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Intentionally or not, Brady did a fucked up thing to Linda and his family; He’s owned it and is trying now to do right. Gordon, Brady’s “friend” from Uni, then proceeded to go after Linda, with Linda clearly okay with it. Had Brady and Linda divorced for other reasons, Gordon and Linda’s action would have been violation of bro code, because Brady is homosexual instead of heterosexual that’s okay? Congrats to Novy on winning the race, he clearly is thriving in his new environment, AJ’s influence, as a best friend or something more is a blessing for him; If he’s gay, I’m certain his road to coming out will be shorter and easier than his father’s. (Linda’s reaction will be interesting to note if he is) Brady needs to check out his baby girl (‘if the mountain won’t go to you, you must go to it’) Against all odds, Brady got his man. The air still needs to be cleared on some things 🤨 but they both want to move forward and that’s everything. (I love how Ember had Brady’s back in his encounters with Gordon). I think some more “sexual healing” is in order, I forget, is little Ember sharing their room? On the “healing” front....will Ember ever bottom for Brady?

That ominous pain on his right side has me very concerned. The appendix is on the right side but am not sure how long appendicitis goes before it bursts; Then I was thinking a bruised kidney or pancreas (liver)? Either way, I’m preoccupied with seeing what may happen with that pain. I can respect Adam not wanting to make a fuss but he should’ve told someone else besides Troy about that punch, I have a bad feeling everyone’s going to know about that punch soon.

Will there ever be a continuation/conclusion to this story?

I don’t know what shaped Daniel’s father but he was a negligent parent who only cared when it was too late about things that he should have been able to love his son in spite of. Daniel wanted his father’s attention and acceptance his whole life; It was his father who killed him. That beautiful, loving boy was not evil, he was Luc’s soul mate and they should’ve had their chance; At least Daniel absolved Luc in his email, he just has to believe it. I wonder what happened to that man after his son killed himself.

Already do. ☺️

😭 😢 😔 I understand Josh. I have been Josh. Yes, Josh, life can be fucked up. Yes, Josh, it can feel like the weight of the world on your shoulders simply to put one foot in front of the other. But Josh....you are worthy. It’s hard to see it and believe it when you don’t feel it but it’s true. You are worthy and beautiful and not the only fucked up person out there, so sometimes our gifts come with fuck ups of their own, and we take it personally. You deserve love Josh, to love and be loved; To get better you have to accept that. The future, a better future, a happy future can be yours, Josh but you have to walk to it, one step and one day at a time. 😘😘 This hurt, Starry but this is life. Your writing excellently and chillingly captured the downward spiral this road can take you. I hope this is the start of Josh’s and Kevin’s (and Maris’) healing to a healthy life. I look forward to the next chapter.

Glad you’re feeling better. What an active, action packed trip. It is never a dull moment with this clan. I’m hoping Caleb’s call is good news regarding the surrogacy. You more than made up the absence with this chapter, it was a very full serving. Continued good health to you.

The self suck and the “banana diet” were hilarious!! Carter is really trying to make the best of being in Alex’s body, all for Aron; He says it’s for their “friendship”, he doesn’t yet realize how deep his love for Aron goes but I guess that shouldn’t be a surprise: “Not that he had never seen gay porn. But it happened only because: a. It had been an accident b. Out of curiosity c. Not, definitely not, with the intention to jerk off d. All of the above” Yeeeaaahhh. De-nial ain’t just a river in Egypt, 😄. I wonder if Aron really believes that he’s not in love with Carter anymore, ‘cause Carter is not the only one swimming in that river. 🏊‍♀️ Yolanda’s belief in Alex & Carter as the perfect couple was interesting, too. Is Alex really not that close to her that she’d be unaware of his extramarital proclivities? I gathered from their interaction with that neighbor in the last chapter that image is very important to Alex, I’m wondering how many people buy into the image or even how much is image at this point? *scratching my head* I mean, for all of Alex’s bitchiness and frustration that he causes him, Aron was besottedly happy to see his husband survive and he seems to be in this marriage by choice. 😶 Nice move along chapter, Rumpelstiltskin. 😉 The more glimpses I get of this marital relationship, the more curious I get. Also wondering-will Carter’s body survive his injuries?

Okay, I get that Jamie was acting up but he is on holiday & this was why he and Sam chilled out before he left. I’m annoyed with Lucas for taking the pics in the first place (violating some type of code, if I remember correctly) and then his other friends for being careless in considering Sam’s feelings. He knows Jamie is going to do what he’s going to do out there but he doesn’t need it rubbed in his face. Jamie isn’t the only man-child in that group, they all have some growing up to do.

