Benji

...................That was a wonderful chapter! I cannot fathom the 'tit for tat' chatter between Don and Morgan later leading to a drinking and songfest. Ultimately it will come out 'at what age' did Don suspect he was str8 and when did he act upon it? Maybe Morgan already got that out of him, liquor has always been know to loosen tongues. Damn, I wonder if Sue even knows, or better yet was Don and Sue both engaging with each other at 15 years of age. Try to swallow that one Don, nothing like a hypocrite being showed up! Great chapter, you played it well!

.......................Good ending!!

.....................So we finally get closure on ' you know who'? That was a lame way out, but now I gotta admit that it is now over no matter how badly presented. I bet Emma and Roey won't forget Anton either. Lets hope Anton slowly lets grandpa aware that he is alive as his pranks are not funny and could be deadly. Not sure how his brothers are going to react, but I don't think it matters in delaying the knowledge of his resurrection to them. That is just the way Anton is. Nice chapter!

.........................Not often that I miss or forget I'm following a story, how I missed this one I have no idea. (could be the surgery I had 6-7 weeks ago!) That was pretty stupid of Rudolph, he could wind up in jail, (where no one would shed a tear) better yet, financial ruin would be icing on top of the cake. Kaleb and Davis seem to getting themselves under control and moving forward! Nan has not changed a bit. if anything she is just crazier! Great chapter!

.......................That's Anton for you, melodramatic to the end. Revealing chapter

.......................Maybe Anton didn't get hit hard enough on the head, why the hell is he delaying his reemergence? Hasn't his family been through enough already, it is though the 2 1/2 years absence did nothing to his sense of family. There is an old saying "Hurray for me, F_ck you", I had a director once tell me about my boss, who was very well liked and did an excellent job, but she described him as a voyeur seeing a 'potential train wreck coming, but doing nothing to stop it, reacting only after it happens'. Not quite as harsh as a fireman that resorts to arson to try and achieve glory, but somewhere in there between the muddled lines. Nice Chapter!

.....................Great chapter! (wonders how I missed this?)

.................Wow, Dustin needed to hit bottom to get back up, and he has gone beyond that. The scars shared by both but symbolically for different reasons, still scream of internal pain, yet Dustin's are healing cleanly as he heals. I hope the same starts with Billy soon as he dwells on it while washing away the grime and maybe some pain? Now I've often wondered if Brett already knows that Jack is his father, I also wondered why the hell his mom would move back into that town knowing that Jack and her relationship could be exposed. If Brett knows, not much of a problem , if he doesn't and it comes out, 'all hell can break loose'. I see Dustin continue to grow and help (remember Dustin is aware of town's secrets, he probably knows about Brett's father already) I see Billy start to get better and then start fighting back in a battle with the hierarchy of the town. I'm not sure about Billy's mother, she might deny the truth if it was placed in front of her. Great Chapter P.S. I thought diabetes also, I was at one time diagnosed as pre-diabetic but changed my diet and have maintained great numbers for 10 years.

.............................Not sure how I missed this new continuing saga with Billy and friends. If I'm tired of Billy's 'woe to me' I can only imagine what his friends and BF must feel If Dustin is coming home, I'm guessing the hospital stay did wonders to him, isn't it funny that Billy is the one that lost a lot of weight and let his hair grow out (sounds like Dustin before he was committed) I wouldn't be surprised if Dustin's appearance did a complete reversal. Yeah, if any one can straighten out or kick Billy's ass it is Dustin, I just hope Brett can wait it out. After all try and compare Billy's father to Dustin's, try and compare Billy's life to Dustin's, yeah Dustin has plenty of ammo to present to Billy. Billy's life is not as horrible as he thinks and Jack can't hurt him anymore, he might have hurt George but he is gone (actually I think George would have chewed him up and spit him back out). While Billy is just wallowing in self-pity, both Brett and Dustin would have LOVED to have George as their father. Billy's mother is another story, she is hypnotized by the pastor and lured into marriage by a 'vanilla douche' as Billy calls him. So even if Dustin sits Billy down and 'straightens' him out we still have an evil Pastor running wild in a submissive town. No comments on next chapter tile (But is Billy circumcised?)

