SilentandBroken

What a twist with the Chief and the two idiots. I think it might be smart to put Bren and Tommy into witness protection too. Perhaps maybe assign an agent to hang out with Roger

I guess it would depend on the dog breed 😆

I’m glad you included horses in this story a little though. They’re such intelligent creatures. I wish I took the time to bond with them when I was home as an older teen. I’ve read a little that they’re great for trauma survivors and folks like me who’ve been afflicted with PTSD. I know nothing about them, never ridden one or anything. If you’re planning to use them in this story to help Joel, that would just make my heart overflow.

I had no idea the breed she had. The momma was a beautiful chestnut and blonde while the colt boy was a darker almost dark chocolate and black maned beauty but he was a character.

I’m ready for Nick to be bottom now. 😆 great chapter

They are but still magical creatures. My sister had a momma who birthed as a colt as a teen. It’s truly amazing how sensitive they are to someone who is hurting.

I’m soo proud of you. This was a great story. Hugs to you

It’s tried

That’s right he asked about it just before the last class of the day.

I couldn’t dream of being homeschooled by Celia. That said, Joel flexing and standing up for the table in the cafeteria definitely won him some respect with them. Respect I think he desperately needs right now. It would not surprise me that the second face off between him and number 9 happens off school grounds. I think Joel has enough smarts to know he needs to not be the one to throw the first punch. I don’t think Colt knows yet about the encounter in the cafeteria and I’d be curious to know his opinion of him. Oh and I think I might be close given your reaction to my Roy comment 😆

I wholeheartedly agree!!

Omg I have Complex PTSD but for some reason it didn’t even click with me for Jack. I know I said Bipolar and they are close in both the region of the brain that’s affected and share common symptoms. Anyway, anyway this was a great chapter. When Nick came back downstairs after his mom talked to him about the diagnosis, the way he and Jack cuddled there ..I cried . I could totally relate with the fear and subsequent guilt Jack was feeling in that moment. Just how he said “I’m broken.” Ugh..Jonah was magnificent as was Christian. Any Tommy! Oh my does the potential relationship between him and Jonah have me curious. Wonderful bonding between Tommy and Jack. I also can relate with Nick’s grief and later admission he needed help. Great chapter

I get the feeling Roy is in the closet and is secretly attracted to Joel. The rest of the chapter is..well honestly as expected. Joel has to establish himself some semblance of independence on campus and the qb is a great way to do that BUT it doesn’t come without consequences of course. I know it’s only been day 2 but it’ll be 2 weeks before he knows it and then what? More pressure from everyone to have Joel please them. Right now he’s getting irritated he’s not being listened to about what HE wants. He needs to establish that respect or he’s going to snap. I said what I said.

Wait you drew that?! Damn dude. That is seriously very awesome

Ah so I did start on the first story. Excellent.

First time reading your work. I know this story is part of a series, but I couldn’t tell if they were required prior to this story which drew my interest. two chapters in and I’m hooked. Great intro.

Omg LB you had me crying constantly Jack seems almost bipolar type I with a co-morbity of disassociation and major depression. I’m probably way off though. I felt so bad for Nick. Christian is an angel. I feel though that pushing Jack to shower softened the blow of shock for Christian and Jonah. They’ll see it for themselves soon enough. I am genuinely scared for Jack and Nick.

This was a very good chapter. Communication is key to ANY struggle or disagreement. Trace was magnificent on their “tour” giving Joel the opportunity to vent and prodding him juuuuuust enough to get him to start. How emotional Trace got on that ride was..touching. It was also revealing in that it showed the reader just how important Joel is to him. I hope Joel saw that. It was also very revealing how Joel and Dav had that disagreement in the driveway. Both said what they needed to say. Both listened and heard what the other needed to say. Both didn’t react angrily at the other’s comment which shows a lot of maturity for both. It shows they value each other’s opinions very much. They click more than either realize. Speaking of maturity there was a lot of that shown by lacy. Sure she was frustrated. But she didn’t have an all out tirade either. Bravo to her. Joel just needs to stop giving himself more options to worry about and force himself to be committed to Fletcher and start over. I think Davin is right. Joel just needs to be convinced and Dav is the boy to do it..

Absolutely 💯 percent

I wanted to cry with Nick. I felt that soo much. Great writing here. That terrified feeling of …being abandoned is such an overwhelming emotion. I’m not sure if Jack is bipolar but it’s tracking that way. The fact Nick never noticed his scars on his wrists confuse me greatly. Unless they’re new. god I hope he didn’t cut his wrists DOWN his arm. That’s how you do it. It shreds the artery lengthwise not just a cut across. Going across just mostly cuts tendons. Sigh… poor Jack. Poor Nick. I beside myself with the overwhelming spent feeling of adrenaline.

Skipping the comments to drop mine before I lose my thought.. literally I was like what the fuck when Jack started in. Nick’s mom helped me think and agreed she was probably right. Then with the second kitchen scene, as soon as the broken glass was mentioned I immediately went worse case scenario no no no no no ! Then I started in my head trying to assess (because the medic in me will never retire) and Jack’s mom took control.. that’s something that needs to be studied. How ppl can turn off emotions and take charge like that. Also, Tommy is great. Dude great emotional chapter

He ( Joel) hasn’t really allowed himself to trust anyone especially since things went south at home. The very people he SHOULD be able to trust with every and anything not only turned him away but outed his deepests secrets. The ONLY one of his family is the kid brother and he’s been removed from seeing Joel so yeah he’s kinda of gone too. Someone needs to intercede with this kid and fast.

Tough spot for Joel to be. I appreciate his recognition of the nostalgic memories that a team builds over time that cannot be made without putting in the time and effort for them to be made. Sure, they can make a team better but he’s throwing the opportunity to make new friends and moments away by literally running away again. Joel’s anxiety is in control right now and that’s not good. While the support and love and patience are plentiful with Trace and Celia, this is also something he’s running from to and he’s only making things worse for himself. Frankly, he needs a good therapist to help him learn how to take his emotions back from his anxiety much more than is realized by Trace and Celia. That’s the one thing I think they missed with him but time got away and Joel needs to be interacted with very carefully. It really hasn’t been all that long since Trace found him on the bridge. Building trust takes time. Maybe taking off like that means Joel will bump into a new character who can provide a better perspective for Joel and can help him get a better handle on dealing with his emotions and maybe convince Joel to give this new start a fair chance.

Witty that Joey’s little cheek pda is going to come back and cause problems for the Judge’s governor run. Also, not everyone on the team is happy about Andy’s potential return. That is concerning. I don’t think Andy is as entirely safe like he thinks.

Definitely surviving his donors. They aren’t parents however. They don’t deserve that title.