This chapter broke me up. 😢 Jamie is a special person and so very blessed, even having to deal with the break up of his marriage, he has an incredible support system. The relationship with Sam might not have lasted because it’s a rebound but the chemistry between the two clearly defy that, you don’t introduce your family and friends to just a “rebound”. Three months is a long time apart in an early relationship but Jamie’s dad was right: “....If it’s meant to work out, you will find yourselves. If not, it’s tough, son, but you’ve been through worse, and I’m sure you and Sam will be happy in what life brings your way....” It was the right (but so sad and painful) thing for Sam and Jamie to end things, it leaves Jamie free to enjoy this well deserved break without complications, I know Sam will be in his thoughts, tho. I cast my eyes to Jamie’s adventures with a bittersweet tinge now. Well done.

I think he’s definitely a closet case and an angry one at that. I have no doubt his brother wasn’t the only guy he forced & probably justifies it by saying “a hole is a hole”

Bless you and thank you for sharing. Jason, I hope you found the peace you were looking for.

I’m glad my ire at Starrynight22 provided you with a laugh & have no doubt you are capable; Colin gave me mild cases with how he did Charlie but Starrynight teased me good and proper with the start of this chapter and left me high and dry at the end!! If I see the phrase in one of your future stories, I’ll have a good laugh and a good thrill to know that inspired you.

I’m going to try to let this be the last time I bitch. (try) Of course that depends on how much torture you intend to inflict 🤨. I’ll be firmly looking at that pinpoint of light I see while we’re on the journey through this tunnel. 🛣🌅

Yeah, Yeah, Yogi master, I know how to breathe and my masochistic behind is obviously sticking around but that doesn’t mean I can’t still be pissed with you.

How did I know the wet dream was going to count as “mature content”?!?! Then to find out that not only have they not had real sex in this chapter but may never have sex because of this misunderstanding?!?! I have emotional blue balls!! I actually pouted and threw a mini tantrum. 🤧 *SIGH* it’s going to get worse before it gets better, right? It will get better, right?

I love the contrast between shy Trick in the streets and wild Trick in the sheets. 🛏🐯💥 I see you trying to make us feel sorry for Mason 🤨, let’s see what epiphany he has.

Poor Eli, he’s not even aware the story he’s writing is about himself, is he?

Lori is the bestest friend, ever❣️❣️ For all the loneliness he has felt, Tristan takes a lot for granted and I get it’s because he feels unworthy, somehow. The friendship he has with Lori, (and Michelle) as well as his romantic relationship with Jesse, are things that some people never experience in their whole lives and he’s hit the jackpot at 15!!!! That’s not even including his Mother practically begging him to come out to her. Tristan, you are BLESSED. 💫 On another related note, I’ve appreciated your perspective on Tristan’s sexuality, he doesn’t want to talk to his Mom about sex, period, his homosexuality happens to add another level to his desire for secrecy, it’s almost incidental. You have crafted a story that perfectly captures the obsessive intensity that accompanies any romance as a teen (actually, do we ever outgrow it? ☺️) I love that Tristan got his guy and look forward to where you’ll be taking them and the stellar supporting characters in this story. Thank you and amazingly well done (especially for how much time has elapsed between chapters). 👏👏

I wanted to cry when Tristan psyched himself out, (okay I did get teary) then I wanted to cry when Jesse responded to Tristan’s post (I didn’t, tho 😶) Instead, I smiled during the emails and the phone calls. 😁 Go Tristan, go. 💞

I’m glad Colin cleaned up his act and stepped up to the plate; He needed to go big or go home and he went big. What a stubborn, stubborn man, tho, lol!! Looking forward to the bonus chapters. 👏

So brave to go on when you’re that scared. It can be frightening as an adult, multiply it by a thousand when you’re a teenager. But Tristan did it and whatever else happens, he won’t regret that.

Whether neat and fastidious or in a language only the author can understand until publication, the writing process is always fascinating to me so it’s quite interesting and useful information as far as I’m concerned.

I second and third ObicanDecko’s sentiment, Rumpelstiltskin. Without affecting the direction of the story, I am putting out in the universe the hope that Carter’s body (and Alex’s soul survives), with a more penitent, if not reformed Alex and giving Carter and Aron the chance to be together in the correct forms. 👬 I get curiouser and curiouser about how the two wound up victims in the same accident and whether it was intentional. 🤔

“I’ve never been unfaithful to you. The moment you walked into my life was the happiest. Until that moment, I felt like … I was just running. Away from something. Not one moment towards something. And then you happened. And you made me the happiest man alive.” Okay, there has to be some type of personality dissociative disorder going on because the Alex we’ve seen is not the kind of person to generate the deep love Aron has for him, the kind to choose his best friend and first love over. I get good, explosive sex can definitely turn your head but Aron doesn’t seem to be portrayed as that kind of guy. Not everyone would be able to create an engrossing, plausible story from such an inconceivable plot, Laura; yet here I am, hooked on another one of your narratives. I’m going to call you Rumpelstiltskin from now on because of your skill of turning story straw to gold. 🥇