Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll

[littleguitar]

I swear... I just get more and more worried about Ellery with each chapter 

[MaineWriter]

I swear... I just get more and more worried about Ellery with each chapter 

Actually, I don't. Yes he has stress and all but think about it...if this had happened back in March, who would have taken care of him? Here he had someone that he could say to, "Sweetheart, take me to the hospital" and that sweetheart did just that. And stayed with him, brought him home, and tucked him into bed. Ellery has experienced a huge life change, just like Ennis. But the two of them are also realizing they can rely on each other, ask each other for help...it is all so real and so great.

L

[littleguitar]

Actually, I don't. Yes he has stress and all but think about it...if this had happened back in March, who would have taken care of him? Here he had someone that he could say to, "Sweetheart, take me to the hospital" and that sweetheart did just that. And stayed with him, brought him home, and tucked him into bed. Ellery has experienced a huge life change, just like Ennis. But the two of them are also realizing they can rely on each other, ask each other for help...it is all so real and so great.

L

I agree... but I still worry about the way he holds things in and how much anxiety he has that is now manifesting itself in a physical way. I'm with you in that the one thing that keeps me from worrying is that he has Ennis and that he's experiencing this change with him, but I still think that he has a little ways to go.  He's still thinking (*SPOILER* ahead from ch. 37) that Ennis may leave him for delivering the message about Worrell... hmmm...

You're right though, it is all so real and great!

[magicmountain]

You live and learn. I didn't know you could dislocate a rib from stress. With Ellery's weak back and his new propensity to dislocate his bones  Ennis may find his style somewhat cramped. Perhaps Ellery really is turning into a china doll. Getting fancy is getting chancy.

[belbbmfan]

re: chap 38 -
I can just hear them 20 years from now:

Ennis smiles across the table at Ellery, "Hey, remember that time you got drunk, fell down, messed up your back, and I had to take you to the hospital and you were laid up for days?  And, hey, remember that other time when you dislocated a rib and thought you were gonna die?"

Ellery rolls his eyes and says, "Yeah Ennis, I remember... you'd never let me forget even if I wanted to..."
Meanwhile, the family gathered round the Thanksgiving table all laughs, having heard the stories of Ellery's 'illnesses' many times before...

i like this. it's how it should be.

[Bigheart]

i like this. it's how it should be.

I really like it too 

Thanks Kelly 

[Bigheart]

I keep Ellery tied to the bed and I spank him until he tells me what happens next.

He is of course, completely naked.

Ooooh Louise!!
I'm shocked, LOL!!
Can I join in?!?     

[Bigheart]

You live and learn. I didn't know you could dislocate a rib from stress. With Ellery's weak back and his new propensity to dislocate his bones  Ennis may find his style somewhat cramped. Perhaps Ellery really is turning into a china doll. Getting fancy is getting chancy.

Great last line! 
Aww, I really feel sorry for Ellery....

[louisev]

Thank you all for the comments on realism in the chapters... yes, Ellery is manifesting definite stress in his life.  He has always been "damned skinny" and his own doctor probably by now would not have mentioned it.  But yes - you can pop a rib out of your chest from stress!

[souxi]

Ooooh Louise!!
I'm shocked, LOL!!
Can I join in?!?     

Dont say things like that...you,ll start me off having "those" dreams again!!
And Louise you have taught me something I never knew, well apart from all the stuff about gay sex lol. I honestly never realised you could dislocate a rib from having stress. oooeeer, as I frequently say. Glad Ellery bought some of their toys back with him...we all know what happened the last time Ellery hurt himself dont we?