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Kai has got to stop over thinking everything and just "go with the flow." Of course this internal dialogue is funny and frustrating at the same time. I am still curious about Dad's issues with Kai. Especially since he doesn't even know him. So maybe what I'm really curious about is what's in Jake's past. Anyway I'm still really enjoying this story. Thanks.

What's up with Nats? Maybe I need to back a couple of chapters and see if I missed something. Thanks.

I am curious to see what happens next. I hope there will be more information about why Bas is adopted, why the cousin is so disagreeable, and why the adults don't notice. This is a good start.

A little drama would have been OK, but this was big drama. Hopefully Ian will heal and life will go on. Now we'll all have to be patient for the next chapter to find out. Thanks.

So what's the purpose of the mother in the park? Will that encounter come back to bite Louis? And what's with Harry? Hitting on the husband of his friend and employee? What a jerk! I can't wait to see what develops with Don's feeling in his legs coming back a bit. More good story, Tim! Thanks.

And the plot thickens! Sounds like some of the "predictors" from the last chapter were on the right track. I had to laugh at Jam's description of his physical! Maybe it was just a little overly dramatic? 😄

I think I want to move to their town and work my way into being part of this family. Two nice guys, hot sex, and the L word. It just gets better. Thank you.

This is hard to read, but well written. It makes me want to reach out and help Joey turn his life around. Not to mention bitch slapping at least half of the kids in his school.

I just finished reading this for the second time, and I enjoyed it as much as I did the first time! You are one of my bookmarked GA authors. I was looking for something to read, clicked on your name, and here I am. I loved everything about this story! Thank you. Jeff

Cole Matthews has written a heartwarming tale of a child growing up. Each chapter has vignettes from a year in the life of Button and his two dads. As you read you will laugh and cry, and feel every emotion in between. And if you don't fall in love with Button, you have no heart. The characters are all well written, with the strengths and flaws of real people. There is enough description to put you in the story's various locales without taking over. The dialogue sounds like real conversations. Growing up is not all sunshine and roses for Button. He has struggles and heart-ache along the way. The story is sweet and yet often thought-provoking. Be sure to follow the "fine print" suggestion and read "1515 Loring Lane" chapter 6 first. It is a prologue telling how Button came to live with his two dads.

Your writing style is very readable, and Jam is a terrific character! Of course we need some drama to move the story forward. I enjoyed reading everyone's predictions about what's happening with Mr. C. Thanks for explaining Jam's journey through the foster care system.

It is refreshing to see a family acting positive when their son/brother announces he is gay. It doesn't seem to happen that way in a lot of gay fiction. I guess it doesn't happen that way a lot of times in real life. I like Jake even more after this chapter. I do wonder what will be revealed when they get around to discussing Jake's dad's comment. Kay is a great character, with mostly amusing inner dialogue, which you write so well. I hope Jake will help him get past his anxieties. Maybe Sarah will be part of that, too. I think the anxiety is recent for Kay and tied in with his realising/admitting he is gay. More please.

It is not pertinent to the story, but I always wonder why a successful foster care placement would end. I like Jam already. His new placement seems great, but like him, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. Gotta have some drama for a good story, don't you? I look forward to more. Thanks. Jeff

Panic attacks can be scary. Sometimes it becomes cyclical: panic attack = elevated blood pressure/stress = more panic=more symptoms. Jake is lucky his ex is caring and concerned. I was also curious to know who is/are the "we" Eddie spoke of.

I really enjoyed the changing pov in this chapter and the last. I also like that you don't jump back and forth. Sometimes that technique can get a bit confusing. It is great the way Eli is bringing these people closer together.

When I asked you to toss your readers a bone and said we needed a little hope for Joey, this is not what I had in mind. A suicide attempt? It does look like it may lead to better things for Joey, so I'll go with it. Thanks for more good story.

Another great chapter! I especially enjoy the conversations and the way you have the various characters interacting. Well written, Tim. Thank you.

Nothing like a loving family, a conflict resolved, and some romance to end the day on a positive note! Thanks for more good story.

OK Ron, it is time to throw your audience a bone. We need a little ray of hope for Joey. More good reading! Thanks.

Well, you're two for two on your intriguing teen characters. Kay is different than Cal in his background and day-to-day life. But Kay has that same spark of something that makes him appealing. I don't think Kay is stuck up or cliquish (sp?), just kind of clueless. Jake is a great counterpoint! I look forward to seeing how things develop. I will Google to check, but isn't college in Britain equivalent to junior and senior year of high school in the U.S.? Thanks for the start of another story.

Enjoyed the story and carrot cake! To do the math I need a picture or a more detailed explanation of where the missing piece was. Thanks for this bit of fun!

As I finished this chapter it sounded like the end. Say it isn't so. I'm not certain I am ready for that. Another visit with my favorite online family! Gotta love 'em! Thanks.

I didn't think about the fact that religious people do have a big voice. I'm with you on the Golden Rule. That's the one that works for me. Thanks for a thought provoking chapter. Jeff

I am glad I decided to stick around for another chapter. Joey is definitely a character to follow, and Star and Allen make thing more interesting! Thanks.

It was an interesting discussion. The only thing missing was a deeply religious person to offer a counterpoint.