Daddydavek

Wow, I didn't think you guys were old enough to even know about Roy and Dale! They were part of my childhood growing up in the fabulous fifties! Well fabulous for a kid in the midwest living in a new suburban development filled with kids, little league and this new thing called television. If you watch it through and then go to the next Youtube video it shows them when they were young and vibrant, which is how I remember them... I've already P.M.'d Mark about his 'sabbatical' and also wished him the best and hope he gets time to get everything under control. GA will not be the same without an active CAP story in progress!

I found this chapter riveting and read through in no time at all! Good job. More please!

Spence calling upset with Coop over Kyle was total B.S. on his part. Coop talks about being on the same page with Devon regarding parenting and then he goes and lays down the law without talking to her. Instead of letting Mike eat with them, he should have thanked him for the groceries and sent him home. Trying to impress teens at their age with talk is a waste of hot air. Actions speak a lot louder. He may be an honorary 'uncle' but he can't be his daughter's boyfriend's father too! Going on the boat with Chase was another less than brilliant move. Throwing his daughter in the lake and the aftermath was the only redeeming thing to happen. Chase certainly know how to play Coop and isn't above taking advantage.

OK Connor, it's a story, fiction, and believe it or not, some families really are slightly dysfunctional and not very "normal". By the way, you forgot to mention how disrepectful Will is to his mom. While I may not like everything I read about in the entire CAP series, it is by far the best at GA, so now that you got on your soapbox, give it a rest and go back to be being the laid back Canadian.

Good job, fast read and while not riveting, it was very interesting watching your main character processing his thoughts, feelings and emotions.

I agree that Tony doesn't have big problems. He did get drunk and caved in to his lust for Will . Will took the opportunity without the maturity to realize there could/would be regrets in the morning. Tony did dump his guilt on Will which made Will feel inadequate and caused him to question whether he was ready to run with the big dawgs which maybe was a good thing. Will's refusal to discuss things with Tony later was another aspect of his lack of maturity or empathy. Tony did violate his own moral code and surely has regrets. Will has no regrets, except that he got stung. In my review of the chapter I noted that in view of Will's ongoing slutty behavior, he could turn into a real slut if he doesn't make a conscious decision not to. I also indicated this was not one of my favorite chapters. The reason is that each character failed to show any growth or increased self-awareness but seemed to plod on almost as expected. Of course life is like that, mostly plodding on. It will be interesting to see where Mark takes this next.

Not my favorite chapter. Tony failed to keep to his own moral code and then laid his guilt on Will. Will is a real piece of work and even he had some insight that just maybe he wasn't quite ready to play with the big boys. Of course Gathan and Kristin are devastated by the reality of their impending separation. Enough teenage angst, sex and repartee to move the story forward but it seemed a bit voyeuristic. Trying to look at the trajectory of this life story through the prism of Will's experience, it seems that unless he makes a conscious effort to keep it in his pants, he could actually become the slut that his slutty behavior indicates.

Well written chapter. I flew through it as it was a very fast read. Cameron sounds like another complication, especially since Scott did not have a ready explanation. Rick Sr. is a big load of guilt. Charlie's dad is in a really scary place. The rest of the family is too. The doctor's prognosis is favorable, but we all know about medical complications, like clots, adverse reactions to anethesia, etc. etc. etc. If it was my mom, I'd be worried sick as well.

I just want an answer as to where they are going? Somewhere in the U.S.A. geographically, but will they make it a personal journey as well? So many possibilities. Also some interesting homophone spelling replacements: Strait for straight; site for sight; pleas for please.

Interesting take. I did notice an extra "of" in the following sentence however: "Learning there were twelve Fairies he had gifts of made of the finest wood, silver, and rubies for them."

Another interesting speculation. I'm not sure that George would like to be AKA the big bitch's brother but in order to have his name as joint owner of some of her business interests, it would be a cover. Making lots of money on drugs, it needs to be invested into something legit in order to finance Bridget's ongoing lifestyle.

It's because Trevor is determined to come back to Florida and look for the wreckage of his mom's boat. They know he won't leave it alone.

