Hi there! "and I know that we're talking about a fictional character, so I'll stop now before it sounds even weirder than it already does" - haha - I know what you mean! Do you know how often I had to pull myself together while reading some stories and tell myself that this is all just fiction... and so often I have to remind myself, that there are no Michael or Lindsay to blame, it's all Cowlip's fault. :-) And yeah, I also think for us readers it's hard to get the information chapter by chapter, but at least (and you know, I'm soooo thankful) you publish your story regularly. I think my problems with Justin and his behavior are all rooted in the fact that I just can't imagine that he would stay with another man if he could actually be with Brian. I haven't seen "castaway". I don't know, maybe I could imagine it easier with other couples ... And then Ethan ... Maybe you should have given this other man a different name. ;-) I always see Ethan in front of me and think, no way ... but of course he behaves very differently here in your story. So, enough of it. I really like your story and I'm curious what will come next ...

Oh, another hurtful chapter. Didn't you promised that it would get better... ;-) I feel so sorry for Brian and Gus. It must be terrible that they are only allowed this supervised time together. And again, I feel so angry about Justin. Brian did everything right. He listened to his son and explained the situation to him and took him to Justin and Ethan. And the accusation against Justin that he didn't call him when he noticed that Gus didn't come home is just as justified. Justin could also have got the idea that Gus had gone to Brian. That would be the first person he could have called. I also find Ethan's objection to think about why Gus did this on that day very appropriate. Maybe something happened at school... I also find it totally presumptuous of Justin to immediately suspect Brian and to accuse him of having picked up Gus and not to consider the possibility at all that Gus was the one who went to Brian. But Justin doesn't want to hear any of this. Does he have such a guilty conscience or what is wrong with him? I was almost a bit disappointed that Gus hadn't overheard this conversation, stormed out and also told Justin that he would hate him. I know of course that it's a bit childish and of course Gus doesn't neither hate Brian nor Justin, but that only Brian, who has it already a lot harder in this situation anyway, had to listen to it was painful. I really hope the next chapter is about Justin and Gus! And finally, a little bit of criticism about Brian. I really wish he'd finally realize he has a problem and probably never will get full custody of his son if he doesn't do something about it. So, looking forward to Sunday! Warmest regards and stay healthy!