Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: June 24, 2011 10:17 AM · On: balance
Hi,
Nice story so far. Justin is just a kid and really needs help. Twice in
this chapter it was mentioned that he needs to speak to someone.
Debbie offered and Jennifer suggested therapy. Whatever – he has
got to do something. Right night he is living in a poisoned
atmosphere.
Should he take Sara’s car? Should he move into Cal’s house? Like
QAF, should he move in with Debbie or maybe even Brian. I don’t
know, but he needs to take some action, and soon. Even though I
doubt if he sees it, but there are options, all is not lost.
Anyway, time or really future chapters will tell.
Thanks for this find story.
DavidR
Author's Response: Thank you! Justin seems to be coping well at the moment, and probably wouldn't ever take Debbie or his mother up on their offers, but there's only so long he'll be able to manage. He IS living in a poisoned atmosphere. You've got several good ideas for places for him to go... We'll just have to wait and see if Justin can stop being stubborn long enough to ask for help, yeah?
Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to review. I really, really appreciate feedback!
Reviewer: Sling (Signed) · Date: June 24, 2011 04:46 AM · On: balance
Love it ;) So please update soon again
Author's Response: Thanks! I update every Wednesday, so check back then!
Reviewer: Julimango (Anonymous) · Date: June 23, 2011 10:40 PM · On: balance
Really lovin this story! Please update soon ;)
Author's Response: Thanks! I update every Wednesday, so check back then!
Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: June 23, 2011 09:05 PM · On: balance
great chapter, thanks
* hugs *
Author's Response: Thanks! *hugs back*
Reviewer: Gina Marie (Signed) · Date: June 23, 2011 04:33 AM · On: balance
I'm thoroughly enjoying this story. Your Brian and Justin are very much in character, yet the circumstances surrounding them are beleivable. These situations, unfortunately, happen all too often. Justin is in a big jam.
I have a bad feeling Craig is going to throw Justin out, and I've no faith in Jennifer at this point. Though I have to be honest and say if Justin was old enough (and irresponsible enough) to make the baby, then he better be prepared to care for it, or put it up for adoption. He's obviously too young to properly care for a baby (no less raise a child) and his parents or Brian, shouldn't be expected to take on that responsiblity. Help, yes, but Justin will have to get a full time job...forget college, and find a way to raise "HIS" kid. Or, like I said before, give the child up for adoption. If he doesn't, then that leaves a situation where he sacrafices his life or others come in and take over responsibilities that SHOULD be his. Like finances, etc. Raising a child is a full time job. Working parents hire nanny's, or the mother stays home. Justin can't afford either.
Ok, enough...lol. This is just a situation I've recently been exposed to and know all the ramifications of teen pregnancies/motherhood first hand.
Great story.
Author's Response: Justin is in a jam. As for what the future holds... Yes, you point out a lot of the practical aspects of teen parenthood that most of these stories don't take into account, and I can tell you with certainty that all of your points will be addressed. Several people in this story will tell Justin to give Luke up for adoption, and even though Justin flat-out refuses, it's not the Penultimate Evil Suggestion--it actually is the best option for the child. I'm a huge believer in adoption for teen parents. Unfortunately, this story doesn't really reflect that. *shrug*
One of the major arcs of this story is Justin learning how to be a father, so I think you'll like that evolution. He's not... exactly... doing his best job at fatherhood right now, but he learns.
Anyway. I'm really glad that you appreciate the realism of the story, and the seriousness of the situation. I hope to see you again next week!
Reviewer: 4depthoflove (Signed) · Date: June 23, 2011 02:39 AM · On: balance
I am really enjoying this story, and am anxious to see what happens when the gang finds out about Luke. Justin has to know that it's not good for the baby to keep him cooped up in one room - and that will hopefully be what brings them out.
I am so glad that he got some time with Brian, especially after the school scene. I can't for the life of me understand why a thoroughly horny guy would give a hand job to the man of his dreams, knowing there was no chance for payback. That could only leave him hornier than ever.
Hope he gets away from the parents soon - neither of them has been loving, supportive or compassionate. I would expect that from craig, but Jen's detached coolness is a surprise.
Can't wait to see what next week's installment brings
loving life,
Charle
Author's Response: Justin does know it's not good for Luke to be cooped up all the time. If I could group the first couple of chapters of this story and give them a name, it would definitely be "Something's Gotta Give", because it's evident from chapter one that this is not a stable situation. What happens when something "gives", though, remains to be seen. As for Jennifer--I promise we'll get a bit of rationalizing from Justin later on about why she's so detached.
Also, I think that Justin gave Brian that handjob because (a) he knew that it would keep Brian interested in him and (b) he wanted to express some kind of relief/happiness that Brian had come looking for him, but knew that Brian wouldn't like to hear it in words. Not that Justin consciously thought all that, mind you, but... Those would be his motives.
Next week's installment brings... a tightening of the noose. You'll see. *g*
Thanks for reviewing! It was a lovely, thoughtful review--my favorite kind!
Reviewer: sansastark (Signed) · Date: June 23, 2011 02:35 AM · On: balance
another great chapter, i really liked the justin/brian interaction and all, cant wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks! I think early B/J interactions are kind of awesome, although Brian can drive me a little crazy sometimes. We'll be seeing a lot more as the story progresses!
Reviewer: sophie's mom (Anonymous) · Date: June 22, 2011 11:16 PM · On: balance
justin would have so many willing hands to help with luke if he would just open his mouth. still think he should move into cal's and use sara's car. it would be so much better for him. the state could help him out too.
Author's Response: Well... Maybe. I think he's right to be reluctant to tell people--there's a lot of stigma that comes with teenage parenthood, and it's not like he knows the Liberty gang very well at this point. You're a right clever thing about Cal's house and the car, though. Those may come in handy sooner or later. Shan't say for certain, though.
Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to review, again. I can't wait to see you next week!
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