18 Weeks of Twoey - 100. Week Fifteen Tuesday, December 9, 2014: Locked Boxes

Alex may be an interfering busybody but I loved seeing her chastise David's dad for not making sure his son saw a counselor. Sam told her about David's breakdown to ensure exactly this outcome, including nagging David about getting help.

Sam so evil! Getting Alex on board to force David back into therapy was genius. Sometimes I wish we got to see more of David's dad, because I feel like I'm always missing something. It didn't matter as much before David's accident, but now... I mean, clearly his dad has a major avoidance issue considering all that's happened under his roof, but still...
God, it's a bit grating to see Twoey not quite getting how fucked up his relationship with Erik has become. One of your best friends is finally back in school? And you let your bf talk you into *not* being there to support him? God, he's so vulnerable and desperate for love... Oh well, it's an interesting ride anyway. I'm glad he at least brought his mother into the loop about David's head being on the verge of a meltdown.

I both liked and hated this chapter. It's like, I'm glad that characters are communicating to an extent, but sometimes it still kinda pisses me off. David's breakdown should have been communicated to his father for sure, but not like that and it shouldn't have been Sam blurting it all out in front of his domineering and nosy girlfriend. Perhaps the responsible adults might have had a conversation and David and his dad could have had a talk in private and decided an appointment was in order might have been better. Instead of Alex interfering and saying all this in front of his entire family. Oh well I guess it wouldn't have happened otherwise. Though I did appreciate Alex pointing out how freaking ridiculous David's father is. What the hell is wrong with that man?

Anyway Twoey becomes more and more ridiculous and blind every day. He isn't all all creeped out that Erik orders his phone turned off and calls to check as a test? He now is incapable of moving from point A to point B without Erik being glued to his side and controlling when he comes and goes? What's worse is that mom is totally blind to this. Twoey's mom was never like David's dad, and yet somehow she is now. Sigh.

I have absolutely no problem with what Sam did--he knows David too well, and knows he'd have gone on alone if given the choice, so he made sure it would come out in the open. He may just have saved David's life, if not his sanity. For once, Alex cam in to be useful, rather than a nuisance. Now she needs to back off and let him figure out who he really is...for a supposedly intelligent person, she is ignoring the signs that he's not in love with her.
I have to agree that Ginny and Twoey are now entirely opposite to how they appeared at the beginning of this story, and it disappoints me--especially in Ginny. As for Twoey, I know he needs someone to love him, but to abandon David because his new bf says so--that should have been his first warning flag to get away from Eric, but he's turned into a mass of shapeless spineless goo just for sex. I thought he was better than that...now I'm not sure he's worth having by David. I feel sorry for his predicament, but he was the one who got himself into it by ignoring all the signs.
The part with Danny was a bit confusing, because at one point, it seemed he was saying the opposite of what his final words implied--can't remember where, but it was somewhere around the spot he said David had little time left?
Eager and yet reluctant to read the next one, SD...we'll have tons more Alex clouding David's mind, and another visit with Dr. Keating where David will likely hide all his problems. I can't believe he let David out of counselling in the state the boy's in...not very competent if he didn't recommend to Mr. Megal that more work was required.

So. Alex knows best, and David doesn't like that. Hard to blame him, however much he dislikes the idea of seeing Dr. Keating again. Danny in meditation sounds some pretty ominous warnings. Twoey's interaction with Erik seems pretty ominous, too. Maybe even Twoey will notice! Thank you for a very stimulating century-chapter!

100 chapters! A milestone! This story and everyone in it have come a long way since the beginning.

"I suppose I shouldn’t be mad at him. Every once in a while I probably don’t deal with stuff either." Hehe! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

If Dad's safety deposit boxes look anything like David's I suppose we might forgive him (somewhat) for avoiding his family's issues. But surely after all these years, and especially having married TWWUTLUHR and her crazy "church", he would have learned to step in for the sake of his family. But he seems to have done the opposite, and it's clear that his son would prefer to do likewise. Despite being the worst thing for his mental health, David would dearly love to avoid all the issues that make up his current life. Thank goodness for Danny! David seems to listen to him, at least.

And thank goodness for Sam and Alex, despite all previous misgivings about Alex, for forcing the Dr. Keating issue in front of the whole family! Sam obviously knew that this was the only path to getting David some professional help. And if Ginny contacts Dr. K as well, with what Twoey told her, this will surely trigger some urgent action from the two doctors. Hope so!

Can't wait to find out what surprises lurk in Syracuse. How Mike and Maryellen will shed light on Twoey's predicament I'm not sure, but this trip ought to be interesting. And it will fill in the time until David's meeting with Randy - two episodes away! I must be patient... thanks, Skinny! Another fine chapter!

Go Sam! That's called being a friend.. Go Alex! Pushy is good sometimes. She forced David's dad into action. He should by all means been paying more attention to David and his family given all what happened and what he knows. All of this coming on the heels of Danny's death, he should have had the foresight to have David continue therapy.. But if we ignore it, it goes away seems to be his way.. At least now, thankfully the Dr is in play..

