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Some of news today is not upbeat and violence is a possibility in Europe. You have given us a welcome break. Thank you for your bonus happy, family story. We all love the characters here--the current bad guy is not present-and this holiday is fun and interesting for CJ and all--including us.

Some things are resolved and others not--Elisabeth hears David explain why he wants to see Kat. She sees the young guy who tried to warn her and David and was thrown off by Celia's cruel actions. David will in time realize Andy tried to help solve the crime and was torn apart by guilt and had wrecked his life. This car crash destroyed more than David and Elsabeth and their child. Kat's reaction is very surprising. She knows Andy. She knows of Paul Miller, the stepfather who drove the car. " Kat’s face became paralyzed with fear...." She said they had to get to his house right away and left with David, Andy and Elisabeth right away. Why did she know Andy? Why did she know Paul and why was she fearful? Why did not she take more police with her? What is happening to Jack? Why did Paul hit the car? The next chapter has to be very enlightening.

You really showed how painfully devoid of social skills Alec is. He has been close friends with Finn now for some weeks and still cannot read that Finn sees him as a romantic interest. Finn has been so kind and patient. Tonight, Finn finally kissed Alec and told him this what he means by close friends. I like the title baby steps. I think is the title is appropriate. Now Finn is taking a baby step in romance. Alec has to respond. With Finn's help he can improve his self-regard and smile more and look people in the eyes. Alec can begin to see he has more value than he formerly considered. Finn can act a bit like a supportive and better natured Professors Higgins in My Fair Lady and help Alec grow into a new and happier person. The problem of becoming a new person is that the ones who knew the old Alec ( his parents?) won't want him to change. Alec is planning on graduating early at 17. I can see him wanting badly to go away and leave town for college or more training. He will feel too restricted , if he stays. He will have to leave Finn, too.

Good--Jake and Ellie are going to at home together and she will be there to help him when things get rough with Nic or maybe in the aftermath of the breakup with Meg. Pure luck and Nic and jake met at Jake's workplace with Nic wearing makeup. He seemed to keep his relationship with Jake secret, Nic realized he wanted to be with Jake the next day at lunch and they will have sex. Jake offered to bring a condom and Nic was fine with it. Hope someone also brings lube. Jake hid and took a day off from school after his breakup with Meg. Will any gossip and eyes watching Jake when he returns complicate his meetup with Ni ?, Could they be followed and discovered having sex? I hope not. I hope they have a great uninhibited time and become more of an item.

A story of unbroken love : true love, deeply felt love and a story of a life lost too soon and a life reborn in love. “Thank you…”, Stirnir said, “You know, Einar? As much as this disease was the worst disaster, that hit me during my life, you are the best thing that happened to me. I loved you from the very first second in the Tikki and I was not mistaken. I love you, I still love you!” Stirnir and Einar and Daniel were very fortunate to find each other. I cried and cried. Thank you.

What an enjoyable, thoughtful and challenging story full of interesting characters and plot twists made better with your clarifying and humorous comments. I am looking forward--when you are ready--for stories about Elijah and Caleb that might tie up some loose ends. Is Vann worth one or inclusion in another as a son of Reilly and Sebastian? Stay well and happy, please

First, I liked the sexual action and right from kissing and getting naked. They were so into each other. Both surprised each other in good ways. They went farther than I expected, I liked Maddox insisting that he wanted to give Jonathan a blow job and he told Jonathan he gave fabulous blow jobs, The finger fucking at the end without Jonathan protesting was choice. Maddox considers that Jonathan wants and needs to be seduced and he will be ready next time. Second, feeling were revealed and expressed and slowly Jonathan is falling totally for Maddox but does not want to reveal his past love life ofrmore and Maddox is becoming an open book. Jonathan cannot understand, yet, why Maddox wants to know all about him. Thankfully, he no longer worries Jonthan will be Drew. He is not convinced he is on the way to being a bf and will be just a phase. It is strange that Maddox's roommates know that Jonathan means more to him than a bf and Jonathan remains fully clueless. It's got to be a defense mechanism on Jonathan's part. I hope repeated comments and actions of shared--not one way--passion and maybe some public acknowledgement will convince Jonathan is not a month-long toy to be thrown after later. In the heat of passion Maddox understood-- “You know, it’s not the end of the world if you’re crushing on me,” Maddox said. “Or maybe it is.” He wasn’t denying it, but he made it sound like a bad thing. Maddox didn’t like that one bit. Jonathan was quick to jump in bed with him for sure, but winning over his heart was a different matter. It was new to him, this courtship or whatever; all the times before, he only had to smile and be cute. Girls found him easy to seduce, as some had let him know. Only now Jonathan wanted to be the one to be seduced, and Maddox smiled at the realization. Yeah, he’d use his all and everything to convince this guy that – That what? They were just hooking up, although… well, the sex so far was pretty amazing, and the promise of what followed was even more than that. And Maddox wanted it so badly that it was his only purpose in life right now. " Maddox wants them to have great sex and stay connected. The newness was amazing, but he was ready to be a bf to Jonathan who needs to still grow into that role Third, I think the next sessions will get even more passionate and wide ranging. Maybe, Jonathan will clean his insides out before his next date to show he knows what might happen and he does not want anything messy and unpleasant inside his colon to spoil the fun. Maddox won't know about this needing to be done, but Jonathan will. I think as they relate even more passionately physically and stay together more than an hour--lol-, they will become able to open up--really more Jonathan--and grow to like each other and know what matters to each other. College life is not dates and sex and more sex --though that is mostly on guys' minds. I am expecting curveballs from the scandal sheet to misdirection's from roommates or even Connor. Great chapter. Thanks

