It would be nice to have some deep insight into this chapter, but unfortunately, I do not.
Trent and Lance have received their first checks. I had started working even before I was 16. I've always worked. As an adult, it was very common for me to have two jobs.
It has been too many years for me to recall my first paycheck — both as a teen and as an adult. Having waited tables for so many years, I always just had cash in my pocket. I think my first paycheck as a teacher was exciting because it was the largest amount I had ever received on one check (not that teachers make a lot).
Money is one of the largest issues married couples face. It can often cause all sorts of problems. It might be less so with gay men. Interestingly, it never really crossed my mind to make that a plotline. Obviously, some of my characters have more than others. To me, that is just lumped in with physical traits more than plotlines. However, as Lance meets more people in his AA group, there will be some effects.
For now, that first step into adulthood having received your first paycheck can be found in Chapter 34.
It's nice to read a chapter that doesn't have any major problems or events that they have to deal with. The lull before the storm, perhaps? I really enjoyed the read.
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ReplyDeleteI just finished chapter 2 of "Hi, I'm Lance." He seems to be making very good progress at AA. Also, I enjoyed that you were able to put the flashback in a different color. Things are really looking up for him, and that makes me happy.
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