.....................Because all the drama unfolding is because of Don & Sue's perceived prestigious standing among their family and peers. I'd go even further and suggest that Grandpa will chastise Sue in front of the family for being a bigot after Robbie has left. So far the only disapproval shown has been Don, later Sue and one startled old guy at the mall. All the schoolmates knew thanks to the 'mouth' of the town, and some smiled and waved at them. Even David, who really only had one thing on his mind (a lot lower ) Fran was mature enough to no longer be angry. Even Alex's appearance with Nathan and Robbie in front of his pot-head friends didn't stir anyone up. So far the only dissenters are Don and Sue, but not one ill comment from others.

.......................I'd bet even money Sue's father wouldn't care about Robbie's sexuality. Robbie now has the difficult and daunting task of finding a way to tell Nathan that all about 'Alex'. Great Chapter!!

............................... I think Anton's years of feeling abandoned are causing him to act the way he has been acting. His father told him that his mother left and his Grandfather never contacted him again, then his father would beat him almost daily. He reacts to things as if it were a betrayal, and anytime he feels he has been betrayed he lashes out and runs away, I imagine he still blames his mom for leaving him. One constant theme in the stories is Anton's jumpiness, sudden sounds frighten him to a point of him lashing out badly, I'm guessing he is long overdue for a counseling session with a psychiatrist. And his last stunt should prove that, Gramp's should threaten to ground him for skippering if he doesn't comply.

.................Well that was a surprise! I thought Anton had some problems to work out, but this was absolutely the stupidest stunt yet by Anton. (He will do anything to avoid talking to Matthew) I wonder how long before his crew discovers him missing and how long before the Captain finds out his real identity. Interesting Chapter

.................I agree Anton has anger issues, to a point where I wouldn't want to work for the prick.

......................Ah, that was great, the wedding and everything else. Thanks so much for the story!

.....................Anton certainly keeps getting pretty good deals and now that the novelty of the research ship is gone, selling it is a good idea. I guess Anton's premonition about the landscape contractor prompted him to install motion detector camera's anticipating sabotage. Great chapter!

...................Nothing like a little vacation (especially if you own a lear jet ) Nice chapter!

............................ It was certainly great, reliving the meet through your story. Was like deja vu except a maltese cross is basically unheard of in high school. This a celebration for Bailey in that he won more then the all around title, he won a lot of school support! I'm sure he can now weather any trash thrown at him in the future at this school. Still wonder about the trouble makers though! Great Chapter!

.................... You must have been anxious for the next series to have sped up the time line. It will be interesting to see the outback through Kes's pov, Great chapter!

....................Interesting chapter, so Bryce is going to run a dude ranch?

............................... Well I didn't see Robbie and Nathan going public coming this soon. Won't that piss off Don when he learns of it? I'm sure Don's ego will prevail and he will attempt to prevent Robbie from seeing Nathan again. But now that he has Nathan's parents backing, Robbie can always go live with them. This is the calm before the storm, and Sue needs to stop trying to pacify her husband and stick up like she originally did when Robbie first came out before running away.

...............................I missed any indicators from the landscaper that would cause Anton ill feelings regarding the projects design. Perhaps something in the selected plant life could prove to be dangerous for Emma. Nice chapter!

.................Nope, more like senility Me pseudonyms? Heck no, I'm too lazy to learn how to create another account ( I wouldn't say I'm anti-technology but I don't even use a cell phone). I worry about the future generations will have elongated necks looking towards their feet. <i do read too many stories at the same time >

Hahaha!

.............That's what I like about Benny, he rebounds very well ! Melvin's phone call did not surprise me, neither was his apology. However I am a little surprised because I thought he was also a 'known bully? Sooooo, was he picking on others before the 'gay' guys in school? Great picnic, get together and chapter!