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Well, to defend myself a little, I wanted to use a gangsta song for what goes down between Matt and Gilchrist at the party. Because if there's one thing I remember from my sister, it's that suburban white kids LOVED listening to gangsta rap at parties. (Still do, but yeah.) I agree that it's probably out there. If anyone has a replacement choice, let me know. LOL.

Chapter 20 -When Matt introduces Cody to his teammates as his boyfriend. "Boys and Girls" by Blur http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXKzscs_Xpk -When Matt catches Cody having sex with Brian, and then talks to Brad about how he feels, before going over to Danfield to clear his mind. "Pure" by Lighting Seeds -When Matt edges on Gilchrist, before they wind up fighting. "Thug Luv" by Bone Thugs N Harmony -When Matt breaks up with Cody on the phone. "Never Is A Promise" by Fiona Apple http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0FbIDuugLY

Chapter 19 -When Matt and Cole wake up together, happy to be friends again. With benefits. "Stay" (Wasting Time) by Dave Matthews Band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB4dCspAvJI -When Matt and JP Crampton have lunch together, and JP tells him about his own ordeals with love back in the 1960's. "Love is All Around" by The Troggs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EXRPxC-5bE -When Matt and the rest of the Stanford 1998-1999 Hockey team are introduced in their season opener. "Song 2" by Blur -For the party at Escorial, when Cody and Matt get down, and then get caught by Matt's teammates. "Everybody" by the Backstreet Boys

Thanks.

*shrugs* I guess I'm just saying that Cody pretty much is old enough to settle down, while I don't think Matt is.

Matt is eighteen. He doesn't really need or expect a "forever guy" just yet. Cody's 26. In Gay World, his time is ticking down. It seems like Logan's Run or something in the Gay World. So he's prolly gotta settle down before he's too old. *Note- I am not saying 30 is too old to be hot. I am saying, however, that in Gay World standards, it is.

Chapter 18 -When Cole gets reamed on the phone by his mother, and Matt comforts him, on several levels. "Perfect" by Alanis Morissette http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyplMm8U-Nw -When Cole gives Matt major cold shoulder, and Matt confronts him on it. "Sleep to Dream" by Fiona Apple http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stuyVj8IOPg -When Cole and Matt make up while having a threesome with Amber. "Sweet Surrender" by Sarah McLachlan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ldELCS6p1w

I thought you guys would enjoy this slideshow I found online of Evan Wadle(sometimes called Wade), who is the physical model of Matt Carrswold. I don't normally go for blond beefcake, but this is a definite exception. LOL.

Mark, your paternal concern for me is overwhelming. I realized that the reason why the bill was so high was because I was using the 'net on the phone. Apparently you have to pay for that. Damn.

I just discovered that I racked up a $953 phone bill. My mother is, of course, pissed, and I feel pretty guilty. When I was 16, I used to have scorn for the people who lived their lives on their cell phone. Now I'm like, one of them. So weird. I never thought it would happen to me. This is what happens when you make your social life revolve around your phone.

Chapter 17 -When Matt has to deal with the stress and tension of his homophobic parents coming to visit his new, happy family with lots of gays. "Real World" by Matchbox Twenty http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trt3WRBHl9M -When Brian and Matt try to come to some understanding about Cody. Which includes sex. "Push" by Matchbox Twenty -When JP gives a toast welcoming the Carrswolds into their family, and Matt finally gets to go back home to his dorms and enjoy his friendship with his buddy, Cole. "Thank U" by Alanis Morissette http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXZj4O5T25I

If I know JJ like I know myself, I bet at 23 he's STILL not an adult, and currently enjoying his 5th year of college. LOL. Brad doesn't have the leadership mantle yet...it's coming, but not just yet. That's still JP.

Chapter 16 -When Stefan and Matt invest in some new internet search engine, "Google". "Virtual Insanity" by Jamiroquai http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q936lXxQPTA -When Matt talks to his roomate, Cole, about why he's so quiet, and gets to know him. "Building A Mystery" by Sarah McLachlan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4s8kk2ns3k -Party time at Escorial, which includes the middle-aged Brad and Ace learning how to play Beer Pong, and Matt hooking up with Konrad. "1979" by The Smashing Pumpkins -When Matt and Cole move into their new dorm, and Matt tries to encourage Cole to approach girls in the caf. "A New Hope" by Blink 182

Quinn was an awesome character. Happy 2-6.

Chapter 15 -When Matt and Cole catch Konrad having sex with Brian. "Ready or Not" by The Fugees http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUrJdf4PbEk -When Matt and Cody talk on the phone about all the drama that Brian is causing. "Standing Outside A Broken Phonebooth With Money In My Hand" by Primitive Radio Gods -When Matt pounds on Brian before getting pulled off of him. "Smack My Bitch Up" by Prodigy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgGA-hHWxtA -When Stefan tells Matt about Billy, and what happened between him and Brad back in 1980. "Farther Down" by Matthew Sweet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEx-dU1Bnt4

