Unfair-Chapter 94: Naked Truths

I haven't read this yet, I'm still catching up, but just from the title and description I imagine Janet will eventually make Clark an offer he would have a hard time refusing

Some hidden clues in this chapter for us to ponder on. At the doctor’s the questions about breastfeeding and the prescription seemed to embarrass Janet, We know that oxytocin stimulates contractions of breast tissue aids lactation after childbirth. Is that really goats milk Clark has been drinking or is Janet secretly pumping and bottle feeding him her or another Momma’s breastmilk? That could also be why Clark is layering on the baby fat. The shower scene, what is Janet really up to? Has she got an hidden agenda or motive? Does she have a plan to get Clark to bond with her? Is that one of the techniques she learnt about at Little Voices when Clark and his playmates were sent off to the separate room and the Mommies stayed behind to talk more? Then there is a Tracey and Ambrose. This chapter briefly covered that subject with no clues of any substance other than a teaser from Clark that was non specific. Is Tracey still diapered, or has Ambrose been told by Brollish to back off, and if Brollish did then why would she, unless she is related to Tracy or wants to melt out the punishment fir Tracy’s disobedience herself. Looking forward to reading more as you play out these storylines.

Additionally, Janet had a bit of a Mama Bear moment with the doctor forcing Clark to have a bowel movement. I think she will be either looking for a new doctor or talking to him about what took place. Especially as they learn more about each other’s vulnerabilities. Definitely looking forward to more!

Love the new chapter! Great subsections that definitely needed to be together like you stated. I am glad Clark voiced his feelings to Janet and that she took them seriously. I think Clark is realizing he doesn’t have it that bad as many others. Janet is trying to do right by him. Additionally Jen

On a second reading I even realized something else: At the end of this chapter, Janet got exactly what she's been wanting the moment she adopted Clark! Clark liking something about her (the singing), calling her Mommy, cradled in her arms and falling asleep in them, even the way he talked like a baby..... but how much can she really enjoy it right then? Not while they're both desperately playing a really cute game of charades to avoid the mutual awkwardness of Clark getting a bit too... excited! It just really dawned on me the second time reading that she got what should have been a baby crazy junky's fix and she can't even gush cause she's just as flustered as him, even forgetting to give him a goodnight kiss! I love that! It's adorably funny for us and frustrating and embarrassing for both of them I'm sure! I'm sure Janet is still gonna gush over it, and I'm also sure Clark is gonna get to hear more singing from his Mommy!

Jemsy

More flags, more fun!

Jemsy

I also loved her splashing him back, and his reaction to it! Very much like an actual child who doesn't expect their Mommy to do something like that back! I giggled quite a bit at that!

Jemsy

This shower scene was a challenge for me. I do lots of squirmy, screamy things, but very few things that might be read as relaxing or sweet, so it was good to stretch that muscle. The six flags joke nearly killed me.

So much I wanna gush about. But yes, thank you for saying so. Sometimes it's good to show the better sides of the bigs.

Thanks! I try. This isn't the first time I've ever written first person, but it's easily the longest. And it's a fun exercise trying to keep the balls in the air. And yeah, this could have been two chapters, you're right, but it felt right to keep these sequences together.

You're right. I'm sorry. I'm just BAD at taking compliments. It's a real exercise for me to just shut up and say "thank you." Thank you.

The shower scene was beautifully written. There's Clark just dumbfounded that Janet pulled the trigger in this stand off. And the whole part was this nice mellow stop in time where their both at peace for a moment. Great job I can't wait for where you go next. It's like six flags but your odds of dying are very low.

Djangosolarboy

Gosh this was such a treat to read! We got some new Mommy-Baby Boy dynamic going on where Clark wasn't being outright malicious and even welcoming it! I've said it before, but I hope they both find what makes them happy together. I love that once again we see both of them making compromises for each other that go out of their comfort zones. For Janet it's because she wants a better relationship with Clark and for him to be happy, while for Clark it's more so he can at least feel like he's got some measure of... equality? Like Clark said, "emotions are complicated", and after losing pretty much everything, gaining something back, even something as simple as getting to take a shower again (regardless of him being held like a baby while he got it) must be really conflicting, but satisfying at some level. Also loved Janet at the Doctor's office, though I was holding out hope for Clark to hold it and possibly get a chance to use the potty, alas sometimes the world is "Unfair" to short people. At least it's likely she'll find a new doctor. Also, not gonna lie: I was hoping that Clark would kick that jerk doctor in the face and "play it off" as squirming from the unwelcome tickling.

Jemsy

I meant realistic characters and setting to match them. There isn't a major break in character for anyone. You wrote good "realistic" (for the setting they are in) characters. 😋

What could have been 2 chapters fits nicely as one. Janet is trying to hard and you can tell "something I want to talk about later" is a new "fun phrase" Janet must have picked up at the meetings, or Helena, or Beouf. Either way. It's ultimately having the "you get more flies with honey" effect. "You get more compliant littles with cooperation". We knew Clark would sustain losses in this long battle to resist or escape. Have to wonder how the final interaction with them will go. This chapter especially is where he's waxed most poetic about her, the same way he talks about Cassie (who he assumed is dead). I actually thought about that but never commented, you've done a good job with not inserting an "author voice" for Clark, who theoretically (since he's writing this in the future), knows Cassie's ultimate fate. Or at the very least the "author clark" knows whether or not cassie will show up before the end. The dialogue hasn't let slip any hints.

I mean...I don't know about "realistic", lol. But thank you for the spirit that this is offered in.

Well, I have to say that these past two chapters were well worth the wait. Both a good examples of this not being a simple story anymore, but a single account in a realistic world.

This wouldn't be a great story if it was all doom and gloom and suffering. Valleys must have peaks.

This chapter was completely lovely. I like the way it signals a new understanding between Janet and Clark that they don't even need to talk about to understand. I agree with Bryia that it feels like a portent of something, and for the first time in a long time that thing feels as if it may not be negative.

One of the fun parts of writing such a long story is getting to explore different scenarios because "gotta get to the diapers" .

I love "rage fueled denial" if I haven't used it yet, I'm going to.

Thank you.

Hopefully we will.

Wow, was a great chapter. The scene in the Doctor didn't go the way I thought it did and looks like "we will see" if he will make a comeback after getting his sample. Though Clark got some good information from him if he remembers it, though not sure if he will try and act on it. Since it seems like Janet is set on him staying in diaper over any chance of potty training. So doubt months of tantrums over needing to use the potty will help now. Though thought he was going to be checked more since last time the Doctor mention wanting to give him an prostate exam the next time he came. So guess he is lucky it was only a messy diaper he needed. Though him breaking down and admitting the weakness from being kept seeing her like he isn't just a baby is something interesting. I have to admit I still remember taking showers with my mom half asleep just being cleaned and let to rest in the corner as she does herself. Though I do remember once or twice in trying to help her when I was up enough and got to "wash her back". Though I never much of quick to rise unless something fun was happening right away even then I took a bit before waking up.

"My room is just across the house. Even if I'm not potty trained I think you can make it in time." So much to unpack in those two sentences. I feel Clark is in this weird, rage fueled denial. He has manipulated and cajoled Janet more than he gives himself credit for, but reacts with disbelief and cynicism at the idea he could talk his way into using the toilet. He's been this way since the first week he was adopted too.

Surprised to see the focus moving away from the meeting back to Janet's house. Not gonna lie after last chapter I really thought it would continue from last week ^^ either way, a lovely chapter, good work 👌

Wow I love how their relationship is evolving slowly. I can’t wait to see what happens at school and see how it unfolds.

Guilend