment disagreements turn into physical abuse it's time, and I did not want Cristina to go through it twice. She might make excuses trying to salvage the marriage, but Chipper's tough love will probably save her, and in some ways her daughter, from possibly worse. At times, particularly when it's family, I think it's fine to meddle and be pushy.

I loved using Milwaukee as the setting for this chapter. I figured CJ and Harley could further their bonds using their interests as the basis. It was also good to share some of the places I've been to and enjoyed. Milwaukee's a beautiful city. Harley sticks wround for a while.

Thank you, Erik. That's what I was shooting for. Glad it worked.

Next time I have them in Malibu, you should come for a visit. I'm sure I can find you a spot in the rotation. LOL Mann helped a lot w/the VW by insisting I simplify. Glad you liked the finished product.

Thank you, my man. Before we look at their future, we'll revisit some of the events in this book from CJ's point of view. I plan to flesh out things like the family Christmas in Vail and the Cadets' spring break in Cancun adding details I wanted to save. Both of those I finished without including interactions between CJ and Ritch, or CJ and a couple of cadets.

Two years before, when Ritch and his crew were in Cancun, there was a little drama. I wanted this second group trip to be all about college kids letting go and having a good time.

Thanks, Tor!

Thanks, Jose. Some of these characters feel just as real to me and I do consider them family members. I can only dream the real world would function as well as the one I write about.

Crap, don't even think about spinoffs from a spinoff story. LOL Too much on my plate already. I do plan to retain some of the characters introduced in this story and incorporate them into future encounters. Only fuzzy ideas so far as to who, when, and how. I'm certain some of The Wing will be part of a President CJ Abello administration.

Commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and graduation. LOL

You guys are gonna make me blush. Thanks, bud.

Thank you, Theo. It's always a treat to hear readers enjoy my work.

You, better than most, know even if one story arc ends, another one will pop up sooner or later. I think CJ may have been Ritch's inspiration in his misdirection scheme.

Thanks, Parker. I wanted to use the Malibu location and this was my final opportunity before the guys graduated. And having Mitch take a walk on the wild side was to tempting to resist.

No masks required. Covid 19 does not exist in the CJ-Verse. I'm at my brother's house in Atlanta this weekend. One of our conversation topics yesterday was the new restrictions on ballot access passed by both GA and FL. One of my nieces' the most liberal person in the family, she was a Bernie Bro, she'll be doing Teach for America this fall, and plans to join the fight in her new home state.

Interesting points you bring up. Ritch will visit Wyoming but not Brokeback Mountain. Homophobia and misogyny will both play a role in the story.

Body fat measurements are a better guide. I know that's what I used a decade ago when I was at the gym almost every day and I was eating right. My Dr said BMI wasn't a good indicator for people with a muscular build. Bitting's too white bread looking and Phippen's too small for my taste. We can go out together, no competing for the same guy. LOL

Alexis? I may still be a little drunks and stoned. I haven't mapped out That much of Chipper's career, but he will definitely be spending time in LA. You should read this spinoff first, it does contain material I'll revisit.

LMAO My one hope's all potential weapons aren't reacheable until she's a little older. Kitchen knives in particular. Are you tasting the spinoffs before deciding which one to tackle? That's the impression I got last night when I looked at my notifications. I was unable to reply due to the amounts of Hendricks my brother kept pouring. I had Cesar wear a bowtie at some point and wanted CJ to follow the same path. I don't think he'll do it all the time, but bowties may show up again.

I thought about the time difference and decided it could work if they were both at the point in their relationship sleep could be an acceptable victim. My instinct was proved right last night. A 25yo girl at the party I was at decided to call her boyfriend after 1 am. No time difference but he wasn't happy to hear from her. Of course, the fact she, and everyone else at the party, was wasted, could have ticked him off a bit.

Thanks, JR. Although I may use 'quarter' words now and then, I strive to make my stories reachable and enjoyable. On multiple occasions I've stated I want my work to help people relax and forget about their daily routine. I'm happy you've gotten sucked into my world.

Thank you. I'm constantly fascinated with how my stories have wormed their way into readers' hearts. The fact my characters can move someone's a responsibily I do not take lightly. Those responses make the work involved in completing and sharing each chapter worth it.

Morning, @dughlas Did you see me wave at you and mom when I stepped outside on the deck a little while ago? I'm next door. In Georgia. As Ritch ends his time as a cadet at the Air Force Academy, I figured it was time for him to acknowledge the influence his family's had on him. I experienced some of that last night. Had dinner with my brother, his wife, and their two daughters. Both my nieces celebrate graduations this month. One from college last week, one from law school today. Both young women's success is partially due to their parents' influence and guidance. The same can be said for their values. I had a very interesting drive to Atlanta with one of them. We disagreed on a point, but when I pushed her HARD about it, she listened to what I had to say instead of clamming up. They give me hope for the future.

Instead of leaving Friday afternoon after his commitment to the Academy was fulfilled, CJ stuck around for another night and treated The Wing to dinner. Ritch rented a plane the following morning and flew his brother to Denver. CJ had agreed to appear on the President’s behalf at a campaign fundraising event. The Republican Party, weakened by Trump’s coup attempt three years before, was spoiling for a fight. Multiple candidates sought the party’s nomination in 2024, and while the President did n

This is a no-spoiler zone, so i'll refrain from confirming or denying your suspicions. However, by now I think you've figured out I do plant seed which may not germinate for a while. I've always claimed CJ and Chipper are the most alike of the group. Both have goals and are driven accordingly. We'll see if he can really read our boy.