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That's gorgeous!

The time jumping is necessary because A) no one needs multiple chapters of them dealing with breakup fallout and B.) I try to stay away from really young characters in a serious relationship.

That was my inspiration.

In the middle of a rant you drop that sentence. This is the reason I adore you.

Well said. Though I understand why readers tend to choose sides. It's my job as a writer to put the info out there and let the chips fall where they may. No opinion is right or wrong. It gives me a sense of satisfaction if I can pull differing emotions from my readers. Why write if you can't touch the readers' hearts?

It's on the Korner Krew page

Great observations. I think Troy was better equipped to weather their break up because of what he'd been through with his brother. He also had an entire lifetime of the support system of his family. Miles didn't have that. It's possible that Miles doesn't think that he deserves to have the family that Erik willingly offered. It may be the reason why his communication is sporadic. Miles is hurting. Probably more than Troy because he doesn't have the necessary tools that Erik gave Troy: I was no longer the boy he was responsible for raising. I was a man who would take what he had learned and become the person he was meant to be. Exactly who that was, I didn’t know yet, only that Dad had provided all the necessary tools. It was up to me to use them to build my future.

Exactly.

We'll eventually find out why Miles left. Still a few chapters to go. I posted a "sort of" picture of the painting on the Korner Krew page if you want to check it out. It's not exactly what I was thinking, but it gives you an idea.

It is very real. It's different, but Troy is a different person now so it makes sense that it's a complete 180 from what he had with Miles.

Okay, I played around with ChatGPT and loaded the image in the Korner Krew page.

This is as close to what's in my head that ChatGPT could get. It's still not right, but this at least gives you an idea.

Good luck! Between my husband and I we had 23 nieces and nephews. I hated going to kids birthday parties (still do) but did it for the sake of keeping the peace. Now that there are great nieces and nephews in the picture, we have happily turned down invitations to chaos and felt not one iota of guilt. Also, when it comes to my husband's family, I don't care if I start a war anymore. Have a good day everyone and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Yeah, if they brought the painting, the Troy would feel the need to explain it to Owen. As it stands, he can just ship it off to the ranch and move on.

Welcome back! Excellent observations. I have to agree, but it's still waaayyy up in the air as to what's going to happen.

It remains to be seen whether or not their paths will cross.

Unfortunately I am a writer, not an artist. Even with AI, I don't think I could create the exact vision that's in my head. Same as Lex's tattoo in his story. Sometimes leaving things up to the imagination is better.

Team Troy has gained another supporter! Troy does deserve to be happy. Will it be Owen, Miles, or someone else who ultimately is the one to do that? Troy could also end up single and there's nothing wrong with that as long as he's happy. One does not need a partner to have a fulfilling life.

Owen is a nice guy and he makes Troy happy. Is it enough to sustain them? It remains to be seen. Ah...the painting. Right now it's still a sore spot for Troy. He made the right decision by sending it back to the ranch. If it got put up in his and Owen's apartment it would have been a constant reminder and Troy is looking ahead, not back.

And knowing Erik, he probably asked Miles if it was okay. That man is a moral compass.

Owen has been good for Troy. Erik only told Troy that Miles was okay and has a job as a deckhand. At this point, he's moving on and that's all he needs to know.

Y'all ain't right.

TROY Three years later I stood in the dusty basement and tapped my key fob against the panel, which gave me access to the storage closet. The excitement and nonstop activity of the previous week had finally settled, giving way to calm. Walking across the stage and receiving my college diploma felt very different from high school graduation. Instead of knowing everyone in the class, I was merely one of several thousand. Luckily, they weren’t all there at once. Each department had

He's doing what he needs to do.

I was proud I got out of bed this morning with only one extra snooze. It's one of those days where my "get up and go," got up and went.