I guess with nothing to compare it to, Erik's actions look like love to Twoey. I'm disappointed that he won't defy Erik, yet saddened by how trapped he is within that relationship. It's hard to be mad at him, even though one would think he knew better.. I can't wait for him to realise how far he's let himself slip because of Erik.. The Syracruse gang might help, hopefully... At least he told Ginny about David..

Ok, David.... Shooting head pains, mental breakdowns, Danny's death warnings.. Not sitting well with me.. Theres a whole lot of talking going down at Kory's, so maybe that will be a starting point in the right direction. David doesn't need to join Danny...

Soooo, 100 chapters SkinnyD! 100!! .. And a great chapter it was.. Thanks so much for telling this story!

On 05/31/2016 02:42 PM, Timothy M. said:

Alex may be an interfering busybody but I loved seeing her chastise David's dad for not making sure his son saw a counselor. Sam told her about David's breakdown to ensure exactly this outcome, including nagging David about getting help.

Thanks Tim!

Yeah, Sam has David read pretty well. And it got the job done.

On 05/31/2016 02:49 PM, Lux Apollo said:

Sam so evil! Getting Alex on board to force David back into therapy was genius. Sometimes I wish we got to see more of David's dad, because I feel like I'm always missing something. It didn't matter as much before David's accident, but now... I mean, clearly his dad has a major avoidance issue considering all that's happened under his roof, but still...

God, it's a bit grating to see Twoey not quite getting how fucked up his relationship with Erik has become. One of your best friends is finally back in school? And you let your bf talk you into *not* being there to support him? God, he's so vulnerable and desperate for love... Oh well, it's an interesting ride anyway. I'm glad he at least brought his mother into the loop about David's head being on the verge of a meltdown.

Thanks Lux!

Sometimes Sam collects data and sometimes he acts. I think he knew simply urging David to see the Doc wasn't gonna work!

Twoey -- sigh -- what can I say?

On 05/31/2016 03:11 PM, spikey582 said:

I both liked and hated this chapter. It's like, I'm glad that characters are communicating to an extent, but sometimes it still kinda pisses me off. David's breakdown should have been communicated to his father for sure, but not like that and it shouldn't have been Sam blurting it all out in front of his domineering and nosy girlfriend. Perhaps the responsible adults might have had a conversation and David and his dad could have had a talk in private and decided an appointment was in order might have been better. Instead of Alex interfering and saying all this in front of his entire family. Oh well I guess it wouldn't have happened otherwise. Though I did appreciate Alex pointing out how freaking ridiculous David's father is. What the hell is wrong with that man?

 

Anyway Twoey becomes more and more ridiculous and blind every day. He isn't all all creeped out that Erik orders his phone turned off and calls to check as a test? He now is incapable of moving from point A to point B without Erik being glued to his side and controlling when he comes and goes? What's worse is that mom is totally blind to this. Twoey's mom was never like David's dad, and yet somehow she is now. Sigh.

Thanks spikey!

You're right. Sam's mother should have contacted David's father. But Sam took matters into his own hands and did it the way he figured would get the results.

I agree about Twoey, but it's probably going to take a striking event to snap him out of his love haze.

On 05/31/2016 08:09 PM, ColumbusGuy said:

I have absolutely no problem with what Sam did--he knows David too well, and knows he'd have gone on alone if given the choice, so he made sure it would come out in the open. He may just have saved David's life, if not his sanity. For once, Alex cam in to be useful, rather than a nuisance. Now she needs to back off and let him figure out who he really is...for a supposedly intelligent person, she is ignoring the signs that he's not in love with her.

I have to agree that Ginny and Twoey are now entirely opposite to how they appeared at the beginning of this story, and it disappoints me--especially in Ginny. As for Twoey, I know he needs someone to love him, but to abandon David because his new bf says so--that should have been his first warning flag to get away from Eric, but he's turned into a mass of shapeless spineless goo just for sex. I thought he was better than that...now I'm not sure he's worth having by David. I feel sorry for his predicament, but he was the one who got himself into it by ignoring all the signs.

The part with Danny was a bit confusing, because at one point, it seemed he was saying the opposite of what his final words implied--can't remember where, but it was somewhere around the spot he said David had little time left?

Eager and yet reluctant to read the next one, SD...we'll have tons more Alex clouding David's mind, and another visit with Dr. Keating where David will likely hide all his problems. I can't believe he let David out of counselling in the state the boy's in...not very competent if he didn't recommend to Mr. Megal that more work was required.

Thanks CG!

Ginny does seem to be a little distracted. She has a book tour coming up, maybe that's it. (we haven't been told that yet.)

Danny has been warning David that time is running out and he wants to help his friend. He'll keep trying, but this is a big issue for David, so the jury is out on whether or not he will be successful.

On 05/31/2016 10:08 PM, Parker Owens said:

So. Alex knows best, and David doesn't like that. Hard to blame him, however much he dislikes the idea of seeing Dr. Keating again. Danny in meditation sounds some pretty ominous warnings. Twoey's interaction with Erik seems pretty ominous, too. Maybe even Twoey will notice! Thank you for a very stimulating century-chapter!

