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[Dan Cronin] I know Paul doesn’t trust me, but given what I think he’s been through, I wouldn’t expect him to. Alexander lost all ability to trust anyone by the end. Chris and Paul make a great couple, and they are so different to the other gay couples I’ve known. They don’t flaunt what they are, but are just two guys who happen to be a matched pair. I’m hoping Paul will put his animosity aside enough for me to be able to see them again when we’re all in Melbourne. With them, I feel I can jus
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[Garret French] One benefit, if you can call it that, of my injuries, is that I’m not sleeping well. I’ve been quietly watching Dan since he got up. He’s one very love-sick puppy. I’m not sure what will happen, but I’m still afraid for Dan. Greg rejecting him would’ve been wrong, but Dan is going to have to find a way of backing off. He still risks losing everything if he keeps going the way he’s going. Getting him laid will probably settle him down, but I don’t know how to arrange that. For
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[Dan Cronin] I’ve just had the worst night’s sleep I think I’ve ever had. I tossed and turned all night. Greg has told me that he thinks we can be friends, but he went very quiet last night. He was upset, or confused, and needed time to think. What was he thinking about as he lay in his bed? Was he wondering if he really could be friends? Is there anything I can say that will sway his mind? I’ve been sitting here for over an hour now, watching Greg. When he’s asleep, Greg looks like a differ
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[Garret French] Now that was strange. Greg was watching both of us, but why? Unless I’m mistaken, he was watching Dan more than me. Does that mean something? Does it mean that he’s about ready to accept that Dan can be his friend, despite being gay? Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
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[Dan Cronin] No! Please, no! Garret, please tell me that you haven’t told Greg that I want him so badly it hurts? Please? Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
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[Garret French] Let’s see if I can do this right If I get Greg to tell me what he’s expecting from Dan, I can direct my answer along those lines. If I’m lucky, he’ll just be looking for someone to go to the footy with, or drinking after work. Even if he wants someone to be a confidant, Dan can do that really well. I hope he isn’t looking for someone to go to parties or nightclubs with. Then, I’d be in trouble…. Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
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[Garret French] Fuck! The most obvious question of all, and I didn’t see it coming. What am I going to say, without either lying or dropping Dan in the shit? I can’t lie, because Greg is relying on me to be up front with him. If I don’t tell the truth, and he catches me, then Dan is going to feel the brunt of it. Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
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[Garret French] So that is what that was all about! I’m a little slow today. Greg wants a chance to speak to me! I have to be careful not to lay it on too thick, but I want him to understand that Dan is just another guy, despite what he gets up to in bed. Not that he’s had much of that, recently. None, to the best of my knowledge…. Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
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[Kelly Reed] Risky, but it just might work out. I think Garret can be trusted. Greg wants Dan out of the room so he can talk to the one other straight guy around. Pretty boy is not the airhead I originally thought he was, but I don’t know what he’ll say. His concern for Dan is good, but if he says the wrong thing, he just might make things worse. That’s why I’ve been biting my lip while they were having their pizzas. Does Garret know what the consequences of failure will be? I’m going to have
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[Garret French] What did they talk about? When he walked in, Dan looked like he’d gone through a wringer. He’s likely to fall apart at any second. But he and Greg seem to be getting on well, at least for now. They won’t let me ask what’s going on, so it seems that they want to pretend that nothing’s happening. I don’t think that is the right thing to do, but it’s their call. Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
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[Dan Cronin] What is it with this guy? How can he find, so quickly, every emotional trigger I’ve got? Have I let him in so much that I don’t have any defences against him? I really need him as a friend, or I have to push him away as fast as I can. Otherwise he’s going to shred me to pieces. Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
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[Dan Cronin] I was wrong. I thought the wet-jock competition would be the hardest question I was likely to get. Greg’s surprised me with a first question that’s hit me in the middle of my stomach. I had all these feelings blocked away, but Greg’s unleashed them and they’re out of control now. Without knowing it, he’s found the source of my greatest pain. Why did he have to do this to me? I was ready for almost anything else, but not this one. I hadn’t expected it. Michelle, Deidre, Alan –
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[Kelly Reed] This is promising, if confusing. Greg clearly needs some time to think things through, but he’s asked Dan to go with him. He’s not rejected Dan out of hand. I was expecting him to ask Dan to go away for a while, but it seems to be either Garret, me, or both of us that’s stopping Greg for being able to sort things out. It’s not like it’s a complex problem, but Greg’s being a typical male and making it hard for himself. I just don’t understand men, sometimes. Please use the BACK
