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Tho I don't share it, I respect the expression of your opinion. I do share your use of the word "dunderhead". 😊 An oldie but a goodie.

I bet. That gets a ha ha & a love ❤️ Going back to the story-it impressed me when I realized Drake & Jimmy's connection was so strong without them ever really having sex; Of course I know it's possible but the intimacy between them made me believe otherwise. Tho Jimmy's experiment with Victoria was an extreme way to do it, I loved that he recognized he was attracting (and attracted to) the wrong type of guy and decided to make a change. It is a daunting realization that your instinct draws you to self destruction instead of self love. (I am pot and kettle on that and am still fighting the fight). 😳😏 It makes Jimmy's steadfast faith in he and Drake more touching.

"Seen" or participated? Bet it was gold medal performance. 🏅

Indeed. Timing is everything. 😉

Where love exists, there is always a chance. No matter how small it is, you have to take it. This was a beautiful, well deserved happily ever after, Gary.

I also love how Klaus' staff (Thompson and Agnes) take a shine to Jake. You can tell that is a rare, if not unheard of before occurrence. Klaus' cock blocking was humorous, too.

Daaaaaaammmmmnnnnnn!!!!!!!! Jake turning the tables on Klaus was hot!! I'm very surprised Klaus let him. Even tho it was hard, rough, straight out fucking, the passion between them transcends the physical so much, it felt like they were making love, too. They are good together in every possible way. “No one has ever made me feel like this,” he managed, letting his body be pillaged. “Of course not,” Jake answered and grabbed him by the nape to bring him closer. “No one has ever loved you the way I love you." One more chapter, huh? I'm sad about that but very curious to see what path you're going to set our boys on. Well done, Laura.

Love the double wedding idea❣❣ I truly hope there are no repercussions to letting sleeping dogs lie (aka the cartel). Best wishes to the Crowder boys, too.

Veeeeerrrrryyyyy Interesting. Not being a follower of the comic, I'm unaware of their history but there's definite chemistry between these lines. He Tian (the cat) seems to like Mo Guan Shan (the mouse) and wants to force him to admit the same.

Deville said it best: that was a hard read. My stomach dropped from the time Jimmy didn't show up to work and stayed there until Drake went to his place. Wow. ⛅️ The healthiest thing to do can sometimes be the hardest and I admire Jimmy for having the fortitude to take care of himself. I'm also glad Drake told Jimmy he loved him; Sometimes the simplest declaration is best. It may be too little too late but everyone's cards are on the table 😊 This was tough, Gary. Very good but very tough. Can't predict what will happen next week. Cheers, my platonic friend. 🍺

I loved the confrontation between Diaz and Klaus. Seeing that their encounter permanently left Diaz disabled has to satisfy Klaus' inner warrior. Diaz is holding on to the misguided belief that Klaus "turned" his brother, he deserved Klaus' taunts: “He was like a low hanging fruit. Ripe for the taking,” he continued, feeling a surge of bloodlust rising. (That one kind of backfired on ol' Klausy; Ah, memories. ☺️) “He is an exquisite lover. I must say that I have met few who can compete with him on this level. He really does bend over nicely.” What exactly does Diaz think he's going to do if he gets Jake back?!?! He still doesn't get that he's totally lost any control he had over Jake. Klaus didn't expect or want Jake to leave but I feel he's earned respect for him he didn't previously have-Klaus can never say Jake wanted to be with him just for his money and his stubbornness rivals his own. I was annoyed when the chapter ended, 😄.!! I eagerly anticipate their next meeting. Good work, Laura.

This story was recommended to me in a conversation where I said I like my romance stories between earthbound people, ☺️. I gave it a try because I'm already a fan of other work by Headstall. The story, tho about shifters, could have easily been about any other flesh and blood character dealing with the challenges of love, loneliness and belonging. I became caught up in the story, the travails of the shifters and their packs was just another wonderful flavor to the story. This tale of those not quite human moved me deeply and made me hopeful about humanity, actually. It was a touching reminder that love is timeless and that no man is an island. I'm still not sold on the "alt/fantasy genre" but I love this story.

WOW!!!! A small world got smaller, 'cause you know Novy and AJ are gonna get together, right?!?! I love how the big reveal didn't drag out; That's gonna be an interesting month.

You have such a talent for weaving stories. (I'm a fan of William's Love, Ian's Heart & Seb and Beau) I get that Brady was an ass (well "arse") in high school and very likely earns what he's getting from November but I feel sorry for him. He hated himself and was crushing on Ember 20 years ago and he's on repeat now. At least he's out. Very good and interesting set up.

Her and people like her. The names are interchangeable as long as they say "yes". It would surprise me if she isn't aware he's a head case but as was mentioned before, he makes profits, profits before personality in business.

That little fu<*er is a bat sh^t crazy sociopath. Andy should've never messed with him. The gut doesn't lie.

What an amazing chapter, full of joy, heartbreak and awe. 🎁💔

“Yes, Arthur, it’s me. I’ve been waiting for you.” “I’m late. I’m sorry… my beloved.” “Only a little,” Sybil said, a shy smile lighting her face. This has been the BEST chapter. 😭

Yay Adam❣❣ Go Troy❣❣ You two can get through anything together.

Nice.

“I really don’t want to do this.” He turned his head to regard Drake. “You weren’t being an ass. I told you I had no expectations, and I meant it… but, I guess I got caught up in playing your boyfriend, and that’s my fault, not yours.” “But you’re angry with me… I can feel it.” “You’re wrong. I’m angry at me, not you. I promise, okay?” Sweet Jimmy Dean remembers exactly what he saw in Drake but he got caught in a trap of his own making; I think we've all been there before. I do believe he's mad at Drake too, 'cause I think the weekend finally made him give up the fight and he knows how good they'd be together as a couple. Drake is important enough to J.D. to say they're still friends but I don't know how realistic that is for him. Drake is going to need to buy more than a tie to go with a couple of J.D's suits to atone for everything.

To go with the Drake Ramore reference-that was Joey Tribbiani's character on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives". There is a character on the show named 'John Black' who is/was portrayed by Drake Hogestyn. He might be who inspired the name.

Preston is the other brother, Richard is Drake's ex. Preston is an older fashioned name, tho; It lends to your original question.

So while I was reading, Joni Mitchell was in my head: 🎤 "Don't you know it seems to go/You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone/They paved paradise and put up a parking lot"🎤 Drake, Drake, Drake....Oh and thanks for the new saying-I've never heard "my back teeth are floating" before. 😄 Next week's installment will be veeeeerrrrryyyyy interesting. Well done, Gary. 🍺