Reviewer: aglaja5 Signed [Report This]
Date: Mar 15, 2021 8:56 am Title: Chapter 10

Hi again! Yeah, it‘s sad, that your reply is gone (it was such a long one), but I've already read it on Saturday! What a great reaction from your grandma. Maybe that's also the difference between us. I think not only my parents would have reacted terrible if I would have went away so far, but also at least one of my grandmas would habe been so worried. She always was scared or worried... My eldest son will be 18 next year and I really try to be prepared because he already mentioned that he maybe wants to study in Basel. So, kids have to make their own experiences and go their own way but for parents I think it's always hard.

Oh, this chapter made me really angry of Justin and his behavior (although I understand that those steps are necessary for your story and its development ;-) ). But after all they went through together, it's so absolutely not fair how he is treating Brian. He‘s a coward! Although I think his real reasons are so obvious and I also think the only time he was really honest in this chapter was when he told Ethan that he should stop pushing him into his ex-boyfriends arms. Because we all know, and I think deep down inside Justin knows himself what could, will happen if he spends more time with Brian, because I don't think that they could be just friends... But to ignore him is just such a pathetic behavior, yes even cruel. And I think he should have really thought himself about the money situation. I mean, I can understand that he's afraid of losing Gus, but he should have offered the money which is Brians money to Brian by himself. And also regarding Gus I think, Brian's totally in his rights - Gus is his son! He has risked his life for both of them and Justin has to deal with the fact that Brian might want to live with Gus. He can't just ignore this. Of course I want Ethan to just go away and the three of them live happily together :-) , but the facts are not like that at the moment. One possibility would be that Gus would live with Brian for a week and the other with Ethan and Justin ... Justin's objection to Brian's emotional state isn't entirely wrong, of course. So far we have learned little about it. Brian behaves so normal. Does he have nightmares? Does he have physical problems? An important part is also to talk to Gus, to maybe let him have a say in whatever decision will be made. Thankfully, Ethan and Justin didn't adopt Gus. They haven‘t, have they? Would that even be possible? I have to admit I have no idea.

It's so heartbreaking to imagine Brian all by himself, so alone after what he went through. And I think he's really brave to confront Justin - we have seen through his sarcasm how hard this was for him.

I really would like to know what Ethan really thinks about all this. I mean, if he loved the person he lost at least a bit like Justin loved Brian, then he must be aware of what this could mean for their relationship... Maybe he even knows better than Justin at this moment...

And it‘s not so important, but I asked myself, Ethan and Justin, they are monogamous, aren‘t they? You see, you really moved me with this chapter. It was so heartbreaking and intense... such a difficult situation... Can‘t wait until Sunday! Stay healthy and warmest regards!

Author's Response:

Oh yeah, it's harder on the parents than on the child that moves away. But I am sure you will be fine, if he decides to move to Basel. Just think of all the vacations you can take visiting him :) 

I can totally understand your anger at Justin's behaviour! The way he behaves towards Brian is wrong on soooo many levels and Brian would have really deserved better from Justin. Then again, I think Justin is really confused and unable to cope with Brian's reappearance. We all know that he still loves Brian, we know how he himself described the kiss and I think it scares him that he loves Brian like that when he feels like he should be loyal to Ethan, who he has built a life with in recent years. He's just really torn at the moment.

Let's just say that things won't get easier for Justin anytime soon. Poor guy will be torn between his feelings for Brian and his feelings for Ethan for quite a bit to come :/

I agree, Brian and Justin couldn't be friends and unfortunately, that's something that will become very clear in upcoming chapters. 

As for the money, I am sure Justin didn't mean to hold back Brian's money on purpose. I think he honestly hasn't thought about it, being so torn by his own feelings and emotions. He should have thought about it, but I think with everything going on, he just forgot :(

And as for Gus - I agree: Brian is Gus' father and if Brian wants Gus to live with him, there isn't much that Justin can do against it. No, Justin and Ethan didn't adopt Gus. For the sake of this story Justin has custody of Gus, kind of a legal guardianship, but he has not adopted Gus. Now that Brian is back, of course Brian as his biological parent would have a right to custody as well. 

We will hear from Gus soon about his thoughts concerning staying with Brian.

Brian's mental state will become a bigger part of this story soon. Justin's concerns aren't totally unfounded, let's put it that way. Brian has been through an unbelievable ordeal and of course that will show in some ways. We'll soon find out how :(

You bring up a very interesting point about Ethan: For now he's trying to be the voice of reason, trying to get Justin to be reasonable, but I agree with you, he must be aware of how deep Justin's love for Brian ran and still runs. He can't be blind to that, can he? Well, we'll find out...

And yes, Justin and Ethan are monogamous. 

As you can see, lots of different plot points will develop more soon and the story will move forward now that everyone is over the first shock of Brian still being alive and showing up in Toronto.

As usual, thanks very much for your long review :) It's much appreciated! Stay safe and more will be up tomorrow!