[Report This]Date: Dec 01, 2019 12:34 pm Title: Chapter 7: You'll Never Know, Dear
Oh my Goodness, I love this chapter! Again, so heartbreaking, so painful, but also so absolutely perfectly written. To imagine, Brian sitting in the car, calling Daphne, and all the stuff he‘s doing and thinking afterwards. I have no words, I think, the way you portray Brian, what he does, what he thinks is absolutely perfect. And I have already often thought so, not only Justin needs therapy, for Brian it would be also good. That he always wants to take the blame for everything. That he thinks, that because of his love and because he allows himself to be happy, dreadful things happen to Justin is just as fucked up as Justin's violent thoughts about Brian and Gus.
Luckily there is Daphne! I love the way you let her talk to Brian, setting him straight about some important things, making it clear to him what he had done really done to Justin with this departure („I knew you had a high opinion of yourself but, really, you are not that important or powerful." - even in this dramatic moment, you manage to make me laugh - that‘s one thing I really really so love aout your story and your writing-style).
And I love the way you let them talk! „This is it for me, kid" - Justin needed to hear those things Brian said and Brian also needed to hear that he finally has to stop making decisions for Justin. Wonderful, amazing chapter!
Author's Response:
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
It feels so good to read that what I meant to convey is landing with you. And yes, the humor is sprinkled in, because if I've learned anything, even in our most painful moments, we can also still laugh at the absurdity of life.
Date: Nov 26, 2018 1:48 pm Title: Chapter 7: You'll Never Know, Dear
"The world in which I don't want you, that doesn't exist. Okay?"
This is probably the most Brian thing I've read in a long, long time. He can't just say "I love you" or "I need you" straight out and simply. Yet, somehow, his convolution is an even more powerful statement. Love this.
Author's Response:
Thank you! That is why I love Brian’s character so much and why he is so hard to write! I’m so glad you feel I was able to capture him.
[Report This]Date: Nov 21, 2018 4:03 pm Title: Chapter 7: You'll Never Know, Dear
I bet scenes like THAT don’t happen often in psych wards... lol. TAG
Author's Response:
Lol nope. But when do Brian and Justin ever do what’s usual?
[Report This]Date: Nov 13, 2018 4:48 pm Title: Chapter 7: You'll Never Know, Dear
Between Daphne and Tori, Justin and Brian will both get the help they need.
Author's Response:
They are lucky to have Daphne and now Tori!
Date: Nov 12, 2018 2:16 am Title: Chapter 7: You'll Never Know, Dear
Lord, love Daphne. Made Brian get his head on straight. Tori ain't so bad herself.
Author's Response:
I know, I adore Daphne. I’m glad you’re liking Tori. My hope is that she becomes a recurring original character.
Date: Nov 11, 2018 1:36 pm Title: Chapter 7: You'll Never Know, Dear
Wow, just wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tissue box time.
Author's Response:
<3 oh wow! thank you!!!
Date: Nov 11, 2018 11:10 am Title: Chapter 7: You'll Never Know, Dear
Spitfire is a great name for Daphne; of course she would hunt Brian down to get him to see what he has done.
Wonderful chapter!
Author's Response:
I've always loved Daphne. She loves both Justin and Brian and knows that Brian needs tough love. She's not afraid of him.