Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
Reviewer: Bryton4ever71 (Signed) · Date: April 21, 2013 11:12 PM · On: Balance

This chapter was anything but boring. I enjoyed watching Brian get a local account . That was something  that he would have done inthe show. You are incredibly gifted in writing them canon. I have huge trouble writing them in character, mostly because I hated Brian's in show character. But you can do it and that's great.

As for Justin, there was plenty  of him, in Brian's thoughts, on the phone etc. If you mean in person and sex wise, yes that s true they re seperated but so what? That'll happen in time. Just keep going.

As for that, and making things up, well, do yur research and find out the real stuff...Goo-gle...or just make things up. That's what us writer's do. Add a small disclaimer if yu feel the need but stop apologising and/or berating yourself. That's our job.

Besides, it makes my dick soft.  :P



Author's Response:

haha! :) thank you for the comment and review!

You are right, of course. I do need to stop apologizing (I need to own my writing!). And I do research, but my writing time is so limited asit is that I tend to just scratch the surface when I'm looking up stuff - if I want to post updates in a timely manner I can't do as much research as I'd like, so it's an issue I have to deal with. :)

I really appreciate your words regarding my interpretation of B/J in character. It's the one thing I never want to get wrong, so I hope people will let me know if I have either of them do or say something that seems out of character. Really, keeping them true to themselves (show-canon selves anyway) is the most important thing to me, in all my fics.

And I hope I don't make your dick soft any longer :)

Reviewer: sophie'smom (Anonymous) · Date: April 21, 2013 12:08 PM · On: Balance

First, please excuse the screwed up comment at the bottom of my last review. I was trying to say that Maybe TPTB are angry at Brian and will be until he wises up and makes some changes in his life. Sam isn't one of them although he'd like to be. Friend maybe but nothing more.
Justin is heartbroken, Brian is miserable. Can't wait for him to get the hell out of Dodge.
Great news about Lindsay. I think being around family and friends will help alot.
If Brian knows what's good for him he should tell Justin about Sam, especially since they'll be working closely together on the campaign

Author's Response:

haha! No worries :)

Thank you for reading and commenting! Both the guys are dealing with emotional stuff right now - it's rough for them both!

Reviewer: sophie'smom (Anonymous) · Date: April 21, 2013 11:12 AM · On: Black and Blue

I don't even know where to begin. It started out living out Brian's fantasy of a loving happy family. Ending with the possibility
of never having that at all.
Beautifully written chapter

of never seeing Justin again. TP
TB must have it out for him until he eises

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: April 21, 2013 06:42 AM · On: Balance

Well for someone who does not know a lot (lol) you sure write a good story lol

Author's Response:

HAHAHAHA!!!!!! :D Thank you :)

And thank you for reading!

Reviewer: Bryton4ever71 (Signed) · Date: April 20, 2013 07:12 AM · On: Black and Blue

Wow this is some riviting stuff. I hope you will continue to post and soon. This is very well done. If you're muse took a va-ca, I certainly couldn't tell. Keep up the good work.



Author's Response:

Thank you so much for reading and commenting! I am so happy your are enjoying the story :)

Reviewer: Bryton4ever71 (Signed) · Date: April 19, 2013 03:42 PM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

Well, it's 1 39 AM and I must away to sleep now but yur story has kept me up and entertained for an hr past when I should have gone to bed. Just wanted you to know that. Very good drama here and very well and straightforwardly written.

Reviewer: Bryton4ever71 (Signed) · Date: April 19, 2013 02:38 PM · On: Prologue

Wow, that was attention grabbing! Well done!

Reviewer: valell50 (Signed) · Date: April 17, 2013 12:51 PM · On: Black and Blue

Reading this has been a bit more painful than usual, being from the Boston MA area and a day out from the bombing. Thankfully all my family is ok and so are my friends who were running.

Loving the story and this chapter pulled me in all directions emotionally. Please let Brian and Justin be ok! Val

Author's Response:

Oh man, I'm glad to hear all is well for those you know and love - such a tragic and terrible event. 

Thank you for reading and commenting, even though it was painful. I promise it won't be completely angst-ridden and depressing every chapter!

Hugs

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: April 15, 2013 09:01 PM · On: Black and Blue

This chapter was intense, what with Justin leaving when he wanted to stay and Gus missing him.  Then you throw in a HIV scare ... hope it doesn't get to that.  Good chapter.  Need another soon.



Author's Response:

Thanks for reading and commenting. :)

I'm working on the next chapter now so I hope to have it up before the weekend!

Reviewer: Valetta (Anonymous) · Date: April 15, 2013 06:43 PM · On: Black and Blue

Beautiful chapter, even if pretty angsty, as usual :D I really hope both the boys will be fine!

