Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 12:50:39 -0800 (PST) From: Francis O'Ratigan Subject: From out of the Ashes Chapters 21,22,23 Hello everyone, Remember this is fiction and in no way reflects the actual sexual orientation of any of the BSB or Nsync. If you are a minor than you know you shouldn't be reading this so scat!! Come back when you are legal. If you are legal than enjoy the story. Hey all, please check out "Gift of Love." It is a good story. I know I am enjoying it. Can't wait until the next chapter. Oh yes another one that just arrived on the scene is "Justin's Dark Angle" That one really has potential too. Now on with the Story. From out of the Ashes (Continuation of Twist and Turns) Chapter 21 We walked into the house and I plopped down in the sofa. Kevin laid down on top of me pressing his sweet lips to mine. I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him closer to me. My tongue gently probed his lips until he parted his lips and allowed his inquisitve guest in. After a few moments of dueling we broke apart. We sat up and looked around. "You guys need some privacy," Justin laughed. "Oh I don't know about that, I was kinda enjoying the show," laughed Brian. This of course got Brian a punch in the shoulder from Justin. We all laughed at Brian's shocked expresion. He stuck out his bottom lip and pouted until Justin took pity on him and leaned in for a kiss. More gagging noises, this time from Kevin and Me. We all laugh Brian and Justin headed downstairs for some privacy. I asked the rest of the guys if they were hungry and they said yes. So it was off to the kitchen of rustle up some food. I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned around to see who it was. It was Kevin standing there shaking his head no. "The Doctor said to rest, and that is what you are going to do mister," he instructed. I looked around at the rest of the gang for help. They all stood facing me with their arms crossed. It was clear that I wasn't going to win this fight. "Don't worry about dinner Jason," spoke up Nick. "We'll cook it for you." "Yea we'll try not to burn the house down," giggled Howie. I rolled my eyes and allowed Kevin to guide me to our room. Once inside I changed into a pair of sweats brushed my teeth and climbed into bed. To my surprise Kevin climbed in with me. He must have read my mind. "I'm just staying long enough for you to fall asleep," he said softly pressing his lips to mine. I moaned and ground my crotch into his and started to remove his shirt. "Uh Uh loverboy. You need to rest," he scolded me softly. I pouted for a while and he laughed at me. "Man are you always this horny?" he asked grinning. "Only with you around, can I help it if you drive me crazy with love," I pouted some more. He rolled his eyes and did something that drove me nuts. He scooted down so that his face was next to my crotch. He quickly pulled them down freeing my cock. With one gulp he swallowed it to the hilt. I threw back my head and grabbed the sheets. "OH God Kevin, that feels great!" I half moaned and shouted at the same time. He just kept bobbing up and down pausing only once to look up at me and grin. That drove me over the edge. Seeing my lover sucking on my cock and smiling up at me. With another groan/shout I shout load after load of my hot cum into my lovers mouth. He greedily swallowed it all. After cleaning me up and pulled my pants back up and he snuggled up to me. I noticed that I was getting really sleepy. I yawned and he laughed at me. "There that should hold you over for a little while," he giggled. BAM BAM, some one pounded on the door. "Hey it doesn't sound like you are sleeping in there!" shouted Nick. This sent Kevin and I into a fit of laughter. It wasn't long before I had drifted off to a dreamless sleep. (From Kevin's point of view.) I untangled myself from my sleeping lover and crept out of the room. Once outside the room I made my way to the kitchen where the rest of the guys were. "Well he is asleep," I told the guys. "Did you give him the medication?" asked A.J. "Yea," I said nodding. "I slipped it in the water he used to brush his teeth. He should be out for the next three hours or so." "I don't like the idea of you guys slipping him drugs," spoke up Nick. "We don't like it anymore than you do Nick. But the Doctor said the best way to control his condition is with drugs," I explained gently to him. "I know it has to be done but why can't we just be honest with him?" asked Nick. I went up to him and put my arm around his shoulder and guided him out onto the deck. We sat in some chairs and I turned to Nick. "You know how Jason is with drugs, he wont take them, even for headaches. He would rather suffer through the pain than deal with a medicine head." I said. "And Nick he does need this Mecicine." "Tell me again why he needs these drugs?" he asked me. I sighed and went into the whole story again. " The drugs are are a mild sedetive and a anti depressent. The Doctor