Yeah, this has got to be one of my tamest stories, so HEA almost has to be the case. No, not throwing a red herring. Really? Yes! Why don't you believe me? Hehe.
The battle lines have been drawn. The boys have started to band together, which has pissed Lucas off to no end. Trouble has been brewing for quite some time. The pot is about to boil over and make a big mess. I'm afraid Lucas will somehow find Neil alone and fuck him up; and I hope not literally, but I wouldn't put it past Lucas to use Neil as a target for his hatred of his uncle.
Curse me for forcing you to stay up late because you're enjoying this so much. 😜 I know you're probably like 14 hours ahead of me. Get some rest. I won't be removing the story overnight, and there's an awful lot left.
I even simplified the steps, there are a few others that may be necessary depending on the circumstances, which weren't really applicable here.
Thanks. It's actually 3rd on that list, behind Manny Need a Nanny, and The Boy On the Porch.