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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!

It was fortunate that Elena was chief at the new job. The name 'Peter Noonan' will be more known after this!

Come on, Jeremy! Grow some cojones! Let Carter's words take hold!

I believe things are slowly turning positive for Grayson, but he definitely needs to speak with Bryan or a counselor to help build/rebuild his self-esteem. He has the confidence of his bosses and support of his mother. And now, he has a peer with whom to speak in Hoppy.

Wonderful chapter as the web is closing in on the Cards. Now we have to see what Mr. Vitale is wanting of Roger.

This may well be a calm period before another storm, but one major thing is happening: life is moving on for Ludo and Damian without the cloud of Jackie weighing them down. This will give them more strength to face the challenges ahead with a trial. Both Arthur and Ludo are building more solid relationships with their sons!

How will the truth come out in the end? Jeremy has learned some truths withheld from him by Ethan, but where will it lead? The drama continues and it would seem that Laura and Dexter have "won" this battle.

@Summerabbacat: Maybe Felicity still loves Richard and sees in him something that he has not brought to the surface yet. That is why I hold out hope that he has depth that will finally come to the fore when he deals with the fact that his son is gay, but he does, in fact, love his son. It takes a lot of courage to break the shackles of "traditional thinking" and let love win out. Might this happen? We'll have to wait and see as we are not writing the story. I hope he is a more complex character, but that's me!

Mike is definitely a tool! I hope Claire steps in and does more than warn Tom! It takes someone getting fired for bullying/sexual harassment to send a message. Mike should also be brought up short! Grayson is growing more courageous and needs to follow through with what he knows he needs to do. It took a lot to confront Mike, but he did it. And my previous question still remains; why does Mum stick with Dad if he's such an evil person?