Mac Rountree

Brokenbind, Holiday weekends at the beach are supposed to be fun filled, enjoyable times. Right? Timmy does have trouble ahead but he will figure it out. He has a strong inner core. Garry suffers from a lot of things but deep down it is insecurity that presents itself as him being a bitch. He needs a good dose of counseling because he has lost his job and now his boyfriend. He is afraid to talk with a therapist because he is afraid that his entire world may fly apart. What he doesn't realize is that it already has. Thanks for reading. Mac

We awoke the next morning and enjoyed breakfast with Herbert and Judy before he quickly left for work. I had mentioned something about it being Columbus Day when Herbert abruptly excused himself from the table and left the apartment. I wondered what had triggered that reaction? We were having a pleasant conversation up to that point. “You see, Yonatan, the year 1492 was not a good one for Sephardic Jews. Herbert is Sephardic and I am Ashkenazi.” I looked at Judy but didn’t understand the

Canuk, They can create some drama!! Thanks for reading. Mac

There was a knock at the bedroom door. “Breakfast will be ready in five minutes. You boys need to get up. You hear me?” “Yes, granny. We are up.” I grabbed ET’s hard cock as I said we were up. Unfortunately, there was no time for me to play with his erection. I crawled over ET and headed to the bathroom to wash my face and clean my teeth. I heard Louise knock on each bedroom door to let the house know another day was upon us. A bunch of scraggly gay men wandered into the breakfast r

Flesco, Thanks. The boys have innate wisdom that is being discovered and channeled by these sage men. They are helping Yonatan and Matan become the men they are meant to be. More wisdom forthcoming. Mac

Brokenbind, They are two talented fellows. The question will be whether Yonatan recognizes his strengths and limitations and how he will manage those. Yonatan will hear from several people about a particular limitation he has. Mac

Peterlefun, Thank you for reading the story of Yonatan and Matan. Character development, for me, is a do-be-do-be-doo dance. Characters are based on what they do and who they be (are). I think (hope) that all of the dots start connecting in these final few chapters of their story. Mac

Tonyr, Enjoy the ride. I am glad you like it. Lots of things happening, subtle though some may be. They all factor into some decision making and reveals that are coming very shortly. Thank you for reading about Yonatan and Matan. Mac

We awoke when there was a knock at our bedroom door. Our internal clocks were not used to getting us up at such an early hour. I kissed Matan on the cheek and said, “Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit,” which was always said at home on birthdays. Matan laughed and asked what that meant. “I don’t know but you have to say rabbit three times to wish someone good luck. “Or what, the boogey man comes?” “No, the big bad wolf comes and eats you.” At that point I leaned into Mason and gave him a ki

Summer 2019 Thomas felt a small hand wrap itself around his pinky finger. He continued talking with Maria and looked down to see a small boy with a sippy cup in his mouth, looking up at him and smiling. The boy was wearing a bright yellow soccer shirt. His blue eyes and curly blond hair caught Thomas’ attention, as well as the fact that he was holding onto his finger. “And who might you be?” The boy looked at him and smiled. Thomas then noticed an older boy wearing th

Fae, Yonatan and Matan are wondering the same thing. Herbert and Judy Jenner will ask them that very question. Why are you going to Vienna and they truthfully answer they don't know. The puppet master(s) have their own agenda for the two fellows. The Supreme Puppet Master doesn't even share it with the others who think they know everything that is going on. However, one person (who is not a puppet master) figures it out........................ Again, I thank you for reading the story and following the intrigue. Mac

Flesco, Thanks for the compliment. Yonatan and Matan do have a high level of security that was ordered by Mr. Cohen. Herbert has a lot of baggage but deep down he is a very good and generous man. He is deeply scarred from being in a concentration camp. He is like Yonatan in that his recovery from trauma is slow to never ending. They share that trait though it is never talked about; it does lead to a mutual understanding and respect between these two characters and those around them. Answers to some of the mysteries will be revealed the week they are in Paris which helps them understand what is happening and why it is happening. The reveal doesn't make their lives less challenging but they feel more in control. Knowledge is power. I appreciate that you continue to read the story of these two amazing young men. I have grown to have tremendous love and respect for them. Mac

Fae Briona, Thanks for continuing to read about Yonatan and Matan. It will happen this week while they are in Paris. Mac

Dughlas, Jimbo and Mason are taking you on a "magical carpet ride" of their life together. It will be very bumpy before it levels out. Thanks for reading. Mac

I read both books while I was in college. I read The Persian Boy first. It was a revelation to me. I read The Frontrunner over a Christmas vacation. I remember sitting in the den starting to cry and throwing the book across the room. My parents couldn't figure out what was wrong. It was emotionally wrenching. When I received The Fancy Dancer I stayed up all night to read the book. Important gay literature. Toby is a major jerk and will return in a more sinister manner. He is an angry young man. Thanks for reading. Mac

