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I'm somehow all out of likes and I just signed in this morning . I'll have to go come and "like" this chapter later....and I did really like it. Looking at Jay and Mikey (and the rest of the Beckels) through Denny's eyes was interesting and illuminating. Dirck and Rosalie were there usual wonderful selves. They are the supportive and accepting parents any gay teen would wish they could have. They really do provide a "safe place" to be yourself. Now they have "adopted" Denny as Jay's friend he will have all of the care and support he wants. I teared up with Jay when Linda actually called Mikey bror and carefully checked his injuries. Such a difference from the shallow cheerleader princess she seems to pretend to be. I think Jay and Mikey are going to have a hard time pretending to be only friends to the outside world. They both seemed to forget that anyone else was in the room when they were reassuring each other about their injuries. Luckily it was Denny and he already knew about them. The way that Denny noticed them looking at each other with such tenderness and love is going to be hard for them to suppress around other people. I wish they didn't have to pretend they don't mean more to each other than just friends but I understand to realities of being out in a small town in the 70s. Luckily a lot of teenagers, especially teen boys, are generally tunnel visioned and can be pretty oblivious to subtle things like longing looks and loving glances if it doesn't directly affect them I hope Jay and Mikey can help Denny find someone. Who knows...maybe it will even be Greg?

So many more questions! What are Kyle and Jim supposed to do to help? Oh I wonder if Kyle's psionic gifts will help power Echo and maybe help the Furballs find their way back to their collective mind? I guess I have to wait until Friday to find out (have I mentioned I'm not a very patient person? )

Loved 19 ... Even tried to read it in German . I laughed....my husband laughed and asked what the heck I was reading. 11 to 14 were also great. I read them almost as one poem. I could almost see, feel, hear and smell each season. It made me long for our cottage on the lake. At first read the poisonous words poem raised an eyebrow but after my second read I was left with the feeling of wanting to find that person that can help make the bad things in your life better and in return you give them....you.

A steamy hot beginning to the chapter. (Fanning myself just thinking about it). I think my favourite thing about K and M are how playful they are together. Yes, the sex is hot as hell, but its the tenderness and the playfulness after the sexual need has been fulfilled that really makes me love these two men. Michael especially makes me smile. He is funny and sweet and clearly adores Kendall and only wants to see him smiling. I think they needed this alone time and Kendall clearly needed to get some things off of his chest. I am really not surprised by his reaction. I would probably be reacting the same way...with disbelief that so many good things (that he never expected to happen) seem to be happening all at once. Thank you for another great chapter Gary

Great chapter Sasha! It was nice to see Hel just being a teenager again and finding his way with a new school and some potential new friends. From what I remember about being a teenager (way back in the dark recesses of time ) it was good to have something that distinguished you in a good light...for Hel that's cricket. It sounds like his crush on James is getting stronger. I feel bad for the kid because I know he's going to have his first real crush heartache when James rejects him. James does not strike me as subtle

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Awwww CJ gets to be best man in two weddings! My romantic soul is very pleased Spencer was an ass at first but luckily his "chat" with Dragon and his cousin settled him down. I was ready to throw the idiot overboard. I guess it could have been fear of the unknown but seriously, did he really think his cousin was going to put him in the kind of situation he was imagining? I am so happy for Doc. He got a hot redhead and hot sex...you go Doc!! I laughed until I cried about the "prayers'. I love CJ's sense of humour Finally...I am pleased about Ritchie's response to finding out CJ is gay. He is a good kid. Hopefully step-ass doesn't warp his good sense and kindness without CJ there to look out for him.

They got away in the nick of time. Hopefully the disconnect from the greater mind that the Furballs are experiencing can be reestablished once they are able to rest for a little while. The pain of all of those little guys dying must be so hard for Kyle and Jim. It would be a mental and emotional hit each time. I wonder if the voice is projected from somewhere else of if one of the old ones stayed behind to try to protect the Furballs? I guess we will get more answers in the next chapter (hint, hint )

Wow! Intense chapter! Fear of what we don't know has caused humans to commit horrible acts of violence from the beginning of time and it looks like that is what happening with the planetary government. They fear the Furballs because they don't understand them or the power they seem to have access to. I agree with Puppilull...who have truly become the monsters?

That was quite an intense chapter CG! I think Mikey did a good thing sending Jay off to take care of Denny. He obviously needed a friend and it was very mature of Mikey to recognize that and know that Jay was probably the only one who knew Denny well enough to comfort him. Homophobes and bigots always seem to take the form of loud mouthed bullies don't they? I wonder what happened to set off the fight? Was it Timmy? Or did Jay say something? I have to say that my respect level for Linda shot through the roof! When she thought that her first priority was to take care of her family, and then went to check how Mikey was doing, she truly impressed me as a person. She impressed me even more when she dumped her boyfriend when he decided to side with Timmy. That girl is fierce when she gets protective.

I like this more "assertive" side of Teddy. It's nice to see him asking for what he wants. It's interesting that the "power" the Betas and Gammas have seems to be non-replenishable. I hope they can figure out a way to save themselves. Teddy is such a tender hearted soul that I think losing his connection with Will could potentially kill him, which would, in turn, destroy Will.

