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Poor Marco. He has definitely had a hard life, and the only thing of value he has, Giaco's friendship seems to him to have been stolen from him by Dani. I know that Dani feels terrible and wants to help. His words to Giaco were an attempt to heal the split. I do hope he tries harder to get to know both Marco and Emilia. Their friendship could be important to him in the future. The bright spot of the day was Giaco's success in unknowingly helping Dani conquer his fear. Giaco's words were a balm on Dani's soul. I do share the concerns brought up by other comments. I also hope that Dani doesn't get overconfident and take dangerous risks. A very well written chapter full of tension, sadness and joy.

I am enjoying reading the various comments speculating about what and why Giaco is not telling Dani. However, knowing Giaco is a victim of Antonio I suspect that Antonio is doing the same thing to Giaco that he did to Michele. Antonio is threatening to tell everyone that Giaco is gay, true or not. Giaco is only 12, and has all the insecurities of boys that age. However, the bedroom scene when Dani and Giaco try on each other's clothes does raise some interesting questions. Marco is a spitfire, and I like that he wants to have his friend back. Dani should recognise Marco's feelings, and try find a way to reconcile the group of friends. I know it will be tough since Giaco is distancing himself from his friends to protect them from the criminals Giaco associates with. After all, isn't Dani a superhero dedicated to help all, including Marco? Great chapter.

Dani's first date with Giacomo went well. I think that they may become very good friends. Marco's jealously has grown and probably will become a problem. The change of clothes scene was both awkward and cute. Dani hasn't ever done something like that, so is feeling strange. I do hope Dani updates Toto and Michele soon. I don't like that he is keeping this particular secret. Both Dani and Giacomo are in a dangerous position.

I am glad that Dani has told Toto and Michele about Giacomo and his involvement with Antonio. Also, about the connection with the crimes and the police chief. I do wish he would try to find Toto and Michele again and tell them about what he has learned about the Neri family and threats to Salvatore. I doubt that Salvatore would tell Toto, since Salvatore is very protective of Toto and probably doesn't want to worry him. Salvatore is probably worried that the knowledge would also distract Toto from his studies. Marco seems to be jealous of Giacomo's attentions to Dani. It is probably the result of Marco crushing on Giacomo. They are all young, but that is common at their age. Dani is excited to have a friend now that is his own age. I worry that Dani may take unreasonable actions to protect Giacomo and face even greater danger.

I loved this passage. Describing Dani's morning was a pleasant prelude to the anxious afternoon encounter. Dani is now in dangerous territory. Whether or not the crime is a simple protection racket or something more evil, the combination of a officer of the law working with a criminal in a small town is not a safe situation for either Dani or Giacomo. Deadly accidents can happen as Dani is fully aware of. Dani shows his compassion helping the injured Giacomo. I am also upset that Antonio is a part of this. Those bruises can be the result of many different actions. Knowing Antonio's history and character, the bruises could also be the result of sadistic or sexual abuse. How did Giacomo get involved with these people? I do hope that Dani seeks help with this. A twelve almost 13 year old kid is not powerful enough to fight these people by himself. Great start to this story James. You immediately escalated it from a mystery to a monumental and dangerous adventure for Dani.

Spoken like a true DID. Sorry, but sharing the same body does not count.

Hi Page! I saw the chicken and waffle dish you made for Max and was drooling. Max sure knows how to pick good food! 😄

Hi Gary, I hope you are doing well and the rest of your day was good. I had to look up the incident you mentioned. It was a mess. The joke was totally inappropriate, but that is no excuse for Smith's violence. The Oscar audience world wide is huge and includes many impressionable children. This was so wrong, so many ways.

Hi Drew! Hope you are well and having a great day. Just so you know, we are not targeting the shy, humble Cutie Pi, just the evil emperor alternate ego.

Dani is an information sponge during the day as he observes Giacomo and his mom, then learns more about the protection racket from Angelo. During lunch he is again observing Giacomo and his friends when he hears the attack. Later, he sees the damaged Da Rossi and learns even more from Enzo. Being Dani, he is becoming more worried and concerned for the safety of his village. I fear that he will face danger as he searches out more information on both Giacomo and the protection racket. Going home from the party (which was fun, especially the Twister game) he suspiciously follows Giacomo who seems to be looking at many different shops. Dani's curiosity and imagination are ramping up. He really needs to talk to someone he trusts before he gets into trouble.

