So I was thiiiiiiiiiiiiis close to tears of joy when I saw this update!! I had just finished re-reading this for the upmteenth time. :) Both of the series are just brilliant!
what a great chapter. Loved everything about it! It's so nice being able to sit down and just read for awhile. A very long well-written (and well read) chapter.
Gus and Shane........*sigh* while for many I'd agree that they are both young, but there's something about Gus that oozes maturity. He's seem to always known what he wants and goes after it, yet he's also patient enought to wait for the right timing. they make a great pair those 2, and with the support of B&J as well as supportive family members. I somehow don't see Lindsey reacting well to the news, but oh well......tough titties!! haha.
shadow should be an intersting addition. Animals always add a fun aspect. They tend to soften en the wildest and hardest of hearts. Brian may want to think he's an asshole, but we all know differently. He's just a marshmallow and he's shown it once again with Shadow.
Glad ben adn Micheal werea ble to come around. It's hard to have to let go of your kids, espcecially for them as they only just got her, but they needed to let her live her life and make her choices. Good thing the otheres were able to make them see things correctly.
Seems like almost everyone is growing up and will be starting to live their own lives. Well, kinda. I had to laugh at how Gus adn Shane were still wanting to live with B&J. usually with kids that age it's arace out the door, but with them, it just the opposite. show what a terrific relatioship they have with Dad adn poppa.
So good. Sooo happy. So relieved!!
Many thanks!
cheers,
Elaine
Author's Response: Tears of joy can be a good thing :) I'm delighted that posting the latest chapter made you so happy! I greatly appreciate your wonderful feedback! It's so good to know that you enjoyed both of my series stories!
This latest chapter was indeed very busy; a lot of things going on. Gus isn't a typical young man, he's mature beyond his years, and he's also inherited a lot of his father's characteristics. One of them being the ability to make choices and never second-guess himself or ever regret his decisions. For sure, he and Shane are a great couple, and both of them have the full support of Brian and Justin. (Like you said, if Lindsay doesn't react well to it...tough titties) LOL!!
I think that Shadow will continue to be a positive and lovable addition to the Kinney family (especially for Brian). You're right...isn't it amazing how sometimes having a pet can turn many hardened hearts into complete marshmallows :) Then again, Brian has always had a soft spot in his heart, though he didn't want to show it often.
Ben and Michael eventually came around in favor of Jenny Rebecca going away to college. Parenting isn't always easy, and it doesn't come with an instruction manual. Their initial response would probably be kinda normal for a lot of parents. Luckily, Jenny Rebecca did have the others there to help and support her.
Gus and Shane are certainly unique young men, and their relationship with Brian and Justin, as fathers and sons, is very special and rare. The two 'youngsters' truly like spending time with the dads.
Thank you immensely for your encouragment and comments!!
Sláinte!
Aislin