Barry and Dave are in a better place with their relationship now. I think Barry actually gets where Dave is coming from when he says he wants to be a partner in the relationship. I am happy they talked instead of Dave letting things fester between them. Barry is right, he was so used to living a life separate from his wife that that was what he was starting to do with Dave (and what I was worried about after the last chapter). I am also happy that Dave being naked in the bed was explained. A great chapter Robert.

It was nice to see Aki trying to step in to the role of parent for Hel. I know it can't be easy for a bachelor to suddenly find themselves a parent to a teenager but I do commend him for deciding to try. I think Ischa will be a good compliment for him. ishca is able to see the emotional side of issues....and there are A LOT of emotional issues with teenagers I don't usually condone lying but sometimes the truth will do no good, and really Aki doesn't know why Hel's parents left him so he could actually be telling him the truth.

I really enjoyed Carson's POV. It worked really well in this chapter and gave us a glimpse inside of his thoughts. He is just as scared as Kendall about the changes in their relationship. He and the relationship are both fragile right now. Admitting his failings is hard but he is doing it and I admire him for it. The revelation about the college fund hit Kendall understandably hard. Those years away at school were really difficult for him. Michael is right though...it was not surprising for the old Carson to do that. The question is does Kendall believe that the old Carson is gone for good? I want my own Michael...as a friend...he gives the best advice. Thank you for another wonderful chapter Gary

I think it feels like CJ has been in Washington for so long because each day is stretched to a week between posts do it makes it seem like he's been there longer. A lot has also happened since CJ's arrival. I feel tired and sore just reading about the exercise routine for the guys I guiltily took a walk after I read this chapter lol I can understand CJ's concern about his dads' relationship. It's a natural concern for kids/teens when adults they know and like break up with their partner. The questions are good. You don't want that concern to fester. I agree with Bucket, I may not be able to understand the desire for a relationship like Dragon's and King's but it is vastly different from what happened with Doc and Chip. From what they have said Dragon and King make the choice together who they bring to bed with them, right? If I remember correctly they are also never with another person alone. There is discussion and an agreement between them. Doc was under the impression that he and Chip were in a monogamous relationship. Chip didn't dicuss anything with Doc and went behind his back to find other men to sleep with. He cheated. The difference boils down to honesty. I think CJ gets that, but just needed some reassurance from his dads that their relationship was solid. Good for Doc getting out and dating again. IF this goes anywhere with Sean though dinner with the family (and Ian) could be kind of awkward the first time

From happy to sad in the blink of an eye. The Furballs will do anything, even give up their own lives, to protect their friends. Such loyal creatures. Hopefully there is something in the temple they can use to fight the Planetary government.

These were great Adi! I particularly liked #4 and #6. 4 made me wish for warm sunshine and my garden. 6 called to my maple syrupy romantic soul...the desire to have someone in your life who makes you better...helps you to be stronger than the anger, frustration, sadness and fear that we sometimes feel. Thank you Adi

Great chapter Sasha! I think Ishca getting a job and making his own money will be great for him. He needs a sense of worth and purpose that isn't tied solely to how his latest lover "feels" about him. Aki's openness is also a good change for Ishca. He sounds like someone who is very open and honest even without being able to sense his emotions and memories. Ig is interesting. Maybe my attention is off, and it's been explained before, but is he really talking to Ishca? (In his mind) or is he a figment of Ishca's imagination.

Ok, I know I'm a little more emotional right now than I usually am, but I started crying from the first paragraph. It was such a well done and emotional chapter, Gary. You could feel the worry and tension as they sat in that waiting room for news. I've been in that room...It's not a fun place to be. I think I think I held my breath with them as the doctor walked in to give them news about Carson. I did laugh with Kendall and Michael's joking about the "working asshole". It was such a tension reliever, for the family and for me Another wonderful chapter Gary. Thank you

Great chapter Tim. I like how in tune Nelson seems to be with Eric. He caught on to Eric's insecurity being in his brother's shadow and was quick to reassure him. I agree with Nelson that he won't find anything useful about relationships or even making love with porn. A lot of the time the actual sex isn't even realistic and sometimes not possible unless you're a contortionist I agree with Gary....Nelson has a romantic soul

This was beautiful and touching. Your uncle sounds like a wonderful man. I think we all have someone from our childhood we remember being larger than life but who is no longer with us. For me it was my grandfather. Thank you for bringing that memory back for me.

This made me smile.....and made me hungry I love that you are such a foodie, like me

I am not a poetry expert, but I know what I like and that was beautiful Adi

Gary you made me cry again. It was good though. My heart broke for Carson and Agnes when they realized Kendall calls Michaels parents mom and pops. I know why he does, but to them they were replaced. There was a reason for the estrangement but that would still break their hearts....especially Agnes. I admire Carson trying so hard to change....admitting his faults. He is trying to make amends. Michael really did a wonderful thing by first explaining when/why his parents asked Kendall to call them Mom and Pop and then when he asked if he could call Agnes and Carson mom and pop. I also got weepy when Agnes held Carsons hand and went to bed with him. Now, even if God forbid Carson doesn't survive, the family is in a much better place.

:D that was awesome Tim! Thank you. That was as funny as I thought it was going to be. This hungry bird is very happy. . "Straight eye for the gay guy"! Loved that Dugh!