Awww, YAY! This commentary made me delightfully happy. I admit, I HAD to reread the chapter properly as well. I *do* love it so. There's just so much Athena/Matt goodness and I love seeing the tidbits you've put in. It's so interesting to see what's going through your mind.
I love what you say about Matt stopping to listen even though he's mad at her. It's so true. In fact, it reminds me a bit of how the Doctor was with Rose in S1 and 2 - always giving her way more leeway than she deserved because she was Rose... Matt puts up with a lot, because she's Athena - and I love him for it. He's such an amazing guy.
Nape of the neck... *g* Nice choice!
I also like what you said here: The way to Athena's heart had to be the way to her author's heart: giving Athena what she needs, even when she doesn't know it herself. What a beautiful way to put this and it rings so true. Not only for Athena and Matt but for any relationship. It's so important to have someone who can see/anticipate those needs in us. I'm pretty sure a good, long marriage depends on this
THANK YOU for this: Notice there's not really any description of what he's doing right here? Yeah, I don't do description when it involves with the kids. Use your imagination. ;-) I mean I LOVE Matt and Athena but I just can't go there. Athena will always be that little girl obsessed wtih pink and glitter... knowing she's happy with the man she loves is enough for me.
Stars! Look, even here, stars! and now "Oh my stars" is in my head. Not that I'm complaining - I LOVE that song. It's so lovely.
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Date: 2010-10-15 12:06 am (UTC)I love what you say about Matt stopping to listen even though he's mad at her. It's so true. In fact, it reminds me a bit of how the Doctor was with Rose in S1 and 2 - always giving her way more leeway than she deserved because she was Rose... Matt puts up with a lot, because she's Athena - and I love him for it. He's such an amazing guy.
Nape of the neck... *g* Nice choice!
I also like what you said here: The way to Athena's heart had to be the way to her author's heart: giving Athena what she needs, even when she doesn't know it herself. What a beautiful way to put this and it rings so true. Not only for Athena and Matt but for any relationship. It's so important to have someone who can see/anticipate those needs in us. I'm pretty sure a good, long marriage depends on this
THANK YOU for this:
Notice there's not really any description of what he's doing right here? Yeah, I don't do description when it involves with the kids. Use your imagination. ;-) I mean I LOVE Matt and Athena but I just can't go there. Athena will always be that little girl obsessed wtih pink and glitter... knowing she's happy with the man she loves is enough for me.
Stars! Look, even here, stars!
and now "Oh my stars" is in my head. Not that I'm complaining - I LOVE that song. It's so lovely.