Defiance19

Excellent chapter on so many levels.. More kissing boys... For someone who can't be gay, he's so convincing.. Lol.. But nothing is like kissing Twoey.. I think my heart melted and broke a little for him.. The Burch abuse is out now. How will David fully process this. Telling the Doc everything is paramount and I'm glad Donny stressed that. That, on top of Danny's insistence should break that final barrier.. Answering who are you is just as important as the message in church, that he should be handled gently. That's kind of what Donny did too didn't he. He was so cool with our David. And what ever answer David comes up with, the one that he can honestly live with, he definitely can't/ shouldn't beat himself up over it. I can't imagine that he felt Tommy would abandon him. This is the kid who washed you in the most intimate of ways. But I suppose, we know that. For David it's not such an irrational fear. He had this talk with his brother. Not his father. I guess on some level he knows his father already abandoned him. No matter what is quite broadest daddy dearest already proved he's a no show for a major part of David life.. Well done SkinnyD

The Syracruse boys just reinforced everything I feel about Erik. It will be interesting to see hiw Twoey convinces him to make that trip, as I doubt Erik will want to be part of that. I'm desperate for Twoey to realise how much trouble he's in with Erik. David is noticeably irritated with everyone. His friends for actually showing they care this time around, his family, Alex. Although Alex is annoying, he's a little unfair to her. She didn't get in his life without encouragement. Thankfully the order in that relationship will be restored to its rightful place. Im tempted to believe that all this irritation is because he's this much closer to the truth of everything. Who he is and the reason why he thinks he can't be. Also noticed the head pain as he goes to kiss Alex, but he's smooth sailing with the Donny fantasy.. Signs much... Was that really Gary? Hmm... What's going on now.. Tying up loose ends? I really really wish Chuck could have met Danny. Which leads me to wonder if and when David will ever tell him. There is after all another brother out there..

I feel so incredibly sad for David.. I hope he realises that he really doesn't have to be alone.. Only David would name the seagull Sigmund.. I mean really.. The 'talk' though, lets us see that David on some level gets what's going on. He knows who he is and what he has to do. Sometimes the distance between knowing and doing is so very wide. Plus there's the Burch mental block to overcome. Hopefully David finds his way before it's too late..

I'm confused. Not by the story, but by David. He seems to be fidgety. I'm wondering how much of this is him making mountains of molehills. He says that Mike has made allowances where he can, yet that's not enough. So if he understands the nature of the job, and Mike is trying, why push and create problems where there might be none. Why not meet him halfway. Two things could help restore balance maybe. If he gets a job, then he's not in his head constantly. Now that Vicky has Mark, he won't seek out her advice as much...although to be fair, she did tell him talk to Mike.. Which he desperately needs to do. You sense that there's so much love in the relationship, but at this point it may not be healthy if things keep as they are.. Nicely done Lux...

Oh wow. I wasn't really expecting Mike's reaction. Didn't read him this way at all.. That need to be close and physical isn't bad by itself, but the way you wrote it sent off alarms at least for me. I'm going to assume that there's more going on with Mike than we know of yet. I'm glad they both acknowledge what they did wrong but they do still need to talk. Somehow I don't think David's concerns are going away..

A job very well done! This was a wonderful end.... I thoroughly enjoyed this story... Thank you for bringing it to us..

And just like that I'm a kid again.. Some of the best games were played in the summer rain.. Just beautiful Dugh... Thank you..

Aww, I think Deke has it all wrong... It's not that Kraig doesn't want him, I think Kraig is overwhelmed by everything. So much has happened and he's yet to decompress and process it all.. Deke should do what he's been doing all along, and since before they were blooded... Support him, protect him and be patient... I'm sure Kraig will respond in time.. At least I hope so...

Roger! OMG.... I figured him for a jerk, but a murderer and a supposedly serial one at that? His schedule suddenly makes so much sense. And was he planning to go Hannibal on Galen? Thank goodness Galen is alive. Josh couldn't possibly know, so he's just as much a victim.. And he's been in the house the whole time Galen's been in the bunker.. Why didn't Roger kill Josh? What was it about Josh? What does that mean for Josh and Galen? So many questions.... Okay Val, this is good.. Hopefully we don't have to wait too long to find out what's next..

