Date: Nov 30, 2019 7:56 pm Title: Chapter 4: The Interview
Oh my goodness, altough I‘ve seen the Show over and over again, it‘s hard to read a summary of all the things Justin experienced, lived through and endured in the last five years - and that at an age of 17! I like that you also point out the factor that since getting kicked out from home he hasn‘t had his own home. Sure, the loft feels like home, but let‘s be honest, in the end it's Brian's, and Brian can decide if Justin stays or if he has to leave. He has no place to call his own where he can really feel safe and secure... that‘s why I love stories in which they‘re looking together for a new home or extend the loft to the floor below... Brian with red and puffy eyes - I also feel sorry for him, his concern for Justin must nearly kill him....
Author's Response:
Little hints that Brian is Feeling Things is a favorite of mine, since he rarely comes out and says anything.
Justin basically being homeless except for the generosity of Debbie and Brian and Daphne (and Ethan for a moment) since he was 17 has always been such a difficult thing about his story arc that I don't think the show did justice to. Home, in its many meanings, is so important and where did Justin really feel at home during the show? It makes me sad just thinking about it. And too many queer youth have faced the same thing (my wife was nearly kicked out at 16 when she came out to her parents) and moany more of them don't have the good fortune (such that it was) that Justin did.
Date: Feb 13, 2019 4:10 am Title: Chapter 4: The Interview
REally enjoying this story. Your questioning of Jsutin by the Psychiatrist is right on. When you put it in context of the show, he really has significant reasons to be be Depressed and has had a lot of stuff happen to him. Isn't TV grand?
Author's Response:
Thank you for reading and for you kind words! Yes, once I was writing I was actually a bit surprised how much in Justin's life could contribute to him being depressed. His not really having a stable home is always what stuck with me through the series.
Date: Nov 07, 2018 8:20 pm Title: Chapter 4: The Interview
what a great chapter. At least Justin is open to talking about his problems. That should help with recovery if possible.
Author's Response:
Yes! Justin responds to direct questions...it's just a matter of asking the correct ones!
[Report This]Date: Nov 05, 2018 7:51 pm Title: Chapter 4: The Interview
I have to say that this doctor was most thorough and actually listened. I sometimes think Doctors ask questions but don't really hear the answers.
Author's Response:
Yep this doctor did as well as he could!
Date: Nov 05, 2018 5:13 pm Title: Chapter 4: The Interview
Justin is not going to see the end of the tunnel any time soon! Poor guy!
I imagine Brian won't be happy to hear about Justin's violent thoughts, but he might understand that Justin can't do anything more than what he is doing at the hospital. Mel and Lindsay might become drastic and forbid him any contact with Gus.Then, the sh*t is going to hit the fan and everybody will know.
Author's Response:
No, nothing will be resolved anytime soon - lots to write and lots to read!
We're going to see people's reactions to his thoughts, stayed tuned!
Date: Nov 05, 2018 12:15 pm Title: Chapter 4: The Interview
I see a long road ahead.
Was Justin allowing or using Brian, albeit subconsciously, to replace Craig and his functions as a father? Interesting.
I liked that Brian kept their first visit light. Justin catching him being dorky was cute.
Author's Response:
Definitely a long road ahead of them...lots of story to read :)
We'll find out more about these thoughts for sure - stay tuned.
I love writing the sweet parts of Brian and Justin's relationship that no one gets to see.