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I think I agree with avid about Lane. He might be the key. Casey learned a bit today. Maybe he can use Lane's table to avoid the jock table vortex, yet still be on the team. I'm just hypothesizing here. Obviously we need more info, so we're waiting! A great story Ronyx, and an eye-opening chapter.

Watch out Jackson! You're having fun with Luke!

Thanks Def! You're right, creating David2 has put David into uncharted waters. He knows the direction he's going, but all the reefs and shoals ahead can cause unexpected consequences. Maybe Twoey will realize he's the one who holds the key. I have a feeling he won't move toward his mom though. I think you feel that too. It's amazing how well we can read his mind ...hehe. Tommy, well ...at least he realizes something's going on.

Thanks mitchelll ! Yes, there certainly is an element of that here. Rocky times ahead.

Oh Oh ...you just gave Parker an idea for his sequel.

Discovering. Saturday was January 5th. It was the first time I saw or spoke to Steve since the New Year’s Eve incident. He never did call me. I was very busy at work, once the winter break ended, but I was not going to initiate the call. I may have harbored a little resentment. Of course, Saturday was our day. After I somehow resigned from Pettibone's, Friday night was also to be our time, but with the holidays, it hadn’t yet become as deep a commitment as did Saturdays. I didn’t contact Steve

Hey oxala! That was TWICE you quoted Twoey's last complaint! you're two sneaky. too sneaky?? I'm shocked, shocked you think my humor is inappropriate!

Thanks oxala! I hope you enjoyed your 'twoey'

Thanks Tim! David thanks you too, for your confidence in him. You're right, of course, in the fact there will be a price to pay. There always is. Unfortunately the price is sometimes commensurate with the risks. I'm sensing huge risks ahead.

Hey Lisa! Thanks for all your comments and sorry for all your worries. At this point David2 is only one day old, so let's not jump to conclusions ...although it was a disquieting thought he had. Of course the van and David2's belief he is somehow KGB-worthy could set him up for damage. I guess we'll have to see how that plays out ...but it's NOT play

Great rant spikey!! What can I say? The only quibble I have is that David's fear of the results from revealing the fuckfest is real and frightening (to him). But he's just a kid - we should never forget that.

Thanks for the comments, Parker! Glad you picked up on the parallelism of the chapter! There seems to be collateral damage so far. The greatest might be David though. The battle starts Monday. (Twoey Time)

Thanks for your review jess! Lunch talk Monday should be worth listening to ...hehe. Tommy and Twoey don't have the best ties right now. Tommy is determined to figure things out though, so there's that.

Wow! A big chapter for the channel-crossed lovers Tim! One of the more endearing moments in this scene, which contained many, was the prospect, fully understood by Patrick, of a loving family, both immediate and extended. It was literally too much for him to bear. That was a touching section, well written. OK - bring on the aunt!

Well I made up for your saintly ways. Although I had some sort of mental warp and replaced Si's mom's name with Zander's mom's. I hate you can't edit those things!! Anyway, the same thought goes for both of them

But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For daws to peck at: I am not what I am. Oth. -WS *** Chuck I woke up with my morning wood poking into Matty's ass crack. No, actually his ass crack was squeezing around my erection and rubbing it up and down. Then I heard Matty whisper. “Somebody's happy to be here with me this morning.” I smiled and whispered back. “Oh yeah ...I am.” “Not you, silly.” He turned around to go under the covers. He started to blow me again. Then he stopped and

Hoho ...Bobby is starting to find the joy of sinful things! Beware. Interesting times ahead! Great chapter Ronyx!!

Thanks Lisa! Yeah, were not quite sure what to think about David. We DO know he's got to have everything in perfect order ...he has that little disability ...hehe. He seems to be viewing this as a battle between him and Johnson. The big difference is Johnson hasn't pulled away from HIS gang of allies. So it's not quite the one-on-one David envisions. I think Matty's a good guy -- a little over-sexed, but good. Now Matty/Mark is something else. Buckle up Chuck!

A fun and, ahem... interesting chapter Carlos! The big slumber party was a great idea to get all the younguns together, get to warm to each other, even though it was cold. And then, ahem... Chipper. He had been hinting, after all, but I think it caught CJ by surprise. It was nice to see CJ handle it so smoothly, and then at the end of the chapter, make sure everything was actually smooth between the friends. Speaking of smooth, Chipper was all of that as he explained why he was walking funny in the morning. Thanks for this!

Touching and strong. I hardly ever review poetry cuz I'm so dense, but this tugged at my (whatever I have). It's color was grey-asparagus. Thanks tim

Sooo ...there was a little Candy in that pumpkin after all! What were the odds? What are the odds she'll be at the wedding? A thoroughly delightful chapter Gary. It opened with an introduction on the right foot with Josh. It had its little sweaty freaky trembley worry section. Then it resolved into the triumph of good news, and ended with the coda just out of sight, but inevitably ahead. It was like a little symphony of emotions. I like your style

This chapter was a dash - a mad dash through Andy's week. It had rewarding moments, like Terry's beautiful words. It had blindingly surreal moments, like the track meet Andy was/wasn't aware of. It had moments of great anticipation, for the siblingrilling and, of course, the wedding itself. It had disquieting moments, like the now obsessive fear of becoming his father. But overall, I felt something a little off. I'll chalk it up to my suspicious nature, but it's there. Which means, of course, I can't wait for the next chapter. Good writing throughout this chapter Parker! It captured the breathless delirium of the dash.

Ryan - you're right. one step forward two steps back - but with the little motivation provided by the doc, maybe one and a half steps forward. A gritty chapter for Ryan, Rex! It showed so much of what he faces, but also a lot of what he's made of. Ultimately, all the better for Clayton/Ryan! Wonderful writing, very sympathetic and insightful. You've got a great story going here!

Hey Def! Thanks for the review! David thanks you for not stoning him You're right about him needing the very people he's shutting out, but of course he's shutting out EVERYONE. (Except Randy, Alex and ...we'll see: Chuck! -- gasp) As you guessed, Twoey will be pushed where he shouldn't go, and David won't be there to save him

Gee Dodger, I read this chapter hours ago and still don't know how to comment, but I will before I get swept away in all the other stories posted today. Robbie's out of control, that's all I can come up with. He's intelligent enough, but keeps doing dumb stuff. Thinking with the wrong head. I understand the motivation for Fran, and his delight in being able to perform, then his realization the gay part of his bi was maybe 99.8%. That's all stuff he really had no control over. And I understand his reluctance to come out because of Don. But he has to realize he can't tell Fran he's gay (and have her ultimately take him seriously) without coming out to Don. He also has to be able to realize he can't have Nathan without the aforementioned sunshine. Whew! Soooo ...I'm unable to comment intelligently. But then Robbie is unable to think intelligently. Maybe it's a draw? Anyway, it sure is entertaining! Keep 'em coming!!