Reviewer: The SNO Signed [Report This]
Date: Nov 27, 2016 3:26 pm Title: Chapter 15: POSSESSION OBSESSION: Michael (and others)

So much in this chapter!

But, the way Brian left Justin is not good news.

The part with Lindsay in the car was very funny. And it will blow in her face big time.

Happy that Etahn was heard by his friend who, I hope, will talk to Daphne.

Reviewer: emac66 Signed [Report This]
Date: Nov 21, 2016 7:19 pm Title: Chapter 15: POSSESSION OBSESSION: Michael (and others)

I was wondering if Michael had instigated the relationship between Ethan and justin. If he had given Ethan $$ to do so. I'm wondering what Phoebe will do now. surely she won't sit on the info will she?? She can't! At the very least she should tell Daphne. We know that Daph will come forward with the truth of it all.

thank goodness Ben stood his ground with Michael!! That Mel was there with him as well. It's good that he had that support. He's going to need that and more as more and more truths come to light. Michael's continued obsession with Brian will be his eternal undoing and I for one look forward to his undoing! I'm hoping it's absolutely cataclysmic!!! Lindsey's too. all her machinations will also eventually come to light and they will be her undoing as well. hehehe. Soooooooo looking forward to it! *insert evil laugh*

I feel so badly for Justin and brian though. Hearing the actual truths of it all. finding out just how depraved their actions thus far have been. As angry as Brian is, he must be gutted knowing how awful his so called friends have been behind his back. Knowinghe's going to find out even more truths about them as well. Very sad for him. 

Oh I hope that B&J are able to communicate soon!!! Properly. Get everything out in teh open. HEart to heart. They are so close, and now....:( :( :(. I get that justin has all kinds of guilt. I hope he's open to listening and I REALLY hope that Brian is open to talking!

So much happening with everyone! Wow! Every chapter is exciting. Such a thrill to read. I get that chill of excitement every time I see an update!

Hope all is well with you!

Cheers,

Elaine

Author's Response:

Phoebe is a wildcard character. She's completely loyal to Ethan but has a solid moral fiber and genuinely cares about Justin's well-being. The fact that she was there to witness a portion of Justin's high school years and his subsequent recovery plays a large role in her inner turmoil. Does she stick by her childhood friend or does she idly stand by and watch Justin mentally suffer the effects of another attack? Ordinarily I would agree that she should tell Daphne but then again, we know how Daphne will react to Michael and Ethan's machinations. Yes, she'll tell the authorities but not without popping the top on a few cans of WHOOP ASS! And based on what Phebe's overheard, Lindsay is also due a can of her own. Don't worry though; it will come to the light when least expected.

Speaking of Lindsay: My my MY she has a lot to answer for. Her downfall will be fairly swift but she most assuredly won't give up. Neither will Michael. Both will likely give stalkers a bad name. I'm also glad that Ben is not giving Michael any more leeway. That is the one thing that always pissed me off...but I digress. I think with Mel's help and vice versa, Ben will be more than fine. Mel will too but first she has to grab a giant flyswatter (in this case the law) to kill the WASP or at the very least inflict severe damages so she won't be able to recover. And that's going to take some doing. Thankfully though she has two borderline geniuses with a gift of subterfuge on her side. In spite of their own troubles, they will make sure that Mel is alright.

Brian and Justin definitely have a lot to talk about. Brian's statement was made in hurt and anger but Justin is feeling the crushing weight of it. It was evident to everyone there but especially to Justin, that although Brian may want to move passed it and understands that he has to if he and Justin have any chance of being together, it's not going to simply be a 'mind over matter' healing. For Justin's part, yeah he feels guilty but there is also anger there- at himself, Michael and Brian for in a sense turning a blind eye when they were falling apart. Voicing that sentiment without all the venom he feels inside of himself may be the most difficult task ahead of Justin because he's used to a Brian that doesn't discuss his own feelings or better yet, buries them within a bobwired and electrified vault, coated in fire and brimstone with Cerebus guarding those emotions. He's afraid of getting his head bitten off and his heart literally thrown to the wolves again (or at least that's how Justin sees it). 

All-in-all Brian and Justin have a lot to cope with right now courtesy of Michael and Lindsay but more importantly, they have to figure out how far they are willing to go to fight for their lives together; have to figure out if what they want is really worth any price they've paid so far and will pay into the future. I have to say that I really really like writing this one as well as all the others. Although I'm putting a lot of the subplots to the forefront for now, we'll be getting to the main plot of ADLS very very soon. I'm so happy that you are enjoying the journey!!

Happy Reading and HUGS,

~Nichelle