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Hey @kbois Caleb's eyes don't match the picture.

No, it's not. I had a lot of fun when I read them. Either you are very humble, or embarrassed to reveal your inner Drama Queen. Fortunately, your drama queen escaped in Three Strikes and unleashed an explosion of fun, frolic, and deliciously snarky comments everywhere. I submit this random quote from Chapter 3 as proof. Who knew reading about a baseball game could be so fun? The only things missing from your early stories are the comments from @kbois

Forgive me if I should know this, but who's Drew? 🤔

Thanks Gary! I always enjoy reading your comments.

That's one of my favorite stories also, @Cane23 There are a lot more crazies than Shane and Donovan in Three Strikes. The DONNAS kept me laughing throughout the book. It's been over a year since I read it so it's time to go back and read it again. Thanks for the reminder!

Thank you @Laura S. Fox Everything is now well in my world. At least it is until you post the next chapter. Matty and Rusty are where they should be, except for a little jealous twitch in Rusty. Rusty will get over it when he finds out how Jamie helped Matty and Rusty without ever stepping out of line with Matty. John is becoming a more interesting and complex character. I have a hunch that John will surprise Connor by siding with Rusty/Matty when they confront Connor over Dean Preston's situation. It is great that Rusty doesn't want to hide anything and declared his love for Matty. Unlike Don Giovanni, Rusty has repented and been rescued from Hell.

Dakota and Connor's dreams are beginning to come true. Both young men will probably be shocked at the changes they see in each other when the meet. Since both Shamas and Drake were at the diner, I wondered if they were talking business. It is surprising that Dakota knew and recognized Drake and his type of shifter. Another interesting chapter filled with history and facts.

There's one on CoTT2 however. (I caught on to your sneaky, diversionary tactics long ago youngster! Misspelling words and acronyms is a sneaky diversion.)

This certainly spoiled Hudson's afterglow from tasting Otis. Jackie's story does lead one to suspect that Watkins' softness and protective behavior towards Jackie suggests a familial relationship. Not a father if Hudson's DNA analysis is correct. I did find it intriguing that Watkins keeps Jackie out of dangerous situations which suggests a strong bond. If Watkins arranged for the police raid to test Hudson, that implies that the police are corrupt. Hudson may need eyes in the back of his head and be prepared to be stabbed in the back. Otis is so adorable in his attempt to lure Hudson into bed. I was laughing at his reactions to Missy's helpful advice.

Hiking the timberline trails on Mt Hood, I often found the nature-made inspiration for Bonsai trees. It was amazing to realize a two-foot-tall tree could be so beautiful and so ancient.

Oh Look! You are first on six. Surprising! Don't worry, Spyke will be by soon with your award.

Back to @weinerdog again. The last time this happened there was an explosion of weiner dogs all over the comments. Got messy!

Does that really exist?!!! I thought it was just a fairytale. I guess I'll just have to go looking to see if I can find mine. 🤪

I hope that Seth doesn't go back there. He needs to phone Elias and his aunt and uncle and tell them what he learned and now feels about those two #X&!#! _itches. As far as Blake's situation, I know his parents are capable and willing to do something like that. However, @weinerdog came up with some interesting alternatives, so I'll hold out for more information. (I'd love to see both parents sent to jail for attempted murder. @ronyx, please note I said attempted! I'm still upset about Myles!)

Hey Bucket! Chiang Mai has the same kind of smoke problems in March and April. Unfortunately, winds compound the problem instead of clearing the smoke out.

I have a mental block on Seth's egg donor and can't remember the name. Said egg donor managed to dig her ditch to hell even deeper telling the truth. She sacrificed and enslaved one child to save the other. She cowardly and selfishly banished the father of both kids from the children's lives depriving them both of the love and comfort of their father. She constantly belittles and humiliates Seth in order to build up Stacy. Instead of teaching and providing discipline to Stacy to build confidence, skills and responsibility, the egg donor "protects" Stacy from criticism, education, and social growth. Egg Donor created a monster from a small innocent child. I think the donor even wanted Craig to get Stacy pregnant to ensure someone would be responsible for Stacy's future. I have thoughts on the absent father, but will wait for further information before deciding if he is as bad as his ex. IMO Stacy needs to be placed in an institution to help her heal from all the damage inflicted by her mother. Damned by I pray that Blake will survive. His father may or may not be to blame, so I'll save that rant for later if needed. Great chapter @Ronyx! I like that the threesome is now a foursome. It does like they are beginning to pair up, however. Probably for the best.

Colin's report on the surprising events at the home had me wondering why the cook had changed so much. I am happy that this has led to the idea of the boys learning to cook. Christian's behaviors have gone well past irritating. It seems he too has changed from the nice young man he was before his marriage. I am suspicious about the reason he has postponed his trip to the US, as well as his needing time to send financial information about Pierre's finances to Armand. I think it was mentioned that Pierre's family was not rich so the financial information should be easy to supply. There are a few questions that arise from this thought. Was Pierre's mom richer than I remembered? Did Arnaud set up a trust for Pierre? Does Christian want to control Pierre's inheritance while others keep the boy? What has changed Christian?

Hi Man! Where you live is a perfect climate for growing orchids indoors. Contrary to common belief, orchids are not too difficult to grow. I use to have many when I lived in Portland which has a climate similar to yours. Hope you're doing well, my friend!

Hi Clo! Now Froggy's back I don't want you two sneaking off together all the time. You have Big Sister duties to keep the brat under control.

Hi @Story Reader! Glad to see you here!

Hey Spike! WAKE UP! Drewdo is back to normal and you don't need to feel guilty. He'll only take advantage of that to try another attack on your herd.

Hi Page! Ready for the weekend?

I see you've recovered enough to whine and dine. Hi Drewsome!!

Hi Albert! I don't know why, but my eyes focused on her before I read the question. Top right corner under the flamingo's beak, right?

By your description Dugh, you and I have some health issues in common. I see my nephrologist and heart specialist every three months. They insist on scheduling the same day so they can test for the effects of the medications I am taking and then consult if needed. It takes a half day each time. I also need to take a diuretic, and it caused me to have painful muscle cramps at first. I don't take it every day, just when needed. My local pharmacist advised eating a banana a day when taking the medicine to replenish salts and minerals that are flushed out of the body with the water. No more cramps! I am glad that the infusions are over, you had us worried for a while. I do hope the good they were supposed to do for you still remains.