I'm glad Tom is facing his past to blaze the trail for his future.

Author's Response: Me too. It really is impossible in life to fully embrace the future if your past is looming over you. So I thought I would give him the chance to fix things up. :D I love seeing your pretty username here!

Oh muh gawd. Larry has his own office! Amazing. I mean, obviously he'd be the mascot for anything Geo did, but now he's a star!

Hm, mightve liked to actually see Bushido, but I can respect the reasoning for not.
I thought for sure Tom was going to be his last appointment, and he was going to propose and whisk him away for a nice weekend. I was part right.

When 'nick' walked in I was sure Gordon had faked his death. I never imagined it could be Bill's dad right up til the last line or so, mostly cuz I totes forgot about Bill's parents...

This was a fantastic story. I'm so sad to see it end...but glad it did when it did. Because, honestly if it wet anylonger I think you'd start losing us for dragging it too long. I can't wait to see what you bring us next. Keep up the amazing work.

Author's Response: He's a total star and a diva to boot!

OMG I'm crying because this has become my all time favorite story and now it's done and it was a perfect ending but but but I don't want it to be over!! Bravo! This was beautifully written. I love it!

Author's Response: I'm super flattered that this is your favorite story! *-* I don't want it to be over, either. ._. But I'm really happy that you think the ending was good and that you enjoyed it. Really, thank you so so much. :)

When I read Work Out, I was intrigued by the act of silliness and fun it was, and I thought you were going to continue on that road... Until I read this one... This one BLEW ME away, literally. I never expected you to write such a dark, and yet hopeful story with so much detail and not at all like Work Out... I loved taking this road with Georg and Larry and Gustav and his insane love for junk food, and of course, Bill and Tom... When I started reading this story, I kinda predicted them to be together in the end, but never to get married.. It just added to love "LOVE FACTOR" in my books. Although serious, it had it's funny, kind of "Work Out" moments, and it was insanely beautiful... No wonder so many read and reviewed this! It's a beautiful piece of art - just like I imagine Georg's to be ;) I'm not really much for botTOM, but you managed to make it hot (and I think my panties are wet, but hush!) the love those two have for each other is insane... Thank you for writing this, I saved this story as my favorite! Much love, and hopefully you will continue writing stories like Rough? *standing applause*

Author's Response: It is soooo awesome to see you here! I didn't know you were reading this story, so I'm seriously delighted. I remember how amazing and funny your reviews were on Work Out. n.n Now that I've said that, I just want you to know that this review made me smile so big and made me feel so good. You're right, this story is nothing like Work Out, except for the funny moments with Gustav and Georg and Larry that were thrown in here and there because I can't stay serious all the time, haha. Really though, thank you for the compliments on how I wrote this. It was definitely a challenge but I loved every minute of it. I know not everyone is into botTom, but I'm happy that you thought it was hot. ;) I'll hush, don't worry. u.u They really do love each other! Thank you so much for reading and for this amazing review. I'm all warm and fuzzy that you marked it as your favorite! Love to you and I definitely intend on writing more stories with a mix of Rough and Work Out, maybe. :) Thank you again!

ok this is the biggest comment I think... I'm sorry but I had to make a huge one; Aww … when Tom said; “I just want you to be happy.” I almost cried… my eyes are a little teary… because like I said; I have mixed feelings about that. I’ve got so much empathy I put myself in Bill’s shoes though this is a fictional story… xD but anyways, it’s just… I can see why Tom did it and it’s truly sweet because he only did it for Bill. And I understand why, because once your parents die, they’re gone and you can’t turn back time and get a do-over. And I love that Jorg was so nice and gentle with Bill. I’d also say that Bill had every right to get pissed at Tom for doing this because this was very unexpected for him and he was already really tired before all that happened. Oooh and when Tom talks about marriage and how he’d love to have kids… MY HEART IS GOING TO EXPLODE!!! It’s going to fucking explode… I really love it… really really really love it… the thought of Tom and Bill having children and getting married and Bill’s parents being able to be there… awwwww :’) I’m so close to crying now!!! oh but then… Tom proposes to BILL?!!! HOLY SHIT… --- “I kinda like the fact that everyone will see you're mine if they look at your finger,” Oh sexy possessive Tomi :P rawr… OH MY GOD THEY’RE GOING TO GET MARRIED… *Screams* NOW I’M CRYING INSIDE… of happiness. This is the best fucking chapter ever ever ever! I understand you feel it’s hard to wrap everything up in an epilogue but I gotta tell you… this epilogue is the best I’ve ever read in my entire life, reading fanfiction… you are the best and I bow down for you… but before I bow for you, I’ll just stand up and clap!!! *standing ovation for several minutes* You truly are one of the absolute best writers… you’re in my top 2… :D I love you for sharing this entire story… I remember the first time I read a chapter of this and the story was not finished of course, so I thought I’d just not track it anymore, but then for some reason I stumbled upon the story again and saw that you’d updated with a new chapter and after reading that, then I HAD to track it and read more… And I’m so glad I did because it turned out to be an amazing experience. I’m so thankful you’ve posted so many chapters and ended it in a great time so the future seems there and open and positive and it’s all just so damn heartwarming I could go on and on about how much I love you and your story. I just want to say thank you… *sighs* Best story ever. *bows down for you*

Author's Response: Ohhhh, this was truly such a wonderful review to read! I mean, all of your reviews are always lovely but this one is extra special to me. I totally understand why you feel conflicted about what Tom did because I felt the same way and considered not writing it like that. But, it really did come down to Tom's plan to propose to Bill and wanting Bill to at least have the option of having his parents there if he wanted it. I made sure to show that Tom didn't pressure Bill at all to accept his parents back into his life but just provide him with the opportunity to do so.

