This sooo screams sequel! I'm glad Brian worked this out in his head. I hope he gets help going forward, he has a long way to go in his healing.
I felt gloomy through this whole story, partly because, well it is a gloomy story, but mostly because my friend, when I was 18, killed himself by driving at high speed into a tree. He did it on his 18th birthday. We used to drive by that tree, in the bend of the road all the time and he use to 'joke' that, that was his tree. It's still as painful to think about it today, as it was nearly 40 years ago.
Betty for once, I have no words. I read this with tears in my eyes and fearful with every next word. But I am smiling now because they will be okay.
It was only a matter of time. And I can't tell you how much it means to me that Brian figured this out on his own because I know that it is right and for once Brian is doing something for Brian.
I just feel like I get you and your writing of these two and I will leave it at that. I will go to read again as soon as my breathing and heart rate return to normal. I seem to hang on your every word as I know that every one is perfectly placed.
You have a special gift and we are all blessed that you take the time to share it with us.
Yes, Brian definitely needed to do this for himself. It will be good for him to take that positive step in his life and it will mean that he's not tempted to try again when things get tough.
You definitely 'get' me. It's always obvious in your comments.
I was holding my breath reading, all the way to the 4th cigarette, my faith in your usual happy endings a bit shaken at the thought that you might have wanted to explore a world where Brian might pick a darker path. Whew! The second I read about that tree in an earlier chapter, I thought it might come into play, or that it might have been the cause of Brian's dismay.
Thankfully, Justin's supreme love wins out again. I adore the fact that Brian was relishing how truly happy he was in his reckless abandon, pouring out his love onto Justin all weekend. I see good things in their future. Luckily, only Justin and Ted will be the wiser. Two very good allies that Brian can truly call 'friend.'
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us, for giving us the ending early, and for planning the epilogue too! ♥
Brian was on a darker than usual path already, so it wasn't necessary to see it through to the bitter end. The tree might as well have had neon light branches, it was such an obvious sign, wasn't it? :-D
I was worried about all of those references to the tree. Thank God Justin can read the Kinney operating manual so brilliantly at times, even if he is out of practice. And thank God Brian had a little bit of an epiphany: Life ain't so bad!! This has been such a wonderful ride, sweetie. I can't wait to read the epilogue -- but then I guess I must. ;-))
I think you got it exactly. It's not that life is suddenly all wonderful, but it ain't so bad either and surely, with Justin's help, Brian will be able to build on that.
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I felt gloomy through this whole story, partly because, well it is a gloomy story, but mostly because my friend, when I was 18, killed himself by driving at high speed into a tree. He did it on his 18th birthday. We used to drive by that tree, in the bend of the road all the time and he use to 'joke' that, that was his tree. It's still as painful to think about it today, as it was nearly 40 years ago.
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This must have been a tough read for you. As if the story wasn't gloomy enough without being reminded of what happened to you. :-(
Thank you for commenting, Gina.
*hugs you*
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It was only a matter of time. And I can't tell you how much it means to me that Brian figured this out on his own because I know that it is right and for once Brian is doing something for Brian.
I just feel like I get you and your writing of these two and I will leave it at that. I will go to read again as soon as my breathing and heart rate return to normal. I seem to hang on your every word as I know that every one is perfectly placed.
You have a special gift and we are all blessed that you take the time to share it with us.
Many, many hugs,
Kate
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You definitely 'get' me. It's always obvious in your comments.
Thank you so much, Kate.
Hugs,
Betty
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I was holding my breath reading, all the way to the 4th cigarette, my faith in your usual happy endings a bit shaken at the thought that you might have wanted to explore a world where Brian might pick a darker path. Whew! The second I read about that tree in an earlier chapter, I thought it might come into play, or that it might have been the cause of Brian's dismay.
Thankfully, Justin's supreme love wins out again. I adore the fact that Brian was relishing how truly happy he was in his reckless abandon, pouring out his love onto Justin all weekend. I see good things in their future. Luckily, only Justin and Ted will be the wiser. Two very good allies that Brian can truly call 'friend.'
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us, for giving us the ending early, and for planning the epilogue too! ♥
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Thank you, JoAnne.
Hugs,
Betty
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This has been such a wonderful ride, sweetie. I can't wait to read the epilogue -- but then I guess I must. ;-))
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Thank you, Daphne.
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