I had been putting off reading this because it was a WIP but somehow it just called to me today and i am so glad I started. Just finished Chapter 5 and the first 5 have left me with a lump in my throat as I try not to cry. Such a powerful story - you can feel the heartbreak. Amazing!

Justin is finally fighting back and is ready to stop fighting against Alex helping him overcome his demons, just saw the dawn and e isn't afraid to start a Brand New Day and a Brand New Chapter of his life.

I think Brian wasn't there cause h didn't want to give Justin a shock after their emotional talk, when they see each other later it should be interesting how they react.

Brian and Justin had their confrontation perhaps Justin will be ready to confront the others.

Yeah Justin and Brian ruined their relationship but others jealousy and slide comments didn't help either, the behavior and words of The Family contributed to the doubts, fears and avoidance Justin and Brian did.

Love This Story, Thanks for the Update :)

Holy shit! What beautiful self realization! Well done Sunshine! I am very surprised Brian wasn't still there with him. Why did he leave? Doesn't he want to make sure Justin understands he's ready to be there for him, really be there for him....I was disheartened when he woke up alone. So happy to see this update Kerri, thank you hun! 

WARNING: I will be catching up with this, this weekend. So, be prepared for lots of waffling reviews. I am so excited to read the updates, one of my all time faves x

Amazing chapter! They finally talked about what hurt them and they, I hope, understood each other. I see that as a key point in their relationship and I hope they will move forward and stop sinking. Justin did smile and that's a huge step forward.

I am so glad to see more of this.  Love that Brian is wanting to talk and more he's listening.  I think both Brian and Justin realize that Michael is the one who caused their problems.

Ouch.... TAG

Another punch in the guts, but for once, Michael was not out of limits and got to hear part of what Brian is feeling. Maybe their relationship could be restored, in a long long time. There still is a connection.

I just feel so all over the place cause I want Justin to get better, but how can he when he can't heal.

So far no one is healing it is just a lot of going through the motions without any really healing, cause every time a wound is open it's another ten steps back.

Brian and Justin are trapped in this cycle that so far has no end cause they are avoiding issues that they just face.

Michael may have grown some insight into himself but he is still in a way looking for a way to save Brian for himself.

Perhaps Brian and Justin need some place away from everyone to deal with all this pain that is never-ending right now??

Glad you're back ;)

You and Your Family Stay Strong and You're in my Prayers :)

It's good to have you back!  This chapter had Michael looking at himself and not liking what he saw, but even after all that when he finally saw Brian he once again said something that hurt Brian to the quick.  The same way when he told Brian, in the series when Justin went to stay with him and Ben. 

OK, I don't know what to say. I've missed this story and I'm glad your back, but this chapter was fucked up. This started out as Michael semi taking some blame for what he did to Justin and Brian, even though it still seemed as more for Brian's benefit than Justin's. Then the next thing you know, it's Michael talking as if he knows Justin better than Brian. Then talking about Brian or Justin having a daddy kink and than acting as if he is superior to Brian because of how he treated Justin. I'm sorry but I still think someone wishing you were dead, is worse than any thing Brian or anyone else did. Your story always makes me cry, but this time I think it was more from frustration at how it ended then anything else. Can't wait for the next chapter.

P.S. I'm glad your back and that your Mom is doing better.

Damnit, now I am back to wanting to cuddle Justin and tell him that he WILL get through this and that he IS okay. So much of what Brian has said to him over the years has damaged him so badly, it's definitely made me think how careful you have to be when you say things.

I really hope they get back to a session again soon. They seemed to do so well last time, but then this happened.

Well done on your reader award, babes. SO DESERVED!

Justin, Justin, Justin. I want to cuddle you so hard until all your pain goes away, but I also want to shake you and say, LOOK AT HOW MUCH BRIAN IS TRYING. What will it take for him to see how much he wants to be with him and not just because he's a good fuck?

I hope Alex suggesting Brian change the way he asks Justin out hasn't messed things up.

AHH, you kill me with this story, but I love you for it... unless it ends badly and then I will TAKE YOU TO COURT ;)