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I just walked right into that one, didn't I?

We also have to remember that JJ is not quite 18. Will is an outlier. Most teenagers can't see anything but themselves. I don't think I even began to edge out of my own self-absorption until about age 25. Lol.

JJ absolutely flipping out about his weight was hilarious. He's probably just gaining muscle. I'm guessing Brad's aunt lived in the Main Line area? God, Villanova is sooooo beautiful. She sounds fun. I'm going to picture Sally Field.

Hey, just wondering...if you were ever to go Disney bounding at Disneyland, what character would you go as? *If you don't know what Disneybounding is, here's a video that explains it. Disney doesn't allow people over the age of 14 to dress in Disney costumes, so using normal street clothes with a color theme synced to a particular Disney character has been a way around it.

Nice to see my favorite Orange County dude posting here again! Now if only Blue showed up.

I wanted to join frat life, but I simply did not have the money to join. Then when I changed schools, I ended up at a larger college where you didn't need to be in a frat to enjoy the party scene, so I was happily GDI, or "Goddamned Independent." Corbin's school seems set up that everybody basically has to be in a fraternity/sorority. Like it's above 50 percent participation, which means you are going to have a hard time socializing outside of Greek life. My school when I attended was only 17 percent Greek, so I didn't have that problem.

Chapter 75 -When JJ and Brad watch Avenue Q after an important talk. "It Sucks to Be Me" from Avenue Q Wow, is JJ actually learning that other people have problems besides him? Hmm. -When the Black Widow turns and walks away from Elizabeth and Wade. "Summer Overture"

I've always kind of pictured Corbin being around the 5'8" to 5'10" range. Not short, but not tall. Hutch can't be taller than 5'6" which is why I pictured Young Dave Franco as him. I mean, it makes sense if you're doing a story that's in third person, but since it's from first person perspective, it just doesn't work. It just looks conceited as shit for the character to think that way about themselves.

The problem isn't about David and Corbin hooking up. The problem is Corbin choosing David over Lee for his Little. That's where I see him getting pissed, because it therefore implies that David is better than Lee in Corbin's eyes. (It's more like David is the safe choice while Corbin knows that Lee is a manipulative narcissist.)

Lee is going to be pissed about David and Corbin.

Hey Mark, here's to the 49ers making it to the Super Bowl! I'll be happy with either the Chiefs or 49ers winning.

Hey, just letting you guys know that JWolf is planning on a comeback. So exciting!!!

Chapter 74 -When Brad takes JJ to East Harlem for his appointment. "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" by Elton John -When JJ leaves his appointment and decides to follow his new shrink's advice. "This Is The Day" by The The

No, you're getting this wrong. JJ isn't going to have a coffee with a high calorie count. His order would be a venti iced Americano with heavy whipping cream on top, no sugar, popular with those on the paleo diet. Or he'd stick to the tried and true simplicity of a skinny venti iced vanilla latte with 5 pumps of sugar-free vanilla and an extra shot of expresso. I could also see him drink a skinny sugar-free vanilla chai latte. I was in therapy for a bit when I was 22 years old. I had a doctor who also called me out of on a lot of my bullshit and made me see things about myself that i needed to see. This will be good for JJ.

I came across a video mocking what it's like to date a Sagittarius and it made me think about JJ's Sag traits. These seem to be the ones that apply to him: Sagittarians can walk – or sprint more like it – away from any problem. Their idea of dealing with an issue is to make it your problem. Sagittarians are prone to storming out and telling someone to get their crap together even when it is the Sagg’s crap. Even worse is the Sagg who’s done therapy: “I’m picking up that you’re in a resentful place right now…” before galloping out of the door lecturing you about being your best self. If responsibility were a place, Sagg wouldn’t even be able to find it. Some Saggs don’t like the word “place.” It sounds too fixed. They prefer “space.” Sagittarians have spaces in their heart, not places. They have their space in the sun and their moral-high space. Sagg lack of tact is legendary. They drop the most amazing “did she just say what I think she said?” clangers and they don’t even work at it. Never let a Sagg wing it for a speech at a wedding, funeral or christening. As everyone cringes, Sagg will smirk, thinking, “at least I tell it like it is.” You say ego, Sagg thinks self-esteem. Because so many of them seem bohemian, their ego can go undetected. It will be swamped in a sea of intellectual discourse, full-on raves about principle, and general Sagg swagger. But it’s there, even if this lot start off every second sentence with “I don’t want to boast but…” They get frustrated when their support system slacks off. They don’t get that it’s not the done thing to screech “don’t you know who I am?” at their family. A Sagg can think the fact that their partner barely has the energy to do anything other than nod “yes, dear” is a good thing. It means the person is becoming accustomed to being a valet or handmaiden to Sagg genius. Then they act all appalled when an outbreak of “negativity” occurs in their life. Many a Sagg has returned from a surfing safari with their ex-lover to find their home empty. It would be so cool if Sagittarians came equipped with a mute button. They go on and on and on. Ideally, like the characters on television, they would not know that they had been muted. They carry with them an invisible soapbox on which they leap to deliver their interminable preachy raves. They can be so in love with their righteousness that they don’t even realize they are pulverizing someone else’s psyche. Not deliberately, of course. Our Sagg is totally into freedom and self-expression for all life forms. Well-brought-up Saggs can manage to shut up and not interrupt. But all of them secretly think that the tedious interval when someone else is talking is a small gap for them to catch a breath while their mind boggles at their profundity. I do think when JJ was younger, he had that cheerful and outgoing Sag attitude, although he never really got that back after his molestation. I also don't really think that JJ expresses that Sag curiosity and zest for life and travel, either. I do think he's got the lone wolf thing down pat, though. He seems to mostly like having acquaintances and 1 or 2 (at most) actual friends. -

