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Coward! Running away like Nash is doing is so unbecoming of you.

Hey @drpaladin I hope you are enjoying the trip. No spoilers here, but it will soon get exhaustingly much worse, then fantastically much better. Don't give up! (At one point I almost did give up and that point is coming soon.) It will be an amazing and exciting trip!

But @kbois add so much fun to the comments. Admit it!

Hey Albert! Sawasdee Khrup! 🙏 Tell Steve I said Hi! Has the weather improved in Nevada? Hope you and Steve are playing it safe. I really get concerned when I hear about a Covid spike. I have two friends in isolation here, but fortunately one is OK and will be out and about tomorrow and the other in 3 days. Take care of the both of you.

Hi Dugh! Glad that you are up for a visit. I always miss you when you are not here at the same time I'm up and about. Here's one for mom also.

Me too. Feel free to PM me. Especially when @kbois start to give you a bad time! I bought popcorn to enjoy the comments you two use to snip at each other. I have been really enjoying Jay's Loe Life.

Too true! Thanks and just so you know, I really enjoy reading your comments in this and many of the stories we both have read.

That is one reason why I love your stories. They are never "Temporarily on hold" or "abandoned". BTW since you live on the coast I assume you love seafood. You can PM me if you ever have a great recipe to share.

I forgot to mention that I did live in Toledo very briefly. My mom moved there just after my high school graduation, and I only spent one summer there until I left for Eugene. I am following you, and will definitely read the story. When do you expect to publish it?

Good day all! Sawasdee Khrup!🙏 I see that Texy is littering glitter once more.

I just wait until they grow enough to take themselves to the garbage can.

Born in Portland, but raised in Estacada until my parents moved to Sheridan for my high school years. College in Eugene, then to Portland where I spent 30 years (except some summers in Corvallis and Newport getting my MS degree). Then moving to my dream home in Brightwood for 10 years before I retired to Chiang Mai. BTW I didn't get "roasted" until I moved to Thailand. 😄

Can you imagine Tab Hunter in a buzz cut? Sorry, but blonds do not do buzz cuts well. Just to be clear I live in Chiang Mai, Thailand which is just as beautiful as Bangkok is not.

Hey mrsgnomie! Great plug for Crater Lake. Just keep quiet about all the other hidden gems in Oregon and the western US. Don't need a lot of tourist spoiling everything. As a born there, raised there, and lived there for 60 years Oregonian this one had me rolling on the floor. I retired to Thailand 12 years ago and trust me, it is a great place to live. OK, back to the story. Some things I liked: Nash's lawyer Sam and his gift Sunday Serenade Charades Shayla's perspective Nash being honest about the split with friends and family Some things I am so so with: Nash's relationship with his dad. It is a bit dysfunctional. The haircut, still to be determined, but hope it is not a buzz cut. Things I don't like: Lee laying hands on Nash's hair Penn not being honest about his marriage. (Could this be mrsgnomie's upcoming betrayal?) Nash's frustrated feelings for Penn. See ⬆️ As always another brilliantly written chapter!

I think you meant to say the "cliffhanging you've been enjoying!

We don't know much about Cam, and I am still undecided. I am warming up to her even if she drinks too much when visiting her hometown. I have my own theory about the whole set up, which involves a broken hearted Penn, who on the rebound marries a close friend. It doesn't work, but they stay married in name only. That's all I'm saying just in case I'm right. I like to guess, but don't want to spoil. I don't read ahead, so I just may be embarrassed when the truth comes out later. Just want to thank mrsgnomie for a great chapter in this binge worth story that challenges my deductive skills.

I can't believe that Paul was given a "Get Out of Jail Free" card by Nash, then blows it all away with his arrogant attack on Nash. Nash had no choice but to resign. That and the family's lack of support for Nash of course set Wayne off. Nash is upset, so he was not thinking right when he hurt Penn with his words. I am glad that Ryan and Wayne to Nash to settle down and relax at the Sunday get together. I had a lot of fun picturing in my mind the game being played. The Knotts have become a family to Nash. It is fun to see Nash start to openly flirt with Penn. I loved the stumbling and falling Penn when Nash mentioned the lap dance. So much fun in this chapter! Way to go mrsgnomie!

