Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: February 11, 2020 04:53 PM · On: Long Distance
Love it. Glad you had more story than sex scenes
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: February 01, 2020 08:08 PM · On: A New Place
Adore this story. Even though it wasn't ever finished, we are at least in no doubt that Brian and Justin are, and will forever be, together no matter the distance or circumstances. A definite add to favorites.
Reviewer: Juditka (Signed) · Date: October 12, 2019 09:27 AM · On: Long Distance
I wish the story would continue. It seems not complete, but the last sentence of the chapter suggests that Brian and Justin will stay together. I loved reading this story, I really liked it.
Reviewer: Jacky M (Anonymous) · Date: November 29, 2015 03:37 AM · On: Long Distance
Thank you so much for this great fic. It made me very happy to read it.
Love from Jacky M
Reviewer: Jacky M (Anonymous) · Date: November 28, 2015 11:09 PM · On: Gus
I Love Gus' idea. He's a clever and loving little boy, just perfect.
Love from Jacky M
Reviewer: Jacky M (Anonymous) · Date: November 28, 2015 08:22 PM · On: Holiday Blues
I'm reading the whole story in one fell swoop (as we Brits say), so I didn't think I would comment 'till the end, but it is so wonderful, so well written and so much what I want to read that I had to write to you. I am assuming that it ends happily with Justin and Brian back together.
Lots of love from Jacky M
Reviewer: eureka1 (Signed) · Date: August 14, 2015 05:03 AM · On: Long Distance
"It Was Only Time" is absolutely fantastic! Do you still plan to update/complete the story? I really, really hope so. I've waited till the last (posted) chapter to review because I just discovered your stories yesterday, and because I noticed it has been some time since this story was updated. I've been immersed in the story all day and regret that I must now come up for breath.
I like the point of divergence that you chose for this story while remaining, I think, true to the QAF canon. I also like the buildup you created before reuniting Brian and Justin...with both of them truly ready for a relationship. Having them meet again at Leo Brown's house provided an interesting twist.
Reviewer: Jacky M (Anonymous) · Date: August 11, 2015 08:27 PM · On: Long Distance
I realy do love this story and I wish you would carry on with it. It's just got that BJ feel about it, the intimate loving sexy feel that our loved men have in the best parts of the sieries. Please forgive spelling, I'm dilexic and although I sense *sieries* isn't correct I can't emagine a more acurate way of putting it.
Lots of love and hope for more af this great fic, from Jacky M
Reviewer: 6frog (Anonymous) · Date: July 04, 2015 04:20 AM · On: Long Distance
I absolutely love this fic... it makes me very happy and it's believable. I spend most of my time reading BJ stories now as I'm at the end of my life but because of the fics I stay happy, in fact a lot happier than some of my healthy time.
You write a wonderful, romantic, believable, story, in fact I can live in them so keep going writing them. I've read some of your fics before and when I got a new computer (due to total infestation by foriegn lurgies in my beloved old one) I couldn't find most of my old sites, so I am particularly delighted to find your stories again.
Lots of love from 6frog
Reviewer: Jacky M (Anonymous) · Date: July 03, 2015 10:09 AM · On: Gus
I love this story, I'm reading it during the night and early morning, and it's not the first time either. You are a wonderful story weaver.
Love from Jacky M
Reviewer: wingnut1974 (Signed) · Date: December 23, 2013 11:41 PM · On: Long Distance
I am really enjoying this story. Keep up the good work, can't wait to read more!!! :)
Reviewer: sfscarlet (Signed) · Date: October 25, 2013 01:18 PM · On: Long Distance
I haven't commented as I've read the entire story in the last two days, but oh you so need to finish this story and soon. I lvoe Gus' idea of Brian selling himself. The angst was at a good level and the reunions were great. Would love to see May (Brown) back in the story and some thanks for her role in their reunion. Thank you for a lovely story- original and I can't wait to see the ending.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 10:16 PM · On: Long Distance
And life goes on. Wonderful story!!!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 10:09 PM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
The boys have changed in the last 4 years and for the better. After all it was ONLY time. Lovely story and I'd like to think that it would have ended just this way. : )
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 09:41 PM · On: Long Weekend
Catching up on four years. Wow! Now that they have that settled do you think that there is a chance for getting Jacob and Nathan together?
