Laura S. Fox

Why am I not in the least surprised that it is you taking things so deep and understanding them? I always expect different reactions at what happens in my stories, because it is a human thing to do, and I'm, well, very interested in human beings, or else I wouldn't write. And there comes, a comment like yours, that practically makes me understand what I wrote the things the way I did. It's really amazing, and the level of insight in how you see things really surprises me in the most pleasant of ways every time. Yes, a mixed bag, that's the very definition of what makes us human. We can never be 100% sure of anything, and that's something we have to learn to live with. And we make assumptions and use labels because our human minds are limited, as much as we might not like to accept it, and this is just a way of having some semblance of order in the chaos around us.

There is always hope, of course. But it's a process, and I think that Maddox will eventually come to see the bigger picture, and understand that everything is a process.

A wild ride is coming... and not just for Jonathan!

I know what you mean. But that's also part of growing up... and thank you for the trust!

Well, it's a modern tragedy... so at least, no one has to die!

You speak the truth, my friend...

Thank you! I'll never put words in readers' mouths so to speak, since I'm always interested in how people of all kinds react and perceive my stories, and how they are written. But when someone gets so close to what I've been meaning to convey, it makes me really happy. Maddox was, indeed, a bit too infatuated, and a bit too air-headed to think things through before taking this to his parents. As for the parents' reaction, it's my belief that we, as children, never get to really know our parents, despite being so close to them. Of course, I might be wrong, but as good friends as you can be with your parents, they will always be your parents, feeling entitled to think that they know what's best for you. Just a take, anyone can disagree with me.

The problem is created, yes... but believe that a solution will also be presented at the right time. PS - I feel like I should repeat this - HEA is my middle name!

It's part of my genetic makeup, lol!

So sorry about that...

Oh, you're so, so right here.

Ah, this diet of no donuts....

All very good points...

In the case of Maddox's mom, it's more like a shock... As for Rusty, I was hoping that the revelations about his part will explain more of his behavior and personality.

You think this was dramatic? ....

You're right about that!

You'll know if you were right if you read today's chapter!

I'm sorry for cliffhangers, they're in my blood... Well, we don't always know our parents as well as we think, right?

I wouldn't say she's a bible freak... but she was quite shocked hearing her son saying that while knowing that he's always a hit with the girls and going through them faster than through socks.

Well, I knew I would surprise people, so your confirmation makes me happy. I wouldn't have wanted things to be too easy for Maddox, if only for the fact that if he has to fight for something, he will appreciate it more. The next chapter is already posted, so you will know what I mean about the help he's going to get.

Chapter Thirty-Four – What Siblings Are For Their parents appeared to be just as taken aback as Maddox was by the furious crowd pouring into the kitchen. After a few calls for quiet from their dad, and one, very prompt, hand slap on the counter from their mom, finally, his siblings quieted down some. Not completely, and the first to talk was Alicia. “Mom, dad, can’t you see? Maddox’s totally crazy about Jonathan!” “His name is Jonathan?” Sophia asked. “What’s his family name?” “Is

Yeah... he's my hero in pink crocs

There will be more about the title at the right moment...

No jock left unturned... I bow to thee...

Or... the image Rusty has in his head when thinking of cat boys: https://www.deviantart.com/sakimichan/art/Chat-Noir-740273042