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Awww, I loved that memory, it was so sweet. Wonderful chapter. I can understand why Kendall would feel guilty about Michael changing everything, though. I probably would too. Can't wait for the next chapter!

Hehe, 100 pages might be a bit long...I'm so glad you liked it. I hope the epilogue doesn't disappoint! Thanks so much for reading and all your wonderful reviews!

Epilogue Matt sat sprawled on the couch with Avery's head in his lap as they watched TV. He ran his fingers through the silky ebony tresses. Avery snuggled closer, wrapping his hand over Matt's thigh. He couldn't believe how happy they were, how happy Avery was. Now. Avery had spent the last few months of his senior year living at Matt's mom's house. Matt was so grateful to his mother and sister for being so understanding. He'd spent a week in the hospital and before being released to

I'm so glad to see everyone liked the scene, considering I wrote it in the middle of the night (one of those things that hit me and just wouldn't let me go to sleep without writing it!). I did have to reread it this morning before posting, or you would have seen some weird typos! Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Thank you, thank you! Hope you didn't have to drink too much for this one. You should be good to go tomorrow, I think, with just the coffee!

I didn't mean to imply this was it, so sorry. There IS an epilogue, I promise. I did forget to add in about his dad wanting to do that last 2mil. deal... Thanks so much for highlighting the points you really liked! And I didn't think about him visiting his mom's 'love' that would definitely be something to consider. As to what draws me to the angsty kind of stories, I'd say some of it has to do with having a friend having gone through this kind of thing, having had to research it in college for an education class, as well as being affected by news reports of such things. But I also seem to have a bit of a penchant for writing emotionally traumatic stuff, I think. I go through a lot of tissue while I write them though... Thanks so much for reviewing! Glad you have liked it!

Glad you liked it! And no, there is the epilogue left tomorrow...

It is sad that it went on so long. It was a painful story to read, I know, but Avery does get his HEA (even if it takes a lot of therapy and Matt's help to get there). Thank you so much for reading and reviewing!

That's my favorite too. And yes, Avery definitely needs a lot of support now, and Matt is just the guy to give it!

Good point! Glad you liked it!

Aww, thanks! So glad liked it!

Thank you so very much And yes, there isn't much that they can do if the victim and/or the abuser is hiding it so well. Hope you like the last chapter!

Yes, I would definitely split it in the future. Thanks so much for coming out of the shadows to review! It's great to hear that you've enjoyed it. thanks!

So sorry about your friend. It's really tough when you have to be dependent on someone who bullies and abuses you. My sister and her husband are like that, not so much abusive, but just so not in love with each other and so they nag at each other constantly, but stay together for their son (which honestly to me is worse, since he has to hear them yell at each other all the time). But no one can convince them to separate. Anyway, I'm so glad you liked Matt's POV and have enjoyed the emotional ride of the story. thanks so much for all your reviews! (And more neko should be coming up soon--next week, at the latest, I think!)

I'm sure there will be. And thank you, so much for reading and reviewing. So glad you've enjoyed it.

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it!

Thanks!

Aww, thank you so much, that's so nice of you to say. And yes, there are many theories about what happened to Avery's mother, and I like your idea! You'll find out more about that next chapter. Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. I'm so glad you've enjoyed the story.

Glad you liked how it turned out. It's definitely not over but at least he's away from his father now and safe. Hope you like the rest!

Yes, he will definitely need therapy and support, lots of it. Glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!

That's where I saw it for the first time. Played it for my daughter--twice, and now she keeps pulling up the youtube video on her phone too! When he stops singing to wave at passing traffic is my favorite part too, the breaking out back into song afterwards is hilarious! I think it's what makes the video even funnier.

I'm adding this note in here because for some reason it keeps telling me the chapter note is too long, but it's under 500 characters so I don't know what the problem is: This chapter is also now twice as long as it originally was since I got inspired last night to add Matt's POV of the rescue. The first half of this chapter would probably be its own chapter, adding in another day of waiting for the conclusion--which I thought might be a little mean for those of you who have waited so patiently

If I keep you in suspense, maybe you'll come back for more, hehe! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!

Wow, thanks! I'm so glad you think so! Thanks so much for reviewing, as always! (oh, and I discovered how to do all the cool emoticons! It was driving me nuts how you all were getting them in there! Finally found a list)