Hahaha Pastor Jim is just the best. He truly knew how to treat those boys and make a point.

Good one. :)

And that's really what Dean needs. He needs a friend who'll be there for him when he needs him.

Eliot is a real good guy. He I really like him as a teen, too.

Nicely done. :)

Very good! I'm terrified of the water, so could totally identify with Elliot. :( Somehow, I learned to float on my back and can do that until the cows come home. :D

Nice way to teach! :)

I am really loving this story. I can't wait to read more. Just out of curiosity though, when you've completed this, will there be the potential of stories that occur when they're older?

Very nice indeed! Love all four boys together.

The visual of Dean nearly asleep just moving his fingers through Sammy's hair and Sammy allowing it was adorable.

Awesome. :)

yeah, poor Dean. Any fire could bring that up for him. That one, with the house in danger would be a big one.

Glad Elliot got him to talk, at least. Still more to go, I expect.

Great chapter! :)

Fantastic chapter. The action was really great and the tension and fear was palpable. Really looking forward to the aftermath chapters. :)

Hadn't thought about what time of year this was set. Summer vacation.

Love summer vacation. Boys can go outside and be out there all day. :D

Nice chat between the older boys, too.

Sammy and Elliot's little water episode was awesome.

Well done. :)

Aw. Friends from the start. Cute that they both were worried about the other and then decided it was all okay. Great chapter!

You were referring to the Brotherhood? Caleb? Or just hunters in general?

Nicely done. :)

Very good! Love to see the boys playing and just having fun. :D

Nicely done. :)

Yeah! Well done! I love it! Birthdays are so special and should be celebrated with loved ones. Surprises are the best kind as you said. :D

Ah good. Elliot is going to learn. :D Awesome!

I'm really enjoying Dean having a friend, even if it is part-time.

Great chapter. :)

Such sad childhoods! It's a shame, but Elliot was able to get Dean out of his funk. That's good. :)

I like these little snapshots. :D

Boys! *sigh* Very, very cute, and so very true to what they probably would have done. I remember being gullible like that.

Good one! :)

Aw! That was adorable! I'm seriously loving these, and you're doing a great job with the characters. Update soon, please!