What a great story Graeme
As I read chapter by chapter, I really didn't see how Rick was going to dig himself out the hole he had dug himself.
I'd probably say that the situations and the complications of coming clean became more and more complicated with every new chapter.
When I knew there was no simple way out of Rick's situation, and only a couple of chapters left to go, you had me hook, line, and sinker. Once again, the simplest way was the best way.
By coming clean I believe Rick and Drew will have an even closer friendship. Just even the fact that Drew can see how far Rick was willing to go because of his feelings for Drew was not lost.
I'm hoping for a sequel, as there are a lot of questions to be answered still. but for now I am more than content with the ending.
Great Job Graeme, take a bow