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You're completely right. In this case, Willy was both the predator and the bully. Heinrich Senior only saw the mess his boy was in, and not the possible causes. The consequences have been very hard on Rick. Thank you for reading and for commenting.
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Rick was definitely Willy's prey. It was difficult to put myself in Rick's shoes, to feel like the prey irresistibly drawn to the predator. Thank you for reading and for your comments.
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You are very, very kind. I hope that the conversation sets up interest that must be followed on into the next chapter. Isn't it funny how prominent citizens find themselves the arbiters of character and morals? Like everyone else, they're just as flawed as the next person. Many thanks for your comments and for reading!
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Cadet Second Class • IV
Parker Owens commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in Cadet Second Class • IV
Ritch is maturing in this chapter. He makes good as a public speaker, and he feels conflict over his multiple conquests and the woman he still feels attracted to. He enjoys being an uncle. This young man is changing as we read. Excellent chapter! -
Zoltan seems to have catapulted himself into the top spot of this story’s ‘most hated character’ list. His nasty words to Rick really hurt. At least the man won’t be at the School Board meeting. Thanks again for reading and for your comments.
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I hope I did not give you indigestion. Zoltan and Heinrich deserve to be locked together in a room just so everyone else can breathe easier. Alas, that hasn’t happened. Rick is marooned in his misery, and Gus is sequestered on his own, unable to call or contact him. And then the School Board meeting is next... oh dear. Thanks very much for reading and letting these characters grow on you.
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Elegant Zoltan, kicked in the rear? He can’t imagine it. That’s the problem, of course. He can’t imagine (or care) what his words and actions do to other people. Gus and Rick have been separated. And this horrible day isn’t over. The School Board meeting is next.
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I cannot comment on Rita’s overdue bills, or on Zoltan‘s business practices. In fairness, Zoltan wouldn’t need much skulduggery to profit mightily from representing Gus; he’s a highly talented musician in great demand. But he’s been badly overworked. Rick’s eruption at his father may have been the biggest surprise yet - to both parties. Thanks so much for your comments.
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Zoltan and Heinrich Senior should be locked up in a room together. At least everyone else could breathe easier for a while. Fortuitous is an excellent word for getting called to the Beck household, even if it was for a crappy reason. Thanks again for reading and for your comments!
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Zoltan went out of his way to hurt and humiliate Rick. You’re right to say that Rick’s inner music goes into a minor key, a dirge if you like. It’s very familiar to him, alas. I liked your point: “ he will remember that his Gus is not Zoltan’s Gustavo. ” Rick will be unable to reconcile those two images. At least he managed to channel some frustration back at his father, who must have gotten the worst surprise of his life, a son who is madder than hell, and unwilling to take it anymore. Thanks again for reading and for your comments!
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Rick has been intimidated by Zoltan, whose words were meant to hurt and humiliate. They succeeded. He turned his hurt on himself, as he do often does. You’re quite right that Rick’s pain flares when his father calls. He simply has run out of patience with the man; he has no more reserves. Unfortunately this horrible day isn’t over for Rick, as there is still the School Board meeting. Thanks for your great comments and thoughts.
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I’m delighted by your very kind response to this chapter. That you could catch the rhythm of this chapter, and hear both Rick’s inner music, and the piano music rolling over the water, is a wonderful thing. Many thank for reading and for your comments.
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Yeah: awwwwww. Scott suddenly finds a wellspring of affection. Actually, it has been building subtly for a while. But Graham seems to have brought out better things in Scott than he himself could have imagined. He’s definitely falling, perhaps to drown in a sea of Graham. Thanks again for reading!
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You have hit on Rick’s constant internal theme: not worthy. He hears that from his inner voice all the time, and it’s even louder now. The School Board meeting promises to be another agony, and it cannot be avoided. Poor Rick has had an awful day. Thanks again for your responses and thoughts.
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Your reservation at the head of the line has been confirmed. Please make sure to check all weapons and sharp objects at the door. Zoltan has been controlling Gus’ (very successful) career for so long, he’s forgotten that Gus is a human being, it seems. Thank a million for your thoughts.
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Yes, it does appear a certain quantity of fecal matter encountered swiftly rotating angled blades, doesn’t it? I love your three strike day description for Rick’s truly unhappy experience. The School Board meeting would be a delight if it were just the usual yawn. However, your intuition that it won’t be is probably correct. Thanks for your comments, and for reading!
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I had to grin at your comments about Zoltan in comparison to Heinrich. Perhaps there are more members in Senior’s fan club than Zoltan’s after all. In little Eagle Lake, it’s no surprise that Rick would have been called to a lawyer’s house. After all, he’s been in nearly every basement in town. While it was high time for Rick to tell Heinrich Senior off, he hardly got to enjoy doing so. He has too much else pressing in on his mind to take much satisfaction in having made himself crystal clear. Thanks for your comments and thoughts, and for reading!
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Rick has indeed experienced a horrible day, and it’s not over yet. Zoltan dealt him the worst injuries, but a flooded basement was just an added insult. No wonder Rick had no patience for Heinrich. He’s had no tIme to think about how to get in touch with Gus, or how to help Walter at the School Board meeting coming up. It’s very sad to think of Gus, wondering why Rick doesn’t call. I suspect it wouldn’t be the first time something along those lines might have occurred. Thanks for your excellent comments and for reading!
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“Damn it!” Rick swore aloud, his curse accompanied by the metallic ping of a faucet replacement valve bouncing on the shop’s concrete floor. At least he didn’t have to apologize for his ill temper. Irene continued her impromptu vacation from the shop; his calls remained unreturned. It made for a quiet Wednesday after a restless night, which wasn’t a wholly bad thing. He had walked over to pick up the newly re-silenced van from Guttmacher's, dodging Jerry's questions about the redness on his
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Thank you for the typo alert. How did I miss it? Scott and Graham may fall for one another, but as you say, it may not be sufficient. Perhaps Scott will find a way to be convincingly authentic. Or maybe not - it’s a tall order for him, after all. I’m very, very grateful for these excellent and thoughtful comments.
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Wally has realized the importance of friends, perhaps belatedly. Our predator has slowly acquired a heart. It’s not a sudden thing, but it has happened slowly. Perhaps Matt and Lee or Javier and Oscar had something to do with it.
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And so the very long road to healing can begin. There will be bonds to restore, the dead to mourn, and a pack to grow and renew. What will become of this new family? Who knows? Maybe the heady scent of jambalaya may attract new wolves. Great chapter in bringing loose ends to their knots.
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Graham and Wally seem to have bonded over those manga. At least, Wally seems to have made a couple of friends. Meanwhile, there is always some kind of work to be done. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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What a reunion! My sympathies to Ethan in the big city. To say that he is anxious is a huge understatement. You describe that very very well. Kissing Jonathan was beautiful, but one wonders what Ethan will tell himself about it. Great chapter.
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This chapter helps us get to know Ethan on a much deeper level, while through him we observe an endless journey across the prairie. It was great reading.
