Laura S. Fox

He-he... I get the sentiment. I asked my Plot Whisperers about telling/not telling, and I got opinions on both sides. You will see what Lyn will do! Alexander is... in Brad's life... in a way. (So many suspension points, lol) - but Alexander doesn't keep it for Lyn, not the way you'd imagine. And to make everyone reading this comment the most confused, Brad hasn't seen Alexander in those eight years apart, either, just like he didn't see Lyn. Also, Alexander mostly observes and deduces, he doesn't know things directly. Luke is immature, I know. And he's a hot mess wrapped in an electric blanket.

I think the story has it in itself to surprise you with the reason... although, based on what readers know at the moment - family expectations is exactly what was hinted at before.

That's a very good question - why Brad is marrying Bella? And I will let the characters answer that! (At the right time)

Hmm... I don't disagree completely with this interesting comment... But it's a matter of proportions, I think (and thanks for calling me that... huge compliment )

Oh, the most interesting, I believe!

Yes, I believe it's safe to say that all these conflicting feelings are linked to the past. You're right about some guesses you made... As for Lyn's dilemma, it's going to torture him, and the torture just started.

Oh, what a good line... how would Luke feel if anyone did the same to him? And now the big moral dilemma for Lyn starts. I know there will be people on both sides, it's only natural, that's why it's a moral dilemma

Chapter Forty-Two – [Memory, Summer Break before Senior Year, August] – This, Too, Will Pass Why did it have to be so hot? A sweltering August was making all his mom’s flowerbeds perish slowly, overcome by the unbreathable air, their heads drooping low. Lyn was watching them, peering through the window, while inhaling yet another glass of iced tea. The AC had broken down two days ago. His mom was on a short pleasure trip with the widower, and Lyn didn’t have the kind of money necessar

Oh, yes, for sure. Alexander loves working with certainties most of the time.

I keep all the cards... and I love the game. Does it make me a bit of a sadist? I think so What is Brad going to do at the end of the story? Makes you wonder...

And I'm so in love, too, with the words in bold... Since some of you have already taken note of Lyn's pre-existing feelings, I know I'm on the right way. Because Lyn's actions, in the context of who he is, but not only, I believe to be justified. As we head toward the following summer and then senior year, the stakes will intensify... with all the actors getting pulled apart by factors that are exterior to them and their feelings. So well put about Brad being sexually undisciplined! I don't think there's a better way to describe him here. And you're right about the fact that he doesn't take the time to clarify what he feels. I thought - at the time I was writing the chapter - that Lyn's discomfort under Alexander's searching gaze would be slightly humorous. He doesn't like that he's lying to Alexander about Quinn and Joe, and while they're not lovers, he does perceive it as a betrayal of sorts. And that's the deeper layer. Relational, yes. Thank you, Maestro (again, for the words in bold)

Lynsexual... that sounds like Alexander

Ahem, I suppose you do know Lyn rather well... And yes, fear, especially one cultivated assiduously as Lyn had done in the past, can be overwhelming. The whole picture... I think it's safe to say that it will come out from multiple parts - like a puzzle - with the end of the school argument being a good chunk of it. But it will all be explained. I do live in fear of leaving things out when I build an elaborate plot, but I think the ending for this one will be reasonably satisfactory. So well said about Lyn hiding himself from himself. I believe it would be difficult for anyone to be themselves to anyone if their foundation is like Lyn's. His is a very 'origin' problem. I understand why you'd think that about Alexander and Brad. Other readers told me the same thing, and I think that's one of those things when the author gets surprised by how his or her words get reflected in the readers' opinions. Getting away from my writing chair and joining you in the public, if I look at the right angle, I do think there's a vague undercurrent concerning the two rivals. Maybe rivalry is sexy, to some degree In a nutshell, Alexander and Brad are two hot guys going head to head... But I can put your mind at ease without fear of spoilers because luring readers into believing something happened between them wasn't my intention: they were never intimate

I guess you can say that...

Oh, well, seeing how so many 'interesting' words end with -job, take it as you please!

Alexander doesn't only see it... he feels it, because Brad's jabs are aimed at him. I hope that this moment from the boys' past gave you more clues on Lyn's true feelings!

It is, indeed

Chapter Forty-One – Realities Lyn would’ve loved nothing more than to stay in bed with Alexander for the remainder of this trip, if not longer. Then he wouldn’t have to face the stark reality that came with what he had just discovered about Brad. As long as Alexander kept him busy, he managed to keep the thoughts at bay just fine. But postponing things indefinitely was impossible. First on the order of things, he needed to grab hold of Luke and give him a serious shaking. Obviously, th

Theo is good-looking, and that's his luck...

So Vee is the cat?

I read your comment somewhat quickly and read Joey of Arc, lol. Wondering who that could be. Jack is surely enthusiastic. Since he's the kind to take things in stride, he's not easily fazed by novelties!

That's a good scenario! Theo deserves to be cornered!

Jack is thinking of needing the training... Theo is, after all, quite the daunting task.

I think it's safe to say that Vince is 'protected' by his guardian status... and his role in Theo's journey.

He sure did!