thinks these drugs will help with Jason's condition, but Jason flat out refused to take the drugs. So I told the Doctor that I would presuade him to do so," I explained to him. "I don't know Kevin, if he should find out that you are slipping him drugs than it might not go so well for you," warned Nick. "I do plan on telling him tonight. I'm just afraid that he will hate me for slipping him the drugs," I admitted fearfully. "Hey you're doing it out of love, I am sure that he will understand," Nick tried to console me. "Hey guys it is dinner time!" shouted A.J. Nick and I headed into the house. Brian and Justin came walking up the basement stairs. There hair was a mess and Justin had on Brian's Kentucky sweat suit on. I grinned at them and they blushed and looked down at their feet. I went up to Brian and hugged him and looked into his eyes and saw only happiness. I pulled Justin aside ignoring Brian pleading look. Once outside I turned to Justin. "So how do you feel about my cousin?" I flatly asked him. He got this scared look on his face. I laughed, "don't worry Justin, I'm not going to kill you. I can see that you make Brian happy. My question is how do you feel about him?" I asked again. "I like him a lot," said Justin. I frowned at him thoughtfully. "Ok Ok I love him! I mean he is the greatest," blurted out Justin grinning from ear to ear. "Well just make sure that you don't get hurt," I told him. He looked at me kind of funny. "Brian would never do anything to hurt me and vise versa," he said scrunching up his nose. "Just be careful buddy," I said as he headed back into the house. I stayed out for a few moments longer. I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned around to see Brian. "I'll be in, in just a few Brian," I said hoping that he would go away. But no luck he stayed standing beside me looking out over the view. "Your worried about Justin and me," he said flatly. "I'm more worried about you Brian than I am worried about Justin," I admitted. "Why?" he asked. I turned around and leaned against the railing and looked over at him. "What if you get violent again?" I asked wincing at the expected response. I was surprised when it didn't come. I looked over at him and saw tears coming down his face. I pulled him into a hug. "We made love tonight," he sniffled into my shoulder. "How was it?" I asked softly. "It was great. He was so gentle and kind. It is hard to believe that I am the older one," he said. "Brian age doesn't have anything to do with love," I told him. I knew that Brian was still a virgin until tonight though. "Did he know that you were a virgin?" I asked. He nodded his head yes. "Was it Justin's first time to?" I asked. "No, he had done it lots of times before," Brian admitted. "Please tell me that you used protection?" I pleaded with him. "No it never entered my mind to use protection," he admitted. I was in shock. Brian was always so level headed. I just shook my head and stormed into the house. Brian stayed out side. I walked into the dinning room. "Justin, can I see you outside please?" I asked in a tone of voice that showed I would not take no for an answer. He excused himself and followed me outside. Chapter 22 "Brian tells me that you two made love tonight," I stated. Justin looked down at his feet. "He also tells me that you didn't use protection," I stated again. Still no word out of Justin. "When was the last time you were tested for HIV?" I asked. Still nothing from Justin. I could see that tears were starting to well up in his eyes. "Kevin, stop, your upsetting Justin!" yelled Brian angry at me. "I would rather upset him just a little than have him upset the rest of your life by telling you that he has HIV a few months down the road!" I yelled back. "He would never do that to me Kevin and you know it!" Brian shouted back at me. I heard the door open and saw Jason standing there. I held my hand up to let him know not now. But he shook his head no and stepped out onto the deck. "Jason, this doesn't concern you," I told him. "I don't care if you think it doesn't' concern me or not I am staying," Jason. "But the Doctor doesn't want you to have stress," I said back to him trying to get him to go back into the house. "Well it is a little late for that since you woke me with your yelling," Jason complained. "Now tell me what is going on," he demanded. "Were just having a talk is all," explained Brian clearly embarrased by all of this. "Can I talk to Jason alone please?" spoke up Justin with tears streaming down his face. Brian nodded and I just glared at Justin. I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked at Jason. "It will be alright Kevin, whatever is bothering you all it will be alright," he tried to assure me. I just shook my head and stomped back into the house. (From Jason's point of view) I walked up to Justin and pulled him into a hug. He broke down and started sobbing into my shoulder. I soothed him as much as I could letting him get it all out of