You meet someone and you're awestruck by them. Here's how I think it can go- the first is that you meet the person, and you think they "hang the moon", to use one of Adam's phrases. You're blinded to their faults in that initial rush of attraction, but as you get to know them, you realize that something's off, and they're not as perfect for you as you thought they were. It could turn out they're downright horrible people with an initial charm (aka Neal in ISWB), or it could just turn out they are just not-so-good guys who's faults outweigh their positives, and thus aren't good for you, aka Kevin for John in Frat Memoirs. The second way it can go is that you meet the person, you like them alot, and you get on really good with each other. The initial attraction works well- and you find many good qualities about the person that keeps you into it. But then that spark fades- and you realize you've made a really good friend, but not a lover, aka Bryan in It Started with Brian. Then the third one- everything aligns right...you click with that person on a deep level, and you're aware of their faults but love them anyway- and you feel a passion for them...then that is the sort of real, deep love that can happen from an intitial infatuated attraction, aka Alex and Zach. There's this tv sitcom, How I Met Your Mother, that details the courting game that we all go through during our 20's(although now Ted's in his early 30's). There was this great episode where the protagonist realizes that he dated this one girl on a blind date seven years ago, and they spend the night recreating their past date to figure out why they didn't work out. They have a lot of fun, and think, "Wow, we should've just gotten together then...would have saved us all this dating." But then they realize that while they like each other a lot- it just wouldn't have worked...because she's a cat lover who loves to talk about her cats, and he's a resturant snob who loves to make fun of the menus. And it's those flaws they each admit to possessing- it's those flaws that they want their future partner in life not to just tolerate, but to actually...like. And find endearing. That's something I want for myself. I want a guy who will actually like the random and crazy stuff that I always say- not just roll his eyes and go, "Oh, god, Jeremy's talking about the Eighties again!", but go, "Aww, Jeremy and his crazy fetish for the 80's. How cute." I want a guy who will like me the way I am, and not expect me to change or be "better" for him. To me, and what seemed to be the point of this episode- is that so many people in an effort to "hook" someone censor the less-desirable and somewhat annoying quirks they have wind up in relationships that are wrong for them, because their partner doesn't really know all of them because they hide part of themselves to look more attractive. To be able to love someone- ALL of that someone, flaws and all- is an element of real love, and what separates it from initial infatuation. Because when you're infatuated, as Jack is saying, you're sorta blind to the flaws the other person possesses. But that infatuation can give way and grow into love when you get to know the person, get to know their qualities as well as their flaws...and basically be able to go, "So what? You're still my guy." But that will never happen if you just sit around and pine for the guy from afar, and have him on this pedestal. I've had a lot of crushes in my life, and unfortunately, none of them have turned into a boyfriend for me. I remain hopeful, though. And I've made some good friends along the way as well. I feel like as I keep sight of what I want and need in a relationship...then...when it does happen, I'll be ready and won't screw it up.

I flipping love the Texas accent. It's so hot.

Brad and Robbie could become grandfathers if either Matt, Darius, Will, or JJ have kids by 2009. Matt and Darius are 29 and 27 in today's world, so it's possible they could have become fathers. But it's increasingly common for people to delay having kids or getting married until they are in their 30's, so it's not as likely as it would have been back in the 1960's or something. JJ is 23, and Will is 22, so most likely they aren't settled down just yet because they're still pursuing higher education, and still in the "college kid" mindset. Of JP's kids, Brad is the most likely to be a grandparent by 2009- because Matt and Darius are in their late 20's. JJ and Will, in their early 20's, are less likely to be parents. Ace's daughter, Courtney, was born in 1995. She's only fourteen, and while I know it happens, I highly doubt that Ace's is going to be a grandfather because of his 14-year old daughter. As for Claire, her daughter Marie is about 23, while her son John is 22, and again, it's unlikely they're going to have kids.

In 1998, Brad's turning thirty-six. In 2009, he's turning 47. CAP World is catching up pretty fast, time-wise, to our world.

If wishing Brad a happy 4-7 isn't proof enough I'm crazy, I don't know what it is. But since Harry Potter fans are allowed to celebrate his birthday, I thought us CAP fans could do it. So happy 4-7, Brad! Hopefully you'll be spending it naked in bed with Robbie. *grin*

Chapter 14 -When Matt and Cody talk about their relationship and how Stanford will affect it, and finally say the big "I love you". "Lovefool" by the Cardigans -When Matt says goodbye to the Malibu crew, and drives up to Palo Alto, with an interesting sex encounter along the way. "How Bizarre" by OMC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfJe8hQ8ha0 -When Matt gets to Escorial, and deals with the drama that Brian has brought. "Stupid Girl" by Garbage -When Matt arranges for his hockey teammates to live at Escorial for a few days while their dorms are being readied. The five guys instantly liven things up around there. "Celebrity Skin" by Hole http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hCn1XXKLNY

Am I the only one who's never cared for Dallas? Dynasty was where it was at. I see Brian as becoming like Fallon. The real one, not the Emma Samms one. I'm fully awaiting a scene where Brian and Matt have a cat fight in the water fountain at Escorial... 'You miserable bitch!'

Chapter 13 -When a tired Matt gets to his room in Barcelona, and then plays rough with Brian before getting with Cody. "Around the World" by Daft Punk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9MszVE7aR4 -When Matt talks more business with Brad and Stefan, including this new internet company called "Google". "Where It's At" by Beck -When Matt takes JJ to skating, and flirts some more with Tiffany. "Spice Up Your Life" by The Spice Girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgDdeBrGrro -When Matt and Cody talk after he gets the news that Frank, Robbie, and Cody are all suitable kidney donors. "Perfect" by Smashing Pumpkins -At family dinner, when Matt announces who his suitable donors are, Robbie offers, and Matt accepts. Then Matt and Cody make love. "Wonderwall" by Oasis

Exactly. Yeah, Brad found his life partner at 17, but it is pretty rare, and to be honest, I don't really see Matt settling down at eighteen years old. That goes against his personality, as well as against his socioeconomic background- most people delay marriage and family if they are of high socioeconomic status until they're in their late twenties. Going with that, Matt would be settling down about NOW, but not back in 1998.

Mark would NEVER do that. He writes in historical characters, but he would never change their fate.