I almost had a heart attack when I saw this chapter. Usually I don't get to read the next one until the next day.
Anyway, I'm so glad Gerard has finally started to understand what's happening and how to fix it with the help of Frank. The only thing he'll have a hard time getting to grips with is Pete. But hopefully after they argue and get it all off their chests, they will understand each other better.
Oh, and option two all the way. A big twist, depressing, but with a pretty much happy ending. That's all I really ask for in a fic xD
Author's response
Yep, Gerard just needs to sort things with Pete now, although I doubt that Pete is very happy with him at the moment...
I'm glad that you picked option two, I was more leaning towards that one anyway. It will be properly depressing and there probably will be a happy-ish ending, just maybe not for all concerned...
Thank you very much for taking the time to review! :)