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I applaud your symbolism comment, 👏 I just couldn’t be introspective in this chapter, what will all the mendacity and smokescreens afoot, lol.

You have mastered the art of the tease, both with Kyan and your readers, lol. Umm….so I’m trying to understand why Kyan must give Max Perry’s phone number?!?! Are they 12?!?! Perry and Max have met twice….if you want to give the costume party a pass, okay but numbers could have been exchanged between all the drinking, humping and bumping at the club, even on the ride to drop Max off….if you don’t want a middleman, Max, you could have cut him out by now. Personally, I would’ve taken Perry’s not asking for my phone number as lack of interest. I suppose Perry’s ambivalence about getting Max’s number means he will know how to handle it but I am questioning Perry’s ability to relate to anyone on a deeper level outside of Kyan & his ex-boyfriend. I hear what Perry is saying about the friends with benefits balance but I call bullshit. Kyan is not the only one confused and frustrated, lol.

Speaking superficially though, I really look forward to the expansion of Kyan’s sexual knowledge….so that he can reward Perry with more than better angled hand jobs for being Super Uncle, lol. Just saying….superficially. 😬

This reader believed that & still does. You did say Lucas has green eyes too, right? 🤔

I get why you do but you shouldn’t….the fallout could’ve gone differently in my opinion but it all worked.

Some have no problem with that, then or now.

Oh yeah; That was pretty controversial, especially since it involved twins.

Lol. Anytime, @raven1 . Just beware, our esteemed author may not reveal all the reasons for his choices….gotta keep some mystery, 😉)

It speaks so much to the caliber of man Jubal is that while he could have made his kill shot of the thieves ringleader, he chose not to, even though it might come back to bite him in the ass.

I sensed your attempt to tell a tale out of Larkspur so I wasn’t going to mention the below….but since you did, lol: “Larkspur is symbolic of a beautiful spirit, swiftness and generally of positivity and strong bonds of love. “ Sounds like Boone & Coy to me, as well as what they and Mitch & Will found when they all settled there. It seems naming that story “simply for a beautiful, blue flower” was serendipitous. 😊 🍻

“In Native American beliefs the bear paw is usually considered a way of call for the power of the animal spirit, or as an indication of the presence of the spirit. It's a symbol represents inner strength.“ The names of your stories, titles, chapters, characters and locations are deliberate choices on your part….it seems where Jubal and Lucas are choosing to make their home fits them.

Is Lucas connected to Boone or Coy? Mitchell or Willard? Did he see his former lover happily involved with someone else & realize their time had truly past? Lucas is living with a lot of hurt in his heart. The sidewinder-like thief who got away will probably cross paths with Jubal and Lucas again, with revenge on his mind since they killed his crew (I wonder if he was a brother, too)….at least Jubal got back some of his gold, which it looks like he would share with Lucas if Lucas allows. There’re already powerful feelings on Jubal’s side for Lucas, Lucas is keeping his feelings closer to his vest. Without romance as a factor, these two lonely souls have “the beginning of a beautiful friendship”….this is a @Headstall story so I know romance will be involved one way or another, lol-it’s quite alright too, the best relationships start with a solid friendship and Jubal & Lucas are well on their way to that.

“Poor Gracie.”…. “Of all the kids, she was the most like Dayna; yet, she would only ever be a stranger to her.” Gritty Gracie. 😍 The lack of communication is more on Perry not Kyan; I think Jessica did say Perry sucked at it, lol. Perry’s love language is acts of service, trying to talk about anything puts his head in the sand quicker than an ostrich. On top of which, Perry has more at stake here than he ever has before. “Uncle Perry. Do you like eggplants?” Having no idea what Henry was talking about, Perry kept stirring the noodles. “Eggplants?” “Yeah. Dad never liked them but now he does.” Kyan’s sexual drought has been broken, he’s now ravenously parched for that oasis, Perry’s attitude has him wondering if his sup was a mirage. I think I get why Perry won’t kiss Kyan (once he starts, he won’t stop, kissing make it real) but I really want them to kiss. Kyan is avoiding Max, will Max know Perry and Kyan are hooking up when they meet on Thursday? Is Max in lust or seriously crushing? Something is impairing what I think is usually astute judgment on his part. This chapter was about dissatisfaction: Max’s, Kyan’s, Perry’s, even poor Henry….hope the next chapter relieves the blueballs (excluding Henry, lol). 🍆

It’s nice to see Tom be Tom; he now has a safe space to let his guard down….he’s pretty sweet & charming ( I know he’d hate that I called him sweet, lol). Why does Taylan even bother trying to make lasagna? Lol; Tom should be on permanent lasagna duty. I hope big brother Sir Fraud a Lot gets what’s coming to him.

Sorry….dupe comments.

Gracie’s fiery personality reminds me of the image I have of Dayna: assertive and determined….this was a young woman who (while hugely supported by her husband and parents) got her degree and started a career…..yes, it would have been largely impossible to manage all that she had going on alone, but if she had to, I think she would have busted her ass to do so….the only thing I don’t know is if she’s like Trudy, Jed or a combination of them both. When Gracie appeared so combative as opposed to her more placidly behaved siblings, I thought on some psychic level she knew what happened with her mom and was maaaad at the world, lol….kids are surprising, who we meet them as as little ones isn’t a guarantee that’s who they’ll grow up to be….she may calm down (or rev up even more 😱)….either way, I believe Dayna’s imprint is strongest on her youngest.

Something tells me Gracie is the most like Dayna out of all the Sheckler children, lol.

That’s a fabulous thing to be abnormal about, lol!!

I may be a bit judgy about Dayna’s sexual performance when you consider she got pregnant the first time she & Kyan had sex (and that’s assuming she was a virgin). With successive pregnancies (no telling how sick she was with each) and taking care of multiple babies under the age of 3, she might’ve only had the energy to be a missionary and doggy girl, if that.

I was very impressed by the amount of gas both had in their tanks: You get to cum!! And you get to cum!! And you get to cum!! And you get to cum!!!’ @Mrsgnomie loves to have a man who’s dick stays hard after they cum (come to think of it, so would I, lol) They are handling this more maturely than I expected, will that last?

“He’d just gotten his first blow job.” ?!?!?! Aww, Dayna. I understand that’s not everyone’s cup of tea but aww, Dayna. The exploration is good, yet I get the impression that Kyan would be open to a permanent relationship with Perry (he has no clue how very receptive Perry would be to that, lol!!!!) It bothers me they haven’t kissed. Will Perry ever tell Kyan he wants more? Will he tell Kyan how long he’s wanted this? There is so much mystery behind Dayna and Perry’s dynamic, to me at least. Will Kyan and Perry share a room in Hawaii? Alluding to current events-wishing the best to everyone affected by the wildfires in Maui. 🙏

It was an awkward outing, there was arousal all over the place-what should have been a circle or a line wound up being a lopsided, messy triangle. Jessica is wisely keeping her own counsel....for now; she knows there will be plenty of time to say something in the future.

To think of the painstaking, back breaking work six years worth of gold represented, I also hope he and karma meets up with those MotherF^€kers again.

I see I wasn’t the only one inspired to use the same greeting, lol.