I have ti say, though, that I never agreed with what the authors made Justin say at the end of season5, that Brian was not really himself and Justin  didn't want to change him. Sorry but Brian has been changing from season 1, from the istant he broke his "one fuck policy" he started changing and he changed through all the seasons, he was only too proud and too scared to admit it.
I always thought the bomb gave Brian the courage to show his true self, and admit that the main reason why he wouldn't commit to one person was that he was too scared for it and also too proud to admit that he depended on another person, not becuse he's some sort of sex addict (yes Brian loves sex... just like any other person in this world!).



Author's Response:

You know I definitely agree with you that Season 5 seemed to see Brian regress in his character growth. I think it was partially intentional, but I also didn't really buy into it, like you. 

Thank you for reading and commenting! I hope to ease up on some of the angst soon...maybe ;)

Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: April 14, 2013 11:44 PM · On: Black and Blue

This was so painful to read. Brian seemed to always take care of everyone and unfortunately that includes a bit of controlling them. I was upset that he made Justin’s decision for him to return to New York as if he was a small child instructed to get up in the morning and go to school. I thought it was insulting and disrespectful. It is understood that Brian is under a great deal of pressure with Lindsay’s condition and injuries, but she made a valid point to him about her loss of her wife. Brian should have seen that his time together with Justin is important.

Justin’s anger with Brian was justified. Brian had slept with this other man while keeping Justin at length and then called him on his birthday, after having pushed him out the door, to tell him that he has to be testing for HIV. You can only be pushed off the cliff so many times before breaking into pieces. The sad thing was that Brian could even remember if he had worn a condom.

In the meantime, I love this melodrama and am anxiously awaiting an update.

Author's Response:

Thank you for reading and reviewing! I appreciate the comments and thoughts. Justin and Brian have an interesting dynamic which I hope to explore further as the story progresses.

I hope to have an update before the weekend...working on it now in fact! :)

Reviewer: JustBeAQueen (Signed) · Date: April 14, 2013 03:30 PM · On: Black and Blue

Hey, So, I've been crap at reviewing lately, so I'll start by saying you have me addicted to this story. Although I can honestly say that I seriously hope you don't turn this into a positive story. I know it happens in real life (I have a cousin who is positive) so I completely understand if you did, but considering this is fiction, then I chose happy endings without the crap of real life. Although I'll continue reading no matter what you do, because I really do like this story and it apparently has a long way to go before it ends. 

Anyway, I have a couple of suggestions, or questions... comments, I guess. Now I'm trying to remember what they were. I know my first one was if you wanted to work this into the story somehow, if Lindsay needs a little encouragement to not give up and if she actually won't be able to walk, or even if she needs to relearn to walk, then maybe she needs to be reminded of a certain person that can help. I can't remember her name, but the quadrapalegic artist that Lindsay introduces to Justin in 205 to help him get over his own injury might be the right person to meet with Lindsay to remind her that yes life sucks, but you can't give up. I don't remember her name (but if you want to use her and want me to find the name, I'll be happy to, just let me know). 

My other suggestion is probably to have Brian negative. Of course I totally get why Justin was pissed... it wasn't so much that Brian escaped responsibility in tricks and drugs, it was the fact that he chose that, over Justin when Justin already felt that Brian was avoiding him. If Brian could get over his own self-doubt over being a parent and thinking that Justin needs to prove himself to himself (and probably thinking that Justin will find someone better, even though it's an irrational fear) then he would have accepted that Justin was there for him that night and that Brian didn't need to run off and get drunk and trick. I can't see Brian being careless, at all, though. 

I hope that everything works out in the end, and my main suggestion was that artist from 205... then the whole thing with HIV appeared, and I had to comment on that, too. Although knowing Justin and the situation it will probably take more than just one chapter to sort out. I will be following and anxiously waiting the next chapter, as I have been since I found this story. 

Cheers, Laura :) 



Author's Response:

Thank you for reading, and thank you for the lovely comment! I actually just rewatched 2.05 myself - you make some good points about that artist...I wonder where she would be now, four years later...

Thanks for the idea - I'm not sure if it'll fit in anywhere but I appreciate the suggestion.

:)

 

 

Reviewer: himawari29 (Signed) · Date: April 14, 2013 03:07 PM · On: Black and Blue

my heart goes for Justin...

if ever Brian was not so stubborn & tried to 'rule' Justin's life, his own life would be much nicer and happier..



Author's Response:

haha! You make a good point - Brian does seem intent to prohibit his own happiness. 

thank you for reading and commenting! :)

Reviewer: wellreadbunny (Signed) · Date: April 14, 2013 10:13 AM · On: Black and Blue

I am enjoying the story , hoping for alittle joy soon. I would think that Brian and Justin would want to stay together after seeing how easily your loved ones can be taken from . Live every day like it is your last, no regrets.

