Good morning Evan,
I fell asleep yesterday evening so that's why I'm replying now.
I'm not familiar with those comic strips (The Joneses), but I get the gist and it is a bit sad but funny also. I already 'showed' my age by mentioning all those ancient comic tv shows, so don't worry.
I am glad you cleared up my confusion about the 'Richard' My Friend story being included in your book Gates of Heaven, instead of in True. Now I could read it without paying.
It is a beautiful poem and although it is sad, all that happend to you and 'Richard', you can also read the positive outcome!
I hope you don't feel guilty anymore, because it was never your fault!
(Not everybody reacts the same way!)
It's the fault of those bullies / society that made your lives hell! Also the added traumatic events / circumstances in 'Richards' live which lead to your lovestory to go down hill, unfortunately.
You can be very proud of yourself that you helped him when he needed you most, in helping him to get back on his feet!
I'm glad you still have each other in your lives as friends!
Now Tobi was again a marvelous story, I have read it with bated breath and a smile on my face. Tobi and Matty are wonderful lovable persons and you've made again an ingenious world around them. Your writing is brilliant, beautiful and meticulously well thought out and I very much enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing your works with us here on Wattpad!
Do keep on sharing new books!
Have a very lovely day and stay ok!
Kindest greetings,
Renate.