SilentandBroken

Never heard of that one yet. I must find it

Smart move by Robbie bringing in Walter. I think he may still have back channel connections. I too must raise my voice for the continuing of this wonderful novel of a story. Great chapter

My thoughts are that Comsi had meant to finish this story before he got too sick to so. Might guy is that he was building another climax but unfortunately we’ll never know 😔

Ffs Shaun! Props to Gretchen yet again.

Exactly. I do not trust Kyle. I still think that dope is laced with something heavier. Good rebuild between Sam and Jesse. I hope that lasts. Jesse needs to be patient with Shaun. Let Shaun come to him with the first move. If it doesn’t happen after say a week, then maybe reach out.

Shaun’s biggest issue is emotional control. Absolutely anything that he dislikes or challenges the way things should be in his view and it’s either a growl or a complete meltdown. Absolutely petulant imo. I absolutely cannot stand how he treats his grandmother. It must break her heart every time. I’ve lost a lot of respect for her husband because he doesn’t do anything about that either. Just waves it off. I can say however I am totally loving Jesse’s fortitude and backbone after this chapter. He’s giving Shaun’s shit right back to him and I’m all for it.

Also, I’m really proud of Gretchen. She is absolutely what Shaun needs. A friend who will call him out on his shit and pick him up when he breaks…because he’s going to break. She’s going to save both of them. Not as a third wheel mind you. Her experience is going to show them how to adult with each other and be successful at it. Frankly, she’s probably the sanest one of them. Ben isn’t bc he’s going through with the cock blocking sister bitch and frankly it feels like he’s never been alone. Oh and I do have to agree, he’s not whipped if he ain’t getting any.

Wholeheartedly agree

I worry a lot about Shaun’s temper to the point of no return and he’s going to snap. He’s either going to take his anger out on Ruth or Jesse or God forbid, one of the kids.

I sense a storm brewing between Shaun and Jesse. Obviously there’s more than one conversation topic they need to address. I’d start with addressing Shaun’s antiquated view who who wears the pants in the relationship. At least if it gets heated Jesse can shut it down with Brian news. Either way they could break up due to Shaun’s petulant attitude. It was REALLY getting old quick while they were in Houston. So was his chauvinist mentality with the band. Sure it’s “his” band in that he’s the front man BUT if they (the band) doesn’t agree together on the vision, it’s gonna be short lived regardless how well they play together. There is waaay more to being in a band that Shaun’s view and both Gretchen and Harry tried to give him unsolicited advice that Shaun desperately needs. Unfortunately, his stubbornness prevented him from learning from those opportunities. Even Jesse with his limited mostly unbiased assessment didn’t survive. Shaun’s moods are going to kill the band quickly. Jesse is absolutely right about side income. Of course it fell on deaf ears. Ben and Gretchen getting in the sack will be another issue

My sentiments exactly. However, I’m not assuming they didn’t do the dirty.

You’re most welcome

Let’s try this to the correct story (Smdh just ignore me 🤪) I worry too about the news notification regarding deaths due to drugs a few days before. Plus what Kyle said that his brother is cutting a new blend…

Thank you all for the credit but my recommendation was merely flippant my view. I didn’t expect @mastershakeme to run with it. The credit goes to them. I loved it. “ “I love you,” Colt said, like it was nothing, like it was just another thing you say on a Tuesday morning while walking to school. But his eyes were serious and his hand tightened around Noah’s. “I love you too,” Noah said. And he meant it in a way that had nothing to do with cages or escape plans or desperation. He meant it the way people were supposed to mean it. Freely, without conditions, without an agenda. Just love. Simple and clean and his.” This section had my teary eyes because it is absolutely spot on and perfect. All I could think was, @mastershakemegets it from someone who’s been under an abuser’s thumb and more. It’s the little things that make the greatest difference. Thank you for this story and a happy ending.