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 12:40 PM · On: Of Friendship, Obsession and Love
Their back together!!! Happy dance. And Michael helped, will wonders never cease.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 11:59 AM · On: Britin
Justin finally gets to see Britin Manor. Skeeee!!!!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 11:40 AM · On: Of Pasta, Preachers, Rumors & the Diner
Can't wait to see how dinner at Deb's turns out.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 11:24 AM · On: The Loft
well that went over well. cuddle!!! cooking omlets? best of all... stay.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 10:10 AM · On: Hometown Glory
Wonderful chapter. Justin returning as a surprise. Zoe getting a promotion. Even if it was a bad day, things are looking up.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 09:54 AM · On: Campaign
Looks like Brian's campaign is working. Hope everything goes smoothly.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 09:07 AM · On: Brian Kinney, Version 2.0
It appears that Brian Kinney 2.0 is finding more items for his plus column and that he has Mel to thank for it. Who would have thought.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 05:14 AM · On: Gus
Haha! I want to see that commercial. It was nice to see Brian and Mel getting along. Who would have thought that an 8 year old Gus could be so precosious.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 04:16 AM · On: Closure
Wahooo! Maybe just maybe there will be a chance for them to come back together.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 04:03 AM · On: I Saw Him At the Browns'
Hopefully this is the start of something good!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 03:32 AM · On: Room 1701
Wow!!! Brian actually talked about his feelings. Will Justin fall in with Brian's hopes? I hope so.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 03:25 AM · On: Chicago
That was some reunion. Out of the blue and all. Justin having Gus' pictures and driving a jeep is telling.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 02:50 AM · On: Are You In Love With Me?
Woah, I did not see that coming.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 02:46 AM · On: Jacob Frost
Daphne has Andrew. Justin has Jacob. It's almost too good to be true.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 01:36 AM · On: New Years Eve, New York
Do Andrew and Daphne get together? Looks like Justin and Jacob will be a couple soon. Sigh. I still want Brian and Justin to be together since it's only time.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 01:20 AM · On: Visions
Talk about spooky. While it was nice that Ted didn't want Brian to go through things alone, I thought it rather pushy of Michael to just use his keys to barge into the loft with the whole family. Nice touch though.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 23, 2013 12:08 AM · On: Holiday Blues
I take it Jennifer doesn't plan on telling Justin about the house Brian bought. You can tell that not being in the Pitts for Thanksgiving and Christmas is the right decision for Justin right now, but my heart can't help from breaking over what the future might hold for both Brian and Justin.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 11:59 PM · On: A Country Manor
It's obvious that he had Justin in mind when he purchased the house. Hopefully he'll find happiness there.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 11:16 PM · On: An Offer He Can't Refuse
As happy as I am for Justin, I'm also sad. Your story has a way of getting the feeling across and giving one no choice but continue to read.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 11:09 PM · On: 3 AM and Meanwhile in L.A.
Very very angsty. But in keeping with the show. It was very nice to hear that Brian wanted to drop everything and head back to New York. Sometimes I wonder whose side Lindsey is on.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 11:03 PM · On: Ghosts, Devils and Angels
The title of this chapter is so appropriate. I just hope that Justin doesn't put Brian completely behind him and that Brian finds some way to worm himself into Justin's life.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 10:47 PM · On: Surprise and an Unexpected Visitor
What a nice surprise, the whole Pitts contingent showing up. Then Brian, but will Justin ever know?
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 10:35 PM · On: Toronto
You are so right about this being bitter sweet. It yanks at my heart strings.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 10:26 PM · On: Big Break
Wow! How lucky can one person be!!!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 10:22 PM · On: Nathan Turner
First Jacob now Nate being thrown into the mix. Where are we going?
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 10:17 PM · On: A Most Important Conversation
It's nice that things are going good, but sad that he's letting Brian go. Am I right in assuming that Jacob will play a major role in Justin's life?
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 10:08 PM · On: Summer, the Gallery & Arthur Loring
It's nice to see that Justin's career is going so well. But what is this conversation!!!! The suspense is killing me.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 10:00 PM · On: Pittsburgh & Babylon
Brian seems to have a little set back in this chapter. It's amazing how everyone perceives him differently. Who has the best vision? Oh dear, do we have a new "Justin" on the scene?
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 09:51 PM · On: Changes
Brian isn't that easy to forget. What has Brian been up to during all this?
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 09:33 PM · On: New York
Oh no! They're getting their wires crossed again. Britin! How ironic and sweet at the same time. Was Brian really in Chicago? This story has me on pins and needles, it's not a everything will work out just fine story. I can see bumps on the way which makes it really interesting.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 09:23 PM · On: Upheaval
This is a more realistic outcome. I'm seeing a Lyndsay as I don't quite remember. The one that still believes in Brian and Justin but wants only the best for Justin. I love the last line. It's perfect.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 08:51 PM · On: Opportunities
I'm going to have to rewatch the last season. I only skimmed it. But I love how you've written it so far.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2013 08:46 PM · On: A New Place
Love how even though they are not together, Brian still cares. Looking forward to reading the rest.
Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: October 21, 2013 09:28 AM · On: Long Distance
I finally caught up and I just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying this story. I think this long distance relationship will work as the attraction they both have is enormous, but this time, they seem to have become best friends. That should help a lot.
I found the chapter ending kind of strange. If Brian left for Pittsburgh, and Justin was with him, then why did Brian go to New York – or is Justin moving to Britin and the long distance experiment is over? It is not clear to me or did I miss something. I guess I will find out in the next chapter.
Again, thanks for this story. I really enjoy reading it.
