That was so sad and I hope that their relationship survives. Looks like he will be raising their son by himself for awhile. I feel so sorry for that baby, she hasn't really thought about her second son since Judah died. I am looking forward to reading more.
Reviewer: pmgayles Signed [Report This]Date: 11/10/09 06:56 pm
He needs to leave her where she is for a while and focus on little Xander. Losing a child is not easy, but obvious he can't help her deal with it.
Reviewer: Sweet Pea Signed
[Report This]Date: 11/10/09 06:03 pm
Aw hell, this is gonna be interesting. I hope she gets the help she needs because she's in some serious denial right now. I feel for Christian and Xander.
Reviewer: baha_malo Anonymous [Report This]Date: 11/10/09 05:40 am
Wow, again! Gabe needs serious help or she will lose Christian and Xander. Excellent.
Reviewer: Jujubee50 Signed [Report This]Date: 11/10/09 04:10 am
OMG this is a intense story so far, to lose a son like that is unreal, I feel for Christian, Gabi refuse to deal with her pain, and IMO the new baby is going to suffer.... she needs to stay in the hospital.
Reviewer: Lady Liberty Anonymous [Report This]Date: 11/10/09 01:05 am
That was heart wrenching to read. At least she is in the hospiatl now and can get the help that she needs. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 10/10/09 08:53 pm
Wow how sad that she had to watch her son die in a fire on the school bus...my goodness. How does one recover from something like that. Great start to the story. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 10/10/09 08:18 pm
Poor Christian...and Gabi...and Xander...
The mind really is a fragile thing...and no one can say how they would react if they were in a similiar situation...so on first reading this...I was devastated for both Gabi and Chris...but truthfully...I got very angry with Gabi for a hot minute...and I know that's so wrong...but I did...she's still so trapped within her own world of pain...that she refuses to see just how much pain Christian is in too...he lost his son right along with her...they both lost Judah...I guess she has the right to be selfish...but at some point...she will have to face reality that their first son is gone forever and that they have another son who needs them both...how fair is that to the newborn Xander that his own mother won't even acknowledge his existence...
My heart shatters for Christian...Gabi too...like I said...the old adage of 'your blues ain't like mine' holds true...I wonder if there is some kind of support group they can join...surely the parents of all those other children that were killed with Judah are experiencing much of the same emotions Gabi and Chris are...
Damn, this is so powerful and I'm boo-hooing over here already...they have such a long road ahead of them...and it will be painful...I shudder to think how much worst it's going to get for them...great story...heartbreaking...but what a great story...
Reviewer: attheritz Signed [Report This]Date: 10/10/09 06:46 pm
She isn't going to be able to accept the new baby. Can things get any worse? I feel for both of them. Christian is going to have a rough time with the baby and Gabi.
Reviewer: bayoumomma Signed [Report This]Date: 10/10/09 06:44 pm
This story is so sad..My heart hurts for Gabi, Chris and Xander..Gabi and Chris will both need therapy to get through this..I hope with time she will be able to accept and acknowledge Xander...I'm sure it's going to take her sometime to hold him and show him love. I hope it comes sooner rather than later.
Great update!!!
Reviewer: Chocolate Girl Anonymous
[Report This]Date: 10/10/09 06:06 pm
That was a brilliant start. I hope you continue soon.
Reviewer: bookacholic247 Anonymous [Report This]Date: 10/10/09 04:48 pm
Nice choice for the cast.
It's a very sad tale so far, but I'm looking forward to reading more.
This reminds me of last year when a cement truck toppled onto the back of a school bus, killing a little girl. That driver was intoxicated and speeding and survived without a scratch too. I cannot imagine the family's grief. Then they had to relive it when he went on trial a few months ago.
Gabi probably needs in-patient treatment, sorry to say. I hope the baby is okay.
