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Nice chapter, getting to catch up on several of the kids and grandkids. Not sure about having more kids for Marc and Adam, I know their lifespans means it is doable, but something about having children that are younger than that many grandkids just seems off. LOL Hunter appears to be one of those that Marc and Adam will be putting into leadership when they finally move aside, let's hope that is a long way off and goes as smoothly as they will hope.

Jeremy and Kris are so good together. That said, I applaud Kris for opening up about his past. Jeremy needs to open up about his and I mean everything. The molestation by his coach, the deal with Shane Jackson, the cutting, all of it. The only way that Kris can truly understand Jeremy and some of his issues is by being honest about his past, it has colored so much of his issues that he still deals with to this day. I think that when Jeremy and Kris tell each other they love each other they truly mean it. Does that mean they will be forever, only time and @Mark Arbour can determine that. Finn came into much sharper focus in this chapter. Loved that he was so good with the kids and loved that he was willing to be a shit stirrer about the dog. LOL. Fisting isn't something that I have ever had a real interest in, done, have the t-shirt, don't need to try it again. That said, hot scene and Will, Travis, and Finn were hot. But Finn is smart enough to know that Harvard is hard and playtime was over and back to the grind.

One by one the survivors are moving forward with their lives or in one case with their life ending. Mary Louise and the brothers are going to cause problems, the videos and pics are technically child porn; and although the brothers are underage, they can still be charged with the production and possession of such. This is going to be a tangled mess. George, Lorenzo, and Lionel are settling in. Glad that Vanessa has suggested talking to a doctor or therapist, I am sure she and George Sr. have talked about it, but I think all three boys will need some counseling to move forward successfully. Glad the boys will see Ryan, he was a truly good person and helped all of those in the hotel survive.

Holy Hell, both Frost and Todd ended up with getting more than I think either of them expected out of this. Frost is a neophyte to the idea of shared intimacy, sexually experienced but not with intimacy. Todd more experienced with the idea of intimacy but perhaps less so some aspects of sexual behavior, none the less manages to find himself while topping being led to an amazing orgasm. Could they bridge the difference in what they know and crave to form something more personal, we will see.

I truly wish Dante could be happy with Frank. I think that is who would make him the happiest. I know he feels an attraction toward Mistress Alice, but he doesn't seem to want her physically. Dante needed to speak to Chris, I wish Chris had really heard what he said rather than just listened to him. So many undercurrents running through this.

I just love Dawn. Hmm.., Jacob living upstairs? I guess it could work, big house and so much of it empty. Let's just hope office gossip and more doesn't cause problems. Glad the recordings seem to go okay, this might really be a big deal if it comes off right, Graham might get a bit of exposure that he needs to push forward on his book sales, etc. Glad that Matt stayed the night, and glad that Graham is okay taking this slow. Matt is going to need time, and Graham seems to be more than okay with this.

A truly interesting spin on an old story. The characters were exceptionally well done, and the writing was good, the pacing proved a little uneven a few times, usually during transition chapters. A few rough patches for more than one character, be prepared for some unpleasant actions a few times, of course, it would have been a sign of the times the story takes place in and the fact war was going on in a few of the areas the protagonist travelled through. More than worth the time to stop and enjoy this story, and we can hope there is a sequel percolating in the authors thoughts...

Etienne and Corin reached safety, but how safe is it for their continued relationship. Giovanni and Alessandro were there, the four of them could well manage together, it might be slightly uneven but doable. However, Ricci and Enzo offered sensual delights with them if Etienne stayed with them, and the possibility of wealth and leading a life that was open to what Etienne truly wanted, but what would he have to give up for that life? Another job for the Cardinal would certainly prove interesting, but would he have to be tied to Ricci for that to occur. Let's hope there is a follow up to this interesting dilemma that this chapter and story ends with.

