Welp, I was definitely understanding why all of them were so darn shocked that Roy apparently wasn't the father, even if he actually was and it was just Riza flat refusing to tell ANYONE, that he actually is. I guess what I really don't understand was why she decided to keep the whole thing so secret. Riza must've known that everyone there would've been as supportive as can be of the situation and that Roy would absolutely step in and be a father to their child even if he doesn't remember actually doing anything. Put simply if she told him so he'd believe it, no questions asked. So yeah, I'm definitely confused why she opted to go the secrecy route rather than simply explaining the situation. At the same time, I think Havoc and Catalina definitely had the toughest positions to manage. As it was, they were the only ones who knew where Riza was immediately after her resignation. I suspect Havoc probably would've had it even harder, since he'd be battling between respecting Riza's wishes and his own loyalty towards Roy. Heck, actually Maria was unknowingly put in a rather ugly position to. As it was, it was definitely fortunate that everyone in the office had no issues in understanding that Maria had nothing to do with Riza's sudden resignation and treated her as they would anyone else.

I'm glad Riza finally stopped with the dramatics. I think this story was so frustrating because Riza's selfishness reminds me of my late grandmother. She was 15 when she got pregnant with my eldest uncle. She never told the father and never told my uncle who he was. She took that secret with her to her grave. My uncle is in his late 60s now and he is still haunted by it. He resents my grandmother for making that decision for him. My father was able to know his dad only because my grandpa fought to be in his life. My grandma tried to keep him away too. I don't know, I just feel that you can't make unilateral decisions regarding a child's parent simply because you have issues you can't face. My grandmother did thatshe hurt my uncle a lot and almost put my father through the same kind of trauma.

While I understand and appreciate you drawing from your own life experiences, I feel that Riza has several options in front of her and it is her own selfishness that is driving her decision to be a single mother. I was quite elated when she began opening up to Mustang, but felt let down whenyet againwe have to deal with Riza choosing only her own point of view at the cost of others and what those other human beings deserve.

Riza in denial is so frustrating. How is she unable to see that she is hurting her son and his father by trying to be dramatic and tortured? I'm hoping that she eventually realizes that there are other people who matter. I feel so sad that she is treating Roy with contempt while keeping his own child from him. I can't imagine canon Riza ever doing something like this.

As much as I am enjoying the story so far, I'm finding it hard to have any sort of empathy for Riza. It feels as if she's using her own fears to punish both Mustang and Maes, simply because she wants to continue being comfortable. I have to admit that Riza is characterized in the same way as many other fan fiction female characters. I notice that in an attempt to play up her obvious strengths from the canon, that strength is erroneously translated into her being mean to everyone. It's not being strong when someone refuses to open up and expect others to just go along. that sounds like weakness to me. Riza is only doing what she wanted in order to continue her status quo. Little Maes deserves to know his father. I'm going to finish this either way, since it is really well written.

Hey. I' am a little late in reviewing this but to be honest, I've read this- around 2015 I guess. This was the best Roy/Riza I've ever read. It was amazing. So, Thank you for this story author- san.

This was absolutely precious

This story is so sweet I'm loving it

Love this already

I've loved this story for nearly a decade now and still it has a special place in my heart. Say, is there are any fanart? speaking of, it'd be the most amazing thing if it received a podfic adaptation. Do you still write, and are you perhaps on tumblr or twitter?

woah xD am i happy to found this fic? binge read this for since last night and im not dissapointed. its beautiful. and i like how you slip flashback scene. Riza and Havoc arguing. Rebecca still not liking Roy tho she support Riza.

THIS WAS AMAZING! THE ENDING ...JUST PERFECT...the story just killed me asdfghjkl ,bittersweet and filled with emotions!

I'm crying...Maes is so adorable...I dont have words ..

The way Havoc imagined how he'll be killed by Riza..omg...is the best thing ever

this is so sad yet beautiful