You put the question very aptly. Kee and Loy’s world refused to embrace them, and instead tried to unmake them entirely. But those in power did not count on a man like Loy, who remade them instead. Thanks so much for your thoughts and comments.
This chapter has more ominous rumblings of storms over the horizon. Liam’s care team is right to be concerned, and is smart to put off his old teacher. Liam will be sheltered for a while longer, but not forever.
I’m delighted the last line got to you! It was an inspiration in the heat of writing the end of the story. Thanks especially for choosing this story as in-flight entertainment. It was a really fun challenge to undertake this prompt.
He’s got absolutely no control over the green waters of the Gulf. He has changed and perhaps the Gulf will make it all for naught. I will await your verdict on Wally later on. Thanks again for reading!
Redemption is tough. Wally is at least walking - if not running - in that direction. He seems to be making some headway, and that introspection might be part of it. Thanks very much for giving him a chance and for commenting.
You and I have been thinking alike. Some days I feel as if I have been the victim of theft. Other days I feel gratitude for what I have experienced, combined with a tinge of melancholy that I may not repeat that experience. Thanks very much for this.
Thank you very much for all your encouraging comments and for reading the journal all the way through. I hope Andy and Zander remain with you and inhabit your mind as they do mine. Thanks again.
I am so glad you have made the journey with Andy, and with Zander, too. I hope you're right about this being a durable story that can withstand time and circumstances. That you can sit and smile and reflect on this story makes me happy. Thanks very much for your many comments as you went through the chapters.
I'm very glad you enjoyed the return visit to the farm. Wasn't it fun to engage Eustace again, and to see his reactions? I had such fun writing them. Monica does seem to be growing into this new chapter of her life. Thanks again and again for reading and for your comments!
Andy’s heartbeat must have stopped to see Ambrose again. To be so close to being complete, and then confronted with the policeman cannot have been anything other than heartbreaking. Thanks again for reading and commenting.
When those meant to help kids have better lives have their own agendas, the kids suffer. Lucky for Andy, he has people now who love and support him. And, he can run. Thanks so much for reading and posting comments.
This chapter is unfortunately at least as relevant today as it was when it was written. In so many places, a wholly unjustified anti-gay hysteria is taking hold. People like Phyllis Chandler are gaining unwarranted power and influence. In Andy and Zander’s lives, she represents a threat to all the good the boys are for each other. Thanks again for reading and for your encouragement.