Date: Aug 24, 2018 3:47 pm Title: Chapter 22
Hi! Another awesome chapter! I'm so in love with your story, your writing-style, your characters...
Again, you've made it clear how different their minds work... Justin has a guilty conscience, because he didn't talked first to Brian about being also a possible father to Gus. And in my opinion, he's right, because that's an important decision and he should've talked about it with Brian first. But, Brian wants what is best for Gus and that's definitely Justin as the other father. So, no problems here, but I think Justin's also right, that they should also include Gus regarding a possible adoption. And I also think, to put Justin as Gus' legal guardian would be enough for now.
As for the drinking... I would've never expected Brian to be angry about Justin. I expected exactly that ... that he's angry about Lindsay. But, I've expected him also to be angry about himself. I think, he slowly realizes that he hadn't only hurt Justin and Luke (and also himself) with his decision to cut Justin out of his and Luke's lifes but also Gus. Sure, it was Lindsay who manipulated Justin and from her point of view it's understandable why she told Justin to stay away... she must had been really afraid that Gus would had mentioned Luke to Justin. It surely would have been hard to include a five or six year old boy in this web of lies. And, I think, even if Brian hadn't thought much about it, it must had fit him perfectly. But he doesn't seem to have realized then, how much he also hurt Gus and his feelings with this. Terrible, how this whole betrayal worked...
But, that's in the past! It can't be changed anymore. They can only move on and do better! And I'm so glad to see, they try! I'm very happy about their talks and how they communicate with each other! Again, that's another step in the right direction! They're getting closer, and that's a good basis for anything that may, hopefully, happen between them (i'm still dying here... :-) ) Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Awwwwww, thank you so much for your kind words :)
Yes, Justin probably should have talked to Brian first, but with communication between them being what it is at the moment, I guess it's good they at least talked after the conversation with Gus and worked it out together :)
After having hurt Justin so badly, Brian would do whatever he could to make it up to Justin now. The same for his sons: Brian would do whatever it took to make Gus and Luke happy and if that means accepting Justin as a second father to Gus, Brian will gladly do that.
The thing is that for years Brian believed with everything in him that he has done the right thing by keeping Luke a secret from Justin. Now Justin knows and Brian can see how much pain and hurt his decision has caused the only man he has ever loved in his life. And you are right, he's slowly beginning to understand that his decision back then didn't only affect him and Justin, it also affected Luke and especially Gus, who was older and knew Justin from when they had still been together.
Of course Lindsay also played a part in it and I agree, her manipulations and driving Justin away worked well for Brian at the time, but we know she had her own reasons and they had nothing to do with Gus or his well-being, which is what's making Brian so angry.
As for being anrgy at himself - Brian is slowly starting to realise that he has hurt the people he claims to love most in his life and how much he has hurt each and every one of them. Once that realisation really hits home... Well... we'll see what will happen then.
As you said: They are communicating now and that's a step in the right direction! They are moving on and doing it together - that's a good thing :)
Date: Aug 23, 2018 1:33 pm Title: Chapter 22
Smart move for both of them. I'm believing Gus would say yes to the adoption, but yeah, give it time.
Justin really doesn't know this new Brian if he jumped to the conclusion of Brian using his old pain management techniques.
As if Craig would ever be father of the year. Ha! A good father he may have been at one time. Maybe when Justin was younger. Molly younger. Now, not so much. Besides, Brian's doing a great job and trying to correct his wrongs.
Author's Response:
I think at this point Gus might still be a bit too young to really understand it all, but in a bit of time... who knows what he'll say? I think he would love to have Justin as his father legally as well.
Justin and Brian need to get to know each other again. A lot has happened to both of them in the last 5 years and they have both changed a lot... It takes time to get to know who they are now.
Yes, Brian is trying. Maybe a bit too hard at times and maybe he's overdoing it (pushing for adoption after one conversation between Gus and Justin?!?), but he's trying and he wants to make it up to Justin.
More will be up soon! Thanks for your comment :)
[Report This]Date: Aug 23, 2018 12:13 pm Title: Chapter 22
Miscommunications. I'm glad they got that straighten out.
Author's Response:
A step in the right direction - definitely. They're finally communicating!
Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it. More will be up soon :)
Date: Aug 23, 2018 10:19 am Title: Chapter 22
Great chapter. Love that they are growing closer even though they don't realize it just yet. Terrific writing.
Author's Response:
A step in the right direction - definitely!
Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it. More will be up soon :)
Date: Aug 23, 2018 3:41 am Title: Chapter 22
Great step for them, they talked and decided together.
Author's Response:
A step in the right direction - definitely :)
Date: Aug 23, 2018 1:29 am Title: Chapter 22
I understand their reasoning for doing what they are with Gus, but they really are moving too fast. I’m glad that Justin put the breaks on things a little.
Author's Response:
Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. We'll see how it will work out for them :)
More will be up soon!