I really like your style here, as well as this believably darker version of Peter. Nice.

Beautiful work, Z. You really captured the grinding pressure that they will be under once we get going again. How undramatically and understatedly sad for them both. Withdrawal without confrontation is like that. I loved the little way she hooked him back in and I forgive him turning from her so completely. Very believable, and quietly sad. Well done.

You go where I think about but dare not. When she returns, if she returns, will Olivia forgive Peter for falling for her (another version of his fascination is different clothes). Does Olivia always see phantom men from her past in her head? Is she doomed only to love the ghost of something just past and out of reach and yet...she holds the runner with a thinnest of cords to her - close but apart. Heartbreaking...and once again lovely writing. You are my favorite.

Niiiiice. Oh, I worried all the way through this-you conveyed just one possible way for Peter and Olivia's circumstances to play out as excruciatingly as possible. It's going to be bad, it's gonna be *so bad*, and you made me cringe.

And then-that little peace offering at the end, tiny and sweet as a gumball. Well played!

I've lurked about in your stories for a while; I expect I'll continue. :)

I loved it!

You are a fantastic writer.

I was confused at what you were getting at during some parts, but I think I get it now. And I like what I think I get.

It's beautifully written.

Welcome back to the camp

Hmm. Ive read quite a few Bolivia stories about what would/could/should happen after Olivia returns from the alternate universe, but I like yors best. Because it has no happy ending, not much fluff and seems rather depressing and sad. But in its own way, it is more realistic than many random, fluffy stories! (mine included *laugh*)

I like the way you used vampires as a frame for the entire story. I like the way you describe Peters feelings, his longing for Olivia or her alternate version, his feeling of betrayal and his guilt at having betrayed her. I like the way he tries to forget and plans on running again (well, maybe the vampires can keep him long enough to change his mind again). I like the way you describe Olivia, narrowly avoiding to fall apart every day... Hmm, I like the entire story very, very much!

As always, its written well, in your brilliant style, and I could see the characters fighting to stay who they are while falling apart. I hope theyll be able to save the connection they once had! A great job, really. Thanks for writing!

Well, then. A poignant story with excellent characterization. The ending? Fucking perfect, comes to mind. It put a grin on my face, that I'm having a tough time getting rid of (I needed that!). Oh, and I can so see this happening on the show. We'll have to wait and see what they pull out of their hats ;)

So much misery, and so very well written. I'm starting to doubt the Fringe writters can come up with something very tragic (we have screwed Peter and Olivia good on this site with pain). I like your contribution: it pains me, but is not the worst. Is belivable: I dont think Peter and Olivia will be "okay" after all is said AND done.

"...force her to snap out of it or fall apart entirely."-Perfect line.

"He's just selfish enough to think that he might have shattered what alternate worlds only cracked." -Wow... wow, wow, wow. I just hope Peter don't fall into that! The misery is so... real, so tearing. Good work.

Sincerly,

Nyrihaz.

So this is pretty kick-ass, oh mighty one. :) It seems quite accurate to me. Your prediction is less than desirable, but far far better than the worst, and quite a lovely compromise, even if Peter has to resort to "kicking down doors" with other girls. :P I do appreciate and admire your contribution to the post-finale deluge.

My favorites:

"An almost shouldn't equal a promise but maybe when his lips had come so close, she'd taken it as fidelity."

"In a fit of cosmic timing, the text comes seconds after he does."

Thank you for sharing, my dear.

Zaedah, you know I love your style, but this does not make me a happy camper. :(

could the reason for the brunette be that the other olivia was dark-haired too?

simply amazing. loved peter's inner turmoil.

definitely going on my favorites list!

OMG. This is heart-breaking.