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I was impressed to make it so close to the top. Last week I was on page four I think.

What a day. I wonder how Kyan had any energy for sex after a day like that. Lot's of important and heavy conversations. Kyan will need a vacation from this vacation. The stand out from the entire chapter was the chat with his in-laws. It was emotionally charged before he sat them down. Given the history with his own parents, I simply cannot fathom how anxious he was going into it. Trudy and Jed proved to be truly amazing people/parents. They love Kyan the way the man deserves. I was screaming at him by the end. "LET THEM PAY FOR YOU!" How could you not? They love him. They love the kids. Their intentions are so pure and genuine. The interaction was beautiful and healing. I am glad Perry wasn't the one paying because now they can move forward without that hanging over their head. They communicated their feelings, which was relief. They love each other. I have to say this might be my favorite chapter so far. Well done MrsG and team.

Louder for the people in the back.

This. It doesn’t matter how amazing your family is, this kind of insecurity doesn’t discriminate. So sad she took down an innocent man.

I agree. Part of me hates her and the other part feels bad for her. I was never an 18 year old girl but I can’t imagine it was fun being pregnant so quick with a guy and not wanting to be abandoned. I’m not excusing it. She had some very unhealthy behaviors, but it’s still sad. I hate thinking the kids are better off without her because that is cold.

This chapter brings a lot more clarity to the story. On my first read through my heart went out to Kyan. It’s very clear he feels insecure about his position in the family. He carries a lot of baggage not only from his parents but from Dayna. That girl caused a lot of unintentional damage. I do not hold it against her as I do not think she her motives were Malicious, but the damage remains the same. after reading the comments, I agree that Kyan has worked very hard in his role as a father. I think it’s very normal for traditional woman to feel overwhelmed at the thought of re-entering the job force after raising kids. I understand where his hesitancy comes from and why he would not want to bring up the money issue. I also find the double standard for a stay at home dad and stay at home moms interesting. Moms tend to get a lot more sympathy, apparently. I hope we can figure out a a way around this money debacle. There is too much goodness between these two!

Yes, I think they will be very supportive once the shock wears off. I have a feeling they will get a little too comfortable in the next chapter and give themselves away. I little jump scare? Will be interesting.

Lots of great introspective from Kyan. I think it's obvious he loved Dayna but maybe not for the right reasons. She was his ticket out of Ohio and he was quick to hitch a ride. How could he have known it would take him straight to Perry? Unfortunate, but life works in crazy and mysterious ways. I do not envy Kyan. To love Perry he had to lose Dayna (even if she wasn't THE ONE, she was still A love of his and the mother of his children). A dichotomy indeed.

Makes me wonder how Dayna felt about the sex... it's not clear if Dayna was a virgin when her and Kyan got together but if she was the aggressor, maybe not. She could probably tell something was off. Maybe she knew more than she let on.

I do not need another reason to want Perry and yet you gave me so many to pick from. Kyan is a patient saint when it comes to his kids but Perry is a patient saint when it comes to Kyan. He's just there, letting Kyan take the lead while his entire world is being tipped on it's axis as Kyan taunts and teases him. I don't know how he does it. There is no way Perry's family doesn't know what's going on. They have to see it. Kyan thinks he's being discrete but they're in the middle of the pool, surrounded by everyone. MrsG. Give this man a drink of water! How is he supposed to survive this?

I think Perry is fucking terrified. You know that man wants to dive in naked but until he gets strong declaration from Kyan, he's going to be wading ankle deep.

I think Kyan loved Dayna so much and yet I don't think he was as happy as he could've/should've been. Perry is going to change Kyan's life.

Woah. If the sheets is symbolism for Kyan "waking up" then Dayna's pond is symbolism for the struggles he had being straight. Under the perfect conditions, he felt good in his straight life, and if Dayna was still alive, he might still manage it, but with her gone, that part of him is growing stagnant. Kyan wants the damn troll. Give Kyan the troll!

But we never know what damage your speed bumps will cause! OR

My thoughts exactly. I read the chapter and thought it was symbolic that he was purging and replacing two days after the club. It makes total sense and I don't think he realizes how powerful it is. I don't think it will take Kyan very long to put the pieces together. I have a feeling it will be harder for Perry? I'm so scared.

Overall, this was a great chapter. Like wow. I expected a large fallout but that is not what happened. MrsG keeping us on our toes once more. I still expect it to happen but it looks like I'll have to wait. You felt Kyan's excitement and his nervousness. Perry mostly radiated nervousness. I thought he would drag Kyan to bed, but previous commenters nailed it about him having a lot to lose. If you've loved someone for a long time, and you're lives are intertwined, I can definitely see the hesitation. Is one night worth the blowout? I think they will continue messing around but it will fall apart at some point. I just don't know when or why...

The moment I knew reading this at work was a bad idea. The moment I didn't care:

Who will look at Tequila a little differently after this?

I was and still think skaters are sexy AF. My first crush ever was Ryan Sheckler which is probably why I love Kyan because there is no way MrsG's character Kyan Sheckler, skater boi, is not based in some way off Ryan Sheckler, real life skater boi. And. I. Am. Here. For. It.

I'm done live Tweeting. The chapter was too good not to and I was afraid I would forget something. What an awaking for our little Kyan. I think it's a step in the right direction but I expect him to run for the hills tomorrow once he's home and showered. These situations can give a false sense of adventure and attraction. Don't get me wrong, I think Kyan feels all of those things, but when you're at a club full of men who are all about sex, and you're drinking, it's easy to get lost in it. I just don't think it will be that easy for Kyan. I have a feeling that the high of this chapter is going to come crashing down in the next. MrsG never lets us stay happy until the end.

Max didn't stand a chance long before that but yes, that was a turning point

When you don't realize you're cock blocking.