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I second this!

I am so glad to hear this, that you were fully engaged in the chapter. There are so many ways to write something. I am conscientious with regards to the readers, and I am diligent in my attention to detail, but that doesn't mean I don't get it wrong from time to time. "Write what you know". Sometimes I have to write about things with the only perspective I have... mine. That can fall short, but I do try. I will tell you this... Willy James and Runyan were a big part of what first entered my head when this story came to be. So yeah, two couples... will their paths cross from here on, and if so, how? Cheers, sweet lady.

I agree. They need to put Albert's suspicions to rest. The man is scary clever. As far as Rob and August, I can tell you my older brother and I couldn't be more different. My bio dad was cold to me, but spoiled my brother, the first born who resembled him. I looked like my mother. Sound familiar? I believe parents can do a lot to set siblings against one another, and I lived that. My father would have us box before the hockey game every Saturday night, and I never saw him angrier at me than the first time I knocked my brother down and he stayed down. He didn't say I did good, or anything positive to me, and he gave my brother crap for losing. It confused me at the time, but I eventually saw and accepted he loved my brother best. Even that line about looking too much like his mother for his own good... I had the same thing said to me... about me being too 'pretty' for my own good. Damn! it's amazing what writing brings up from the past. Thanks, my dear friend. New chapter tomorrow.

Hello, folks.

Safe travels, friend.

Bitch, please!

24 carat, sunshine.

Oh... really?

Yup... more roleplaying.

Pffft!

Are you guys roleplaying again?

Drewth!

He'd like to do a lot more to you.

Or... and hear me out... is he pretending?

Just Kindergarten height.

The world is burning.

Hello...

Welcome, Kevin, and good luck to you. Cheers! Gary

Hello, all. My DIL had her birthday party here yesterday. It was mostly outside and they barbecued on the new BBQ. It was fun. One of my daughters and SIL came too so I had good company.

Have I got a story for you... Hey, Sherye! They are in a scary position for sure. As august said to Fletcher, it could have been them. Hope all is well, my friend.

Hi!

Did a troll walk through the Shire?

Greetings and salutations.

You are so kind to say this, Kris. Not going to lie. It's damn nice to be someone's favorite writer... I don't need to be the favorite... just to be one of the favorites is something I strive for, and connecting with people is why I write. I want readers to be able to 'live' my stories. Take care of yourself, my friend.

Sorry to hear that, Kris. I've heard rheumatoid arthritis is just horrendous. I have some arthritis, but not like that. You're right... they are all feeling the stress. My heart breaks for Willy James. He shouldn't need to fear his father, or make excuses for him either. We all know you can't help who you love. Poor Runyan. We haven't met him yet, but I'm sure he's just as worried for Willy James as Willy James is for him. And August... he has to be so damn careful of everything he does and says. it's understandable he envies the relationship Roland and Fletcher has. All we can do is hope for a light at the end of the tunnel for everyone concerned... except Albert. Hanging on... how many times have gay men and women had to do that throughout time. We learn early to hold our breath and keep our heads down. So pleased you felt the tension of this one, my friend. Cheers and thank you.