Love that Jennifer called Brian for help. Love Brian being supportive just by his presence. And Molly sure has guts. It was terrible how they were treated by Craig's extended family, but sadly it was to be expected.
Justin half-turned, and Brian opened his eyes to see light reflecting in Justin‘s, weary but alive. “But…when I think of him…what I feel right now…is just…nothing. Not even emptiness. That would be something.”
Brian kissed the tip of Justin’s nose. “You loved your father, Justin. Once. The boy you used to be…he’s mourning somewhere inside. But the man you are…doesn’t have to.”
I love this conversation. It's reasonable, and yet, oddly emotional too. Not so much because of the mourning (or in that case 'not-mourning'), but because Brian knows what Justin is going through without having to be told. Honest and raw feelings.
Very different to the first part, but equally wonderfully written. :)
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Date: 2008-09-17 09:08 pm (UTC)Justin half-turned, and Brian opened his eyes to see light reflecting in Justin‘s, weary but alive. “But…when I think of him…what I feel right now…is just…nothing. Not even emptiness. That would be something.”
Brian kissed the tip of Justin’s nose. “You loved your father, Justin. Once. The boy you used to be…he’s mourning somewhere inside. But the man you are…doesn’t have to.”
I love this conversation. It's reasonable, and yet, oddly emotional too. Not so much because of the mourning (or in that case 'not-mourning'), but because Brian knows what Justin is going through without having to be told. Honest and raw feelings.
Very different to the first part, but equally wonderfully written.
:)