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I guess because I am a mercenary type of guy, my first thought was, is the 1,500,000.00 in US dollars that most international contracts are written in or is it Australian dollars. If it is US dollars than Tony is looking at a whole lot more Australian dollars than just the 1,500,000.00 that this indicates Well, Aaron just did not react well to this at all; I do wonder if catching him off guard like this instead of letting him prepare himself was really the smartest thing to do. The fact that he fled to safety with Justin and Scott and then promptly broke down in tears shows that he had a lot of emotions buried that just came bubbling up. Tony disappointed me to some extent. The thought, even just in passing, of running back to Brisbane or anywhere but there really showed a level of immaturity. He knew Aaron was going to be off kilter and even hurt, why make these plans if the first reaction to rejection is to run away? I am glad that Tim came and had a talk with Tony. I think that Tim revised opinion may be a precursor to others, but those may take more time. Wonderful chapter as always.

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Well, that is one person that I would not have thought to come out to first, outside of family, of course. But didn't Father Costas surprise us all, but maybe not Kieran. Let's hope that Kieran's family is accepting, if not, let's hope that Toby and their mother explain that if they don't like it, get out. So, we broke another barrier, and wasn't it so much fun. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Or maybe they get together then have a major blow up and manage to kill each other in the ensuing tempest.

Wonderful chapter, and I have to say a real delight from start to finish. I do wish we had more of the actual talk, I was curious how it would go. I mean, I am glad that it went well, as you can tell not just from Toby's family reaction but those around him afterward. Glad that Elise and Nina were there to help with questions, and that appeared to be something they were more comfortable with than giving the actual talk. I worry that if Toby and Noah get caught, Deidre would have a total meltdown and try and get custody back. Toby's wish might be taken into account but if she argues that his father is allowing him to engage in illegal activities, well you just never know. I sort of worry about them doing it in out of the way places, @Mattyboy mentioned and I agree, Jasper catching them in a place like that would just give him the ability to do something horrible and have no witnesses. Plum cake with cheese is delicious especially a sharp cheddar.

Love that Travis is up for a three way with Patrick, it will make him all better after the fight with his ex; and be the cherry on top of his fantastic evening. Perfect that Travis decided to ignore Chucky, let's play hard to get and see what happens. OMG, I can't believe that Jake got that many snakes in the idiot's house. I would have just had a heart attack and that would have been it. Jeremy is really trying and glad to see that Will is being receptive. They are not there yet but getting closer. So glad that all had a good time at Fuego. And you know with Jeremy's skating background that he would be able to really move and Will being a surfer has that great sense of balance as well. Always a treat, thank you @Mark Arbour

This was just sad on so many levels, but very well written. Frank lost some fingers and now feels that he is crippled, unloved, and unwanted by his family. Dante and Tom both got whipped, and surprisingly so did Blaise. But we found out part of why Tom is like he is, this may have been some of the most revealing insights into Tom and I actually feel a little sorry for him. Henry has realized that while Dante cares for him and Frank both, he doesn't truly love him, because Dante, at the moment is not capable of love and that is the saddest thing of all. If you can't love others, you can't love yourself either and that just makes you a shell.

So hard to find families to take a child in that is less than perfect and preferably a newborn. If you have the love to give, why does it matter who you give the love to?

Woo Hoo, got all seven words this week, been a while since that happened. Chronicles of an Academic Predator by @Mark Arbour, after all this was the story that brought me here. Born Wolf by @Sasha Distan Touch: A Survival Story by @Rhythminthemind The Reluctant Consort by @lilansui Test of Blood by @dkstories In the Shadow of the Dragon by @JamesSavik Running with the Pack by @WolfM Just to name a few. LOL

A beautiful place to start the next portion of their life together and enjoy their honeymoon. Bella is a delight and so glad that she offered this to Adam when he was returning her to her home planet. Appears that Adam did a bang-up job of designing the ship to fit in with what they need for themselves and their family. Marc is a monster, but don't we all wish we had one like him in our life..

Well, doesn't appear that Aaron is ready to kiss and make up. And I know this first encounter isn't over, but he hasn't hit him either. So glad they did not reconnect in the public loo, that would have been more awkward than this was. Looks like the town has changed for the better overall, but you never know how well everyone has taken the changes.

