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Orson is a good man and will have some great people to support his recovery if he chooses to go to Camp Refuge. He needs a second chance and that is the purpose of the camp.

Ivan has his farm, and may have some plans to establish a ranch if he wants the horses to be profitable. Looking forward to new adventures on this vacation. With Arnaud as a guide the trip to Greece will be very special. I wonder what new inspirations there will be for Armand and Carl.

It is great to see Armand's worries were needless about the old boys. Those boys are great sons that enjoy spending time with the family. I also like how the family is growing by bonding their friends to the family. Ivan is an excellent young farmer and expanding his farm may be a lifetime pursuit. Carl now has two excellent teachers who will help him find his own greatness. I love reading about this amazing family.

That Holier Than Thou piece of crap is back. Connor still has a stick up his ass, and this time he wants to save souls without using religion. I will probably end up hating more very soon. I wonder what sort of idiots will be in his new set of groupies. Zoey and Jonathan should be detectives. The both were skilled and effectively got the information they wanted. Rusty seems to be relieved two have confessed. For me the surprise was Rusty finally contacting the singing coach arranged by Francine. Why the quick in and out? My guess was that Mrs. May simply asked Rusty to sing something that would impress her. When he did, she was.

Wade and Thad are fun roommates and get along well with Trevor. I really enjoy the humor in their playful conversations. Trevor has found Cassidy and it seems they enjoy many of the same things. It will make his time in Burney much more enjoyable.

I am a bit conflicted about Gianni's actions. I know he wants to help Sami understand his own cultural background. That is admirable. However, by his actions he withholds certain things from Sami who wants to be part of the family. Poor Sami is getting mixed messages. Sami is not condemned to hell if he eats pork. I have Muslim friends who are strict about foods, and others like Reza that are not. It would have been better if Gianni had explained as he did, but no forbid Sami from eating certain foods. As Sami gets older and more instructions in Muslim beliefs he can make decision about his own choices. Gianni is rushing things and should relax.

This got me laughing so much! Mason and Jeremy are skating close to the edge on thin ice. Greg's got of trust in them to not tell Clay. I wouldn't want to be in Greg's shoes. Nasty cliffhanger. 😈 Great chapter.

I love these wonder kids! Jeremy is a hero for loving and taking care of them. He deserves Mason's love. I hope things go well for all. This is a very lovely story!

Mason is one smart guy. He is doing what he needs to do to protect himself and still get the man he loves. I like Orson and hope he visits Clay in California. I seems like Clay is on track to return for Mason's birthday.

AIDS does shorten life still, but it is now the bogeyman it once was. With care, Jeremy and Mason could have a long and loving life together. I wish this for them. I have some young friends with AIDS (about 35 years old) and they are expected to live for about 35 to 40 years more. However, that's with current medical treatments. With advancements in medicines they will probably live longer. With what is happening, everyone is a bit lonely and isolated. I hope they all take time to reflect on what is going good in their lives. Soon all will be together again. I look forward to the happiness when that happens. Great writing @Wayne Gray!

I appreciate the courageous honesty of the comments to this chapter. I demonstrates the care and love of the GA community. The issue of being HIV-POS was dealt with beautifully and with great sensitivity. I was lucky, but lost many wonderful friends to AIDS in the early years. I still have POS friends, but they are living good lives with the medicines now available. Clay will definitely have a difficult time accepting any relationship between Jeremy and Mason, but there is hope.

I haven't mentioned it before but kombucha is really a great drink. I never heard of it before I moved to Thailand. I do enjoy both the non-alcoholic and alcoholic versions in many flavors. Clay asked Greg to marry him! Yes! Now to get to Huntsville, close up the shop there and return to CA. Mason is in love with Jeremy and made it very clear he is interest while under the influence of alcohol. I suspect its the age thing that is upsetting Jeremy, just not sure yet.

I also like and respect what @AC Benus has contributed here to my knowledge of gay history. Well said @Mikiesboy!

