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Yay Mr Archibald.. Sometimes it just takes that one person to stand up, and shut up the hateful amongst us.. Even better that he got support from the church.. So happy that Fiona is willing to meet. I have a good feeling about her.. Can't wait for that to happen. Always the the imp finds a way to make Angie's comments irreverent. But really, Patrick and Peter give him really great incentive. That love scene was.. Oh my! It was so easy to imagine Michael teaching Patrick Candy Crush of all things. Lol.. I'm sure all will go well with him. Fingers crossed.. Thank you for another great chapter Tim...

I'm happy David had a good day.. Glad he didn't bump into Twoey or anyone at the mall, or was there when it all went down. He deserves a day off. True colors indeed! Erik, Mike, Alan, Gary! Erik messed with the wrong set of friends. Being defensive was the wrong call. Putting his hands on Twoey, even worse. He probably thought he was dealing with the likes of David's friends, who all but sat back and watched David 2 take hold. Erik observed all of this and thought, they're in Syracruse, what do they know.. Ha! Mike told Twoey everything he needed to hear, but was clearheaded too, even in calling ahead to Ginny. I think Erik may try a last gasp yet.. Gary surprised the heck out of me.. He wasn't this proactive when David was in trouble.. Happy though. At least Twoey will have a support system.. What happens when David finds out though.. How is he going to feel regarding Donny/Twoey. What will his choice cost him.. He's going to have an even tougher time ahead. Excellent SkinnyD!

Loved this chapter.. Great development Gary, and some of my questions got answered, but of course it brings a whole new set. I don't mind letting them muddle in my brain and wait to see where you're going.. Can we take Sybil on the road trip. That would solve a whole lot.. She gives Kellar a hell of a lot to think about. Without probably meaning to, she will influence his decision to stay or go. Maybe, hopefully. I get why Tobyn has dug his heels in and why the pack survival is everything. Knowing that bit of their state shows us how dire their situation is. But...nothing is impossible and I know they can come up with a solution.. Tobyn isn't even trying to deny he feels something for Kellar, Sybil pretty much hinted that the two of them would be great together.. Hellooo, healing energy... How much longer will they be able to go on ignoring the pull between them. It's only going to get stronger and if they are earth mates, (if..ha!) they won't be happy without each other.. I am so excited to see this unfold more.. Great job G..

No lie, when I saw mathematics I groaned. I have such an aversion. But I read these and smiled. That was fun.. Love Convex and Concave. As long as I don't have to solve for anything, or figure out what poles exactly you're going on about , it was great to enjoy the terms at face value in this context.. Good stuff Parker...

I'm thinking Jason should have grabbed the drive.. It could be important.. I also don't trust Thomas.. Oh not at all.. He could have looked up Shane if he wanted to since he had his father in a position not to get in his way. Why now? Suddenly Jason and Shane may be in deeper trouble than they know.. It's a good thing Viktor's watching.. More suspense... Love it..

Whether or not Jason likes it, the security Mr P is providing is great for Shane and him. He's still being followed/watched.. Maybe the cameras will catch something. Not surprised by moms tirade and I doubt Denise us done yet too. They'll probably cook something up together. Wait till they find out about the living situation. Sweet scene with Shane and Jason, right up until Thomas turned up like a bad penny..

Great chapter Dayne... Your descriptions of the dinner had me very involved in the fun.. Efrain and Indie reflecting on where they are now, was so poignant..really well done. They are so very different from when we first met them. Taking chances, making allowances for the unexpected but wanted person in their life. They've grown in ways they probably wouldn't have if left to themselves. The changes are small yet they have huge significance. Sad though neither couple can live out loud just yet.... I feel for Indie most right now because maybe he could have something huge with Preston but the ghost of Jameson still holds on to him.. The image you paint of Rain and Cory's room with their selfies, made me smile just imagining.. Looking forward to the epilogue....

So maybe Noël could have checked in first, but sometimes you get caught up. Landyn said he was happy to see Noël acting like a kid again so that's what it is.. Diarmad may be overreacting just a bit, and maybe, Noël will not take it lightly.. Curious about who Kristoff is.. Landyn's Spidey sense tingled so there's got to be more to the story.. It felt good to get cozy with them again..

Congrats on the feature Parker.. Adi did a great review.. A to Z is emotionally jarring, thought provoking, very well written and is one of my favorite stories on here.. So worth the read!

Didn't Mike deserve to be let off the hook some? Not completely, cause I'd be a little put out too, but finding out about the surprise party would have tempered that anger or resentment a lot..That would be step one to the make up sesh! I can't help but think that David went completely off the rails at Mike because he was a little bit guilty about his attraction to Rain. If he felt Mike was present in the relationship then Rain wouldn't be a problem, so let's blame Mike.. It probably didn't help that Vicky saw through him either.. Still don't know Mike's real deal though so.... There seems to be a right for David to be feeling the way he does because Mike's behavior is questionable. His explanations which he seems in no short supply of, could be plausible but really, after a while... This goes deeper and they both are to blame. A relationship of 8 years doesn't just unravel this quickly, or does it?

Shitty interview, but he made out good.. I almost wish we'd get Mike's POV, because something is just not right. Why wouldn't he at least leave a note and follow up with a call to David on what has to be a nerve wracking day for him.. After the night they shared too.. It's not adding up. Brady seems like a great friend, and the fact that he made the effort for David, makes Mike less involved interest even more startling. Nice chapter...

