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Oh, all hell is about to break loose. Calder has made a serious mistake; how will he get him off the island? Is there another dock? There has to be an inside person, not just anyone would have had Nathaniel's cell number or known the information to give to get him to head to the maternity ward, or the fact that he would have been available to give blood. Too much information for there not to be someone on the inside. Austin and Xavier were hot; it was worth the wait.

Johnny and Sam moved fast; sometimes that is a good thing but... When did this story take place? What year? Have you priced a house like what was described? Lovely...

Branford said what he believes and Taggert could hardly accept it. Dale opened up to Ash about him and Eric. Whatever feels good and no one is getting hurt works. Ash has the patience of Job with Taggert. And he will need it. How and why Taggert is so skittish will come out. Just hope Ash doesn't kill anyone over it. My experience is that for most men that are truly troubled by the idea of two other men together are either insecure about their own masculinity; or fall back on the religious aspect, without any real understanding of the religion or the history of it. Excellent chapter.

Truly admire anyone that can write in this genre and do it well.

Albert Cooley must be in love; that is the only explanation for how generous he is being to August, that or the fact that he wants to make sure that others know he gave his son a headstart with money and things. August is reading his escape. Rob is learning that life going forward may not be what he is hoping for; how old is Virginia? Young enough to have another son or two? Roland Crawley appears to be everything that Albert is not. Fletcher is ready to move now, let's hope their plans go off without a hitch; at least to the point of getting gone and getting to the new homestead. Can't wait to see what happens next... How far is Bearpaw from this new homestead? LOL

Lovely chapter, so glad that Alex and Neil got to spend some time just themselves. Rupert took them to the castle but thankfully went on a different tour. But glad that he was so hospitable. And knew a different lake to take a walk on and a nice place to have a bite and a pint. Neil is coming into his own more and more; and like @Summerabbacat Neil's sense of humor is growing on me and proving to be more robust than would have thought at the start. Neil needs to move forward at this pace, but nice that Alex is so patient and unconcerned. I can see Charlie having his gap year all sorted out soon, whether he wants it or not. LOL

I can't wait, even though I am truly horrible at guessing; even the authors that I read all the time seem to surprise me.

Lovely chapter, Levi is saying goodbye to his old life and looking forward to what is coming. Is he ready for what is coming, perhaps, but he still has some grieving to do and some growing to go through. Matt and his parents have done everything they can to make Levi is comfortable with the changes as they could possible do so; Luke as well, but now comes the hard part, the final move. He will be back for visits with the grandparents, but for the most part, his life as he has known it up until this point, is in the rear-view mirror. Let's hope the house sells quickly and for enough to help with his future life at some point. Can't wait for the next installment in this trilogy.

Rather depressed about the situation in America this year, so really skipped all the celebrations for a quiet dinner with good friends. Hot and humid here in Central Texas, how can we have this much humidity and be in such a drought? While country is not one of my favorite genres, I can name at least a hundred great songs... Anything by Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Lorreta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris, Anne Murray, Wanda Jackson, Linda Martell, Sara and "Mother" Maybell Carter, June Carter Cash, Rosanna Cash, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kitty Wells, Brenda Lee, Crystal Gayle, Lucinda Williams, Dottie West, Allison Krauss, Linda Ronstadt, Lee Ann Womack, The Chicks, Trisha Yearwood, Connie Smith, Bobbie Gentry; then throw in Johnny Cash, George Jones, Conway Twitty, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, well dammit, I may like country more than I thought. LOL

Oh Lord, I thought my laptop was going to melt with all the unexplored heat coming from this chapter... Austin wants Xavier, and Xavier is starting to crave Austin. The explosion when this actually happens is going to be with one hell of a bang...

That last exchange witnessed by Granger worries me a little. However, everything else about this chapter was Granger doing what he does best, taking care of a ship and it's crew. I do wonder what will happen on Granger's little trip, will he take down another city state, or rescue a foreign potentate. Always a joy to get a look at what is going on with our very favorite British aristocrat, honestly makes one a little nostalgic for what might have been if some actions and decisions had been different so many years ago...

OMG, did anyone actually like Disco Duck? I love disco and truly believe it should be celebrated for the joy, love, and hope; along with a good beat, that it brought into the world. I do like Wagner, but if I honestly had to pick one or the other to listen to for five hours, it would be Disco...

We can truthfully hope Neil gets to this point. HIs talent should not be hidden or dismissed but encouraged and celebrated.

Loved this, Travis and Will had a great time with Austin; but much like Travis, I see this blowing up, and at least one and maybe two of them will be truly hurt. Marie is the best thing that could happen to Travis and Will right now, she takes so much of the pressure off.

Lovely chapter, but I do worry that they are both moving too fast; Johnny to get past Bruce, and Sam because the feelings for Johnny have always been there. Bruce made his choice way too easy; he could not have been as committed to the relationship as Johnny was, or it would have been harder for him to do what he did and how he did it. Of course, we don't see his side; maybe he is heartbroken but something about the job was worth the heartache.

Love that Neil was able to show up and has enjoyed his experience. And love their choices for some exploration. Always thought Ludwig was offed, and never thought he was truly mad... So excited that we have at least that much left. Seems like the show was well received, so glad. Neil ended up fitting in better than I think he thought he would, so happy about that.

Both would be five hours of sublime enjoyment...

Loved this so much. I am glad that Remy decided to help with the project, can't wait to see how it is handled. And I am glad that Remy was honest with Mistress Ellen. But most of all I am glad of that last scene with Remy and Marc.

Sometimes the sweetest thing you can do for someone is the simplest. Terry cooks for everyone and everyone getting together to cook him a meal means more than you can imagine. Taggert continues to open up to Ash little by little. I am glad that James let Ash know something about the history. Only 200,000 acres, why in Texas that barely qualifies as a spread...

Levi is learning that he still has a lot to learn, and that is a good thing. Anyone that says they have all the answers is either arrogant beyond reality or a first class fool. Levi is coming to realize that although Matt doesn't have all the answers, he doesn't try and force his beliefs on Levi or force him to change his beliefs. Matt an only continue to be there for Levi, he has to continue to let Levi move at his own pace and just make sure he knows that he will be there for him when he needs him.

I can't wait...

Magnificent. Honestly, nothing else can be said.

"And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love." 1st Corinthians 13:13 Perhaps no true thing has ever been written in the history of the world. And as I finished the story, this was all I could think of.

As cliched as it is; often when one door closes another will open wide. Johnny just has to be ready for the next open door. Johnny truly gave all for this film; he forced himself to face every truth, to look in the mirror and be honest about what was looking back. Violet knows honesty and talent, and she has seen both in Johnny, she will bring them back together. Perhaps he will become her muse, while rare, often a director and actor find such perfection with each other that they can and will recreate it over and over again. Really disappointed in Bruce, but at least he waited until Johnny finished the film to walk away. If Bruce always knew he would choose work over Johnny, why did he let them get some deep into each other. Selfish.

Some truly outstanding stories, this is a genre that many people try to write in, but only a few truly excel at.