:Oh! What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive." Robert Burns

OMG--a climatic explosion and all the hidden hatred and envy was revealed quickly, and shockingly-Celia cried out what venom and hatred was held inside her for so long and totally shocked her husband and Elisabeth. Her true twisted, hurtful character was exposed, They know she hid the letter to hurt Elisabeth and David. She succeeded, but still thought she was the victim and that she could move on with her husband, Frank, as if nothing happened. Elisabeth is taking the letter to the police and might see Kat? Frank slapped Celia and left the house with a bag. A divorce is now likely. What is the timing of this crisis and will Andy's trek and confession to the police take place around the same time? The letter would back up Andy's story and possibly help David and Elisabeth relate better to each other, I hope.

What a good, supportive family. A base for all to relate and handle the pressures and joys of modern life. CJ especially needed to talk to his dads and be comforted and advised. The interactions at meals and at home are heartwarming. There could be two new babies next year or so--CJ and Owen and Rod and Taisha would be their new DC neighbors What a wonderful possibility for all and a good playmate for Lieb Northman was being Northman. Cj will continually be faced with his passive aggressive insults. I wonder how he decision to roll with the flow and not confront him or talk to the Ambassador will help their relationship. If Northman pushes too much and others notice, I bet the Ambassador will hear and take action. Just like CJ's and Owen's Trump loving neighbor in DC, Northman might find he needs to move. I loved seeing that CJ was reading the Embers werewolf/lycan/wolf-shifter story. I have read the story by WolfM about Brandon's adventures earlier and he faced deadly fires and became a good friend to his lycan/wolf-shifter firefighting team. His team help defend the Liston Wineries. The prospect that CJ and Owen would later meet in California the author who is a lycan/wolf-shifter is fascinating,

OMG --Young Peter is pushed unknowingly off a cliff. He did not suffer so far. He thought he saw the Gnos far away. Maybe, they wanted to see him being pushed off the cliff. .It appears he is a sacrificed to Mithras as the long time inhabitants Gnos said must be done to insure the health and survivability of his people It has been done annually for a long time and seemed to be effective for the former Earth settlers. But what does happen to Peter? Who really is Mithras? I am looking forward to the next chapter.

Tim has such a level head and careful approach. He will be a great father. I hope he and Stephen will be very happy and good parents.

Andy did it. He bared his soul and told his utmost, burdensome secret. It took guts. He described his terrible life as a child and the surprise accident hitting David and Elisabeth. He fully confessed to his AA group. He said he was going with his sponsor to confess to the police. Grandpa Jack and David were in the room, But, someone left before he finished and someone grabbed him as he was leaving. If David left, he did not hear the whole story and know about the letter of Andy's plan to go to the police. David could have been so emotionally hurt that he was not thinking straight. Andy might be assigned to Kat at the Police station since she handled the crime. She would tell him that David was involved and crush Andy. Kat could be the peacemaker and find out the misses and coverup that could help David and Elisabeth find peace. Andy did confess earlier, and he was rebuffed by Celia, Or if David stayed and explained his part in the accident and accepted Andy's confession and side of the experiences. Andy will likely feel even guiltier unless David forgives him right away. Is this possible? He could take Andy to Kat. The three could unwind all of the story. If Grandpa Jack left, he would also be too upset to know more about Andy and his dad, Paul. If Grandpa Jack stayed, he might have grabbed Andy to talk and support him before he went to the police. We should find out the real motivations and who is helping or possibly hurting Andy in the next chapter What a cliffhanger!