Mason is certainly excited at seeing Jeremy again. Of course he is a teenager. I think Mason will have a different take on the matter of smelling Jeremy's hair. He does seem to focus on the hair a lot. The talk with Greg quickly got Mason to realize that life as a gay can be dangerous, and why Greg is quiet about being gay. The situation now is potentially more difficult with the homophobic park ranger. I am sure Henry will be a problem for them.

Glad you are testing. I had the same thing three weeks agp. It was a bad coid. Hope you get well fast.

Mason may not know it yet, but I suspect he will develop a strong attraction to Jeremy. Teenage hormones will often cause quick reactions, but that one was almost immediate. Jeremy being older and probably aware of the laws will probably keep things from going too far, at least until Mason's birthday. However, if they do connect that will be one more reason for he and his father to relocate to California permanently. I love how this story is progressing. I do wonder how it will tie in with Guarded.

After the initial shock and conversation, Mason had quickly tried to rethink and adjust his attitude. That's kind of novel for a teenager that knows everything. I like that he is trying hard to make his dad happy. Great writing.

Having Clay and Mason visiting was a very good idea. Now Clay is away from Huntsville he can be himself and explore something he has wanted. That Clay and Greg immediately fit well together is entirely believable. They have 20 years of friendship and a great deal of trust built on their experiences together. Clay appears to be demisexual. He can form a sexual attraction only with a person he is already strongly bonded to. Mason is confused, but I'm not sure why. I like Greg's idea for the campground. Both Clay and Mason also seem very supportive. I'm willing to bet that Clay will return after he settles his affairs in Huntsville. I doubt he will want to resume his own life and leave Greg. Mason definitely would be in heaven if he could stay where he is right now.

I'm hooked already. The northern California coastal mountains are so beautiful for the setting. I also like Greg who is independent, resourceful, and wants a better life. Great start!

I love Bouncer. Once again he has shown his intelligence and loyalty. The Kardoval got the justice they deserve. Timok is perplexing, but smart enough and strong enough to get the proof Garjah needs to prove the Kardoval's evil intent to the people.

Getting ready for Christmas is exciting for Gianni, but he doesn't seem to realize that for Sami it is a confusing time. Sami doesn't have the past experiences to understand the holiday. Reza's experiences were more like Gianni, but Reza did a good job of advising Gianni. I had to laugh at Claudia's embarrassment for her statement. Reza at least defused the situation very kindly. Reza and Tiz are going to be a big help with Sami. I can see that these two couples will become very good friends. I wish Marco was not having so much trouble with his parents. Would it help his parents if they talked to Salvatore? If I remember correctly Michele and his father (Salvatore?) had a similar situation. Maybe Michele can talk to Marco also. Giaco is having problems sharing Dani with Marco. Part of Giaco's problem is he hasn't decided himself if he can give to Dani what Dani wants to give to Giaco.

Corbin has found a nice cabin in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho where he can remain off the grid and hidden. His secret past means he can trust no one as he tries to tries to build a new life. He struggles in this new and unfamiliar environment. His past will not let him go and looms over him all the time. This is a suspenseful adventure filled with mysteries that will have you on the edge as Corbin finds love, danger, and intrigue. The story is compelling, smoldering and well paced. A great read!

The stage is almost set for the party. Can't wait to see what happens next.

My head is beginning to spin at all the intrigue in this story. Either that or I'm being possessed by a demon. Stefano seems to have a lot of connections and spies everywhere that make him both very dangerous and powerful. Is Corbin in the middle of a war between two Families? The great suspense in the story just keeps building. At least Travis seems to be clueless to the machinations of his wife. Of course, that doesn't mean he won't talk about his work freely when home.

I don't like that Corbin has to work with the mafia. I can see why Paul is upset, but glad that he is stand by Corbin. I too question why they have been asked by Luca to go on the trip. Is the trip to get them out of Hailey?