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Thanks for reading, mfa607. Never ate at Cappy's, but I've got friends that work at Sally's and get some of their pizza every now and then. If you have any suggestions on where the Father and Son should go to next, I'm open to it. ☺️

Thanks for reading, Ivor Slipper. Wasn't Duncan the butler. It was a Private Investigator that Mr. Turner hired.

Thanks for reading, and for the comment Spikey582. Four and a Half days from chapter 1 - 5. Each chapter has been about a day's worth of material, with c1 being Monday, and c5 being Friday. Adam is dealing with two different states, Florida and Massachusetts, and someone is gaming the system in MA, to get even with Adam. More specifically it's the maternal grandfather, Mr. Turner, who is a States Attorney and is abusing his position. Think of him, like a Frank Underwood, from House of Cards, type of character. In Florida, the law is mostly on Adam's side. The DCF got a court order from MA, to pull the child, for "suspicious activity" and the previous Sexual Assault felony arrest of Adam. Not enough evidence to arrest, but enough from the previously sealed court case against Adam, and the questionable Photos from a Private Investigator. But, under our law here, Family gets the option to take the child first, so things are bad, but not as bad as it would be in other states. Rob is safe at Adam's parents. More will be revealed in Chapter 6.

Thanks for reading, Tonyr. No, Duncan has been off in Key West, FL. He left on Tuesday (chapter 2) with his older brother to go fishing in Bahia Honda state park, and drinking along Duval St. He mentions his plans to Adam at the end of the breakfast scene. Duncan returns at the start of Chapter 6 and will be the main support character.

Thanks, for reading Mayday. Chapter 6 is entitled "Friends in Low Places." Carol their lawyer in the family case, can recommend a few good people, to help, and they have one for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, just not introduced yet. As they say in Lord of the Rings (movie version) Hope can come from the smallest of places.

Thanks for reading, Glennish. Yes, you are sadly correct that so many children slip through. In the research I did, one of the caseworkers I spoke with, told me of a similar situation, that Adam and Rob are going through, and it ended positively. I hate to see the system abused, and speaking from family experience it does happen. A cousin-in-law who's ex-husband is constantly starting crap with DCF trying to get her in trouble. All because he wants sole custody, and she remarried. Next sentence is a bit of a spoiler but will be brought to light in the next chapter. Adam is ready for war, and he is not above using the system either.

Thanks for reading, Daddydavek. I agree with you. It was a hard chapter to write. I don't like throwing pain at characters I like, but Chapter 6 will be better.

Thanks for reading, Job. Yes, they are behind it. They are using things and playing the system against Adam.

Thanks for reading, jp. Yeah, as soon as Adam saw the pics, he went into "Cover Your Ass" a/k/a C.Y.A. mode. Good idea about the private security. That is stolen now, it's mine and canon. lol. I do believe Adam is going to coin a new phrase. "Hell hath no fury, then a Queen Scorned."

Thanks for reading Sweetlion. Yeah, they were taken from the Backyard, and from the water. The Back of the house is opened to the Chanel between Harbour Island, and Davis Island.

I get you. Chapter 6 will be better.

Thanks for reading, JayT. Michelle's dad is a self-righteous S.O.B. He'll do anything to get at Adam. Even hiring a P.I. A shady as hell one.

It's now live.

I'm notorious for "catching the feels" for straight guys. I've had a couple of very deep relationships with straight guys, that would qualify as Bromances. We've done things together like sharing a shower at a hotel because we overslept and needed to GTFO, seen each other naked, but no sex of any kind, between us.

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Thanks again, Mike. Yes, they are still talking about it. They just filed another petition with the State for funding/tax breaks. If they move the Rays like, they want, the stadium would be built in an older industrial area off of Adamo Drive, and Channelside, right outside of the Party District of Ybor City (a/k/a Gaybor City). Adam and Rob could take the Streetcar there if they did move.

Thank you very much, Mike. I'm glad you are enjoying the story.

I started a discussion thread here:

It was late at night, or early in the morning, depending on your point of view. At 3:30 am on Friday, March 9, 2018, the house was still. A sliver of light from Robert’s bathroom gently illuminated his bedroom through a partially-closed door. There was enough shadowy darkness to sleep by, and enough light to keep the demons at bay. Or so Robert hoped. It was a fitful sleep he was in, and a nightmare had gripped him. He tossed, turned, and called out in his sleep. The bedroom door opened, and

A very fantastic start, and you have me hooked already. Can't wait to read more tim.

Another good post. Thanks for sharing your ideas!

Thanks, Starrynight22 for reading and for the feedback. As you've seen in the DIC thread, Chapter 5 is about finished, and I'll be sending it to tim and Kitt for editing soon.

I loved this poem, tim. The visuals you painted, are fantastic.

Prompt 669 sounds promising.

Thanks for reading! I'm glad you enjoyed it Wenmale64.