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Yes, I'm usually all for freedom of choice, but when it endangers others it's more tricky. School isn't the only place kids interact. And adults can be in danger too. I actually had to explain herd immunity to a fairly intelligent person not long ago. How can people not know this?!? Sorry for ranting. But I did point out this makes me mad...

We have pockets of the same stupidity here. Now, there are measles outbreaks. If some child would happen to be seriously injured, I wonder what they'll say then? Although, week old babies have died from hooping cough without headlines pointing fingers, though that can also be from the vaccine not being as effective. Still, anti-vaxxers aren't helping.

Few things get me so mad as when people don't vaccinate. Idiots who don't even care about those who can't make a choice to get protection or not. So babies die because of other's stupidity...

We are Borg. They are all part of the hive mind that is GA...

Kra kra!

Happy birthday! Hope you get a break from bug squashing for the day!

Taking it a little slow. The longer pieces need a little more time to be enjoyed properly, but I'm getting there. One at a time.

Wow, Val, just wow! This story was amazing! The flow of the text was simply excellent. It's a good lesson to take in about how we all can make mistakes, some bigger than others, but most of us (all?) deserve a second chance. Also, a reminder that people leaving prison cna never hope to stay out of there if the rest of us don't let them back in. Provided they want to stay out. Thanks for this story!

Great way to leave us all waiting for more in utter agony! Speaking of coffee, I can say that drinking overnight coffee would practically be a deadly sin in Sweden. We don't like it after one hour... Also, in the past some drank coffee with salt (a few grains reduces the bitterness). Some drink it with a sort of cheese. Others way up north even put dried reindeer meat in it...

Whatever happens now, Liam will at least know he gave it a shot. He's right to be apprehensive. The familiarity of Alek will make it all too easy to fall back into a relationship. Better make sure things are resolved and forgiven. Festering resentment is a killer...

So it took some work of the Powers to get these two together? Stubborn Angel! But then again Imp needed a little push too, since just sex would never have been enough for Angel. So arrows to the rescue!

*snicker* I think Toby will come to realize just how good it can feel to surrender control. And Tara knows it too...

I must confess I'm a bit curious about Cyril myself. Who is he really? Maybe the cogs will turn and things come together...

Yes, I believe that's what's going on here. No one can ever know his secret... Stuart was so surprised and shocked he didn't know what to do, but had to do something.

Too bad Kao needed more protection, but good he got it from family. I'd say they are very ready to get on with their lives together now, after those months apart.

To see Andy through Marcus' eyes like this was interesting. I could feel just how open Andy was, even though he didn't really know what he was doing. Perhaps not admitting it to himself. His body knows, though, and it craves these new sensations. I have a feeling Andy will run away if they ever end up at Marcus' place. Some cool night air and a walk can make those suppressed demons raise their ugly heads. If I were to suggest anything, it would be to perhaps remove a few of the mentions of the protective streak in plain word. Maybe show it another way, just to have it not be repetitive.

Nothing like a little warm and fuzzy after an action filled story! Kian and Daven deserve to be happy together and have a nice, uneventful life from now on. Thank you for writing this! I loved it!

How will they adapt to a life most ordinary? With a house and jobs? It will be a shock for Kian, but I think Daven will have similar issues. So interesting...

Now that was an action sequence! Oh my, I had to read fast! What a thing to kill your own grandfather, but it had to be done. Kian would never be free otherwise. So, the final mystery...? What's the connection?

Happy birthday!

Fear not! The guys will be back! I just need to explore some other characters on occasion.

I think part of Stuart's reaction was from shock. Not knowing how to handle something can make you back off. Still he made the offer, albeit a bit fumbling. The choice to make a change had to come from Cyril. The shame in relationships like this is often heavy. It's so hard to admit to being mistreated by the person who is supposed to love you. I'm glad you liked it! Thank you! A difficult situation with so much emotion on both ends. Scary to try and do something and even scarier to accept the help. Hopefully, they were simply douches. I wouldn't wish for anyone to be in an abusive situation. LOL! You just had to go there, didn't you? I'm glad it didn't get you down... It was part of my challenge to myself to writer shorter stories and get my point across in more concentrated form. I'm glad you said compact, because that was the aim. Hopefully, the lower word count didn't result in an incomplete feeling. To hear you say this makes me very pleased! I was nervous about not getting enough of the characters outlined, since I tried so hard to stay in that moment in the elevator. I felt the same about the ending, and perhaps I should have worked harder on it. I wanted to focus on the main scene and to elaborate on the ending made me fear I would balloon into another 1000 words... In hindsight. it was perhaps the wrong choice. But I'm glad you enjoyed it anyway! Who knows what will happen? Cyril keeps his secret well guarded and it's difficult to break through. Not much Stuart can do, but wait. Frustrating to say the least. Sometimes, it's good to stop and think about just what could be behind a person's prickly behaviour. Some are asshats, but some could have a history you know nothing about. As for more... We'll see. Stuart tried to be a good person even if Cyril was making it difficult. Perhaps he sensed something even before. Hard to know how to help, when there's nothing you can do really.

I believe love exists, since we all have such a longing to belong, to have someone that is firmly in our corner. Friends and family can fill some of that void, but not all. Not fully. And that's the saddening part. To see someone you hold very dear as a friend, not find what they are looking for. Love is random and unpredictable, impossble to control, no matter how much we try.

A final battle against that evil goddess. With their deep bond they came out victorious. United they can take on anything. And I feel bad for the professor too. But that's the way of the world. You can be pretty brilliant, but no one realizes. Sad...

It's both heartwarming and a bit disturbing to think how small acts of casual kindness can make such a difference for someone. We never really know the hidden depths of the people around us. It's good to be reminded about the importance of reaching out and caring about the ones who share your life journey. It chilled me to think Miguel was only minutes away from losing his friend.