Glad to hear that, buddy. I felt the same way just now. Their conversation was important to have. Now, as Will said, there is no confusion about the past or the future. These men have made it. Cheers and thanks, Albert.
it has always bothered me too. It was always that gay men were hustlers, drug addicts, pedophiles, murderers, predators, extremely effeminate and bitchy(I like effeminate and bitchy , but they were usually twisted in some way) and gay men always died. None of them could figure out how to be happy. No wonder it took me so long to come to terms with who I was.
Lol. #1. I just reread this and it got me in the feels for sure. Love just isn't for the young, and these men deserve this second chance. Thanks, buddy, so much.
Lol. You're right about the research. I worked extremely hard on the progression of Dr. Jergen's diagnosis. I felt it important I showed him as competent and thorough. In the end, I was satisfied. So glad it made you happy. Coy will certainly be happy, but Mitch has to go home to his new land and let this settle. It's really nice when you can make readers happy. Cheers, my friend!
#2 is powerful. #3 is bittersweet and touching and sad. #4 I saw as a metaphor for the progression of living. Surprisingly, it left me melancholy. I love the name Molasses. Molasses sandwiches were a staple of my childhood. This grouping was very good.
Sorry for your losses, Val. These were wonderful. Your metaphor poem was fantastic. I have long-gone pets and horses visit my dreams too. Get up is my daily mantra.
Lol. Thanks, Albert... as long as I'm in your top ten or so, I'm happy. I loved the significance of this chapter... the significance of building a bridge in his final days, something that will last. I see it as a metaphor for the relationships he has with the boys too. This isn't a man who's feeling sorry for himself, not really. He isn't about to curl up and die. If it weren't for Will, he might even have peace as he waits for his end. Glad you liked this one too, buddy... cheers!