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As we hopefully can start to move beyond this, I suspect there are big discussions going on about weeding out Hudson's circle from his hometown and Vancouver.

I mentioned yesterday that after what Connor went through with his obsessive stalker ex on social media, Hudson hopefully recognizes he has to lock down his circle. Connor got pushback for shutting down his social media, but now it is evident why it was necessary. We see the lengths people will go to - and probably will continue to try to do in the future, until they realize people see it for what it is - attacks on two young men who got too successful for the liking of some jealous and miserable people.

Hudson was the one they sent out to clean up the Jordan Firstman mess. Hudson did the anti-racism post with F (and I don't trust him either). Hudson's personality lends itself to forgiving and moving on. However, I hope he recognizes that this is not a luxury he can engage in on this problem from his friend group any longer. Whatever happened coming out of the CSAs I suspect triggered this kind of response from that part of the friend group.

Even if he did try to let it go, there are other interested parties that will not be okay with letting it go because Hudson is now an international business asset, too. I strongly suspect they will make him clean house and even examine some of the people who seem closest to him from that group.

I often wondered how Hudson and Connor immediately achieved best-friend status (beyond the obvious) - and I suspect part of it was that they had both experienced shadiness from so-called friends in their orbits. So glad they have each other.

-Connor is held to a level of importance above anyone else in the HR family

-Hudson and Connor tried to have a nice romantic vacay that was interrupted by fans

-Hudson basically admitted to love at first sight

-Hudson and Connor have a relationship not a friendship

When did you see Connor, Hudson?

And did you catch something else that wasn’t said? Interesting mention or lack thereof in regards to family at the CSAs.

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room.

Hesitation

Hudson, brother, would it kill you to look at people and speak with confidence when you talk about K? It’s always the “uh” and the pause before giving her name and title. First in the VF GRWM, then in the Vogue GRWM, and now at the CSAs.

Girlfriend to Partner

"My partner, Katelyn" I will never get over how weird it is as a breakout actor to have your girlfriend/partner at every event. How much more obvious can this be?! I digress. The shift from girlfriend to partner threw me off quite a bit, but I find it interesting too. Partner can be seen as more mature/serious, but also comes across as less personal and not necessarily romantic either. After all, you can have many types of partners in your life. I'm curious to see how this plays out in the future. For all we know, Hudson could have chosen this to make their relationship sound serious in preparation for Season 2 shenanigans and beyond!

As a side comment - in my experience partner is most commonly used amongst LGBTQ+ couples, although it is becoming more common for everyone.

Wherever You Are

Ironically, the time Hudson spent on Connor's part of his speech was 5 seconds longer (how poetic given their first zoom meeting) compared to K's. I think it would have been a good 2 seconds longer still, if he was able to find K in the audience. I guess it's easier to find people (e.g. Jacob, Rachel, and Brendan) when you actually look at them though...

Love You

"Bye mom, love you!" "Bye bestie, love you!" "Love you too, girl!"

"Love you" is very casual, and often used as a throw away statement. This is not to say people who say it don't mean it. However, there's a stark difference between "Love you!" and "[Bye Huddy] I love you." or "I fell in love with [Connor] as a person." One is inherently more romantic and deeper than the other, and isn’t Hudson’s choice curious for tonight?

Finger Hearts

Fingers hearts are very Gen Z (I would know), however, they're not very Gen Z for your partner. They're a friend thing!! The finger hearts did make me laugh because guys… you're supposed to be in a romantic relationship!! "Uh... my partner, Katelyn, wherever you are, there you are, love you!" is not exactly exuding long-term romance... but it is giving two young Gen Z friends trying their best to play the part.

Stable

Answer featuring an anon! I was wrestling with how to say this and Anon came through for me in this twilight hour.

Using the word stable can imply a continuation of a previous state. It's steady, not supportive, doesn't allow for much change, it’s not giving “with me through thick and thin” etc., just keeps him where he is when he feels all-over-the-place or chaotic. Not always a bad thing, but certainly a far cry from an emotional support person in life.

