by kmillerk1
Wow, what a great story with an even greater ending! The HEA was a little mushy, but that's OK, I like mushy HEAs, and this was a really good one. I definitely didn't see that coming. This was *****s from start to finish.
Great storytelling. Looks like I'll have to check out everything else you wrote.
The ending has haunted me since I wrote my previous comment. It seems too simple and unbelievable. Barry walks in when Drew is still in a very dark place, happily says he still loves him, and all is well. Barry has received promotions and has the support of a boss who obviously thinks highly of him. Drew has a shitty job from his father/boss who may love him but has always been demanding of his son, always wanting more, not loving. It seems like the Barry/Drew relationship is unequal and that Drew will always be the one who screwed up. How will Drew ever find his happiness in this situation, how will he ever heal? Barry doesn't even seem that glad to see him. Yes, it is a happy ending of sorts and the story was enjoyable to read, but I still feel sorry for Drew.