It is great that everyone's having a good time.  I can't believe Ben is still holding out hope for Michael ,but maybe he will get help.

Damn shame that Hunter had to give Michael a clue about him being a DOOFUS! Just goes to show that to some people common sense ain't common at all...SMH Hopefully the therapist can help him, or I have a feeling that the therapist will need their own shrink by the time he/she finishes talk to Michael.

I LOVE that all the boys got together and told Brian that Jenny wanted to go to Sea World. Those little guys are such gems and add a wealth of meaning to every life they touch. I love the fact that they see Jenny as their sister, and not just 'Mel's daughter'. 

The talk with Ben and Jenny almost broke my heart. They are both hurting in such different ways but from the same source. I'm glad that they've established that no matter what happens with Michael, they still have each other.

The banter between all of the adults is so special. Mel and Brian have indeed come a long way, as have Justin and Lindsay. It's good that she's finally settled in herself that she can allow Justin to shine, and he and Brian to liive their lives without feeling as though she has to keep up with the Taylor-Kinneys. I think it has taken a very heavy load off of Mel's shoulders, allowing her to relax at long last. 

I really do LOVE this story, StarBaby! It's such a feel good fic, and I look forward to delving into each chapter.

HAPPY WRITING and HUGS,

~Nichelle

What a fun time everyone is having, even Brian.  It's a shame when a son has to point out to his parent why he's being discluded.  And a shame when the father wants the son to tell him how to fix it.  Mikey is so clueless. Or maybe not.

I love this story so much.  A happy Brian makes me a happy person.  And, a miserable Mikey makes me even happier.  Great writing.

I so love that Billy went to get one of his dad's when he needed to talk and that now the late night talking and eating is a Boyd-Honeycutt Thing.

Max is so Adorable!

Him waiting outside his dad's door to see and talk to them then falling asleep is just so Cute!

I feel for Jenny who should be having her own quality with her daddies too but until Michael finally grows up she will feel left out.

Michael gave a great allusion of a grow up but he is a child who continuously expects everyone to take care of him and fix all his screw ups, everyone else grew up and Michael is far behind and refuses to catch up, he is lucky Justin gives him a minute cause with his previous behavior he wouldn't get an eyeroll of recognition for breathing without assistance.

Emmet kissing Jennifer instead of Drew was so Funny and Jennifer's pay back to Brian was Superb!

Thanks for the Update :)

Sounds like the Disney trip is coming along. You simply must get Brian out on a ride. It's no fair Emmett is having all the fun. Besides, Em needs a break. He needs his feet on the ground for a while. Just think how much Billy would love having his Buddy to hang around with. I guess we didn't get to hear about Disney from the boys' POV. I can see a wide-eyed Billy and Colton so very well.

Michael must not have taken the conversation in the diner to heart. He was told point blank they didn't want him around their kids. Yet he's upset he's not there. But he needs to realize that his daughter needed a father there, too. Hence the reason Ben is there.

Poor Ben. He's got a case of - What's the old adage - The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants. - You simply cannot just decide to stop loving somebody, no matter how hopeless.  And dear lord - Michael is a hopeless cause. He's forty-five and acts more of a child than Billy. Grow up Michael - or Go Away. Let people be happy. Does he plan to be a manchild until the day he dies? If he don't change - and soon - he's got many years of lonliness ahead.

Thanks for the update on this story. I've really been missing it.

HUGS ~ Cathy

Sadly I think Ben and Drew are right about Michael.  At least the kids are having fun.

Yay!  They told off Mikey.  Now Jenny needs to learn that Ben will always be there for her even if he's not with Michael.

Thank you, thank you, for that showdown in the Diner. Some hard truths were said. But, isn't it just like Michael to say,“Did Drew and Justin make this decision?”  It's like he thinks Brian and Emmett can't think for themselves. I'm surprised Michael didn't include Blake in that sentence. I ALMOST have to hand it to Michael, for sitting through everything Emmett said, instead of getting up and leaving. Which would have fit with the Michael Novotny we all know. Run away from your problems, instead of facing them head on. The big question is, will he take to heart what he was told, or will he dismiss it, and continue to try and assert himself into their lives?

I can only imagine what kind if horror everyone will deal with, if Michael finds out the plans to go to Disney. Especially, since Ben will be going too. It's pretty pathetic when an eight year old doesn't even like, or want to be around their father. I can understand children feeling that way, if their parent is abusive, which Michael isn't. Although when I think about it, he is in his own way. 

Are Deb and Carl going too? Michael won't try to follow them, will he? I can just see him showing up at Disneyland/Disneyworld, ignoring everything he was told.

I really felt bad for how deeply all ths affected Gus. He's way too young to have to feel this way. Although, I did get a chuckle when he referred to all of them as his posse.

Thank you for this wonderful update to this touching story.

{{{Big Hugs}}} Cathy =^..^=

Whoa, that was drastic and so much need: I hope the guys' intervention at the diner will be enough for Michael.

Did Michael get a clue.  Should I buy him a vowel?  Glad the kids decided that food was the answer to any problem.  Now I need a cupcake.

Do you know how awesomely sweet that is that Brian and Billy had late night talks?

Sounds like Dumbass Novotny struck again. He sure can make a fool of himself. And what's this about him still having feelings for Brian? That is just all kinds of wrong. And it's utterly pathetic that the kids are all witness to his cruelty and foul moods. How long before Brian and Justin, and Emmett and Drew, quit allowing Michael into their homes? The trip to Disney sounds heavenly. Being away from Michael's hatefulness can only bring them happiness.  It would serve Michael right if after accusing Ben, and lying to Ben about the therapist, if Ben didn't come home. That way Michael truly would be alone when the rest are at Disney.

Looking forward to the next chapter of this wonderful story.

XOXO ~ Cathy