Bitty didn't care for JJ a day in his life. Jeanine was his mother, and she had bi-polar disorder. I don't think JJ would ever refer to Bitty as his mother. I don't know if Jim (his biological father) or Richard (his biological half-brother) have any documented illnesses, but they both strike me as the types who would never admit they had any kind of problem.

As far as I can see, it looks like JJ is just trying to finish out high school. I won't be shocked if he takes a gap year. He hasn't really mentioned any college plans. I love that JJ can now exploit the fact that he has a diagnosed illness. LOL. I don't think Will really took Zach back. Will is pretty much saying that he does love him, but it's not happening, at least not now, and they've gotta keep in touch, but they're still broken up.

Chapter 73 -When Will and Zach have some "we're broken up but damn we still love each other" sex. "My Immortal" by Evanescence -When Zach and Will argue, but then come to a certain peace and understanding. "Knowing You, Knowing You" by Abba This has to be one of the most mature break-up songs I've ever heard. -When JJ and Brad ride to his appointment for a shrink. "The Only Living Boy in New York" by Simon and Art Garfunkel -When JJ is diagnosed, and feels happy that he has something he can point to for his shitty behavior. "Where Is My Mind?" by the Pixies

Such a good chapter! Really glad Kevin realized he couldn't keep doing this to himself. I also wanted to punch out Duncan for giving him the "When you're my age" line. Duncan, I'm 33. I'm basically your age. And you can go fuck yourself!

Ain't love grand? As for JJ, this is a guy who would think nothing of buying a Prada leather coat for 2,500 dollars, so being limited to 2k a month would be a shock to the system. He might have to shop at Aeropostale. *shudders* No, seriously though, I'd direct him to H&M. Especially back then. It had much better quality.

Mark would like me to issue a statement, so here goes. Will is not a drug addict. He does not have a drug problem. He is a teenager who experiments and uses recreational drugs such as pot, ecstasy, and cocaine. The cocaine may have taken some people aback, because that is considered a harder drug, but Mark does not intend for the usage of cocaine to indicate that Will has a drug problem. The indication is that cocaine has, in this particular time period, fallen back into favor as a recreational drug. We also saw Brad use cocaine in 1985 during Man in Motion, as cocaine was also popular during the 1980's. It fell out of favor in the 1990's, which is why we didn't see characters like Matt and Wade use it during their own college days. However, during the advent of the George W. Bush years and the Paris Hilton Era, cocaine did become a thing again, particularly with 2000's era frat boys who worshiped movies like Fight Club and American Psycho and wore pastel polo shirts from Lacoste and Abercrombie with their collars flipped up. Damn Phi Kapps with coke lines running down their noses in class. This is not to say that cocaine isn't addicting; however Will is not an addict. Thank you. The more you know...

Chapter 72 -When Brad and JJ fight over his psychiatric treatment. "Numb" by Linkin Park It's so weird to use a Linkin Park song with JJ. He's not normally rebellious. -When Brad threatens to cut JJ off in a note. "Rich Girl" by Hall and Oates -When Zach shows up in Will's room. "Here You Come Again" by Dolly Parton

Chapter 71 -When Will and Patrick have dinner in a restaurant with a late 1950's flair. "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra

The difference between Wade and the Cramptons/Schluters is that he's Old Money, like Tidewater Virginia tobacco colony money. He carries that around with him in a way that the Cramptons/Schluters, who were affluent but not wealthy until this current generation, don't do.

Circa Ugly Betty Vanessa Williams as Alex's evil stepmother? I could see this woman totally plotting to take out the obstacles to her own kids becoming peers.