" Victor didn't reply. Even though he didn't like the kid, it bugged himthat that Sam called him by his first name. It wasn't worth arguingabout as th... kid would be going to college soon. Sam logged off and headed down to the kitchen. His mom insisted thatthey eat at least one dinner a week together. She also asked Sam to becordial with Victor and out of respect for his mom; Sam did his best toobey. Dinner was fried chicken and mashed potatoes, which was one of Victor'sfavorites. "How was work. We stopped by one of my restaurants to say high to everyone. For late Sunday afternoon, the place was busy which is always a thrill for me to see. I circulated among the tables and greeted as many of the guests as I could before Rick and I gathered with my manager at the bar and had beers.I could tell something was on Rick's mind so I asked what he was thinking. He replied, "Tom, is it possible that Pam has been in Playboy? She is very familiar looking." That comes up often. No, she hasn't but. I realize I was drugged then, but even on the ship it was only 'hi' when we passed each other." We could've done it again. I was willing," Quiyo said."First there was Chemung and his delusions of ownership over you and then Riata took me by the ears," Ferro said."More like your balls," Quiyo said with a smirk."More like my heart, liver and kidneys," Ferro said, glancing back at the board to double check the telltales. He felt a hand on his bicep and looked back at Quiyo who was suddenly quite. ..and also leave youthat way for school tomorrow. Up to you."Cody logged into his account and started typing.Now, his profile listed him as "gender fluid," single, and interestedin guys. He dropped all of his interests in sports, TV shows, movies,and video games, and replaced them with local gay social groups, pro-LGBT alliances, and a bunch of queer and/or super-girly entertainmentand media sites. Lindsay smiled as he posted a short but very heartfelt"coming out" message to all his friends and.