Date: Aug 13, 2018 8:48 pm Title: Reflection
I didn't wait for the end to cry. I cried pretty much through most of it and that is a sign of such great writing. When you can make the reader feel the emotions, you have done a fantastic job. Can't wait to see where you take our boys from here. Hoping it is a great ride for both of them. On a personal note, I have a cousin who has spent his entire life (over 60 years) in a wheelchair and the family has always wondered just how he has done all that he did in his lifetime, but it is as if he never let it affect him. He is as independent today as he was when he was old enough to start taking care of himself. He could have a motorized chair, but his comment was "they are for weaklings". So I guess you have to learn to accept what you are given no matter how difficult it is. Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas for this story.
Author's Response:
Yes, you have to play with the hand you're dealt. I do think it's particularly hard later in life though, like what is happening here with Brian. After you're set in your ways and you have your life established, then it all gets upended. Brian is definitely thankful for his independence in this story, even if he still harbors some bitterness. I'm glad your cousin is doing well!
Date: Aug 11, 2018 3:11 pm Title: Decisions
Finally he opened up to let Justin all the way in.
Good chapter.
Date: Aug 11, 2018 2:08 pm Title: Decisions
Wow, great chapter. Love how this story is moving along. Terrific writing.
Date: Aug 11, 2018 1:54 pm Title: Let Go
Great update. A peek into Brian's thought process. I like the man he's become. Him and Ted, love the friendship that developed over the years. Can have an adult conversation. Brian's right about Michael, always comes back to him no matter the subject.
Brian needs this, this move. This new road. This journey to happiness and acceptance.
[Report This]Date: Aug 11, 2018 1:05 pm Title: Decisions
I'm thinking Ted gave the okay on Brian's moving. Can't wait to see how it works out.
Date: Aug 11, 2018 11:25 am Title: Decisions
Woohoo Brian is rolling into a full on commitment with Justin
[Report This]Date: Aug 11, 2018 8:01 am Title: Decisions
Great chapter and good decisions!
Date: Aug 10, 2018 3:00 am Title: Let Go
I love stories that are so well written they take you from everyday life and transport you right into another place. This is definitely one of those stories! After a life altering experience it is wonderful to see Brian consider moving to NY, and even moreseo openly express his love for Justin again and realize they "need each other" in so many ways. Expressing Brians thoughts of how the gang in the Pitts saw him now versus the old Brian, and how in NYC he was virtually invisible to the stares, the pity, will indeed give Brian a chance to be his own man once again with Justin by his side! I hope you will add many more chapters to this wonderful story. Candy
Date: Aug 10, 2018 2:56 am Title: Let Go
Another great chapter. I really like the friendship with Ted and Brian
[Report This]Date: Aug 09, 2018 8:05 am Title: Let Go
Go there Brian jump! Great chapter.
[Report This]Date: Aug 09, 2018 12:58 am Title: Let Go
Like how Brian discusses things with Ted and expects to get truth. He's come to a decision and if Ted can make it work he'll be in NY with Justin.
Date: Aug 09, 2018 12:12 am Title: Let Go
Great chaper. Love the idea of Brian & Justin living in NY. Terrific writing.
[Report This]Date: Aug 07, 2018 8:05 am Title: Invincible
You can feel Brian's pain in this chapter. What will be Michael's reaction to Brian's move to New York? Great chapter thank you.
Date: Aug 07, 2018 2:29 am Title: Invincible
big bomb- wow- loving the story
Date: Aug 07, 2018 12:01 am Title: Invincible
Wow, what a powerful chapter. Could just feel all the pain and anger that Brian was going through. Great writing.
Author's Response:
Thank you! I felt like this was a risky chapter because it was Michael's POV, but I really wanted all of this out on the table and he was the only way to get it. After this we'll go back to Brian and Justin POV. ;)
Date: Aug 06, 2018 7:24 pm Title: Invincible
Michael didn't think to call Justin not because he didn't want to worry him but because if Justin showed up Michael would no longer be in charge or learn what was going on with Brian first. You know he's Brian's bestest bud.
Once Brian accepted this new life he begin to become his old self, bad as new. Justin and him going to NY by himself put that sparkle back in his eyes.
Oh no however is Michael going to do if Brian moves away? Will he fight him? Probably. Can't wait to see how Michael handles that bit of news.
Author's Response:
Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought about it from that angle, but it's true as well, that Justin showing up would undermine Michael's importance in the situation, which he might not have been willing to give up. Perhaps another subconscious motivation there. Brian is going through a pretty significant shift right now, and there will be another one later. But yes, the taste of independence, knowing that he could still manage fully on his own, and people not having this before-and-after view of Brian was definitely something he needed. Will Michael fight him? Maybe. ;)
Date: Aug 05, 2018 4:28 pm Title: Together
Très belle histoire. J’attends la suite avec impatience. Merci
Author's Response:
Merci! Thank you for reading!
Date: Aug 05, 2018 2:35 pm Title: Together
It is time for Brian to stop fighting himself. I can see Kinnetik in NY. Even if they start out small. Seems Brian can breathe easier. I see him as an advocate for wheelchair accessibility. He could be running ads and doing PR work. He handled the trains with no problem. Justin would be right beside him all the way.
Author's Response:
Thanks! I'm working on the idea of getting Brian to NY permanently in my head right now. :) It probably won't happen for at least a couple of chapters though. Great idea on being an advocate for accessibility as well. It's definitely such BS how so few people think about whether or not people with mobility impairments can use their space or patronize their business.
[Report This]Date: Aug 05, 2018 7:30 am Title: Together
I really like this new chapter. I hope Brian can do his agency in New York to be with Justin and start a new life.
Author's Response:
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I've got ideas brewing in my head for New York!
Date: Aug 05, 2018 3:01 am Title: Together
Great second chapter. Iike the way you are headed with Brian learning how to ignore the nay sayers.
Author's Response:
Thank you! He's working through the stages of grief. He's not quite there yet, though.
Date: Aug 05, 2018 12:22 am Title: Together
I’m loving this story. I want Brian to move to NY 😊
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you're loving it! Seems like getting Brian to NYC is a popular request!
[Report This]Date: Aug 05, 2018 12:07 am Title: Together
I'm glad you decided to do more with this. Getting around can't be easy. Love this story line for being different.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're loving it!
Date: Aug 04, 2018 10:23 pm Title: Together
Wow, great chapter. So happy you are continuing the story. Maybe Brian will make that move to NY that he always thought he wanted. A branch office would be nice. Terrific writing.
Author's Response:
Thanks for the compliments -- I'm happy you are enjoying the story! Maybe he will!
Date: Aug 01, 2018 6:44 pm Title: Changed
Would love to see more of the story as they grow together as a couple. Great story and good portrayal of spinal cord injury.
Author's Response:
Thank you! Accurately portraying SCI is one of my goals with this story. I'm working on a part 2 now, and it may even continue beyond that. One of the benefits of setting the story post-series -- I can go on as long as I can think of plots! ;)