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[Dan Cronin] He’d said he thinks we can still be friends. I took that to mean that he wasn’t sure, but was hopeful. Now he’s asking to go somewhere quiet to talk to me. I don’t know what he wants to talk about, but I’ve got to keep telling myself to be as honest as I can. I’m not going to tell him everything, because there are things that I don’t think any straight guy really wants to know, but I can’t hide anything important either. If he thinks I’ve been lying to him, then he’ll run as fast
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[Kelly Reed] Alright, Greg. It’s time to put up or shut up. Are you Dan’s friend, or not? You need to sort out what’s important to you, really damn quick, because I’m not going to let you stuff Danny Boy around. You’ve managed to impress me, so far, but this is the big one. Do you have what it takes? Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
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[Garret French] I tried to sound out Greg, and I thought at the time it went well. Looking at Dan’s long face, and Greg’s blank one, it wasn’t smooth sailing. I don’t know what else I could’ve done. All I can do is keep my fingers crossed that it all works out in the end. Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
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[Dan Cronin] I’ve hit him too hard. It’s a lot to take in, and he’s drowning. Was it just wishful thinking on my behalf that I thought he’d understand and accept the news? He hasn’t gone over the top, like Andrew did when I told him, but I was hoping for a better reaction than this. He’s just gone all silent. Greg has Chris and Paul as friends. Surely he can’t have a problem with me being gay, too? Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
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[Dan Cronin] If I’m right, I understand Paul now. I no longer have any ill-feelings for him. If anything, I’m impressed by how well he’s coping. Alexander didn’t cope anywhere near as well. We weren’t close friends, but I still remember stumbling across him as he crawled his way out of the alley. I bundled him up and took him to the hospital, but he didn’t stay long. When they started questioning him on what happened, he jumped up and fled. I chased after him and took him back to his place. He
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[Dan Cronin] I’m so nervous, I think I could drink an entire jug by myself. I have to tell Greg tonight, but I’m not looking forward to it. I told Paul I was going to, but I need to do this for my own reasons. Greg means a lot to me, I don’t know why but he does. At the moment, I’m lying to him – lying by omission, but it’s still a lie. If I want to keep him as a friend, I have to be honest with him. I can’t afford to lose him. I don’t have many people I can just be myself with, and I need G
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[Chris Everington] Happy Harvey Hour! This brings back fond memories. I can still recall the first time Paul brought me here. We were with a big bunch of friends and we had an amazing time. I overdosed in a big way, and Paul had to carry me back to our room. He stripped me, and put me to bed, while all I could do was lie there and moan. That was the opening weekend of this season. I can remember how Paul was so careful and considerate. He didn’t try to take advantage of me, but just showed an
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[Dan Cronin] It’s almost as if Greg is pushing me and Paul together. Paul’s indicated to me that as long as I keep my hands to myself, and my cock in my pants, he doesn’t have a problem. As I agree with him on that subject, things are getting better between us. I just don’t care for how he’s told me. It’s strange. Up until last night, I thought Chris and Paul were great guys. I still think Chris is fantastic, but Paul’s got an undercurrent about him that is scary. He’s all sweetness and light
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[Paul Wilson] Chris seems happy with the deal I struck with Dan. I told him everything, except the part about threatening to out Dan to Greg. I didn’t think that would matter. If Dan lived up to his part of the bargain, Chris will never know. I think I’ll be justified if I have to, but I know Chris will be disgusted. He doesn’t believe there is ever a reason to out someone. Anyway, once Greg knows, I can fill him in on the other things to watch for. He probably won’t need it – straight boys t
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[Dan Cronin] That went better than I’d expected. When I first walked in, Paul was openly hostile. For some reason, he thinks I’m going to jump Greg. I don’t know why, but maybe he’s picked up on the same things that Garret did. Garret just warned me to not make a fool of myself, but Paul’s gone very protective of Greg. To be fair, I’ve only just recently accepted their judgements – I’ve been falling for Greg in a big way. I’ve told Paul that I’m going to come out to Greg sometime today, I jus
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[Chris Everington] Oh, shit…. What is he up to? He doesn’t normally drink beer this early. It’s almost as if he wants to get drunk again, so he has an excuse for getting violent. He’s tense – that’s obvious – but maybe a beer will relax him enough that he’ll actually talk with Dan. I don’t know what to do, but he also knows I can’t make a scene in front of Greg. My hands are tied…. Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
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[Chris Everington] Yeah, Paul is pretty solid. If I thought I’d get away with, I’d pretend to be a beginner again, just so I could do the same thing that Greg accidentally did. Any excuse to manhandle my boyfriend in public without everyone knowing. Please use the BACK button to return to the main story.