his system. When he calmed down and stopped crying I took him by the chin and brought his face up to mine. "Now suppose you tell me what is wrong," I gently prompted him. "Brian and I made love tonight," he started. "Well how do you feel about that?" I asked. "It was wonderful. I felt honored to be Brian's first," he said shyly. "You mean Brian was a virgin?" I asked surprised. Justin nodded his head yes. "Well what's the problem?" I asked confused. "Kevin found out that we made love and found out we didn't use protection," he mumbled. "You mean you didn't use a condom?" I asked. He nodded yes. "Were you a virgin too?" I asked him. "No I had sex before Brian," he admitted. "How active are you Justin, I know I am getting personal but I just might know why Kevin is so upset," I gently prodded. "I don't need a lesson in sex!" shot off Justin angrily. I got mad and shoved Justin up against the railing. "Hey! You're the one who wanted to talk. And how could you be so insensitive as not take Brian's health into consideration!" I shouted at him. He calmed down right away. "I'm pretty active at least two times a week when we are on tour. Some times I would use a condom and sometimes not," he admitted "When was the last time you was tested?" I asked. "About two years ago," he replied. "Two years ago!" I shouted at him. He cringed when I shouted at him. "I'm real careful who I choose!" he whined at me. "How can you be real careful of who you choose. You have no fucking ideal who those other boys have been with or what they have shot into their bodies," I explained to him. "What do you want me to do?" he sobbed. "First thing is first, tomorrow you and I will go into the clinic and get you tested. We'll need to get Brian tested to," I started. "Second you need to apologies to Brian for not protecting yourself or him." I finished. "Now let's go in and get some thing to eat," I said. For some reason I was starving. Justin and I went into the house to find that the food had been put away. Kevin was nice enough to set aside a plate for me and a plate for Justin. I heated them in the microwave and we sat down to eat. After I was done eating I went into my small study and sat down behind my desk and tried to write. Kevin followed me in and sat down in an easy chair. I could tell he had something on his mind. I finally got tired of waiting for him to tell me so I turned off the computer and sat down at his feet. I laid my head in his lap and closed my eyes. He gently stroked my hair making me even more sleepy. I shook myself awake and looked up at Kevin. I was shocked to see unshed tears in his eyes. "What's wrong babe?" I asked. "You'll hate me if I tell you," he sniffled. "Kevin I promise there is nothing you can say that will make you hate me," I assured him. "I've been slipping you your medication," he mumbled. "You've been doing what?" I asked loudly glaring at Kevin. He looked away in shame. "Look at me mister!" I shouted at him. He looked back at me and I saw fear in his eyes. "Now tell me again what you have been doing," I ordered him. "I've been slipping you your medication," he said again. I stood up and walked to the desk and grabbed the desk top and threw it across the room. It slammed against the wall knocking a whole in the drywall. Sparks flew from it as it lay smoking on the floor. "I don't care if you are angry Jason. You need the Medication," he said stubbornly. I glared at him and tried to walk away from him. He grabbed me on the arm and pulled me to him. I struggled to get free but he held on tighter. "I'm not letting you go," he said stubbornly. I gave up struggling and sat back down. He took me by the chin and forced me to look up at him. I was drawn to the green eyes and I saw complete unconditional love in those eyes. "Why did you lie to me?" I asked tears streaming down my face. He wiped them away with his thumb. "Because the Doctor told me that you refused to take them. I knew that you needed them so I told the Doctor that I would get them to you," he said. "I hate taking pills," I complained childishly. He let out a small giggle and I glared at him. He stuck out his bottom lip and pouted at me. "Ok Ok for you I'll take the pills. I'm not happy about it but I'll do it for you," I conceded. He pulled me into a hug and kissed me full on the lips. We were really into it when we heard a coughing noise. We broke apart and saw Nick standing at the door. "Uh Uh Jason, there is an Officer Coffman at the door, he uh wants to take a statement about the fire," said Nick. We got up and headed out of the room. I asked the officer to come in and he did. "Mr. Gibson we need to know if you plan on pressing charges against J.C. for the fire at your house," he stated. "No Officer Coffman, I do not plan on pressing charges against Mr.Chasez," I informed him. He immediately went into cop mode. "What do you mean you're not pressing charges?" he demanded. "Are you being threaten by him or someone else?" "No Officer, I'm not being