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[honeyandvinegar]

I'd talked this one over with the moitster. But it took a much, much different tone.

Title: Hey, Beautiful
Pairing: C/Z (implied)
Rating: Light R for language
Warning(s): religious issues, ambiguous!ending (Sad?/Awesome?/Mix of both?)
Disclaimer: Don't own!
Synopsis: Casey confesses, and promises.

Comments

[moit]

Not gonna lie: I had to look up the sixth commandment. LOL

But, babe. Oh, babe. I loved this. I could totally see the images, and I love the fact that you chose to tell the story through the priest's eyes. I loved that Casey left his rosary at the end.

This is also very much the mental conversation I had with my divorce from the Catholic church. Way to berate me for something I DON'T BELIEVE IS WRONG. Assbutts.

Beautifully done, boo. I'm so glad I could inspire(?) this!

[honeyandvinegar]

I had to look up the sixth commandment. LOL

Know wut? So did I. *DOUBLE-LOL* And I used to be able to recite them in my sleep, back when I was a devoted Lutheran.

And ya, ya helped! It just went a totes different way. Not the dirty-shmerty-sooper-dooper!blasphemy. ;)

[ink_gypsy]

I enjoyed this so much. As a lapsed Catholic, I can totally identify with the hypocrisy of the church.

Bravo for Casey following his heart rather than the teaching he grew up with, and what a marvelous idea to tell the story from the POV of the priest.

This was just awesome. I'm so glad you haven't given up on writing or the fandom.

[honeyandvinegar]

I went to a great Lutheran church; I simply couldn't fit it into my life anymore. Kinda like Casey, here, only less intense and offended, lol.

And really, however low I'd been feeling, no WAY could I give up on the boys. I got another quickie-idea today that I plan to throw up! :) Thanks, sweets!

[prisca1960]

Ohhhh, you're back - so good to see you writing again. I'm missing all your stories.

And a great one, as ever. I like the way you tell us Casey's story through the priest's eyes. I wouldn't say, it's wrong to believe ... as long as this is what you want to do. I can understand how hard it is for the priest to 'lose' Casey. And it will be hard for Casey's parents too who have learned to be good catholics and never put this into question. I would love to think that they will be able to understand Casey's choice and put their love for their son over religion ... but it might be impossible for them. That's kinda sad because that means Casey (and the priest) might be right and they will disown their only child.

I guess it's not an easy way Casey had chosen ... to give up everything he did believe in from childhood on, maybe lose his family ... Zeke will need be there for him, to help him through this, with all his love. Nevertheless a good decision, the only one he could make without giving up himself.

[honeyandvinegar]

Even though I'm an atheist, I can understand WHY people have belief systems. I don't agree with it in the slightest, but for some, it gets them through their day. If they're not hurting anyone and they're good people, I don't hold it against them. :)

But in THIS kinda case, when someone cannot fit their life into the mold of religion and is even cast-out because of who they are? Fuck 'em all. That's my view and I'm stickin' to it. *winks and hugs*

[romeny]

Whoever that devil was... Daniel hoped he never found out, as he didn't know if he'd be able to heed the sixth commandment

I see a double meaning everywhere. Does Father refer to he himself or Casey? I grew up in with Catholics so I know how I see it.

Anyway so glad to see this from you and from a 3rd-POV. Of course Casey chose Zeke and most parents support their kids and I've no doubt, the Connor's will too.

[honeyandvinegar]

Answer unclear, eh? :) I'd meant it as the priest wanting to take Zeke outta the picture. PERMANENTLY! :D Thanks bunches, babe.

[verangel]

I have read this twice and am thoroughly blown away with the power of it. I am catholic and don't practice. It's part of my upbringing and my kids but I have so many issues with it and many religions. This touched me with the perfect visual of the Conner family. I could see them. See the good hearts and confusion and love. But when you bring a mature and determined young Casey into that confessional I died. He was beautiful and what he said and did for himself brilliant. His honesty even in the moment where he was going to let himself be taken so gently said to Daniel and then bluntly stating he was going to fuck made me cheer inside. He shouldn't have to change and there is NOTHING wrong about him. Leaving that rosary was very sad in so many ways but it was perfect and right. Now I really want to be there when Casey lets zeke show him just how beautiful he really is!!!!! Love this. Love you. Hugs tons xoxoxo