Date: Jul 31, 2018 10:44 am Title: Chapter 5
Hi! So sad, so terrible... with each chapter there's more pain! Why couldn't Ted forget to tell Brian... But then it would be a different story...
At least, Ted tries to argue with Brian, tries to make him see, to convince him... He tries through telling him all the important things which matters... "he wants a family..." "he has a right to know..." "You don't have the right to make that choice for him..." "he will never forgive you..." But it doesn't seem to be enough to reach something inside of Brian. I think - although Ted's a much better friend than Michael or Lindsay - he also doesn't see or understand how deep Brian's demons run, how damaged he really is.
And I'm curious, if there is more to come. If maybe Blake plays another important role. After reading the last chapter of "Back for good", I can't believe any longer that Jennifer will be the person who'll tell Brian to "get off his ass und work through his issues". I'll say something about her in my review for "Back for good". So, I think or maybe hope that it'll be either Mel or Blake. So, I'm curious... Will he let himself be influenced by Brian's threat and back down, say nothing more or will he try further to "help" Brian? After all, in my opinion it takes more to be just some friend or to become the godfather of Luke!
And again, I've to praise your writing-style. Those characters come to life in my imagination through your amazing writing-style. I could clearly see them in Brian's office, arguing, Ted being shocked and so on. Awesome! Looking forward to the next chapter! Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Yes, it would have been a completely different story if Ted hadn't said anything :/
Ted doesn't know as much about Brian's past as Michael and Lindsay would, so maybe he is underestimating the damage that has been done to Brian by his parents. Who knows? Maybe he didn't think Brian would ever actually go through with it...
Lets just say, you're on the right track there concerning the person who will get Brian to consider working through his issues.
As for Ted - his part in this story isn't over by a long shot ;)
Awwwww, your last paragraph made me blush - you're too nice :)
Date: Jul 30, 2018 4:51 pm Title: Chapter 5
I so agree with Ted! That's a huge betrayal.
Author's Response:
Yes, Ted is right about that one :/
Date: Jul 30, 2018 12:51 am Title: Chapter 5
Brian's thinking that Justin would hate him and "trap" him is exactly what jack had done and I'm sorry to say that it is EXACTLY WHAT BRIAN would have done. There was no thinking about Justin EVER
Author's Response:
The sad thing is, I think Brian really believed deep down that he had to do this for Justin - if only he had talked to Justin and hadn't gone by his own expectations, but had considered Justin's feelings :(
Date: Jul 30, 2018 12:22 am Title: Chapter 5
Wow, great chapter. Brian just thinks he always knows what is best. Can understand his reasons, but Justin is an adult and should be allowed to make his own decisions.
Author's Response:
Definitely :( This just goes to show that Brian doesn't always know best...
[Report This]Date: Jul 29, 2018 10:18 pm Title: Chapter 5
Oh god. It must have just about killed Ted not to be able to tell Justin. If only he had.
Author's Response:
Yeah, if only he had - life would have been very different for everyone involved. That's for sure :/