This is the first thing I've posted since the LJ "upgrade," and let me tell you, NOTHING WORKS. I apologize for failed LJ cuts, wonky formatting, and the myriad of "fixes" they've broken LJ with. I did the best I could.

This is the fourth chapter of Risks, the fourth story in the series that began with Plans and continued with Decisions and Desires. Chapter 1 is here. Chapter 2 is here. Chapter 3 is here. There will definitely be one, possibly two, more chapters in this story, and then a sequel.

I'm fast running out of ways to thank my beta, gmta_nz. She could replace chocolate as the best thing ever.

Thanks to

vlredreign for bringing her basket of commas, intensefemme for being Justin's acupuncturist, and to roc_abs (KT) for my beautiful banner and icon. I'd also like to thank  vamphile and happier_bunny for musing and wifing.

The rimming scene is dedicated to my lovely wife _alicesprings. The rest of the chapter is dedicated to sxy_readr3 and my2cats, for helping me with important cultural research. This fandom rocks more than any fandom in the kingdom of Fandomonia.

Er, and have I mentioned I am the biggest feedback whore in the history of LiveJournal? It's true.