Stop Playing Around - Comments

I've been away for the last week, so I'm only reading this now.

First of all, amazing start. The set up was done perfectly. I could just feel the hatred Gerard felt towards Mr Iero throughout this. I could see the scenes play out in my head, and I couldn't stop thinking 'there's not enough money in the world that could make me put up with that shit'. Gerard's frustration was palpable, and he's obviously a character of great strength and restraint if he could put up with that kind of behaviour. I think this Gerard is going to be very interesting - there's something more restrained and yet confident about him. I have a feeling he may be my favourite yet.

I have to be honest, I don't hate Frank in this so far. He's a jerk, but I firmly believe that his upbringing played a big part in how he views the world and how he treats others. It's a taught behaviour, so it's not entirely his fault. In saying that, he still should know better. I haven't seen too much of him yet, so it's hard to gage a proper feel for the character yet but the lack of a mother figure around suggests that Frank may have had his own hardships in life, though maybe his mother just hasn't been mentioned. Also, I have a inkling that maybe the blogger is Frank!

I was delighted when Gerard quit. He was a little mean to Frank perhaps, but I also feel like Frank needed to hear some of what was being said. Behaviour can only be changed through correction, and I hope it's part of the turning point for Frank. Maybe when the initial shock and defensiveness has worn off, he'll be able to digest what Gerard was saying and he'll begin to re-evaluate his actions.

Obviously, I was expecting things to turn, but I didn't expect it to be IRS related. My heart really went out to Frank - they guy never had to learn basic survival skills for the real world, and his father just left him. I can't imagine how hard it is for him to 1- readjust to a completely new life, and 2- the fact that his father abandoned him. It doesn't matter how old you are, that's going to affect you. It's sink or swim time for him, and it'll be interesting to see how Frank will cope. You normally make Frank such a strong, survivalist character who acts on instinct, and I can't wait to see if this Frank will have that instinct, or if he'll fall a few times.

I admire Gerard's ability to see the bigger picture and get over his resentment towards Frank - he can see the situation for what it is, and it shows a common decency that many people have forgotten about these days. Most people would be like Spencer and not give a shit, because we've evolved to be so self involved that we've lost the ability to empathise with others, and I loved how you subtly contrasted the two men.

I love this story so far, and I can't wait to read more!

Thanks for not throwing this amazing story away! It's so good!!

This is still amazing!!!! I literally can't wait to see what you have planned next! =D.

Wow. Frank and his dad are such a jerks... I like it.

Wow. Frank and his dad are such a jerks... I like it.

Wow. Frank and his dad are such a jerks... I like it.

Wowowowowowow I really really like this wkwledjdehejw

Oh my god don't stop this it is so amazing!!!!!!
Pretty please.

please carry on with this, I love your writing and really want to see how this turns out :)

I really love this, please dont kill it!

I am really getting into this now, please keep going! Really want to know how Frank deals with no money!!

I really wish you wouldn't kill this! I love it so much!

@ crackthesky
You aren't going to make it then, bro. But I'm glad. My goal was to Break Your Little Heart... in two.

This is already breaking my heart ))): ♡♡

Wow! I'm really hooked on this! I'm kinda curious to see exactly how much of this Gerard would be able to take. How does he manage going about his work without telling his boss to go fuck himself? Seriously! And his spawn is an ass! This is so great! Mikey was kinda being a little bitch to him over the phone, though... Or it might have just been a sibling thing... Anyway, I love the way Gerard, Pete and Spencer all are with each other! Love this, if I haven't said so already! Xx.