[Report This]Date: Sep 14, 2019 5:03 pm Title: PRECINCT BLUES PART 8: STATE ISSUED BRACELETS CERTAINLY AREN'T MADE BY TIFFANY & CO. : A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Brian is everything Michael could never be and Michael used the fact that as a abused kid Brian would hate to see anyone hurt so Michael used that weakness to bask in Brian's shadow while also resenting his place in that shadow.
Then Deb and Vic showed Brian affection which also ratched up the resentment especially if Uncle Vic praised Brian while also lecturing Michael to do better.
Then along comes Justin who showed Brian that he saw past the Legend and mask to the heart of Brian while accepting that Brian is not a perfect man but living him still flaws and all and the jealousy increases because Justin fought for a place by Brian's side and he came to outshine Brian another thing Michael could never do.
In just a few hours Justin did something that Michael could never anything and he had years Justin could be seen as an equal to the King of Liberty Avenue while Michael was pushed further into the shadows by a seventeen year old with very little experience.
Justin showed he was on Brian's level and that despite everything he could still achieve his goals while Michael had to lie and steal.
Michael and Lindsay desire Brian but they also hate him because while they would lie down and whine about not getting what they desire, Brian works hard to get everything and doesn't let anything get in his way to be the best.
Brian should've left Michael behind after graduation but because of a misplaced sense of loyalty he stuck around to let the abuse continue and now because of the truth finally being shown to him is Brian ready to let go of those who seek to destroy him for their own selfish reasons.
I say burn that prison Michael had set up for Brian to the ground and plant a community garden.
[Report This]Date: Sep 14, 2019 12:47 pm Title: PRECINCT BLUES PART 8: STATE ISSUED BRACELETS CERTAINLY AREN'T MADE BY TIFFANY & CO. : A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Cliffhangers - my love , hate relationship ! LOL Great chapter and wonderful detail. Your writing always amazes me and this was no exception. Fantastic writing, my dear !!!
[Report This]Date: Sep 14, 2019 12:18 pm Title: PRECINCT BLUES PART 8: STATE ISSUED BRACELETS CERTAINLY AREN'T MADE BY TIFFANY & CO. : A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Interesting look at who Darius mom and Stone really are. He'll definately need help to see why Michael thinks the way he thinks.
Date: Sep 14, 2019 10:14 am Title: PRECINCT BLUES PART 8: STATE ISSUED BRACELETS CERTAINLY AREN'T MADE BY TIFFANY & CO. : A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
I fell asleep last night too early to read this. I was so excited you received so many reviews... SNO... she did this to me once before... before I could reach a monumental review number! Oh well! I was surprised by her comments though. Maybe you should have used: Is the Pope is Catholic? And Nadia. Way back then, I was fairly newly married, but it's one of the few times that I DEMANDED the TV was MINE! But you were a youngen yet when that happened. I never thought about that while reading. You were just a 'wee little thing'... All that said...
I thoroughly enjoyed the easy, fun banter at the beginning between Darius, his mother, and Judge Stone. And right before you made the comment that to see Stone in that setting... it crossed my mind: What a sight to see a JUDGE in. But it's the laid back stuff like that... that makes a story so much more enjoyable to read.
TIME TO SPECULATE...
Michael, in my opinion, was always jealous of Brian. Brian came into a new school... instantly had attention, besides being handsome, SMART, and athletic... all three things Michael could never hope to be or become. But then Brian defended him, took punches for him, did his homework for him, gave him status. A sexual prowess. Who would want to lose that? Without Brian by his side, he never had anything. Wouldn't have been a blip on anyone's radar. Then the ultimate, Michael wanted to be in Brian's bed... someplace Brian didn't want him. Jealousy, jealousy... (I will be posting a one-shot today-it kind of has this in it)... anyway, then he brought Brian home. Vic and Deb loved him. causing more jealousy. But Michael didn't want to lose that status... so let's keep Brian needing him... thus going to Jack. But all these attributes, as they got older, and Michael was put more and more on the back burner, he grew to hate him. Realized he would never have him. Not the way he wanted. Enter a seventeen-year-old twink who got everything Michael ever wanted... HATE ensues.
That's my take on everything, but I am so very anxious to see what else you have come up with, as I'm sure it will be monumental and pull this all together.
Did Michael make promises to people (as Brian's best friend) that he was not able to carry out - thus getting himself in trouble? How many people were giving him money that he had a million dollars, yet wasn't able to fulfill promises? (yes, I'm speculating.)
Oh well, it was entertaining. As I said, anxious to see your take on why Michael hates Brian. (Justin's a given.)
HUGS ~Cathy
[Report This]Date: Sep 14, 2019 7:40 am Title: PRECINCT BLUES PART 8: STATE ISSUED BRACELETS CERTAINLY AREN'T MADE BY TIFFANY & CO. : A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
And 700!
Author's Response:
You are simply AMAZING, Claire. As is everyone who made reaching this major milestone in my writing career possible. THANK YOU SO MUCH for sticking with me during this story, and all the others. It's truly a validation (especially on this story) that is treasured beyond words.
LOVE YOU ALL,
~Nichelle
[Report This]Date: Sep 14, 2019 7:40 am Title: PRECINCT BLUES PART 8: STATE ISSUED BRACELETS CERTAINLY AREN'T MADE BY TIFFANY & CO. : A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
699!
[Report This]Date: Sep 14, 2019 7:39 am Title: PRECINCT BLUES PART 8: STATE ISSUED BRACELETS CERTAINLY AREN'T MADE BY TIFFANY & CO. : A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
698!
[Report This]Date: Sep 14, 2019 7:39 am Title: PRECINCT BLUES PART 8: STATE ISSUED BRACELETS CERTAINLY AREN'T MADE BY TIFFANY & CO. : A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Too tempting! I'm cheating again :-)
[Report This]Date: Sep 14, 2019 7:38 am Title: PRECINCT BLUES PART 8: STATE ISSUED BRACELETS CERTAINLY AREN'T MADE BY TIFFANY & CO. : A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Great external POV that could highlight a sordid motive.
Thank you for the quick updates!
[Report This]Date: Sep 14, 2019 5:25 am Title: PRECINCT BLUES PART 8: STATE ISSUED BRACELETS CERTAINLY AREN'T MADE BY TIFFANY & CO. : A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
So, stage is set. Its Always good to know things on wider views, with these characters.
Date: Sep 14, 2019 3:49 am Title: PRECINCT BLUES PART 8: STATE ISSUED BRACELETS CERTAINLY AREN'T MADE BY TIFFANY & CO. : A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Oh dear still so much to unravel