Where Do We Go (2/2)

[her_pseudonym]

Title: Where Do We Go (2/2)
Pairing: Lightman/Foster
Rating: NC-17
Summary: A man from Cal's past is bent on revenge and finds it during one late night at the Lightman Group building. Will his actions drive Cal and Gillian apart, or will they find a way to move forward together?
CONTENT WARNING: This story deals with dark themes and

Comments

[icarus_abides]

YES! I am so happy that you posted this fic on LJ. I've been trying to comment on ff.net but it is Evil and my computer does not like it.

I've read this story probably three times and it is just so awesomely done. Its such a borderline offensive subject that has SO much possibility of being done incorrectly but you pulled it off with flying colors. Like the characters in the story itself, I wanted to look away because I knew it was wrong and that I really shouldn't be enjoying it. And yet I couldn't because, how can you abandon them in a time like that? (I love how I'm talking about them like they're real people btw)

So, yea. This is some EPIC WIN. I will definitely be putting it in my favorites. Hope to see some more from you :)

[her_pseudonym]

Thanks so much for your comments. Yes, it is a borderline offensive subject and that was a huge part of my hesitation in posting. But I hoped that the fact that I was fully aware of how easy it would be to go wrong on this one steered me right. I'm really glad you enjoyed it so much.

[alainnrois]

*gasp*
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That was so good it's not even fair. Very dark, and very angsty, but sooo good. Sometimes you need to go a little further, to break the boundaries, to get something really good. And I think you did it. I think you conveyed their relationship perfectly, their feelings as the events unfolded... I'm ashamed that I don't know how to describe everything that I'm thinking right now because I feel like you deserve so much more than this rambling lame excuse for a review.

And the fact that you made it seem like it could actually happen on the show (though of course we know that's not possible, ahem) is just amazing. I mean, you know you're a good writer when you write such a dark and breathtaking situation and it's actually credible and still in character.

Wow. I don't know. What the hell, I might as well mem it and friend you to keep up with the awesomeness that comes from your fics. Insane props to you for this one.

[her_pseudonym]

Wow, I'm humbled by your comments! Despite the fact that the first story I posted here was relatively light, I'm very drawn to the dark and angsty. I find it provides the best opportunities to really dig into the characters and evoke emotion from the reader. And those are the stories that really do it for me. I guess I find it cathartic.

I'm super glad that you felt the characterization was credible. As much as I love coming up with stuff that we'd never see on the show, I want my stories to seem like they could happen. Like someone else said, on HBO or Showtime. LOL.

Thanks so much for your kind words. This really made me feel glad I went ahead and posted this.

[alainnrois]

Dark and angsty (when handled properly) does it for me too. I mean fluff can put a silly smile on my face for a whole day, but angsty can make my stomach turn and my heart go wild (I know it sounds corny but I mean that -literally), and leave me thinking about many things, philosophical matters that are way out of context here lol but seriously, it can make me ponder about so many important things in life for days. (Just for the record and to boost your ego a little more, your story did that to me. I was trying to study today and the silence @ the national library only made it more difficult not to think about what I'd read. lol)

I'm in an angsty mood now. I might find time this weekend to write something cool. Would you mind if I showed it to you before posting? I'd love to have your opinion, since you're so good at this.

[her_pseudonym]

Not sure if it sounds corny or not, but I know exactly what you mean about the things angsty can make one's stomach and heart do. Thanks for the ego boost--there's really nothing more flattering than to hear that your story stayed with someone after they left it. That's awesome.

I'd love to take a look at whatever you come up with. I read Part 1 of Scratching the Surface earlier and really enjoyed it. I like your dialogue and your interpretation of the characters. I will also be writing something fairly angsty this weekend (this pairing) and would love to have that angsty mood reinforced. I'll try to offer whatever level of feedback you desire. :) And thank you for the compliment. *blush*

[tempertemper]

Wow. I think this is probably one of the most powerful fics I've ever read.

Kudos to you for tackling something like this but writing it so faithfully and honestly. I have seen this subject in fics before and it just be appalling. It was anything but that here (just to be clear).

Mostly, though, they were SO achingly in character and the hopeful ending for them was a light in the darkness.

Thanks for sharing here :)

[her_pseudonym]

Thank you, sincerely. I've also seen this subject horribly mishandled and was frankly terrified to go astray with my attempt. Or at the very least to have people perceive that I was going astray. I appreciate your comments.

[baby8love]

OMG. O. M. G. i'm speechless. my heart is still pounding. i just...i can't...wow. just wow. this story was amazing. you packed so much emotion and suspense and love and anger and everything into these 2 chapters. amazing.

[her_pseudonym]

lol. Is it wrong that I like knowing that I was able to provoke a visceral reaction? I love it when a story makes my heart pound. Thank you for sharing this, I'm really glad you liked it.

[lroche_nf]

Awesome....great job!

[her_pseudonym]

Thank you! :)