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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.

What or who exactly is VIREX? I know I started this late, but I almost feel that a prologue or part one was missed, is there something in front of this story?

Jason is realizing that at 35, it is time to start setting down roots. The issue is the roots he wants to settle into is his brother-in-law and his son. Yes, his sister has been gone for years, but some people will never understand. Jason is starting to see a life with Gavin as his partner and them living together, can we hope that it happens? Matthew is mostly straight, and really self-composed for a 17-year-old. Some people simply should never have children and Rory's parent are some of them. Matthew and Rory sharing a room and Jason and Gavin sharing a room. So many possibilities, as long as they don't swap roommates, I will be good with almost anything that happens. And all of you need to get your mind out of the gutters. LOL.

My concern at least partially is that they are older. Mary Louise was very sexually aggressive in the first story with several men. She was rebuffed for different reasons, but teenage boys aren't known for their understanding of sexual nuances and good judgement.

We haven't actually met him, but Quentin seems to be looming more in this story. Backstory would be nice for him. Well, color me shocked and impressed. I don't know what I was expecting for Nathan's affinity but that was a shock. He has lived a very lonely life and seems that his parents were not good people, at least to him, how did the die? The use of color and music made so much sense, and in a way, it helped explain a few things that I wondered about previously.

Sounds like the boys are settling in, and a nanny would be smart, even if Vanessa doesn't work, four kids would be a lot. All of the boys will probably need some counseling at some point. Mary Louise with two teen boys, what could possibly go wrong.

The meeting with the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister went better than I expected. Neither still seems to understand what lengths Granger will go to in order to protect those he cares for and that are in his orbit. Cavendish at least made them consider the issues with going against Granger in a public fashion. Cavendish while out of favor with his father, still has considerable pull and is more than just astute dealing with the politics of the day. Carmella is good for Granger, and he treats her accordingly. They will never be more than they are, but that doesn't mean they should not be able to enjoy each other and try to keep each other happy and comfortable in their own ways. Much like dealing with his ships, Granger is not afraid to try new things. Nash was a genius and Granger and his how will be the talk of the ton.

Loved everything about this one. Can't wait to see Graham in a gym.