With this chapter, those who have followed If It Weren't For the Two of Us have already experienced the evening of The Showcase. Turning back the calendar, we see the performance through the eyes of Lance and Jakob as they sit further back in the audience.
To read Hi, I'm Lance, Meeting No. 65 [Chap. 26], click here.
Although this isn't the first time readers have been through this night, the people and conversations are different.
And here's an insider tip, Trent does indeed write a second play and Jakob is the inspiration. Stay tuned for that.
This chapter actually represents every artist and every author who has written a story or book (Nifty or not). There is always that fear that your work is going to flop. It is incredibly awkward to ask your friends to read, see or evaluate your work. In Trent's case, it worked out. (Hopefully in mine as well. It is scary to ask my friends to read my stories.)
To review from Trent's perspective, click here to read If It Weren't For the Two of Us, Chapter 43.
Of course, the chapter ends with bringing Andrew's story arc to a close. I could have kept him around, but for the plot to work, I would have had to continue twisting the knife in his struggles. I don't mean to gloss over the severe pain of such a loss; it's horrific. But I wanted Andrew's story to show healing, and in his case, the smart move was for him to return to his hometown.
For anyone dealing with emotional challenges, I hope the help you are receiving is improving your way of life.
Another great chapter. I really love how mature and responsible Lance has become over the time period. You could have taken him in a totally different direction at the beginning, making him sink deeper into "slutdom", but I'm glad you chose not to.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I've ever bawled my eyes out while reading any book or story. Some of this story has hit very close to home. The mention of Tyler in any subsequent chapter is enough to make me tear up. I wanted to thank you for writing such a great story and amazing characters. I'll be looking forward to each chapter as it comes. Thank you.
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DeleteWhat a thoughtful comment. I take it to heart. Your words mean a lot.
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You're most welcome. Lance's journey has inspired me to do some of the same things. I've started to try and reach out to people I've lost touch with. I had a very nice chat with an old friend this morning because of that. So, thank you. Your story moved me a lot. You're a very talented writer.
DeleteHave been reading Lance’s story. It has been as beautiful as the story about Trent and Mike, maybe even better. I have realized how much I love Lance in the story. I wish I could hold him, he truly is an Angel. Just wanted you to know that I am really enjoying the writing. Thank you for your efforts.
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