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While it’s good Gavin is closer to Greg now, the goodbye with Kyle was deeply emotional and heartbreaking. Basketball Boy set Greg on the path to healing after 15 years and Greg will always love Kyle for that alone, if he had no other reason (which of course, he does). In retrospect, I think the physical distance between Greg and Kyle will be beneficial to both; They both have steps they have to make without the proximity they had-I dare say Kyle would not have been happy witnessing Greg in a romantic relationship and Kyle would not have moved on in his love life with Greg being an active part of his everyday life.

Sunchokes? When I looked them up, they looked like knobby potatoes.

I have tattoos on my arms and while there was discomfort in getting them, the level of discomfort afterward wasn’t intolerable. I know everyone has different pain levels but a tatoo artist once told me that getting tats on thin or bony parts of the body is more painful than other parts of the body. What else can Lex ride indeed? Guess that will also be a reveal of the next chapter. Oh and I’m glad you had a good visit with your son.

“Stay tuned for the big reveal! Can't wait to see what the tattoo is!” The tattoo is what interests you in the next chapter, huh? Okay. 🤨

Well. With your postscript in mind, I have to admit that while you conveyed the mechanical aspects of Greg and Keigan’s encounter from Greg’s perspective, I was blown away like Keigan-That was damn hot foreplay!!!! It was effectively doused with Greg’s panic, though; What was left behind was proof that he is truly cared for by more than Nate and Kyle. I am glad that Greg and Keigan are friends, Keigan seems like a very good friend to have. Greg knew he had more work to do to get past Dick, but he’s taken too many major leaps on his own; Maybe this is the incident that will allow him to rely more on Uncle Farid’s counseling to properly guide him on the path to recovery.

I understand Greg’s need to turn to Keigan but hope very much it doesn’t complicate things further. Whichever way it turns out, you always remember your first love. Whatever direction their relationship takes, Greg’s place is Kyle’s life is secured.

At first I thought Stefano was going to be Karen’s hookup, I’m glad it was an agent plant, instead. Why do I feel like Zampa will also have something to do with saving Corbin and Paul from Stefano when the time comes?

When I read the series initially, I skipped this because I was only interested in Marcus and Jacob together. In reading it now, I realize there would’ve been no harm in reading it in sequence. This slice of Jacob’s life in which he discovers his sexual preferences (both in gender and style) was interesting. His lack of sentiment toward Oliver was what it was outwardly but there had to have been some type of emotional attachment since there were other people Jacob could have experimented with sexually but didn’t-he chose to try things with Oliver. The fireplace scene was hysterical and it was a lucky thing both sets of parents responded to this with more humor than anger or disappointment. I remember being told once that cursing was the expression of a lazy mind; It is so obvious that given the intelligence of both men that it is a choice (and quite hilarious choices at that. Marcus is king!! 👑) It takes quite an active, fertile mind to come up with the verbal acrobatics that comprise Marcus Allen’s profanity. Some people are offended by cursing, I’ve never been one of them and this chapter has less than the others in this series. I appreciated this glimpse into young Jacob.

I had such a toxic rant about what I hoped happened to whatshisface but have chosen to not let that negativity see the light. I will only say Dick has MUCH to answer for and the thought that chlid molesters don’t do good in jail makes me happy.

Now Now.... Both types of gravy are good and have their place.

😆 Would a marble cake be too much chocolate for you? I tend to be a yellow cake person myself (even tho a chocolate cake made the right way is a-ma-zing) but marble is the best of both worlds.

Oh my God. ❤️ This was a BEAUTIFUL story. It goes down a seldom (publicly) discussed path on the exploration of gender and sexuality. Big hugs to Ronan and Natalie for their unconditional love and acceptance and the biggest hug to Andi for being true to himself, in spite of the challenges he may face. I’d be A-Okay if you revisited them in the future. Thank you so much for sharing this tale.

Thanks for the tip....Foodie 👨‍🍳 😉 I will apprise you on the results when it’s made.