DavidR
Reviewer: jm c (Signed) · Date: October 19, 2013 09:26 AM · On: Long Distance
i like this story i hope you write more soon i hope justin marry brian
Reviewer: jm c (Signed) · Date: October 19, 2013 09:26 AM · On: Long Distance
i like this story i hope you write more soon i hope justin marry brian
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: October 17, 2013 02:17 PM · On: Long Distance
So pleased to see an update for this story .... Thankyou.
Reviewer: IcedCupcake (Signed) · Date: October 16, 2013 04:40 AM · On: Long Distance
I hadn't read this before, but I read through all the chapters last night and am soooo looking forward to you continuing this. <3
Reviewer: Linda (Anonymous) · Date: October 15, 2013 07:58 PM · On: Long Distance
You're back. I'm so happy to see your story after such a long wait. .You are a wonderful writer. Keep them coming.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: October 15, 2013 03:13 PM · On: Room 1701
I spoke too soon. LMAO!
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: October 15, 2013 03:10 PM · On: Chicago
I loved that reunion. Too often they meet and practically screw each other on contact. Justin had some restraint here.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: October 15, 2013 03:00 PM · On: Are You In Love With Me?
I love that you had Justin experience an adult relationship with an equal. Jacob was much better suited for him. I also thought that it should have helped him get past his feeling for his dysfunctional relationship with Brian.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: October 15, 2013 02:51 PM · On: Jacob Frost
"We haven't even been together for six months..."
I got confused on the timeline. You mentioned earlier in the chapter that they had been together one and one half years.
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: October 15, 2013 12:02 PM · On: Nathan Turner
I liked Nate. He said Justin was too young for him. How old was he supposed to be?
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: October 15, 2013 08:06 AM · On: Upheaval
I'm in-between trying to drag my kid to bed and trying to get some rest to recover from his holiday from school, but I couldn't pass up the update to this story. It had been so long since I had read this that I had to start from the beginning. Reading this now, I have to wonder. Justin left Brian because they wanted different things out of a relationship or life. It seemed as if Brian had washed his hands of Justin. I would like to believe that Brian would have still watched over Justin.
Lindsay and Brian deciding not to tell Justin about Brian's decision to ask Justin to marry him was so unfair to Justin. They should have respected him as an adult to make the decision for himself.
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: October 15, 2013 07:35 AM · On: Long Distance
What a rollercoaster ride!!! I love that our boys have finally gotten their shit together and have decided not to let anyone interfere with their relationship.
Although maintaining a long distance relationship is not going to be easy, I'm sure Brian and Justin will find a way to make it work ;)
Please update soon~JP
Reviewer: kellydeer (Signed) · Date: October 15, 2013 06:10 AM · On: A New Place
Good Lord in heaven! So glad you're back!!!!
Reviewer: javitxu (Anonymous) · Date: October 15, 2013 05:33 AM · On: A New Place
oh my god! It was so wonderful to find a new chapter, I like all your stories, you are an amaizing write. I hope that now that you are back we will have new updates.
So happy right now. Thank you. Myriam
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: October 14, 2013 10:39 PM · On: 3 AM and Meanwhile in L.A.
Okay....I've just discovered this story and am making my way through the chapters so I know that there is more to follow, but up to this point I would have to say that the angst meter is extremely high here. I know tings will take a turn down the road but with every chapter I've read my heart was breaking more and more.
Damn that Lindsay...it seems like every time Brian is ready to face his feelings for Justin, she has to say or do something to make him change his mind.
now I'm off to finish the rest of the chapters ;)
Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: October 14, 2013 10:26 PM · On: Long Distance
Glad to see you back! I went back and reread the whole story - it kept me up all night! Can't wait to see your ending! TAG
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: October 14, 2013 05:56 PM · On: Long Distance
Hi, Vin! How exciting to see an update from you! I do love the concept of this story. So happy to read a new part of it. I'll be looking forward to the rest, my friend, and hope that RL settles down to a more manageable pace for you. Stay in touch! *Hugs* ~Kim
Reviewer: CFC (Anonymous) · Date: October 14, 2013 04:08 PM · On: Long Distance
This just came into my world, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Looking forward to your update, and hope real life treats you well.
Like the idea of a martial arts Brian and a runner Justin.
Reviewer: kellydeer (Signed) · Date: May 29, 2013 08:43 AM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
For the love of God...please continue this story. I've been hanging by a thread forever. I'd also love to read your sequel to 'Persistence of Memory'. Such a great story!!!
Hugs,
Kelly
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: January 02, 2013 03:01 AM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
This is one of the other stories I read on vacation. I did not get time to read too many. That should tell you something. :)
Author's Response: Again, thank you so, so, so very much. Your praise is a much, much needed boost.
Thank you!
Hugs,
Vin
Reviewer: Hannah (Signed) · Date: November 08, 2012 04:33 AM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
this is such a good story!! please please say you'll be continuing with it?? :D
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 18, 2012 05:18 AM · On: 3 AM and Meanwhile in L.A.
Justin gets an A+ in pain management. Loved the phone message! Seriously?!