There is a hell of a lot to consider in this chapter. I need to do one of my lists to organise my thoughts. Penn had originally said it wasn't the he didn't like Lee, it was just complicated. That was a lie. He now admits he hated Lee since high school. It is apparent that Penn's marriage is a sham. His wife and he don't seem to live together for any length of time, and they don't have any children. Penn is shifting his emotional and relational investments. Penn may not have known about Lee's infidelity, but I am sure that at least Ryan knows even if he hasn't discussed it with Penn. Based on Ryan and Logan's words and actions, I think they know that Penn would like something more that a best friend relationship with Nash. I am willing to bet Penn's feelings of hatred of Lee since high school are the result of Lee's relationship with Nash in high school. I also think that Paul and Lee are making plans to really screw things over for Nash. Lee is so self centered it is impossible to believe he wants Nash back. To me the whole counselling sham is just another way to betray Nash. Nash trusts Penn enough to reveal what is happening and how he feels. Penn is compassionate and understanding to openly demonstrate that if nothing else, Nash still has his support unconditionally. Like I said, you have given readers a lot to think about. I know it is just a list, but it also is a guide to where I think the story is headed. This is a wonderfully written emotional turning point for the story. PS I really hate Paul. Lee, too.

Sounding a bit like Penn?

You know that when a character connects and resonates with the character(s) you have created a great story. This story is great. I was well prepared for what was to happen in this chapter. I already suspected what was to happen and who were involve. When the moment hit, however, I was shocked, upset, angry and tired. I felt to some degree the same as Nash. I couldn't accept the betrayal of Lee. I hated Paul for his treatment of a once good friend, Nash. I was even angry at the Knott brothers for knowing the truth, even if they did the only things they could do to help Nash knowing he would find out sooner or later. Nash's acquiescence to Lee's requests got me mad at Nash. Nash knows that their marriage is toxic and should be ended, but elects to stretch out the pain. Why? Like I said, Great Chapter even if it made me very emotional! 😲😭

Like I said, Fortunately for me I am not Texy's nanny. I bet he even says that to his mom. 😠

If I were your nanny, I'd tell you to go to bed! Fortunately, I don't have that job.

A very complex chapter that has me trying to figure out what really is going on. While I think on that, I do have to say I really was impressed by some of the descriptions of Oregon. I spent several summers in Newport and this describe it well. Nash's realisation of how the Knott brothers treat Lee and how feels about Penn is harsh, but understandable. When Nash, out of character and rude, makes them understand the situation. I think it also earns their respect as Nash shows them his loyalty to Lee. Penn's response is the most telling when they say they like Lee, but have been excluding Lee. Penn simply said it is "complicated". I suspect that may be an understatement. It is hard not to be binging on this compelling story. Thanks again Mrsgnomie!

A lot of intriguing comments. I also suspect that there are some issues with infidelity among some of the couples to which Nash is totally oblivious. I think that Penn knows what is going on and part of the way he behaves around Noah is from guilt at keeping things secret from Nash. It is interesting how Penn keeps trying to impress Nash. Ryan seems to be the ring leader for the whole charade and is very pushy about getting his way. Jane did say Ryan was very goal oriented. I love that this is set in Oregon, my home state. The jet boat trips on the Rogue River are memorable and filled with wildlife and wild rides no matter where you start and finish. Another great chapter!

I know the inevitable will happen, but am enjoying the story very much. You create such interesting and beautiful characters. I really love Nash with all his compassion for kids and sense of fun. Some interesting foreshadowing is also present in the comments by Penn's brothers. I enjoy trying to guess your next move as always. The Clubble was so fun in construction and use. I also thought Nash's speech was excellent. The switch of clothes and roles fits the characters and also provided some hearty laughs. Great chapter @Mrsgnomie! This is as good as all your other stories I have read.