Truly delicious, Nathan realizes that his condition might well be fixable. Dust is willing to help him, not for money or renumeration, but because it is the right thing to do. Sounds as if once Nathan was poked, prodded, and judged; he was just left on his own to deal with an issue that he had neither the knowledge nor the ability to deal with on his own. A teddy bear? Can't wait to see what happens next.

Well, General Chen and LT. Li did not survive long, not sure they deserved to just disappear from history, but it does happen. George, Lionel, and Larry have seemingly found friends, let's hope they are good ones. Larry is very dependent on needing George to help perhaps more than he should be. Of course, with everything that happened, it is understandable. That said, think all three of the boys could benefit from counseling but together and separately. Mary Louise is in for it, one might keep a secret, but a second one will never do so.

Is Rory a twink or a twunk? I got the feeling more twunk as he was more developed than Matthew, but maybe that was just me. You can't help who you find attractive. And it can change depending on the situation, etc. Let's just hope that everything stays safe and nothing gets too out of hand. Could Rory afford a cheap hotel room?

The quiet before the storm. Could the signals be causing more than they realize or is the flux just part of the original programing designed to hit when certain parameters are met?

As always, thanks for the Deep Dive. Some truly amazing stories...

Well worth the wait. Amazing how different each of the kids are, even the twins don't really act like each other.

Hope that it all works out okay, that is such a dangerous situation.

Graham survived another reading of his works with a little help from Vince and others. Matt seems to be slowly coming out of his shell in more ways than one. Dawn and her hubby agreeing to help gather pictures was a real surprise, hope this works out. Graham getting on the radio might increase his visibility even more and that could mean more sales. A delight from start to finish.

The group emotionally depends on each other, not just the partners, but the group as a whole, even Sylvia. Was the carjacking staged to get more information, or something that just happened?

So glad that you and your nephews had such a great time. Not one for heights here in general but sounds exciting. Six of the eight words were a go, not bad. Hope everyone has read the secret author stories on the latest contest, some really good ones. And if you have, please VOTE.

DNA might well be opening Pandora's Box, but it may well be the only way. Remy might not outright lie, but I think he might well choose to remain silent. Anduin would lie about what time of day it is.

Well done, very witty.

George is so caring toward Lionel and Larry. He is doing what he can to keep them together and make sure that they are able to do things together, making sure each of them feels needed. Marie-Louise may have well met her match. Billy is as idiotic as she is.

This was semi addressed previously, Brad/Jake advised they were not letting any information get out not even to family about what was going on with Travis and Taylor. Miranda wasn't there simply because she was not aware there was anything going on. I just can't see it being her, but wouldn't be the first time that @Mark Arbour threw a wrench in my theories.

Truly curious where you all are getting the idea of Miranda being behind this. I would just about guarantee that she is the one person not involved in this at all. Taylor is devious and vicious enough, but I don't think after what has happened it is her either. Miranda has always been opportunistic about getting what she could from Curtis when he was alive, but nothing she has ever done has indicated she would do the same in regard to any of her children. So, honestly, feedback please, why do any of you see her as the one behind it all?

Can't be perfect in every way, we will forgive you this time. LOL. Some truly great stories, and already surprised at some of the vote totals, can't wait to see what happens in the end. So annoying when you know which stories are the three best, and others clearly are delusional with their choices. LOL

I agree with Will and Travis, Big simply doesn't have the brain power needed to be as nefarious as it would take to pull all of this off. Big is book smart in some ways, but not wily smart enough to orchestrate something like this. But who is behind it? Is this a plot set by someone outside the family, or something set in motion earlier and just coming into fruition? Jeremy needs to man up and talk to Kris, but his fears and issues from the past continue to haunt him. Will to the rescue, but in doing so he is just allowing Jeremy to put off what he needs to learn to do, deal honestly with those he cares about the most. Will and Travis are so hot together and cannot wait to see what happens with Finn. Trying to run everyone's life in the family is only going to get Brad exhausted and, in more trouble, than even he can get out of. He is going to have to learn to get input from others before making all the decisions.