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Another must read by MrsG. If you read that the story is about brother-in-laws falling in love, you might scroll right by. Don't. It is about so much more than that. This is a well developed story with great characters, real emotions, deep love, and amazing writing. The emotions of real life are so believable you can't help but attach yourself to the story. And like her other stories, the characters are so real, you want them to have their own stories.

I've been thinking, what is my favorite part of the chapter and I don't know. Seeing Perry coaching Henry and Noah was pretty sweet. We know he wanted that so bad. Then again, seeing Kyan find success with his bedding made me feel good because I know he feels good. He's doing this for him. Everything in this chapter felt good. I love the Dayna day. I think it's a great concept and a really sweet way to keep the positive things about her alive. I agree certain things are age appropriate but I do hope that one day, down the road, Perry will share the truth about his relationship with Dayna. Not to make the kids feel bad, but it's important that they know Perry's truth since he will be their parent. There is no perfect person. I also think it was sweet to see the kids like things that Dayna like. A little piece of her passed on to them. And I love the proposal. Sweet Gracie throwing things into chaos. Perry took in in stride which says so much about his character. He has been steadfast in his calmness. He studied the ring, figuring out how to move forward. I thought the scene was fitting for them. No fuss. A simple commitment of forever.

This was a great final chapter. MrsG you did a great job of bringing everything together. Kyan has it all. Perry has it all. The kids have it all. Max WILL have it all as soon as he and Reid share a room. Or maybe Max is right and they show up to find the reservation was screwed up and he and Reid share a bed. No more neat and clean Max...

If I'm honest, I don't think his parents deserve to come in a ruin things. Not just that but I don't think it's in their nature. From what we've read so far it seems like they would be happy to fade into the darkness and that is what I hope they do. I think his parents are the reason he 1) moved to Oregon. 2) jumped into things with Dayna. 3) is such a great dad. 4) is breaking generational dysfunction. That is where their contribution should stop lol

If Gracie isn't a combat boot wearing flower girl with a princess dress and cowboy hat (or astronaut helmet) then I don't want to see their wedding.

I'm not crying. you're crying!! Poor Ava was carrying around a burden and no one even knew. Wrap that girl in a hug.

I LAUGHED! Perry missed out on years of giving his little sister a hard time. Gracie is the next best thing. I don't for one minute think he was doing it out of spite for Dayna, but it made me smile anyway. Gracie's sass is top tier. You can stay until then. I guess. bahahahahaha

I absolutely love that Jed brought an old sewing machine over to Kyan's house LOL. Jed gives off the good ol boys vibe and yet you threw us for a loop with that one. I think it's great that Jed is the one who is pushing things with Kyan. It has to be difficult for Kyan to accept the love of a father, but deep down he is probably so grateful Jed keeps coming back. Jed and his zipper pulls. Jed not minding his own business lol. It's a bummer he's character is blossoming at the end of the story. Maybe Dayna and Gracie take after him?

I have also wanted Sven to come out. My heart broke for him when he got rejected by Loren. I just don't think it's Max. He and Max have similar personalities. I imagine both of them with someone more stoic. Them together would be chaos.

This is what I'm saying!!! It's perfect. DOOOO ITTT

Where do I sign up for that?

This was a fun chapter! Max really came out with the gloves swinging. If or one think ReMax is a thing. The fight was a smoke show if I ever saw one. Max is bossy AF which I love but Reid left on his own free will. This is the posturing of someone speaking to a boss. It is almost cocky. There is something here and you cannot convince me otherwise. You haven't done a true enemies to lover and I think this is it. I'm begging. Make this happen. We only saw a glimpse but it's enough for us to want a lot more. If you want my opinion, I think Reid is the top/dominant/alpha personality, but he lets Max think he's in charge, but behind closed doors...

When love is able to thrive!!! This gives me hope that Kyan is able to grow in ways he wasn't before. One of the best quotes to date. You nailed this one.

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This is my favorite part of your stories, when we see how you weave the story into it's ending. I feel confident that we are now past the difficult parts and their future will begin to take shape. Beautifully written. The sweetest part for me was Kyan letting Noah know that no one can treat him like that, and that Kyan has his back. Him doing that is telling Perry the same thing. I SEE YOU. YOU ARE WORTH STANDING UP FOR. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PUT YOURSELF DOWN FOR SOMEONE ELSES HAPPINESS. The last one being a message Perry needs hammered into his sweet little heart. Now...TELL KYAN YOU LOVE HIM!

I see you're point here. It didn't bother me because I can see Perry overreacting in his head. Could Kyan have calmed him down? Absolutely, but I feel as if Kyan was also a little out of sorts. We have to remember that Jed JUST left the house. Kyan is processing all sorts of new information, trying to figure out what he's going to say to Perry. Even though they are fighting, I bet it never crossed Kyan's mind that they are OVER, so it might not occur to him that Perry is thinking that way. I would wager that Kyan think Perry is on the same page, that they are finally sorting things out and there is nothing big to worry about, nothing that would need a "hey, don't worry! Everything is fine"

I tend to do one comment per quote and I feel bad like I'm annoying everyone but there are so many great points and I want to highlight them ALL

Us of average intelligence would've never known lol

I give Perry all the credit in the world, it's YOU who concerns me lol

After Penn's boyfriend during his and Nash's hiatus (Jason? I don't even care to remember his name) I wouldn't put it past MrsG to have Perry jump in the sack with Reid. When I tell you my heart dropped... ugh. I felt like puking. Amazing what a few quick sentences can do to a reader.

I see a little kid who just wielded power he didn't know he had. Move over Gracie, Noah is coming of age.

I find it interesting that Kyan loses his right to feel hurt or betrayal because the people who caused him that pain support him financially.

Wow. @FanLit rated me five cents. I feel like a millionaire.

I saw the picture right before you bullied her into deleting it and I thought he was cute!

I’m team Perry as a general rule but I think he approached this conversation from the wrong direction. He started by comparing their situation to a deceitful reality show. That was a terrible set up to what didn’t even need to be a delicate conversation. I believe Kyan would have been 100% ok with everything if Perry had simply said “hey, I’ve had feelings for you for some time and my family has known since forever. When things began to developed between us, I naturally confided in them.” Instead, as another commenter pointed out, Perry word vomited exorcist style all over Kyan’s unsuspecting body. While I agree there are areas where Kyan needs to mature, we have to remember he is only in his mid 20s!! He is only just barely fully developed mentally. again, I think Kyan would have been ok with everything but he wasn’t given a fair chance to succeed here. He was blindsided and then expected to act with the utmost maturity and reason. If life was that perfect. What no one seems to talk about is Perry running away. We know he has a habit of doing this, and as a man in his 30s, he is the one who should be more mature. He kind of screwed up and Kyan needs his reassurance, but where is he? Hiding. Perry is hiding. If he wants a real and tangible relationship with average looking Kyan, then he needs to put his pride aside and storm back into Kyans life. Just my two cents