I was just reading this and my wife asked "what are you reading that's making you smile like that?"
(I told her it was something funny on reddit - she knows I read this stuff but I don't admit it while I'm reading it....)
I used to live near Rawhide in Scottsdale - it was quite the place. The real estate eventually got too expensive - they reopened it recently in Chandler, AZ southwest of Phoenix. I'm really enjoying all the descriptions of real venues and am also looking forward to the rest of Nick's story.
I'm glad there was one who did not work out - it's not all roses with foster kids, especially teens. Think how unsafe the kids felt not being secure in their property - that's even before the sexual attack.. Oh, I forgot to comment earlier about Kevin's operation - we usually put a silicone testicular implant in when a testicle is removed. For kids, they have to swap 'em out as they grow, though.
I'm enjoying the story a lot. I have to admit that I don't like when the kids say they love you after one day or just meeting. It's not how it really works (knowing that the author is accelerating the timeline a bit) - I've seen damaged kids with attachment disorders - they DO say they love you after knowing them for less than an hour sometimes, so my comment is that love takes time to earn, especially from kids who have been hurt by the adults in their lives who betrayed their trust.
I just reread "Birds don't sing before a storm" - The characters were pretty harsh at first but Lane was so adorable, adding considerable warmth to the story.
I'm glad to hear about the CSR story. I'm really enjoying apple of her eye. Ronyx, you have a real talent for writing stories with emotional tension and warmth between the characters - I think that says a lot about you. Your work is meaningful to me, thanks for sharing it!
I liked how you added a human and interpersonal element when he helped Will with the blisters - kind of wish they would have cuddled a bit in that cold weather.....
A most enjoyable chapter with a light hearted sentiment. Keep in mind these two are still in high school, so I hope the still behave like high school students a bit and aren't too grown up all the time.
I just found this one due to a link on awesomedude and read everything up to date in two sittings. This story is excellent. James tells a nice, complicated story an he has a good grasp of science as well as nice speculations for the science fiction elements. I wouldn't mind seeing a little clone-based romance in this but even without that part, I'm really enjoying this. Keep it coming.