Yes, he will know he gave it everything he had. Apprehensive is good here. He doesn't need to push himself into something he's not ready for, but at least he won't have any regrets, no matter what happens.
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Exactly. "What if" can really haunt someone. Liam doesn't want to have that over his head, which will affect his decisions. If it doesn't work out, then he can at least say he gave it his best.
Thank you for your insight and comments, Tim
Thank you long1jo. it was time for things to move forward in the story. Liam is ready to make some hard choices, right at the time that Alek is ready to try to move on with his life. Things should get interesting
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ha I think Nathan and Bryce as a pairing has some strong support.
No, six months isn't a very long time, and Liam did (and does) love Alek. With Alek making some big changes in his life, it makes things more complicated for Liam to make a decision. I think it would be easier for him if Alek hadn't changed, then Liam's reasons for leaving wouldn't have changed. Of course life, and fiction, is never that simple
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You're absolutely right. Liam is holding all of the cards, and Alek is his to lose. Now he just has to decide what he really wants.
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Eh, and easy life is a boring life
The Taming of Bryce aka Unexpected? We'll see where that falls in the list of stories I have in queue
Thank you for your comments and support, B. I know Alek has a long way to go with you.
I don't know if I would say Liam was a doormat. He IS in love with Alek though. Although your personal experiences might have you seeing Alek as abusive, that's not how I see him. In my mind Alek was afraid of disappointing people, and he ended up disappointing and hurting the man he loved. It happens. I'm a great believer that people have the capacity to change. If change isn't possible, then what's the point in trying? I know I'm not the same person I was 5, 10 or even 20 years ago. Alek has grown from his past experiences, and was spurred on even more by Liam's accident. Would you give Alek another chance? Likely not, but Liam's experiences haven't been the same and he is more open to forgive.
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Yes, Alek was guilty of being a bad boyfriend, and for taking the relationship, and Liam, for granted. Hopefully, if Liam is giving him another chance, he's learned his lesson because I don't think Liam is capable of forgiveness again.
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Yes, talking would be a good start. If he wants to give Alek a chance, then Alek will know what it is Liam needs from him. be it friendship or romantic.
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Thank you so much, Parker. It means a great deal to me that you like the dialogue. I've worked hard to try to make the flow as natural as I can.
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I feel the same way about Alek. He was trying to make too many people, with different wants, happy. It was never going to work. Unfortunately, Liam got caught up in all of that, and was hurt. Now Alek has learned and changed, and Liam has to decide if it will hurt more to give Alek another chance or let him go and walk away from a man he knows he still loves. Not an easy choice.
Thank you for your wonderful and insightful comments and all of your support, Gary
Although I respect your opinion, I don't see Alek or the relationship in the same way. I think Alek was scared and made some really bad decisions, but Liam knew what he was getting in to when he started a relationship with a man who was living in the closet. Liam was a grown man, who stayed far longer than he should have, and Alek was a man who took his boyfriend, and their relationship for granted. I agree that Liam should seek out therapy. but probably not for the same reasons.
Thank you for your comments and support, Drought. Maybe before the end of this story Alek will finally win you over (Not holding my breath )