Carlos Hazday

I like your attitude. At the time of year this chapter takes place, Key West's a lot warmer than DC anyway.

I think I've wrapped up most loose ends. Do you realize this book was supposed to be about their daughter? I mean, I knew this was going to happen when I introduced Liz. I could have probably done it in a hell of a lot less than 27 chapters and 120 thousand words. But I tend to ramble. Plan to be in Washington for Labor Day Weekend. The guys are planning a Housewarming Open House. The usual suspects will be there, plus all the neighbors on their block will be invited. Careful if you run into Sean, @Defiance19 gets possessive at times.

You already complaining? The story's not even over! LOL What do you mean 'next volume?'

At one point, I started a list of presents the girl would get and from whom. It was fun, but it ended on the cutting floor. I didn't feel it fit into the chapter. But spoiled doesn't begin to describe how that girl will grow up. Discipline by the fathers may get threatened by everyone else. I even had Gus Kenworthy send a US Olympic Team onesie as a gift. LOL

Hey! You're being sexist! A little boy can also be an angel. Like I was

Some guys just don't think things through.

The first female Abello baby in at least three generations!

I'm in line...

We knew Damian lacked common sense, he seems to have lost it. Let's hope Cristina's not stupid about what she does now.

I'm sure the unplanned pregnancy had something to do with it. But if what Ritchie says about Lucy's commentary is true, that girl has her head screwed on right.

1. FORMATTING. I know it's not your fault but it was sooo distracting. (Sorry, had to bitch about something. 2. Due to 1 above, the first few snapshots did not really sink in. Glad I read through a second time. Crystal clear and smile-worthy now. I like the approach even though some would say it's confusing. You know I've done similar things. In this case, the formatting issue robbed some of its punch, the extra spacing kept me from appreciating the rapid-fire effect of scene jumps. 3. Poor Trevor, he's no longer Cam's "closest thing to a brother." 4. I really started appreciating the story when you hit us with a line in St. Lucia patois! You transported me to the islands! 5. If I ever made you tear up, we're even. But they were happy tears while I chuckled. Real nice job, Def. Confused identity combined with reunion with a long-lost relative was a winning combo. You done good, teach.

Sufficiently inebriated and in a great mood, CJ and Owen left the bar before closing and stumbled down the still-buzzing streets of Key West. Continued carousing was tempting, but they did not want to spend the next day recovering. Inside the Cypress House compound, they shed what little they wore, and splashed in the pool until the sweat and cigarette smoke permeating skin and hair dissipated. A quick rinse under the outdoor shower to wash away the chlorine was the last thing CJ remembered. He

The orange glow from the White House told me the loonies and haters would be acting up.

Have you been reading my notes? I don't think the National Enquirer will be buying and burying the story. Knowing CJ and how at ease he's become with publicity, he'll complain it wasn't shot from his best side. Does all the sexual tension in this one make up for the syrupy ending of the last one?

Hey! I have to write something for loyal readers who like sap. You know, so many readers mentioned parents finding out I was surprised. Ritchie and Lucy may be a few months shy of 18, but they're adults in many ways. If Ritchie wants to borrow CJ and Ozzie's apartment, that tells me Lucy was fine with those two knowing. So, even though they're nearly adults, they still spoke to 'grown-ups' HA! I wanted it to be her decision. It's a woman's choice to make and no state or politician has the right to interfere. One little detail I snuck in was the fact the dads and the dads-to-be are familiar with and support Planned Parenthood. This is one area my personal beliefs colored the characters' own. Pretty timely too, don't ya think?

I enjoyed that. The fat slob will no doubt stay as far away as possible. Let's hope he reports back to the sister. I would have definitely snapped at both butterball and the bitch. Well done, Rigby!

@Thorn Wilde I stand by my comment.

You any means! If I had their money...

Thank you!

Thanks, Dugh. I considered sending them to one of the Bike Weeks in the Carolinas but realized Owen had never made it all the way down to Key West. I liked the idea of having them take pictures at both ends of US1.

Yeah, CJ will push the limits and then stop. This is when you can tell he's not me. I don't know the meaning of STOP. LOL

Their last hurrah was during their bachelor party week in Amsterdam. They keep to themselves these days. As for kids, once they start arriving they may be too tired for sex!

That song, or many others by Buffett, can be heard all the time in the Keys.

There was that one guy, standing in the shadows, with his phone out... Vacation with the guys? I heard Owen has a conference in Minneapolis around 4th of July. I think they plan to fly to Milwaukee, spend a day or two there and then rent a bike again and ride through Wisconsin's north country. Maybe you can join them.

More? LMAO We've been at this for over 4 years!