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I understood this to mean Matt was comfortable in his relationship with Gray and was enjoying sex with him in very secluded places or when no one else was at home at The Grange, but was not comfortable when he had the one "sleepover" at The Grange when Vince and Peter were home and Vince made a remark which meant he knew Gray and Matt had had sex in the annexe. Matt appears to be very private about sexual matters and easily embarrassed when someone else talks about sex, even blushing still when Gray makes sexual comments or heaven forbid, when his mother alludes to it.

The problem is I am too clumsy. I would almost certainly trip over something or knock something over.

An absolutely riveting chapter, moments Danny and Ryder swooned for each other, nail biting tension as they faced one unknown "beast" after another, and always the underlying menace of the undead Cassandra. There is no doubt Danny's healing powers have saved Ryder's life twice and saved the life of his father once, but it was either one or both of these tiny rock goddesses, Pat Benatar and Stevie Nicks, who leant their vocal talents on this occasion and enabled Ryder to destroy Cassandra for good. A superb chapter @Laura S. Fox, one of the finest yet for this story, one that any self-respecting rock goddess would be proud to lend her name to.

It certainly appears Billy is the father of Marie-Louise's unborn child based on the information our esteemed author, @Lee Wilson, has made us privy too. But what if he has withheld information, information so shocking it will ignite a backlash from all "decent folk", information which will surely see his books burned as unsuitable filth by Moms For Liberty. What if the father of Marie-Louise's baby is .................. Elvis. In the likely event Billy is the father, Elaine revealed some good news, news that she and Marie-Louise's mother were not biologically sisters, they were sisters in name and "spirit" only after having both been adopted. The chances of the child having any physical deformities or health concerns are I presume reduced because of this.

Amy took a Vacation to Colombia without telling Belinda she was going there. Belinda was furious given Amy's holiday destination, and when Amy returned Heaven Was Not A Place On Earth. One night Belinda did not Leave A Light On after Amy went out in the Summer Rain, and you guessed it, Amy fell down the stairs and got Skidmarks On Her Heart. After that she was no longer a Go-Go, she was a Gone-Gone @weinerdog. She tried later to join The Bangles, but because she could not Walk Like An Egyptian, they rejected her as a band member. She auditioned for 4 Non Blondes, but missed out because she is naturally blonde and was also a little 'too Lita Ford' for them (she did not like their "physical affection" with other girls).

It is perhaps indicative of my mistrustful nature, but it appeared awfully convenient Hortensia's husband has a friend with a van, which he could borrow so that Hortensia and he could dispose of the old furniture from the attic, which Hortensia offered they would clear out without Vince or Gray having to trouble themselves. Hortensia would have had ample opportunities during the time she has been employed as the family housecleaner, to "review" (read snoop) in the attic and may have found some old furniture and bric-a-brac of significant value. I don't trust the "short, rather squat middle-aged woman, of uncertain origin". Between Matt and Jacob they have provided Gray with some useful contacts, and the former's case, some enjoyable sex. too. Dawn and Arthur's contacts may prove useful too, such that Gray is beginning to find more interesting projects which are helping finance his life to some extent. This tale continues to entertain and delight @Robert Hugill. Forty-three chapters in and we are still learning more about Vince and Gray and their friends, and what we learn only enhances the joy these characters bring.

That sounds a little like Grey Gardens without the stray cats and raccoons.

I don't even like soccer, not at all, but that was something else. I had to play it once at school for Wednesday afternoon sport, and nothing even remotely like that happened. I may have enjoyed it if it had. It appears a razor and shaving cream was not required for this particular butt @drsawzall. No unwanted dental floss. I look forward to a loss by Matt and what Jack has up his sleeve, or should that be what he has in his shorts, as a "payback" for Matt.

Predator is a good word to describe him.

I have never watched either of the shows @Bft, but it is impossible to avoid their subjects. They are like a plague of locusts, especially the family with substantially altered physiques. I don't watch TV at all, and have not done so for at least 10 years, but am still aware of them. I also hear people talking about TV cooking shows, dating shows, "talent" shows and all manner of mindless shit.

You forgot one of the "fuels" @empath, the one which I think is the most potent and obscene of them all, organised religion, mostly of the zealous kind. And it is not just the human animal who is suffering, non-human animals are being used and abused more than ever, with the violence inflicted on many, even in allegedly civilised nations like the USA and shamefully my own homeland, Australia, more extreme than ever. Humans "celebrating" animal cruelty on social media increasing, and the "owners" of it doing fuck all to censor it.

I have to wonder who Zac is @Josh Aterovis. I often re-read my comments (not solely from vanity), and am at times (far too many for my liking), embarrassed by the mistakes I have made (such as this) or by the absolute shit I have written. I cannot blame it on "the drink" or any other mind-altering substances either as I rarely partake of the former anymore, and never the latter. And I did proof read the comment too, several times. My only solace, perhaps his full name is Caleb (which I continually type as Cable) Zac Cohen.

It has been stated before by a number of readers, myself included, and after this chapter I think it bears repeating; this is a very well-written, wholly believable, challenging and thought provoking, and ultimately rewarding story @LittleBuddhaTW. You are to be congratulated on this again.