Author's Response: LOL! Well, Justin learned pain management techniques from the best, after all. I'm so happy you liked the message.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 17, 2012 06:15 PM · On: Ghosts, Devils and Angels
Oh yeah I totally thought it too and then it hit me that it was just the picture! Please tell me Brian bought the painting and that they will see each other soon!! That was a great little scene where they were fighting over it and then it was bought!
Author's Response: Hello, dear T!
I am so glad that Gus's reaction to the drawing got the right affect. I think you are the only one who mentioned it up to this point, so thank you.
As for who bought the Angel & Devil drawings you'll have to wait and see. B & J's reunion is still a few chapters away, but never fear, it's coming.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 17, 2012 08:40 AM · On: Surprise and an Unexpected Visitor
I am desperately hoping for a happy ending, but there is gonna be a lot of hurt to heal! Love the gang surprising Justin! LOVE the title of the show!! Poor Brian!
Author's Response: Thank you, T! I hope you'll like the rest of the story as much as you've liked the last few chapters.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 17, 2012 08:27 AM · On: Toronto
Love that you made Brian an interested dad! Discovering himself and the people he loves!
Author's Response: Thank you! I am so glad you are enjoying this.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 17, 2012 08:19 AM · On: Big Break
Justin is so productive!! Glad things are going so well for him! I would like to sign up for one of Brian's portraits!
Author's Response: LOL! So would I.
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 16, 2012 05:49 PM · On: Nathan Turner
It totally is a small world and I'm glad he didn't sleep with Justin!
Author's Response: I had other plans for Nathan Turner. So no, Justin was definitely not for him. I hope you'll like another original character that's coming up in the story. I'd love your opinion on him.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 16, 2012 05:41 PM · On: A Most Important Conversation
Love that Justin's boss is taking chance on him and his work! Of course it is not like he won't get anything out of it, up and coming icon like Justin!! Hope Brian comes to the show before someone else swoops in! Not that anyone can separate them really.
Author's Response: Dear reader,
Thank you for a wonderful comment, yet again. I am very glad you are enjoying the story so far and don't mind the slow build-up.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 16, 2012 10:05 AM · On: Summer, the Gallery & Arthur Loring
Living most of the dream!
Author's Response: Thank's for reading and for taking the time to comment. It means a lot to me.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 16, 2012 09:11 AM · On: Pittsburgh & Babylon
Love that you made it so Brian can be in the middle of a shit storm and still be on top of his outside game, so Brian!
Author's Response:
Thank you! I was actually worried that my Brian was going to be OOC, hence he little disclaimer at the end.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 16, 2012 09:03 AM · On: Changes
It's easy to be totally focused when you channel all you have into your thing.
Author's Response: Very true. I'm glad that came across well in this chapter.
Thank you!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 16, 2012 06:47 AM · On: New York
WOW that was a painful chapter! I mean you knew it was coming but it still sucked! But Daphne was great, telling him what he had to do!
Author's Response: OMG, my 100th review! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing.
Yes, this was a bit of an angsty chapter, but what can you do... Daphne has always been one of my favorite peripheral characters on the original show. So, I am glad she came across well in my writing.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 16, 2012 06:32 AM · On: Upheaval
Ok in this, poor Linds seems to be smack dab in the middle and I feel sorry for her! I understand the reasoning but that isn't giving me much comfort right now! Nor is the idea of fate! But I will wait it out. Totally Brian the way he admitted to Jennifer that he did love Justin!
Author's Response: Thank you so much!
I find Brian kind of difficult to write. I am glad his confession to Jennifer came across as in character.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 16, 2012 06:07 AM · On: Opportunities
Never was sure if Lindsay was for them or not (or herself)?!
Author's Response: In the show (especially the last season) everyone was a bit manic, for lack of a better term and Lindsey's true motivations were never really clear to me. In my story, I wanted for her intentions to be good ones and her desire to help Justin a genuine one.
Thanks for reading!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: July 16, 2012 05:48 AM · On: A New Place
I can't remember if I started reading this on live journal or not but I knew I wanted to! So here I am.
Love Brian's downlow approach to caring!!
Author's Response: Thank you! I am glad you wanted to read it. I truly, truly appreciate it.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: no sleep (Anonymous) · Date: June 26, 2012 01:30 PM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
My thoughts are that after such a long separation the boys deserve some happiness
Ditto! I don't think they were out of character. I saw this Brian in the last episodes. The writers just F***** up with Justin's.
Okay, now where's the rest of it?
Reviewer: no sleep (Anonymous) · Date: June 26, 2012 01:19 PM · On: A Country Manor
“I want to see the studio, I mean the sun room again, please.” he asked.
Finally! I can't take it any more. I'm going to the last chapter written.
Reviewer: no sleep (Anonymous) · Date: June 26, 2012 01:17 PM · On: An Offer He Can't Refuse
...every available space in his bedroom was jam-packed with art supplies.
Still angst. His career is his whole life. He shouldn't have to sacrifice one for the other. Lindsay and Brian are so wrong.
