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Good chapter. Everyone who needs to know everything knows and Wren and Caleb are finally on the same page. I’m looking forward to their courtship. Did Wren’s uncles do something to his daddy? That thought came to me when Wren was speaking to Ms. Rachel and it hasn’t left. Those boys (because I refuse to call them men) seem to have been cut from a different cloth than Adam and Beecher and greed and jealousy are common motives for murder. Though I think it might have been an accident, I think they are responsible for Adam’s disappearance. Now THAT is something that would need to go in the sheriff’s books.

I wonder why Will went through with it if he knew.

Is Will talking to Terry?

I’m rereading this from the beginning because I saw a new chapter updated today (yay!) and I’m wondering: Ian knew his brother in law’s name was Adam and even said he met him a couple of times, how come neither recognized the other when they met up again and why didn’t the flutters happen before?

Good luck on your interview!! 🍀

You’re welcome and it is improving, thanks. ☺️

The beam of sun I needed today. Nicely done. Thank you.

So heartbreaking. 💔 Unless you are born a psychopath, most “cold” people walking around are the ones who feel things the deepest.

Oskar is a true puzzle. I don’t like that he has prepped Will like a lamb to slaughter under false pretenses (the “vitamin b”/steroid shots really pissed me off), yet there are genuine feelings Oskar has for Will. If there are pretty boys clamoring for this type of a role, why deceive a bookish scholar into it? I am intrigued how this will end but Oskar is no hero for now. Will will be devastated at the birth of “Jason Williams”.

“Will reflected momentarily on what he had recently told his Year 10 GCSE group, that princes were dangerous because their morality was not that of the common man.” 🤔 😶 What does Oskar really want from Will? Is it more than the movie?

Terry’s warning has stayed with me, even if Will has pushed it to the back of his mind; Obviously there is credence to it as we know Oskar is recruiting Will to star in a porno with him. I wonder tho, could he be changing his mind? Would he approach Will with the offer or drug/blackmail him into it? It is clear Oskar has feelings for Will-would he bring a “mark” to meet his family or is that how far he is willing to go to achieve his goals? He is also more respectful about Will’s sexual health than Will himself, would that matter if he didn’t care? Two passages stuck with me in this chapter: “Oskar looked at him sadly. ‘But I am. My kind of people aren’t safe. You know enough of my story to realise that deep down I am just a selfish fuck. Still, for what it’s worth – which isn’t saying much – you have this whore’s heart.’ ‘Then that’s enough for me.’ ‘It won’t be one day, my love.’ “ “My brother is an idiot, but there’s nothing wrong with his heart.’ Neither she nor Will saw the sudden dead look that came over Oskar’s face.” Is Oskar at war with himself over this? I hope love for Will can keep his behavior honorable but I feel Will will be using Terry’s card before long.

I prefer “intimate friends” to “monogamous fuckbuddies” myself, lol. It’ll be interesting to see if Caleb will bottom. That house can’t be built fast enough for more privacy, maybe there should be some soundproofing done in certain rooms, too. There is so much to do owning so much property and livestock and the guys won’t know what’s messed with or not until they need to tend to a specific task. It rankles when underhanded methods are used to get something instead of playing fair and square but even evil isn’t stupid-it was a hoot and holler how that car backed up with a quickness upon sight of that shotgun!! 😂 I shudder to think how much more underhanded those greedy Gus’ can get but I guess we’ll find out soon enough.

I agree, 1,000%. Also of course because the author said it, it’s absolutely true. 😬

I'm good." His voice wavered, and he cleared it. "I'm real good." I bet, lol. This was more like it, a more involved interaction on both parts without guilt or blame. No matter what happens now, Caleb will always remember his first time. It’s heartbreaking that Wren believes he’s the reason his father left but not altogether surprising; It’s amazing how much responsibility children take on for the status of their family’s dynamic, not understanding most all fuckups are strictly on the grown ups. I too, tend to be a bit concerned about Wren and Caleb being spied on by the uncles, I feel as though they underestimate them, even knowing they are capable of nefarious actions. “I'm sure this means nothing but smooth sailing from here on!” 🤨 Okay, Wayne....

