SilentandBroken

Hearing this is planning to be a long story makes me happy

I get it. Altimexis makes a decent point however, as you said, it’s been 5 years. Nick seemingly has adjusted to his father passing at this point. He’s gotten older, more mature-ish anyway. There doesn’t seem to be the dwelling on his loss as much now and the grieving is beyond the acceptance stage. He’s moved on mostly. I say mostly bc sure he misses him. But it’s a healthy missing of him. The void of guidance he has from his father ..there haven’t been thoughts of “I wonder what dad would tell me” etc. Nick is mature enough now, and knew his dad well enough, to know mostly what is dad would tell him. If he could get his mother to not work every time he comes home and actually had meaningful conversations with her, undoubtedly she’d likely say something that remind Nick of what his father would say. But, at this point, Nick is just being deliberately ignorant of the spark he and Jack have. Jack keeps trying to keep his feelings out there. Nick basically ignores it.

What father? There isn’t one.

Ok didn’t see Ezra popping coming into the picture. Probably should’ve though. I am rather surprised the whereabouts of him weren’t brought into question during the hearing. Good chapter

I like how Davin approached Joel. Excitedly interested but caring enough to realize Joel has gone through something. He’s forward yet patient. Welcoming yet reserved, not being too pushy. Whether or not gay or not isn’t the top priority it seems. What Joel needs is gentle affection right now. I almost expect a nightmare to hit Joel tonight and Gavin is JUST the person to comfort him in a warm safe embrace

It’ll may help them grow closer

I kept waiting for them to get called get. I hope Artie doesn’t have to take a piss test for baseball..great chapter

I know right? They kinda just left it at a name

That man is their father. He raped Artie’s mother and knocked her up with Artie. Adam and Artie are brothers.That’s my bet.

We knew this was coming

Ok. Sigh. I DO like Dizzy. And I do LOVE the relationship he has with his mom. That is beautifully hilarious. At the same time…I’m worried about Ky. He’s basically been forgotten. I thought he and Artie would mend a bit outside at the club but…it was too short lived to really make much headway. Dizzy is a good fit so far don’t get me wrong, let Artie explore some..but Ky…Ky just seems like a keeper ya know? They’re so rare. And Adam better call Mason. Friday nights mean he’s probably working but that doesn’t mean he can’t go see him..

I mean he did work on a farm so…..

Bravo Artie BRAVO! I can hear it already.. ”Matchmaker, MatchMaker make me a match!”

Ky deserves to know too if the others do

Some ppl never learn

Sigh. Positives and negatives in this chapter. Positives are pretty obvious. The negatives are that Artie is still pretty lost. His overall guilt is overriding his otherwise sound judgment. At the end of the day the one person he distrusts the most is himself. He’ll figure it out, but right now his heart is broken from missing the only rock he’s ever known in his mother and the pressure to make everyone happy is at an all time high for him.

Yeh problem is Nick can’t tell the difference between love and infatuation. And to be fair, at 14 who can? Nick is infatuated with Noah but genuinely loves Jack and his confusion is messing up everyone especially Jack.

I think we all were

Yes. Yes they are

You’re not wrong in any of this. I think Nick means well. That he’s not leading Jack on maliciously. But, that said, isn’t being fair to him either.

First off, the should’ve went with Chili Mac. Secondly, I truly think Nick isn’t as confused as he thinks. He IS however, in denial. And he’s waiting too long and going to miss his chance because Jack isn’t going to wait much longer.

I don’t know. I feel like Artie DID do more with Dizzy. That he didn’t give Ky a chance as much. That said, Ky may be been a little too patient. But also overreacted when in the end. I’m not really sure how I feel tbh. A lot of valid arguments and points were made above.

To me Dizzy is very immature. While it’s clear he cares for both Artie and Ky, he is almost flippant of their feelings. Sure he has moments of more maturity and shows he listens but both Ky and Charlotte have stated to Artie how well he’s done that in the past. He’s a in the moment kind of guy, giving very little thought to the bigger picture down the road.

The similarities between Adam and Artie keep piling up. That topic continues to get even more awkward with everyone for Artie. Subconsciously I think he’s beginning to figure it out. Subconsciously he may already have, but is afraid to know the truth. As for Adam, I’m quite sure he’s terrified of Artie’s reaction if it is true and it’s revealed. At the end of the day, does it really change things? Maybe. I guess it depends on how much Artie dwells on the vacancy of his father in his life and since, as we’re learning, he’s already pretty pragmatic, I don’t think it would. Not all that much anyway. As for Ky, OMG he is a gem. Any guy would love to have someone as sweet as he is. He’s clearly got the heart of a lion while he’s a patient and gentle as a mare. Dizzy…sigh…Dizzy needs someone who can match his energy and that isn’t Artie. I’ve no doubt Dizzy is a complete tornado in bed. I’ve no doubt he’ll leave you and the room a total disaster and you wondering why just happened and when can you that again. But being with someone with THAT much energy takes a toll on you emotionally after a while and they simply just don’t have an off or idle button. They don’t know HOW let alone comprehend why to just chill and soak in the calmness that is often times needed. Charlotte is wonderful in her own right. She is strong and silent when she needs to be but can also speak up when she needs too as well (except for herself that is). The conversations in this chapter are laced with wonderful moments of honesty, transparency, and love even on the shallowest of levels. It’s very apparent that everyone genuinely likes each other just as people and are genuinely interested in learning more about each other. Artie I think, is beginning to truly understand and appreciate this.

Yes and I think Adam knows it too