Reviewer: no sleep (Anonymous) · Date: June 26, 2012 01:13 PM · On: 3 AM and Meanwhile in L.A.
Definitely angsty! It only works if there is a purpose down the road for it. There have better be big balloons, parades, and clowns down the road, LOL.
Seriously, this is very angsty but well worth it. I can't stop reading and this is my second time doing so.
Hey, I just thought of something else. There's no sex. And it's still good. :)
Reviewer: no sleep (Anonymous) · Date: June 26, 2012 01:07 PM · On: Ghosts, Devils and Angels
And then the sales girl, Lysette, came up and marked both drawings as sold right in front of them.
That was the best part.
Still an emotioanl chapter, especially, with Gus squeaming out "Daddy".
Reviewer: no sleep (Anonymous) · Date: June 26, 2012 01:02 PM · On: Surprise and an Unexpected Visitor
Brian thought, HE was the ghost, the angel and the devil and he was being systematically exorcised through artwork...
Exactly what he wanted. The big lug.
Sorry, I get so involved sometimes, LOL.
Reviewer: no sleep (Anonymous) · Date: June 26, 2012 12:47 PM · On: Toronto
Lindsay told him that they were very close, since Justin visited Gus at least once a week for the past four years until his move to New York...
Brian was astonished. He knew that Justin occasionally babysat for Mel and Lindsay when needed, but he apparently didn't pay enough attention at the time to know that Justin was such a big part of Gus's life and a better father-figure to Gus than he ever was.
That was a killer. Brian did admit he would like to be a fathe full time though.
Reviewer: charlotte taylor (Anonymous) · Date: June 21, 2012 10:35 PM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
First off.You mention the VERY talented Paul Newman.A man I have been in love with since I was 15.(am 55 now)lol.Any way this chapter was great and hey! A wee bit of sugar's good for us.I like the lighthearted banter after all the angst.So keep up the good work and get the story finished lol.PLEASE not a lot of sad stuff.My wee heart couldn't take it.Thank you.
Author's Response: Well, who doesn't love Paul Newman? It was a very sad day indeed when he passed. The man was amazing in many ways and as far as his good looks go, he was a man for (almost) every woman of every generation. I'm 33 and I LOVE him, my mother who's a couple of years older than you loves him and a very good friend of the family, who is well into her 80's, loves him. I couldn't NOT mention him when writing that scene. I'm very glad you enjoyed it.
As for the end of the story...I have a promise and a confession to make. First the confession, I re-written the last chapter and the epilogue a couple off times because I tried to have a bit of angst thrown in leading up to a happy end. My thinking - long distance relationship, there's gotta be some angst. Right? Well, none of it worked very well or at all and I had to put this story aside for a few weeks because it was kind of driving me crazy. Then I had ideas for other stories, started writing those, then RL happened and I haven't had a lot of time to spend on this story exclusively. I've been chipping away at the last chapter off and on for months, but I haven't quite finished. There, end of confession.
On to the promise - I WILL get it finished. I don't want to promise when that'll be because I've done that before, didn't deliver and disappointed myself and my readers. :(
So, all I'll say is that it'll get done because I do not want to abandon it.
Thank you so much for reading and for commenting, Charlotte. It truly means a lot to me!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: charlotte taylor (Anonymous) · Date: June 21, 2012 09:01 PM · On: Of Friendship, Obsession and Love
Oh.At last!!!!! Great chapter.Great story.
Author's Response: Thank you! *blushes*
Hugs & cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: charlotte taylor (Anonymous) · Date: June 21, 2012 08:40 PM · On: Britin
Oh hell! I'm in love with Brian Kinney lol.LOVING this well written story.Thank you.
Author's Response: I am so happy you think it's well-written. It means a lot to me and this kind of encouragement makes me want to write more and better.
Thank you, Charlotte!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: charlotte taylor (Anonymous) · Date: June 21, 2012 07:50 PM · On: Hometown Glory
God this chapter had me all excited lol.Good story.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Charlotte! I truly appreciate it.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: cherub68 (Signed) · Date: June 21, 2012 06:52 PM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
I see you're posting this on Bjfic and got sooo excited, thinking it was an update. Please update its been so long and I really miss it!!!
Author's Response: I am working on it. I promise that this will be finished. I'm sorry I haven't updated in so long. Glad I still have a reader!
Hugs & cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: charlotte taylor (Anonymous) · Date: June 21, 2012 06:12 PM · On: Closure
loved this chapter.
Author's Response: Thank you so much!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: June 15, 2012 02:22 PM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
Well - re-read the whole thing in one day. It's now almost 1:00 am. Just couldn't stop till I was done! Great story! Loved the sugary happy ending after all that angst. Perfect combination. TAG
Author's Response: Thank you, Tag!
Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: June 15, 2012 09:43 AM · On: Room 1701
Yay! TAG
Author's Response: Thanks! :)
Vin
Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: June 15, 2012 09:28 AM · On: Chicago
I love the way you manipulated this reunion. Their reactions are prefect, too. I can pretty much taste the sexual tension through my computer screen. TAG
Author's Response: Oh, thank you! So, so, so glad you like it. :)
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: June 15, 2012 07:37 AM · On: 3 AM and Meanwhile in L.A.
This was one of the first fics I read when I first discovered this site about 9 mo. ago. I stumbled on it again today & started rereading. I'd forgotten how great it was. But so damn sad. I literally have tears in my eyes right now after the part about Brian listening to Justin's message saying he'd 'sold' Brian @ the show. Very very sad. TAG
Author's Response: Thank you for reading it then and now. Means a lot to me. As for this chapter....yes, it was a bit heavy on the angst, wasn't it? I'm glad you liked it.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: December 21, 2011 11:25 AM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE FINISH!!!!
Author's Response: I am so sorry for the extreme delay, Linda! I promise I am working on a post. I just really, really, really don't want to post something that I hate and for some reason after the extremely surprising success of Persistense of Memory, everything I've written for this story seems like absolute crap. I've scrapped and re-written the next chapter so many times now, I've lost count. I've decided to just put it aside for a bit. It's probably not as bad as I think it is, but everytime I go back to it, it just seems all wrong.
Not to worry, though, I WILL FINISH THIS STORY! I promise!
This is a lesson to me - don't start a new story before finishing the first one! LOL. As much as I'd like to be like Predec2 and have several stories in rotation, I just CAN'T pull it off. I have a couple other stories brewing in my crazy brain, but I will definitely finish this one first before posting anything new. That's for sure.
Thank you, Linda, for your infinite patience!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Cheers
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 28, 2011 09:16 AM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
"The problem is, the only thing he can talk seriously in depth about are his comics. As much as she loves him, Deb would get irritated, hit him upside the head inside of fifteen minutes and probably flush the pot down the toilet."
Hilarious!
"Why did you chose me that night, Brian? I've always wondered. You could have taken anyone home that night, why me?"
I loved that conversation. This is my favorite story of yours. Please update soon!
Author's Response: Thank you again, nosleep! I am thrilled you liked this chapter and those conversations specifically, for I worked rather hard on them.
As for an update... I'm still working on the next chapter - a couple of other stories sort of took over my life and mind for a bit, but I am pretty sure I am back in IWOT land. I'll do my very best to post soon.
Again, I am extremely grateful for your encouragement and support.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 28, 2011 09:10 AM · On: Long Weekend
"The only topics they avoided for the time being by an unspoken agreement were their respective relationships with Jacob Frost and Nathan Turner."
It was about time the two of them got to know each other outside of sex. It is something that is rarely explored in fandom. I was hoping Brian would discuss Nathan more, though.
Author's Response: Thank you, nosleep, for yet another insightful comment. I am of exactly the same opinion - they didn't show enough of B & J's relationship outside of sex. There's was some, but not nearly enough. I was trying to add a little bit of that in my story and glad some of the coversations turned out well.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: November 25, 2011 12:10 AM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
other story done--can we pleeeeese have this one finished. have be trying to patiently wait. am so involved in this story.
Author's Response: Dear Linda,
I am so sorry for the long delay on this one. I will be working on it over the long Thanksgiving weekend and hope (oh, please God, my muse and anyone else listening - make it so!) to finish it no later than Sunday night.
Keeping my fingers crossed!
Thank you so much for your support!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 20, 2011 04:18 AM · On: Chicago
I see that I forgot to comment on Lake Forest. I was born and raised in Chicago but Ihave only been to Lake Forest once to attend a party. It was at night so I did not see much but you have piqued my interest. I could tell by the way you wrote about the city that you had a love for the Chicago area. I love to see stories written about Chicago. I so miss seeing certain aspects of it.
Please don't hesitate to write a story with Chicago as a backdrop. I would promise to review each chapter! LOL
Author's Response: Let me tell you a story, nosleep, about why I love Chicago so very much....
My husband was stationed at the naval base there (the Great Lakes). On our first trip to Chicago we went in mid-March when it was still bloody cold out with snow and ice still on the ground. We took the train to the base and he showed me around a little, but unfornutatelly we couldn't go into very much of it because of security. I just remember a heck of a lot of kids in uniform who looked too young to be in high school, let alone in the Navy. Anyway, after walking around the base we decided to walk - yes, WALK - from the base to the nearest town along the walking/running/biking path that's parallel to the train tracks. We froze our asses off, our feet hurt like you wouldn't believe, but we made it to the town of Lake Bluff and then Lake Forest ON FOOT and had the most amazing time together. That day trip literally took an entire day; we ended up exloring the two suburbs a little and took the train back to Chicago from Lake Forest. The rest of the trip we spent walking around the city - again freezing our butts off, wearing out our feet and drinking Orange Dulce tea at night sitting in front of the bay window of our hotel room, which overlooked Lake Michigan....Yeah, I basically fell in love with Chicago and it's suburbs from that point on. A couple of years later, in July of 2007, we went back to Chicago and my husband (he wasn't one at the time) proposed to me while we were taking a nighttime sailboat ride in the harbor - the stars were out, the skyline was gloriously lit up and somebody set off fireworks over the water in preparation for the 4th of July holiday...he got down on one knee, got out the ring and proposed. Perfection doesn't even begin to describe it.
