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And here we are, my favorite chapter. Poor Michael. I want to scoop him up and put him back together myself. At the very least I want to serve up Kendall for him on a silver platter. I don't fully understand how Michael could have repressed his sexuality and been with so many women, but I also don't think it is completely unbelievable either. I guess if you are a sexual being it would have to be addressed somehow. Still, I am a practioner of accepting and grabbing hold when something comes along and makes itself known in your life so I love how when he remembers and processes his memory with his ensuing relationship with Kendall that he embraces what he wants and needs with both hands. To me that says as much about him as anything else in the story. A few questions and a buried memory means I can love Kendall how he needs so screw it I am all in! I LOVE IT! And I knew Michael wouldn't like Chet anymore than I did - good guy or not it hurts. And I notice the card related titles each chapter but some I love more - like this one. Ace really was in a hole. I read this one through tears. Every time I read it.

Ha! I have to laugh as I read all the other reviews on what a great guy Chet is. I have to say that anxious feeling for Michael is growing as Kendall contemplates moving on and maybe one day scenarios. While I don't really blame Kendall, I have to say my first reaction to Chet was not what a great guy he is, but rather one of cautious dislike. He seems okay but I am already invested in Michael and Kendall even if Michael is or thinks he is straight. At this point I also have warring feelings on Kendall. One, I get that he has pined away for years and wants to move on from that type of pain. On the other hand even though he says he thought the text was from Michael and that he spent the other day hoping to see his truck pulling into the parking lot it seems like he was willing to move on too soon. I know he is all other the place emotionally and I even get the physical attraction to Chet, Ugh! What made me sad in this chapter was that he is developing a friendship with Chet and that seems more of a moving on and wrong than anything sexual would have.

I can feel the emotions on both sides in your writing. So much so that in this chapter I already feel anxious for Michael every time Kendall thinks about how he has to "move on." Kendall may know and admit how much he loves Michael, but his emotions are all over the place which can lead to unpredictable behavior. You can tell that Michael loves Kendall, who else would have made the pre-emptive changes. Not many, if any good friends. Much less straight good friends even. I have a friend that I am closer to and love as much as my sisters and I can tell you right now I am not climbing in and holding her after she pukes and has the chills. I'd keep an eye on her and get her medical care if need be but holding and kissing her on the head isn't happening.

This chapter really shows what Michael is made of. Losing Kendall made being around Candy unbearable (which it should have been already, right!) and he still didn't just walk away. Although Dave should get a get out of jail free card for the awkward position. Regardless, Michael still managed to make sure he let Kendall know he still cared and wasn't upset. I won't spoil anything for anyone but this is still a defining characterization of Michael. I love that word butcher, as Kendall called him - so much so I changed my profile pic to my idea of what Michael looks like.

I read this story originally as you posted each chapter. This is, however, my 3rd or 4th reread. I have to say that this chapter drew me in and made me wait for more. That is saying something because I usually only search for completed stories so I can binge read and not have to wait to see what happens if I become invested in the characters. But I became invested from this first chapter and already loved these two guys with the obvious connection and deep friendship enough to wait for the story to unfold. I also already disliked Candy, the flavor of the month!

Bravo maestro....bravo. Wait. You were writing about republicans right?8

Omg Michael's was great but Kendall ' s is the epitome of a person not just consumed by love but realizing the fulfillment of a wish of an unrequited love.

Love these guys. Great chapter. It is fantastic how your writing style let's you know what is in the characters mind and moves along so smoothly. Hope you are feeling healthy. Normal is over rated.

Could the buildup be any longer and more torturous - or more perfect? Last chapter I felt a little cheated by the slow build and short chapter. By this one it is sheer agony, I am sure much like what both of our men would have gone through for 15 years sleeping in the same bed and waiting. You are brilliant!

I don't get the feeling that Galen really does want Ethan, rather that he really does want a relationship. The only guys in this story that seem 100% stand up are Liam and Galen. I think I still like Josh a LOT more than Ethan. Really, I mean he has been so needy and clingy from day one. He took a shot at Galen and got turned down, after an attempt or two you move on. Like Galen did with Josh. But instead he persisted, isn't it always easy to say I wasn't going to ask any more right after an offer is accepted? Then after that he has seemed very clingy and insecure. I get that he overheard something uncomfortable and that it was all a bad situation when Josh acted inappropriately, but I see his reactions as overly dramatic and again playing the poor pitiful me card. I mean Galen defended him, that should have been more than enough at this stage in a relationship. To jump to the conclusion that Josh is the reason why Galen won't let him top him once agains shows a level of insecurity and immaturity. There could be any number of reasons for that, a real relationship that was a disaster for one. I agree with the other reviewer - Galen would be making a mistake to bottom for him. Sets a bad precident if the relationship does continue (which I hope doesn't much longer) that if he whines or cries he can get what he wants. Now I know why you won't let me make love to you - meh, no better than the high school kid with the "if you really loved me" line to get laid. I hope Galen wakes up to not being able to fix the other person in his relationship as much as I hope Josh wakes up to the same thing.

I love your writing and I don't know if I am rooting for Josh as much as I was before, but I do know that I do not particularly care for Ethan. I know I should but I don't. Feels like Galen settled because Jody and Ethan wanted him to. I want Galen to feel passionately for someone whether it is Josh or not...just not Ethan. He seems almost too into the relationship but always dissatisfied at the same time. Bit what do I know...I just think Galen deserves more than he seems to feel. If you have to think about whether you want to have sex yet something is off. I don't think he is holding back I just don't think he feels strongly about the guy and hasn't sorted out that a loyal partner doesn't equal love.

I guess we know now why it is called Hollow Hills. Liam is afraid to even try with Alanna and Josh is treated worse than a prostitute. I agree with "impunity" - Galen should run the other way. At the very least I wouldn't continue with riding lessons after even seeing and knowing what little he does about Joshua. If he truly hates cheaters he wouldn't be trying to even be around the "hollow" relationship that Joshua seems happy with while panting after him. His actions contradict his thoughts, making me wonder if any of these people are ethical or true to their feelings. Please do not take that as critical of the writer. On the contrary, beautiful writing. Maybe a little more emotionally tangled than I prefer but that doesn't mean much.

I really never add a review to the stories on here. Usually just admire and enjoy the works. However, I feel compelled to say I can feel the pull of your story going in the direction the other reviewers want...excruciatingly slow but going in that direction nonetheless. I know Matt will figure it out, probably with some help. My request is a little different than the others. Please, when the time comes and the monsters are brought to light and Matt or whoever saves the day - please don't let it end there. You have created some wonderful characters and I hope there are many many chapters left. Finding Matt won't make everything else just evaporate even after it stops. I know I should give you a chance and only complain later if that happens, but I love these characters and I think this could be a long and engrossing story. The first chapters may be hard to read but they are compelling enough to be worth it.