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Well, now I’m colored interested. You’ve made quite a beginning! Jon tracked Ethan/David down, which seems like quite a feat. But for what purpose?
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I’m sorry I missed this earlier. Gus was more forward than Rick, but Rick made up for shyness with enthusiasm. For once, the stars aligned for both men, even if they were interrupted in mid kiss. Best of all, there will be more, someday. Thanks for reading, and for your patience.
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Please accept my thanks for your very kind words. I will not add to your speculation addiction, but will beg you instead to save your voice. Rick and Gus were having such a lovely day until their untimely dunk in Butternut Lake. Even though Rick feels horribly guilty about Gus’ near-tragedy, both men have edged ever closer through it. Perhaps that’s the best outcome. That you should feel the warm sun and cold lake in these pages makes me smile. Thanks again.
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You mean you think the Yankees might possibly lose? It’s a pity Gus and Rick will miss the end of the game, though. Zoltan will hardly be pleased at this turn of events. Add in Heinrich and Rita, and you’ve made up a very difficult batting order to face, with no reliever in the bullpen. Thank you for your observations, and for continuing to read this story.
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Gus and Rick have professed to the point at which they are sharing more and more of themselves and their lives. If nothing else, Rick will have wonderful memories of this day, at least until the boat capsized. Your faith in Rick is admirable, given how little he has in himself. Thank you very much for reading, and for your encouraging comments.
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Rita is nothing if not good at selling. Heinrich seems to have latched onto her and is sold. Only Rick himself appears to be the obstacle to their plan, whatever it may be. What Jerry may feel will depend on whether Rick feels able to trust him. That hasn’t happened yet. Thanks very much for your thoughts, and for reading!
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I’m so happy Lee found safety and love and care in his Camp family. Now, perhaps Avery can convince Lee that their bond is okay, too. This was a beautiful chapter. Many thanks.
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I’m very glad you’re here. Welcome!
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You’re absolutely right that there are dozens of excellent authors on GA, whose stories are enthralling and engrossing, in a wide variety of genres. GA is an awesome site in this regard. Thank you very much for your generous words.
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I am so very glad you took the time to read Andy’s journal and that you stayed with him to the end. What continues to break my heart is that there remain many kids like Andy today. Perhaps, like him, there’s hope for them, too. I am glad you liked the last portion of the story. Those chapters were fun to write. If you find Andy’s story memorable, then my heart smiles. There are a few later snapshots of Andy and Zander, short stories with the word “Observation” in their titles. Please accept my deep thanks for your encouraging words, and for reading the story.
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Cadet Third Class • III
Parker Owens commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in Cadet Third Class • III
Ritch just got lucky in about a hundred ways, and not just in bed. He continues to make friends and make people smile. He and Edrice rescue a young crash victim, and then he narrowly escapes a worse fate. And at the end, there will be a new car. I’m sad to see the end of Defiant, though, which is almost a character unto itself. Great chapter!- 111 comments
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The Golden Fish were meant to be Gus and Rick, who have certainly caught one another. But will they let each other go? Rick feels terrible after allowing Gus to be in such danger. Anything on the horizon must take second (or third) place to Gus’ well being in his eyes. Thanks very much for reading, and for your thoughts.
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Yes. Gus really is a wonderful friend for Rick.
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@weinerdog Rick wants Willy Kohler to be buried, as deeply as possible, and to stay that way. I agree with you that Gus would very likely show a very great deal of compassion, should he ever know what happened to Rick that summer. Gus and Rick have been whisked into the medical system, so their attention may be diverted for a while. Thanks very much for reading this chapter, and for your comments.
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That last stanza really got to me. Suddenly, we become an accumulation of things that don't work as they ought to. But the roadmap to nowhere charting where we've been is a wonderful metaphor. Thanks very much for this.
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The more they learn about one another, the more Rick and Gus seem happier together. You're right that Gus has already bolstered Rick's confidence and spirits. Rick seems to open windows for Gus, too. As for coming out, Rick would need some very great force or event to propel him into doing so. Many thanks for your thoughts, and for reading this chapter!
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I'm sure that Rick would be the first to cheer if the Yankees collapse in the eighth. Gus is unlikely to sulk in that event, but I can bet the two men would have plenty of remarks to trade in any case. Despite what's happened, Gus and Rick are still together. You're good to observe that despite his undeniable kindness, any kind of relationship with Rick may prove to have its challenges. Rick feels awful about what happened, and he's horrified that he put Gus in jeopardy. He has made Gus his overriding priority, so perhaps Gus will find a way to make Rick understand he's forgiven. Many thanks for reading and for your insights.
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Every time something goes awry, Rick is quick to blame himself and fear the worst. Yet it seems that these hurdles only serve to give Gus and Rick more to talk about, more to experience with each other. You are right that these men compliment each other. Neither seems willing to unhook and let the other swim free. Thank you very much for your thoughts and comments.
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Perhaps it's the game and its internal tension which distracts us from the darker question of Gus' ability to make music. I can imagine you at that game, too. Many, many thanks!
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Rick is falling for Gus. What differentiates the pianist from other infatuations may be their ability to connect and talk so easily together. Thanks for reading!
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Funny how engrossing a baseball game can become, isn't it? I'm glad the chapter ending felt a little bit like a cliffhanger. Poor Rick feels horrible about the dunking Gus took; the guilt weighs heavily on him. Even if Gus is unhurt, Rick is likely to feel the enormity of what might have happened pressing in on him. Unlike the quiet of the lake and its gentle rhythms, the ride and wait engender more conversation and mutual discovery, as you suggest. Thanks very much for reading, and for your comments!
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Cold. Rick came to the surface and spluttered. Butternut Lake was cold. The bright sun still shone, fluffy clouds punctuated the brilliant azure sky overhead; but now the canoe floated somewhere, overturned. In the meantime, chilly water streamed off his head and face in the center of the lake. Gus! Where is Gus? How could I have let this happen? A gurgle and splash sounded close to his right. He turned in time to see the other man thrash and inhale a mouthful of lake water.
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Who will kill whom first? Fergus killing Jada and Sawyer, or Maddie killing Jimmy for endangering her children? Or maybe Maddie gets to put Fergus down? Or maybe we all get lucky and Fergus gets hit by a train.
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Destination for spring break!
