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  1. Parker Owens
    How can I be first? An eventful chapter, with so much getting ready to happen, too. David gets dumped, and has to conciliate the brother about it. Erik insinuates himself into the Twoey-David mix, and that could turn out to be explosive. And David working himself into a state over his mother. I can't imagine she'd send him away, or that his father would stand for it. That would be a terrible thing, but I can't see it happening. But I can see other sinister possibilities...ugh. Poor David. He needs some Twoey, and fast.
  2. Parker Owens
    Whew. It will be hard keeping it all straight (no pun intended) when everything goes down. And it does seem like it's going to, doesn't it?
  3. Parker Owens
    Robbie is on a wild kind of adventure, and he'd better not get hurt. I'm afraid he's going to take one misstep, and the pain will last a very, very long time...
  4. Parker Owens
    Robbie gets a sigh of relief at performing, but was it all that much fun? I think so, but the ambivalence...you drew that out well.
  5. Parker Owens
    There must be something about Nathan to get Robbie to loosen up and talk freely like that with him. Nathan's the attraction, and Robbie's is so much trouble already. But there are ways to get in deeper, I suppose...
  6. Parker Owens

    Chapter 1

    Parker Owens commented on Palantir's story chapter in Chapter 1

    I got hooked early on by the dialog, then by the possibilities of a developing story. This could be a lovely adventure.
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    A to Z

    Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story in Fiction

    You have such a wonderful imagination. Andy's future is only beginning to open up to him, and he will surely have many choices . However, he must believe in himself and in the new world he finds himself in before any of that can happen. The one important thing in his life is Zander; it is what holds him fast. As for his future (or future books), I haven't really thought of that yet...
  8. Parker Owens

    A to Z

    Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story in Fiction

    Thank you for your comments and thoughtful response. Andy has gone through hell, and there is plenty of emotional baggage for him to lug around, or unpack if he feels he can do that. With Zander at least, he feels safe enough to let some of it go. That Zander has stood firm and not backed away is to his credit; some kids would be completely unable to deal with Andy's pain, and would back off, or worse, run away from it. I appreciate your reading the text so deeply and for being so involved in the story.
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    Early October

    Parker Owens commented on skinnydragon's story chapter in Early October

    I really liked this chapter. So much for Toph to be taking in, and so much interior growth. The work from his brush is clearly the most important thing he does. Now he can make his own friends; hope the date with Steve doesn't destroy other friendships. You write clearly and vividly in this chapter, and without affectation. Excellent work!
  10. Parker Owens
    Andy made it through his exam, and he was fortunate that Zander helped him pick up the pieces afterwards. The space you speak of is a place where so many people - victims - have to live. With love and support and patience, they can move to a better place. And yes, Andy is strong, though he probably wouldn't agree if you told him so. Glad you liked how Andy and Zander came out as boyfriends to Terry and Kaz. At least she can stop playing matchmaker to Andy! Thanks for your kind words and for reading Andy's journal.
  11. Parker Owens
    Andy clearly has a lot to work through. Your confidence that he'll 'get there' is the kind of hope he needs, and it will spring directly from the love he is receiving from Zander and his family. Love can heal a lot. Thanks for your perspective and for your reviews, which mean so much to me.
  12. Parker Owens
    Everything you say in your first paragraph is quite true. Andy will have to say something at some point to Mr. Stevenson, though he may have already shown him the journal. Just as insightful is your second paragraph. Andy has shown Zander and his parents something of who he is, but hardly everything. The stormclouds on Andy's horizon are always threatening to move in and burst over his head. Thanks so much for your review and for your patience as I catch up with everyone's comments!
  13. Parker Owens
    I really appreciate your perceptive comments and review. Andy hasn't had a lot of practice with communicating beyond shrugs and monosyllables. Given his discomfort and tension, I agree that his exam at the doctor's office went reasonably well. Kaz and Terry clearly knew about Zander. He probably swore them to utter secrecy, being himself unsure of what to do next. If I ever get time enough to update the text, I'll want to think again about your remarks. As for Andy at this moment, the best prescription would be a big dose of Zander.
  14. Parker Owens
    You are most kind. Thank you for reading Andy's story. I hope it continues to hold your interest.
  15. Parker Owens
    Oh, you picked up on that one . I almost edited it out as being too obvious, so I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for reading, and for your review.
  16. Parker Owens
    Sometimes the best way to tell your friends something is to show them. I love your comment about Andy having 'arrived' because he appears to be unpacking some of his emotional baggage. Zander seemed to help by letting Andy let some of it go.
  17. Parker Owens
    Thanks for your remarks; I really appreciate those who take the time to respond to Andy's story. Andy made it through the physical, just. He knew about the scars on his back; but now he's becoming aware of other, deeper scars.
  18. Parker Owens
    I am humbled by your kind comments. Considering the emotions the exam triggered, Andy survived as well as he could. That Zander was a rock for him to hang onto afterwards was also very important. I really appreciate your many comments and for including Andy's story in your reading.
  19. Parker Owens
    As Andy said himself, these days are emotional whirls and full of activity and stress. He trusts Zander, and Zander his proving to be worthy of that by being a rock for Andy to hold onto. Kaz and Terry are happy for their friends, but probably don't have a full picture of Andy's life. I really appreciate your perceptive reviews and comments on the story thread. Many thanks for reading Andy's story.
  20. Parker Owens
    Glad you liked this one. And no, this can't be all there is to it... Thanks for sticking with Andy's story, Tim.
  21. Parker Owens
    So he chose to stay. How to go on meant going on a kind of autopilot, I think. Maybe it just seemed safer. Thanks for your review!
  22. Parker Owens
    Andy has tons of stuff still to carry, and it will take time to unpack it all. That he survived his exam with the doc is good, that Zander unhesitatingly stepped up to hold him after was more important. No second thoughts for him.
  23. Parker Owens
    Andy has so much to carry. He's begun to unload his burden, which is good, but there is still a heavy load in his emotional backpack. Thank you for your review and for reading...and for uFor patience!
  24. Parker Owens
    Andy has certainly has some letdown stress - the kind of stress you get when you realize you can let go a little. Zander and his parents will have to be very understanding and patient as Andy joins their family. Certainly Zander will be as loving as he knows how to be. Thanks for your reading and patience.
  25. Parker Owens
    The past for Andy is still there, like the clouds that have always loomed on his horizon. However, maybe he has smoke shelter now from the storm that always seems to want to break over his head. His physical is something so hard because he's never had anyone know him, see him, examine him so closely, and it sure made him very uncomfortable. Getting on with a new life may be a challenge. Thanks for your patience and for your reading of Andy's story,
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