Mark Arbour

February 11, 1797 “It seems we are to have company,” Nelson observed as Belvidera warped herself out of Gibraltar. Granger trained his glass across the small body of water to Algeciras, where the two Spanish 74s were getting ready for sea. Granger paused to sense the wind, feeling its strength and direction, then relaxed. “They will pose no threat to us, sir,” Granger replied with a grin. “The wind and seas would have to rise dramatically, and by then I

Wow. Not.

Status?

I think Elizabeth knows when to cut he losses. She'll probably cave on this, and just sharpen her claws for next time.

The battle is featured in Chapter 29, which is only partially written at this point. I'd expect a few more chapters after that.

I'm glad you like this story. I actually had a reader send me an e-mail, telling me that he didn't like it that much, and that I should focus on George Granger. Didn't really faze me, though, since I like this story. I'm having fun with it. Wade's an interesting character to write. That's probably because he's like his natural father, and a bit pig-headed and stubborn at times.

I'm glad! Sorry it took me a little longer to post.

Another mistake like that and you'll have to kiss the gunner's daughter! ;-)

Tiffany is unable to respond. ;-)

I don't think anyone who knows Elizabeth Danfield is grief-free.

September 25, 2000 San Francisco, CA Wade “It’s a beautiful night,” Sean said as we left the building. “Let’s walk.” “Sounds good. I need the exercise since I missed practice today.” “You skipped practice, eh. Your team will be pissed at you.” “Only the captain, but he’s my boyfriend.” “Matt Carrswold,” he said. I raised an eyebrow. He’d done his research. We got to the end of California Street and hopped on the cable car for a brief ride to Chinato

It is not only morally acceptable for him to wait, it's the smart thing to do. What would Billy's coming out accomplish? He's probably be stuck without a college education, and for what? It won't make a point, it won't hit the news. It will just screw up his life. When he's on campus, he can be pretty out, and his parents won't figure it out. That's a good solution for the four or five years he'll need to finish. After that, he'll be an independent entity, and they can't hurt him (financially) with their homophobia. In addition, he'll be more mature and more stable (presumably), and he'll be better able to handle any crap they throw at him once he's graduated.

Good job! That's damn near spot on.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Well thank you!

LOL. Enjoy your shower.

At this point in time, the midshipman were easily reassigned. It would be entirely possible for Gatling to go with Roberts. Now whether he wants to or not, that's another matter.

That's exactly the kind of place I was thinking of.

I think you're right about Wade...he's old money, and not the type to flaunt it. As for the tapes, Matt was referring to all the tapes he had, which I believe was Wade's request. Brad's offer was a gesture a trust, as was JP's, as was Wade's refusal to take the tape from JP.

I'm not sure those kinds of returns are reasonable, but if you have that much money, do you really need all that much more? :-)

Glad you liked it! The ethics are interesting, but I think Sean will be alright.

I think I'll weigh in on JJ's looks. I like the Lucas Till look, but what Tim tapped into for me was that Lucas Till looks too old and developed to be JJ right now. I see him with that very clean-cut look that Till has, but a body shaped more like that French dude Tim posted. Why? JJ's just getting into puberty, so his muscles won't be very bulky. He's basically a short, skinny twink at this point. Now in a couple of years, I see him with a pretty awesome body. Skating will do that. Still, I think he's going to be more of a lithe figure. It's how skaters are. The big risk here is Triton, since Brad's up to his eyeballs in that one. If Triton stumbles, he takes a major hit.

Remember that the people we love sometimes screw up.

Couple of thought on this: 1. When dkstories is reading my stories, that's pretty freakin' flattering. 2. Sex on the breech of a gun counts, especially if it was a marine. There's a hot vision. 3. Was the gun 5", or was it the marine?

Wade's place in the family was formally cemented back in Bloodlines. From Chapter 52: “Well, for the record, if you two don't make it, if things don't work out, you will still have a place here with us,” he said. “You offering to adopt me?” I joked, using humor to deflect the feelings of gratitude I felt for what he said. “I would. I would in a heartbeat. I'd be proud to have a son like you,” he said sincerely. I felt a tear fall down my cheek, then another, while he just smiled and wiped them off my face for me. “Thanks, JP. I don't think you know how much that means to me, to know that you're there for me.” “You're wrong. I know exactly what it means to have someone like that.” He gestured toward a portrait of an older lady. “That's my aunt. We called her Tonto. You would have liked her. In her old age, she pretended to be all grumpy, but it was just an act. She was there for me when André died and I came out, when I had no one else. I know.”