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MARK!!! Good ol’ Mark!! I think Carter made the right choice, there is no way he wants to forget his time with Aron. So Alex really is a legit sociopath, apparently born and bred by his Mama/Pimp. It was clear Aron and Alex were having sex when Carter called, which is obviously part of Alex’s campaign to keep him from Carter. He doesn’t even really want Aron anymore (his money and adoration but not him) but he’ll be damned if Aron is happy with anyone else, especially Carter. It takes so much more energy to make others miserable than to be genuinely happy. Just being around people like that is a draining experience. I want to say poor Aron but he’s had every clue about Alex’s character and has chosen not to believe it, thereby enabling his behavior. I know you said there’s more twists and turns before we end this journey Rump, I just hope it truly wakes up Aron’s eyes to who Alex really is and I hope he has a prenup!! I’m waiting for the tide to turn in Carter’s favor, maybe Mark can do more for him back at headquarters and what pleasure trip is Alex’s guardian on? I guess anything away from his charge would be considered a pleasure. Carter & Aron, Carter & Aron, Carter & Aron clicking my heels three times.

Rereading this wonderful story and found another favorite in this chapter: “This may not be the first morning I’ve woken up next to Colin or even the first morning I’ve laid in bed admiring him. It is, however, the first morning I can look, and touch, as much as I want. It’s not a preview anymore…it’s my very own movie.” No more previews, his very own movie, the main feature with Charles and Colin as costars. Strains of “At Last” by Etta James float in my head as Charlie got his favorite flick; He earned it. ❤️ 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

God, your words slay me. 🗡️ Your mighty, powerful pen give praise to a most worthy subject. 🖋️ ♥️

So your Mom’s mom told her to stay and your dad’s mom beat her own son?!?! Such a sad yet interesting perspective. I hope you don’t mind I see some humor in your tiny grandma beating her grown son (tho definitely not the reason for it) Your Mom was a rock star for leaving and not going back, mine left twice and went back each time; Even knowing in my head how hard it is to break away, in my heart I don’t think I’ve truly forgiven her for going back the second time. 😕

You always move me. 😢😘 Thank you for the strength it took to write and then share this glimpse into your history; I’m sure it strikes a chord in fellow survivors everywhere, 👋 as your gift with words continually touch everyone anywhere. I’m blessed to live in your lifetime. Cheers, my platonic friend. 🍻

It definitely was.

Fucking Sebastian. Did he rape him awake or unconscious? Asswipe, how dare he ruin Noah’s first time!! (I hope I’m wrong) I’m glad Jordan convinced Noah that he truly cared for him, something tells me he’s going to need his support. Thanks for the very full chapter, can’t wait for the next one.

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Your review was poetic. Nicely done.

This was lovely & it’s a-okay that storms make you happy. ”It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature” was a successful ad line back in the day for a reason. Like your poem stated, we are no match for the tempests of the earth. I also like to witness storms (from inside 😊); Thunder and lightning don’t scare me and the aftermath of a storm can be beautiful if there isn’t great damage-colors look brighter, the air feels lighter and smells crisper. Storms carry away the ozone, smog and other pollutants that build up. Tho I’m not a fan of them often, sometimes our relationships need a storm of an argument to clear the air of things we choose to ignore that should’ve been addressed way before; The relationship tends to be better in that aftermath too, either stronger or over, either way more clear. Your depiction of storm appreciation was wonderfully descriptive and another amazing piece of writing, Gary. Your literary efforts are always worth waiting for. Thank you for sharing, my platonic friend. ❤️

Love the “freak” connection. ❤️ I think a cure for Milan lays in Rory’s “freakness”.

Double love to your comment ❤️❤️ I thought about the germs, too and I loved your bracelet comment.

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This chapter was heartbreaking because of the exchange between Carter and Aron 💔; The lines between Carter and Alex at the end of the chapter perked me right up tho 👀, enough to look forward to next week. Alex won’t be the only bitch in that exchange and I hope Carter shreds him. 😾🖨 Will we get a glimpse of what happened to Alex when he was in Aron’s body? This was the saddest chapter for me, Rump but I’m still with the story, feeling a little vertigo 🌪️, 😄 but still with it.

Going through my favorite saved stories and read this back to back with “Confounded” (“Confounded” being first obviously, 😊). I was reminded why they were saved as favorites, they are a great family and this is a great story, would love to see new chapters, soon (this year? 😶) Next is either “The Butler” or “Colorado Game”; Probably will be Butler, I haven’t read it as a whole story yet, just in installments.

I agree with Canuk. “If it's well written, relevant, and entertaining”, it actually seems short, lol. Even if it were still perceived as long, it would be a well worth read.

Sebastian’s a head case; Even if he wound up being the perfect boyfriend (which I don’t believe is his intention here) his relationship with Noah started off with a lie; There would have to be a massive act of selflessness on his part to redeem him in any way for me. I think he wants Noah as another notch on his belt but I could be wrong. Jordan’s reaction to Noah and Sebastian’s kiss will be interesting, I’m wondering when Noah will come out to Jenn and what her reaction will be. People’s reactions don’t always wind up how you expect.

chocolate testicles... i must just go and bleach my brain There’s nothing wrong with chocolate testicles. 😋 😉

I didn’t even know they made butterscotch pies❣️❣️

Mark would know.

Thanks for the cast of characters. Someone likes green eyes, 😊

Sebastian is a great manipulator on top of being a prick. Asshole. He may not know about Jordan liking Noah (or does he?) but he knows Noah’s into Jordan. With all his “good looks” and “charm” does he really have to lie to get someone he wants? Homosexual or heterosexual, there is something off about him, as I think he got Noah drunk and tried to take advantage of him. If he didn’t do that, clearly telling Noah that the guy he likes thinks he’s clingy and not really his friend would leave him vulnerable to damn near anything; Either way those are douchy moves from a douchy guy, why start a relationship off that way? No bueno.

If Carter tried to save Alex....man, he really is a good person and truly did love Aron before he ever admitted it to himself, smh.