Author's Response:

Thank you for reading and commenting! I hope to have offer some reprieve from the angst soon. :)

Reviewer: Avampiregirl (Anonymous) · Date: April 14, 2013 09:37 AM · On: Prologue

Another great chapter to your wonderful story!!!

thanks!!!!!!

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: April 14, 2013 05:46 AM · On: Black and Blue

I like that you have ramped up the angst a little bit because I always find it difficult to believe Justin would stay away from Brian just because Brian says so. Brian is a egmatic character he takes what he wants but he denies himself others things. Great story thanks xxChris
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Author's Response:

Thanks for reading! I tend to agree with you about Justin staying away only because Brian said so...it's a fine line, writing enough angst to make it believable.

I am happy you are enjoying the story. :)

Reviewer: TheWickedStepmother (Signed) · Date: April 13, 2013 08:30 PM · On: Prologue

I wonder what Justin had said to Gus and if he really went back to New York. I mean, after the phone call I hope he is in New York. Far away from Brian. Damn, this man... arghh

Great update!

:)



Author's Response:

Thanks! Yeah...what did Justin say to Gus...

Hmmmmm....

;)

I appreciate your reading and commenting!

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: April 13, 2013 08:18 PM · On: Black and Blue

Wow, this was an emotional roller coaster of a chapter to say the least.  Not sure if I like the HIV angle it took at the end; I guess I was hoping for more of a hopeful type slant (however naive that might be).  I wondered before that just what it would take for Brian to decide WHEN was the right time for Justin to come home.  Who would determine that?  Him or Justin? And just how would his 'success' be measured?  And now he's really screwed things up royally because of his typical mechanism for avoiding emotional attachment.  Plus he now has the added responsibility of taking care of his son who needs him so badly right now.  Ugh.  It certainly held my interest throughout, though, and I can see this will take a while to get resolved one way or the other.  Very well written, too.  Thanks for the update.  ~Kim



Author's Response:

Thanks for the comment! It was definitely an emotional week for the guys. 

I understand your hesitation with the HIV angle...I seriously questioned including it - but - with as many guys as Brian has been with it seems highly likely, to me, that this sort of thing was inevitable. :(

But don't fret...I mean, things must get worse before they can get better, right? ;)

I appreciate the support!

Reviewer: lauren49ers (Anonymous) · Date: April 13, 2013 05:16 PM · On: Black and Blue

Awesome as always. I hope it's just a false alarm. Itwould be too much with everything else. Brian feels so alone and yet he's always trying to keep Justin away, it's a shame.

Can't wait for the next chapter. Your muse may have taken a vacation but sh's not far away.



Author's Response:

Thank you for reading and commenting!

yeah, the muse took several days off, then came back full force! :) Let's hope I can keep it around this time!

Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: April 13, 2013 03:50 PM · On: Black and Blue

Wow, that was an enormous chapter. I enjoyed the way you ended it as that was the last thing I thought would happen; the men having to get tested for HIV. I like the way you used a real life situation to feed off but I’m really glad everything turned out alright for your friend; it would be impossible to imagine what that would be like if you were in that situation. I love your writing and I can’t wait to see what happens.


Cheers

Author's Response:

yes...imagine my surprise when I surpassed 5000 words and still had almost half my outline to fill in! I have a feeling my chapters will continue to be giant! :)

Thank you so much for reading and commenting! I appreciate it :)

and yes, it was a great relief to know my friend was okay.

Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: April 11, 2013 08:22 AM · On: Laid

Very sweet ending to this chapter. I like how you show Brian's vulnerability while maintaining the gruff exterior. TAG 



Author's Response:

Thanks for reading! I like to let Brian's vulnerability peek through his gruff exterior from time to time. :)

Reviewer: valell50 (Signed) · Date: April 01, 2013 02:19 PM · On: Laid

Thank goodness Justin used "please". If only Justin makes a stand for staying regardless of Brian's need to be so stubborn and alone.
Enjoying this! Val

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for the comment! I'm happy to hear you are enjoying the tale :)

 

Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: March 30, 2013 12:14 AM · On: Laid

Finally that stubborn, dysfunctional man is allowing himself to feel all the love he needs; please don't let him push away again the only man he can possibly love... ~ Kathleen

Author's Response:

Brian is never one to do things easy...

Thank you for reading and commenting, I really appreciate it so much!

~M

Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: March 29, 2013 10:31 PM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

I'm so glad Justin is here to support Brian and give him the love he's been missing... ~ Kathleen

Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: March 29, 2013 12:38 PM · On: Laid

I loved your answer to my last review. “Oh Brian. He's being such a dork and a dumbass. Believe me it's rough for me, too”. LOL Sometimes we forget how hard it is for the author to write just enough angst, as we (the reader) can’t wait for the good stuff. I agree with Brian, Justin does need to leave for now. I can’t wait to see where you are taking this and how long you will keep them apart, but I have faith in you, as it is a B/J fic. Great update; enjoy your Easter Break.

