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Calvin's introspection was very reassuring not only for himself but for we readers too @VBlew. I am sure @drsawzall will be pleased to read his examination of his relationship with Alan, and very well may find the following statement as amusing and long overdue as I did, particularly the text in bold: "But over time, he has softened a bit with me. He has kissed me a couple of times. He has touched, even stroked my erection a couple of times. He cuddles and snuggles and sleeps against me all night. Often. And recently he said he might be bi. I can’t tell if he’s developing romantic feelings for me or if it is just a greater comfort with being intimate with a guy". An excellent chapter @KKirk. Calvin is far more relationship savvy than one would be entitled to believe given his inexperience and youth. I loved his comment about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. I am like Calvin, 100% gay, but I can recognise a beautiful woman, and I have never understood the attraction she apparently has.

Only if he wants to. Perhaps a jerk-off session between Vince and Graham will bring them closer together, semen-t their relationship as brothers.

I would expect no less. Matt reminds me somewhat of Colin, Keith and Thomas. He has their lack of confidence, social awkwardness and vulnerability, but appears to be younger than the three. If he and Graham do form something more than a friendship, perhaps Matt and his mother can move into the mansion too, mother may have the domestic skills required to run the household.

I found much humour in this chapter @Robert Hugill; the humour in the conversation between Vince and his friend Dawn, and humour in the letter written by Graham to his friend Bas. I was surprised though Vince made the comment to Dawn about his relationship with Graham: “I thought I’d make the effort, try to get to know my brother for the first time.” “And how is that going?” “Fucking annoying. Thank God he’s in the annexe.” It appears the two are getting along quite well, both realising they have been praised by their father to the other, whilst receiving nothing like praise directly from him. Divisive old coot with an ego matching that of Margaret Hilda (I am reasonably sure he would have been a fan of hers). I am certain there is an attraction to Graham on Matt's part, but his difficult financial circumstances appear to have put a real dampener on his confidence and self-perception of his appeal. I sense kindred spirits in that both are lost, at a bit of a loose end in life. I for one would like to see something more than friendship develop between the two, a good snogging session to start the ball rolling at least. I like the direction this story is going in @Robert Hugill. Another fine addition to the already impressive Hugillverse.

The 12" single is vastly superior to the shorter version which was released as a single (it came in at 4.43 in comparison to the 12" single at 11.46). It was a #1 smash in 1979 @chris191070 when you were much younger than I was. I have read Barbra's son Jason Gould was a big fan of Donna's and urged Barbra to record the song with her. Barbra was allegedly not a disco fan, although she had had a big hit with Fight (The Main Event), the theme song from The Main Event, earlier in the year. Two of the biggest divas at the time, both adored by gay men, a guaranteed hit. It raced to the top of the charts in the USA very quickly. Donna had already hit #1 in 1979 with Hot Stuff and Bad Girls, # 2 with Dim All The Lights and # 4 with Heaven Knows (which had followed Macarthur Park and its parent album, Live And More, both of which hit #1 in late 1978), and her Bad Girls album had also been a #1 smash.

Is it ever enough when you are "witnessing" the talents of Donna, Barbra, @chris191070 or Henry? I for one don't think enough is EVER enough. This is still one of my favourite 12" singles of all time.

Mind, body and soul constipated with piety, envy and delusional moral superiority.

Solomon is in serious need of an enema. The stench of piety is overbearing and said piety has constipated his colon as well as his mind. If he does not get help soon all that toxic envy and judgment will surely lead to bowel cancer. Matthew's mother finally spoke and her words of sorrow and regret were as pitiful as they were infuriating. She needs to release her inner Carrie, Annie Wilkes and Alex Forrest, and put the "fear of God" in Solomon at the very least, or at best put him in a coma or a cheap pine box. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

Praise for this story has been universal, and rightfully so @empath. The fact you have maintained the quality of writing you have, in a story which I have often found exacting to read (and this is by no means a criticism of you or your story telling, quite the opposite in fact), is testament to not only your meticulous attention to detail and literary skills, but I believe even more importantly your sense of courage and justice. I admire you for having found the mental strength to persist in telling this harrowing tale. I have absolutely no doubt what you have portrayed in this story is a fictional account of what happens across the globe daily, and in far greater numbers than depicted herein. I also have absolutely no doubt there are governments and people/organisations in powerful positions who turn a blind eye to human trafficking because it is either too hard to resolve, or those being trafficked are mainly the unwanted, boys like Arturo and Micah, the offspring of hookers, or the offspring of penniless, often illegal immigrants. The trafficking of humans, like the trafficking of non-human animals, for any purpose is obscene, the real "abomination" which plagues Planet Earth. As @Paladin kindly mentioned, I have become increasingly impressed with Rocky and Orlando and their unorthodox contribution to relieving the trash of humanity of their ill-gotten "gains" and then cleaning up the shit left behind, in most cases the shit being the trash itself. I was very impressed with their actions in this chapter, and the bloody arrows pointing to where the rescued boys were, added a disturbingly pleasing and macabre touch. I am certain they have done some appalling things in their lives, but in this chapter they showed a strength and moral purpose unparalleled. And frankly, who is to say their past criminal behaviour is any worse than that of some with obscene wealth, or some presidents of nations or corporations, or some members of prominent families, all of whom are often admired for their leadership or upstanding moral characters.

