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Right now the most shocking outcome in relationships by the end of the story is for Tyler and Elijah to be a couple. Well, Kage was killed and that dashed our hopes. kbois is certainly going to keep shocking us. It is too early to be definite about the outcomes The banter and verbal jousting along the way is tremendous fun.

kbois just notified us--- "Tyler has been promoted to main character. His picture is now part of the cover story. " Dang--he is very handsome. Too bad he is straight. Thanks for letting us know what he looks like. He will turn heads.

Things turned out better than expected for Granger, Anson and the ship. They will leave soon and have cleared the deck, so to say, of problems. Granger's qualities of decency, wisdom and true concern for other served him and others well. Pitcarin ended his life by suicide in the brig. He made life easier for others, especially Granger. Pitcarin will be a brief note in Granger's reports and nothing more. Douglas is growing well into his role as first lieutenant, Granger had a delightful sexual time with Anson in the sauna. He guessed right that Anson would welcome their erotic experiences after forgoing his shyness and concern for upsetting a senior officer. Granger found out that what worried Anson was not his enjoyment of male sex, but his dislike of serving in the Navy as his family expects him to do. Granger as a wise man asked him what he wanted to do. Anson said get more education. He did not know what career he could follow if not in the navy. Granger helped him to buy many books and then counseled him to talk with Lord Daventry on the ship about his educational options. One interesting twist occurred what Granger and Anson went to a musical instrument store. Granger bought instruments for Anson and Granger to play and I can see them do this on the ship to entertain other officers. Granger also bought an elegant instrument for Lord Cavendish that will bring Anson together with him. Anson will have learned how to play version of the same instrument and can help Cavendish play it. They might hit it off and Cavendish lives in Granger's London home so Anson will be able to stay connected with Granger. They could play as a musical trio or more with other players to help pass the time Granger maybe stuck in London.

I see a train wreck coming with Zach-- Long term problems could emerge from their deep emotional feelings for each other that cannot be expressed publicly from many, many years . Will and Zach care for each other unlike anyone else. Zach has to lead a life based on a lie and not be gay. Will is going to live far away in Cambridge and will be meeting many people, some of which could be very important to him if he is not held back by a vision of a perfect relationship with Zach. Will an idealized Zach be the standard that other potential boyfriends are measured against? Could something happen to help Will move on from Zach as he realizes he has to lead a full life? Short term--Zach's girlfriend's father is a "nosy bastard". Is he going to get the evidence from surveillance or turncoats to blackmail or take even more drastic action to force Zach to drop his daughter or else ruin his football career with an expose? Zach might be sloppy or not careful enough to hide either his actions with Will or his male sex partner on the side. I bet the father's private investigators will not follow the law and could track and bug him, his Expedition, his room and wear wires and body cams to get what they want. They could plant spies near him or pay guys on the team or living unit for info. Think what Jake would do when he is on a mission. If Zach is forced away from this gf unkind rumors might fly, he should have to find another beard to keep his sexual cover. He will need a gf through his football career, I expect. If he becomes a pro player, then sports writers and news photographers will be after him. I can only see pain developing for both as they stay in contact. They will want more than is possible. Will is clearly out. Zach cannot be for years.

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Come on kbois be secure, Criticism should roll off your back. You said all would be revealed later as Hercule Poirot would say. You said you had a reason for his death and it would advance the story arc Life is not fair, and we saw it in action, Many of us are shocked. I am anticipating reading later how your show why he had to die. You have a good track record of tying things together. I bet you can show the important salutary impact eventually of his death.

Well, Cracker Barrels are also in CA. I am going to have lunch at one today. I like the trout option.

Will learned a lot this day and night. So many things are connected, too. One was that Cam easily and without worry trashed him and lied convincingly. Will was no longer a person to value as Stef's grandson. Cam won't be believed if he tried to tell the same story to Stef. If and when Will tells Stef about Cam, it may influence how he structures his deal with Cam. He especially has to be prepared for Cam to lie to him and withhold information when Cam is in trouble or the truth would be uncomfortable. BTW, Cody says he needs a deal with Cam since he has been trashed by the CEO of Anders-Hayes. Well , a secret deal is coming together very soon that will mean Cody's nemesis is ousted and losses power and has his reputation destroyed. This blowup should help Cody.

