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Gracie wore black leggings, little Uggs, an oversized hoodie and a high pony. Max couldn’t resist her basic white bitch ways and all but shoved the drink into her hands. Gracie needs a PSL and she could pose with Jay and Loren’s twins for a cute little photo shoot lol

Ok hope this is true for MrsG’s stories. The one thing I can count on is her happy endings

This stood out like the spaceship over DC in Independence Day. I don’t think it even diminishes his relationship with Dayna as much as it shows the impact Perry made in his life. The small Things we do have the biggest impact. Dayna gave him marriage and kids. Perry gave him consistent support and stability.

Truly wonderful chapter. I love that variation of advice from Max and Jed. No two people being the same thing to the table because their experiences are vastly different, and yet they each had valuable advice for our Kyan. I believe Kyan is a capable man in capable hands. As long as his parents stay out of it I think he has all the support he needs. I hope Perry isn’t making bad decisions because he assumes it’s over with Kyan. As cute as Gracie is, I can’t be the only one who sees parallels between Dayna/Perry and Gracie/Noah.

THIS BROKE ME. Im a middle child who shouldered the burden of my older sibling who struggled with mental health. If one of the adults in my life looked me in the eyes and apologized for the hell I went through growing up because I was not allowed to do anything, say anything, and went without a lot just to “keep the peace.” My life might look different. I hope Jed and Trudy had this conversation with Perry. Jed is an amazing father to Perry and Kyan. A “manly man” willing to model vulnerability? I wish there were more.

Wonderful chapter. Lots of momentum for Kyan and Perry. I think this vacation is really great for everyone. Mostly Kyan and Perry. Kyan needs to pawn off his kids to the parents and F off with Perry.

I laughed when I saw that kyan was being helped by middle school counselor. It’s fitting.

Loved this chapter. Perry is so chill and it’s so obvious he’s playing the long game here. Even though Kyan was a little jelly about Reid It didn’t seem like Perry was worried about Kyan being interested in anyone else. I feel we’re on the cusp of a breakthrough. Thinking Hawaii was a good move here. As another commenter said, vacation can make you put your guard down. I think we’re seeing the truth about Dayna. It is neither good or bad, but I think she was not Kyan’s soulmate. Im trying to figure out the title here. The Dichotomy of love. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to think Perry might have hated his sister, or at the very least, resented what she had. Or Kyan? To love Perry fully he has to let go of Dayna?

So... next chapter is in how many hours???

Perry knows what he's doing here.

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I’m piggybacking these two. There are great questions and comments. I am very curious to learn more about Dayna and her relationship with Perry. Honestly, I’m really curious to learn more about her in general. There’s no doubt that Kyan was absolutely in love with her… But that does not mean that there is not more to the story. He can love her, and there can still be issues with them their marriage, and I think there was. I worry that Dena is going to loom over their relationship like a storm cloud. I do think that this chapter was very realistic. Kyan is very attracted to Perry, so I’m sure he’s excited to try out this new adventure, without fully understanding what that attraction means. Perry is not going to have a conversation with Kyan about it, because the truth could be painful. I do feel that this is the beginning of things really unfolding for the both of them. Kyan will begin processing his feelings at some point, it’s just a matter of when. He can only lie to himself for so long.

Enjoy a good western. First chapter is promising. Do you post on a regular schedule?

Superb chapter. Nice to see things getting back to a new normal. I wonder how long Perry has held a flame for his brother in law. Can’t wait for it to unfold. I feel giddy!!

Love this!

It feels like everything happens so fast in this chapter. 6-8ish months flies by in a blink, everything seems okay until it's not and thats why it reads so authentically. If that's not how real life plays out then I don't know what. Well done. How many of those months was he trapped in his own head, feeling alone and defeated but smiling for everyone around him? Oh man, no wonder his break down was so spectacular.

What does Jessica know? But ALSO what does Kyan know? IF anything. Or was him asking Perry for a drink a test because of Perry's reaction to Jessica? Like he was trying to prove something? Regardless, I'm piqued. You are brilliantly building this story and I wish I could binge the entire thing right now. I want to know what happens

So much goodness. For what it’s worth, I think Perry is definitely going to be the love interest. The conversation about fumbling Gracie had a flirtatious edge. I’m not sure how it will happen or if Perry is even gay. Maybe they are both gay for you? great great chapter that teared me up once again. Is that something we need to prepare for every chapter?

she baaaaack!

all of this!

my thoughts when i saw the email that she posted

woo hoo! She baaaaack! my poor heart is broken but excited. there is so much about to happen. the weight of the world is on kyan's shoulders right now. when I read perry's reaction to the pancakes I knew right then he would be a keeper. he's going to get kyan through this.

The talent and imagination it takes to bring this kind of story to life and then make it nearly impossible to move on from is something I will never possess. I can't articulate why this is a great story, nothing will bring it justice, but @Mrsgnomie has a knack for taking everyday people and spinning their lives until you're sucked in. These five stars go behind this epilogue and includes the main story, but this epilogue is worth five stars regardless. Even though Jay's Loelife is about Jay and Loren, the epilogue definitely focuses on Loren which is exactly what needed to be done.

I have no words. I've spent the last twenty minutes sitting on my sofa bawling as I listen to Fix You. A lot of authors try very hard to incorporate a song into their story but this came very natural. It was a perfect fit. If you don't believe me, look at the lyrics. When you try your best but you don't succeed (to forget about what his parents did) When you get what you want but not what you need (Fame, money, material goods, gifts, attention, sex, drugs) When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep (Because you're not living your best life) Stuck in reverse And the tears come streaming down your face When you lose something you can't replace (The unconditional love of your parents) When you love someone but goes to waste (Parents) Could it worse? (No) When you too in love to let it go (too in love with the idea of parents that aren't total scum) But if you never try, you'll never know just what your worth (It wasn't until he truly let go of his parents that he accepted Mike and Julia for what they are and in turn, got what he was worth.) I loved Boss Nanny and will always love that story, but what you did with Jay and Loren blew everything out of the water. In a way, I think they will be moralized in many of our hearts forever. Thank you.

The panic Loren experiences when Jay’s mom brings gifts for the girls right before the Super Bowl 😂😂😂😂