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Am I ever glad that I waited till now to properly read these. This set is amazing. I may lack the words to describe how I feel but I loved them.. I can only imagine what awaits in the next chapters..

It is wonderful to see the poetry featured. The prompts produce such great offerings.. @Emi: You're sweet, but there will be no singing....

These are the times that we're reminded CJ is still a kid. He doesn't always have a handle on everything and it's great that his dad's see through that facade. Also great that they know when to call the cavalry, in this case Dragon. I hope they continue to talk. Dragon seems to have a way of putting things in perspective for CJ. Poor Tom, a tad overwhelmed at becoming a full time dad overnight. Best news for the young squad though. That's going to be fun and maybe ease some of CJ's stress. Aand we meet Leo!!!! Also Eli! Great full chapter Carlos..

Yay! Looking forward to it..

It was good to get Jason's view on this. Now, at least we know where he and Corey see themselves in the situation. What I liked is that Jason stepped up. No one had to know he was hurt by Luc. He could have let this play out very differently. But he manned up and apologized to Pierre. Not that Pierre needed it like he said, but it showed Jason's growth I think. Interesting now that he knows Corey is also living in Kingston. I'm glad that he's not making it about him by forcing the issue at his brother's wedding, but after, I wonder if he'll wait for them to run into each other, or you know, that Fate person might pay a visit.... Lol Nice chapter Lit..

Great Gary, now my head is full of questions you won't answer. Is this how Kellar has been supporting himself? I think it's great that Kellar is a healer. That's about to get very handy I'm thinking. The whole color thing is intriguing too, as is the reveal that his wolf is of two colors. I wonder if this special part of him is of lineage. Were his parents like this or was it just him and they had to hide him in foster care? See...questions.... The malaise sounds terrible for the wolves going through it. Is it environmental or something inherent to the woIves? Is it one particular pack or is it happening all over.. See... more questions.. Lol.. I immediately like Tobyn. I hope he can help Kellar understand the ways of the wolf, and what it means to be part of a pack. More so I hope there's someone who can help explain Kellar's abilities.. Also, he won't be so alone anymore..

A Very Happy Birthday To You Thorn!

Patrick should win the tease award... But, we see that he's still a little shy just more confident in what he wants. And he can be because of Peter. I joke, but I rather like that they're not in too much of a hurry to go all the way yet. Lol.. That was a great chapter Tim, filled with a lot of little things that are really significant to the love Peter and Patrick share, and the relationship/family life they're building. Patrick is a natural parent. The fruit scene with Michael was just precious. Loved it..

Kids usually sense the good in people and they will be honest and generous with their emotions. Michael clearly is generous when it comes to loving Patrick. You feel the warmth and acceptance of their situation. Michael also possesses a charming innocence. Obviously I'm biased when it comes to the kid.. It's no wonder Patrick stayed away from his family and I'm thinking it's better he continues to keep them distant. Well, except maybe for Fiona. I'll hold out on her for now. Thank goodness he knew love from his parents, and now Peyer and their family. Too bad Mr Archibald is moving. mosto is a great companion.

Twoey is so emotionally invested in this relationship. Erik is really good at sucking him in. I wonder who knows Erik's backstory, and not just the surface stuff. I'm glad that Sam and David are at least watching, for all the good it may do. It's hard not to feel for Twoey, and I can't even play it off as cluelessness. In the real world, the high school dating scene is filled with stories like theirs. Poor Lanni just wants to have fun. I hope she's ready at least she's going in very aware of Cal's reputation. Choppy seas ahead!

Twoey is in the love cloud.. Erik is... Ugh! He's started isolating Twoey. I just hope it doesn't get out of hand only because Twoey himself is still recovering. Can I be petty and blame this on David.. He didn't even blink over the implication of Gary's note. His head is so far out of the game. Actually I'm blaming you SkinnyD, for this whole mess. Loved Chuck and David having lunch.. And Donny? Could this be Chuck's love match? Hmm. Why, Lanni? Why...

