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I can't choose the love/sad emoticon at the same time but I feel both for this chapter. Sometimes just being there is enough, as there aren't always words that can comfort someone's pain. Good for Ryan keeping Erik from using sex as a panacea; I think that's a slippery path for either of them given their past. I think Ryan allowed Erik the liquid comfort thinking that might be enough. Ryan confessing his love was the "love" emoticon for this chapter (yes, confession-they've been in love with each other for three years now). That was a huge move for Ryan. A good, bittersweet chapter, Mr. H.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The apocalypse can't come fast enough for Hell to claim back it's spawn. How do people who want to harm find themselves amongst the most vulnerable?!?! Instead of angels of mercy, they are angels of death. It's so ANGERING (yes, it's worth a new word, lol). On another note, thank you for this story. I'm in love with someone who suffers from depression on this level. I feel he's my soulmate but he's afraid to believe he's worthy of unconditional love. It means we won't have a romantic future together but I still believe in him. I know HEA's aren't a certainty in this scenario and if it gets one, it won't be bells and whistles and rainbows (well kinda rainbows but you know what I mean, ). I'm still hoping for one, though, I guess a vicarious hope. Please tell me that Teddy destroys Neil. He won't have to betray his oath, letting him know he isn't worth having a place in his life in any way would be enough.

Rachel's sisterly concern is tinged with more than a little judgement about the guys' past, no bueno. I think it gives Ryan the excuse to start wondering about the "What If's" that tend to go through our heads when things are going so good at the start of a relationship; He would have done it on his own later; Maybe it's better to get it out of the way now. They are too attuned to each other not to know when one is bothered by something, I hope Ryan works this through with Erik instead of self sabotaging. Very satisfying sequel so far, Mr. H. Thank you.