Wayne Gray

Thanks, Bft! Grant is certainly trying to organize a reason for a wedding! It remains to be seen if he gets what he wants, but that's coming ... soon.

Thanks, Jeffrey. The proposal is next chapter, so we'll see if Beth helped our guys get to where she and many others feel that they should be. Rhett and Beth are good people who deserve to be happy too. That they may find that in one another makes it that much sweeter. 🙂 See you on Thursday.

Thanks, Tom! There's more coming on Thursday. There, we'll see how the proposal goes. See you then!

Hehehe. I tittered when I read this, FYI. Evil author. Thanks for the comment, empress!

Thanks for the comment, Danners. What a reputation I must have! Damn. Would I tear these guys apart just to have a dramatic ... remembers other past work Err. I mean ... perhaps there is minor precedent to stand upon here, but that's in no way a patt ... remembers yet ANOTHER past work Okay ... okay. Fine. Let's just find out how things go. 😉

You can be fervent, almost ... religious? about your agnostic ways. That's cool. 😉 I'm not religious anymore, but Easter was traditionally a reason for family to get together. It's the only reason I value the holiday.

Thanks, chris. Nope, no major drama. Not this chapter, at least. Grant is certainly plotting, isn't he? I thought he said no more surprises? Silly Grant. Will Troy truly allow Grant to love him as Grant needs to? We'll have to find out how that goes.

Thanks for commenting, kbois! They're great at that whole support for one another thing, and that is seen over and again through the various situations they've been through. You're right about that. Rhett and Beth are both good people, and have found something new in one another. Drama? *pantomime's innocence* Me? Why, whatever do you mean? I've been reading through the comments, and damn ... apparently I have a reputation of some sort! The Curse of Copious Come. That definitely sounds like an erotic Hardy Boys novel. lol. Though, I gotta admit ... I'd read it!

Thanks for reading and commenting, Butcher. They're a good group of friends, and they're lucky to all have each other. Let's find out what happens with Mr. Grant's proposal, eh?

Thanks, James! Two more to go. Hard to believe that we'll be done with this one soon.

Hrmph! 😛 Thanks for thinking of me, molly! Hehehe

01 March 2019, Friday 11:14 p.m. Suppressing a yawn, Natalie stood. "Guys, it was great to hang out, but we've gotta get home to bed." Brian, who stood beside her, put an arm over her shoulders. "You're okay to drive, Nat?" Troy asked, stepping over to give her a hug goodbye. "Oh yeah. I only had a glass of wine. I had sparkling cider most of the night." She smiled as she hugged him. "All right. Thanks for coming by." He patted her back and then made a noise as Brian grabbed him.

Thanks for the comment. 🙂 Oh, no book two for this one - at least not for some time. Mikiesboy and I have a story to finish before I take on anything else, and then Silverwolf needs another installment. Though, I do plan to post the continuation of Camp Refuge (A Silent Song) here after Ash and Ember is through. You've probably already read it ... but I do hope you take another spin through. See you again on Sunday.

Thanks, yarameb. It's wonderful when people like the stories, so I appreciate your comment. 🙂

Thanks, Tom. I hear you. It's nice to escape for a little while in reading, and for me in responding to everyone. GA is nice, in that these comments are possible. It's a really effective way of responding and understanding readers - and I'm sure it works the other way around too. We're all leaning on whatever we can to cope with this thing. If GA, my writing, and the other readers help get through it, then that's wonderful. I know readers help me. The last chapter I posted, I was just overwhelmed, and I couldn't reply to anything. But, I read all the comments. I loved each of them, but I just couldn't spend more mental energy responding. I'm feeling better now and have the last few days. Being here helps.

It's no secret that I am a fan of yoga. I think that Mike is right about it being a calming sort of super power. There's something magical about marrying movement to breath, and more - taking the time for ourselves. To reinforce that we're worth slowing down, pushing aside everything but our own internal needs, and making a small commitment to just taking care of ourselves.. I'm glad yoga helps you. 🙂

Ah, I’m really happy you find them so engaging. Rhett is adorable! He’s shy, smart, lacking in some confidence, maybe ... but he’s a sweet, wonderful person. It’s great that you’re a fan! Thank you for the comments!

Hi, and thanks for the comment! For Troy there’s a lot of sentimental value in that meager little table and three remaining chairs. Could they add? Yes. But, they rather like the informality of how they’ve got to cobble things together. It’s just how they prefer.

Yeah. Ethnicity is a “box” checked off in the minds of most. Beth definitely checks off the box for the school. Thanks for the comments!

Hehehe. I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😛

Thanks for commenting, Butcher. Sometimes we click, and we click fast. That seems to be happening for Rhett and Beth. Will it turn into anything? Time will tell. Oh, and chapters. Chapters will tell. 🙂

Sandra is finding forgiveness in her son, and strength in her husband - both of which she never expected. William IS a rock. I had a few readers email to ask where they could find one. Hehehe. He's a good man. Beth is a character. I try hard to write all characters as if they are the star - because they ARE the star of their story. She and Rhett do fit well at first blush. Let's find out how that goes. Dream sequence? Did you not read my little diversion I wrote a couple of weeks ago? https://gayauthors.org/story/wayne-gray/story-promptsideas/3 Non-canon, mind you. But ... there you go. Nice work on your blog! I have one myself. Reality is nuts, but it's nice to get away here for a bit. Readers make that worthwhile too, so you're welcome, but thank you too. Oh, I hope you enjoy Brian and Aaron's visit to the cabin. 😄 Thanks for the comment!

Thanks for the nice comment, chris. No drama this time. I guess I thought we could use the break. 😛 Beth and Rhett do seem to hit it off, and that is very likely why the crazy woman decided to try for the teaching job at Brian's school. Though, her relationships with her family back in Georgia aren't the best, and she is eager for some distance from them. There will be more on Sunday!

27 February 2019, Wednesday 10:25 a.m. Hating the attention, Sandra found herself in a wheelchair with an airport employee who was now responsible for getting her onboard and safely tucked into her seat in First Class. "I'm sure my husband can manage it," she said, with more bite to her tone than she'd intended, as the young man helped William get her into the wheelchair. The fellow now looked nervous, and William stepped in. "Sandra, let the man do his job." He nodded at the airline

I know that some will learn from this. It's impossible not to internalize at least bits of the message sent to our world. We'll get through this. I'm glad you're safe, and that you and Mike have each other. 💓