Just finished Derek's Story - mah HEART. You've done it AGAIN, GBPatch!
It was incredibly fulfilling getting to really see (and grow!) with the Suarezes - Jorge and Nico are baby bois for LYFE. And my MC officially has Mom 4 and Dad 2 in her roster. <3 I also appreciated the little additions to make it more Derek-centric - like Step 3 phone call and we got to see his sprite (and FLIRT SHAMELESSLY)
Admittedly, there were times where I was like 'COME ON, DEREK' during his epilogue (must all these boys be dense Disasters lol) - but I really appreciated the reasons behind his long absence. Specifically as a device to develop his character/internal struggles. While rough at times - i.e. me sharing my MC's frequent disappointment Derek would. Not. Do. the THING; it turned out to be rooted in something very plausible and a real issue many deal with. Beyond that: you gave me more Liz bonding time, sooo. haha A++ Yet again proving romance is merely cute extra to Family Life(TM)~ (Will we get Lee in Baxter DLC? You should add Lee in Baxter DLC.)
So worth the wait. Thank you so much for gracing us yet again!
(P.S. Totes waited for a 'Where the Magic Happens' achievement to pop up when certain polite boy's bedroom is unlocked ;)))