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  1. There hasn’t been any indication about it so far in the story, but is it possible that Richard’s family has somehow put pressure on him to marry a woman and have a child? Bernadette could have entered the marriage knowing that Richard isn’t straight. Cultural pressures and inheritances have caused many Gay men to marry women, some of whom know what they’re getting themselves into. ;-) Even if Edward or Harry were Gay, there’s too much pressure for a ‘Royal’ to be in a heterosexual marriage. Appearances are more important than emotions, explaining why Charles married Diana and had to wait to marry his frumpy real love (he finally married a woman just like his mother). Edward II wasn’t allowed to be with Piers Gaveston.
  2. I was right that the reception would take more than one chapter! We got a teaser with Richard and now we get to wait another 10,080 minutes for more Richard. 604,800 seconds for another installment! ;-) It was good to hear more of Jimmy’s story. But Drake still won’t let Jimmy explain the whole thing. Drake keeps cutting Jimmy off before he is able to tell his side of the situation. ;-) Jimmy is incredibly patient! I don’t think I’d put up with someone not only negating my feelings, but not letting me express myself. I’m not the most aggressive or forceful person, but when I get angry or frustrated… ;-)
  3. Maybe we can all chip in and get your mascara tattooed! ;-)
  4. And nobody lifted Blu's kilt to confirm he was going commando? With this bunch, I’d have expected it to be up more often than it was down! Or was it some sort of mini-kilt that failed to cover everything? ;-)
  5. I think that can apply to mental health or Alzheimers too. I often wonder what I was like before I was depressed. I can remember. vaguely, being a happy, carefree child in Hawaii.
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    Chapter 7

    How ironic that mom is worried about Kevin having sex when Devin is the sex fiend having had sex with both Paul and Ashley! ;-) It seems pretty clear that Paul is jealous of Kevin because he is strong enough not to deny who and what he truly is. Paul is conflicted because he wants Devin, but is unable to resist cultural expectations of heterosexuality. Kevin represents what Paul hates and fears about himself! ;-)
  7. Former Member

    Trust Issues

    Rest in Peace Florence Sullivan.
  8. I guess “Land of Confusion” would have been too Pop of a reference! ;-)
  9. Former Member

    The Scoop!

    So should I keep my wildly speculative and scandalous thought to myself… ;-)
  10. Former Member

    The Scoop!

    Are we helping you refine things, adding things you just hadn’t thought of, or are are we forcing you to rewrite what you intended to say? ;-) If we are making you change things because our guesses are too close, I’ll seriously consider not speculating! ;-)
  11. “In the chapter” ;-)
  12. Former Member

    The Scoop!

    So Oli looks like a mini-Teddy, has talent similar to Ryder's, and has a personality like Grandma! I keep saying Oli is like the kid Ryder and Teddy could have had if they had gotten married when they were teenagers. It’s like he somehow inherited characteristics of both of them! ;-)
  13. So where did Levi get the red Waters Catering polo? ;-)
  14. I think you meant ‘We promised you a moving chapter.’ ;-)
  15. Also this week, there was a new poetic collaboration between @Mikiesboy and @MacGreg, which can be found here Please check it out
  16. Former Member

    The Scoop!

    How ironic that you’d post a chapter of this story on this day! (Resurrection, Easter, April Fool’s Day) Did you give out any foil-wrapped grapes (or blueberries)? ;-)
  17. Former Member

    The Scoop!

    Oli has four parents! ;-)
  18. Former Member

    The Scoop!

    The only shocking thing about the video is how long it took them to connect the dots! Their last name is Haner, not exactly a common name like Jackson or Thompson! Asking any kids Oli’s age in their town would have uncovered Oli’s identity too. Wait till they find out about Oli’s existing reputation for always getting into trouble at school. How much will TMZ pay that kid who Oli punched? I see an exclusive interview hit piece in the future! “Oli beat me up and I’ll be scarred for life!”
  19. I think at least a few car companies have some sort of warning system already. But with some babies weighing less than 10 pounds, that’s a requires a very precise pressure sensor. A built-in heat sensor might detect hot food and not detect the difference between sun-heated surfaces and an infant. Motion detectors might notice balloons, but not a sleeping infant. Current suggestions include putting your briefcase, wallet, or purse next to the carseat, something you’ll need when you leave the car. Or placing a stuffed animal in the front seat so you’ll be reminded to look in the back. Every strategy has its flaws. This was certainly an unintended consequence of installing airbags in cars to protect drivers and passengers…
  20. I’d have to read a few chapters to find that info! Isn’t the question itself a kind of spoiler? But I can’t even remember Harrison’s wife’s name! ;-)
  21. I’ve never had a Facebook (or Myspace) account. I’ve never trusted Zuckerberg and his smarmy smirk. The stolen origins of the software idea permeate the corporate culture leading to the insecure nature of the product. It’s no wonder that Bill Gate’s company invested in Facebook, Microsoft has a long history of selling things they stole from others too. ;-)
  22. It’s too bad GA doesn’t have a way to recommend stories to me based on what others are reading. I see so many very familiar names when I checked who was Following this story! Then again, some of Amazon’s suggestions have been creepily accurate (nerd toy suggestions based on the tech I was shopping for)!
  23. Too bad Jamie’s not taking Sam with him on his around the world trip! ;-)
  24. Even in 70°F weather, a car can heat up enough to kill a child (or pet). I think the big difference between now and the past was that child car seats used to be on the front seat! When I was a child (50 years ago), they were little more than booster seats with rails to keep them from falling out! It was much more difficult to miss a kid in your line of sight! ;-)
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