Reviewer: Charlotte_Eats_Apples Signed [Report This]
Date: Jul 24, 2021 11:37 am Title: Breathe

I have so much to say about this chapter, I hope I remember it all.

Let's start with how much I love how Brian knows just what to do when Justin has a headache.

I can totally get how something so "small" as not being able to open your pills on your own can make you lose control in your mind, your brain can be so unforgiving of things you struggle with.

How much do I love that Brian talks to Jen? In my head, they talk often and Brian enjoys it more than he'll ever let on. Deb is an amazing surrogate mom, but Jen is, in my opinion, the number one Mumma for both boys.

I knew I loved Rob for a reason. Look at him showing up to check up on Justin and to try and talk some sense into our silly, but gorgeous boy.

The scene with Justin in his studio broke my heart, and I was so worried about what he was going to do with the knife. I was like, don't hurt your paintings... OR YOURSELF.

Holy shittake mushrooms, that swing/seat sounds amazing. I really hope it comes up more in this story. Not only did it give Brian the chance to be in control again, which I think he needs, but it also gives Justin the chance to have someone he loves to look after him in that way, which he probably craves more so now than ever before because he's having to take the lead a little more.

How does this story not have 5 stars? That shocks me.

Reviewer: mamab Signed [Report This]
Date: Dec 31, 2018 1:41 am Title: Breathe

Fantastic chapter.  The baby steps are growing and you are writing them perfectly.  Little by little progress will happen.  It is still sad that they have to deal with all of this, but it is how RL sometimes takes over people's lives.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much! You're right that we never know what will happen or when our lives will get turned upside down.

Reviewer: The SNO Signed [Report This]
Date: Dec 30, 2018 8:23 pm Title: Breathe

It's great that Justin found something that helps them rekindle their kinky ways! It gave him a goal and allowed Brian to be in control again. He also resumed his cooking, which was always a pleasure for him.

The first part of the chapter was hard to read; the despair Justin was feeling was so high. Thanks to Rob, he was able to avoid a huge crisis and found the strength to face his mental breakdown.

Author's Response:

I'm so glad you appreciated that part ;) I wanted them to be able to "diversify," and that seemed to be a good way to do it, and it did give Justin something to work on. Getting back into cooking is pretty big...a sign that things are getting better.

The first part being hard to read just means that it came across how I intended...the moments at his studio and in the bathroom with the mirror are Justin's parallel to Brian's breakdown in "Changed." Only Justin was alone for all of his, and Brian wasn't (even though he wanted to be). But he did find his strength.

Nowhere to go but up!