So, yeah, I just HAD to include a little snippet of one of my favorite slices of the world.
I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 19, 2011 05:08 AM · On: Room 1701
I'm from the school of "less is more". You did a great job with it. I am curious as to why Brian waited 4 years and if he had not met Justin at Brown's, would he have persued him?
Author's Response: Thank you very much! The sexy scene was very hard for me to write, so I am very relieved that it worked in the end and that people tend to like it.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 19, 2011 05:04 AM · On: Chicago
I loved the reunion. It was perfect!
Author's Response: Very glad you liked it. Thank you! Chicago is one of my favorite cities, so I had to include it somehow.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 19, 2011 02:54 AM · On: Are You In Love With Me?
"This may sound harsh, but I am not willing to spend several years, if not the rest of my life, playing the part of Justin Taylor to your Brian Kinney..."
I loved the cards on the table discussion. It was so true and honest. Jacob was a good guy.
Here's my reason for introducing Jacob Frost into the mix.
I'm one of those people who read the A/Ns. I was delighted the see your explanation for Jacob and I could not agree more. You explained some of it with Daphne saying that Justin had no experience when it came to relationships. Brian and Justin were not equals and that played a role in a lot of the heartache Justin experienced. I can see what you are trying to say in this story. It's obvious that you put a great deal of thought into it.
There is a method to your madness. LOL
Author's Response: Thank you so very much! I was worried that my introducing a serious boyfriend into Justin's life would be an unpopular move, but readers seemed to really like him and agreed with why I included him.
It's very gratifying to me that an original character of mine worked so well.
Thank you!
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 19, 2011 02:42 AM · On: Jacob Frost
“Sometimes I wish I never met him, but five minutes later I thank God that I did. Because I would be different and so would my life, if I've never met Brian Kinney. I shouldn't have come to Pittsburgh, it was way too soon."
Brain and Justin are both going through a great deal of pain. Justin is obviously not over Brian but he needed to face his demons.
Author's Response: Thank you for lovely comment!
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 19, 2011 02:39 AM · On: Visions
"Why didn't I realize this before? You bought the house for him, didn't you?”
I thought Brian was going to confess, but no.
I like the way you are following some canon in a round about way.
Author's Response: Thank you, I am glad you like it.
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 19, 2011 02:17 AM · On: 3 AM and Meanwhile in L.A.
This was definitely angsty enough. The dark and brooding, self sacrificing Brian was beginning to be a bit much here. It seems that Brian is fighting what he really wants with what he feels he give in the relationship. He needs to grow up as much as Justin and the time apart could be the best thing for both of them.
On another note, I was so stressed reading up to this chapter, I got a headache from it. Maybe a little too ansgty! LOL
Excellent story, though. I thought "Persistnace of Memory" was good but this is more subtle and hits you when you aren't looking.
Author's Response: Oh, no! I didn't mean to stress you out! I am sorry....but thank you anyway. :)
I completely agree that the angst here was rather heavy-handed. Oh well, live and learn...and I have a LOT to learn about writing, so comments such as yours are invaluable to me.
Thank you, nosleep!
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 19, 2011 01:26 AM · On: Nathan Turner
“Well, welcome to Kinnetik Corp Nathan Turner! I’m sure I’ll be glad to have you on board. You can start Monday.”
Hmm. I see potential here.
"He's one of those triple threats – beauty, brains and talent. Sadly, he had no interest in me personally whatsoever. He was too young for me anyway.”
Somehow I don't think Brian needed to hear that. He always thought the same as far as the age difference.
Author's Response: I wonder what your opinion off Nathan will be at the end of the story. I hope you'll let me know.
Thanks for reviewing!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 18, 2011 11:10 PM · On: A Most Important Conversation
"He’s fond of comic books, however, so I know he’d like to talk to you about Rage.”
Hmm. This has potential.
“'Fuck the club! I’m going home to paint.' And gave him the address."
All work and no play... It seems Justin has lost interest in anything but work, now that Brian is out of the picture.
Author's Response: Interesting take and I will agree with to you a point. My idea when writing the "fuck the club...etc" line was that Justin is just inspired; inspired by his opportunities and by the museum and in his mind at that moment is use that inspiration rather than waste it on booze and men. But...I must say that at that point Justin is doing nothing, but working, so I can't argue with you there.
Thank you for your always insightful comments!
Keep them coming, they are great.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 18, 2011 10:26 PM · On: Changes
"He decided to give himself time – time to get over Brian, time to be single, time to grow up, time to focus on his art and time to meet and get to know someone who wanted exactly the same things in a relationship."
