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3. Forever by lpfan503
From: Davina
Date: 2020-01-19
Chapter: 10
I cried when reading every single chapter of this story. So well written, you are a really talented writer; like the details and how this was build up. Keep writing, please.
From: halvlang
Date: 2020-01-05
Chapter: 10
I'm crying and I'm smiling and I'm so grateful for your story. For all of them, actually, but this last piece was wonderful and perfect and I for sure will go back to parts one and two and then continue with this and once I'm done, I'll just start again. And I really mean that.
This was an amazing ending. It's tender and sweet and emotional and seeing them together, together forever, is making my heart feel lighter. Also, thanks for your words at the very end, I loved to read your thoughts on this incredible last two years and what you feel towards your own story. Believe me, we shared a lot of those feelings with you during this time and I can imagine how hard it was to write this (Ok, we all know I don't commit to long stories because I'm always sure I won't finish, but in the past I've written stories with 60+ chapters as well). Again, I'm very glad you did.
Sending you a million hugs and love and more hugs and hope to see a new project popping up soon. But, no matter what, this one will stay special <3
From: JellyfishLP
Date: 2020-01-02
Chapter: 10
This was so perfect, I don't even have words.
Thanks so much for this whole trilogy and especially this very last chapter. This story has given me so much sadness and so many tears, but the last two chapters made up for all of the sadness. They made me happy like no other story has done before, because I hadn't expected this happy ending. Your idea of the afterlife for Mike and Chester is great! Also, I wanted to say that I LOVE that you chose a young Mike with glasses; he was so cute like this! I think I prefer him with glasses, anyway xD
Well done :)
From: mermaid_life87
Date: 2020-01-01
Chapter: 10
*hugs*
Thank you for all three stories. <333 And for this last chapter. Fucking beautiful. I cried. Happy tears, of course. Mike thanking Chester for the audition and Chester saying he wouldn’t have changed a moment is the perfect ending note. I really don’t know what to say.
The slash...you know I love your slash. And this was as beautiful and heart-warming as it was sexy. Few people can pull that off. I smiled at the rock, paper, scissors :p and adored that Chester kept the bracelets on. <3
I can’t say it enough - thank you! And congrats on finishing this incredible trilogy! :)
From: allby2000
Date: 2019-12-31
Chapter: 9
What can I say? I loved every chapter. Thank you so much for give me an amazing reading, one of my favorites stories and always will be. ♥️ Beautiful ending...
From: Penelope_Ink
Date: 2019-12-31
Chapter: 9
All I can really say is, thank you for sharing this with us! Not just this chapter or this story, but all three. I know the amount of time you've put into all of them (especially the last two) and I applaud your effort and determination. Jeeeez, girl, I never could have written something like this third part. My Chester heart wouldn't have been able to take it, but you did it wonderfully. I'm glad they ended up the way they did, and now they get to be together FOREVER without all the trappings of the human condition. What could be better?
*hugs*
Congratulations again!
And for this chapter, well, I love the glasses and the bracelets. I love that Chester is impatient and that nothing hurt - on the inside or the outside. I think that's the best part. And how romantic that it's the same place as their original first time. I love that they've come full circle.
From: halvlang
Date: 2019-12-29
Chapter: 9
This. was. just. so. damn. perfect!
I was not sure what to expect after the last chapter. I thought about flashbacks and stuff like that but this was way better. I really like the idea that you’ll meet your soulmate in the afterlife. Also, that it might be a person you didn’t expect or didn’t spend your life with. I mean in the case of Ches and Mike there is no doubt that they would be together again and that they are soulmates.
So, this was just lovely. The way they see each other, the way they love each other, the way they will spend eternity together. Their life together was perfect (I would even say that for the years they didn’t spend with each other because it all lead to them being the persons they are) but nonetheless - they deserve a perfect afterlife as well. Especially after Mike being sick and all, after having shown their families that they can’t live without one another, they deserve to be together and make everything they want to happen come to life.