threatened by him or any one else. I am sure that once you hear the report from the Doctor you will understand why I am dropping all charges against Mr. Chasez," I told him. Turning to Brian and Justin, "And I assume that you will be pressing charges against Mr. Chasez?" he asked. "You assume wrong Officer, neither of us will be pressing charges. When you read the Doctor's report you will understand,"stated Brian. "Well than I guess my business here is finished so I will be leaving you gentlemen alone, good night," he said as he walked out the door. Once he was out the door I went to Kevin and pulled him into a hug. "What do you say we finish our make up session in the bedroom?" I purred at him. He raised his eyebrows and blushed. "You mean you guys had another fight?" asked Brian worried. "We had a small disagreement when it concerned my medication, but every thing is taken care of now," I said to the guys. They all nodded and pretended to do something else while Kevin and I slipped into the bedroom. Once inside I attacked him. In no time at all he was stripped naked and I was pulling him to the bathroom. He was laughing softly at my eagerness. I turned on the water and set it to the right temp. and climbed in holding his hand and pulling him to. Once in side I wrapped my arms around him and let the hot water cascade down our backs. I grinned evilly as I reached down and took hold of his growing cock. He moaned softly and turned around and pushed me against the shower stall. Pressing his body against me he bent forward to kiss me. Our tongues locked in that never ending battle for control. Finally I broke for air and slid down the length of his body until I was face to face with his cock. In one gulp I had it down my throat. He threw back his head and let out a groan and started to gently thrust his cock in and out of my mouth. I concentrated on breathing and just let him make love to my throat. In no time at all I was drinking down his hot cum like a young calf starving for his mother's milk. I looked up at him with lust glazed eyes and said, "Please make love to me?" He smiled and gently slid his cock into me. I bit my bottom lip due to the small amount of pain. Once the pain subsided I urged him on. After about fifteen minutes of riding me he shot his load into me. And I shot my load all over the shower stall. After cleaning ourselves up we dried off and climbed into bed. Kevin held me as I softly played with one of his nipples. He laughed softly and bent down to kiss me. After another tongue battle he snuggled up to me and pulled me close and we went to sleep. Chapter 23 Final one of From out of the Ashes. The sun hit me square in the face I groaned out loud and turned around to find that Kevin was resting on his elbow smiling down at me. "What do you think you are doing?" I asked smiling and reaching up to stroke his face. He leaned into my touch and kissed my hand. "I am watching my lover sleep," he informed me. "What time is it?" I asked. "It is only after 6 go back to sleep babe," he gently urged me. "But what if I don't want to go back to sleep?" I asked grinning. Kevin peeked under the blankets and started laughing. "It looks like someone else doesn't want to sleep either," he said lightly stroking my cock through my boxers. I moaned softly and bent down and kissed him on his shoulder. Than we were rudely interrupted by a huge weight jumping in between us. We looked up in shock and there sat Boomer grinning from ear to ear. "Go play Boomer," I ordered. He put his head in Kevin's lap and sighed. Kevin laughed at my predicament. I glared at him and growled in frustration and plopped back down in the pillows. Kevin laughed and climbed out of bed sliding into a pair of my sweats. "Come on Boomer, let's go for a walk," laughed Kevin. Boomer hopped down and ran up the hallway. Leaning down and kissing me ordered, "go back to sleep, I'll be back in a little while. I watched him walk out admiring his but. I whistled at him. He turned around and shook his finger at me. "Sleep!" he ordered. I rolled over and closed my eyes and soon drifted back to sleep. I felt a pair of lips kissing my neck. I giggled and turned over and came face to face with Kevin. "Hey what are you MMMMPH!!" I was stopped by Kevin's lips. After he was done kissing me he scooped me up in his arms and carried me into the bathroom. He stripped me and turned the water on and guided me in. After stripping himself he climbed in too and wrapped his arms around me and pulled me close. "What are you doing?" I asked. "I am holding my lover!" he smiled at me. We just stood there hugging and kissing until the water started to get cold. We got out and dressed and headed into the kitchen. Every body else was already up. Nick and guys had fixed breakfast. When I looked at the food I realised that they had fixed all of my favorites. I looked at Kevin and he just grinned and shrugged his shoulders. Nick put a plate infront of me and Brian set a smaller