Erik was definitely using drink to drown his sadness. I think every once in a while is okay. It's not a consistent thing. Ryan's shy, he'll ease into saying it when Erik's awake.
They totally have been in love with each other for three years!!! Even if they haven't been in touch I agree that Erik needed some kind of outlet, and given their history, alcohol was probably a little better than sex.
True, drinking is not a solution either. But sex has a significant role in their past This a dark moment for Erik, but also cathartic in a way. He'll have to move on now.
They do need to talk. But it's hard sometimes!! Things are going well, and then someone brings up a difficult topic and it can throw things off track, it's scary!
Reading the same book, haha, so true!! They do need to talk, but when is the right time? Too early might throw things off track, wouldn't it? THey'll get there!
Hehe, I think you're the only person defending Rachel She needs a couple of people on her side! I definitely agree with your analysis of Ryan's feelings, long distance is always tricky, trying to see if the other person is on the same page as you are.
Rachel's known Ryan as her brother before he did porn. She hasn't known Erik without porn in the picture, so it may be a bit of work to wrap her mind around it