Cheers

Author's Response:

haha!! Yes, the author is not always in control of the characters! 

Thank you so much for reading and commenting/reviewing! I greatly appreciate knowing you are enjoying the tale, and I certainly hope I do not disappoint!

Also - My heart will forever be B/J. :)

~M

Reviewer: sophie'smom (Anonymous) · Date: March 28, 2013 09:04 PM · On: Laid

Can't Brian see Justin really doesn't want to go back?
Why is he putting them both through all the pain of separation? I'm sure if he'd ask Lindsay now if Justin should go back she'd probably tell him no and to enjoy his time with him because you'd never know when it could end.

Author's Response:

Oh I'm certain Brian knows Justin wants to stay - but he'd never let him give up his big opportunity. :)

Thank you for reading and commenting! I appreciate it!

Reviewer: galenut (Anonymous) · Date: March 28, 2013 09:01 PM · On: Prologue

Great chapter.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: March 28, 2013 09:38 AM · On: Laid

You've manage to word the feeling that I hoped Brian would have and almost get him to reveal them.  Isn't there some sort of compromise, other than sending Justin back to New York, that they can make?  That dream has to mean something.



Author's Response:

Thanks for the compliment! Sometimes it can be hard to write Brian "true" and also give him valid emotions/etc. :D

...we'll see what happens next!

Thank you for reading and commenting! 

Reviewer: sfscarlet (Signed) · Date: March 28, 2013 08:51 AM · On: Laid

excellent- at least they talked and the sex- so hot.- lucky Justin having condoms



Author's Response:

thanks for reading and continuing to comment! I appreciate it!

Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: March 25, 2013 08:31 PM · On: Poses

Brian is pushing Justin away, as usual, but I get the impression that Justin's about to push back? Poignant writing. TAG



Author's Response:

Brian and Justin can never do things easy :)

Thank you for reading!!

Reviewer: sophie'smom (Anonymous) · Date: March 25, 2013 07:15 PM · On: Poses

Stupid, selfish, Brian making decisions for Justin again without a care for any outcome but what he wants.

Author's Response:

Brian is being very selfish. I agree! 

Thank you for reading! :)

Reviewer: Valetta (Anonymous) · Date: March 25, 2013 03:17 PM · On: Poses

Please don't let Justin go away again without having defined his relationship with Brian! I think Justin knows what Brian he's doing and he shoud make him understand that it is not necessary to shut him off of his life!
PS Anyway I find your stories really beautiful, I like the way you write, you really have talent!



Author's Response:

Thank you for the lovely compliment :)

I shall be updating soon - so you won't have to wait too long to see what happens next!

Thanks for reading! :)

Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: March 25, 2013 08:55 AM · On: Poses

     Thanks, this is a terrific story.  At first I wanted Justin to go to Brian.  It was the right thing to do, but now, it is time for Justin to leave.  If I could, I would like to kick Brian’s butt, sometimes we just have to let things develop. 


     Brian, in a way, is sending Justin back to New York.  Is that what is good for Justin?  I am talking about Justin here, not Brian.  I so wanted Justin to speak up and tell Brian how he feels and what is happening in New York.  It sure doesn’t look like that is going to happen.


     So – ok, let them do what they are going to do.  Eventually they both will find out what is really happening and what is best.  But for now – a little suffering is ok.


    Again, thanks for the story.


    DavidR


 



Author's Response:

Brian is being frustratingly and ridiculously and overly harsh to Justin, but he does think everything he's doing is for Justin's own good, as well as his own. 

They sure do have a hard time communicating with one another though!

I appreciate your comments greatly, and thank you so much for reading! :)

Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: March 25, 2013 08:23 AM · On: Poses

Brian and his darn complex! Does Brian realise that pushing Justin to 'live his life' is interferring in his life?

Justin should just do his own thing and head back to Pittsburgh, get an apartment, a studio, get a job, finish his studies, make some connections before he heads off since he knows now what he will meet.In NY he doesn't even have a studio, how is he painting?

Just do things on his terms and not be pushed into NY. When he is ready he will head back.  what will Brian do then?



Author's Response:

Brian isn't the most rational when it's Justin and his heart on the line. He's being frustratingly difficult, I know!

Thank you for reading and commenting! :)

Reviewer: sfscarlet (Anonymous) · Date: March 25, 2013 07:46 AM · On: Poses

excellent chapter,  wishbtheybwould talk.

 

 



Author's Response:

thank you for reading, I appreciate the comment :)

Reviewer: himawari29 (Signed) · Date: March 24, 2013 08:19 PM · On: Poses

Yeah.. I agree with TheWickedStepmother's coment. Justin should just go back to NY and let Brian to tend all the problems by himself as he usually thinks he does, eventhough deep inside his heart, he needs Justin by his side.

and if he does really need Justin, let him beg for it..

poor Justin, always has been pushed off Mt Kinney.. my heart goes out to him..