Thanks Parker!

Yeah, we thought we were done with all the ominousness when the curtain fell on the "Church of Everybody's Going to Hell." But, in different ways, both our little heroes are in deep trouble. Well, they have a whole 22 days to get it all worked out. Unless they fail.

On 06/01/2016 07:18 AM, jess30519 said:

100 chapters! A milestone! This story and everyone in it have come a long way since the beginning.

 

"I suppose I shouldn’t be mad at him. Every once in a while I probably don’t deal with stuff either." Hehe! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

 

If Dad's safety deposit boxes look anything like David's I suppose we might forgive him (somewhat) for avoiding his family's issues. But surely after all these years, and especially having married TWWUTLUHR and her crazy "church", he would have learned to step in for the sake of his family. But he seems to have done the opposite, and it's clear that his son would prefer to do likewise. Despite being the worst thing for his mental health, David would dearly love to avoid all the issues that make up his current life. Thank goodness for Danny! David seems to listen to him, at least.

 

And thank goodness for Sam and Alex, despite all previous misgivings about Alex, for forcing the Dr. Keating issue in front of the whole family! Sam obviously knew that this was the only path to getting David some professional help. And if Ginny contacts Dr. K as well, with what Twoey told her, this will surely trigger some urgent action from the two doctors. Hope so!

 

Can't wait to find out what surprises lurk in Syracuse. How Mike and Maryellen will shed light on Twoey's predicament I'm not sure, but this trip ought to be interesting. And it will fill in the time until David's meeting with Randy - two episodes away! I must be patient... thanks, Skinny! Another fine chapter!

Thanks jess!

David and his dad. Maybe there was a clueless gene than got passed along?

I don't think Sam likes to meddle. Remember Danny and Sam talking when Gary and Nels were hatching their little plot to horsey-force David and Kathy together. But he must have realized how serious this was and so came up with one of his usual clever solutions.

On 06/03/2016 03:54 AM, Defiance19 said:

Go Sam! That's called being a friend.. Go Alex! Pushy is good sometimes. She forced David's dad into action. He should by all means been paying more attention to David and his family given all what happened and what he knows. All of this coming on the heels of Danny's death, he should have had the foresight to have David continue therapy.. But if we ignore it, it goes away seems to be his way.. At least now, thankfully the Dr is in play..

 

I guess with nothing to compare it to, Erik's actions look like love to Twoey. I'm disappointed that he won't defy Erik, yet saddened by how trapped he is within that relationship. It's hard to be mad at him, even though one would think he knew better.. I can't wait for him to realise how far he's let himself slip because of Erik.. The Syracruse gang might help, hopefully... At least he told Ginny about David..

 

Ok, David.... Shooting head pains, mental breakdowns, Danny's death warnings.. Not sitting well with me.. Theres a whole lot of talking going down at Kory's, so maybe that will be a starting point in the right direction. David doesn't need to join Danny...

 

Soooo, 100 chapters SkinnyD! 100!! .. And a great chapter it was.. Thanks so much for telling this story!

Thanks Def!

Sam takes his friendship with David seriously. That's for sure.

What will it take to snap Twoey out of this hypnotic love haze? Time? But then it will be too late for him.

And speaking of too late, the symptoms you pointed out put David right on the edge of 'too late.' Something better happen in Dr. K's office.

I totally agree with Spikey; Sam's mom should have called David's dad and told him what happened. But since she didn't, Sam knew if he told Alex something would get done. And it did. I'm looking forward to David's session with Dr. K. again.

Danny's warnings were very ominous, and the look inside David's cluttered brain might have been worse. All those unresolved issues packed up and stored in boxes on the shelves of David's subconscious. Scary. But, just like his dad, apparently.

I can't wait to read about is talk with Randy.

Erik is something else. He calls Twoey's phone just to make sure it's off? That is sick. He needs to see Doc Keating also.

I hope Ginny follows through and talks to Keating; she seems to be very worried about David, which is good because now there are quite a few people who are looking out for him.

On 08/04/2016 02:33 PM, Lisa said:

I totally agree with Spikey; Sam's mom should have called David's dad and told him what happened. But since she didn't, Sam knew if he told Alex something would get done. And it did. I'm looking forward to David's session with Dr. K. again.

 

Danny's warnings were very ominous, and the look inside David's cluttered brain might have been worse. All those unresolved issues packed up and stored in boxes on the shelves of David's subconscious. Scary. But, just like his dad, apparently.

 

I can't wait to read about is talk with Randy.

 

Erik is something else. He calls Twoey's phone just to make sure it's off? That is sick. He needs to see Doc Keating also.

 

I hope Ginny follows through and talks to Keating; she seems to be very worried about David, which is good because now there are quite a few people who are looking out for him.

Thanks, Lisa!

I guess Sam's mom is a little TOO laid back. Maybe she shares his fondness of smoking plants? Anyway, Sam was smart enough to tell the person who is NOT EVER laid back ...hehe.

Ginny does tell Keating, but it doesn't have the desired impact.

this story just keeps getting better with every chapter