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I'm so glad you're reading my Crosby story as well! I always look forward to your opinion on my updates ;) thank you for reading and supporting! I really appreciate it <3

@ Retrouvaille
To some extent, as we contemplate taking the next step in a relationship, I think most people experience that trepidation of not being good enough - that we try and mask over those little "imperfections" that we fear may drive the object of our affections away, sending them running for the hills. With our innate feelings of inadequacy, we just cant believe that someone so wonderful would accept us for who we really are.

In Maggie's case, this is magnified exponentially. She has been through a nightmare, where it was not just her body that was battered and bruised. Gavin tore at her psyche, eroding her self-esteem, making her feel totally inadequate and unlovable. Of course she would not want Sidney to see this.

But what Maggie is not seeing is that Sidney is falling in love with who she is, not who she was. She has to find a way to learn to trust again - not an easy task given all she has been through.

Thank you so much for your comment & also for sticking with me even when I don't update regularly!! I can't tell you how much it means to me to know that you're hanging in there with me instead of forming a mob :)

You are spot on with all of your comments! Maggie definitely thinks that the only way to keep Sid happy & safe is to keep him in the dark about what happened in her past, but she's starting to realize that the only way to ever really be happy herself is to spill the beans. She can't keep dancing around the issue, as much as she'd like to. A big part of it is not so much that she worries about Sid emotionally, although she does, but more so that she worries that once he finds out who she is that he will no longer want to be with her and won't see the point in trying to build a future with someone who is still trying to rebuild herself.

@ gloryboxxx
I totally get that Jon is flawed. In fact, I have always placed the majority of the blame for this clusterfuck squarely on his broad chiseled shoulders. He should have manned up a long time ago when he knew he didn't love Becca, given Becca her walking papers and then run to Vicky and profess his deep feelings for her. If he had done that, Vicky would never have been forced into the "Other woman" role.

But no, under that hunky exterior is a scared little boy, who is deathly afraid of being alone and unloved.

And it is Vicky who is paying the price.

I love how you called Vicky an "underdog." I feel like, in a way, that's exactly what she is, even though she is trying her hardest to keep fighting. I'm also trying to show that, as much as Jon is a famous hockey player, and the captain of an NHL team, he is still flawed and weak as well. He is not this perfect guy that everyone assumes he is. I hate when girls write them as the perfect guys, that never do anything wrong. They're humans. lol

As always, thanks for reading and commenting! <3

@ gloryboxxx
loved the update - and I do get that life sometimes gets in the way of things. I am just glad you were able to come back to the story.

As for Vicky, I see her as a bit of an underdog - and I do love to cheer for the underdog. She has flaws and scars that somehow make her feel unworthy, but I think that makes her more real.
Like I have said before, I don't usually have much sympathy for cheaters, but I really don't see Vicky in that light. I see her more a victim of circumstance. And I really wish Jon would help her out here. Becca really needs to go!

I know I always say this, but I always love your comments! You always go so deep trying to understand the story. I love the way you feel sympathy for Vicky; she is my fav, and I'm obviously rooting for her too. Unfortunately, things still need to get worse before they start to get better... :x

I'm sorry it took me four months to update again. I've been slacking off so much, but I finally uploaded a new chapter! :)

@ MrsY24
Oh no, I certainly wont stop reading.

I get what you are saying about James' behaviour. While it is predictable, it really bothers me when people get rewarded for bad behaviour. And conversely, when people do everything right, and they still seem to come out with the short end of the stick.

I look forward to your next update.

Thanks for your very thorough review of my latest chapter. It's frustrating to see James acting the way he is when he and Jess were mature about the break up. I did it on purpose mainly to establish how Jess can see how mature Sid is and how immature James can be. Please don't stop reading it!

@ MrsY24
I am really enjoying your writing. You seem to have very clear characters and your ability to put your readers in their shoes really helps us understand their motivation.

By my comments you can tell that I think that Jess and Sidney are the better match - although by your comments to other readers, it sounds like you may be going in another direction.

Thanks so much for the great comments! Its really encouraging.

I think you'll really enjoy the next chapter :) Thanks so much for the comment!

Thanks for your comment! I'm glad that someone understood that part, I wasn't sure if I had made it clear enough in the chapter.

Gavin is definitely starting to see the differences from his life to others, and also he does really love having Sid around. :)

Hey, I'm Natasha and I just wanted to let you know that I've started a James Neal fanfic :) I found you on other Penguins stories so I was wondering if maybe when you have a chance if you could check it out let me know what you think :)

No worries! You're on vacation, no need to comment at all, you should be relaxing! :) Thank you so much for commenting, though, I definitely appreciate it!

Maggie and Sid are at that point where there's really no need for them to hide away from the rest of the team. Everyone already knew that Sid liked her, so why shouldn't they get to see their Captain happy? :) They'll still get plenty of their own private time together.

Max made a mistake, he realizes that now. I don't think a lot of people expected Maggie to get angry at Max over what he did, but he is her brother - of all the people Maggie doesn't want to see hurt, Max tops the list.

I love that you're one of the few that doesn't hate Becca! lol I understand her too - I'd act the exact same way had I been in her place. I'm super jealous! haha

but yeah, as always, you're getting exactly where I'm going with the story :)

thanks for always commenting! <3

Maggie is definitely having to start over from scratch when it comes to relationships, and that shows through with how she and Sid interact. Thanks so much for your comment! I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter :)

I finally updated again! :) but yes... the whole Becca looking for Jon thing will pop up sooner or later. I promise ;)

thanks for always commenting! <3

@ PensRock

Thank you for your comment - I really love your story (as I have said multiple times before) and it makes my day when you update. It truly does!! Your story has a level of sophistication and maturity that so many of the other stories on MIBBA do not have. Your characters are multi-faceted and do not always do the right thing - but they are consistent, giving them real personalities.

I don't always comment right away, because I really want to read what you are writing. Most times I read at least twice before I even start. I believe with all the care and attention you put into your story, you deserve at least that from me.

I also sometimes censor myself - not wanting to reveal too much, or heaven forbid, possibly having you change an outcome. But I do want to let you know my take on the story - even if I am out in left field!

I understand that quality takes time, but I really hope you are able to update soon.

Thanks for all you do!

I want to thank you for the comment, but I also want to say that you REALLY get it. You were spot on with Wanda and really close with other things too. I'll leave it at that. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. It means a lot!