Author's Response:

The saga of Brian and Justin. Brian can't seem to stop being an idiot and it's very frustrating for me, too! 

Thank you for reading and commenting :)

Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: March 24, 2013 05:13 PM · On: Poses

It looks like life is getting back to normal, or as near as, for most of the family. I hope Justin gets on with his life if Brian continues with his martyr complex. Sorry but it really annoys me when (in some ways) Brian doesn’t seem to have evolved at all since they met. I love your writing and as you can see I am quite involved in your fic so please keep it coming.


Cheers

Author's Response:

Oh Brian. He's being such a dork and a dumbass. Believe me it's rough for me, too :D

Thank you for reading!! I appreciate the comments :)

Reviewer: TheWickedStepmother (Signed) · Date: March 24, 2013 04:53 PM · On: Poses

I really hope that Justin goes back to New York. Brian is an idiot and a coward. Sure, it's a hard time, but it's obvious that both are still in love.... *sigh*

Great update!

:)



Author's Response:

thank you for reading and for the comment! Brian is being an idiot. Believe me, it's frustrating for me too! :)

Reviewer: Bigdogz09 (Signed) · Date: March 20, 2013 07:49 PM · On: Sanctuary

Ahhhhh, I didn't want to read this story, wasn't in the mood for angst.  I avoided it, but then, in a moment of curiosity, I took a peek and it sucked me in.  I'm now addicted.

Well done, very enjoyable read.  Looking forward to seeing this through.  

All the best,

Laura



Author's Response:

lol! I completely understand what you mean - I've been sucked many a time into stories I didn't want to necessarily read... ;)

I appreciate your giving it a chance, though! Thanks for the comment, and for reading!

:)

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: March 18, 2013 02:54 AM · On: Sanctuary

This story is so sad, but I can't stop reading it.  The question is will Lindsay get better?  Will Michael wise up?  Will Justin be staying?  I hope so, but whatever way you go with it, I'll be reading.



Author's Response:

Thank you for reading!! Even though it is a sad, angsty tale. I am trying to lighten things up a bit (or as much as I can) in the upcoming chapters!

:)

Reviewer: galenut (Anonymous) · Date: March 17, 2013 10:03 PM · On: Sanctuary

This is really a well written story. Waiting for the next chapter.

Author's Response:

thank you for reading! :)

Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: March 17, 2013 11:43 AM · On: Sanctuary

I’m glad Gus knows about his mama and I hope he can understand, but kids normally keep asking where their loved one is; so Brian may still have to console him at times. Poor Justin you would think at a time like this Michael would just let people be. What’s wrong with the guy??? Woe is me Brian needs to think of the other side of the equation. He just wants Justin to be happy; well maybe he would be if they were together. Brian could have kept up a long distant relationship as that has nothing to do with Justin’s work being recognised. I love this chapter because of the emotions it invokes. Great update.

Cheers

Author's Response:

Yeah, Gus is going to have a little while to figure out why his mama is gone. :( Poor kid.

Thank you so much for reading and commenting!!

Reviewer: sfscarlet (Signed) · Date: March 17, 2013 10:42 AM · On: Sanctuary

REally enjoying the story-  I hope Justin doesn't give up on Brian and let him throw him over the cliff.



Author's Response:

Thank you for reading! And don't worry, but now Justin doesn't give up very easily now that the "L" word has been spoken...it'll take more than a cold shoulder and harsh words to make him turn away from Brian :)

Reviewer: sophie'smom (Anonymous) · Date: March 17, 2013 10:04 AM · On: Sanctuary

Intense but wonderful chapter. Brian shouldering all responsibility. They'll get through this, all of them.

Author's Response:

Thank you for the comment! And thank you for continuing to read :)

Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: March 17, 2013 04:46 AM · On: Sanctuary

Very sweet. Brian needs to let Justin take care of him - too bad he can only allow it when he's completely trashed. Typical, though. TAG



Author's Response:

Brian is a stubborn one, that's for sure! Thank you for reading and commenting! :)

Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: March 17, 2013 04:08 AM · On: Sanctuary

This is one of those times where I’m practically speechless. There was so much raw emotion going on in this chapter. Brian was suffering as much as Lindsay and Gus. He had been so strong for everyone; he was bound to break at some point.

Please update soon.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for the comment!

This chapter was hard to write because it is so tragically sad. I think we've neared the lowest point for everyone and the angst should ease up slightly...hopefully! We shall see.

 

Reviewer: Bksbracelet (Anonymous) · Date: March 17, 2013 04:08 AM · On: Sanctuary

Wonderful chapter sp sad at times I look forward to the next chapters



Author's Response:

thank you for reading! 