Chris James claims he can't type fast because of his hooves!??? Hasn't everyone heard of dragon naturally speaking voice recognition software? I am told that you train it and it can even be trained for people with high-pitched whinnies or low pitched moos or even baleful baas. Of course, I too would like to see faster posts! We know Sanchez wants Trev's head. I don't think I saw any hint of Mr. B being told to take out his boat so I think the elaborate watch on it may be some misdirection on the part of our devious author. The forum speculation on Trev's mom is also interesting but at this point fairly academic. I think the bigger shock will be when or if Trev finds out his dad is gay. That will truly be a hit on all his assumptions about dad. Further, with George under the watchful eye of Gonzo and sometimes Henry, will the planned drug plant on Lisa and Joel even work--I hope not! I'd like to see some of their evil plans start to backfire and blow back in their face. Sanchez is beyond evil too and it would be nice to see his empire crumble with him caught and brought to justice. Being a firm believer in what goes around comes around, I think payback is justly deserved.

Yeah, I've seen them in Missouri too and no I don't think I'd ride in the vehicle with them dangling from the back bumper or whatever. Another recent trend I've seen, mostly on cars belonging to young guys with parking permits for the local community college are bumper stickers with the phrase: "GOT WOOD?" Like the truck balls, it almost looks like they are advertising...

Okay, so now you we went from an imaginative, quirky story into complete off the wall unbelievability, even for a made up universe. In other words, you lost me. For 10 chapters, Sar was a smart, with it guy who was just emotionally challenged when it came to understanding Glory. Now all of a sudden, he is so inept that he didn't have any control over Valentino or the rest of his household at all, especially after the last time Glory went missing? You've stretched my credulity and an interesting story became simply improbable fluff.

At last some info about Gonzo and his dad's P.I. in Florida. Still not much on the dirty cop and his dirty cohort . Nothing from Lisa or Joel. But slowly, there does seem to be a gathering climactic scene approaching....

Most involved parents can read their kids like a book and often know what they will do, before the kids do. I too would have caved on the party. However, while Coop didn't anticipate his bratty daughter going home to an empty house after the party, I did, but then I have prior experience with a teenage daughter. For punishment, I would make the daughter call mama in the morning and try to 'splain!

Chapter 39 is up and Tony kissed Will on the boat after visiting Alcatraz. Will was impressed, Tony about apologized for leading him on....and then Will was disappointed that Tony didn't take any more steps or kisses! Tony did talk about his past straight failures with girls. Tony is a bit of an enigma yet and I am not sure Mark has decided which way(s) that apple will fall. The past includes his one-time encounter with Gathan. So anything is possible. The heterosexual encounters between Gathan and Kristin appear to have been daily or more and the encounter on the hood of a car was described. The chapter indicated that Gathan's budget included visiting Kristin in Ohio every other weekend which appears somewhat unrealistic. Once school starts, there will be homework, papers, projects, activities, sports, etc and a long-distance relationship is going to be tough.

After the kiss, I thought Tony was going to get it on with Will, but he stayed aloof. I think his concern about the age thing is still in effect and he about apologized for leading Will on... Gathan and Kristin are really in to it--now. This chapter talks about him visiting every other week. Somehow, once school starts with activities, homework, projects, papers, etc., I don't see how that schedule can be maintained.

Agreed & agreed! The following quoted exchange is incisive! “Did your evidently unpleasant encounter with me diminish your feelings for him in any way?” Granger asked.“Sir…” Gatling objected, but caught Granger’s smile, and got that his captain was teasing him. “No, it didn’t.” “But you assume that if he does, it will,” Granger stated. “So you are a better man?” “It’s not that, sir. It’s just that, well, it’s just that with him, I don’t want to share.” Granger chuckled. “I suspect that when you are around, that won’t be a problem. In the mean time, when you are not, it may be unreasonable to expect otherwise.”

George's conquest of midshipmen continues and I must admit I find it all quite engaging! Well we are now into mid-January and February is on the horizon. I wonder how many more chapters Mark visualizes for St. Vincent?

Life is a bumpy ride and Charlie has his share. Nice to see Rick Sr. finally getting that family is family. Still, you have us wondering what's up next?

I just hate it when anyone goes into a sexual frenzy and then has remorse and cries rape! Sar isn't as smart as advertized and Glory is a combustible substance, mostly all hormones. It is almost pathetic how these two are ruled by chemistry and hormones. It seems they may actually flame-out or burn-out before they ever really get to make a sentient connection.

For many gay men, their worst nightmare is being caught in a sexually compromising position by the authorities, with a hot young 18-20 year, only to find out the kid was actually underage. The thought of extended jail time as a gay man convicted as a pedophile is enough to depress anyones' libido.