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It's been too long!!! Great chapter. Of course it would take the force of that rally to finally break through Matt's emotional reserves. It was quite wonderful to see Luc begin to realize how important Matt is to him. To me, it seems like Matt has primarily been the one doing the comforting. And I feel like he, alone, has dealt with most of the apprehension/worry and incredibly careful navigation of their relationship. Glad the roles were reversed for a bit and that poor, poor Matt got some much needed support. I'm just eagerly waiting for these guys to grow strong enough to open their hearts to one another. [sigh]

Duncan did mention that it was twice the length of a typical chapter so I think that buys him some more time. sigh.

I'm so glad that Josh finally told Matt that he wasn't disgusted with him, but actually with himself. I just hope Matt internalizes it asap. And I was so proud of Matt for defending himself. He is worthy of accepting and returning Luc's love. We all know that after reading how tender and sweet they were together on the night Luc told him all about Daniel. Now Scott and Josh just have to realize it. I should probably make it clear that I know that both Matt and Luc still have a lot to work out until they can be together, but I think they have grown considerably since they first met. Even Scott and Josh, whose relationship is old hat at this point for us readers are still working stuff out so I know it's probably going to be a while until Luc and Matt really define what exactly they are to one another. I just think Matt deserves more credit than he gets, he does have a heart of gold. And that closing scene with Matt left in awe of Luc's innocence and wonderment and beauty just made me feel like he was starting to fall in love with the fragile qu

I stand corrected. The article I read stressed first North American tour in 15 years, not US specifically as it should've...and there are a handful of dates in Canada.

Yes, I am liking this idea of an added story arc to postpone the inevitable. Plus, those two are so adorable. Brandon is the most patient straight guy on the planet, god bless him. Sometimes I almost forget that Laura has had such a painful past too, because lately, whenever we see them, they're trying to help everyone else.

Be it "blow up" (sorry we keep repeating that ) or "breakdown", Matt is going to be crushed when he realizes that Josh and Scott have a serious thing going. I think we're all really worried about Matt. I have a lot more faith in Luc since we're much more familiar with his character. off topic: Are you excited about Leonard Cohen announcing his North American tour?

And so the roommates finally meet! I wonder how/when Luc and Matt will start to connect. They're so wrapped up in their own problems and cases of unrequited love, that neither has any interest to get to know the other. At least, Luc has had more time to perceive and process that Scott and Josh are in love. Matt, however, doesn't have much of an idea.

ok. phew. Yes, yes! Go have a chat. We haven't heard from him lately! I'm looking forward to reading about Matt and Luc's first impressions of eachother...

I am aware that he's French-Canadian and that it is a completely different culture. That was a joke. I did say that my distate for him was irrational and pretty much unfounded. I should probably reread EW as well, to either find concrete evidence for the way I feel (for myself really, not to argue this further) or change my opinion. If I had known that there would be a sequel, focusing on Luc (and Matt), I probably wouldn't have interpreted EW as a competition of sorts for Scott's affections. At the end of EW, I thought Josh had basically "won" (a supportive lover guiding him through recovery) and Luc had "lost" (well, he had his family, but he essentially lost Scott and perhaps the one thing that made him really happy, his sklls as a pianist.) Which made me empathize more with Luc and apparently WAY less with Josh. I realize now that regardless of HTLGI's existence, it was so silly of me to have viewed such a complex story as this in such a simple manner. And I'll just go ahead and apologize to Duncan for insulting a character he has painstakingly created for us.

Thank you for sharing that with us. When I visited Madrid, the splendors of Plaza Mayor slightly diminished when my friend reminded me that executions and autos de fe were performed right where I thought was the most beautiful place in the world at that moment. I nearly spat out my chorizo sandwich. How incredible it must've been to see same-sex couples being granted the rights they deserve in that same square with all its history of persecution.

I don't know. Maybe because of the way he dealt with Matt? Although, I don't think Josh has a clue as to how deeply Matt felt for him and he was completely messed up back then because of Graham... so of course he wouldn't imagine how Matt could misinterpret him when he voiced his disgust with himself and casual sex. Or maybe because he's an econ major? Perhaps it's his air of elitism? Or could it be that red cashmere scarf? Whatever the reason, it's completely irrational, especially since Luc is French and that alone trumps Josh in the elitism category. haha. I am trying to like him more, I swear!! I do feel for the guy for suffering through years of physical and emotional torture under the hands of a mad man. So, of course I admire his resilience and strength. I'm being petty, but at least I'm acknowledging it?

I nearly died after reading And that first kiss! Too heartbreaking!!!! The circumstances surrounding Daniel's suicide were even more tragic than what I had assumed in EW. I am sorta frustrated with the last two lines of the chapter. Poor, poor Luc. Just took ten steps back in his progress. And though Josh isn't completely in my good book, yet, I have to give him props for being so supportive in helping Scott overcome his guilt. Before he took the first step and welcomed and embraced Luc back into their lives you could've cut the tension in front of that luggage carousel with a knife.