Feel you man, though as a reader I have to say I still find the story interesting. Maybe it's just the nostalgia of a great coming out story, sett around the same time I myself came out, bringing back memories of this "other" life. Though I don't know if I could manage to shear the crazy that was the life of my late teenage self, and I'd never want to be that age again, I appreciate you doing so. Either way, still love the stories.
Great news, and, honestly, it didn't feel like filler parts. Had you not mentioned it, I would not have guesses. Felt more like he was working through some issues ofurt after Kevin left, and I'm quite intrigued to see how things play out in the aftermath of Becker having hooked up with Trip's friend. However you choose to post them, and whenever, I will appreciate them, and continue to look forward to reading them in the mean time, whether it takes you 5 days, or 5 year.