:)

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: March 17, 2013 03:52 AM · On: Sanctuary

Such a poignant chapter, between the scene with Lindsay, Brian, and Gus, the part where Justin draws on Gus's cast to try and calm him, and the ending scene.  So much emotion captured here.  Really enjoying your story and all the angst.  Looking forward to the rest, Michelle, and so glad you decided to post over here.:)

*Hugs*  ~Kim



Author's Response:

Thank you so much for reading and commenting! I know things have been heavy angst and I am trying to ease up on it a bit, but it's an angsty situation! :)

I really appreciate your encouragement! 

~M

Reviewer: junebug (Signed) · Date: March 15, 2013 10:07 PM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

i love little Gus even he's in pain, he's still very cute XOXO



Author's Response:

Yes, little Gus is really a sweetie! :)

Thanks for reading!

Reviewer: Avampiregirl (Anonymous) · Date: March 13, 2013 07:36 AM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

Such a great start!  Thanks



Author's Response:

Thanks so much for reading and commenting :D

Reviewer: Avampiregirl@aol.com (Anonymous) · Date: March 13, 2013 06:39 AM · On: World Spins Madly On

Great chapter!!!

Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: March 12, 2013 04:10 AM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

Yea, Sunshine! I knew Justin would be showing up in Toronto even after Brian told him not to. TAG



Author's Response:

:)

thanks for continuing to read!

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: March 12, 2013 04:04 AM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

Great story, very gripping and touching. Love it! Can't wait for more!



Author's Response:

thank you!

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: March 12, 2013 03:58 AM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

This is great!  Love the angst, love the relationship you are portraying between Gus and his father, and how Brian and Justin still have that bond between them.  Will be looking forward to the rest of your story as you get the time.  *Hugs*  ~Kim 



Author's Response:

thank you so much! 

Reviewer: zsadistwhore (Signed) · Date: March 12, 2013 03:50 AM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

I take back my complaint about you ending the prologue too soon, as I'm glad it made me continue reading because I love this. 



Author's Response:

:)

thanks for sticking with it!

Reviewer: Rainbow12007 (Anonymous) · Date: March 12, 2013 02:54 AM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

love it



Author's Response:

thanks for reading!

Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: March 11, 2013 10:59 PM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

I've been reading since the prologue. Great story, very gripping. Can't wait for more.



Author's Response:

thanks for the support! I'm glad you like it :D

Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: March 11, 2013 10:02 PM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

This story has been gripping since the prologue. I anxiously read each sentence never knowing what’s going to happen next and not quite sure what underlying thing has occurred. I see that the gang feels that Brian and Justin had broken up.

The hospital scenes are touching. It is plain how much Brian loves Lindsay and how important she is to him. I loved the line about Brian wanting to keep all of them safe. It was also interesting that Brian felt somehow responsible for everything.

Author's Response:

Thank you for reading and for commenting! I really appreciate it :D

Reviewer: sophie'smom (Anonymous) · Date: March 11, 2013 09:21 PM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

Really glad Justin knew better. Michael really needs to butt out of their relationship no matter what he thinks or feels about it.
Very hard for Brian to have to tell Lindsay what's going on with her.
He's been holding up so well that with Justin there he has every right to let go with him.
Great chapter.

Author's Response:

Thanks for reading and commenting! I'm glad you're enjoying the ride so far!

Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: March 11, 2013 02:21 PM · On: I Would Walk 500 Miles

I’m so pleased Justin took matters into his own hands and went to Toronto; and I love the fact he did it for Brian. You have to love Debbie as to her Justin will always be part of their family. Thank you for the quick updates and although you already had them written I hope RL still allows you to update regularly.

Cheers

Author's Response:

Thanks for reading and commenting! Getting comments helps motivate me to give you all a new chapter, so I hope RL doesn't interfere :D

Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: March 11, 2013 09:12 AM · On: World Spins Madly On

I’m pleased to see Brian is taking care of Gus and also Melanie’s arrangements. Justin really needs to be included, even if it’s just for Lindsay now. I think you are doing a great job so far of making this different to other fics and I love it when an author goes back and forth as it keeps the story line fresh in your memory.

Cheers

Reviewer: sophie'smom (Anonymous) · Date: March 10, 2013 07:15 AM · On: World Spins Madly On

What's happening with Lindsay? You say Brian is now a full time parent. Is that because Lindsay dies or paralyzed and in a rehab facility? Brian is planning to stay in Toronto but why at the hospital? Think it would be easier for Gus to be home with his own things. I can't believe he doesn't want Justin there or right now not want to have anything to do with him.

Author's Response:

Chapter 1 revealed Lindsay's fate, as we know it so far; this chapter actually flashes back in time to before Lindsay wakes up and after the doctor tells Brian, Michael and Ben that Melanie has died. Sorry for the confusion.

Thanks for reading!

Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: March 10, 2013 06:58 AM · On: World Spins Madly On

     Does a unique plot every exist?  So far you are presently this one beautifully, and I look forward to new chapters as t0he story unfolds.  Looks like we got a long way to go.  So much to do, and I sure conflicts and other difficulties are on the way.


    Yes, I did get a little confused with the back and forth in time.  My fault tho.  I thought Brian had already called Justin.  No matter, I got it now.  I think Justin should pack his back and get his butt to Toronto and now.  Brian needs him, and so does Gus.    Thanks for the chapters, and thanks in advance what looks like a terrific story.


    DavidR



Author's Response:

:) true - every story is a derivative of something else. Thanks for the comment, and thank you for reading! 

I worried the timeline switch-a-roo would be confusing...I hope not too much, though. It seemed the logical way, for me, to begin the story. But don't worry, there shouldn't be any more time jumps after this chapter :)

Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: March 10, 2013 06:54 AM · On: World Spins Madly On

I'm enjoying this so far. I think that Justin needs to get to Toronto ASAP because Brian won't say it but he needs him. It's a very sad start but I have faith it will lead to great things. TAG



Author's Response:

thanks for reading! Sad start yes, and lots more angst to come...sadly! or not :)

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: March 10, 2013 06:39 AM · On: World Spins Madly On

So nice to see how Brian is focused on Gus.  I'd think he'd better tell Justin soon because I'm sure Justin will get the wrong idea if he doesn't.  I'll just have to wait for more on this to see how you handle it.  :)



Author's Response:

Thanks for reading! :)

Reviewer: Taire (Signed) · Date: March 08, 2013 08:29 PM · On: Delicate Things

I hope Justin doesn't listen to Brian. Can' wait for next chapters. Waiting with bated breath.

Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: March 08, 2013 08:11 AM · On: Delicate Things

I have read a few fics that start this way; where Brian gets custody of Gus because of a car accident and I have read so many rewrites of other people’s ideas lately, so I was pleased to see you have a slightly different take and didn’t kill off both parents. I love original fics so I hope to see your new ideas moving forward. I hope Brian allows Justin to go to Toronto soon; even if it is just to mourn his friend.

Cheers

Author's Response:

It's hard to come up with an original fic for certain fandoms (QAF certainly being one of them!), so I hope what I have planned is new and interesting enough to keep you reading! 

thanks for reading and commenting! :)

Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: March 08, 2013 05:41 AM · On: Delicate Things

"He thought he’d been scared when Justin had been bashed but the thought of losing Gus was infinitely worse; paralyzing even."

There's nothing like the fear of losing a child.

This chapter had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I was just as curious to find out what happend to Mel and Lindsay as I was to Brian's and Justin's relationship. I don't understand what is going on with that. Why are they not communicating?

Author's Response:

I'm not a parent, so I can only imagine the feeling, but yes, losing a child has to be the worst fear a parent could have.

Thank you so much for reading and commenting! :)

Reviewer: galenut (Anonymous) · Date: March 07, 2013 09:17 PM · On: Delicate Things

Great start, looking forward to more great chapters.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for reading and commenting!

Reviewer: sophie'smom (Anonymous) · Date: March 07, 2013 08:27 PM · On: Delicate Things

Brian's going to need Justin more than he ever did before. I hope Justin can see through Brian's pain and show up anyway.
Good chapter.

Author's Response:

thanks for reading! :)

Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: March 07, 2013 06:19 PM · On: Delicate Things

Great great story. Okay, besides the tragic accident and Mel's passing.....but i like the theme of the story and are really looking forward to the next chapters.

My guess is that Justin will fly to Toronto anyway.....but i like surprises. :)

Keep going.

Diana



Author's Response:

Thank you so much for your praises! I'm glad you like it so far. Thank you for the comment and don't worry - I won't be giving much away...I'm all about surprises :D

Reviewer: Bksbracelet (Anonymous) · Date: March 07, 2013 05:49 PM · On: Delicate Things

Oh I was excited to see the next chapter and a nice action filled one as well. The emotion you described from Brian and Gus was brilliant I really felt Brian and Gus's fear. I am sorry Justin did not hear the cry for help from Brian but hopefully he will soon. Looking forward to the next chapter next week hugs Chris



Author's Response:

thanks for reading and commenting! I'm glad the chapter resonated with you!

Reviewer: TheWickedStepmother (Signed) · Date: March 07, 2013 05:06 PM · On: Delicate Things

Tears.... again. It's so sad, I mean.... accidents happens all the time, but you're writing this so heart breaking *sigh*

Will Lindsay also die? I can't wait to find out ;) And I bet Justin is already in the next flight to Toronto...

Thanks for the wonderful update

:)



Author's Response:

Thank you for reading! I really appreciate your lovely words! :)

Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: March 07, 2013 12:30 PM · On: Delicate Things

    This looks like it is going to be a terrific story.  You have a wonderful writing style; the words flow smoothly, the descriptions detailed.