Very good point @pvtguy. I certainly jumped to the conclusion it was carpark management who did so to stop the hoons, but what if it was Stinky Shane and/or one or more of his goons who did so with the intention of harming Rafael at least.

Forget who shot JR in Dallas or who was killed in the Moldavian massacre in Dynasty, this is a cliffhanger of gargantuan proportion. I just wonder if @weinerdog knew this was going to happen, courtesy of his crystal ball, as his comment seems rather calm and measured. I suspect Rafael will see the chain at the last minute and either jump off his motorcycle or somehow lay it down sideways. Whatever action he takes, I imagine he and/or his motorcycle will suffer some minor damage at least. He may need to change his underwear and I suspect Grayson may need to change his too. If nothing else comes of this almost certain accident, it may convince Rafael not to gun his motorcycle at the bottom of the ramp and race up it like the hoons he and Grayson have criticised. The family discussions, particularly those between Richard, Uncle Bryan and Grayson were very moving, and a real testament to how far and how quickly Richard has progressed. His change of heart appears genuine too, not a change of heart to placate anyone else or keep the peace in the family. Although his change of heart has been drastic, it has not been unbelievably so, and this is due to the manner in which you have presented it @Mark Ponyboy Peters. Oliver's little display of affection was delightful too. Are you sure he is only 10 years old @Mark Ponyboy Peters?

I found Uncle Roger's sense of humour very appealing, even though it was very un-pc, particularly the comments about the boys going to have their hair and nails done, and then asking them if they were ready for the Barbie convention. I had to research what a Dave & Buster's is though. They appear to be very colourful establishments.

@drsawzall for President. You could issue an immediate order that all the right wing nut jobs in da house and influencing da house be given the John Proctor treatment.

“Believe it or not, I did think of that. Hire a place and get caterers. But this came up. We have the penthouse suite in the attic, great views, just us.” “Locked away in the attic? Like some mad person in a Victorian melodrama?” Thank you, thank you, thank you @Robert Hugill. Have you somehow hacked into my brain? I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to showcase one of my favourite Kate Bush songs (apologies if you do not appreciate her work, no I lie). As soon as I read this conversation, particularly the statement in bold, I knew the time had arrived. Replete with Kate shrieking like a banshee and male backing vocalists eeyore-ing like a donkey, all set to an incessant tribal rhythm. Truly spectacular from her album, oft considered "she has gone barking mad" album. Sheer genius. And Russ Kahn, doing his best Kevin Williams (and many other male porn stars in gay porn since) impersonation. A double penetration which required a great deal of concentration and a remark it was a one-off, well at least until next time. Russ also displayed a good sense of humour when Brian raised the query of photographs taken of party goers in compromising positions which could be used at a later date as leverage. At first it appeared Russ was offended, but then he took it in his stride and tret (I used it again @Robert Hugill) it as it was intended. His disdainful comment about right-wing American politicians fucking young men and then publicly denouncing the gay community with contempt was superb and very timely. Excellent chapter, with much humour and again some of your delightful and witty architectural examinations. And the title of this story @Robert Hugill, again I read it incorrectly as I did when the first chapter was published. It was a comment made by @pvtguy which alerted me on the first occasion that the story is not titled Brian and Gordon: living in trees. I thought that title was clever on your part, a reference to living with Toby and his fascination for nature.

Indeed.

Victor, what a class act. His revelations about his "friend", whom he has always tried to "protect", proved once and for all he is nothing but a runt with a capital C. As for his trashy handjob handbag, the lovely June Landry, a menstrual cramp with a capital T. I sense a love triangle waiting in the wings. A trip to Rhode Island may or may not resolve the status of Jonah and James' relationship. Whatever the outcome, there is definitely an attraction to Jonah on Will's part, and I suspect a mutual attraction, after all Jonah did "shower" Will with the essence of his very being at Carter Lopez's party. The description of Will's home was very appealing. It does not appear to be as ostentatious as the home of Carter Lopez and its location sounds fabulous, regardless of which part of the Hampton's it is at. All that is needed to resolve the Victor/June aberration @irivera is a visit from Samantha Jones. She would cut both down to size very quickly, reduce both to simpering, whimpering, pathetic little has-been nothings. In Victor and June you have created two characters we readers love to hate. I could cyber-vomit on both of them and not lose a wink of sleep.

