Ok, so first of all, I loved the chapter. If you read this comment, you probably read my comment/rant a couple chapters back (defending the scene that precipitated the fall-out). I promise I didn't read ahead when I wrote that. Apparently great minds think alike, because you used very similar arguments in this chapter. Hey, maybe I have a little Julie in me.
I loved the hot scene between Jeff and Paul. I believe it was just that -- a scene. This was not abusive, coerced, or humiliation. It was not a life changing decision to begin a master/slave relationship. Just a fun, exciting evening for two committed adults. I don't understand the difference between condemnation of gay sex in general and the type of sex two (or more?) consensual adults have. Who am I to approve what people who are not me do in bed (or on sheepskin)? Ok, I'm off my soap box. Add me to the list of Larry & Runt fans.
Unlike a couple of frustrated back seaters, I finished this chapter a very satisfied person! My suspicion of brotherly love was confirmed and a horrible mother got a public dressing down. Only real problem was a Maria drought.
Great chapter. I love seeing bullies get their due, I'm looking forward to the potential takedown. Really loved the history, more please. Really, really loved the hot sheepskin rug scene, much more please. And finally, I'm excited about Christmas getting here. I feel like 24's Keifer Sutherland is going to show up and join Ilya's soldaty. You could have called this "1 week".
I enjoyed this chapter, it felt like an interlude between the shootings and promised political drama in our future (I am assuming things will not run smoothly). I liked that Danny became Daniel as the chapter progressed. Oh, and I didn't miss the line where Raymond said his mother even dated Jeff's father. Hmmmm?
Danny and Raymond just cranked up the heat! I liked another reader comment about Joe running for mayor, great idea. I'm reading this many years after completion, so am fighting the urge to sit on the couch and binge-read this all day long!
From the way Paul looked at Raymond Jeff and Joe, and the green eyes, I'm definitely guessing they are blood related. I'm also guessing we will have to wait for the answers. I'm loving the story.
Oh thank god!!! Matt is the most oblivious character that I have ever liked. I hope he gains self-confidence, or this will be a very unbalanced relationship. I have to remind myself that he is still only 21.
I suppose I have no choice but to be patient. I forgot to mention the whole weirdness with Vin sleepwalking? possession? with the feminine voice. What the hell? Doesn't our hero have enough on his plate? He's got 3 sparring matches, a challenge with a douchey enforcer, and let's not forget Stefan and evil mystery alpha hanging around in the background.
I am another non-facebooker. Part of it is that I don't genuinely like very many people (certain GA authors excepted), and even if I do like them, I don't care that their poodle just got groomed or that they just drank a non-fat soy caramel macchiato.
Back to the story, I am going to "listen to the perfect" and be happy that Rick is off the hook. Rita reeled in another sucker. If it turns out to be Willy, then I think the two are made for each other, both predators in their own ways.
I hope Brandon's internal war ends in peace, even a cease-fire would be an improvement at this point. He couldn't have had a worse introduction to becoming lycan. After all he's been through, he's lucky to be alive.
I read this several years ago on another site and remember it as being one the most emotional and complex stories I have ever read. I am thoroughly enjoying the re-read.
Great chapter, I love the verbal sparring between Seamus and Matt. I am encouraged by the little show of jealousy Seamus let out, maybe he's not just into older guys?
Rereading after many years. This is still one of my all-time favorites! You have such a great ability to create sympathetic characters right off the bat.
I can't believe they stopped in Cincinnati and didn't stop by my house! I would have fed them lunch, hold the veggies. I hate bullies, but I hope that Wagner doesn't get so alienated that he ends up hooking up with the evil mystery alpha. He could cause big problems! I'm happy for Dave, hope Stacy is an animal lover!
I have a very bad feeling Rita spread some seriously inaccurate information about them. But, on the positive side, Rick is out to another person he's not involved with. And she took it well. Big step!