Laura S. Fox

Ha, ha, don't worry, Carter will make up for all his mishaps in due time. Now, I don't want to disappoint anyone in regards to Carter's parents, but it will be someone else who'll have a short - and I mean incredibly short - glimpse of who really is now in Alex's body. It will be some time into the future, and you'll understand why at that particular given moment (hopefully for me, as the writer who comes up with this plot). I'm glad you like Mark! He plays an important part in the story! As for Simon ... yeah, your description of him is pretty much accurate.

Chapter Fifteen – Doors And Walls It was late in the evening when he finally went home. He had taken the car and driven aimlessly for hours, trying hard to ignore the mess in his brain. Like a burglar, he sneaked into the house. Maybe Aron was already asleep and he wasn’t going to offer any explanations now. He took off his shoes and began to walk slowly through the living room. Maybe he was just going to crash on the sofa. The sound of a door opening and the light flooding the room

He, he, I just hope I'm not going to start disappearing and only leave a grin behind. Thank you for enjoying the ride. There is more of this story, so buckle up!

Ah, you're on to something here ... But it won't be Carter's mom who'll catch that glimpse. That person is very important to Carter, but you cannot guess who it is at this moment, as I haven't yet provided enough information for that. Anyway, good guess!

Ah, Wes, I bet you only want to be a famous screenwriter!

He, he, thanks a lot for all the appreciation! Don't worry, I'm not letting anyone die in this story! It's still a comedy and it won't bode well to make it into a tragedy. I'm glad you feel for Alex and Simon, too, even though they're not the most likable characters. Mark is ... maybe your definition is the closest to the truth As for updates ... ah, from time to time, I might diverge from the regular posting and have one chapter thrown in the middle of the week. #notapromise

No worries! Although that might prove interesting!

I can only send lots of love back! Thank you for your support! It's one of the biggest motivators for me!

Ah, no problem! For some reason, I was thinking about what another reader said in a comment for the previous chapter, when he said that he had hopes for Aron knowing that it was Carter all along in his husband's body. I should have thought of the misplaced name when you said 'fellow pod person', but I guess I already had an idea in my head, and just went with it! Well, it happens! But, yeah, of course, now it makes perfect sense what you said!

I noticed this comment after I replied to the one for the last chapter. So I'm going at this a bit in a roundabout way. He, he, the universe helping Carter ... :)) Guess the reason for my joy! Yes, he was lost in his own skin, I could not have put it better myself! Now it's his chance to right a few wrongs. I don't feel like I'm commiting a huge sin if I'm saying that no one will die in this story. Even as I go deeper, I still want to keep it light hearted. So I promise! Solemnly even! No one will die. I tend to believe at this point that the entire explanation in the end will be simple and simplistic compared to what my clever readers envision. But I hope it will have its up points, nonetheless. Thanks for commenting, as usual!

Oh, dear godmother, there are some heavy points you laid out here. About Aron, spot on. I feel like I should say that I - sort of - revealed Mark's nature. It was laid out in the open, but maybe it seemed too obvious? I am on the other side of the fence so I can't really say. But there will be more breadcrumbs along the way, and if you won't be able to guess, or other readers, it will only mean I was way too obscure in my clues (so lesson to learn for me). As I replied to ObicanDecko, Simon's role has a certain importance for the story. It will help Carter understand something. Carter's mom was bound to come along. I had her waiting on the sideline for too long, actually. And she was in the right place, at the right time here, and I won't say anything more. Thank you for the comment! Always loving to hear from you!

Oh, who Mark is will be revealed! I just might say that you should all blame Wes, though, for throwing in the idea of a Greek deity! It wasn't me! Thanks for the comment!

He, he, Wes is actually closer than you in regards to Mark ... Also, ridiculous is Carter's middle name ... so no wonder he does stuff like that. Plus, he's really, really convinced that he's not gay, right? (Except when he's gay for Aron and he still has no idea what to do with that new piece of information).

I should have known ... lol!

Nah, not at all I did manage to make Alex such an incredibly bad character, lol. I'm not going to give answers ... but somehow, I have to say that you are a bit 'warm' about Mark Although I don't know your favorite Greek deity! Appollo?

Chapter Fourteen – 9 to 5 Was living like a star always like this? Carter had to admit that while the wild ride to work in that car had been awesome, the stares he got while waiting for the lights to change, along with all the giggles and even a few not so veiled invitations from both men and women, had made him feel rather ... icky. Maybe driving a fancy car was really not for him. Alex’s lifestyle was so overdone. It made one wonder what could be hiding underneath. He was about to

Ah, damn, like I replied to BASILB, that wasn't my intention! Lol, I need to pay more attention to how I make things sound!

Ah, damn ... I didn't realize the situation can be read that way ... Gosh, it looks like I manage to make things ambiguous even when I'm not supposed to! As for Carter and his boxes ... there's an explanation to that. It will come at the right time!

Oh, oh, I just don't really know what to say to that ... I hope my answers, when they'll come, in the story, I mean, will make things more clear!

Oh, it will take a bit more than just 'a kind of magic' to have Carter understand what's with all those boxes. Poor guy, he doesn't even realize he needs to unpack! Yes, you are right, the drunk kissing was not an accident. Ugh, so you're nervous? I'd like to say 'don't be', but I might just mislead you. So, forgive me! (in advance)

Oh, I'm not afraid of spoilers to say that Carter's body will wake up. Not now! But when it happens, it will be an even crazier ride! I promise!

Oh, no, it's nothing bad to think that! It's just the thing I was aiming for. I think the entire situation will give everyone a chance to learn something Thanks for being the consistent commenter as you've always been!

Cartes says (quote): Yeah, man ...

First, I would like to thank you in Carter's stead since he's currently busy with the continuous hectic motion of his neurons. Second, I would like to thank you in my stead. That means a lot coming from my godmother I hope the Wonderland will keep on giving! (And now I'm back, so from now on, I will reply to comments at a more reasonable pace).

Well, seeing that I'm taking to answer each chapter's comments as they go, you already know about the morning after What happens with Carter from now on will be just a faster fall down the rabbit hole (and I made it rhyme!)