I’m sad that the story is coming to an end but it’s beautiful and I love you for writing this and sharing this. It was such a ride, thanks for taking us on this ride with you <3
From: JellyfishLP
Date: 2019-12-29
Chapter: 9
I don't know what I expected after the last chapter, but it certainly wasn't this. It was amazing! the idea of them being together forever in the afterlife is so wonderful, and it didn't even occur to me. I think this was the only chapter of this story that didn't make me cry, thank you for that :)
Seriously, I don't know what to say. I really really loved this chapter, and it made me less afraid of the next one. Well done :)
Please update soon!
From: mermaid_life87
Date: 2019-12-26
Chapter: 9
I’m in love with this chapter. <333 Really and truly. And I’m sure I’ll feel the same about the next and final one. Although, I have to admit, I’m definitely feeling some kinda way about this series being over. :( It’s been an amazing ride and, once again, thank you so much for writing it. *hugs*
I definitely didn’t think this chapter would take place in the afterlife. I was certain that it would be in flashback form somehow. But I love that you went the direction you did. It’s a definite confirmation that they are spending eternity together and I could babble on and on about how happy that makes me. :’)
I loved all their talk about ghost sex and experiencing intimacy with each other as twenty year olds :p And never, ever did I think I’d actually be looking forward to such a thing, but, w/o a doubt, my Bennoda perv self most definitely is ;) If the next chapter is just amazing ghost/afterlife sex, count me in.
Thanks for updating this! I was so damn curious about these last two chapters. I’m glad I was right about them being Bennoda fluff. :)
From: Tanyasantos
Date: 2019-12-26
Chapter: 9
OMG!!!!! Not only it's amazing, as always with your writing, it's like their just one body and one soul..... Like the angel said, Mike was just adamant about who his soul mate was and to see that he was right all along.... I loved it!
From: Penelope_Ink
Date: 2019-12-26
Chapter: 9
When I asked you if you were going to show Mike and Chester in heaven, this wasn't what I was expecting. It's a very sweet thought, the idea of getting to be with your one true soulmate forever, and having the body you fell in love with. But my first thought was, what about people who never find their soulmates? The people who go all their lives without having anyone? Is their fate to live forever alone? Even in the afterlife? I know that's not the point, but that's where my mind went.
I KNEW M/C would be Hybrid M/C lol I had zero doubt about it. Spiked bracelets and Chester's lip ring. I love that one of the first thoughts is sex and how that was going to go. They're so funny.
This was such a nice fluffy chapter, so NOT heavy like the rest of the chapters. It was wonderful to see Mike not in pain, and Chester free from his despairing thoughts. I think that was the best part. It's not afterlife, it's secondlife.
I know I said the last chapter was closure and I still feel that way, but this is like icing on the cake. They get to enjoy each other on a level they never go to experience before. When Chester still belonged to Sam and Mike was...well, being Mike.
Also, had to LOL over Chester asking if he could get a tattoo in heaven XD I deeply appreciate that the tattoo he mentioned missing was his pirate.
So one more chapter? Not sure what would be left, unless it's wrapping things up down on earth. I'm ready :)
From: Esmeralda
Date: 2019-11-01
Chapter: 8
Oh Lord, when this series ends I will miss it so so much... you've made me feel so many emotions throughout the 3 fics, one deeper than the other.. and as other reviewers mentioned this could've been a perfect ending but as you have two more chapters after this one I cannot wait to read them, hopefully you will bring us many happy memories and sexy times between this two.
The things that I liked the most on this chapter:
I love how Chester didn't do something extreme or terrible to end his life, he went away almost naturally and I'm glad Talinda was by his side.
Mike sending that flower arrangement before passing (tears), this couldn't be any more sad and the signed card with Mike's signature with his blocker letters. (The matching tattoo Chester got when they got married, Mike probably felt on top of the world seeing his love getting his name tattooed, it shows admiration and adoration from Chester to him, and reminds me of RL Chester back tattoo of Linkin Park, I just can imagine what Mike felt in RL too, so proud right!❤.
The pictures of Chester. OMG I'm such a Chester girl, and you writing about Chester smiling pictures makes me feel extremely nostalgic. His smiles and laughter were infectious and I think when he smiled is when he looked more beautiful. Most adorable smile ever.
