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Justin saved by Scott again, seems that he is starting to open up a little bit. Alcohol and drugs - fast forward to self-destruction, what demons are torturing this poor boy? First love between Chriss and Billy has been so nicely written that I thought they are going to be together again at some moment in the future. Obviously, that ship has sailed away, maybe Bill gets his own story one day (with Justin's brother in army ) ...

Well, that's the risk he has taken having you as editor! Where you go - Krew goes too! (No isolated Scotland islands to escape for authors who kill favorite character or choose brother over groom )

What a nice early Christmas present @Andr0gene! Kai's POV relieves a lot and answers most of the questions from previous chapter. Now, I'm really intrigued - how many letters till they meet? 😉

Awesome, just add a gay 'Titanic scene' at the ship and that's it! Now, put the status 'completed' and let us rewiew the story! 😁

Brother?!? Groom I say!

He might be a little bit reserved regarding his son's sexuality, but I think he will bring both Andrew and the groom safe 'out of war', to his English lady's delight! 😁

OMG, I LIKE the father! What a character, a Scotsman and a soldier ... what a badass! I imagine him as Gerard Butler or Sean Connery! 😁

Just say Lady Macbeth! 😂

This is the point! ☝️ I have to check Russian Futurism! Great chapter @Robert Hugill!

Adam is not autistic but lightly OCD and very 'melodramatic'... and romantic (I suppose it is artistic side of him). What a preparation and atmosphere building just to read one letter! I wouldn't be surprised if he is author of historical romance fiction ... something as Bridgerton! 😁 I like Dear John way of starting a romance, although it is still early to make predictions. Seems that, since the death of their father, everything happened so fast - death, selling of the house, renovation... Still strange that Kai was not informed, he has been already in USA, spoke to his siblings for holidays ... Very interesting start of a story!

I will leave speculations regarding Justin's problem for now because nothing much has been relieved yet. But it is interesting to see at the end of the chapter, Chriss feelings toward Justin changing from friendly to romantic. Very good writing style @Mark Ponyboy Peters. I almost feel like sitting on the beach, inhaling the smell of see and watching the beautiful sky!

Since yesterday I'm looking for the right word to describe this situation and, here it is irrational - thank you @Summerabbacat! First, I thought Alex was pathetic ... But, after reading his POV, I understood that it is not just one evening and party, there was culmination of events. Both of them have problem to express their feelings and there is explosion of miscommunication! It's like playing Chinese whispers game! Alex's biggest problem is insecurity that comes from relationships in his family. Ignored by his father, with brother who shows concern now that he is leaving (Matt knows that he is leaving a bomb ticking but he was supposed to be there for his brother earlier, now is too late) ... Blair generally has problem feeling misfit. In old school he was nerd, in new school he is poor. Alex was his only safe place. He is smart but he has to grow up and mature too.

They are hilarious, I can imagine them, wet and exhausted, sway like drunks ... To quote again Del Boy from my favorite British sitcom 'Only fools and horses' - Au contraire Tomy, au contraire - getting fit and staying health is nr. one priority for our boys! 😁

Being gay for Justin might be just the 'top of the iceberg'. Having someone to speak to, especially if that someone has already saved your life once, can be healing. I'm glad you have started posting your stories at GA. They were on my reading list for some time, but never found time for so much binge... I've even started reading one story, not knowing it is part of this 'series', about author coming back to his hometown... Then there was beach, and all the characters who already have their story... and I stopped reading because it has been illogical to read backwards! Nevertheless, this way, chapter by chapter, I'll learn about this magnificent world you have created.

Oh my...you need a blessing! 😁

Since Dante has met Matt in previous chapter, he has soft spot for him. Dante is sympathetic toward Matt... Is it a crush, compassion or something else - doesn't matter. It's human reaction. He cannot help him a lot but few advice he gave seems to be honest and well-intentioned.

He lives on his own island ... not that he is a charity case! 🤪

The Market sounds creepy! I'm afraid Andrew is going to find out eventually ... Although theory that Andrew buy off Matt at some point sounds interesting, it looks to me that Andrew is going to find himself in situation that he knows too much! And then, it is going to be - if you want to go, we have to kill you; otherwise, you go to dungeon and Matt is already sitting there!

I love the idea! 😁 Btw, here it is, The Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies (although I would very much like to see some of Donald Mitchell pictures 😉).

Good that Dan and Vaughan are on the same page regarding the possible threesome with charming Ercole. As long as it is fun, it is ok ... but, I hope they will escape any tricky business involving this mysterious family and infamous Mr. H. Big breast women pictures - reminds me of British sitcom 'Allo' Allo! and valuable painting from the town's chateau – The Fallen Madonna by fictional artist van Klomp (it is usually referred to as "The Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies").

Aww, one big happy family. Working action with sleepovers at Andre and Chris's...beautiful. It's like adventurous camping for teenager but might be a little bit overwhelming for A&C. Well, they got office painted so, a little sacrifice of their privacy is (mostly enjoyable) 'price' to pay. Off course, they are going to need a good, spa, relaxing (and smut 😉) holiday after this action!

Oh yes, regrets ... I'm deeply touched by this chapter, maybe the most heartbreaking chapter till now. That's why I left 'sad' reaction, because that's how I feel after reading it. I know I'm repeating myself but, I really think that, if we cannot change the past, we should, at least try to fix the future. Please @Ronyx, give Phil a chance! 🙂

No, not burn...just grill a little bit!