Nah ... what Calvin is looking for at present is Alan, Jordan, Johnny, Luis, Jamal, Enrique, Brad, Jason, hell why not throw in Elvis for a bit of variety @drsawzall. The weather, his age, his fitness level, the weather, his age, the men at work, the weather, his age, what the men at work are wearing (or not wearing), are all conspiring to make Calvin a walking hard-on. A slight breeze just blew, Calvin got a hard-on; a trickle of sweat just went down between his pecs, Calvin got a hard-on; Jordan just walked past smelling of sweet sweat, Calvin got a hard-on which ruptured the zipper on his jeans. You must remember these times @drsawzall, only quite recent for you I should imagine. An excellent chapter @KKirk. I could almost smell the man-scent from here in Australia, even with heavy sinuses.

Solomon will be in for one helluva shock when Matthew arrives home driving a Porsche sports car. I hope he is suitably attired, in the briefest, most vibrantly coloured speedo. Solomon will no doubt find fault with Matthew driving such a vehicle, the "work of the devil" or some such nonsense, whilst secretly harbouring feelings of jealousy and inadequacy I suspect. Perhaps Solomon needs to jerk-off to release some of his tension; his mind and body are constipated by religious dogma and sexual deprivation.

Think of Skyhooks Living In The 70's album for inspiration and encouragement @Mark Ponyboy Peters. It sold only moderately to begin with, but when Horror Movie topped the charts it rocketed to #1 and stayed there for 16 weeks straight and became the biggest selling album ever by an Australian act at the time. It has recently been re-released on CD and vinyl to commemorate 50 years since its release. I can still recall Skyhooks on the first episode of Countdown. They were not like any other Australian act and quickly rivalled Sherbet for the attention of teenage girls (and I would guess a few teenage boys too). I liked both, but always preferred Skyhooks.

Think The Golden Girls as directed by William Higgins, although with a cast consisting predominantly of 'Daddies' rather than young blonde surfer boys or twinks. Age has not wearied them though, they are as lascivious, luscious and lusty as men less than half their age. A delightful, frothy, mostly light-hearted romp, suitably set in Ft Lauderdale. A little drama along the way, but mostly it is a story of a group of men forming a family in their latter half of their lives. Kudos to the author @chris191070 for making a sex-positive story about older gay men, most of whom are attracted to men of roughly the same age.

It is the same confusion I get when I read the American date formatting. I have a brief blonde moment nearly every time I am confronted with it and have to stop and think.

"Wilma" de Silva certainly knows the way to "Fred" Porter's heart, and it is not through his stomach. A talented tongue with a passion for exploration got the Porter passion pumping. An evening of fun, bowling with "Barney" and "Betty" Rubble, saw Rafael and Grayson emerge as the winners, with a free dinner courtesy of Hoppy. Uncle Bryan and Chase have almost certainly hooked up. Will this result in more frequent visits from Uncle Bryan and more freebies from Chase (condoms and lube) for Grayson and Rafael? The big question for me is, what is your crystal ball predicting for the forthcoming chapters @weinerdog? Is the "brown stuff" about to hit the fan? What plans, if any, does Stinky Shane have to exact revenge, to "settle the score"? Another "honour" bestowed upon you this week @Mark Ponyboy Peters, with this story #3 in the 'Most Read General Fiction' for the month ending 07/02/25.

Happy tears, happy tears. What a wonderful conclusion to this delightful, frothy little romp @chris191070. Tim's ageism vanished the moment he set his eyes on "George" and "George" certainly proved his equal.

I should have referred to the "lollies" in alphabetical order @drsawzall. Arses, balls and cocks. A, B, C's. Was this the "real" intent of the song on Sesame Street about learning your A, B, C's. Perhaps not, but an Adults Only version of the song could well have had this in mind. Can you sing @drsawzall?

Let's hope for Tim's sake Carrie does not have telekinesis and a religiously fanatical mother named Margaret. As I previously speculated, she may even have her own lover which is why she is out of town. Tim's ageist attitude appeared to change once he was presented with a smorgasbord of cocks, balls and arses. He was like a child in a candy store, eager to taste all the "lollies" to see if he had a favourite amongst them.