plate in front of me with a muffin on it with one candle on it. It dawned on me when they started singing happy birthday to me. I glared at Kevin and he bent down and kissed me on the lips. After we finished eating all of the food I started to get up to help clean up but Justin stopped me and ordered me to sit with Kevin while they cleaned up. When they were all done A.J. and Howie came tromping in and grabbed Kevin and drug him off. He was protesting and I was protesting too. Three pairs of arms grabbed me and drug me out of the house and pushed me into a car. I turned to Brian ,Nick and Justin, "Uhh Guys, why did you kidnap me and put me in this car?" I asked slightly pissed. They just laughed and I grabbed the door handle but Justin swatted my hand away. Brian pushed down on the gas and sped away. "Where are you taking me?" I demanded. "We are taking you shopping to update your wardrobe!" announced Brian giggling. "Yea Buddy, you need a major make over!" laughed Nick. Ok now I was getting just a little scared. I had seen these guys shop for clothes they were maniacs. I would be lucky if I survived the day. After almost three hours of putting clothes on and removing them only to put them back on again they announced that I was made over with one exception. They than dragged me over to a jewlry store and pushed me. In. "What are we doing here?" I asked although I had an ideal. "You are going to get your ear pierced," said Brian. "What?" I shouted. "Oh no I'm not," turning to head back out the door. Three pairs of hands grabbed me and pulled me back into the store. "You promised Kevin that you would," reminded Brian. "Yea Jason you can't go back on your word," put in Nick. So I relented. Only after insisting that I got to pick out the ear ring. I choose a saphire one. I love saphires. After that was done I decided to get them back. I headed into the hair salon. They stood there looking at me like I was nuts. "UHHH Jason what are you doing?" asked a nervous Nick. "I am going to get my hair dyed," I announced grinning. "You can't do that!" shouted Brian. "Why not?" I asked looking all surprised. "Because Kevin will have a fit! That's why!" put in Nick. "Come on guys live a little," I said laughing. Justin insisted on going back with me to make sure they did it right. Nick and Brian said they were hungry and left to go find something to eat. "Man I cannot believe you are going to do it," laughed Justin rubbing his hands together. "What color are you going to go with?" he asked. "Jet black with blonde highlights," I said. He shook his head no. "How about blonde with black highlights?" he asked. I thought about it and decided that would work better. After telling the stylist what I wanted she went to work. Of Course Justin was there putting in his two cents every minute on the minute. I thought the lady was going to throw him out. "Are you sure you left it in long enough?" he asked worried. The lady shot him a nasty look and I busted up laughing. "Better watch out Justin or she will throw you out," I laughed. So he decided to leave her alone and let her finish her job. Finally it was done. I looked in the mirror. It looked great. Justin thought it looked great to. So we headed to the food court. Brian was drinking his soda when he saw me. He coughed choked and showered poor Nick with coke. He got up and walked over to me and grabbed my head and inspected it close. "Oh man you are in so much trouble," he laughed. Nick just glared at me blaming me for the soda shower he got. After eating a late lunch we headed home. "This is going to be so much fun!" I said laughing. "Kevin is going to have a shit fit when he sees you," said Brian grinning. "Kevin is going to have a fit? What about poor A.J.?" asked Nick. "What about A.J.?" I asked. "We left him out of this, he is going to be really disapointed," answered Nick. "Oh I don't know about that," spoke up Justin. We all looked at him. "Alright Justin spill it?" I demanded. He just grinned. So I reached over and started to tickle him. Yep I was right he was ticklish. After about three minutes of intense tickling he cried uncle. By this time we were at the house. "OK every body here is the deal. We go in like nothing is wrong and we act completely normal. Oh wait a moment. You guys aren't normal Ok change of plans. Act yourselves," I got glares form all three of them. I opened the door and walk into my home. I headed into the kitchen and opened the door and walked in. "Hi Kevin, I am home!" I started. "What the fuck?!!" I shouted. "OH my God what did you do to your hair?" asked Kevin. "Me?" I asked shouting. "What about your hair?" I asked pointing. By this time Justin is rolling on the floor laughing his head off. "You knew about this didn't you?" I accused him. "That's why you talked me into a different color." "Yep, and it worked," he gloated. Kevin had gotten his hair highlighted with blonde streaks. So for the next few moments we admired each other's hair. This was turning