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Loved every delicious morsel of this chapter. Marie was perfection itself. Travis is a better actor than anyone realizes. Will is just a magnet. Perhaps Marie can convince Travis that Kendo is just plain weird, can't decide if he is really dangerous, thinking rabbit boiled in a pot, or just annoying, any movie with Pauly Shore.

I am so glad that Johnny finally got his break, let's just hope this is the first of many knew roles to come. Glad that we got to see Johnny with both Sam and Bruce and how he interacted with each. Johnny has found his voice, let's hope it is something that others want to hear as well.

I love those quiet moments when Alex and Neil are just talking and relating and seeing how they mesh together. Creative people can come up with the really strange reasons why they can't show something or share something, always found it odd. Glad Charlie is settling in, hope he stays a while, perhaps he just needs someone that isn't family to sort him out; you take things better sometimes from those that you are not related to than those that are closest to you.

Devin knew not to truly trust Mouse; but he could tell him bits of the past, clues that he could use to try and unlock what he does not realize is buried somewhere far away. Devin searched and by chance, because of a hazy memory; now has a name. He isn't even really sure what the name means or who it is, at least not for certain, but he knows that it is a crack in the blank wall; and it will help him tear it down. Luka has inherited it all; and yes, there really is something of Luka left; although I don't think their either Mr. D or Theron knows how much of Luka still exist. The tree, what it took inside and created a chamber for, exist and that love will either save or destroy all.

Yikes, Matt made a few slips, but he is at least trying. I think that Levi is too, but he has just lost so much, that I don't think he knows what to do, what to think, or how to act. I am glad that there will be more than a just a little for Levi to have after the house is sold and everything settled. It will give a start on whatever type of life he wants to work towards. So many religions use hate instead of love to guide their flocks; and overcoming that can be a tremendously hard thing to do. We just have to hope that all of these people can approach this with an open and loving heart.

I love a well done short story, you can get it all in a small package with some of the talented writers on this site.

Wonderful story, and Jerry handled himself better than I ever would have. Well written and such an interesting scenario.

Well, a real Renoir would be worth killing for, literally. Glad that Julius knew about the safe room. Jerry is going to need to get everyone back to their houses as soon as he can, and that will be like herding cats. Sounds like a very middle class neighborhood, hardly the place you would expect a safe room, or a Renoir.

WOW, excellent start to this story. My first thought was the same as @chris191070, who has Jerry pissed off to have three shooters breaking into this house to get him. Already grabbed me by the throat and I can't wait for the next chapter, wait, I won't have to, it has already posted. LOL

I am glad that Johnny made a trip back to the beach, to his place. You can't give up who you truly are to make it; if you do, what are you when you get there? A sobering chapter, let's see where it leads us to.

Well, Hell, if Taggert is showering with the others, then more than likely there is no brand on him, unless it is easily hidden, and I doubt it would be. So that idea is out the window. I do wonder if @Bft could be right about a past accident, perhaps involving someone he truly cared for, caused him to run. However, I don't think that James in interested in either Ash, or Taggert. He has known Ash a while, so if he was interested in him, James could have already made a move, and he hasn't been around Taggert enough to form an interest. Plus, we have seen no indication that James is gay, perhaps he is, but there has been nothing to indicate that. I do know that the tension between Ash and Taggert is getting to be too much; it was only Taggert's worry about touching Ash that cause the accident, or at least put the accident in motion. Well done chapter, can't wait to see what happens next.

So, where was Frank? Tom and Armand? This was too delicious, and that little idea of Frank pushing Dante against the wall while he took him from behind, scrumptious.

Some truly excellent stories in what I believe is one of the hardest genres to write in and do it well.

August seems to remember more about Fletcher than I think even he realizes. So many times, that Fletcher showed his good side; or when his father treated Fletcher the way August wished his father treated him. Rob is an ass, just sucking up to his father anyway he can; and Cooley is a fool. Treating a son that might have actually cared about him the way he treats August shows what a fool he really is. August is terrified for anyone in his family to find out that secret; but secrets are harder to keep than one would think. Rob is the kind of person that would use the secret to destroy August; the fact that August is so much like their mother is a black mark on his as far as Rob and Cooley are both concerned. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Well, Charlie obviously needs to have someone looking out for him. The recovery period for Hepatitis A can be extended. Plus, does he not have enough sense to take precautions? The banter between Big and Oaf was pitch perfect. Love is there, as well as annoyance, resentment, and a whole lot of other feelings simmering beneath the surface. Proud of Neil coming out, even if it was probably not what he planned. Can't wait to see how this plays out...