So two more join, not as husbands but both subs that Orion will use when they need it. Having a pilot and some security would be good, honestly, surprised they don't already have more of that as it is. Agnes may need more from Ryan for a while, sounds like this was a very dear friend, and she may need some extra comfort and attention. Can't wait to see what happens next...

Well, we can all hope that if the doctors are close enough and the fingers are not too damaged, they can be saved and reattached. To some extent, this was Tom and Dante's fault. They should have been making sure that Frank was not doing anything he should not have been and not arguing with each other. Fran may have matured in some ways, but not all. All hell will break loose over this one.

I truly believe that certain places can be magnets for horrible events. I also believe that when really horrible events occur, that the energy from those events can reverberate in that area and can keep negativity flowing in that area. I can't say this was my cup of tea, as I rarely find any writing that deals with suicide as something that I can get anything out of, but this was well written and interesting if a bit macabre.

I have never understood this situation; you are miserable enough to end your own life, so be it. It is your life after all; but why take out anyone else, especially a child...

Tani risking everything to save Dante, this choice has changed them both, but will it be enough. Dante even as he was dying tried to comfort Tani; but he survived and with Tani's help has grown; but will it be enough for him enter through the gates? So many powerful beings, but all at the mercy of fate.

Don't you just hate it when both are right, and neither are wrong and yet they don't agree. Everything that Gray said is correct, and from his experiences completely valid. He makes some excellent points, but does he really understand where Vince is coming from? Is he thinking about how Freddie will react, or how Freddie will be treated by others if this comes out. Will this push Freddie to be more honest with Vince? Only Vince can make this decision, and only he can know when and if it is the right one. He has to think not only about himself but Freddie; and as much as we might all hate the idea, how others will react to it. Some segments of the legal profession would probably not blink about a gay out lawyer, but others??? And we also know nothing about Peter, I would think that Vince would be a good judge of character, but could he possibly be letting the little head over-ride the big one? This is just truly an amazing story @Robert Hugill

Well, we can all hope the director is not hospitalized or dead; or can we? LOL Loved how well Finn and Will ended up connecting, and no, not even talking about the blowjob. Finn is an honorable man and that is always something to be admired. Glad that Travis seems to be doing better or is he just avoiding the issues; wonder what he will think when he finds out that something happened to Harry Weinberg. Of course, I guess it depends on what it is. Stef was so proud, and Brad was just Brad; he just can't help wanting to control everything and everybody. Sort of holding my breath to see how the weekend with Brad and Jeremy goes. As always, a real blessing @Mark Arbour

The evil that Zal propagated continues to spread even with his defeat.

I sort of agree with @CincyKris, ambush, surprise, here I am, aren't you glad to see me? I don't know. Tony and Aaron need to work out how they still feel for each other, does anyone actually know for sure that Aaron isn't seeing anyone and just keeping the guys in the dark about it? I think Tony manning up and meeting Aaron on neutral ground might have been better for both of them.

Can't wait...

Zal must die and not only that, but he must also die in a truly horrible, painful, and hideous manner. All this boils down to jealousy, and as usual, the person that is jealous will only in the end show why they were never worthy of what it was they were jealous of in the first place.

I keep thinking that everything is going almost too well. I have never understood the attraction to tattoos but I do understand the desire to have something permanent to mark the occasion. Let's hope whatever comes their way, they can make it through it together.

Honestly, some people just should not be allowed to have children. Marina and Val are total asses, and I would suspect that in ten years, they will have no relationship at all with Noah, just sad. I am still worried about Jasper; this is just the sort of thing that if he could catch Toby and Noah doing something Deidre would drag Brian back into court so fast that everyone's head would be spinning. Or in a worst-case scenario, Jasper could well attack Toby and or Noah, his rage is simmering, and his past comments show it would not take much to set him off. Brian has to make sure that Toby really does understand how serious this is for all the different reasons.

Wonderful chapter, we know that Dante always tried to return to Tani, but each time was prevented by outside forces, but who exactly is behind the forces. Could the dragons be so foolish, they would play a long game, but the consequences of not winning would be extreme, really whomever is behind it risk annihilation going against Tani and his family in this way. The Fox Goddess senses something, this is more than Cale's warning, something stirs within her, what deceit will she uncover.