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We all weep at the sad news that he died now, instead of when the nurse said, “It’s a boy!” I Clowns - Federico Fellini *** Twoey This was too damned frustrating! The beginning and end of my day were both stained with the strange behavior of the boy I thought loved me. Where was my David? Where was the boy who kissed me in the hospital? What has become of him? I woke up this morning remembering that strange phone call to him last night. I had been worried he hated me, but wh

Thanks, Def! Haha--He probably should have left Tommy in charge of David. Donny's reward. Wonder what that will do to David's being-in-control of his life. Well, whatever happens, it's approaching fast. Faster than David can dodge the bullets. I think everyone sort of realizes that by now.

Thanks, CG! Hey, are you reading ahead? A maze-rat. What a wonderful concept. I wish I had put that phrase into David's mouth when he came to the same conclusion you did!

Thanks for the kind comments, jess! Lots of stuff is yet to be resolved and our hero stinks at finding the correct resolution. I WAS going to stretch the last chapters out so we would have resolution on the States' Nov. 8th election day resolution. Sort of a twofer for Twoey. But that would be just cruel. The story began on August 7, 2015 and will end on September 7, 2016--unless I drown while sailing off Maine. If that happens, Spikey promised to finish the story.

Thanks, Spikey! Well, the family IS going to hang around for Christmas. They're leaving Dec. 26. And right, we only know what David surmises (about it being a wedding). I agree that Donny is falling for David. Now how does David feel? I have a sneaking suspicion we're close to finding out. I think he has a history of not handling internal conflict very well.

Thanks, Parker! Yep! The exactly wrong moment to abandon his son. And clearly David has been feeling this coming on. He's already moved his Dad to 'Tommy's father.' We know where that ends up, too. David is beyond spiraling--he's in free fall.

Thanks, Hunter! A person like David can express forgiveness only if he feels safe. (remember his no-hate campaign?) --which might explain how unsafe he feels right now. Twoey and David do need to talk more, ad in #114 Twoey will realize that also. Hopefully (for Team Twoey) it's not already too late. It is almost New Year's.

Thanks, lux! I guess you can't walk out on David and expect him to love you ...EVER AGAIN. That could bode ill for Twoey if David sees him in that way. (I guess that would be a +1 for Team Donny.)

Thanks, Tim! Yes, there are. And we have experience in knowing where it eventually leads.

An EPIC way to slip into Book 2! Now all we have to do is hold off the mob who's armed with torches and pitchforks!

Well Carl, you managed a (sort of) happy ending out of a story that didn't look like it could have one. It was a very nicely told tale. Other than some unbelievable homophobes (but it was the 50's) most of the characters were really interesting! Thanks for sharing this!

Well, I don't know about there not being anything to fear anymore, but it was a good chapter for Devin. He got to see people supporting him. Vincente coming to the practice, the team being behind him, Bryce not abandoning him and the encouraging words from Luke. It'll give Devin something to fall back on if he has a little setback. We all need that support.

Jimmy LaPlane?? Yikes! That's all David would need right now!

I vote for the obvious choice: Emi. (I hope you didn't think I was gonna say Trump)

If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll *** Twoey stood in front of me, but I was facing his back. Come closer, he told me, although I could hear no voice. I did, and my erection rode into his butt-crack. It’s how I realized we were naked. Startled, I pushed him away, then turned. Soon our bodies were touching again, this time he was pressing into my rear. It’s when I heard his voice. The voice I used to hear when

Simply stupendous and seriously silly!! Two oxymorons, I know, but apt. And you have gaffed us; both spearing and fleecing us of our seriousness.

Thanks You, TH! Your nice words about this chapter has made MY day!!

Thanks, Dayne! Funny, "The Last Straw" was my original name for this chapter. Your description of the cycle in an abusive relationship is scarily accurate. I hope you're a psychologist and not a former victim. Although you painted Indy's situation pretty well too. Your analysis of Ginny, while it doesn't exonerate her, does portray a most likely scenario. Erik never did anything in front of her (before the weekend) and she couldn't see what was going on in school (although she works there). There is also the fact she has a book about to be released and a tour only days ahead. But I think even she'd agree that should have sensed something wrong, somewhere.

Thanks, Hunter! My! You did let your hair down there! Wooo!! Twoey and David HAVE to be drawn together now, right? Just don't tell Donny.

Thanks, jess! As I recall, the only times Tommy didn't like someone was when he thought they were hitting on his brother. There are actually a few dramatic moments coming before the party, so you won't have to wait. Now, we just have to wonder what will happen when Twoey gets a name placed on the mystery boy, suddenly in David's life. Remember how he was with Alex at the hospital? And she was a girl!

Thanks, spikey! We only knew Gary from what David painted. If we start reading between the lines of what we've seen of his actions, he might be a little more street smart than we originally guessed. And he runs errands for Mel's father, whom he once referred to as possibly putting a bullet in his head if he ever got Mel pregnant. So, Gary isn't someone you want to cross. His Uncle and future Father-in-Law give him a powerful pair of allies. I agree, lux did a great job of analysis. Now, about Ginny, no it wasn't her finest hour. Somehow Erik never set off a warning bell. She either wasn't paying close attention or he was slicker than he's shown lately. Oh well. Shit happens. Tomorrow (David time) you get to see Donny and Twoey alone with David (not at the same time--whew!). Maybe one of the teams will get some ammunition.

Thanks, CG! Yes, lux wrote quite a little psychological analysis there. I think he summarized what we know about David and Twoey pretty well. Let's hope the pull of the attraction between those two boys overcomes their hangups. That is, if you're on Team Twoey. Anyway, David and Twoey have a nice talk tomorrow (David time).

Thanks, Parker! Yes, it's been a while since we heard from Twoey in any depth. Your wish is my command! The next chapter has a long conversation between Twoey and David. We'll get a little more insight into Twoey. But, I won't slight the Team Donny gang. I think Saturday's shopping spectacle may have ignited Donny a bit.

Thanks, lux! That's quite a lot of analysis you did there. But, of course, it's not all from this chapter. 112 probably firmed up some of these things for us. In a way, Twoey and David complement each other. David compartmentalizes and Twoey is all emotion. David has emotion too, but it's all bottled up. So Team Twoey does have some hope. Twoey is already suspicious of the unnamed boy. That could become interesting.

Thanks Tim, Haha--you're right, he seems to be gone and Gary's team will probably make sure he doesn't attempt a comeback.