Falling Down the Primrose Path

History of the Primrose Path

Where the title comes from: the phrase 'Primrose Path' means - the best of something, the ultimate in lavishness and beauty. However, the true meaning comes from William Shakespeare as a phrase meaning a pleasant path to self-destruction for Hamlet. He used it again in Macbeth, this time the 'Primrose Path' led to Hell. Now for some background.

This story was inspired by Simon's 'Other Foot' series, particularly the first two stories. Simon has given me permission to run with the story but you should definitely go read the series. http://www.mags-nificent.com/MSW/SiF/OF.htm In Simon's series, Brian moves to New York and has an affair with the new business partner Steve. He breaks it off to be with Justin and for awhile they seem happy. Steve comes back and Brian decides that it's Steve that he wants. Justin is shattered; Brian moves in with Steve. Justin is spiraling downward into Brian's old pain management techniques. Brian gets a call about it and goes to check up on Justin for the first time since it happened. Justin is in class at school in New York when Brian shows up and tells him to get a grip, that he is with Steve and that isn't going to change. That he does still care for him but as a friend. That part of the story ends with Justin watching Brian walk away from him. Here is where my story and Simon's go off in totally different directions.<bg> Thanks Simon!

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