Love this look into Ted and Blake.  Can't wait to see how they get back to being them.

Loved this.  Michael finally got his. Bet he thinks he can turn things around and twist them.  Not going to work.  Brian now has his number.  

Love this look from the couselor's side.  

I loved this quote "Zen Ben has officially left the island!" and all the chapter.

It's time for Ben to take the reins of his life and let the dead weight on the side.

So relieved that Brian is finally showing that Justin is IT for him and to discover they tied the knot after the Stockwell incident: I believe it's where they were the stronger and nobody could accuse Justin to be a gold digger as Brian didn't have anything left, except his loft, car and bed.

Damn! They can't get away and be at peace: who are these guys?

I fear the whining they will have to listen to during the trip to their next destination.

I love Drew and Emmett-  Emmet is the gentle soul with the keen eye that everyone knows about but no one talks about.  I hope they can figure this out-  They both want it but need some clear understanding of each other's needs

Ben should just leave-  Michael is an ass-  enough said

I swear I need massive 'awesome' buttons! I am really enjoying this fic. (Especially the evil Mikey and can't wait to find out what happens to him!)

Blake is a joy and I'm crossing my fingers that he and Ted both can overcome their urge to return to getting high! They just need to be high on life together!! And I have to add that I love his sister, too! And their grandfather deserves a  sainthood! So glad that he did what he could to watch over Blake and even Ted.

Emmett and Drew are a wonder. Is it bad that I'm kind of wishing they hadn't stopped Drew from pounding Michael's face it? Anyway, I'm hoping they get their heads focused back on each other and can work out their problems.

Brian and Justin! OMG, Justin really took out his anger on Brian's ass, didn't he! I think Brian might be feeling that for a while. I really, really, hope the boys will get back to communicating with each other and leave Michael out of their lives.

Poor Ben! I never understood him falling for Michael. I do hope that he finally realizes that he would be much happier and healthier without Michael in his life. I think it would take a major overhaul of Michael's personality to get Ben to give him another chance.

This is such an amazing story and your are doing a fantastic job with it! Even though I can't wait to see how it ends, I don't want it to end!

Great Job!

*HUGS*

Deb

Michael sees everyone as his toys while Deb sees everyone as pawns to insure her baby is always happy.

Brian, Ted and Emmett are really starting to open their eyes and see that Michael is no saint or friend, and that is forcing them to try to break out of their boxes and fight the strings for their happiness.

Michael isn't going to change and if Deb doesn't she can spend the rest of her life keeping Michael happy while everyone else leaves them behind.

Can't wait for them to get on the Island and away from Michael, it's time for all secrets to be revealed and all strings being severed once and for all.

That's not good news what Blake is going thru: glad he will be far away for some time and maybe will he let someone know.

Great introspection from Brian and also great talk between Ben and Brian.

Justin is on the edge and I hope he will let Brian get him back to a safe place. Interesting POV from Brian about Justin.

So happy that Ben is getting himself back. He sounds a lot more healthy now than when you started this masterpiece! Good for him, he needs to put himself first and get rid of that extra 145 lbs of baggage.

Michael, you ARE some wayward child in need of scolding! Totally in denial. Asshole!

Too bad I missed this one last time: I love when Brian and Emmett have an actual talk.

Justin is determined and applies Brian's strategy, letting him know he listened to the master.