I saw the sequel you'd written so had to read this first part. I think I overlooked it before because of the het warning and I don't often read AU, but I'm so glad I did. It's really good. Poor Tom, tragic when even your mother sees you as a burden and wishes you'd never been born. I'm off to read the sequel now. Love Helen x

This was very beautiful in a special sad way. You should definitely go on with the story or write a sequel where we find the brothers at an older age. You are a very skilled author!