From the desserts with their tea, to the chocolate cake, Don and Louis with their sweet tooth are people after my own heart!! LOL!! I would’ve chosen vanilla or orange icing (maybe both because I love creamsicles, tho I’m not sure how the orange and apricot from the glaze would’ve gone together ). I LOVE a glaze on a cake, a good glaze can be better than icing sometimes. This is the second story I’ve read today that made me hungry, lol!! Now that my dessert rambling is over....😉 This chapter was a wonderful reminder that there is no “I” in “team”. Yes, the bulk of the physical work falls on Louis (God bless him) but Don and Max appreciate him and want to do as much as they can, both for their own wellbeing, as well not burdening Louis. The idea of a slow introduction of Max to the people in their lives is excellent. Sometimes you never know something or someone is needed until they or it is right in front of you; Max is the perfect addition to Don and Louis’ family. I had a fleeting thought of one more child, an able bodied one, in their future, kind of evening the set, since a door Louis thought was closed has now been opened. Nice chapter, tim; they are gelling at a good, natural pace.

Thorn’s comment reminded me-The food is this story has made me hungry!! Lol!! Simple, hearty, delicious sounding fare fare that I might be trying (The angel hair pasta dish at the restaurant opening might grace my dinner table tonight) 🍝 Are you a foodie?

God Bless first responders everywhere. With all the intrigue and legitimate danger from Corbin’s life, the Galena fire reminded him it’s not the only danger around. Regarding Corbin’s danger, it’s clear every “friend” is not a friend and every “enemy” may not be an enemy. I’m hoping (and feeling) Luca may be more friend than foe and might wind up saving Corbin’s life.

Safe travels to you and very good chapter.

Oh. 😶 😳 🥺 So much was said that needed to be said. They don’t call them growing pains for nothing. I love how Greg loves Nate. He loved Nate’s soul from the very beginning; He loved him when he was skinny, ignored to everyone else, Nate, before he became the physical hottie he is. It’s so interesting to me that neither Greg or Nate were fooled by Dick’s intentions yet he still prevailed. I get affected by the interactions Greg has with Keigan and Kyle but they are quite secondary in the wake of this break. And Greg’s mom was spot on in her assessment of the situation. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite stories, ever; I eagerly await the next chapter and may I say, you do an EXCELLENT job at self editing.

What a putrid waste of flesh. Granted, he produced Nate but he should’ve been hit by a car or killed from a wasting disease from the inside out after he fertilized the egg. I’m taking your “pleasant aftertaste” reference about Richard to mean you will share what awful fate has befallen him; for that I cannot wait. Few literary characters have inspired in me the boiling anger Dick does. To set out such destruction for someone you only want on a transitory basis AND your own flesh and blood because they do not follow your script illuminates his lack of humanity. These poor, beautiful boys are still victim to this fucktard. 😞 l eagerly look forward to the next installment of this story, as well as your other “tidbits and goodies” after this story’s completion.

Oh, you did O-K-A-Y!! 🔥💥🌋 👏

What I also find interesting is that Nate’s bionic hearing failed him at two very important conversations: the one Greg had with his dad and the one Greg had with Rita (I choose to believe Nate didn’t hear the exchange between Greg and Rita because he would NEVER stand for someone speaking to Greg like that.) It makes me wonder if Dick didn’t initiate a blind spot in his son too and if so what is Nate hiding behind it? Just wondering also.... Do straight people tend to have better gaydar than gay people? AND Don’t closeted guys build a rep as a playboy among women when they want to deflect from their orientation? Nate is as much of a onion as Greg, me starts to think 🤔

This chapter necessitates the need for a crying emoji, a nuclear blow you out of the water emoji. It’s too much, your writing quite affecting and very good. I’m beyond curious to know Nate’s reaction to all of this (as long as it doesn’t involve anything suicidal). I also dearly hope he realizes that Rita is the pits, definitely not the one. This emotional revelation needed to be revealed, this fallout, maybe not. Greg took Nate’s choice away from him and took all this on his own; Granted, it was an act of love but not as selfless as Greg thinks. My heart is devastated on both Greg and Nate’s behalf. Those will be very interesting sessions with Uncle Farid. 😔 😞

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This was a good first story but NO WAY should Gary have gone to Shaun’s; Shaun should have been the one doing whatever crawling and groveling needed to make everything okay between he and Gary and he was VERY LUCKY Gary forgave him. Gary and Josh were my favorite characters in this story, I’d love to see how josh is doing one day....

ReReading (for the manyeth time) the story that got me onto GayAuthors. This is one of my favorite stories ever and I very much enjoy its sequel “Wild Card” (what there is of it). Miss hearing from you, Ms. Dayne.