SilentandBroken

Thank you, my freshman yr at 13 was a bad yr.

Oh my….

So hot I want to read about Mike topping Liam

I was only being honest in stating that you have to consider all possibilities. It could be the most least possible reason but who truly knows? At the end of the day the why doesn’t really matter so much as the results. I can imagine how much work it is do this stuff and you’d be crazy not to weigh whether ornnot it’s worth your efforts on the end. I do suspect that maybe you have yourself a bit of a higher expectations just at little anyway at first and the lack of responses I think might’ve shocked you. I am surprised there weren’t more responses too. As wonderful as it is, this thing is a lot of work, especially for one person. I’m not a writer myself and even though I’ve been encouraged to write by others, even if I felt called to, I don’t have the time to make it as good as I’d want any story to be fiction or semi-fictional. I’m way too ocd. You’re welcome btw for my response earlier.

@Dodger lose interest? Nah. The only way that happens if it just got stupid but I’m too stubborn to quit once I’m invested 😂. I know this may be asking too much but I’d love to see a spin off. Story on Rory from HIS perspective from the beginning and backstory on him. I have an image in my mind of what he looks like and damn it makes me wish I was 14 again. I won’t lie, I know Robbie is the main character in this story but Rory has always been my favorite. Just a thought.

Some folks may simply not have “one” or are even ready to reply. Or they don’t care enough but in this group, I doubt that is it. Not all of us have experiences like he did. In fact I’m sure that’s a small number.

And with that I am FINALLY a caught up. Damn Dodger you’ve got one helluva story!

The interactions between Rory and Robbie are too cute. I think Rory simply found himself falling in love with Robbie and he’s so inexperienced and new at this plus the whole gay thing makes him super insecure. Let alone his age. Robbie needs to grab that boy by the face and sweep him off his feet. I think Rory might be the one to convince Robbie to get back into competitive swimming. I think Robbie needs to as well. Does the school have a team? If so, then he needs to get after it. As for Don, yeah reading off his phone makes him look even more suspect. He’s knowledge enough to know how to play the sales pitch game with numbers. Granted, they may have been right at one time, something tells me they’re outdated and he’s up to something. He may not be able to legally do much with the account directly but I think he is syphoning some off. A comment was made that Sue needs to be in attendance. I whole heartedly agree.

I’m just waiting for Robbie to be too weak to resist temptation anymore with Rory. Oh just kiss him already!!

Awesome relationship building chapter on many fronts. More like this please.

Ok I’ve taken a few days to not read and a few more since my last comment which was a few chapters ago. Sometimes I just don’t have much to add as it’s already been said or frankly I just don’t have time to collect my thoughts. Now I do so here goes nothing. The scene between Robbie and Sue was great. It showed his maturing. So did the following conversations with Rory. Robbie‘S defending of Nathan’s love of him instead of simply agreeing with Rory that Nathan is crazy. It was a very mature thought to share and I think it secretly both pleased and saddened Rory. I think it pleased him in that he recognized Robbie’s maturing. It saddened him because I think Rory has quietly decided to himself after being dumped by a girl he really needs to give Robbie a chance and Robbie’s comment also affirmed what to Rory, appears to be Robbie being committed to Nathan. In his mind, I could imagine it would seem like there’s no chance for Rory to get with Robbie so long as Nathan is Robbie’s boyfriend. It also shows Rory’s maturity by staying silent on this because it would only make things worse if he told Robbie now. One thing I think above all else is that Rory wants Robbie to be happy and will support whatever Robbie finds that makes him so. nicola’s incessant need to gaslight and put her social standing ahead of Robbie is nearly revolting. I really wanted to tell her off. I could say the same for Nathan and his paranoia with how he treats Robbie too. Nathan does NOT deserve Robbie at all. I think Robbie is slowly starting to see that too. David putting Robbie in his place was appropriate but perhaps a bit harsh. Although I could understand his need to defend his sister’s decisions. Robbie needs to respect her wishes, even though he feels like he should have a say some, he had his chance and chose otherwise. Move on boy.

You know, for the whole time up until I saw you posted a new chapter this last week, I had thought you had already completed this story. I won’t lie, i‘m hooked

Something bothers me about this whole last few chapters. I think Mitch might’ve been the one who pushed Robbie. It’s unfortunate that part of the story kind of fell off. Mitch is very homophobic and violent. Alex’s dad popping back up also is cause for concern and some thinking. The continued references to Rory’s false sexual orientation also are keeping me thinking. great chapter

I think Robbie finds a way to get Symmonds to swing on him and that’ll help as Robbie will proudly stand there and just take it.

Ok first of all, I happen to know a little bit about boats. I grew up on the water in upstate New York in the Finger Lakes on the opposite side of Lake Ontario. I’ve even been on Lake Ontario. Just to give those who don’t know just how big this Lake is, you cannot see either shore if you’re in a boat in the middle of it without binoculars. Powerful ones. It’s closer to a small ocean with the weather just as unpredictable. This purchase by Don isn’t a small thing. It definitely fits his ego. Some of the seemingly innocuous moments in the chapter like the Pastor getting a bit touchy with Robbie sent klaxon bells going off in my mind as a read. Then the conversation with Matthew and Symmond’s behavior towards him only further solidified my concern. It’s a bit early to tell but maybe just maybe Matthew is gay but he’s terrified at this point. Tbh he acted as if he’s he may have indeed been raped by Symmonds. Again, it’s a bit early to tell. Robbie needs to build Matthew’s trust in him first. Keeping his word is the only way to start that. BUT, I think Jo will quickly see signs from Robbie that something big and bad is up. I think he gives her enough information to start herself on a bit of digging and still be able to have Robbie keep his word..at least technically. If nothing else, Matthew is the one is crisis and that might be the angle Jo needs. great chapter @Dodger

Frankly, if I’m Robbie, I’d scuttle the boat

I’m still laughing at “Richard the Third” lmfao. 🤣 I don’t envy Robbie or Steph at this point but they’re doing the best they can with it. Don’s nefarious meddling I saw coming. Especially once we learned Steph’s Dad is his attorney. Nice try Sue. I’m not sure how it’s gonna go now.