out to be one strange but happy birthday one that I would not forget for a long time. But alas little did I know that a dark and terrible chapter was brewing just a few miles away. In a Hotel room. Brittney handed a man in dark clothes a dart gun. "Make sure you hit Jason Gibson with this," she ordered. "What if he dies?" he asked. "I wont be responcible if he does." "Don't worry it wont kill him. He will just be paralyzed and wont beable to move or talk or anything," she explained. "And why are you doing this to him?" he asked. "Because, he is in love with Kevin Richardson. I want to bring the Backstreet Boys down. And any way I can do that I will. Not go and do what you are paid to do," she ordered showing him the door. I woke from my nap in time to go out with Kevin to dinner. It was just the two of us. He took me to this secluded place where we could be by ourselves. After we ate he stood up and got to his knees. I looked around to see if any one was watching. The place was empty. He took my hand and looked deep into my eyes. They were so bright and full of love that I allowed myself to get lost in them. "Jason, by now you know that I am crazy about you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you more than life itself. Would you please do me honor of being my husband?" he asked with tears in his eyes. He held out a ring box and opened it. It was huge it had a Ruby in the center surrounded by a Diamonds and Saphires. Tears came to my eyes and I pulled him into a hug. "Yes I will marry you!" I said. His hand shook as he put the ring on. After it was on I looked at him and said, "Kevin, my love, I make this vow to you today. I will never take this ring off until you ask me to. I will wear it as a sign of your love for me." He pulled my head down to his and pressed my lips to his. Kissing me like there was no tomorrow. "Let's go home Babe," I said to him. He smiled and got up held out his hand and we held it until we got to the door. I regretted having to let go of his hand but knew it was needed. After getting the car he leaned forward and kissed me again. "What was that for?" I asked grinning. "Just kissing my fiance," he said starting the car and driving off. I noticed that we were not headed for the house on the mountain. Instead we were headed for South Fork. "Why are we headed out to South Fork?" I asked "It is a surprise," he said. I was real quiet while we drove out. Kevin noticed this and asked, "What's wrong Babe?" "You know I haven't been out here since the bombing," I said sadly. "I know, and that is why you need to do this," he urged me gently. The car pulled up to the front gates and they parted to allow us in. As the car neared the ruins of the 250 year old mansion I grew more and more nervous. Kevin saw this and pulled the car off to the side of the drive. "You know that I would never do anything that would hurt you?" he asked me. I nodded with tears streaming down my face. "Do you want to go on?" he asked. "Yes, I know that I have to do this," I said with a small smile. The car continued up the drive rounding the bend and there in front of me was the ruins of South Fork. Most of it had been cleared away and steel framing was in it's place. I also saw piles of stone and logs waiting to be molded into the new House. Kevin stopped the car and we got out. I walked down the drive to the oak tree. She was slightly charred from the heat and flames. I bent down by the marker and was shocked to see it had been broken. "A truck hit it the night of the fire. I ordered a new one to replace it," Kevin spoke up. I nodded silently. I stood back up and turned around and viewed the ruins and new construction. "I want to lay the first stone," I announced. Kevin got this huge smile on his face and led to the workers. "Gentlemen, I would like you to meet Jason Gibson," introduced Kevin. The work crew shook my hand. "He is ready to lay the first stone," he said. "Right this way Mr. Gibson," said the Foreman. He led me to the work site. He helped me with the mortar and the stone. I looked closely at the stone. It had an engraving on it. It read "South Fork, A PLACE OF HISTORY AND MOST OF ALL A HOME. BUILT 1774 BURNED 1999 REBUILT 1999. I wiped the tears away and picked up the stone and set in place. I had finished my oath. South Fork was rising again. From out of the Ashes she was rising a new home to shelter her family. From out of the Ashes she was rising to take her place in the future. From out of the Ashes she would rise as a symbol of pride and symbol of strength and a symbol of love. Thank you for reading From out of the Ashes. I hope that you have enjoyed the story. No I am not quitting just ending the Last chapter of the second book. I will be starting the third and final book of the Twist and turns series. This will be titled "As the Last Stone Falls" I hope you will continue to honor me by continuing to read my stories. Thank you and God Bless you Tim Author of Twist and Turns a Trilogy of love.