Date: Nov 19, 2018 12:24 pm Title: Chapter 1
poor boys
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That was such a terrible time in all their lives, but especially Brian and the older ones because Justin was a son or like a son to them. Thank you so much for reading this story, Coleamber. I hope to have the final story in this trilogy ready by the end of the year. Hope to see you then. Huge hugs, Grammy
Date: Nov 04, 2018 11:21 pm Title: Chapter 1
I have to agree with you about Craig. Didn't he go from hitting Justin and subsequently kicking him out, to refusing Justin tuition money, and on to having him arrested in front of his store? It's been quite a while since I watched some of that. But those were three key points on the worthlessness of his character. No character growth at all.
Anyway, if you will write one more on this, I will gladly follow. I love your writing. So it's always a pleasure to read something you've written. I have to apologize for all the misspelled words toward the end of my last review. I had literally fallen asleep while writing it. I woke probably twenty minutes later, my head back on the rocking chair, and my laptop sitting precariously on the arm of the chair. I hit send, and went to bed.
Looking forward to the next "After" in your series.
XOXO ~ Cathy
Author's Response:
There are a few characters from QAF that I truly detested. Craig was always very high on that list. Even in my stories where he is only mentioned but not seen, it was always in a negative light. I simply can't see him in any other way. He is one of those parents who looks good on the outside, but is rotten inside.
I've already started on the third installment of this series, which had only been meant as a one-shot, but I had to continue on thanks to comments like yours. The title for the final installment is 'Aftercare' and I am eager to hear what you think of it. I do hope you will find that it answers any lingering questions.
Please don't apologize for your writing. I have no trouble understanding anything you write. And I've been so tired at times when writing that I am in shock as to how many mistakes I made when I check out my work the next day. LOL! And believe me, my beta is my lifesaver. She cleans up a lot of mistakes and makes me look good. My biggest problem is in the form of commas and sentences that are way too long. She trims them down and does a great job at it.
Again, thank you for your wonderful comments, Cathy. Warmest hugs, Grammy
Date: Nov 02, 2018 4:56 am Title: Chapter 1
Grammy, many tears were shed while reading this. They started as soon as I got to Daph, and the rest of the story, proved hard to read.
I knew Jennifer was going to be hateful and furious. At least, so far, she's keeping it in. It would do Jennifer some good if she reflects on the days before prom, where she sat in Debbie's kitchen and told Justin he had to go, after he said he wasn't. But if those thoughts do enter her mind, she'll probably convince herself that Chris wouldn't have hit him if Brian wasn't there. Something else never revealed, (the court case was non-existence), is why Hobbs had a bat in the car. He probably planned it, beforehand. Did it surprise anybody that Craig taylor ws a asshilw.
I really liked this. I suppose we get to hear from Emmett and Ted, and the girls, afterward. Please keep Brian safe as everyone waits for Justin ti wake up.
Really Like This! Terrific, and That You!
Hugs ~ Cathy
Author's Response:
Hi Cathy. As always, your comments are so interesting. I am sorry for the tears, but of course that's the point of the story. We all suffered so much when we watched that horrific scene and cried even harder when we saw how Brian reacted. We would have had to be made of stone if it hadn't hit us as hard as it did.
You are the second person who reminded me of something I had totally forgotten (shame on me), and that's how Justin ended up going to the prom in the first place. I certainly would have made a few changes to this story if I had recalled how Debbie, Jen, and Vic convinced Justin to attend. However, this has now inspired me to think about writing one more story about this event and make it a trilogy. The new story would take into consideration how others had reason to feel a little guilty about Justin being at the prom. And I would continue on up to the beginning of Season 2. A lot had to happen during that month after the bashing. I hope you will join me with that story once it is completed too.
You also brought up an interesting point about Hobbs and the bat, etc. That is something that I might explore too. Btw, I hate Craig so much it was actually fun writing him as the jerk he was. And interestingly enough, they never did mention his name concerning the bashing, at least not that I can remember from the show. That's why I thought what I wrote sounded true to his character.
Thank you so much for always making me excited to see comments from you. Huge hugs, Grammy
[Report This]Date: Nov 02, 2018 2:57 am Title: Chapter 1
Well done. Can't wait to see what else we missed.
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Thank you, YumYum. I am now seriously contemplating one more story to continue on with this event. If it done, I hope to see you then. Huge hugs, Grammy
Date: Nov 01, 2018 9:57 pm Title: Chapter 1
Just perfect in explaining the hours after the bashing. It was not given that detail in the series. Probably because that episode was the end of the season and by the time it returned people wouldn't have been as interested. What was also overlooked was that Justin initially did not want to go to the prom, but Jen, Debbie & Vic made him go. Brian was blamed, but if they had let him stay home, it would not have happened, but then again the story wouldn't have had such a plot to follow !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful writing as usual.
Author's Response:
I actually think that the way they ended Season One was absolutely brilliant. I'm quite sure that I wasn't the only one who was dying inside clear up until the day that Season 2 began because we weren't given any clues as to the outcome of the bashing. That said, it left a lot to the imagination once the show did return and we had no idea how everyone else handled what had happened to Justin.
You just brought up something that I am ashamed to say I had completely forgotten... that Debbie, Jen, and Vic convinced Justin he should go to the prom because he wasn't going to when Brian said no. If I had recalled such an important detail, this story would have been written a bit differently. However, it has now inspired me to turn this plot into a trilogy. I am seriously considering following through to include more details up until the point of Season 2 beginning. I hope it will work out. If so, I hope you will join me for that story too.
Thank you so much for leaving such helpful comments, Mamab. I always look forward to hearing from you. Warm hugs, Grammy