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As far as the stories go, I personally wouldn't be interested in reading material that added to the story by well-meaning fans. I want to know what Comicality had in store for those characters, in his own brilliant mind. Of course that's just me. I'm sure other readers will feel different. You're absolutely right, I would love to know what Justin's fate was. You couldn't help but fall in love with his characters. They'll outlive us all, if we don't blow ourselves up. New people, perhaps people not even born yet, will be finding Comicality's stories in decades to come.

I could swear I heard he was born in 1977. I've no idea how I came to believe it was that year. Thanks for the correction. Such a loss, but he left the world a better place than he found it. Something we should all hope to be able to say. Still, he left us far too soon.

He wasn't, really. Just 46. Which I suppose could be considered old, if you're particularly young. Although many of his popular works, he began writing in his twenties.

RIP, Com. You were one of the few truly beautiful souls in, what sometimes feels, like a cruel world with too many cruel people. Love you forever, dude! ♥️

Another super fun chapter, and I am so happy to be back at the Lot, with the 'family'. Seeing them all again, reminds me why I love them all so much. I can't wait to read further into the dream with Zero. Hopefully Justin will finally get some answers he desperately needs, cause I don't think The Jeweler's been much help so far. I'm going to read the whole series again soon. I can't wait. Thanks Com :) Mike

That was really sweet. I enjoyed that. I had more than one experience like that, growing up. Fun times. I think it must be common for boys, (and girls?) growing up. Gay, straight and everything in between. Young people are curious creatures. Thanks Com. Mike.

A classic and a favourite which never fails to put me in a good mood. Especially the uncut version with the instrumental piece at the end. Hope you had a lovely birthday, Com

Hi, It's me, Mike. Happy birthday, Com! ((Hugs)) 🙂

Good one! 😆

Hope this isn't considered bumping the thread? I've just seen this post. My first Doctor was Peter Davidson. But I was too young to remember his episodes. My parents are Whovians. I was raised watching the show, just as they were when they were children. My mother saw the very first episode on television as a little girl. Least favourite Doctor? I've enjoyed them all at least a little. But I suppose I enjoyed fewer of Colin Baker's stories than any others. Favourite Doctor? That has changed recently, from Tenant to Smith. The more I re-watch old episodes, the more I find myself enjoying Eleven's run more than any other. But Ten's and Twelve's runs were both excellent too. I want to enjoy Jodie's run, but I just haven't bought into her yet. Still, it's early days. Hopefully her second season will be the one to win me over. I didn't enjoy Twelve's first season either. But his last two, I did. Coincidentally, season 12 starts tomorrow.

Phew! That was a relatively peaceful, and tidy ending. Drew took the news as well as could be hoped. He had even guessed the truth before Rick told him. Hopefully a few people learned something from this, including Rick's mother. I've noticed a lot of straight people act like sexuality is not important to them, until it's a friend, family member of their child, then it can sometimes bring out the secret homophobe in them. I honestly don't know why people have an issue with it, besides bogus theology, which should have nothing to do with anyone else, and perhaps fear that they'll suffer abuse at the hands of others. But you can't be someone you're not, which Rick and Brandon proved to us during this story. Thanks again. Another great story

I'm now wondering if I am wrong and the thing I thought would be coming towards the end, never comes? That Rick chooses to stay with Drew? Or finds some part of him that genuinely wants Drew as a boyfriend and not just a friend. Of course I could be completely wrong, and we have two chapters left, but it's cutting it close. I can't wait to see.

I actually like the humour and the sexual innuendos. But maybe that's just the big kid in me. 😆 I'm still not sure how this is going to turn out and we have only four chapters to go.

Oh! James and Angus? This sounds interesting. I might have to revise my previous comment on how bad an idea it would be to set James back up with Drew. I still don't like cheaters, but Angus knows all about James, and could make that decision for himself - assuming he is in fact gay.

I was also wondering if Rick was going to be one of those 'otherwise straight' guys in a same-sex relationship. I do know they happen. They also happen in reverse too. Like a particular woman and a gay man, sometimes the chemistry between two people can overcome gender attraction. But since I think Rick put that idea to rest in this chapter, I guess that won't be happening. Unless something gradually is changing about him. I guess I'll find out.

Although I understand Rick's motives, I think he's making a big mistake with James, for a few reasons. First of all, if his intent is to get James and Drew back together, then he's trying to set Drew back p with a guy who has already cheated on him. Someone cheating is an unforgivable thing, for me at least. I understand other people can forgive a cheater, but he's doing this to help himself too. So there's some selfish motivation with Rick, setting Drew back up with James. And James isn't owned anything by Drew and the rest. He betrayed Drew, it's on him to find new friends, not Rick, just because Rick was friendless - through no fault of his own. Still, maybe Drew is not as affected by it as his friends, since he didn't dig his heels in and reluctantly agreed to allow Rick and James to be friends, even insisted on being there. I'm not sure how this will play out, but I'm looking forward to finding out.

Oh wow! I was just thinking about what would happen if it got back to his parents, them thinking he's gay. And I guess we're about to find out. Will he be honest, and admit he's lying to his friends? Or will he lie to his parents and let them think he's gay?

Oh Rick! You had an opportunity to try to fix things, with Drew and this relationship. Since he himself had had second thoughts earlier that day, it mean it could sorted out without too many problems, if you would have just told him you'd like to be friends. It feels like that was Rick's last chance to come away from this relatively well. But of course, if that happened, there would be no story. On to chapter seven

Could Claire be an added complication for Rick and Drew's situation down the line? It's pretend.. for now. But I could tell from the start that there's interest there between the both of them. I feel sorry for Drew. I just hope Rick doesn't cheat on Drew, before ending the relationship. On to chapter five!

It's similar to a gay boy's dilemma in reverse, even the motivating factor. Rick's doing this because he wants to keep his friends. Lots of gay boys date girls in high school to protect themselves, and keep their friends (among other things). Even when they find the physical intimacy unappealing, many of them put up with any difficulties with opposite sex intimacy, to keep up the "straight appearances". The question is how far is Rick willing to go to keep up his "gay appearances". I know there's no sex in this, but it's an interesting question. Thanks again

Oh boy! I wasn't expecting that twist. It certainly makes things interesting. And like New Brother, it's told from a straight person's perspective. Which I like, because it's refreshing. As interesting as it is, I think if Rick isn't honest from the start, it's going to blow up in his face. And Drew's already been hurt, no one wants to see him hurt again, when it's avoidable. Looking forward to reading the rest.

I seem not to have been the only one to have revised this lovely story. That in itself must say something. Thanks again.

I loved the ending here, where Stick stands up for Ads. It's one of those moments that I remembered vividly from the first time I had read it.

It's been a while since I last read this. it's been fun reading it again. The three hour exam remark made me stop and think. I know we had them at school too, exams about that long. But three hours for kids to sit silently, and restrained to the desk, while concentrating on something that's going to be important for their future academic and working career, seems rather excessive. It has to negatively effect the work and thus the grades, I would think. I can barely sit still for 30 minutes, I've no idea how I managed my exams.

I have to agree with the others regarding the school's actions and the mother's reaction. I would have reacted the same way as the boys. And maybe I'd be wrong, so then maybe explaining to the lads that next time it would be better to react in a different manner, ie leaving the classroom right away, and reporting the teacher. But I don't want to be too hard on the school, or their mum, because they've both generally been positive in their responses to Adam's situation with school bullies and such. Their mum, along with dad, were the only ones to completely support Adam and give him a safe home and guardianship. The School are going to try to make Adam's time at school as trouble-free as they reasonably can. So I am conflicted. Great chapter.