I would say that Troy is a touch possessive, yeah. He is in my stories as well, but I can't see him being abusive. Troy strikes me more as the type who would break down in tears, sobbing apologies if he ever hit the person he was with, especially Ryan, who is already so fragile. But hey, artistic license, eh?

I understand what you were saying at the end. I like the story and the ending is brilliant. Good story!