R. Eric
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As much fun as we had on our vacation, the next morning was not. We arrived in Tampa during the night. We’d packed the night before, even before going to dinner. Like those ever present and inevitable lifeboat drills before really getting into the trip, there was the disembarking. Not fun. It was ordered chaos! It wasn’t that it was early, it was early, but we had to clear out of our suite so the ship could get ready for the new passengers to arrive later that day. Then Sasha and the other crew
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I loved it! Young love is great, but those of us older than teenagers and young adults fall in love, too. I remember the seventies and eighties. I was nearly fifty when I met my husband. We have more drama, but more victories. Thanks!
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Things aren't always rosey. The next few chapters will test these two. Be ready for some real drama.
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I knew you'd be the only one to get the Mitch and Eric being the same. It was a test, which you, of course passed! And don't count Sasha out. But John and Ian are too far away. I'm not done with Sasha.
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Now things were really getting lively. The guys were happy for us and enjoying some of our wedding cake. Sasha walked over, it was after midnight. “Will you need anything else?” You could tell he was finished for the evening. Tony shook his head. “You’ve been great.” Then as Sasha nodded and turned to leave. “Sasha, wait.” Sasha turned around at that. “I don’t know if there are rules about being friends with passengers. Do you have an early day tomorrow?” Tony asked. Sasha sh
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Never give up hope. Tony was older, Mitch was not young. Failed relationships on both sides, but when it happened. Wham!
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Our real cake was vacuum sealed until last November. It tasted just fine. The badge is a good idea. Wished I'd thought of it. We both Mitch had one.
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And of course, once back on the ship, Glenn and Scott just kept going on and on about what they’d been through. This was becoming a grander and grander tale the more they told it. Sort of like the story about the fish that got away was always bigger and bigger. “And he never shouted!” Glenn said like it would be hard to be believed. “Not once.” Tony chuckled. “Mitch never shouts, unless he’s shouting at me.” I rolled my eyes. “I never shout at you, Tony, unless you shout at me.”
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some times being quiet is louder than shouting. Mitch knew that, but made sure Larry was listening.
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But he's not a prince in this story. He's just Seth. You'll hear more from them after Martinique. My husband and I faced the homophobia when on vacation. Like we almost refused to get off in Jamaica.
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The sun came in bright through our windows when I finally woke up. Tony was in his normal place, right behind me. That bed was so comfortable, I hated to get out of it, but nature was calling. I slipped out and did what I needed to do, then came back to find Tony resting on his elbow smiling at me. “Sorry. Had to go.” I said slipping back in beside him. He groaned. “Now I gotta go too.” He got up and did what he needed to. I looked out the window at the water beyond. This was a dream.
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Caught that, did you. I always want to be a character. So I'm published here. That was fiction.
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We watched the city get smaller in the distance and the vast water ahead. This was a very exciting time for me. I will admit that being onboard this ship was like nothing I had expected. One, because everything was just…well, it was like it was almost overkilled to make us enjoy it. Service was almost instant. And the ship seemed to be…what it was. To enjoy and make sure everything was not just fine, but great! Wow! That was the business, I learned. I was a cruise virgin on my first cruise. Natu
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When it comes to race or just plain understanding that people are different, even gay men are guilty. Gay men are often intolerant of other gay men. Tony educated me and I educated Tony. Common curtsy is far from common. Everyone needs to be accepted.
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The scare with Angelo, who hated being fussed over sort of shook us all. Of course Al and Kathy, they were both a doctor and nurse, did an assessment, which Angelo barely tolerated as they checked his heart and pulse. Al sighed more satisfied as he put his stethoscope away. “Well, it’s not his heart.” “I told you, I’m old!” Angelo stated again loud. “You ache. That’s life.” Kathy rolled her eyes at her stubborn father. “Yes, Papa, that’s life, but pain is a signal that says someth
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And it started because I wanted a Bear, bare on a bear skin rug in a cabin. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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It worked. A little extreme, but got the job done. It nearly cost him life, but it worked!
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It's going to be a challenge. Even if Erik finds something to see these little creatures, germs, will he know what he's seeing? He will figure out how to see, but knowing what he's seeing?
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I had thought about what we needed to do. I spoke with the men gathered to see if my handling of my brother’s health would work. I spoke with the captain of the palace guard and the doctor. “What happened to the man that died? What was done with his body?” The doctor frowned. “We burned him and his bed sheets and him. We wrapped him in the sheets and threw the whole contents in the incinerator.” I nodded. “That’s procedure. What about his belongings? His clothes and jewelry…things he
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I found Tony was driven to compete. He used me as proof he was better. I was willing go along with him. To a point. He would never talk down to me or be critical, but if he did while with those he considered peers, I'd confront him it. In his completion, he might. I let him know I wouldn't allow it.
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This is what I dealt with. Read on, you'll see that judging someone isn't just a straight thing. I could only do so much. But he softens with time. Read more. You'll see. This is a real story. Don't give up.
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A man is who he is. Tony's problem was he is a gay man, but there were and are no real tells. Like when I met him, I thought he was at church with someone that was gay, not him. I have no problem with those that are effeminate. It just never attracted me. And it wasn't me. We all need to just accept people as they are. That includes those who are different.
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and this is also true. My "Tony" was so homophobic. He is gay, but he had a problem with other gay men. I was shocked when I realized that. He still is.
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It was nearing that time again, and Tony asked me again where I wanted to go on vacation. We decided a ten to fourteen-day cruise was the best way, now deciding where. I opted for the Caribbean. No time change involved there really. I needed to put my vacation time request in with Alan, but I needed to be sure the time was okay before putting the paperwork in and I noticed he was very happy. “What’s going on?” I asked him. “What do you mean?” Alan asked innocently. I frowned.
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That's my point! But don't count Demetrius out just yet. He's,s still godfather to Dennis and Toby. Erik has to think for himself, not rely on magic.