Yep, I'm with Randy. So not convinced. Pits cute how Tommy is crushing on Alex.. David's dreams still don't have a clear meaning to him, but it's edging on something. I like the decision he came to about his attackers. Thing is with Gary's note, will they survive prison? Will they even make it to trial? I'm inclined to believe they will just languish till they're 90.. Erik is going to get subtly worse before Twoey catches on I know it! David's Spidey sense is tingling so we'll see what comes of that.

A little late, well more than a little but congratulations on this challenge. I've enjoyed reading your poems, and have connected in one emotional way or the other to most. In this set, the dream of your mother was very touching. There's never enough poetry tim... You did great!

Loved the poems for Ripley, but Baker Boy was fun. I could so clearly picture that scene.

Great review Tim.. Red Running Shoes is an awesome read. An emotional roller coaster of a read for sure, but so, so worth it..

tim, I love this.. I can't tell you exactly how it made me feel, but it made me feel.. I loved Behrman. He gave Damian the chance to live a life as full as his, by essentially calling his own number.. Totally selfless as Bobby had been to him. I'm glad it took you this long to get the prompt right because the result is perfect.. Thank you for this...

Sean was so good with CJ.. Explaining how things are, supporting, but leaving the control with CJ. Lol @ info dump! CJ should not make fun of Harley. Though Harley is excitable and much more animated. I can understand Brett's need to tear JM apart. Just the thought that someone was accomplice in doing that to my child would rear the same feeling. This is what makes his relationship with Cesar great though. There's someone to talk him off the ledge, and they will model the behaviour that they want CJ to follow. Hopefully CJ will have calmed down enough by then. If JM is smart he will keep his distance. I think Walls admin should just mail him the diploma. Great chapter Carlos. Next..

I really like Kellar's development. He's trusting this new change and trusting his wolf. Instead of acting out in confusion and anger, and leaning into his newfound strength and power, he's managing to think things through. He's making common sense plans while remaining aware of the dangers around him; people and predator alike. Whenever he meets or forms his pack he will be a very formidable wolf I bet! I'm curious as to how Warren will proceed and if the foster family knew any of this. Waiting for more......

I think it's harder for Corey to forgive Jason because part of him felt a bit more than friendship. So he felt the betrayal just as much if not more than Perri. Added to that, he has his own father to look at. Accepting that Jason has changed when his own father can't seem to is hard. It's also not fair, but that's the lens he's looking through right now. What Jason does from now on to prove he has changed will maybe determine where they go from here. Corey just needs to be open so they get to that happy place. A really solid chapter Lit.

Well, we are well rid of Benoit. Hopefully Ben will be able to come out of this.. So happy Barry is ok. With Dave at his side, and all his friends rooting for him I'm sure he will steadily improve and be as right as rain. Ah, yes. The secret. Spill, spill! It's time to tell! I really think it will be okay, no need to worry right? Im finally caught up...

Whoa...had a niggling feeling it might have been Benoit. That was intense.. Again the description of the action had me holding my breath and able to visualise the scene. So well done. But there's a bullet gone awry.. Loved how Ryan and Joe went into action..

Ryan's nightmares are hellish to read. You do a great job getting that across. Improvements on the legs and walking... Yay! His tempered excitement is palpable. A robbery? Oh. They chose the wrong bar! Good thing I won't have to wait out this little cliffie..

Wait, you mean they're not living together? J/k. Everything they do comes together so seamlessly that moving in would just be like throwing a sweater on..no biggie.. Still loving their easy way. The baby shower was fun, and that chair... loved the chapter..m

Great chapter.. That was an awesome trip to the museum. Your descriptions always take me right there.. Clayton and Ryan are as always amazingly supportive of each other... Im determined to catch up..

I figured the scumbag would hide behind that Diplomatic Immunity crap... But Brett has influence... And, Jose Maria better not show his face anywhere near Walls, CJ, or anywhere.. He's expelled now right? This is the one time I'll give CJ the full right to punch him square in the face. Good thing Brett had the foresight to call Sean, who walked in just in time. My boy is a hero, and he'll be there for CJ until Doc and Chipper arrive... Hmm, Doc is coming.. Seriously though, CJ going off on the guy in the gym is totally understandable. He came thisclose to getting violated I imagine he's coiled tight. I like that he's not going to let it slow him down even if he's rattled.. Born to run.. Go CJ!