Special Callout: Malicious Compliance

Just a thought...

Hii

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I’m combining these yeah? Thx!

All I wanna say is that I hope Jacob’s budget reduces just by the amount it takes to rent a second apartment.. (go nuts on everyone else tho… give Callum a mansion, he deserves it for what s2 is gonna do to him lol)

You heard of only one bed? I raise you only one apartment … and I hope it’s tiny af so they really have to mingle.

And when’s they see how compatible they are after months of a shared space.. maybe just maybeee…

LA becomes a natural conclusion for easy access to filming new projects and they can just see each other now without worry about the next sighting. I’m imagining them coming home and doing rehearsals and voicing ideas to each other about their character and projects and just existing …

Or in my heart of hearts… NEW YORK CITY BABY!

OMG you and last anon are on not just the same page but the same paragraph lol

Yesyesyes exactly!!!!!

YES!!! Thanks for clocking this and bringing it up!!!

I can't believe more people aren't talking about this actually like........I was so sad for the boys when they said that😭

Hi, I actually explained the context in a comment there as below!

Quoting myself:

Oh. My. GODDDDDDD😭😭😭

That's the sweetest most domestic most codependent + in fucking love thing I've ever heard and it's literally so completely Them??? I've always had the headcannon that they can communicate with each other without words and through touch alone and it being basically kinda sorta canon now?🫠

Hmmm… in terms of malicious compliance, I’m still deciding what I think. It’s essentially a way to explain the gap (really, a valley) between the Best Friends Forever narrative we’re being spoon fed, and the romantic undertones we constantly see in hudcon’s interactions. While it’s true that yeah, they could just be friends that flirt with each other, it’s reaching a point where it’s too blatant. Are they really that bad at following the PR script? Or…

They don’t want to. Which is much more logical than PR’s spin of two capable adults “accidentally” touching each other too provocatively, sitting on each other’s laps, nearly kissing in front of other people, using romantic language, and moving through every major event like a coupled pair (complete with mysterious disappearances). The walk of shame…… guys the implications…

It’s so suspicious that many of us (rightfully) wonder if they are actually that sloppy and young and free, or, in actuality very aware of where the firm lines on their behavior are, and taking care not to cross them. Like they’re actually dialed in on keeping themselves in check, while having as much fun as possible up to that point. We can almost imagine Hudson saying, “Sure, I won’t do that in public,” while doing almost the exact thing he was told not to do.

Things like Hudson posting that sexual sink photo, of his “best friend” in a private bathroom - as a media article cited it as a “small moment between friends.”

I touched on this a bit in the Queer post, but I’ve believed for a while that Hudcon flaunt and claim each other intentionally. You’ll find almost nothing to really nail them, but they’re well aware of the implied messages they’re sending - and the small print that allows them to make their management teams sweat.

Just a fun idea, for the whimsy…

Anyway.

Regarding the social media wipeouts…

The less time Hudson spends on these apps, the better. I do buy the theory that his time on Threads was a Meta deal, although it does feel Early for him to empty the account. At least he left its shell in place? (Hmm, like what I just said about him reading the fine print..)

I actually think him hiding the info on insta is smart. There were too many people tracking his every move, and I’m certain he felt like he couldn’t breathe without them noticing. Anything that gives him some healthy space is a good thing in my book.

A lot of people complain about how much we miss Connor having a presence… but I get it! Completely! He’s protecting his peace, and I’ve long felt that Hudson needed to follow that example. I would love to see him post every now and then, of course, but right now he needs to unplug and refocus so apart from my initial shock, I think it’s the right decision.

Hiii

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My delulu takes? Pure delulu and going on nothing but pure vibes and my own delusion? I think Hudson really takes charge when kissing Connor.

In the show he said he really had to hold back and let himself be kissed but there are moments he really forgets himself and just goes for it. And you see Connor go a little pliant too. I also feel like when it comes to kissing, Hudson probably initiates a lot 😝

Also.. these gifs haunts me