Wow--that was unexpected and very revealing. Darius begged off the big party so Will stayed in his suite. Drama of major proportions ensued Will asked Jeff to come over to tell him about Cam. Jeff was asked to not tell anyone, but Jeff told Cam who blamed Will for seducing hi, Go figure ! But, Jeff believed Cam so Will kicked him out and said he was no longer a friend. Upon reflection, Will decides Jeff will find out about other side affairs and realize Will was correct. They can find a path again. Then Zack, Will's kryptonite, came over and they connected and fucked and fucked--even trusting to be bareback. What passion. They reached into each other's soul like no one else can do. Both were so vulnerable. They told each other they felt so close and it hurt not to be in contact. Zach and Will agreed to call each Sunday night at 10PM Will confessed-- “Whatever,” I said grumpily, then focused my eyes on him. “If I had a choice, and it was possible, I would be with you, and only you.” He just looked at me, and seemed really uptight, and I totally didn’t get his mood until a tear fell out of his eye. “I know,” he said, and then he hugged me tightly, almost desperately. They cannot be together Zach has a football career. What a tragedy ! Their relationship could be exposed hurting Zach most. Hanging over this is Zach's gf and her father. Zach thinks he has men following him. He is worried about pics being taken. They might catch the guys in the morning? His car is on the street overnight so the men could be suspicious and look around. Will should have registered in his own name and the past tie might ring a bell. Plus, who is to say that Zach's room or phone is not bugged? The Sunday calls could be recorded. If you want to get really into a conspiracy, Zach's boy on the side could be a plant from the father or willing, if discovered and approached, to sell Zach out for big bucks at the right time. What a mess !

Is the meeting with the boss or events before the meeting to be 52 card pick-up with everything blasted apart and nothing happening as expected. We are told things will be surprising. Hmmmmm I hope Tyler stays back at the shopping plaza and Elijah goes in alone to meet the boss and tells his tale and is ready to follow his normal practice and shift into a small animal or bird and get away fast if needed. We are told Trevor is not very swift. He should not know or guess Elijah can finger him from a death bed confession by Kage. Heck, Trevor could be inside with the boss thinking his killing role is not known. Fireworks could ensue as Trevor tries to kill everyone when Elijah says he killed Kage. One alternative outcome---You know with his insights from the part of Kage he now holds in his heart, Elijah might actually turn into a real mean predator and kill Trevor, the being that killed the love of his life.

Bottomguy-- I love your optimism and the belief that love will conquer all during the night and morning. It should happen that way in the world they are building slowly. However, I am counting on the author to throw curve balls and keep the soap opera going for as long as possible. We will see--if optimism or cynicism wins out soon.

JT Major Major Major was a key character in Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut. He was promoted to major because of his name and a playful , enlisted man in promotions who loved to mess things up. The enlisted man ( termed an ex-PFC) loved the major's name and issued the promotion paperwork on his own using the right approving officer's name without permission. No one checked or stopped him in the bureaucracy. This new major constantly hid and would jump out his office window if someone came to see him. The book was a favorite of the anti-war activists of the 60's and 70's and many became teachers to pass on their opinions and love for the book. It spoke to the brutality and ridiculousness of war and of the crazy extent people acted under pressure.

I agree that Armand is right to say no to a mural in a doctor's office. It is both due to his concern for protection of the work as well as a step down. He needs to realize his works are very valuable . Famous artists do murals or mural-like works --think DaVinci. It is the nature of the place and purpose for the work and accompanying significant recognition from the placement of the work. He is kind to suggest an alternative in the form of an art student. He is setting more limits and communicating them. I like how smoothly his home life is moving ahead. Tommy is a delight.

If I wanted to kill Elijah, I would have a sniper stationed outside the house of the boss in case he came to see the boss. Kill him before he reports Trevor knows the location. Huntington must be able to hire snipers. Army snipers often come with an observer to watch for targets. We are left to wonder what the boss is like. Elijah is a little afraid of him. He is not thinking about anyone else trying to kill him. He is very naive.

Yes, weinerdog --too far- Having a spotted dick sounds like monkeypox--horrors!