I really like that Corey is understanding Jason may not be the same person he was in the past. That he can start to put that aside and just let the friendship develop. He's smiling more, people are noticing change in him, all positive thanks in part to Jason. Makes you wonder how stressed he was when he was with Zach.. Zach is trouble waiting to happen. I just hope Corey isn't alone if he acts out... This chapter was really good. The interaction between Corey and Jason as it progresses, feel

Team Michael? I'm in, and im very happy. I love the continuing bond that is being forged as Michael and Patrick brave both sides of the language barrier. I might learn something too.. I have a huge problem with Peter's mother talking to her grandson about things she has no business talking about. That is damaging to the child and undermining his father(s). Ugh... Then the next door neighbor to boot... Thanks for another lovely chapter Tim...

I couldn't help but laugh out at Denise's go to response. She's going to pray for him and he will be saved...well now, good luck with that you foolish girl.. For what it's worth I'm glad Jason was honest. A step in the right direction...

So the malaise is not a disease? My need to know grows! I need Kellar to get busy so we could figure this out.. I mean he.. Oh, Tilly.. It's not what it looks like, not at all. You will probably catch us doing this a lot, so try not to let it bother you too much. Ignore it even. And wait, we will be living together.... Ha! What a way to meet Tilly.. Poor Kellar, he's probably dying inside, she's probably wondering why Tobyn is back so soon and all cuddly cozy with this stranger. Also, what a lovely introduction to Elinor. I like her already. She seems to be a force to be reckoned with, but sweet too. Love that she immediately invited Kellar to join the pack. Just like that Kellar steps into a new life and a role that will have him under scrutiny, all while he's trying to figure out how to help without messing up. I don't envy the boy.. Another awesome chapter Gary..

HOOT! HOOT! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PUPPI Have a fantastic day!

Why indeed Gary.. Why? There's not an answer yet that I've heard to satisfy me.

Oh Adi, I see why this was hard to write.. It's gut wrenching. I was right there feeling Adam's pain and your descriptions made it so real. Talk about intense. But I loved it.. I will look forward to how life with Zaidu turns out, and what of Oliver? Very well done Adi.. Thank you.

Damn Emi... That was good story telling, and good take on the 'wicked' theme. Tom is so evil even when he was alive he was playing games. I'm thinking a sit down conversation could have prevented all this? Maybe not cause he was clearly obsessed. Poor Tim didn't deserve this..

For so many, not knowing or not being able to see their worth is despairing. At least Terry got to feel special. Someone saw him and loved him and made him feel wanted.. For that short time he had a hope of what could be. That could be all the difference.. I liked the way you told his story.. Thanks Cole.

Wicked game backfires! That was great.. I loved the humour in the confusion from the demon Druella summoned.. Loved the wicked ending.. Great going Cynus.. Thoroughly enjoyed this story..

Very nice Val! I worried about what Oscar was going to do when he ordered the horse turned around.. I'm glad it worked out. Sam was so remorseful over his betrayal, I actually felt so badly for him. It couldn't have been easy for him to do that, but he made up by breaking him out. The emotions all around played out very well.. Great story..

I always enjoy your poems and this was no different. I think 'found' poems always prove to be so interesting and these provided a different take on the theme. I liked that it made me go hmmm... Thank you for sharing

An unlikely partnership of the best kind! I really like Imp. The little things like picking his teeth with his tail had me laughing out loud. You know he teases Angel cause he likes her and she pretends outrage for the same reason. It was nice knowing how they started out. I will look forward to more of them, but I have a new appreciation for the two.. Well done Tim..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VAL! Have a fabulous day!

Sweet! Looking forward to reading these..

Wow.. Good for Jason.. Marco could have eas Been the catalyst for him throwing back to his past party hard days.. His immediate distaste and refusal showed just how much he has grown. Jason has come a long way, and maybe it's impressed on Corey over their desert, that he really has changed. This should nudge their friendship up a notch.. And for no good reason other than it was priceless... assless chaps.. I'll have silk rope with that please..