Reviewer: Bluegardenia Signed [Report This]Date: 10/10/09 04:17 pm
Loved the cast pics. What is going on with Gabi???? She needs some serious help. I hope she and the baby survives. Something has to give in order for her to face reality and deal with her grief . I hope it isn't the baby's life.
Author's Response: Something does give and it is definitely not a good thing. Christian will have his hands full.
Date: 10/10/09 05:23 am
He should have taken her to counseling a long time ago. How could he not see how she was endangering not only herself but the baby to. So sad! Great update.
Author's Response: He should've but he was in denial. He didn't want to admit that she really needed help. He knew that she was breaking, but he thought that she was just dealing with the loss on her own quietly.
[Report This]Date: 10/10/09 05:23 am
Wow! She is really far gone. Poor thing. I hope they get help, they both need it.
Author's Response: They will def, be getting help.
[Report This]Date: 10/10/09 05:16 am
You hit it out the box with this chapter. You could feel their pain. Good job!
Author's Response: Thanks!
[Report This]Date: 10/10/09 05:12 am
Gabi needs some serious grief counseling...not only she a danger to herself (not eating and refusing to deal with reality)...she's also posing a danger to her newborn child also...I sympathize with both she and Christian...I really do...but since Christian seems the stronger of the two...it is he who will have to help her pull her through...hope the baby and Gabi are okay...
Could you make the chapters a little longer...thanks for sharing...looking forward to the next update...
Author's Response:
Yes, she's on a true downward spiral. And it really is going to get worse before it gets better. She's in true denial about the death of son, and by not dealing with that she can't focus on the new baby. Christian is going to have to be strong for the both of them but when is being strong for them too much, I mean he's gonna break eventually. We'll see.
I'll def., be making the chapters longer.
Reviewer: attheritz Signed [Report This]Date: 10/10/09 05:05 am
I don't know how it would feel to loose a child but my heart goes out to her. I know you are writing this and I hope things get better. I am no expert but when the mind shuts down, it takes a while to get it going again. She will need some serious counseling if not an institution.
Author's Response: She will, but it will get a lot worse before it gets better I'm afraid.
[Report This]Date: 10/10/09 04:04 am
Wow...I can't imagine experiencing that kind of pain...though I've felt it when my brother and his wife lost their three year old son in a car accident...we're still healing from that...wouldn't wish that kind of pain on anyone...
I do know that Christian and Gabi have to get through this kind of devastation together...grieving is a process...and there are no words of comfort from this indescribable pain...they just have to be there for each other...
I smell trouble ahead...the lines of communication have been shut down as each is dealing individually with their own survivor's guilt...but they just can't get through by themselves...they have to do it as a united front...
This is a very hard subject for me to read about because it touches so close to home...but I look forward to seeing where you take them from here...looking forward to the next update...
Author's Response: I'm sorry for your family's loss. And I would never wish such a thing on anyone, it's gonna get a lot harder for them, for Christian especially because he's gonna have to be strong for Gabi but still be able to grieve and take care of the new baby. Reviewer: attheritz Signed
[Report This]Date: 10/10/09 02:32 am
Loved the beginning, can't wait to read more.
Author's Response: Thanks!
Date: 10/10/09 02:23 am
I am hooked already, please update soon.
Author's Response: Thanks for reading, i will be updating as fast my little fingers can type,lol.
Date: 10/10/09 01:32 am
powerful first chapter. looking forward to more!!!
Author's Response: Lots of shock and awe to come, its gonna get really interesting.
[Report This]Date: 10/10/09 01:01 am
Awesome beginning for something you started on a whim. I look forward to reading it!! I cannot imagine watching my child die right before my eyes. We have seen so many deaths at the hands of drunk drivers, when will these people stop.
Author's Response: I know, its sad, but people are reckless. I couldn't imagine this happening to me either, i wouldn't know what to do.
[Report This]Date: 10/10/09 12:15 am
Amazing start, even though the chapter was short...packed full of emotion! I can't wait to continue reading.
Author's Response: Thank you for reading!
Date: 09/10/09 11:51 pm