What a creative curve ball--a complete surprise, if his ship's destruction is true I expect Sonez has been ordered back so we might find out soon what happened from a search party or him Congrats, astone2292

The immense pain and guilt Andy felt--- "How did he end up in this sad predicament? He knew exactly how. Secrets; they come with a very heavy price tag. You never feel clean, or all the way honest, even when you’re telling the truth about something else. You never feel like someone can get truly close to you, because you’re carrying this… this something heavy, something dirty and unwashed in your very core. " Andy was in the car that hit David and Elisabeth. Andy wrote the note that Celia read and replied to and stopped his confession and catharsis. Paul scared Andy and told him he would go to prison. David's example and strength is leading Andy to confess it all at the next AA meeting --with David present- and then Andy intends to go to the police. Kat could get his case. Two Main Questions : Why did Paul hit their car? Why did he take Andy with him? Was he drunk or doing a task for money? What has happened to Paul? How will David react when he finds out? Will he listen to all Andy has to say and can he recover and maintain his humanity and move on and not become agitated and aggressive? Will he take Andy to Kat? He has to learn about Celia's role?

I wonder what Bouncer or Garjah will do is Essell is attacked or threatened by Capt Sonez or anyone else ?

We know from the Prologue that West survives and goes on to college in his desired major and plays basketball. Neil's name is not mentioned nor is his future revealed. Neil in this chapter again tells West how dangerous the others ( the Saturns) are. West bravely thinks he will not be hurt and is not yet aware how vicious the gang can be to anyone when threatened. Is Neil the one who is going to part a heavy price for helping West? Will he be killed or maimed or have to be put in witness protection and not able to follow his dream like West is doing? What other shoes are going to drop? What will law enforcement do? I am looking forward to finding out about the plan devised with Neil's help at the upcoming meeting.

Things are working out well for Carson and his friends and family. What a nice and useful place and a positive future can be expected. I hope they all stay safe and any future eruptions or earthquakes are studied wisely and do not impair or hurt them.

It's a wonder Essell turned out as well as he did. He is much more flexible and resilient and insightful than his rigid, bureaucratic, play only by the rules mother. After what happened to Essell on his ship and his captain's inaction and neglect, I am surprised she saw Essell returning to the ship as if nothing happened. She is clueless . Is the military that powerful and the science community that subservient? She expects Essell to return to what he was doing before and sadly does not notice he has changed. His father plays the dedicated scientist and calmer of troubled waters. Essell and Garjah are getting along well. Bouncer is a great companion. They are strong and a great team .The others do not seem to understand them deeply plus they want to keep their romantic nature hidden. Will they be spied upon? What is going to be next? Will more agendas finally be revealed? What will be negotiated? What do Essell and Garjah want and when will they tell the leadership?

Poor Itumak...he gets no respect and makes mistakes Is something terrible going to happen soon? Is a shoe going to drop?

We have more story to unfold and there have been enough lot twists to discourage my speculation --but I am wondering if Paul and Andy were in the attacking car? Unless Andy is a red herring, he has to have a connection to David on more than an AA level .

Justice was served--all saw that clearly Caleb was given mercy and a new start far away Vann will be fostered by loving parents who are having great sex The lead scientist knows he has to find a cure to the hybrids in order to live You have tied up the plots line well and given us a very satisfying ending What is there to quibble about? Your next chapter sounds intriguing, though. Thank you for a great story !

God, I feel so sorry for poor little Andy. Two drugged up parents -an unloving mother and an abusive stepdad. Paul taking 6 year old Andy for a drive when drunk sounds very ominous. Did the car Paul was driving with Andy hit Frank and Elisabeth? Was this a random act of cruelty that causes a cascading series of miseries and problems for all involved ? I can see why Andy is into drugs. Paul's grandfather will reappear. What impact will he have?

Wow--West got through to Neil on two huge levels-Neil now will work with him on TTS on Monday and they had wonderful explosive mind -altering sex. The last part sex scene was graphic, and intense and orgasmic to the max. “From now on, every time I call you Flower Boy, you’ll know I’m full of shit.” West closed his eyes and shook his head, his voice slurred, still drunk off the moments before. “Nah. That was… always the case back then. I knew you wanted to deflower me from the very beginning.” Even jaded Neil was stunned and pleased. He has found THE guy who gives the best blow jobs and has the tightest, most satisfying ass who just happens to be addicted to him. West means much more to him now. They can now be a dedicated team taking on the demons they face. Great chapter-mm--this was the focal point I was expecting

Amazing-David found redemption and a full catharsis by meeting and saving Andy. This was a feel good , necessary passage for David and a life saving one for Andy. He smiled and no longer dwelt in the sad past. The scene at the drug house was horrible and a sensory overload. David's call to Elisabeth was heartwarming and a cleansing step. Now can David and Andy talk and help each other stay sane and sober? What if Andy's descent happened with seeing the car killing incident and learning of the alleged person hurt being indifferent and then hostile. How will this knowledge affect both of them?