CincyKris

I have been binge reading this on a lazy Sunday morning and finally feel the urge to comment. I think that if I were Don, I wouldn't have felt the need to clean up Scoot's messes. Owen was wrong about Don being selfish. But, perhaps Don being the loving protector, and Sharon being the loving worrier is why Scoot is such a self absorbed jerk. I don't have a problem with his choice to stay in the cage, I'm accepting of people doing/dressing/saying whatever they want. It's his decision to not bother telling anyone that he would be out of contact that shows how little he cares about anyone other than himself. And now Don is doing everything he can to protect Scoot from the consequences of his choices. At some point, you have to let your kids live their own lives, lumps and all.

My initial impressions of Kevin are not positive! He is 58 years old, why is he caving to peer pressure as if he were still in high school? If you want a club soda rather than beer, then get a club soda! If you don't want Anne's hand on you, remove it! If you want to walk outside, do so! It's not difficult to see why this man is living his life in secret, online.

Wonderful ending! This was a very satisfying chapter! My only complaint is that we know nothing of Finn’s growth or his (hopefully?) improved relationship with Sawyer. But if that means another book down the line, I’m all in!

I think that Jonathan leaving Maggie would be the very best thing for Maggie in the long run. As long as she doesn't try to come home and live with her son!

I'm hoping Finn gets his familial relationships balanced before he tries for romance! When he does, will it be a Bruce/Tim or a Rachel/Karen? Probably not Rick!

Yes, I would agree! Both could use another good friend! Also, I'm still holding out hope for Bruce and Tim.

That was a very satisfying confrontation with Jonathan! He got a verbal smackdown from the whole town, while Marc got affirmation that he is well loved regardless of his orientation. Well done! Bruce and Rachel??? I did not see that coming!

Sounds like a place frozen in time! I stayed at a hotel in Treasure Island Florida that was permanently 1959! No one offered me any kind of extra services, though!

Our suspicions were confirmed, if these guys would have just listened to us in the first place this would have been found a long time ago. But how much fun would that have been? It's a good thing Bruce didn't try to come down the rickety stairs too, they might not have had any stairs left! It will be fun to see the parents reactions. I'm also looking forward to seeing Finn's reaction to the photo albums.

On the drive to Venice, Kadan managed to be all up in his own head and have his head in his ass, quite an accomplishment! At the ball, Gideon was so set on vengeance and suicide, he didn't care about anyone else, bloodsong or not. Will Caspian be able to knock some sense into him now that his vengeance is completed? Will Kadan enjoy playing tourist with his new sugar daddy?

I’m sad about the will situation, but I’m hopeful that they will find it somehow. I’m very happy that the giant wall between the brothers is starting to crumble a little. I think both brothers made their stubborn little minds up at an early age and refused to look at things from any other perspective than their own.

I believe that Bruce, the successful architect, wants to recreate the feel of Marc's mill in a new building.

Yes!!!!!!! Thanks for the relief! Sexy stuff notwithstanding, both of our heroes are bonding over disfunctional families. I wonder if Paul had Asperger's? His general lack of emotion combined with high intelligence makes me wonder. I'm hoping that Bruce is coming for a visit. But will he connect with Karen or Tim?

I knew there was something I didn’t like about that bitch! Trevor obviously sucks at picking women, maybe he should just stick to guys for awhile!

Wow, May and Paul! Total surprise to me. I love it, another link that joins Sawyer and Mark. There's going to be a tag-team paper search when they get back to Sawyer's.

Not the kind of tests I remember from highschool! Your characters have so much fun!

Wow, you lifted us up, then dropped us to the floor! I loved the tenderness and love between Marc and Sawyer. It contrasts starkly with the cold arrogance of the parents. I'm looking forward to the parent drama, I have a feeling that you're going to take us on quite a ride! I wonder if they realize how many people love and support their son, something they have never done.

Wonderful chapter! We already figured that Reba and Tim knew, that Tim was "fluid" was a surprise. Karen was shocked, but rolled with it. Rick reacted expectedly, but I think he will accept it in time. If not, they're are plenty more workers out there. I have a feeling that Most of the rest of the crew knowing, was what was most hurtful to him. Rachel was instantly surprised, but instantly accepting. She will continue to be a great friend to Marc, and become a great friend to Sawyer. When Marc is able to feel human again, he will be relieved and happy that he doesn't need to hide from his friends anymore.

Hmmmm, Tianna is angsty, bitchy, petulant and annoying. Reminds me of someone, I wonder if Kalian has a long-lost relative? Wren having secrets should surprise no one.

I can’t imagine what kind of author the characters are referring to at the end? I mean, who would do that????

I wonder if Aunt May didn't go to the doctor because she knew what was wrong and didn't want to die in a hospital? Regardless, Marc was left high and dry by the person who should have there for him. Will he be able to forgive him? What Sawyer does and says now will really show Marc what kind of guy he is. Tragedy can bring out the best in some people and the worst in others. I hope we have already seen the worst of Sawyer.

Whatever disappointment Marc experienced in the past is preventing him from moving on. He considers himself a coward, and to be fair, I have called him that. But he seems now to be reluctant to come out, not because of fear of rejection by friends, but because he might be rejected by Sawyer. And speaking of Sawyer, just what did his grandfather do that hurt his mother so much? Most of the divide between the brothers seems to be centered around this event, with their personalities widening that divide.

There's no doubt that Finn is an ass, but I'll be interested to see how Marc responds. He is finally accepting that he is gay, but I doubt that he is ready to out himself to his entire crew. I hope Sawyer isn't too hurt by a work-related explanation for his evening visit. I'm also worried about May, maybe an intervention is necessary. Also a different kind of intervention wouldn't hurt Marc!

Ok, I'm worried Aunt May! Get yourself to the doctor! I liked the back and forth between our handsome heroes. I think that Reba and Tim know about " the secret". Rick is a bit clueless, he seems stuck in junior high, personality-wise.

Its hard to believe this is over after 2+ years! Thank you @Cia for this entertaining journey! I can see Essell happier exploring than most anywhere else, as long as Garjah and Bouncer are with him.