😭 Another story for my to do list....

I wish Matt could have had more time with Julie, letting her give him some information on Levi, really anything; what food does he like, any allergies, just anything. Levi has his faith, and right now, he needs to hold onto that to deal with his mother's passing, but he can't use it like a crutch, it is for comfort, but he has to figure out a way to get on with his life. So many decisions to make, and so many ways this can go wrong. Glad that Matt and Luke had time to be together before Luke had to go back home. Decisions will be coming fast and furious for a while. Settling the estate, school, what grade is Levi in? Matt can have some time to help Levi get situated but he has a life as well, and time stands still for no one.

Holy Hell, a blast from the past says a name, one he doesn't know, but knows he should. Luka, the person that is missing from his life, that void that he can't name, now has a name. Will Devin remember now, or will it be like a gentle breeze through an open window, just a brush of remembrance and then it is gone again.

I personally don't think there has been a decent country song done in over 25 years, but I do enjoy country songs more from the 50's to 90's era. I like classic rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, classical, instrumental, well basically anything except modern country, gangsta rap, and polka... I listen more off my laptop, tablet, or TV, rarely listen to music in the car unless it is a really long road trip, and then more likely to listen to an audio book. Thanks for the look back at this past week. I knew all the words of the week, but never realized spelling counted, I would never get half of them spelt right. LOL.

Aaron made sure that Austin was aware of the issues that Nathaniel would have and make sure that Austin knew he was okay with him feeding Nathaniel. I think it is amazing how Austin has been able to connect back to Nathaniel, and how he has connected with Aaron in a way he never did before. Austin believes that what he feels for Xavier is tied up in lust; but it is way beyond that. Whether he realizes it or not, he wants Xavier on a primal level more than he has ever wanted anyone before. I honestly believe they may well be a soul mates to each other, but I do foresee a bumpy ride for them to get there.

Granger just makes friends wherever he goes, I will be surprised that he doesn't end up with a knife in his back before this one is over. LOL Granger will have to rely on his well-deserved reputation for luck to make this a success; I think everyone with the exception of Admiral Langara and one or two others are counting on him to fail. Wonderful chapter, can't wait to see what happens next.

I just love the Crimson recaps of the matches so much. They are all so well done and just hilarious. I wish that Travis would listen to Will a little more about Kendo, he just gives off stranger danger vibes... Hate that whatever is going on with Isidore has gone on this long, I keep wondering if she is dying or losing her mind or what... I don't see how the deal with Austin will ever end well; Austin is just too much of a one person kinda guy. In the end, no matter what, he is going to get hurt, as I don't think Will is ever going to choose him over Travis.

I find it hard to believe that directors or casting or whomever can watch or listen to someone for five minutes and just know they are or are not right for a part. Maybe I just don't understand the process, but it seems so well, unprofessional. LOL. Seems like they would want to see you read or perform something a couple of different ways, see a slightly different take each time; maybe that is it, maybe the lack of time causes the instant yes or no's. Johnny needs to find an inner fire, something that he hasn't been able to tap into yet, something that just burst forth.

How delightfully scrumptious this chapter was, from start to finish. I was glad to see Alex get out of his comfort zone; but then Neil shocked with his little kiss and the swat to the bottom, so I guess they both were getting out of their comfort zones. I do like the idea of Neil taking the sculpture back to work and letting them display it, if nothing else, it will get people talking, but of course, maybe it will lead to something more. The twat sounded a little jealous. Can't wait to see what happens next, when are we going to know about the Opera...

WOW, love that Dante and Val had this discussion, and getting Val's insight on what he remembers, and his recollections fill in more than a few blanks. I hate that Henry is still troubled by what happened, and I wish there could be something done to help him. And I certainly do think it might help Frank on some level to have a really frank conversation about this with Val. Wonderful insight these chapters are bringing to so much of what we were only peripherally aware of.