@James Carnarvon Sorry James, but this is a generational thing. @raven1 and I are evidently somewhat older and the Pet Shop Boys references completely eluded me.
The path of true love never runs smooth! And of course, there aren't many smooth paths in Ravello...
At least it is better Dani told Giacomo about his brief dalliance with Marco, as opposed to him hearing from another source, even if the knowledge did rather ruin his birthday.
Hide and seek in the Villa Cimbrone gardens, but no hiding and only seeking in Dani's bedroom. Unfortunately for Marco what he was seeking couldn't be found.
I can see why @Hero and others could interpret it that way. However, from the earlier stories we have come to know that Dani's nature is to help those who need help and to do no harm. He has been pulled two ways by what has happened over the past few weeks. Self doubt about what was happening to him as he began to have new feelings over and above just friendship, was then ignited by Marco's outburst and hence his reaction to Giaco.
This was posted before I had read @James Carnarvon's response.
Oh dear! What are you doing Dani?
This I didn't see coming - certainly not that quickly, if at all. Of course it is what Marco wants, but Dani???
One thing missing from this chapter was the reaction of Dani's parents to finding Giacomo had left and that their relationship had suddenly ended. Surely questions would have been asked?
I think Marco just turned in the mouse that roared!
He certainly gave Dani both barrels with a lot of pent up emotion. In his shoes it is understandable that he'd be upset.
For myself I have faith in Giacomo's intentions and believe he isn't playing with Dani's emotions.
Can but echo @drpaladin that this chapter was perfection - and totally believable.
Both boys are seemingly now 'intent' on taking their relationship further. 🙂
I agree, Emilia isn't being fair to Luca, but fortunately Laura has appeared to repair that broken bridge.
I also agree that the bedroom scene was handled in just the right way. Giaco is always going to lead in those activities, but he knows that he can't pull Dani along too fast. There are a lot of steps in Ravello and the pair have just begun this particular climb...
Is Giacomo slowly winning the battle for Dani's heart? He does now seem to be at least prepared to consider he may have feelings for Giaco that are more than just friendship.
And now we have the group discovering a cache of weapons!
Looking forward to developments on both fronts.
The ever intrepid Dani takes another tumble. As a result he seems to have tumbled onto some criminal activity. We have to wonder where this may lead him and Giacomo. Perhaps Rome, as surely all roads are supposed to lead there?