Well, what else can I say other than you really touched my heart strings with this chapter. I love your writing, I hope you never stop writing. ❤❤❤
From: halvlang
Date: 2019-10-25
Chapter: 8
I was afraid how I would react to this chapter. I mean after the last chapter I was sure that Ches would follow Mike in this one. No way that he would go on without the love of his life.
But I somehow made it. There were tears, but I can't say they were all sad. Yes, it's damn sad and heartbreaking, it always is when someone passes. However, all that Ches wanted was being together with Mike again, and now he can be. And that's not sad but just heartwarming.
Really really really well written, I think I read everything in a whisper voice in my head, because that was the tone of the chapter. Well done <3
From: JellyfishLP
Date: 2019-10-24
Chapter: 8
This story never fails to make me cry, seriously. I loved everything in this chapter, and I need to know what happens in the last two, because after this one, I can't really imagine what else could come. It was already so beautiful; especially the scene with Tyler and Otis and the urns, oh my god. When this story is over, it will be a perfect ending to the trilogy you have created.
Please update soon :)
From: mermaid_life87
Date: 2019-10-21
Chapter: 8
First, you’re more than welcome for every review and the time taken to leave them. This series does my Bennoda heart good in ways I can’t even put into words so much thanks to you for writing it. <3
Second, you couldn’t have done this better. The matching urns, Talinda following Chester’s instructions and staying with him until the end, Mike pre-arranging for those flowers to be delivered, Tyler and Otis taking the urns to Hawaii...all of it...I’m speechless. You even threw some small flashbacks, which you know how much I love it every time you do that. *happy sigh*
This was beautiful. I hope you don’t get tired of me saying that. I just really don’t know how else to express what this series makes me feel. I love all of it.
Super curious about these last two chapters. Do I have some Bennoda fluff to look forward to in the form of more flashbacks? I hope so. :) But, even if that’s not the case, I’m eagerly awaiting the next chapter.
From: Penelope_Ink
Date: 2019-10-20
Chapter: 8
This chapter was surprisingly easy to read. I didn't even cry. Not even close. I'm amazed. Usually I dread these chapters because of the heavy emotion they bring, but this wasn't like that at all. Maybe because I was happy to see Chester rejoined with Mike. Maybe because it was done by his own hand, not because of disease. Either way, I'm happy they're back together. Here are some things I loved about how you did this:
The matching, non-labeled urns. I LOVE that. It's one more way of being "one" instead of "two".
That Talinda did what she promised and made sure Chester's wishes were followed to the letter. Literally, when it came to Otis and Tyler, and this goes for them, too. That they fulfilled what their dads wanted.
The halo at the waterfall is a nice image.
The funeral picture of Chester and the gap in his teeth. I've always said that that gap makes me smile when I see it, because RL Chester never had it fixed. It was a flaw, and even though he certainly had the means to do something about it, he didn't. He let it be, and I adore that.
Mike pre-paying/arranging for the flowers/card on their anniversary, I love the idea, but my golly. As the person who would be receiving those after the person is gone, I can't even imagine what that would feel like. An overwhelming mix of a lot of things, I would think.
I'm curious to find out what the family will do with the house.
And I loved the bit about Chester fiercely protecting Mike's things. I can totally understand that reaction.
I know you said there are two chapters left, and I'm wondering what they will be about since our guys are gone. But whatever you have in mind, I'm ready. You could have ended it right here with this chapter and I would have been okay. It felt like closure to me.
From: Esmeralda
Date: 2019-08-29
Chapter: 7
I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming back to this story and continuing... the fact that you dedicated the chapter to me it really made me feel special and I appreciate you for that. Even though you managed to make me cry, the chapter was extremely well written and beautiful.
That is the only way this story could end, if one of them leaves the other will follow shortly.... I feel so sad for Chester but he must be thankful that he got to live such beautiful memories with Mike and even though they wasted several years by hiding and denying their feelings they were able to finally build a precious life together.
I feel like you chose their best memories, and you wrote this so well that it was like seeing the movie of their lives. It was breathtaking, heartbreaking and extremely beautiful all at once.
I'm glad that Anna was able to make peace with their relationship, I know she did it a long time ago but it was good to see her speak to Chester. She was in such a bad place after the events in Secrets and Confession that this was much needed.