Ha, so Clint is Fearless! Good for him. I suspect his mouth will be the source of his troubles but what a good way to beat a bully down. Although she may not be completely gone, Travis knows he has someone to stand up for and with him. If Travis is gay was waiting to confide in Clint, he might have just lost his chance. If that was what he wanted.. This thing with Donny is a bit sticky. He's a good guy now but how far will he go to protect his image later on.. Clint already hints he won't hide if it gets more serious. But there's Travis....maybe.. Lol.. Always intriguing Cynus.. Can't wait to see where you go next..

I think Jason's dad is more aware than he thinks. The trouble is holding back at the wrong time. Jason mY have needed to hear what his dad might have said. Anyway, it seems like his dad at least won't be a problem. This is the most at ease and open Pamchenko has been. His silent observation and then Jason's unexpected admittance must have sealed the trust deal for him.. Again, not a bad thing.. Shane is waking.. Good news!

I knew this would trigger a Spikey rant, and I can't say I blame him... Things are just well, messed up. Twoey: Twoey is blaming himself for Erik now? He made Erik slap him, and Erik's oh so sweet now until the next slap or push or worse. There begins the cycle.. It's why we ask why battered spouses don't just leave an abusive situation. Simply because they've come to believe they brought it on and therefore deserve it. Let's hope Twoey doesn't get to worse.. Ginny: I am going to just assume that Ginny asked about David as a way to gauge both Twoey and Erik's reaction. I am assuming she couldn't very well act on what she saw, but will talk with Twoey as she is concerned by Erik.. It was so blatant, she can't not have observed something was off.. Parents miss things going on right under their noses all the time, but that would be so disappointing.. David: So does Keating think David highly suicidal? Intreatment is a very drastic move imo.. I would understand increasing his visits.. So again I'm assuming that off page David communicated what the poem at the beginning showed us. David's misery and desolation. That, added to maybe the Doc was worried about and didn't quite understand the meditation guides, and I could almost get it.. Almost.. David knows his dad is spineless.. Content to go along with what the doc says, relieving him of any true responsibility. Someone else will fix it.. And now Donny is heading to Syracruse.. But, David had his first real gay sex moment, and he admits he's not completely straight.. There's that! We're getting closer to the boom? As always SkinnyD an excellent chapter..

I was not prepared for how awesome this chapter was, and it was so awesome! That its Jackson who says 'Just be Luke and I'll be Jackson.' thrills me to no end. I mean, this is great development of a character whom we had no faith in at first. Look how far he's come, not that he isn't still prone to foolishness.. And Luke! Both boys are being so vulnerable. Honestly admitting to how unsure and scared they feel, Jackson reassuring Luke. I was kind of glad that Luke didn't have a better handle on how he was feeling. This sort of puts them on a more even keel with each other. All that aside, it's just them now. I am so worried how things will go once school starts and the friends are in the mix. Buckle in? Well done Krista! ps: will be back with a like.....

David's despair is certainly piercing.. You summed that up pretty well with few but powerful words... :-(

Uh oh! Wonder what this human werekin' been hearing.. Why'd they leave him behind? will this impact Kraig somehow? Oh, lots of questions as the plot deepens.. Good stuff..,

This is always so interesting and informative. Thank you to Dark and the featured authors!

Really? Just when it got oh so good... Sigh.... And Jason doesn't think they're dating.. Ha! My brain is one big mush of snowed in romance.. You did such a great job with these two men Lit. This just feels so right and natural.. Now hurry on next week.. Great job...

I loved how easily I could see this scene.. Eagerly awaiting...

Ahh Jwolf, try not to stay away so long.. Welcome back... I doubt Corbin could throw the Brit off so easily, and I still don't think Pete deserves Corbs. Also, Mike is out here still.... Even if Nick has his number I'm guessing there is much room for disaster. This is Corbin after all. That text smells like trouble... If only he could manage his love life with as much suave as he does the frat and pledges.. Looking forward to the next one..

Elinor strikes me as a very perceptive woman. No doubt she will suss out what's up between the two on that car ride. Whether it surprises her or gives her an aha moment, remains to be seen. Either way, will she share her son's dedication to the pack, or will she provide them with an alternative. This could be interesting.. Which makes me wonder why no one has even thought about surrogacy yet. Is that not how this pack works. Must you be mated, earth mates or not? And Tilly cannot be the only fertile female in the pack, and Tobyn the only virile male, so what is the role of the others. Even if Tobyn has alpha genes or the like, the urgency here is to grow the pack. But, they're sick and pups now won't be wise, but if Kellar can help heal them then everyone can have at it like rabbits no? Or maybe the pack is too steeped in aging tradition to even consider surrogates.. But times have changed... I'm thinking out loud Gary, but feel free to steer me back on course.. In the meantime Kellar is trying to be so brave and strong. Running away from his earth mate certainly seems like the best option, except that it isn't.. Look how the universe is conspiring to keep them together. First the mechanic.... Nice chapter Gary.... Can you post the next one tomorrow?

Excellent chapter Rex... This might have come at the perfect time for Ryan, and it couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy.. He gets to share that honor with the man he loves, and great friends. I suppose it's a bitter relief to also realise that his dreams weren't actually that. Looking forward to the celebration and the trip to Washington.

So David doesn't like it when he's forced to look at himself. Big surprise. I don't even think at this point he can help himself with Donny. Right now, Donny seems to be providing him with a single minded focus, (proving/disproving the gay/not gay aspect) when all else is falling apart. Maybe? I don't know. Is Donny too good to be true though? What happens if David chooses Twoey? There is soo much going on and even more at stake.. I hope he opens up and is honest at least with Sam. There's a deadline he needs all the help he can get.. So is David going to be regressed? Hypnotized? Special therapy sounds more frightening that it probably is. Also, everything Parker said! I don't feel any less worried after this chapter Skinny..