I was going through my Kindle and found this story. I download a lot of fics to read later and occasionally forget I have them. I was pleasantly surprised at your characterizations of Brian and Justin. I loved the part where Justin thinks about his past with Brian and how he needs to change and go on. I can't see anything wrong with that. He had came to that conclusion when he left Brian the last time.
I hate that Brian through him off the proverbial cliff again. Brian needs to treat Justin as an adult and grow up a little himself (those two just get me so rilled up). LOL
Love this story!
Author's Response: OMG, nosleep! Seeing your handle on this story made my day!
Thank you for your support and your comments.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: November 12, 2011 10:50 AM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
is this one going to be finished? sry just anxious for more chapters. really love this story. don't mind me!!
Author's Response: Hi Linda,
Yes, it will DEFINITELY be finished. It's just taking me longer than I thought it would. And then another story sort of took over my head and I am letting my muse lead me for the next little while. I will update this one as soon as I can.
Thank you for reading and supporting this story.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: ColorLet23 (Signed) · Date: October 31, 2011 07:23 AM · On: Yet Another "Later"...
:o) I don't mind disgustingly sappy... It was necessary I think. Love it!
Author's Response: Finally, someone liked this chapter! Whew...I was beginning to think people basically hated it, so an enormous, gigantic, humongous THANK YOU for your lovely comment.
You made my day!
Vin
Reviewer: Jean (Anonymous) · Date: October 29, 2011 07:47 PM · On: Are You In Love With Me?
you succeded
Author's Response: Thank you, Jean! I hope you'll read the rest of the story and let me know what you think. I truly appreciate your comment.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: alys (Anonymous) · Date: October 28, 2011 08:49 PM · On: Long Weekend
great chapter. can't wait to see more
Author's Response: Thank you, Alys! Let me know what you think of the next one - it was posted in the wee hours this morning.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: char (Anonymous) · Date: October 28, 2011 10:26 AM · On: Long Weekend
wow!! what an amazing story. i started to read it and it was so good i read all that was written. i hope you update quickly now that your muse is productive again. i really want to see how you will have this end.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for you kind words, Char! I am very, very glad you enjoyed the story and hope you'll continue reading. I'll post another chapter shortly.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: luisa (Anonymous) · Date: October 25, 2011 02:19 AM · On: Of Friendship, Obsession and Love
I love thius story,though i let you know.
Author's Response: Thank you, Luisa! I truly appreciate your comment.
Vin
Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: October 12, 2011 10:05 PM · On: Of Friendship, Obsession and Love
I can't wait for the next chapter. I haven't replied until now, but i really really like this story!! ;)
Best whishes
Diana
Author's Response: Thank you, Diana, for reading and for your very kind words!
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Sab123 (Signed) · Date: October 12, 2011 06:58 PM · On: Britin
Did I say that I am in love with Zoe? She will be exactly the EA that Brian needs.
Your description of Britin and the pacing of the dialog is beautiful done, no need to be anxious about it. I enjoyed this chapter.
Author's Response: Thank you! I am really glad that Zoe's character turned out well. just like I hoped it would. I truly appreciate your comments.
Thanks for reading AND reviewing
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: alys (Anonymous) · Date: October 12, 2011 09:43 AM · On: Of Friendship, Obsession and Love
sweet, like how it was justin being cautious this time. Brian though was quiet and waited kinda patiently. I like that Brian used those 4 years to learn about himself and develop some positive anger/stress management techniques.
now on to the family dinner, where's emmet
Author's Response: Thank you! As for Emmett... I absolutely adored his character in the show, but for some reason he's very difficult for me to write, so he isn't featuring very much (hardly at all) in my story, just because I didn't want to "ruin" him. I'll make sure he's in the epilogue though, just so he's not forgotten.
Cheers,
Vin
Reviewer: Bigdogz09 (Signed) · Date: October 12, 2011 09:23 AM · On: Of Friendship, Obsession and Love
Well done! I love how the boys are talking through their problems. I'm glad that Justin is reluctant, he should be.
One more chapter... kind of sad that it's coming to an end.
Author's Response: Thank you so, so much!
Vin :)
Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: October 12, 2011 07:22 AM · On: Of Friendship, Obsession and Love
Wait you can't just stop now... I'm addicted I'll be going to go through withdrawal... Two more chapters... Are you sure there isn't a sequel???
I've really loved reading this story and for a first attempt at writing you have done great!!! I look forward to your next stories Vin...
Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Author's Response:
Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! You have no idea how much that means to me, Kathleen!
As for a sequel...I'd rather attemp to revisit these wonderful characters in a new story, so we'll see.
Hugs,
Vin
Reviewer: Upsadaisymaisie (Anonymous) · Date: October 11, 2011 10:52 PM · On: Britin
Have just read this whole story over a few days and am really enjoying it. I like longer chapters myself. Looking forward to the rest of the chapters. Good work!
Author's Response: Thank you, Upsadaisymaisie! I'm glad you liked it so far and since you like longer chapters, you'll enjoy the next installment - it's one of the longest in my story. I hope it will be as good as the rest.
Cheers,
Vin
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