Nichelle:

  Evil Evil.  I'm so glad that everyone is in agreement about Michael and his conniving ways, and I'm pleased to see that all of them are going to work together with their partners.  Now, hopefully, they can put a stop to his next level of conniving and manipulating.

I'M FINALLY READING AND CATCHING UP. I SHOULD ONLY BE BUSY FOR ABOUT THREE DAYS.

Great update here. I agree with option three. Only it would be nice if there was ASSURANCE attached to the fact that Michael won't be able to cause pronlems. Michael is all about "If There's A Will, There's A Way."  And nobody can say he is lacking "will". Look what all he's managed to do so far. Maybe the counsilors should take turns shadowing him for the sake of their patients.

I have to wonder how things are going back in Pittsburgh with Jen, Mel and Diane talking to Deb. I wonder if they will accomplish removing thse rose-colored glasses where her son is concerned. If they don't manage to do so, maybe when Carl leaves her ass, she will finally get the message.

The only positive thing about everyone being back in Pittsburgh, is they will have those three women in their corner. When Diane fires Deb, and neither she nor Michael can get a job anywhere, maybe they will have to MOVE!!

I do worry about those"other men" on the island. When Michael hooks up with them, all hell will break loose. Good thing they have all bonded now, because strengh in numbers just might prove their salvation.

As for the Blake and Ted situation, I'm hoping Ted will be opened-minded regarding the Tino situation. Ted himself, has been having the craving, a way to deal with the stress, so he needs to understand Blake's fears and concerns, and not judge. And yes, god forbid, Michael got ahold of that info. Let's hope these "other men" aren't aware of this.

HUGS  ~Cathy

What, a new enemy?? Like they need more than Michael & Deb....yikes! I hope the next update will be soon or I'm gonna lose sleep if it's not lol hint hint hahaha

So Cruel To Leave It There!!!

Lucky for I have some patience or I would lock you in a room with Michael and Deb with no ventilation or escape ;)

Warning Carl is a good idea he needs all the facts not Deb and Michael's version of everything so he can make an informed decision to stay or go?

Michael so deserves a beat down along with Deb!!

Easy to say (not the talk about Michael and speak your mind) from the counselor POV; I'm not sure it will be easy to follow for the guys.

That fucker!

Better get the truths out now.

Read the last two chapters.  Terrific writing.  Of course, I am always happy when Mikey is in BIG trouble.  So happy for the update.   Can't believe this story is almost two years worth of writing for you.  You must be exhausted having to deal with Mikey for so long.  LOL  Love, love, love your writing.  Hope all is well with you.

Cutting The Novotnys out of all their lives is a really good start, but sitting and talking to their partners is a Great New Beginning to fixing he problems and healing.

I would rather Michael was out in a boat and sent to the end of the earth with a a bottle of water and sandwich, or sent to a deserted island with Deb and they are never heard from again but that is just me lol

Good to know that when they go home the won't  have to deal with The Avenue defending Deb, they tolerated her for Brian and once she is confronted like Michael (who should leave a week or two after everyone else) they can ignore her too.

Can't Wait For The Next Chapter :)

never liked Debbie

Ooh... I feel special. Two chapters in one day! Thank you so much for that.

Can I have the pleasure of castrating Michael? I remember reading a story once where the author was having this person telling Michael all the different ways she castrated cows when she was younger on her farm. Some of them were pretty gruesome. I could go back and find the one that sounds the most painful, and fully execute it. Though I've never been a farmer, determination to rid a malevolent person of said balls, I think I could find immense pleasure in doing the deed.

So that answered my question of why Michael was in LeMont's and all my subsequent questions of what went on there, but I'm not sure if the questions Blake asked, were actually answered. What was Melanie doing there? And why did you all have that reaction in reference to her being at the restaurant?

Why didn't Brian and Mel check with the hospital and Lindsay's doctors as to how Michael learned what was in Lindsay's medical records? If the doctors realized the cause of their patients condition, they certainly would have had an investigation ongoing at the clinic/hospital. I was actually wondering if Gus had died when you stated Lindsay suffered from toxemia and unknown stress disorder, and Brian swallowed his own tears and left Lindsay and Mel alone so they could grieve for their lost dream. But at the time, Melanie just mused on the fact that Gus was near stillborn. But the rest of it, lead me to believe he didn't make it.

And what the hell? A SAFETY NET????  Michael?  After all the cruel and sadistic things he said and did, NOBODY is worth staying friends with someone like that. Especially allowing them to drive your partner, whom you love, away. Under no circumstance can I atone Brian staying friends with him. Deb or No Deb... Nope, not worth it. Brian had Ted, Emmett and Justin. He DID NOT need Debbie.

Btw, is Lindsay still alive? I'm only asking because Brian said the anxiety disorder she has, and she figured she was going to die.

Melanie must have had a real heart-to-heart with all the counsellors, as none of them appeared surprised by what everyone was talking about.

Absolutely loved this chapter. You gave us a lot to contemplate about.

XOXO ~ Cathy

The second Deb saw Brian as the perfect scapegoat for Michael then the others who came later she lost the right to call any of them The Sons of Her Heart.

Michael is one smart A-Hole when it comes to getting what he wants and hurting others.

They can't hold onto the crutch known as Debra Jane Novotny anymore cause if she was given the choice to save Michael or one of her lost boys, she would mow them down to protect her baby.

Now Michael would mow his own mother down if it meant everyone would focus on him.

An innocent child died because Michael didn't want his favorite toy focus on someone else.

Deb taught Michael well and now he...they need to understand that once the ties are severed not even God himself can mend it.

They will be expecting anger, silent treatment then after a week or two all is forgiven and the status quo remains the same.

Melanie is giving Brian, Ted and Emmett a chance to see Michael and Deb for who they really are, and to stop letting them yank on the chain they were shackled with for being allowed near Michael.

Blake, Drew and Justin could see through Michael's machinations because they refused to bow under Deb's bullying or Michael's whining.

Now that eyes are being opened and ears are finally hearing then the talk everyone needs to have with their partners she be very interesting.

Love Getting Another Update :)

Wow, another fantastic chapter.  You really threw a curve announcing that Gus had died.  Wonderful story.  Terrific writing.