I know that I will continue to suffer while reading the final chapters of this fic and I can just imagine how hard it was for you to write Mike's passing, but I cannot help but ask you to update soon please. I need this story in my life. The whole Confession series is my all time favorite fic. ❤❤
From: JellyfishLP
Date: 2019-08-27
Chapter: 7
This story leaves me speechless with every chapter, and I have to say that I was really happy to see an update. It was so heartbreaking from beginning to end, but especially the last sentence made me tear up.
I loved these little flashbacks of their life and of their christmas memories, and it made sense for Mike to think it was christmas with all these guests at the house. I can totally feel why Chester doesn't want to leave Mike's side, and I already know that when this story ends, I won't be able to handle it.
I don't know what to say anymore except of please update soon, this story is so beautiful and sad.
From: halvlang
Date: 2019-08-26
Chapter: 7
I agree, it all build up over the other two stories. A life without one another is not worth living and maybe not even possible. There are so many stories out there of couples that die shortly after each other and it makes totally sense here as well. They have kept each other alive during all those years, they have been living for each other, and now it might be time for both to leave together as well. I didn't really believe in any form of afterlife but since Chester's passing irl I reconciled with the idea of people still somehow being there and looking over there loved ones. Ches talking to Mike to make sure to find him once he is joining him makes so much sense in that light and I'm sure they will never be apart.
And I'm glad that Talinda seemed to understand. Because she knows how much Ches loves Mike, she always knew and she was pretty supportive from the very beginning. Not that I blame Anna that she wasn't but she made up for this. All those memories that showed that they really grew together as one big family. All the kids and wives and all the time spend together. No one can take those memories and I bet that Ches' and Mike's kids and grandkids will have a lot to hold onto now. All those great moments, all those traditions and all the love they were surrounded with.
The little moments you interlaced throughout this chapter and earlier chapters were really well chosen and they all left me with a warm feeling. Their lives together started a bit later than what they would have deserved but they made the most of it and they were faithful to their promise: "If I say yes now, I say yes for forever." They did and they managed to get everyone on board and create a new family. All the kids calling both of them "papa/dad", all of them being there to make sure that they can say goodbye, all of them supporting each other. That's only because Mike and Ches created a place full of love, understanding, support and family. They can be so proud of that.
And then the last sentence. It didn't just broke Chester's heart but also mine. I had tears in my eyes during the whole chapter but kept it together but then it all just broke out of me. I was a sobbing mess... I know you hear that a lot in the reviews to this story and I know that you warned us. Still, I need to say it because it's true and proves that your writing is beautiful and triggers emotions that I'm not always aware of having in me.
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From: Esmeralda
Date: 2020-01-23
Chapter: 10
I am so sorry for this super late review! I went back and read all the 10 chapters of this fic so I could give it proper closure. Oh lord! I cried all over again over the first chapters and I am so grateful that you decided to end it this way... as many mentioned you could've ended with chapter 8 when both of them had already passed... but this was so much better, their forever will be the way they saw each other when they fell in love❤❤
This soulmate thing is so extremely romantic and you couldn't have had a better idea. I cannot help but think that RL M&C could've been soulmates, they were so perfect together, even if just as friends... the appearances they had while they met again in heaven just shows they were in love years before they realized it. It was hilarious when Mike discovered his hair was blue, you made me smile with this. And Chester excited about having ghost sex! Lmao
And that sex scene at the end was so sweet and sexy that just made my heart melt, I seriously needed some bennoda at this point and this was the perfect way to get to enjoy it. Is sad to see this trilogy ending but you wrote it perfectly.
Starting with Confession, which was packed with slash, sexiness, playfulness and a plot to die for, which made me fall in love with fan fiction. Then Secrets, which I know it was so difficult for you to write, because was so so close to real life events and you did such an amazing job in developing those feelings of unrequited love on Mike's mind. It was just wonderful. Forever, even though was a lot shorter, made me feel so many emotions that I even felt relief you kept it short or it would have been unbearable.
Again I wanna thank you for writing this, this trilogy will always be on my favorites! And I also want to congratulate you for meeting you deadline 2019 to finish it! You go girl! I hope too we can have some more LP this year, I'm rooting for it desperately.. Lots of love and keep writing!