With A Little Help From My Friends

[dylan_dufresne]

Title: With A Little Help From My Friends - 6
Author: dylan_dufresne
Pairing: BB/DM
Rating: R, maybe.
Summary: Difficult conversations, and an unexpected request.
Feedback: Would be greatly appreciated as it’s my drug of choice. Many thanks to my beta, frojane
Special Thanks: To loki_girl for the exquisite banner that she has created, and to tarnishedhalo for loaning me her inspirational

Comments

[ex_rogerpit]

...and once again, you've provided one hell of a cliffhanger to keep us in suspense over the weekend.

Dom must have been wondering, looking at that newspaper article, how easily it could have been his name printed there instead of Cory's - had Billy not found Dom that night he was sick and taken him in.

I have a feeling next week Kleenex will be mandatory for all readers, given the way the angst has been building up - both of these men have some serious issues (both individually and together) that need to be dealt with.

Oh, and it seems I was wrong about Viggo's now-outed lover. I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised. This should be VERY interesting.

Another well-done chapter, Dylan.

[dylan_dufresne]

Awww, keep that up and I'll have to post a bonus chapter this weekend. Would you like that?

All too easily, Dom could've been in Cory's position, and he knows it. Having kleenex isn't a bad thing, just in case. Better safe than sorry.

Pleasantly surprised about Orli, are you? I like that. Thank you very much.

[ex_rogerpit]

I'll take that as a rhetorical question. I won't complain if you do (nor, I suspect, would others), but it won't kill me if you don't. I like the idea of spacing chapters out like this - it gives me something to look forward to during the week, since I get to see it first thing in the morning before going to work thanks to the difference in time zones.

Dom knows, thanks to Viggo, how close he was to death that night before Billy found him. The newspaper article simply reinforced that knowledge. And yes, I will likely have Kleenex nearby, having had experience with some of your other stories (like the "Forgive Me" series - now if THAT doesn't make you feel something, nothing will).

Orli WAS a surprise, to be honest. I was debating whether it might be him, or someone from Dom's past like the abusive 'boyfriend' (I had to put that theory to rest after thinking about it - it wouldn't make sense for Dom's old boyfriend to show up, being the kind of idiot he was). I'm glad to see I was wrong on that score.

[dylan_dufresne]

It's so tempting . . . I guess I'll sleep on it and decide in the morning.

Reality is hitting Dom hard, with Eric and Cory representing what his life used to be, and what could've been his death. The FM series was very hard for me to write, but at the time, it was what I needed to say. I'm flattered that it had such an impact with you.

When I decided that Vig was going to get a love interest, I didn't want to mess with him - not after he was so good to Billy and Dom. Orli just felt right.

[imtherightstuff]

Oh my god. I barely sure that I can even wait... there's already a lump in my throat and telpethoron is right, Kleenex will probably be mandatory. I absolutely love how you've developed this "torn" Dom. He's so... human, so real. I know I've felt some of what he's going through...

And Vig + Orlando... perfect.

Fantastic job, Dylan. Once again... I am eagerly awaiting the next chapter.

[dylan_dufresne]

You're making me want to post a bonus chapter! All these lovely comments . . .

I'm very touched by your kind words. Thank you so much. I'm rather fond of Vig/Orli. They just seem to fit in this world. So pleased that you enjoyed.

[crsty1961]

Will some one please kick Billy in the ass and get him to TALK TO DOM!! The man has balls right, time for him to use them, Jesus. Oh to be a mouse in the corner for that session. Will we get to read what is said there?
Oh and the angst gets worse, GOOD JOB!! :)

[dylan_dufresne]

Yes, talking would be good here. Stubborn bastards.

You want to be a mouse? Do you like cheese? Forgive me, the muscle relaxants have started to kick in.

Me? Write angst? Oh, you know me so well. Thank you.

[daydreambeleevr]

“But at some point, when what you’re doing isn’t working, you have to try something else.”

very good advice. Extra brownies for Viggo.

Cory

woah. wonder if it was the same bastard that tried to do Dom in?

Somehow Dom has to make it work. Billy, his parents, school, the shop . .
Jeeze. Think he may add 'finding a cure to cancer' and 'ending the fighting in the middle east' to the list of things he has to do?? Poor bug. I know he doesn't get it that he doesn't have to do this on his own.

Dom seems to be handling it quite admirably.

Billy Billy Billy. Not even close. *hugs*

I'm very glad that Billy is going to see Dr. Taylor, too. I think he's got a lot of his own issues to deal with, what with paying Dom for sex in the past. Looking forward to Monday.

Kerry =)

[dylan_dufresne]

Yay! Brownies for Viggo! I wouldn't mind some chocolate right now.

Unfortunately, Dom's old world is full of bastards who inflict pain on those who are in desperate situations. Yeah, Dom's good at heaping stuff on his shoulders, isn't he? In some ways, he's his own worst enemy, and he's learned to be a very good actor. Dom needs help, and so does Billy.

Thank you very much.

[surreality_fan]

omg! they are both still so fucking stupid! ahhhhhhhhh!

orli!

exclamation points!

[dylan_dufresne]

Stupid boys! Arg.

Hee. Yes, it's Orli.

Happy you enjoyed, hon.