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“How’s Troy?” Rosalie asked as she entered the kitchen, wrapped in one of Lisa’s dressing gowns. Alan looked up from where he was packing Troy’s lunchbox and gave his mother a quizzical look. “He seems fine. Why?” “I heard you and Peter last night. You seemed concerned, though you managed it by yourselves.” “Sorry. We didn’t want to wake you.” Alan gave her a weak smile. “He seems okay this morning, so we think it was just indigestion.” “Probably.” Rosalie chuckled. “He certainly ate a lot l
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All the best for the future, A.J. Your help behind the scenes has been very much appreciated by one and all. Now get out there and enjoy life!
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Ryder's parents may have wanted things to be as consistent as possible, but they took most of Ryder's support away from him. They left the top of the tower in place, but most of the base was gone, so it's to be expected that Ryder's been unstable since the move. Having Jeremy back is certainly helping, and Callen will hopefully also help, but it's going to take time. On the plus side, it's a chance for Ryder to grow, to become less dependent on others for his emotional well-being. Only time will tell if that happens, though.
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:joe: Happy Birthday, Krista! :joe:
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I think Liam will just be happy that he has Neil back again. He may wonder, but he's learnt not to question but to simply accept his good fortune.
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Actually, the simplest reason that Craig didn't tell his parents about Alan and Peter is because it was never relevant. I don't talk much about my siblings and their partners with my in-laws as they move in very different circles. Yes, the Lyntons should be respecting Craig's wishes, but from their point of view they believe Craig was either ignorant of the truth, or that Craig made a mistake that threatens their grandsons. That doesn't excuse their behaviour, but it hopefully explains it.
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The main measure as to whether kids are being looked after properly is whether or not they're happy. On that basis, yes, Alan and Peter are going a good job. Peter certainly has his problems, but he's not letting them spill over to he boys. As for Mrs. Lynton, as I said for another review, even if her attitude is a coping mechanism, the danger is that the attitude doesn't change as she goes through the grieving process.
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Thank you! Relationships evolve over of time. The addition of children is a massive change to any relationship, and not everyone copes with it well. Alan is doing adequately, I think, but Peter could certainly do with a kick up the backside.
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Thank you. Yes, the focus of everyone should be on the kids, not themselves. Too many people are missing that. Rosalie is capable of separating the two (as shown by how she didn't want the kids getting caught in the middle with the problem neighbours), but too many other people only believe they're looking out for the kids. I think you're being a little harsh on Alan, but Peter is definitely not putting the kids first.
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Mrs. Lynton will certainly be looking for evidence she can use against Alan and Peter, and I agree that it would be dangerous for her to look after the boys, but I'm willing to give her time to get over her grief. The danger would be that her attitude to Alan and Peter solidifies while her grief heals.
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You're generally right about Mrs. Lynton, though I would argue that she's very concerned for the children's welfare. If it weren't for the children, she would probably just avoid having anything to do with Alan and Peter. It's because of the children that she's become involved.
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The next morning, Peter lay in bed smiling at his sleeping partner. It had been an enjoyable night with Keidan and Steve at the old pub that had previously been their Friday-night hangout. Not only had they had several hours without the boys—Alan had insisted on ringing home twice; his mother had threatened to make him sleep outside if there was a third call—but they also managed to catch up with a couple of friends they hadn’t seen since the accident. Peter’s smile slipped as he recalled how J
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I know If an author tried to write a story like that, most people would have trouble believing it. Truth really is stranger than fiction.
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Man finds long-lost brother in Noosa cafe
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To be honest, it's got nothing to do with being an Australian family. Having a young family can be quite an adventure at times. If you want to see some of the things my boys were up to when they were younger, check out my Family Snippets stories which cover my sons from when they were Troy's and Bradley's age through the following five years.
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A beautiful chapter. I liked how the team was having problems at the start, because I find too much perfection to be off-putting in a story. Solving problems and coming up with solutions, however, is great, and that's what happened. As for the date that followed...too cute for words Thank you!
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Thanks, Gary As I keep telling my own two boys, everyone's different. That's why we have stories...because if we weren't all different, there would be nothing to write about When I write about a character, even if it's a minor character who only appears for one scene, I try to keep in mind their motivations and objectives, as well as try to include variety. The two other families are examples of this. One set were concerned because of all the horror stories about child molestors. The others were simply concerned that the family needed time to grieve. Two different sets of motivation with a common result: the other kids hadn't been to visit.
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Thank you. I personally believe that most people are not homophobic, but the ones that are tend to be more vocal. People like those parents only know the scare stories, but once they have a concrete example in front of them, they're able to see the truth. At least that is the hope...
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I wonder what would've happened if Alan or Peter had been the one to encounter those parents. Luckily, Rosalie made the initial contact and she put the welfare of Troy and Bradley first. Leave the kids out of it and just let them be kids...
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Rosalie is the sort of grandmother all kids should have
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This is an example of literal homophobia, in that the parents are afraid. It is also the easiest form of homophobia to overcome because it comes from ignorance, which isn't hard to correct.
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“Do I have to go to bed? Why can’t I stay up?” Troy was whining as he clearly struggled to keep his eyes open. “Because it’s late, you’re tired, and we have a busy day tomorrow,” Alan said. “You’ve already stayed up way past your bedtime.” “But it’s Fun Friday! We’re allowed to stay up. You said so! What are we doing tomorrow?” “We’re going to the park to meet Bradley’s new friend Sam. Now, off to bed.” Troy pouted. “It’s not fair! Bradley gets to play with his friends, and I don’t get to pl
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