Loved it!

I can't stop reading your stories! Wow, just Incredible! It was so touching and Bridger has the patience of a saint!

Whoa - Lucas was in full on brat mode in this one! I give Nathan huge credit. I'm not sure I could've held my temper so long, particularly with the broken window! Still, I have to keep reminding myself this is after your story, so Lucas is dealing with a lot. (I still think I would've had to give MYSELF a time out before confronting him, lol! Nathan is far more patient than I!

My favorite part of this story was Lucas falling asleep with Bridger at the end. I know he's a teen and it isn't really likely, but I found it so touching. I doubt very much he ever had the opportunity to curl up in a parent's bed. Even if there had been a kind-hearted nanny, I think that might cross a line so I picture it as something Lucas would draw such comfort from. I see his parents as being incredibly difficult to work for, so I imagine his life to be a revolving door of nannies anyway.

Phew, finally got a chance to read. Sorry for the delay.

I really liked the story. I'm glad you touched on Lucas' trauma more than in the confrontation story. Of course, I didn't quite expect the anger to be as outward as it is here. However, when it comes to PTSD, everyone deals with it differently. I just expected Lucas' anger to be more at himself rather than directed at Nathan, because it all reality, he only ended up in the clutches of Franklin Wise due to his own actions...so I'd think he might have some regrets about that. But again, everyone deals with trauma differently.

I really loved how Lucas was trying to do anything and everything to get a rise out of Nathan. It does make perfect sense he'd do something like that, and his actions were very typical teen behavior.

I am a bit surprised Nathan shoved Lucas the way he did. I know he was angry, but even putting his hands on Lucas in any way seems a bit questionable. That's just my opinion; I know he didn't really hurt him, but still... The shoving and making Lucas fall down... I'd think even that might send Lucas into hysterics...and you even go on to have Nathan say how no child deserves to be hit. Well, no child deserves to be shoved either. I think any physical action due to anger is a bit uncalled for, and I just can't see Nathan shoving him either. Again, that's just my opinion, and you are certainly free to ignore me on that.

I do love how Lucas finally comes clean, though. I'm glad that they were able to have their talk when all was said and done, and I loved how Nathan told him he'd never give up on him, no matter what. That's the important message right there.

The book reading at the end was lovely. The only thing I will say about that one, though, is having actual text from a copyrighted work on FFN is against site rules. Anything not written by the author and not in the public domain leaves the story subject for reporting and deletion...so just a heads-up there. I did check, and 13 Clocks is not in the public domain, so I'm not sure if you want to edit out the actual text from the book, but that's up to you.

The story had a sweet ending. I'm glad these two worked things out. Well done! :)

SPAG/suggestions:

His annoyance was obvious on his face.-I'm not sure if you're talking about Nathan's annoyance or Lucas' annoyance here. If it's Nathan's, you're in Nathan's POV, so there's no way he could see his own face. If it's Lucas', then perhaps you should mention it's Lucas', because it's a bit confusing. Also, this is telling over showing. It'd be nice to show a facial expression instead.

from his cheeks willing himself- from his cheeks, willing himself

Anytime he thought- Any time he thought

burgers on the grill—Just a reminder about the beef fan. Not saying Nathan would never serve hamburgers, but an explanation as to how he acquire the beef might be nice. See Whale Song. ;P

some vegetables lost in-some vegetables, lost in

BBQ—This isn't wrong exactly, but I feel like it would serve the story better if it were written out formally: barbecue.

shouted Nathan attempting to get his attention.- shouted Nathan, attempting to get his attention.

interrupted Nathan recognising that look- interrupted Nathan, recognising that look

He wiped the back of his forehead—I think you meant 'He wiped his forehead with the back of his hand'

at the kid who was- at the kid, who was

tomorrow since you seem- tomorrow, since you seem

ordered Nathan, there-ordered Nathan. There

kitchen table drinking a beer.- kitchen table, drinking a beer.

judge, Wise guy.-judge, wise guy.

Poor Lucas! Nathan is such an awesome dad to him.

Excellent

I love these one shot continuations of your story! They're awesome! Poor Lucas is still so messed up. At least he was on the island and not on Seaquest with this latest outburst. He could have done alot of damage and been super embarrassed in front of his crewmates. Nathan handled himself really well with keeping himself under control while Lucas was testing him. Lucas was definitely begging for Nathan's attention, following him to his room and laying in his bed. I thought the ending was sweet when Nathan read to him. I think it's wise that Nathan is treating him like a kid for a while since he never had that interaction growing up. Well done! I can't wait to read more!

Good chapter. I know Lucas was upset about so much more but speaking from someone who as a teen had to stack the wood pile, I can totally relate to Lucas. But, could there not have been at least a phone call from Kristin, lol? This father son bonding is great but I would think at least the thought of missing her on shore leave would enter Nathan's head