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When is dad going to get his ass kicked at home? Why is he allowed to keep this attitude without pushback from the family? Mike needs to report this incident to HR. He's the supervisor and needs to step up fully for Gray!

Worthy of a great crime drama on tv! Will the truth about Dexter's actions ever be known? Where is Leo for sure? Are the police working for Laura or whatever district they live in? Will their treatment of both Leo and Carter be made known and the guilty parties be brought to justice? So much drama and mystery to solve.

Thanks for bringing back memories of the CJverse! Carlos created such a wonderful world. I miss him and his talents. Happy New Year to all!

Daniel and Robbie are definitely acting like brothers! They'll fight each other and defend each other to anyone else! I'm interested to find out the rest of the story that Miranda started. Lovely way to move on to what looks like an interesting summer!

Ralph and Nolan are settling in comfortably. I don't see Morrie being a part of their relationship at this point if ever. The girls are delightful! Ralph is an excellent dad to them and Nolan fits right in!

This is made for prime time drama! Hope the next chapter comes soon!

@centexhairysub: I don't know about where you live, but idiots here in Flori-duh do crazy driving in parking lots, parking garages, on the streets here!

I don't like ignoring the texts, but there may be nothing that can be done even if they find out who is sending them: even if it is Mike, it is being done outside work, so HR can't do anything. The police may not be able to do anything as the texts are not threats to life. But I would like to see the troll have his fingers broken (I guess I'm reading too many Mafia stories, lol).... As @CincyKris said, this really was a sweet chapter with the potential budding romance/friendship between Gray and Raffa!

I don't underestimate the influence of Qian, Thomas and Brendon, Roger, et al, in helping Oliver's parents to reevaluate their positions. His brother will also be very influential! Of course, perhaps Billy and Sally might step in too. Comments above have adequately and eloquently stated all that I gleaned from this chapter. Each chapter just fortifies the overall excellence of the writing of this story! I eagerly await each chapter!

I do agree with @weinerdog: there are still many who harbor the negative attitudes and beliefs about gays, but there are more and more accepting communities where gays can feel at home! Gray has a support group behind him but, as Uncle Bryan has pointed out, he needs to be able to admit his truth and be comfortable and accepting of himself. He doesn't need his father's approval, though it would be great if his father did come around. I'm glad Bryan will keep after him to get tested.

I both loved and am wowed by this chapter! Roger will be a wonderful father to the twins as he already is to Thomas! Good things are happening: Melissa and her father are reconciling, John Renkin is starting to see what he has missed by following social expectations and his bitch of a wife, Juan and Qian are facing more truths about themselves, and a "Godfather" is mending his ways! Wonderfully powerful writing!

There is nothing more I can add to the above comments other than to say I agree with all said! Uncle Bryan many well be much more present in Gray's life - at least I hope so! And I do hope Dad gets some attitude adjustment!

Good coming out of bad...Liberty Academy will help these abused boys to grow into their own freedom if all the areas of help are provided. Lots of work for all involved!! Roger will hopefully make the time to work on himself once things get organized. Beautiful chapter. Now I am eager to see what happens to the Deck of Cards!

Bunny's brother is so much a bully, but also a failed writer himself, apparently. Angus is a typical "agent/producer" in that his primary motivation is success of the program regardless of the effect on the participants. I'm wary of him. And Jamie is truly naive in the truest sense of the word: he doesn't know what his commitment to this program will do to him or his career. In that the tour he gave Angus did not include seeing him practice what he hopes will get him noticed, Angus may well not be focused on Jamie's success as a musician. Red flags all over the place!

Thank you for bestowing a new chapter to us and bringing us on another adventure with the Devlin-Majors, et al. I still want to sample as much of the food as possible! I can eat aubergine (eggplant to some of us in other parts of the world) in any way it is prepared. And the desserts cry out to my sweet tooth! May the coming year be filled with joy, peace and good health to you @Andre Delport.

I wonder if Meghan invited Uncle Bryan on purpose to confront daddy dearest? She may be more forward than Mum in that regard. I do hope we see more of Raffa (in all ways, lol!)...

Wishing you the joy and peace of this season and hope that it may continue throughout 2025! This was a wonderful story to share with us.

I do agree with the comments so far, but I am of two minds when it comes to the issue of the housing issue: one one hand, getting a new place would allow for a whole new life for Ludo, Arthur, Damian and Adam. On the other hand, Damian would be leaving behind what he considered his foundational home. Would it be too much for him? Would it force him to fully feel the abandonment done by Jackie? Having experienced this reality in my own life, I see both sides of staying or establishing a new "home". My vote would be for selling the house, placing half the proceeds into an escrow account for Jackie, and starting a new life where all four of them decided on a new home for themselves. I join in on wishing you a very Happy Christmas, @Robert Hugill, and thanking you for sharing your wonderful talent with us!

Thank you for this delightful installment. A very Happy/Merry Christmas to all!

So many emotions and thoughts are swirling in my head: what now for Roger and family? Will they every find the parents of these boys and would the boys want to leave their "brothers"? What's going to happen with the task force, or is that for another story? I'm eager to see what's next but I really don't want this story to end too soon!

Ok. I abandon my drugged theory! Mike is complicit. Now I'm intrigued as to why Mike called in sick. Did Raffa's text scare him? Excellent chapter!

Bunny brings up valid points as to the reality show - but I am wondering how he knows so much. Also, this relationship with his brother (who is a major bully) must be confronted. Great chapter...I do feel they both came closer to knowing one another or at least planting seeds to breaking the barriers.

Woosh! I would only be 108 then!

He's taken already, lol.

Please - I live in Florida with Ron DeSanctimonius, wannabe dictator. Don't foist that petard on us with the turd introducing him!