I agree with you, Miles, but in this case, I think Brad has the right idea. His life has been tough since Robbie died (and even before), so grabbing for happiness while he can is probably a good thing, even it it's costly later.
That's a pretty astute observation, and I can see the deal with Brad and Marc going either way. On the one hand, at this point in life, having a devoted partner who will let him be in charge may appeal to Brad. On the other, he does like having his boundaries pushed, and Marc doesn't seem like the kind of guy to do that.
LOL. Rest your face. :-)
I think that Marc's insecurities are showing through pretty strongly here. He's uncomfortable when Matt (and Will) flirt with him.
Thank you so much! Brad's manipulative side has a silver lining, in that he's able to find that compromise and move beyond a set position. He's been the peacemaker in this whole deal.
Thanks for the review! I think it's way too early for Marc and Brad to be paired off to live happily ever after, but for now, they make each other happy.
November 3, 2002
Tribeca, NYC
Brad
I looked at the clock and it was 6:00am. I hadn’t slept at all. We’d fucked, then just lain there and talked, and then we’d fucked again. “I don’t think I have any fluids left in my body,” he said.
“Good,” I told him.
“So what time are you guys leaving?” It was sweet to hear the disappointment in his voice, but I wasn’t any happier about it.
“If I had my choice, I’d stay
I totally agree with you. Like I said in a review below, the problem with Cam is his stage in life, as you noted. He's in the "exiting college" phase. That's young, mentally.
That's a really good synopsis. I'm not sure that Marc is starving and struggling, since his art cost a shitload of money. I think with Cam it's not so much his age as his stage in life. If he had a couple more years, it may work.
I think that the shared tragedy is merely a backdrop. I think they are linked much more by a mutual appreciation of art, whether it be Marc's body or Marc's painting. ;-)
With Stef, he feels remorse, it's just shielded by his pride. He doesn't want to admit that he was wrong, but he'll eventually figure it out. He's getting bitchier as he gets older, kind of like his author. ;-)
Hammer was basically taken as an alternate, so they probably won't be impacted if he doesn't make it to Australia.
You always give me crap about short chapters, when they're all damn near the same length. I choose to take it as a compliment, in that you just want more, so thank you.
(Big smile)