Entertaining chapter. I’m still laughing at the expression “up the duff”. Kudos to Steph for even having the courage to tell Robbie at all. Tbh I’m kinda surprised she did. It was the right thing to do. Robbie handled it well..for now. Nathan fainting was hilarious. He’s gonna be pissed later and make himself a victim of cheating somehow just to keep the drama going me think. Oh and Nicola, yeah she needs to get off her Queen Bitch attitude. While it suits her, she is acting JUST LIKE Robbie but only to him. There’s no excuse for it. Part of me thinks she’s jealous of him and perhaps of Steph too. I think Robbie leading Mr. Lube on was hilarious but he’s also not wrong. Sue will be floored. But once she learns what the kids have agreed to I think she will be more accepting. Especially more so than Don. As for him? Yeah forget him. He’s irrelevant anymore.

I’m working in a couple theories . I think Robbie made the right decision. He needs to take care of this Nathan infatuation. Robbie has matured some and handled both Nathan’s initial mood well last chapter and I think that helped him also handle Conner well too. I think Robbie did the honorable thing still helping with the farm. He missed an opportunity with his mom to simply state that he and Conner didn’t match as well as they hoped personality wise. Perhaps she could’ve helped Conner see that later but oh well. I’m thinking Alex is Nathan‘s dealer. Or at least was. This is the history between them Robbie seems to forget to get to pursue. This brings to my mind two other points. This shows Nathan wasn’t as entirely truthful with Robbie on his habit . I also suspect Nathan is going through some withdrawal hence why he blue up at his family over denying Ginny. That was a good move too. I think she’s replaced Alex as dealer. I think Nathan has been using for longer than he said. i think Don will find out and i think fireworks happen. I hope the dr’s appt Robbie made is for an STD checkup and that’s when he realizes his mistake with Nicola’s friend.

Ok yes Nathan brings out Robbie’s better traits to a point but Robbie is also blind with his immediate goals as it comes to Nathan. Robbie should’ve addressed Why he walked away but seeing how was frosty to him at the beginning, it might’ve been better to wait. Bobbie is completely blind to the fact Nathan played the victim yet again.

No worries! The narcissist is the absolute best at hiding their true selves. You’ve created this character brilliantly

@Dodger no rush or worry on catch up.i really feel Rory is the best match for Robbie if it weren’t for that pesky heterosexual hang up Rory has

Ok so here’s the thing. I’ve always suspected Alex for the smokes and cocaine in the bottom of the pack that Robbie found. Don and Sue have clearly already forgotten about him. I actually believe Alex at this point about the swear jar money. I have a feeling he knew something more about Nathan and perhaps Nathan IS dealing and Alex was trying to get the $2k to cover Nathan’s tab to the handler. That said, I don’t know for sure if Nathan was aware of the swear jar but odds are he is. He’s been over plenty enough to know about it. Is it possible he took it? Yes in a desperate act but I don’t think he’s using. There’d be physical signs and so far they don’t match. Frankly, I suspect Don took it. I suspect possibly Alex saw him do so I don’t think Don’s using either. Again no signs physically. Plus that’s not Don’s MO. I think Don is trying to set up something nefarious to deflect from HIS behavior. Somehow I think Don knows more about the drugs. I suspect HE may be the dealer. it’s easy to assume Don’s week long absences from the family are because he’s been screwing someone on the side meaning sex. I don’t think so. I think he might be playing both sides with the police. He’s in the perfect position to lead a double life as a pusher and he’s using his cult (I mean church for muscle and transportation of the drugs into Town. It’s too lucrative for him to resist. I bet Symmons or Tony roughed up Nathan. I wouldn’t be shocked that Tony being older knows Don via the acting and advertising connections. They made Nathan and Alex mules. Then Don keeps in good with the Chief by tipping him off to the party. And where the fuck is Ginny? Is she lying low?

Ok Robbie is ugh…where to start. What a putz. If you’re that hung up on Nathan fucking go back and quit playing games with Connor. Shit even Connor is picking up on that. Connor is right that Nathan is playing with Robbie too. Im rooting for Connor to ditch Robbie now so Robbie knows how it feels. What Robbie needs to do is fly solo for a while. Alex popping up isn’t a shock at all. His $2k ask is a HUGE red flag. I bet he ditched his drugs when the cops showed and now he’s gotta recoup for his dealer. He’s not looking for bail money. He slipped out. Of course Robbie is going to give him the money which is absolutely stupid. As for the swear jar money, either Alex is lying or Robbie is right he didn’t have time or it’s Don. Don will justify it because he’s pissed at Robbie for simply being Robbie. of course the BIGGEST problem of all is none of any of all that. Robbie got that girl knocked up. Enter a whole new host of problems he’s nowhere prepared to handle. Smdh

I think it was stated Robbie’s real father was killed in a drunk driving wreck by his own doing