Nick needs to face facts @SilentandBroken. Noah is a man-ho (or should that be boy-ho), and I don't think it matters what anyone says or does, he will try to seduce Nick again. I just hope @Altimexis is incorrect in his belief that he will succeed, primarily because of Nick's low self-esteem, which certainly was to the fore in this chapter, more perhaps than in any other. Noah's ego has been damaged as he did not get to fuck Nick, and I strongly suspect he is not used to having someone say no to him. His large ego is apparently in contrast to the size of his manhood, more accurately described perhaps as his "boyhood", which according to the observations of both Nick and Mark leaves much to be desired.

I reached into my "sympathy box" to see if there was any left over for Noah @Seraph28, but alas it was empty. Best he wises up and follows the contralto request of my fellow Libran, you guessed it, the Goddess of R&B (and the "payback").

I had almost the same thoughts @Seraph28. I consider Noah to be self-absorbed and arrogant, his arrogance likely the result of his spoilt upbringing. I think he believes himself to be irresistible, such that his "minor" indiscretion is something Nick should just "get over", after all Nick should count himself lucky Noah even noticed him, let alone wanted him as another notch on his bedpost. Nick's friends proved themselves to be far more sympathetic than I think he deserved after his appalling treatment of Jack. It appears Noah's indiscretion came as no surprise to Jack, such that I wonder if Jack was at one time Noah's "plaything" also. I was pleased to observe Nick dropped his unwarranted dislike of Danny. Imagine two cuddle bunnies like Jonah and Danny comforting you, what a delight.

I think Finnegan Byrnes is the murderer, and I think he was lying when he said a show on Netflix was the source of the tale he spun about living in a cult. I suspect he may have been the victim of sexual abuse, and perhaps Zac was as well. The motivation for murdering Marco, jealousy. I have been wondering for a few chapters now if we were going to witness a second murder @Josh Aterovis. I had got to the point where I thought this was going to be a single murder story; I should have known better. But I have to ask, why have two when you can have three? Regardless of who the murderer is, I think Arsehair should exercise great caution wherever he goes.

"Obviously" poofters too then I guess?

Not a Mariah fan I take it @Mark Ponyboy Peters. I did not like her at first either, I thought she was a little saccharine. Much prefer her when she dresses like a hooker and does not even try to pretend to be "intellectual".

Why ever not? I grew up in a semi-religious household and we were allowed to watch it, the ABC being the preferred TV station. Whenever we visited the maternal grandparents it was more difficult to watch Countdown as my grandfather did not like a lot of "them long haired layabouts" (think Hush, Sweet, Supernaut, TMG, Sherbet, but Skyhooks were the worst because some of them unmistakably wore make up and looked "weird").

Or this might be a little more Mrs Fierce Pierce's "style", albeit with a little more clothing and a little less of everything else. This is the Mariah I like, a hip hop ho.

This might describe a younger Mrs Fierce Pierce, or the current Mrs Fierce Pierce if Mr Pompous Pious Pierce maintains his "no son of mine is going to be a poofter and live under this roof" attitude. Whaddya reckon @Mark Ponyboy Peters? Remember Molly playing this one on Countdown?

I have it on a CD compilation, Living In The 70's Vol V. Vol 1-5 are all double CD's and a mix of Aussie and non-Aussie artists, and have many songs thereon which were only hits in Australia. "Do yourself a favour" @Mark Ponyboy Peters and have a listen to any of them if you ever have the chance. Some great memories (as well as photographs of 70's kitsch). You can view them on https://www.discogs.com/search/

The authorities are looking into it @pvtguy. They are similar to the fuddy duddies, you know they are there but they remain unseen so they cannot be held accountable. They will eventually release a finding that it was an unfortunate accident, primarily caused by the heavy rain. Poor little Timmy, he only did it as a joke, he did not mean to hurt anyone. Bullshit I say. Remove the broom handle from Dallas' father's place where the sun does not shine and place into Timmy in the same location. Do not bother to clean it first, just pull it out and shove it in. I do think when Dallas returns to school he will tear Timmy apart, figuratively not literally. And, if Dallas' cojones grow to the size of JJ's and he comes out, Timmy had best beware making any homophobic comments. He may find himself on the receiving end of something much more painful than a broom handle. Even if Dallas remains closeted I cannot see him tolerating any more bullshit from Timmy.

Great chapter @Mark Ponyboy Peters. I especially liked JJ's eavesdropping on the conversation between Dallas and his father. He is like a little terrier, not frightened to take on a "bigger dog". I keep forgetting to comment I am glad JJ's name is not Joel Rogers, Joel Roberts/Robertson/Robinson, Joel Richards/Richardson or any combination of Joel and a family name beginning with R. That would have been most unfortunate. The authorities should definitely investigate the accident, which could have happened even without the intervention of the class clown, Timmy Baker. That bloody stupid Bird woman should be in strife for starters. The description of the Pierce's home was just as I envisaged it, old money, perhaps Mrs Pierce's rather than Mr Pierce's. Appearances are all important, and it will just not do to behave in a manner other than that in which one is expected to behave. I sense Mrs Pierce may have at least a smidgen of the rebel in her though, a wild girl who has been tamed, but who could easily become impassioned again if pushed too far. Mr Pierce clearly has a broom handle implanted where the sun does not shine and does not wish to make any rash move for fear of rectal splinters. He might benefit from colonic irrigation or a daily dose of prunes or psyllium husks.