Good Morning/Evening All I hope you all had a great Sunday!

Dani is still the delightful youth with seemly unlimited energy and curiosity he was in Together We Can Fly. You have set the story up for a great adventure with Dani as the hero he has always wanted to become. The village still remains in our hearts as a beautiful and safe place, but now it is threatened by insidious criminals. Everything is set up for another great story. Glad you have again visited the community and people of Ravello.

Good night all! Hope you all have a great day!

Unrequited love may be a bore for some people, but for Toto it is filled with confusion and sadness as he and his best friend, Michele, continue to explore and play on the hillside villages above the Amalfi coast. Both Toto and Michele are at turning points in their lives, but will they turn to each other or turn away? As they deal with each other, they are joined by some new characters that hold both hope and fear for both. Beautifully written prose that immerses the reader in the verdant hillside villas of the Amalfi coast of Italy. This wonderful story I highly recommend for its compelling storyline and wonderfully engaging characters. This is the fourth book in the series and it is a wonderful tale. However, it would be best read after reading the first three is this awesome series. You will love and enjoy them all.

Enzo may still need to heal from his abuse, but he has learned to care about those in the village. Dani's rescue and return to his parents was a special moment. I loved the ending where Toto and Michele are now talking about their life together and Toto has decided to go to a university. I loved this story and the others leading up to it. They are unique, but flow sweetly from one story to the next. By structuring them as a novel, two short stories and another novel, there was no disturbing feeling of being jarred from the shifts in time or character. Very masterfully crafted stories unified by setting and carefully integrated characters. Brilliant!

Hi Clo! Sawasdee Khrup! Texy seems a bit upset with us today. Unfortunately, he has gone to bed so the teasing has also stopped.

AFter spending a beautiful day together and meeting friends for dinner, Dani's disappearance is distressing. I honestly think he is alright. He probably went to... and fell asleep after an exhausting day riding around Ravello.

Excellent News!!! I so look forward to finishing this book, then have another one on the way! You're the best. ❤️

Poor Claudia! How could Toto let her stew like that after all she has done? Pay back is such a bit..! Toto overhearing Michele's parent assuring Michele that they still loved him and accepted him was a good way to help both boys overcome any feelings of guilt. Their day together was very special especially when Michele started to demonstrate his affection for Toto. Of course there is the small problem of guilt over Dani, but I am sure the boys will make that up to Dani soon. Toto's realisation of what his father has sacrificed for Toto is a major turning point. I think Toto understands why his father is so driven to make sure that Toto has the options in life that Salvatore feels he has missed. I better understand both Toto and his father. Beautiful and loving chapter.

In retrospect it is obvious why Michele has been having problems accepting his feelings for Toto. His parents are loving and seem to accept that Toto is gay. They don't forbid Michele from seeing Toto. They have let Michele know their expectations, and he feels a great deal of pressure to meet those expectations. Toto shows restraint in order to support Michele as he tries to determine what he needs to do. I appreciate Bella's support and help for Michele getting to accept his love for Toto. Keeping this a secret is not the answer however. I think both boys need to talk with Marta, Claudia, Bella, Anna, Angelo and Gianni to get advice on how to proceed. Also, based on his past help and advice, Father Stefano would be a great support when finally talking with Michele's parents. All may not be well in paradise, but it is improving.

Fearless Max once again tells it like it is! I would love to have a picture of your face when he said that.

Is this a hint that you are writing a new book, or referring to the last one that is set in Jevikel and Kadin's future?

This was a very interesting chapter that contained both information and mystery. The information about Earth's fate, the relationship of colonists to members of the space ship's crew and more about the economy and diversity of the planet's settlements added to my understanding of this world and its history. The dreams of Thad and Ned are great ways to add some suspense to the story. I also love the comments and questions asked by other readers. I look forward to finding the answers to these questions. I continue to love this story and can't wait for the new chapter. PS I did appreciate this statement by CincyKris. It definitely resonated with my feelings about the story.

Sorry Texy, but the video makes it sound so quick and easy even I could probably make a pizza. They are not easy. I do wish Buddy had made a thin crust pizza tho.

Good Evening Page I did like the video of Buddy's sandwich, but the pizza one was even better. I think Texy could even handle that one.