WPFAAT, Chapter 21

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So, here you go. The next chapter. I don't know how I feel about it. Part of me wants to keep fiddling with it until I like it more, but I think I'd end up doing more harm than good. There's going to be one more chapter (!) and then the epilogue, and then, guys...it'll be the end. I honestly might cry.

Comments

[bentgyro]

After the last chapter, I'm so happy that everyone is doing ok. So sad about Jimmy, maybe he will find his way back. I love this story and all its odd characters ( I like odd :) )!
Thanks!
HT

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Thank you! We'll find out more about Jimmy. I'm glad you like odd! :)

[tmn1966]

I really love your Bobby. The last line . . . just made me smile.

I'm really glad Kurt's mom seems to be trying. Really sad for Jimmy Kent. And I loved that Kurt came in and put his arm around Junior.

I thought this was a really good chapter and I'm sad to know there isn't much left to this story. It's one of my favorites.

Teri

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Thank you! I love my Bobby too, hehe. :) I'm going to be miss writing this, definitely...but I'll be back, with one-shots and drabbles, I promise.

[testa_dura]

You're masterful at weaving a tale, know that? :-) Just the right amount of things "let out" at just the right time.

But most of all you excel at portraying a Jack and Ennis who are a real, up and down but always in love, couple.

This passage made my day:

“If it matters, I…I love you.” He whispered around a hot lump in his throat. He blinked away tears, ashamed and hating himself. He was so weak. Jack smoothed a hand over Ennis’s hair (a little awkwardly, given their position, but it was nice nonetheless) and cuddled closer.

“It matters.” He whispered back. “It means the world.”

I will miss this fic to death but I'll always be grateful for having the chance to experience it.

Thanks,

Tes

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Aw, thanks. *blush* I was really, really worried about that part you quoted. I worry intensely about bringing Ennis out of character, and I didn't know if having him say that to Jack was beyond canon. Well, obviously it's beyond canon, but I was worried it would be TOO beyond canon--that's why I figured he'd be ashamed of himself even for saying, and especially for getting choked up over it. The point of this long ramble is that I'm glad you liked that part. ♥ And thanks so much for coming along for the ride--it's going to be so strange not waking up and thinking "Oh, boy, I really need to rework this scene or that sentence..."

[torry28]

Sorry I'm so behind with commenting, hit a couple of ruff spots. I hate to see this so real to life story end but it is a good place too. Bobby is going to be alright, his attacker in jail, and Bobby and Junior with that special bond to each other agree to speak out against him and hopefully lock him up for a long time. I worry about the boy Jimmy he had a hard life I hope someone out there is kind to him and takes care of him.
Even if Bobby was good to him I don't think the other kids in school would let Jimmy forget what his father did.
My best part. "If it matters, I love you" and "It matters."
Thank you so much I loved every moment of this story.
Hugs
Torry

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Thanks! We'll find out more about Jimmy and his dad and what all went down there, don't worry.

[denim_girl2006]

Thank-you for another chapter. I always enjoy this so much! These lines were very good...."Bobby watched them file out, this misfit group of people-the men who had raised him, his newly acquired sister, and his mom, who was turning out to be kind of cool. As little as two weeks ago, Bobby would never have imagined them all in the same room together. Maybe all it took was a little near-death experience. No big deal."

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Thank you! Bobby has a strange family and he knows it, but he totally loves them all. :)