    I don’t know what is going to go on next, but it can’t be good for Brian, etc.  Not that I think it will happen, but Brian needs Justin and now.  I hope, but I doubt, that Justin will have enough insight to pack his bags and go to Toronto, and not listen to Brian telling him to stay in New York.


    As far as when you post new chapters -- whatever.  I am not going anywhere, and will be here to read them.


   Thanks for the chapter.


   DavidR



Author's Response:

Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm so glad you're reading along and I hope you continue to enjoy the tale! :)

Reviewer: junebug (Signed) · Date: March 07, 2013 12:06 PM · On: Delicate Things

what a relief when i saw chapter one is 4555 words lol

i always enjoy a fic that kills melanie wakakakak (evil laugh), thats the only way to make Brian becomes a full-time father. I love the interaction between B & little Gus :)



Author's Response:

Yes, all chapters from here on out should be pretty lengthy!! :D

Thank you for reading!!

Reviewer: Jane (Anonymous) · Date: March 07, 2013 10:58 AM · On: Delicate Things

I love the  story and will continue to follow.  Thank you for sharing it with us!  Justin needs go with his instincts.  He needs to be with Brian right now--even tho Brian said no--I think he will figure that out.  Brian is in "meltdown mode" and I sensed that Justin knows it too!



Author's Response:

Thank you for reading! I'm glad you're enjoying it thus far!

Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: March 07, 2013 09:40 AM · On: Delicate Things

Justin---get your butt to Toronto, never mind what Brian says--he needs you there.



Author's Response:

:)

thank you for reading!!!

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: March 07, 2013 08:52 AM · On: Delicate Things

So happy to see the next part!  Once a week is a lot better than me, so don't worry - ha!  I like the way you've gotten into Brian's head here; how he is warring with his need to be with Justin versus his fear of being hurt if he leaves him.  And I love fics that show Brian being loving and tender with his son; you could always see that on the show, and I noticed the way his whole demeanor changed when he was with Gus. 

I really enjoy the way that you write; thanks for agreeing to post on here; I'll be looking forward to your updates.:) *Hugs*  ~Kim



Author's Response:

Yes, Brian can be tender and loving; we saw it certainly with Gus, a few times with Justin and Lindsay, and once or twice with Michael. It's my favorite thing - to get beneath that mask he wears to the emotion.

And thank you so much for your wonderful words! :) I'm blushing...

I'm glad you're enjoying it so far!

Reviewer: zsadistwhore (Signed) · Date: March 07, 2013 02:48 AM · On: Prologue

Seriously, you're ending the chapter there? Guess it means I'm going to have to keep reading to find out what happens. (I am very looking forward to reading more. Brian Kinney suddenly becoming a full time father isn't something i can resist.)



Author's Response:

It's a prologue! You're only meant to get a taste! :)

Thanks for reading and commenting, I do hope you enjoy what's to come!

Reviewer: Bksbracelet (Anonymous) · Date: March 07, 2013 02:27 AM · On: Prologue

Well that was a dramatic start and I am very interested but the chapters will need to be longer if that level of angst is to be kept up cos I read fast lol



Author's Response:

Oh the real chapters will be much longer. The prologue was only meant to set up the main story - expect much longer chapters from here on out :)

Thanks for reading!!!

Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: March 06, 2013 09:52 PM · On: Prologue

That was a great discription of a horrific car crash. Please update soon.

Author's Response:

thank you for reading! I've never been in an accident, so I can only imagine it's likely much worse than I could describe. 

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: March 06, 2013 09:01 PM · On: Prologue

Well, that was quite a prologue there!  So nice to see a new story being posted from you.:)  I'll be looking forward to the rest; I always love stories that involve Brian and Gus.  *Hugs*  ~Kim



Author's Response:

Thanks for reading! I've had this one stewing for a month now and finally got the courage to post it. I don't know why but posting a new fic is an agonizing experience. :)

I hope you enjoy what's to come! *hugs*

Reviewer: TheWickedStepmother (Signed) · Date: March 06, 2013 05:11 PM · On: Prologue

What a heart-breaking beginning! Had tears in my eyes...I'm just toooooo sensitive ;)

Anyway, great start. I look forward to the next chapter

:)

 



Author's Response:

Aw! I'm sorry it upset you, but the writer in me is happy you were affected. ;)

Thanks for reading! I appreciate the comment! 

Reviewer: Rainbow12007 (Anonymous) · Date: March 06, 2013 11:02 AM · On: Prologue

love it

Author's Response:

Thanks for reading! 

Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: March 06, 2013 09:44 AM · On: Prologue

OMG!  Waiting for an update soon pleeze!!!



Author's Response:

Chapter 1 will be coming very soon! Thanks for reading!

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