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I personally don't think restraints and ball gags are the way to start exploring ones sexuality. If they end up there, fine. But not right away. As for the chastity belt... This may be horribly prejudiced, but what man would give up a chance to have a virgin? Seems to me that is something coveted. So to me that doesn't point to a D/s scenario.

No! Nathan shouldn't have his first experiences be as part of a brothel! I for one hope Rother will be nice and just naughty enough for Nathan to enjoy himself...

I know that now, since everyone is very friendly and as you say inclusive. However, in the beginning it's hard to see that. Just like it's hard to know how any group of people will react to a newbie showing up. Some of us are kind of shy...

I was, as I've now learned is the correct term, a lurker for quite a while in here. I felt like what ever comment I had was just my opinion and who was I to review someone's work? I wasn't a writer or anyone special. Then one writer told me he wanted me to leave a review, so I did. And that got the ball rolling. Now, I'm much more active and try to comment a lot. I hadn't realised how happy comments make you. Now, when I've taken the plunge and published a few things myself, I know how much fun it is to have a dialogue with the readers. I personally think it could be the term review that makes people hesitant. A better term would be comment, since mostly people comment and don't actually review. Also, at first it seemed like a lot of people in here knew each other very well. I felt like I was crashing a party... So silence can be due to many things, not related to the stories or how they touch us. It's good that you say this, because I think others might be like me and just need a little push.

But it worked for that Bond guy...

I think you tell this story so well. The way Josh never truly understands Nathan's feelings for him until it's too late and then he's scared of being made out to someone he's not. The guilt at not having understood will be hard for Josh to bear, but he really couldn't understand where Nathan was heading. The thought of killing himself so foreign, it wasn't even a remote possibility. I think this is how it often is with suicide. People usually have such will to live, that the opposite is practically unthinkable. If you can't think it, you can't see the signs. So by talking about it, someone might be saved.

Thanks for your review! I don't think there is such a big difference, not since my hubby flat out fainted when the ultrasound of our second child indicated there was something seriously wrong (luckily, there wasn't). To me, that instant, physical reaction made it clear he already loved this baby. So you may not have the nausea or the swollen feet, but they invade you too instantly mind, body and soul. The love is just there. I love the thought of a baby glued to the womb. The idea of having another human being inside your body for 9 months is in itself a mind boggling thought, so it's hard for anyone to make an image for themselves about what's going on in there...

I thought it meant red blood triumphs over the pale winter. But then it should perhaps be "reigns over" and not "in". I didn't actually get why the Doc used the quote...

Exactly! A very strange feeling of life taking over and you just have to tag along. Thanks for your review!

I'm glad you said that about the b-b lines. Those were hard! You have no idea how many times I've read this aloud to myself, counting and tapping my finger... I thought it was just me, but to hear it is difficult makes me feel bettt. Maybe not sonnet-ready, but I'll keep going anyway! Practice is needed. I only have to find the time...

What on earth was that? It's funny, but I think they could have pushed themselves a little further. Now, it's stuck in stereotype land. I think a twist would have been welcome. Colt testing his acting skills on the other hand is funny, because it's so not him. No wonder he was all tired afterwards! But I share his feeling of something being off. I have no idea what though and will probably be in for another D'oh moment next Saturday. I'm thinking about this chapter, but I draw a blank on the idea front. A good nights sleep might work.

I'm getting a Lennie vibe from Eddie. Big, strong and basically friendly, but easily lead since he isn't like most people. How will Wyatt convince Eddie to help him? If MD is driving him back and doesn't seem to plan on bringing him back for a while. Maybe Bryan will visit in an attempt to distract himself from the worry over Wyatt. A person can survive for a while if there is water, so those showers could actually prolong the process.

All firece mamas! In this one, I tried to build on what I learned from the earlier prompts. The poem probably needs to be edited and shortened, but I was too fond of all the stanzas to cut any. The difficulty of writing about something so emotional... Thanks for your review!

Yes, a trinity of black birds actually mean "More B&B". More black birds...? You should listen to your subconscious! Interesting thoughts on the well. Water and wells have been considered magic at times. Sometimes life saving, sometimes luring people to their death. Gretza would have liked to tap (ehum...) into that power. I'm very glad the power of their love could transform that well from evil to good.

Unprepared, without any clue To fully grasp what I have done Where before I used to be one Now they say I’m actually two I can't even hear all they say While panic rises from within Bursting over my sweating skin I'll never forget this strange day Questions are mounting, doubts abound Will I do for someone so small? Have I the strength to be their all? In my head it all swims around Then on a screen, we finally meet You and me in a darkened room So strange to look inside m

But, mom, you said it was a piece of shit phone...

I'm preparing a barbecue for the in laws! via Imgflip Meme Maker

That was just heartbreaking to read. I can understand why Josh is feeling so bad, but to me Nathan killing himself can't be all because of Josh. At least, Josh shouldn't feel like he's all to blame. As I see it, he didn’t succumb to peer pressure. He was friends with Nathan even when no one supported him and even tried to make him stop. It wasn't until Nathan couldn't handle Josh not being interested that he stopped. He shouldn't have said those awful things, but Nathan had no right implying the kiss was any more than it was. And be honest. Nathan wasn't a very easy person to befriend. Why? I guess we'll never know for sure.

I love this movie! It's such a beautiful and believable love story.

We'll muddle through somehow... Even if it's going to be difficult. Have a nice trip!

It seems I've gone nuts in a creative frenzy... LOL! Thanks for featuring my prompts!

Well, if the cat's getting out of the bag next chapter, I'd better guess my heart out now then! All signs indicate MD and it was perhaps a neat trick to touch the letter in front of the officers and thereby explaining possible trace evidence. However, I suddenly had the feeling the butler did it! The unmarked envelope, long term service to the family means he knows the brother as well. But I'll still put my money on mum...

It's difficult to figure out why Nathan came over like that after ignoring Josh. Did he finally decide they had to talk? Too bad he doesn't have much practice in dealing with people. I'm sure Josh would have talked to him if he had asked.

Poor Nathan having such a crush on Josh, who isn't exactly thinking about the mixed signals he's sending. Sure, he can't help Nathan kissing him, but snuggling up to him again in the morning might not be his greatest idea.

Good that they managed to talk things over. They seem to me almost like kids playing house. They try to be grown up and behave perfectly, but they are still so young and naturally can't handle that pressure without a few cracks. Jason has some serious issues, if he is that easily rattled.