Good God is it....🔥🔥

I get Caleb’s confusion with coming to terms with his sexuality but it isn’t fair of him to use Wren the way he is and that is what he’s doing. Thankfully there will be a lot of physical labor to keep them busy because idle hands would definitely wander where they were told they didn’t want to anymore, right Caleb? Who am I kidding? Lol!! If that tent were a trailer, it’d be rocking at night. Couple this with the Unks and their mischief to come and it’s going to be a lively few months....

So Dick was always a dick. Makes sense. 😉 Thank you for sharing your insight. Some of your alternate endings really bore merit but the one you chose was the best one, Greg and Nate deserved a HEA together.

It was nice to see things from Nate’s perspective; This step needed to come from Nate’s eyes so it fits that this last part of their journey was initiated by him. What Nate and Greg share is rare, in literature and in real life but you’ve so beautifully captured and shown what all of us can only aspire for, regardless of sexuality or race. This was an honor to read; Painful sometimes but always compelling, always good. You are an incomparable storyteller. You should take a bow, lol.

It is great that Charles accepts his brother’s (and Wren’s) sexuality with no difference in his affections for them; I also recognized that Charles’ approach to Wren might also have stemmed from being a protective older brother. While there is expected fall out from “the awakening” to come, I guess I feel protective of Wren. Wren, while coming to terms with his own sexuality, left the hometown he loved because he couldn’t live there being gay. Wren’s mother doesn’t know he’s gay (or does she); In his mind no one in his hometown knows he’s gay and that fear is riding him being back home as well as being in mourning for the loss of the only significant father figure he had. Charles and Caleb have each other, even more than Caleb thought. Wren feels vulnerable and alone and now at fault for something that is not his burden. Some of his conquests in San Diego might feel this is karma, lol. Meant to add this to your response to my response but it came out as a stand-alone. 😬

“Wren's face was relaxed and he even wore a slight smile. That expression made Caleb glad - almost giddy. He struggled to refocus on the drive.” “ Wren hurt, and it made Caleb ache in a way he didn't experience when he himself did.” “Something Wren said out at the truck ran on repeat in his mind, and he finally blurted it out. "You think I'm a catch?" C’MON CAAAAAALLLLLEEEEBBBB!!!! Dagnabit to Jesus!! The eye opening happened way quicker than expected (bravo to you for that) then everything went to hell. I am firmly on Wren’s side in this-He warned Caleb he was playing with fire and that kiss went both ways. No way should be Wren be the one burned in this. Caleb and Charles are not my favorite people right now-Wren did not come from the big city and tempted your little brother, Charles; Your little brother, whom you already knew was gay. It was more on Caleb, unintentional teasing (or not) Wren is owed apologies or at least a shared responsibility. This is not all on him.

Just as lust doesn’t need any more of a definition, neither does the rhythm of this poem, or any other that you write. When your verse or verses resonate in the beat of your heart or the wave of a thought....there is your rhyme (and reason). Nicely done.

What a nice deflowering.

I do not discount the still real danger in this day and age of being gay in certain settings; If you are born and bred somewhere with no real expectation of ever leaving those confines, it almost becomes a survival skill to suppress anything that could make you a target for unwanted attention. Wren is already in physical danger because of his uncles’ greed, if they found out he was gay, their small minded ignorance would take an even nastier turn. With that said, I still believe a romance can flourish between Wren and Caleb, discreetly. I mean, you believe that too, otherwise this story wouldn’t be going anywhere, right? 😬 😉

I’m enjoying the porn immensely, lol. I love raunchy sex, especially when it’s part of a good story so you’re satisfying my cerebral side and my slutty side at the same time, 😆. Thanks 😉

"I guess I'm really going to be a farmer.” Yes you are, Wren. You do belong back home. It is a blessing when someone we loved and who loved us, is able to leave life better for those left when they’ve died. I think it’s the wish of every parent to do so and Wren’s profligate uncles’ greed served to make his grandfather’s legacy to him something rich and beneficial as sole heir instead of splitting it four ways. Do greed and short sightedness go hand in hand? Surely the Unks should realize there is more steady, long term profit in caring for the land better than they have. Again, better for Wren. I was wide eyed and shaking my head at Caleb’s reaction to Wren’s admission about his sexuality-I am always surprised at the depth of denial’s power. The man is in love with Wren and won’t even admit it to himself; He’ll have no choice but to face it now. Good chapter. 👏