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Thanks, lux! Yes, it does seem Gary and Toph are slowly worming their way into each other's hearts. Gary hasn't said, "I love you" yet and Toph hasn't called him a bf yet, so there is still a distance yet to go.

You’re telling them the current truth.... Truth is an artifact of the present. It’s time that changes. The Bend of the World - Jacob Bacharach *** I hardly slept at all last night. My best friend was telling me my boyfriend was trying to isolate me and would ultimately become abusive. And he did hit me, even though I might have driven him to snapping. And he has been sorta physically pushing me and steering me ...a little. Mike told me David saw it too. But the worst thing

Naughty tim, naughty. I loved it!

Insight. It came to me, for the first time in my life, that I was gaining insight. May Day was on a Wednesday this year. I was surprised to discover Luke did intend to premier the show on that day. I’m sure I had previously explained that the gallery, along with most businesses, closed on Wednesdays in our little town. Since there was no competition from extrinsic chain stores, they were able to retain this small gesture of gentility. To have Luke open on Wednesday, featuring my show, revealed

Thank you, jess! I think Erik must have been getting overconfident. He didn't size up the Syracuse boys well at all. Know your enemies, somebody must have once said somewhere at sometime. Isn't David/Donny just so perfect? [That was for the Team Donny crew] Don't you wonder how David would have acted with Donny's advances back in September, when he ran away from Twoey? I guess timing is everything as someone no doubt said somewhere at sometime, If not, I just did.

Another perfect chapter, Carl! You usually put such great words into Geoff's mind, but this chapter was a gold mine. I’m teaching myself to read Sanskrit, too, but I’m not that sad Boyfriends just go find another dick looking for a friend If I was going to kill myself, why have abs? he needed someone to sleep with him. Maybe that’s why he stole Mr. Crowley. Great story, Carl!

I was debating, but I think I have to agree with Graeme that it was a positive chapter. I was debating, because you could read some negative stuff into it, as some of the reviewers have. But Leo clearly goes back a long way with Dorian, and I'm pretty sure wasn't giving him a snow job. He knows what he wants (for the campaign) and was pretty up-front with Dorian. They both know exactly what's at stake. It was interesting that the presidential candidate wasn't in the gay-bashing camp. That actually gives Daddy a second good reason to come around. So maybe it'll work out. Maybe Dorian will have a bargaining chip. Stranger things have happened in politics. This whole thing sort of resembles Dick Cheney in a way.

At first, we wonder what's up with Chase! Then we wonder if Joey and Chase have been playing this little game. After all, Chase must have played it before and Joey is his 'only' friend. So now we wonder if one or both are in the closet. Both would make sense but be totally weird. The rules seem to indicate one of the two is not. The possibility Joey is gay and Chase is not seems remote, but deliciously pregnant with possibilities. Great chapter, Milos--and nicely described!

Great soundtrack! Fits the feeling of the story like it was written for it. Thanks for the link.

Thanks CG! You would think with having his arm almost dislocated, getting warnings shouted to him, and then old friends Mike and Alan explaining stuff to him, that Twoey would get the message. But I can tell you know him pretty well if you suggest backsliding. The draw of the only boyfriend he thinks he can have is pretty strong. We'll have to hope Ginny puts some sense into his head. And David! What will he do when he finds out Twoey has been hit by Erik?

Thanks spikey! I thought it was my JOB to piss you off! Donny is a good guy and is good for David, especially right now. Can you imagine the crap David would have talked himself into Saturday if Donny didn't get him away from everything to have some fun? I think Donny might have realized that on Friday night, hence the shopping plan. Erik was no surprise. Hunter mentioned he may have gone on the attack so early because he knew Mike was the REAL friend he had to shed since the Daleville boys are very recent. He might be on to something there. In fairness to everyone in Daleville, they never saw Erik do anything and only guessed at what he was up to. I don't think any of them saw him as an imminent threat. (Maybe Randy) Even Ginny only saw the one instance of Twoey being pushed out of the house, and there are pushes guys do and pushes guys do. It might not have appeared ominous to her, although Twoey started to put the pattern together but, of course, kept it to himself.

Thanks Def! Gary got a wake-up call when David was attacked. He's never going to make that mistake again. He sure went into attack mode with Uncle John to make sure David's enemies were all erased. He seems to be taking over as the Daleville point-man for Twoey, also. David/Donny/singleTwoey does sound like a slight headache brewing.

Thank you Parker! I think witnessing Erik in action made all the difference. Up to that moment, all we had was speculation. Let's hope Twoey can break out of the spell he seems to be in. Even David admitted he had a rare and wonderful day. It sounded like lots of fun, too. Did it come too late for him? He has a lot to work through, and he hasn't yet heard about Twoey being hit by Erik.

Thanks Ron! Yeah, I think the other ERIK-shoe hasn't dropped yet.

Thank you Hunter! You're right. If David had witnessed that, we can only guess what would have happened. He totally lost it when he THOUGHT Biggy might have hit Twoey. What would he do to Erik if he saw him manhandle Twoey? Oh wait! David hasn't learned about it yet. There's still time! That should get the Team Twoey guys rooting!

Thanks lux! I guess those orange cones steered me away from that dangerous meeting that never happened. Oh yes, something will have to be done about Erik.

I'm sorry I totally missed this when it was posted (I missed lots of chapters that day!) MrM! This is a thoroughly delightful story. It kisses the myths with just the right touch. You're very good at this! Thank you for sharing!

OMG how did I miss this post? You had me rolling on the floor, my friend. Absolutely brilliant and naughtily er ...polar!

Thank you Lisa! Yeah, I think we've all given up naming the couple. Maybe they'll give themselves cute names and we'll join those. I think Toph is approaching "the talk" with Gary. Then maybe those words will move from his mind to his mouth. You know how Toph is with most stuff, baby steps and slow ones, at that! Also his "failure" with Steve weighs heavily. The next chapter will show Luke a little more. That special TALON group has become a replacement for his blood-family.

Then the great hour struck, and every man showed himself in his true colors Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoyevsky *** I woke at five this morning. I had no nightmares and no dreams that I could remember. I was rested and content. After my session with Keating yesterday, I was worried about that. But after my session with Donny, I think that part of me might have gotten cured. I didn’t want to shower yet or make any noise to wake up my brother or anyone else, so I picked u

I don't think Leo is there to take him out of school. Maybe find out the facts? Get him some security? Or maybe it has nothing to do with that and is something completely unrelated. I guess Ron will just make us wait. Exciting chapter, Ron!

Nice chapter mitchelll ! Thomas and the senator! Just who we need in the mix. ...haha I like how Viktor goes from being the bad guy to possibly the good guy to the guy we don't like but might need. You've really kept him mysterious, and that's clever. Living with Jason will be interesting, especially to his family. Thanks for this chapter!

I don't see how this attack can be taken so casually. It was a hate crime and he was stabbed! The college is going to react in some way. They HAVE to. It happened right on their campus. Bryce will react to, when he finds out. And how he reacts will define him. Devin better get thoughts of blaming this on Bryce out of his mind, though. Another interesting chapter, Hunter!

Congratulations Parker, and well deserved. A to Z was not only good, not only well written, not only had outstanding characters, but was unique. Quite the combination of assets IMHO.

Oh Wow! What a great beginning Carl! Poor Will! What a horrible childhood, if you want to call it that. However, it has made him a good judge of character, as long as the character in question is a truck driver. The good thing about the arrest is he won't have that woman inflicted on him! Thank You, Jesus!