centexhairysub

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.