I like that Bill’s father didn’t give up. I like that Jorg said that Bill could choose to call, but that Jorg would never give up because he misses his son and now that he’d found Bill, he’d never let him go again… If I were Bill, I would be angry with Tom for doing this, but in some ways also kind of thankful… and it’s so nice to know that Jorg changed and really loves Bill and accepts that he’s gay now… obviously he has to because Bill won’t and can’t change that and there’s nothing wrong with it.. he’s obviously living a very healthy life with someone who loves him and he loves back. It really touched my heart when Jorg said that he’d never let Bill go… even if Bill didn’t call. I like that because lots of people just give up and they make it seem like their child isn’t worthy of trying… when really a parent should try their whole lives if that’s what it takes and it seems that Jorg is more than willing to do that.

Author's Response: I think as time goes on, Bill will be more grateful to at least have the chance to make things good with his parents again. I've witnessed people changing completely into better people so I know it's possible. I think that over the years, Bill's parents really realized the horrible way they handled everything and were so happy to have the chance to fix things with Bill. I'd like to think that Bill will call Jorg and they will at least take steps to being father and son again. I love my parents and I don't know what I'd do without them, so I really wanted Bill to have his parents again!

WOW. :O I just thought; “oh cool… we’ll get to read about Bill’s new client for whatever reason before he goes home to his lover,” and then for a moment I fucking thought it was Bushido but that didn’t make any sense because he doesn’t have a son, as far as I’ve read… but then it’s BILL’S FATHER… ohhh wow… what a GREAT TWIST…

Author's Response: That was a twist that came out of nowhere for me! Seriously, I had no plans for that but then it just happened and I'm glad it worked out. I'm also happy I could surprise you because my number one thing is not wanting things to become predictable. n.n

- and it’s so cute when Tom says; “Baby please…” trying not to hurt Bill… it does seem like Tom really wants Bill NOT to be home during the work hours on that Friday so I wonder what he has planned!!! :D uhhh if he has something planned, that is… Aww and Bill is thinking that Tom doesn’t want him there… poor Bill for working so hard and feeling rejected by his boyfriend… poor lovely Bill. Oooh but then Tom breaks his rule and has sex with Bill… ooooh yes! :P nice

Author's Response: I melt when I picture Tom saying 'baby' *-* Tom was working very hard to trick Bill there! I think he succeeded in distracting him successfully.. Don't you think? ;)

“Gustav opened the door and blew a big kiss to Tom. “I love you too, bro.” – “Tom rolled his eyes and caught the kiss, putting in his pocket playfully.” AAAAAAAAAAAAH that is so fucking cute… how the hell do you make this stuff up?!!! I’m so in love with the cuteness and the love between them all… I mean, oh my GOD… this is perfect, I HAD to comment about that because I seriously laughed affectionately at that… I did not ever expect Tom to return the playfulness and pretend to catch the kiss to then place it in his pocket… that was so lovely… I’m commenting a lot about these things and tiny details but since you’ve written to me that it’s okay I do that, then I decided I’d have to do it in this last chapter kind of to celebrate you finishing this… if I could give you a grade for this, like you’d do in school, I’d give you a million A+ !!!!

Author's Response: Ohhh, I looove how you comment on the tiny details! And this moment.. It's so awesome that you pointed it out because it was one of those things that just flowed right out as I was typing. It showed though, that Tom had really come out of his shell and was more lighthearted in the end. I just love it when guys fake flirt with each other, I think it's so cute and funny. I'm happy you liked that and thank you so much for the awesooooome grade. *-*

“Turns out your old pal Bushido works there now,” MY GOD, I want to both laugh and scream… I was kind of wondering if he’d be in this last chapter… as some kind of final closure… it’s bittersweet that he’s working at McDonalds now! I’m kind of laughing at him but I respect him too because it’s way better than using other people and being manipulative so they can make money and get away with hurting them in the process… he was so greedy before and now it serves him… seriously, though I’ve never worked at a McDonalds I do not look down at those who do because it’s still a damn job and whatever people do, is to take care of themselves and make some money so they can continue taking care of themselves and I have no problem with that

Author's Response: I agree with you completely! I mean no disrespect to people that do work at McDonald's, but I just wanted to show the contrast between how much money Bu was making before compared to what he would make at McDonald's. It was a big step down when it came to money, but a big step up for him being a decent human being!