Let us see Jonathan come clean to Maddox on his fear about the cock sucking vid and his worry that he and Maddox will be humiliated. But how will it happen? Will Jonathan come clean in the morning or will he flee and Maddox have to chase him and confront him? I bet Maddox will want to see the vid and he will critique it. I also bet Jonathan has gotten better at cock sucking--lol. It is old news from a past school as Hillary Clinton might say. I also believe he will say the vid is not a huge problem and he is not embarrassed by it. Many already know that they are having sex. It may be that other vids of sexual activities are already circulated on campus. There have to be campus laws that a vid not agreed to by Jonathan would cause administrators to seek punishment. Revenge ones or ones not mutually approved must be treated badly by the campus administration and the sponsors can be kicked off campus with basic evidence that is less than needed in court. Students would know this. Express could be punished, too.

I love minions--great gif--Thanks

Weinerdog made an insightful point about Tommy's friends at the orphanage. I think Armand should ask Tommy and invite his best friends over to play with Tommy. He must need to be around kids his age at least sometimes.

I like the sinister , unforgiving twist of starboardtack. Jonathan's father is the mastermind. He is directing Drew so Jonathan has to come home. He is not accepting Jonathan's rejection of his family and class. The dad told Jonathan he had worked out a deal with Drew and Jonathan rejected it. So, it could be the dad doubling down to get his way. Or, as I thought before, Drew could be a vindictive prick who wants to hurt Drew and may have an ally on campus. Someone called Drew and pushed hm to leave. Was it a male? Jonthan did not seem to know the voice so it was a new opponent.

Sounds like they are all three comfortable with each other and have worked out how to fit each other's likes and needs. Armand is off to interview a security company recommended by the police. Two issues : The system has to be high end since the paintings are extremely valuable and Tommy and the others have to be taught to operate the system. They need to know how to make it work or know it is working. Tommy does not need the code, yet. They all need to know how to not mistakenly set off an alarm falsely which will scare people and might be fined by the police.

I am sorry--this was not "up" They are clearly on love with each other and just reinforced it. Maddox's family loves Jonathan, too But, Jonathan continues to not speak the. whole truth. He won't say he is leaving Sunny Hill and Maddox. Plus, he won't say why or mention the blackmail-yet I can see then getting together, Jonathan coming clean, and Maddox forming a united front with Jonathan to protect him. Maybe at Sunny Hill, a cock sucking vid would not be socially dangerous. It did not ruin Paris Hilton in LA. Conor's surprise might mean he is not behind it. Now, we can see the fine hand of Drew seeking revenge. His acolytes are not here in depth so a crowd is going to attack Jonathan at Sunny Hill over the vid. I wonder how you will show Drew's involvement? A relative on campus who hates Jonathan, like Drew ? Or, you have me worried. that the night will be awesome and then Jonathan would run away leaving his letter behind, What a bad choice, So I am on my own cliff waiting for your solution in the next chapter.

Back in DC, making waves, meeting people, extending their network, following their inner voice. They are not seduced by power or fame.

Vanus 's first trip outside of home was a failure. The demon mocked him and the bureaucrat blocked him. He is not powerful or seen as needing to be answered. But, Vanus is head of a major family Returning home he finds a meeting has been set up by with the high priestess and he and Jill have been given high class clothes versus what they have been wearing. He needs better advice and maybe a better advisor. Will the high priestess help him and give him a mentor? He is going nowhere fast. Things need to change. Looking at a picture, Vanus realizes he looks like a younger Henry. No wonder the demon hates him. Jill wisely tells Vanus he has to find a way to work with his demon. He needs his protection and knowledge. " I daresay, you have your work cut out for you, Vanus. Honestly though, search for common ground. He's been around for thousands and thousands of years. Surely you have something in common besides cynicism. If I were you though, I'd figure it out before Henry makes another appearance." I'd rather have my insides ripped out by maulers, Vanus thought. But in the end, he knew she was right." BTW, Vaus is getting a young man as a driver. Is he a possible love interest? Is he a spy that will work against his interests?

Prepare for things to not go as expected. I am glad you are living your life as you think best. My grandmother went through a hospice experience twice. She kept going and happily surprised us till she died in her sleep during her last hospice care which allowed her to receive serious pain medication.

Armand is going about his process piecemeal. He might be making a mistake. I think it is common for a business to use an insurance agent to advise what is needed and to then bundle the top recommended several types( for example, select fire, security, earthquake or even flood, etc) of insurance protection and not pick one type from column a and move on independently to another from column b. Also, an agent can recommend good security and fire protection systems and how doors should be locked, etc. Obtaining high quality systems can lower insurance costs. Heck, I could not get a mortgage for my residence without proof of diversified insurance.