Carlos Hazday

I had to stop reading. It's difficult to see words through tear-filled eyes. I will try to finish in a bit. The disbelief is back. So are the pain, the anger, and the tears. But I will not be defeated and I will not be quiet. I will keep fighting. So should you. Thank you, Mr. Landon. You done good.

Nice job, tim. Congratulations!.

Thank you, Jeff. If the last scene's an indication, Liebe will be smothered with love. CJ and Owen will benefit from the input of all those around them and so will their kids. Thanks for sticking with me all the way!

Thank you. I know I'm repeating something I've said before, but I think it's wonderful when something I write rings true and evokes happy memories. I just hope the guys don't have to listen to something like Baby Shark ad nauseum.

My rep as a hard ass is going downhill! I swear calming CJ down has had the same effect on me. Glad you enjoyed it! I wanted to involve the entire family, that's why I started with Aba. With young parents, Liebe's lucky; she has four grandparents and four great grandparents to spoil her. I was lucky to have one great-grandmother alive, and I'm sorry I didn't get to spend more time with her. Of course, I say that as a 60-year-old. At six, spending time with old people wan't half as much fun. Make sure you tune in next Friday, I think you'll like the finale.

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I wanted the chapter to be all about Liebe so I guess it worked.

Since this series is so intertwined with real life, that may be tough. So far, three events have screwed up things I've written. A restaurant in LA closed before the chapter I wrote with CJ and Owen dining there took place. The Orlando football game between UMiami and UFlorida the guys attend Labor Day Weekend in 2019 has been moved to the last weekend in August. And now Bradley and Irina have separated, there goes the New Year's Day brunch I had the guys, Spencer and Tilda attend. Writing in the future is a gamble. It's why there has been no mention of sports championships or politics lately. Anyway, my next two offerings are written. The second one is with an editor. The one following those is mostly written and Kitt's been editing alonf the way. I'll post something every month for the rest of the year, I hope.

Glad you followed me to GA, Dan? LOL Liebe's going to live her life in a fishbowl. With a power couple as parents, she'll be followed like few kids are. Let's hope she can handle the attention and the hoopla. I'm just sorry I won't be around twenty years from now to see how she turns out.

I want you to keep these words in mind when you read the next chapter. Or did you sneak a peek already? This is too coincidental to be accidental. (My rhyming for the day. Mike drop!

You've made me a happy man! Not being a father myself, I struggled to imagine the feelings those two would have. Contrary to what some may say, writing about something you don't know can be difficult. Particularly when you're writing about what others have intimate knowledge about. I once sent a comment to someone about their use of tax deductions in their story. I mentioned what he had written was incorrect, the author ignored me, used the same premise a few chapters later, and I stopped reading. I strive to make my writing believable and when authors don't care to do the same it suggest they should give up the writing racket. In social media the hashtag #guncle (for gay uncle) is popular. In this case, I transferred what I experienced to Ritchie and tried to put myself in my brothers' shoes. So happy it worked.

LOL I need to write something with violence in it, CJ's turning into a pussy cat.

LMAO! But... but... I'm pretty sure I've wrapped up every loose end. Not much left to write about these guys. And there will be no cliffies at the end of the last chapter. I know readers don't like those.

I don't mind those. It's sad ones I try to limit.

You're welcome! So glad you've enjoyed it.

It's not over! I've tried to end each book with a significant event; in this case there were two so we get two chapters with high emotional content. Keep the tissues close. If we can all suspend belief to enjoy the antics of a young wizard or a flying man in an iron suit, we can do it here too. In CJ's case wealth and personality place him in situations most of us would never experience. I've tried to ground the story in reality but it's still fiction. I'd rather read about an ideal man than a suffering one so that's what I've written. I'm glad you've enjoyed the ride! Oh, and in a couple of months, I hope to post something you can read the grandson over the next few years.

Thank you! Damien's going to hurt where he cares, his pocketbook.

Thanks, Parker. Good to know I can write sweet in addition to travelogues and cussing! And my apologies for robbing you of the surprise most readers experienced with the gender and name.

I drew on the birth of my first niece and first nephew while writing this chapter. As with Ritchie, I was the first one to hold them after the parents. My nephew's maternal grandmother wasn't thrilled when my brother handed Cooper to me first. LOL

LOL I've been accused of not milking enough drama out of important scenes probably because I don't drag stuff out over multiple chapters. I've done it with Damien and Cristina, and more recently with Brad, but that's because their story arcs evolved over time. I actually had even less involving the surrogate in the first draft. @Reader1810 complained so I gave Gina a bit more air time. Still, I wanted the birth to be all about Liebe and the dads. Callous of me but I wanted the birth mother out of the picture as quickly as possible. Or at least off camera!

LOL That you do. Last time you left me a comment was when Liz died, quite appropriate for you to return when a new life emerges to take her place. I suggest you read the next one too. Trust me. For the record, I don't mind sentimental scenes, heck I write them often enough. What I dislike is the romance stories where a couple constantly tell each other about their love and appreciation. Gag me. An endearing comment now and then is fine, but I prefer my characters show how they feel through action instead of words. Funny considering how much I enjoy writing dialogue.

Thanks, buddy. You ready to become a dad? Aren't you about the same age as CJ and Owen?

That means I did my job! It's quite a compliment for any author to know they emotionally touched readers.

I think your prediction about being spoiled is about to come true! Libe's front and center in the next chapter stealing the limelight from her fathers.

Thanks, Tony... You're not giving up hope, are you? LOL