Oh my gosh, I loved this. I also adore Coltrane. Edward has such good taste ;-)

Thanks for sharing.

lovely story. thanks

Lovely story, I really enjoyed it

This was just precious! It was truly a heartfelt and emotional story! The care and love that both Edward and Seth had for each other. Edward truly is smitten with Seth, the fact that he did hide himself and who he was from everyone, because Seth wasn't sure how to deal with it! That shows adoration, love, and support!

I love love love that Sue came to Edward, she jsut wanted him to be happy! Regardless of who made him happy! He was soo afraid of what his family would think of him, when all of them wanted him to just be him!

Love Emmett! He just came right out and said "WTF! Why are you hiding!" Gotta love a true BFF!

Edward's family is just as amazing through and through, taking care of him, making sure he was happy and ok, and ithe fact that carlisle was there after his migraine! I love the love that they have for each other! truthful and happy family!

And that was one hot sexy scene with them! Whew!

Absolutely amazing Karen!

Discordia told me to read this one and all over again! that will be next!

You made me cry. That was so lovely.

Loved this one-shot. I was exactly what I needed between classes. Congrats on the third place. xoxo Mina

This was so good. Nicely done.

Finally got a chance to read this. Loved the story, Karen! You were able to convey the conflict of emotions between Edward and Seth so well. So heartfelt. I know this is such a difficult thing for some people to discuss with their families. I remember when my oldest brother 'came out' to my parents- he was a senior in high school. I think he thought for years that none of his siblings knew- he was SO wrong. Wasted a lot of time, energy and emotion.

Thanks!

Sally

You made me cry ...

This was so beautifully written. Thank you.

I loved it. Great job.

Lovely! I really enjoyed this! :)

Hey Karen. I'm so sorry it took me so long to review this on your page. While judging the contest, I made notes to myself about each story and wanted to share my the notes I made for yours:
"Loved this! Edward and Seth were lovely. I could feel the lovely vibe in the family business. Seth's situation, actions and Edward's reactions were very realistic and spot-on. As were the Clearwaters. Really a wonderful story!"
As you can tell - I loved this story so much. In addition to what I originally wrote to myself, I wanted to tell you how well written your story is as well. That is so important to me, as a beta, and your story was perfectly and beautifully written. Thanks so much for sharing your Christmas and this story with us all!
Nancy

aww that was a really cute ending

Wow, I really was blown away by this. It was a very real portrayal of the feelings of a closted gay man and his out and proud lover. A tale that exists in reality so often, but not always with a happy ending, so thanks for that. You should have won!