by ttt59
Previously commented: Seems to be more about friendship than anything else.
Anon. got it right. Great plot. Clear characters. And it definitely about life long friendship.
Every man or woman should be such a friend and have many such friends.
It helps us all deal with the vagaries of life.
THC
Nice! A fresh viewpoint on the cheating wife trope. Who would have believed that was even possible? 5 stars for a well written, original story.
Realistic. With the hero not having beautiful women all over him to console. In real situations, generally, everybody is left hurting. Like this.
Excellent, very enjoyable, a very welcome variation on the wronged husband theme.
Luv most of your stories however this one seems weak structurally and a stunted almost childlike dialogue almost like a different author, Barely average story because it just falls flat on every level- still 4 ⭐️ because we need writers like you , barely a 3 otherwise , sorry P.
Everyone that has a Sal should understand the rarity of it and never take it for granted.
Definition of a good friend. If you have a Sal, cherish them.
I felt good about the story. The ending was sad, but life is like that.
Good job
I liked it. Gave it a “4”. But it wasn’t believable. No way does the doctor and his slut, both come clean. After Sal had his meeting with her, she would have been on the phone with the doctor. As soon as Porter was slapped around by Sal, he would have probably not called the police, but some hired muscle. This might have ended up, with Sal taking a dirt nap. The only way this really would have happened, is if Sal had given his evidence to both Porter’s wife, and the best friend. Before either one of the cheaters, knew he existed.
Creative perspective. Not sure why the Kid got the kids as primary custodian.
Bloody brilliant perception. Wouldn't mind 9 or 10 more just like this. Excellent t
Ez a második ötcsillagos írásod, részemről értékelve! Gratulálok!Folytatnod kellene az írásaidat,a legjobb írók közé lennél hívatva!
"once and a while" is not an expression. It doesn't make sense.
"once in a while", is an expression and it does make sense.
You're welcome.
A really good read, oh to have a friend like that, I thought you put it together well, nicely described action, characters were real in that you didn’t overdo anything about them.
I read this when it was first posted, but I felt compelled to go back and read it a second time. The character Sal needs a series of stories. He is well developed and interesting as hell. He’s clearly the kind of guy who would have many friends and acquaintances so he could easily have plenty of stories to tell.
I really enjoy your writing. You navigate the LW minefield with skill and the scores reflect that. Thanks for sharing your skills.
2nd red for me as well… so much enjoyed. I agree with BarryJames1952’s comments below. A Sal’s series would be a great read! Thank-you
A good friend will help you move...a great friend will help you move a body. Sal is a great friend to The Kid. Dr Porter doesn't know how lucky he is. Thanks
Loved it. 5 stars. But I don’t think either of the cheaters would have spun things truthfully. The best thing would have been to get both couples together, and had them both confess to the spouses, in front of him.
While his rage and actions were righteous, everything felt surface level, and there was little hope or joy for anyone at the end. Sad story about the damage done by a couple of pathetic excuses for people.
I know a couple of nurses. Most people in the medical field, detest doctors. They are very arrogant, right up there with lawyers. I loved this story, gave it 5 stars. But still, it would have been good to have the “ kid” take some revenge on the doc. Another entitled, Narcissist bitch, bites the dust!
Drop only the sentence about rumor, ecstasy, and a couple of guys. The MC would have done something about drugging any woman.
Just the way I like. Given the facts and left to make decision!
Right or wrong your choice. BUT absolutely need All the facts?
Due to length of the affair I think divorces was absolutely only decision
Nice perspective piece, well thought out and presented; I'd like to hear more from Sal.
An excellent tale, well-written and quite enjoyable. Thanks. I really enjoyed your unique twist on a common theme.
It is more often than not to have a close friend with inner honour and integrity at your side.
A spouse should exactly be that, but love is such a fickle thing....
Amazing story and I love the loyalty. We should all be lucky to have a friend like that.
On my second read, I don't like it any more than the first time around. It can't just be all pain and retribution. If you want your stories to flourish, it should end up with some joy and happiness (but not for the betrayers, or at least not only for them. If you can manage a realistic reconciliation, then fine, but leave the victim's lives looking up).
3*
Second read and pain and retribution are the only thing that cheaters deserve . Based on scores, it looks like this author is flourishing.
That was a straight up honest story with characters that acted the way real people sometimes act and it would be better if if more people stopped being such abusive cheating assholes but that’s free will for ya. Not a penny less than five stars.
Absolutely Brilliant , best on this site easy 5 stars I would award 10 if I could.