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Happy, Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have a great one!

Ok - I'm more than a little embarrassed now. I never dreamed that my post would be featured here. Thanks so much and thanks to everyone who read and commented too. It's a bit overwhelming!

Thanks so much! The entire story was cathartic for me - in ways that I can't explain I HAD to write it. It was difficult at times, made me face things I thought I had buried and left long ago, made me remember events that I could have lived without remembering ever again. More than I was willing to write about truthfully. But it was a turning point for me too. It made me remember there was good out there too - which is why I ended the story where I did. Thanks so much for reading the entire story and all your kind comments. I do appreciate it!

It was a shock for Lisa. Up to that point no one in Zach's family had a clue that he was gay. I'm not trying to excuse what happened, just explaining. Like I said in an earlier reply, Zach's family have their problems, but he still loves them. Thanks for reading!

It was a milestone for Zach. And not just the obvious one! LOL It was a turning point for Zach. And Scottie has always had Zach in the palm of his hand! Thanks for reading!

Zach's parents have their problems but they are still his parents and in spite of it all he still loves them. He may not always like their actions or attitudes, but he loves them. And yes, the Edwards family was a god send for Zach! Thanks for reading!

Zach is at least trying and you have no idea what a hurdle that was for him. Alex is going to need all his patience, and then some! Thanks for reading - I appreciate it!!!

Zach calm? Oh surely you jest! lol Alex had a tough job - since Zach always had a hell of a time talking about something as personal as those dreams. Or the reasons behind them. Poor guy was left flying blind and trying to navigate without even a map to look at. Zach was extremely lucky that Alex was stubborn about those kind of things! As always, thanks for reading!

Thanks Blue Bear! Sorry I made you cry, but I take it as a compliment as weird as that sounds. If I touched a persons emotions enough to bring them to the fore with my writing, well, I can't think of a bigger compliment! You're right though. This wasn't an easy chapter to write. Not to be a total downer, but this wasn't the most difficult chapter to write though. And nothing compares to what it took to right the sequel to this story. And for the record, no matter where the story goes, Alex has never let me down. He isn't capable of it!

As always, thanks little blue one! And as far as the parents, well, they have their problems. Not making excuses for them mind you. But after all these years, well, I wont say I understand, but I accept it is what it is. Thanks for reading!

Yeah, Zachie has his problems doesn't he? This was fun to write and I'm thinking I'll be adding a few more installments. As soon as I find time that is!

OMG - Little Blue Bear! I can't believe I missed you posted this review. I'm so sorry it took me this long to reply. As always, thanks so much for reading. I'm really glad you liked the story. And I agree - Adam and Geoff are right for each other. Both of them are guys I'd love to have in my real life. I really enjoyed writing this one. It was fun and I just had to give a happy ending - even if it does reveal my mushy side! Thanks again!

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. This was a fun piece to write actually. And I'm glad you liked the ending. I was a little worried I had made it a little too mushy, but I wanted a feel good story! Thanks again for reading!

Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it. I'm having fun with it and will add some more. I have a general idea of what I want to do, now I just need to find the time to write it! Thanks for reading!

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! It was fun piece to write and it let my warped sense of humor get out of it's cage for a bit!

I started getting dressed and I knew I had to have a goofy grin on my face. A guy wanted to go get coffee. With me. A hot guy! Then I started getting a little nervous. A hot guy wanted to go get coffee with me! What the hell was I going to do? I hadn’t been on a date in… Hell! I didn’t remember the last time I had had a date! I don’t think anyone would ever describe me as being very social. As I walked out of the examining room the nurse told me Doctor Ryan was going to the pharmacy t

“Zach, are you free for dinner tonight?” Amy asked, her voice wheedling. “I think so,” I answered hesitantly. Anytime Amy tried coaxing me to do something in that voice I knew to be careful. She might be one of my best friends but that didn’t stop her from trying to run my life to suit her purposes. “Good!” Amy replied quickly. “Meet us at Mario’s at 7:00 and dress nice. I’ve got someone for you to meet. Janet is really sweet.” “Amy! No! Wait!” I nearly shouted into the phone in a near

Thanks again! I'm really glad you are enjoying the story. It means a lot to me to know you have liked it!

Thanks little blue one! I'm glad you liked it. And uh, yeah, it's autobiographical - blushes and all! Thankfully it was many years ago so I can look back and smile now. And only blush a little!

Thanks little blue one! Alex's whole family is pretty special to me and always will be. They have all been there for me more times than I can count. Thanks again for reading and I'm glad you like the story so far!

Well, what can I say? They have their flaws. Some pretty big ones really. That's just who they are. Thanks for taking the time to read my story - I appreciate it!

Well, what can I say? They have their flaws. Some pretty big ones really. That's just who they are. Thanks for taking the time to read my story - I appreciate it!

Zach is set up on a blind date from hell and gets more than he hoped for

Sounds like this could be an interesting thread - one that I'll check on frequently. I'm having to re-learn how to cook myself. I've had to go on a low carb diet to control my blood sugar. Kinda sucks since I was a huge pasta and bread eater! I was always a big dessert cooker too. For the holidays I almost always made all the desserts. So I look forward to all the yummy tips everyone will post! I have learned how to make a good low carb, sugar free teriyaki sauce that I'll share. Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 cup splenda, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper over low heat until the sauce bubbles and thickens. I've tried this sauce on chicken and it tasted great. I think I'm going to try it in a pork stir fry the next time I make it.

We always make enough food for a moderate sized nation. Mostly all the cooking is done by my sister and myself but we both love to cook. She's making the traditional turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and home made mac and cheese. I'm making beef tips w/onions, old fashioned green beans, brocolli and cheese sauce, and asparagus. For the sweet stuff she is going to make a cherry cream cheese pie and a french chocolate pie. I'm making gooey butter cake, cocoanut cream pie, and peanut butter pie. And since the two of us are always scared that somehow everyone will starve we'll both probably make a few extra dishes that we haven't planned on! We always say we're going to cut back every year and we never do.