This accident gives us insight into the way Julien has responded to his growing feelings for Oliver. The fall and death of Thomas as well as the ongoing litigation is like a shadow over him that never quite leaves. Oliver, I hope, along with a legal closure, will become the light Julien needs.
Troy and smiles are both taking time to reflect and this is a good thing. Despite the obvious fact that they love one another, they need to know that they are able to make the commitment part and not just have a rebound romance and then disappear or walk away as the case may be.
Miles is quite right. He has one shot at this so he must make it count.
Right so after the fall there is a cliffhanger! Let’s see who Thomas Pritchard was to Julien - client or lover or both? Julien is showing a great deal of caring for Oliver!
That will be a major blow to Oliver and he will calculate all kinds of outcomes. But I hope he will take the time to experience a new kind of silence and stillness, with Julien beside him.
A simple chapter but Oliver is still on his journey of discovery - not just of himself but of the life that has brought him to this point - a long kiss with Julien.
I love the idea that these four are becoming a herd. Despite all their hardships and there will certainly be more in the future, they have been well blessed with Barnswallow and their two grans.
Ken and Kent have made big admissions; admissions that change their lives allowing the other to explore life with someone new. Both have already started down that path but the endorsements they have given are enormous. Mum and Ken already know Kent is in love with Randy and they seem even more certain than Kent himself, that Randy returns that love.
This was a brilliant chapter!
Craig really is revelling in this relationship. He is thriving and so is shared. This mutual flourishing is exactly what a good relationship should look like. ❤️
Oliver finds it difficult to step back from his habitual role of relationship architect, project manager and builder. But he will get better at this and it is the space left over that interest Julien. Thomas is intriguing and what has been going on with Julien over the last 6 years?
Well this is quite a neat solution despite the mutual hurt of infidelity, even if not acted on physically. I think Troy is correct to go back to the ranch. I’m glad Owen got the promotion. He will need to be careful about beginning a relationship with a member of his staff though. Hopefully Miles takes a little road trip to the ranch as well.
Another superb chapter. They will need to be strong for each other, because along with the love and devotion they both bring sadnesses that will affect the way they respond to each other at times.