Date: Apr 06, 2017 8:27 pm Title: BEFORE I LET GO: Chapter One
Great intro and definitely lays out the premise of this new story of yours. Definitely one that will be WELL worth the wait for each update.
The counsellors definitely have their hands full with this lot. I get the impression that things are going to get worse before they get better.
What is it that has Justin so angry. I know Michael is a huge part of it. But he's been dealing with that for years now. Has said or done something to infer the Brian did something? or is it that he really has just had it and is too tired to continue without a reprieve?
Feel so bad for Ben. Michael hasn't changed even after all these years? Why on earth did Brian just ignore Michael? why doesn't he tell him to mind his own business? why not stick up for Justin rather than just stay quiet?
For that matter, I was a bit shocked at Ted and Emmett too. I've always seen Emmett as the more reasonable one of the bunch. Able to see through Michael's crap and tantrums.
I like the letter idea the counsellors have and am looking forward to what you write there. I hope those are the starting points for them to start communicating. Even Ben and Michael in a way. I think for for the fact that I like Ben and want him to be happy, and perhaps if I'm to be honest, if Ben left Michael, then that would open the door even more for Michael to mope and try to have the others around him. I hope that really communication happens at some point. I think that comment couls just be spot on, that the other couples need to start healing so that B&J can as well. It's going to take Emmett and Ted seeing the harm that Michael is doing, for them to open their eyes and then to tell Brian what they are seeing as well.
All I know is I am already incredibly hooked. I can tell that this is going to be a fairly emotional story. I think I'll need to prepare myself at each update to go through the roller coaster of anger, frustration and possibly tears.
Amazing start!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers,
Elaine
Date: Apr 06, 2017 8:22 pm Title: FIRE and ICE: Chapter One
I hope they will be able to meet Blake's grandfather and sister and that it will change their mind in a good way.
I think, deep down, Michael wants his friends' couples exploded so they can be single again and live like they did years ago. He is unable to grow up: too many responsibilities, too boring!
It's good Mel is trying to help them; she opened her mind and her eyes.
Date: Apr 06, 2017 8:03 pm Title: THE WIFE or THE MISTRESS: Chapter One
The positive thing in this is that the "others" have been able to meet and share their pain, concerns and get to better know each other.
Date: Apr 06, 2017 7:46 pm Title: IN or OUT: Chapter One
Ben is seeing quite clearly, although he doesn't know why Michael acts the way he does. When Justin is in the neighborhood, Michael is jealous of what he has with Brian.
Date: Apr 06, 2017 7:19 pm Title: STAYING or GOING: Chapter One
I really love this story: it's real life, then hard to read and we only can hope you will lead us to better days, for almost everyone!
Emmett is such a good man.
Date: Apr 06, 2017 6:52 pm Title: BEFORE I LET GO: Chapter One
Whoa!! What a start! I remember this plot and I'm happy you decided to work on it.
The pain is palpable for almost all friends, and some of the counselors. I bet the one dealing with Michael will have to be very patient.
[Report This]Date: Apr 06, 2017 6:07 pm Title: FIRE and ICE: Chapter One
I stumbled upon this when I first woke up. Then I had to stay in bed and read for a couple of hours. What a unique idea. I'm digging it.
After I made myself stop reading to try and be productive, I gave up and went back to finish. Now, I'm caught up. Holy smokes. Looks like you've done it again. I'm hooked.
Since I am not now nor have I ever been a Michael fan, you hit the nail right through his dumb little head. You pegged (so to speak) Michael just the way I envisioned him both on the show and in fan fic. FABULOUS
I'm looking forward to seeing who stays together and who doesn't and why.
CLAPS MY HANDS WHILE JUMPING UP AND DOWN
Thank you
Date: Apr 06, 2017 6:03 pm Title: BOOK I: THE MESS WE’RE IN
Yeah, a new set of stories!!!
[Report This]Date: Apr 06, 2017 3:13 pm Title: FIRE and ICE: Chapter One
Having someone to talk to might help them. I hope so.
[Report This]Date: Apr 06, 2017 3:07 pm Title: THE WIFE or THE MISTRESS: Chapter One
It's good that Blake has Drew to back him up. The moment Ted said Michael didn't mean anything by it was the moment he blew it with Blake. We all know that Michael did mean something nasty.
[Report This]Date: Apr 06, 2017 2:15 pm Title: IN or OUT: Chapter One
Poor Ben. I always felt he and Michael never really fit. Michael had a way of changing depending on the partner he was with at the time. If it doesn't revolve around him he doesn't care.
[Report This]Date: Apr 06, 2017 1:28 pm Title: STAYING or GOING: Chapter One
Love this chapter. It puts some things into prospective. Especially love Em's message to Justin.
[Report This]Date: Apr 06, 2017 1:16 pm Title: BEFORE I LET GO: Chapter One
It looks like Michael is the cause for them all being ordered into counciling. The answer seems simple, get Michael out of the picture. But how to do that without making him sympathetic? If you put him in a coma, the only thing that would accomplish is having the others worry about him with the exception of Justin, Blake and Drew.
[Report This]Date: Apr 06, 2017 12:40 pm Title: BOOK I: THE MESS WE’RE IN
Wow, you have this all planned out. I look forward to chapter one.