It was near dawn when I finally fell asleep. My last thought was, ‘Creator of the Universe, what am I doing? How can I serve you while loving Matan? How can I protect Matan?’ It couldn’t have been much later after finally falling asleep on Sunday morning when Black walked into our room and opened the blinds. “Gentlemen, there are things I need to review with you before the others arrive. Can you come into the kitchen?” Black stood waiting. Both Matan and I lay under the covers and we

Starboardtack, It took me several attempts to write this chapter. It was very stop and start. I would get very tense while writing and had to stop to assess whether this was the story the characters were trying to tell. It was. The title was a last minute thing. I had a chapter number and when doing a final edit the title came to me. Both Timmy and Art had tremendous hurts they had never revealed. Lancing them allows for healing. Of course, Pate hasn't revealed his pustule yet. It, too, needs lancing. Thank you very much for reading about these fellows. Mac

Brokendbind, TImmy is absolutely, amazingly resilient. Timmy also had a major childhood trauma that is revealed in September at Louise's urging. Yep, she is coming back to stay with the boys for a short while. Pate will be the gentlemen with Adam and James but rest assured that friendship is over. If push comes to shove, Pate will tell them why he is ending the friendship and it will be nasty. He is ever gracious except when caught unaware or when he is cornered. Hurricanes in Nags Head can be treacherous. I evacuated many a time. I respect mother nature and the force of water. Tons and tons of water. It is wonderful to walk the beach the day after a major storm. There is absolutely no where to hide except inland and you wouldn't be allowed to cross the bridges during the storm. When they shut down the islands they are shut down except for emergency vehicles. As ever, thank you for reading the story. Mac

Canuk, OMG, you are absolutely right and I am wrong. Thanks. I knew that but somehow in writing the story that went out of my mind. I actually have a piece of teak that was used as decking on the U.S. Nautilus, the first nuclear powered submarine in the United States. When it was in drydock in Norfolk, VA they decided to replace the decking that sat on top of the submarine. One of my scout masters worked there and we got a tour. They gave each of us a small piece of the deck as a token of touring the submarine. The "teak" correction will be made in my master copy but not what is posted here. Lots of trauma for these guys. We say that the worst weather tests every mechanical system and if there is going to be a failure it will be during that time. The same is true for our emotional systems. It was a bad hurricane and even Pate had second thoughts afterwards. I bet next time they leave the beach when a hurricane approaches. Timmy has one more MAJOR trauma to be revealed but that will happen in the fall. Enough drama, NOT, for the summer. LOL. Thanks for reading. Mac

The rain was whipping around the house. We were sitting in the library attempting to read. Every time there was a gust we would both look up wondering if something had blown off the house. I had driven to the Stop and Shop that morning to get newspapers. Jube and Garry had called to let us know they weren’t coming for the weekend since we were going to be hit by a hurricane. I was relieved because I wasn’t sure how to have a conversation with Garry after his call to Timmy. I kept thinking th

Flesco, Let the stress begin!!!!!!!!! One more major hurdle before they get on the plane. Then Paris adds a whole new level of stress. That is more than offset by opportunities and the joy of seeing their visions unfolding. Thank you for following as these fellows learn to live into their shared life. Mac

Brokenbind, I bet it hurt also. Matan is lucky that his jaw is not broken. Judy Jenner is very upset when she sees all of the bruising. I have reread the part about the El Al itinerary and I agree that it is ambiguous. Thanks for noting that. I am rewriting that sentence to make it clearer for the reader. I appreciate your close read of the story. Mac

Brokenbind, It is in their brokenness that they will find meaning to be one. It is fine with me for you to be very judgmental about James and Adam. LOL. They are like birds of prey waiting to swoop down and feast. While he was still in college , they had wounded Timmy deeply and he recognized them immediately and hence some of his uncharacteristic actions. They remain oblivious to the needs of others. Thanks for reading. Mac

Rabbi Schulman prepared me for the High Holy Days. I had Mason on one side and Black on the other as we sat in the synagogue. I found the experience fascinating and exhilarating. Black turned out to be a very good teacher. Mason participated but I could tell it was all from rote and that he wasn’t emotionally or spiritually moved. I finished the week exhausted and humbled. The time was drawing nigh before we flew to Paris. I was looking forward to a break from school. The professors were already

It will take some time before Pate is able to be open about himself. Even to Timmy. We learn more about Timmy's past and then Pate can be open about his past. We have a summer Hurricane and then Labor Day weekend before the fellows can really explore who they are and what they want.