Benji

................Declan did the right thing, better later then never! Bailey will be mad, but not for long. Yeah, Chris is going to look for payback, I wonder if after getting expelled he joins another team ........like maybe Baileys old school? Declan's roommates sound like they won't care if Declan is outted, and after the phone pics they already guessed. Great chapter!

...............My guess the cause of Ryder's depression is his parents, from there it can be one of many involving his parents. Could her have had an argument just before they died? Did his coming out not go well? To many scenarios could have happened.

................. I think I might have misjudged Daniel and the author has left a few clues. Daniel knew both of Bailey's parents in school and it was Bailey's father that used Daniel to update his papers before his untimely death. Daniel was older and met Bailey's mother in theater in high school, this was not a romantic relationship or a crush thing. I think Daniel is gay and is really trying to help the family out. He has had a positive effect already on Bailey's mom.as she seems to have cut back on her drinking and being more 'alive' lately. It would make more sense this way and explain the awkward looking client/lawyer relationship. His mother is still clawing her way out of a fog. I'm still waiting for the showdown with Chris and Bailey to happen, will Declan be watching his back and prevent it in time? Great chapter!

...............Hmm, thank G-D Teddy admitted that he wasn't that good at playing lacrosse (I was beginning to think he was perfect)! Teddy is one of those kids that can't do anything wrong in the eyes of his peers, his status will not waiver just because he associates with Ryder. I'm thinking Ryder will get less hassles in the future, not all but less. Teddy is treading lightly with Ryder, but Ryder is the surprise here, he seems more forward when he is around Teddy. And yeah, I think the last song on his list is for Teddy too. Great chapter, great writing!

........... I'm glad that you and other readers explained the disorder, I didn't really understand it until you all made it clearer, Although his muse rests on blowing off his anger in his lyrics, and he is adamant in controlling the said lyrics. I hope he writes some without the anger managed theme in his songs, not sure I would enjoy a constant stream of anguish. Ryder is gifted no doubt, and Teddy is slowly becoming addicted to him. likely the two can lean on each other and make their own music! Great chapter, I too am looking forward to more.

...........Wow! That is a lot of bottled up anger...how far from the truth was Ryder about mental illness? Someone and I'm sure it will be Teddy, will get him to open up as he carries an interesting mystery about him.

..................Gotta say, cliques at school have never changed going back some 50 years ago. Funny though I never thought of myself as part of any of them, I was sorta involved with all of them, we (my friends) didn't diss anyone back then and bullying was frowned upon by all the groups! Is it still the same but different? Hell yeah we had some gay guys in our school ( ) but only the flamboyant ones were noticed and mostly left alone. Of course coming out otherwise could be social suicide.

Ah, Myr..yes an exceptional guy I've had the pleasure to meet. How true of Declan to have turned on his radar, otherwise he would not have been so bold as he has been with Bailey, makes you wonder if his mates are already tuned in. I'm still thinking the author has given us clues of the majority of the football teams feelings, as they harbor a disgust of their esteemed quarterbacks ego.

.............. I can see Bailey's POV, and he seems to have gained admiring allies among Declan's mates, but in his justifiable haste he has pushed Chris's buttons. Somehow, Chris is not going to let this go, Bailey personally showed him up this time. To Chris this is very personal, I think Chris will try a beat down get caught and booted from the team. In Chris's revenge Bailey's past is going to go public soon. Meanwhile, what the hell is going on at Baileys home?

.....I'm glad the ice has been broken with Ryder and Teddy, another nice chapter!

.............I thought Ryder was going to be an interesting character, (still wondering why he lives at/near a cemetery) he is a puzzle while Teddy is so predictable. 20 doesn't make a 'crowd' I'd figure twice that many would be a better number at the barn. Teddy's dad needs to tread softly, his brother could push Ryder too fast. Good chapter.

..........Nice start, I'm intrigued with Ryder.

.........You write well and kept me thoroughly entertained, I look forward to your stories.

.............. Yep that was some satisfaction to the end of the prick of the man called Brad, I think it would have been preferable of a long ass beating and sexual assault before having a shiv stuck up his ass leading to a painful death. But hey that's me, seeking an ultimate revenge against inhuman fuck, but the doctor that cut Devyn's throat cords also needs taming in the slammer. However it was gre4at that you brought some closure to this story without hanging the readers out to dry on the ending of the villains.

...............Hoping Chris and Eric don't do anything stupid to intentionally hurt Bailey on the field, like tackle him at his bad leg? Great chapters, the tide is turning for Bailey for the better, thanks to Declan. Looking forward to more.

...............Fascinating story, my body hurts in remembrance of gymnastics. Shin splints. my wrists strains, palm rips and all of 50 years ago! I must have sprained my ankles at least 4 times each on bad landings, screwed up my neck which still hurts today (BTW I take CBD for it and it works for the pain) and never did master an iron cross on the rings. I was not that good in the floor or parallel, mostly focused on the pommel horse and vault, and to be honest the high bar was just to high for my taste! Bailey needs the Colonel to help him out, that school counselor doesn't even know what to look for even if Bailey talked. His cutting is a problem that may soon be discovered, he is not hiding as well as he thinks. Declan will be a support, but will he be able to help all of Bailey's problems? I think that lawyer is trying to take the estate away from Bailey by capitalizing on their grief. Justin can point, but Declan needs to take charge and Chris and Eric need to go bye bye! Looking forward with interest in this saga as it continues!

...............Bad Krista!!

................I'm beginning to think that Luke will just have give his mom the ultimatum, I'm sure his father will side with the son (besides hippies are so mellow)! So is so controlling it is nauseating and suffocating Luke to the point of no return, if she wants Luke in her life at all she needs to back off or forever lose him. Like I said I think she knows about Luke and Jackson, but is in complete denial. Grat chapter Krista!

...............Hmmm, very good story Krista! I can actually see this one with an ending So I snuck in here and read everything up to date. I think Cindy knows and has known about her son for years, and has tried to 'turn' him. It is really pathetic that she never saw this day coming, I wonder if her husband knows? He sounds like a hippy to me and to keep calm he must be still smoking some weed. But I know you would never do that to a character . don't know about the Easter egg, but Luke and Jackson seem to be walking on egg shells.

.................... I'm all for a sequel as there are too many loose ends to tie up here. If you wanted to make room for another direction, I can see that however you probably should have left a cliff-hanger! This is going to be great, Adam leaves Cody with a sometimes 'angry' father? A mixed up Seth, just when he thinks he has it all worked out. His mother to fend for herself against his crazy brother. But the real question will be will he continue his blog? Looking forward to more.

.......Just found this story today and read it til I got caught up. You make life complicated don't you? Why Sam left Seth hanging is odd, given she knew Adam was not into her in 'that way'. Adam is a bit of a prick for doing what he did to Codey, so now he is going back to their place and confess? Seems like Seth's confession has changed Adam's plans for right now, it will be interesting to see what he comes up with to his dad in front of his new family. Going to be an interesting next chapter.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTA!! ............... Hope it was a good one, after all 40 is a tough year.

..................Hey Billy! been some time. Not sure how I got lost in this saga, but I'm glad to see it continuing. Now this is a clever move on your part, whether to get rid of one character or not. Sammy is drawn to Mike, but Tony is drawn to Sammy, who is confused at this time and has requested a quest be made by his Uncle. I declare an official cliffhanger!! Haha! Thanks! Benji

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE!! .................Hope it was a good one!!

..................Wow, still has his voice!! Happy Birthday Rowan!!