On a day when we are saddened, shocked and once again reminded that the precious gift of life can be so easily ended, let's honor the fallen with peace and love.
The anguish each has is only partially shared. They each have their own private anguish that will be much harder to share. Men, even broken men, try to be strong and these two heroes don't know how to be anything else, even if it means holding back.
I can understand Clayton being sensitive about money. Your description of how he was used in school, including college for his name and wealth explained it well. People who buddy up to just because of money are users. Ryan isn't one but until Clayton got to know him and develop some trust, it's hard to let go of what for him is a survival technique. Once Ryan figures that out, he will be ok.
When I came to "The End" I thought 'but what about the play' until I scrolled down to the Epilogue!
It's a good story on its own, but a sequel would be nice.
Down under it's already tomorrow, but here in the heartland of the North American Continent, it's still May 15th! I hope it was a joyous one!
Happy Birthday Graeme!
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Many, many more!
Anger issues in an intense guy like CJ can be fairly intimidating and your description does it justice as did the reactions provoked. The dads did the right thing and got a third party involved that CJ likes and Dragon offered just the right understanding and guidance for CJ to start to see the light. Sometimes we expect smart guys to always be able to figure things out, but an outside perspective is often needed and your chapter cleverly put it together.
Finding out if the Israeli evidence is fake is just as important as finding out about Lord Preston. Wade is a conundrum, he has no love and tenuous loyalty to his mother and perhaps his sister, but Nana is a different story.... I disagree with Jack, Will isn't 25, I peg him at 30! More please.