I vote for ending A. Love this story! You make me laugh which is so great! 

Author's Response:

I'm so glad you like this fic and I must say you having me reading fics I haven't thought about for a while.  I remember after writing this the ISS had to do a spacewalk to repair damage after they were hit by debris.  Then I heard about a movie called Gravity.  Well, that is one hour and thirty one minutes of my life I will never get back.  Even so, I'm still a Sandra Bullock fan.

Hey, you voted A.  I'm happy you got the line about their free trip around the sun once a year.

Thanks for your great reviews and saying I make you laugh.

Cheers :)))

I may love knock knock jokes, and Brian telling them makes me love him even more. Connor can go kick rocks. Justin belongs to Brian Connor. Lol

 

Author's Response:

LOL I really couldn't stand knock, knock jokes when I was writing this, but I began liking them the more I wrote.  As for Brian telling knock, knock jokes, writing that part was such immensely fun.

Yeah, Connor needs to take a spacewalk with Sandra Bullock.  Oh, can you just feel the gravity of that sentence?:)

I love big packages that need bigger pants! Lol

I really hope there will be at least one Uranus joke in the story. I'm looking forward to a lot more lol moments! 

Author's Response:

OMG Astor, I didn't even think of putting a Uranus joke in here.  That is just too funny.

Yeah, he is keeping his briefs on so he doesn't hit anyone in the eye with what he is packing.  With zero gravity who knows what his meat and two veg will float in to.  It would certainly be a case of, danger Will Robinson. :)

Cheers :)))

I didn't see Brian kissing Ethan coming. Expecting jealous Justin to really make an appearance next chapter now.

Author's Response:

Brian kissing Ethan; I really didn't think too much about writing that, then someone mentioned it in a review, and I'm like, YUCK.  LOL  

i love jealous Brian. I can't wait to see him claim Justin. Connor doesn't stand a chance.

Author's Response:

I love a jealous Brian also.  This is the first fic I have written Connor, but he only has a small part.  Okay, now you're picturing him with the small size lower torso assembly aren't you?  LOL   

I can tell you enjoyed writing this because I enjoyed reading it. I love angst, but some light hearted fare is so needed at times and I want ti thank you for providing it. I'm also happy you are doing better.

Merry Christmas!

Author's Response:

Wow, I love what you said about enjoying writing this, as I did, and I'm really delighted you enjoyed reading it.  Thank you for taking the time to review; you know I appreciate it greatly.  Thank you also for the season's greeting.

Cheers

So did Justin, Ben , and Connor have a threesome? And Brian wasn't invited?

No wonder Justin's been out there four hours.

Author's Response:

Justin and Connor joined by earthbound Ben and Brandon, had a little fun.  However, since Ben and Brandon were identical twins I though just a little hand action (everyone using their own hands please, LOL) was appropriate.  Ben and Brandon was the third party Justin and Connor were waiting to join them once the coast was clear.  Justin was well rested for his long walk over the hull thanks to his playtime with these gorgeous men.  Much to Brian's dismay.  LOL

Cheers

I have no idea who is which. I would guess 21C is Justin?

You seem to know a lot about shuttle flights or you make it sound good.

Author's Response:

I love receiving your reviews as they are such fun.  I hope you weren't too disappointed when you found out Justin was the commander.  There was some consolation though; in that they both took the large size lower torso assembly. LOL  Thanks for saying it seems like I know a lot about shuttle flights as it's just what I have retained from news bulletins, there were very few things I needed to check online (not Wikipedia LOL).  I really do hope I was able to balance the fic as I know the rule for writing is, if it doesn't move the story along then it shouldn't be added.  Sorry I'm rambling.  I should move on.  LOL   

Cheers

OK, I think, I m understanding a little bit better. I thought it was sad that they had to be reprimanded for saving his life but protocol is a strange thing sometimes i guess. Looking forward to more.

Author's Response:

Protocol just brings a little more tension between B/J and as usual Brian handles it with the upmost grace and aplomb. LOL   Thanks Jon for reviewing, the final chapter has now been posted.  I really appreciate your support.

Your timing couldn't be better; I have obviously missed something.  I went to read "The Red Hoody" (love the name) and realised I had missed something.  I thought I had read all "Beauty and the Beast" and I was sure I had even reviewed more chapters than are there.  So am I right in assuming you moved some of the chapters from "Beauty and the Beast" to "Jack and the Beanstalk".  I'm totally confused and I can't wait to get to "The Red Hoody" as it starts with a pregnant Justin and I have been looking forward to that. 

Cheers

I vote for ending C.  It was nice to see Mysterious Marilyn was responsible for this whole story and she used you to tell it!!!!  Have a Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring you more ideas to share with us.

Author's Response:

Ending C with no stipulations on the diapers; I like that. LOL  Mysterious Marilyn, I don't think I've used her before or as you put it, she used me. LOL  Thanks for saying you would like more fics in the New Year; honestly I have written 29 fics in 18 months and I thought people would be saying, just stop and give someone else a turn. LOL  Thank you very much for the season greetings; I love this time of the year.

Cheers

Gotta say, I'm a little bit confused (some of it is down to not remembering what happened in the previous chapter). But I'm confused in a good way. As it makes me want to keep reading to find out just what's going on. Far as I can make out, Justin, Connor and Ben/Brandon (I got lost there) are fuck buddies due to convience. And Ethan wants to sleep with Justin, and Brian, but so far hasn't been successful. Brian is toying with Ethan to make Justin jealous, as he wants to sleep with Justin. (More than once, I'm assuming.) And Connor, Justin and Ethan are all part of the same crew and Brian is the new guy filling in for the guy who had the affair or whatever. Is that right? (I'm also confused as to what their mission is, but I'm less bothered about that, as it doesn't seem to be central to the plot.)

(And in reference to your previous response, I initally didn't get the B1, B2 referene as I haven't watched Bananas in Pjyamas in forever. But once you'd mentioned it, I knew what you were talking about.)

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for wanting to understand this fic.  You are correct with all you have said.  Justin, Connor, Ben and Brandon are fuck buddies for convenience.  Ethan has a crush on Justin and thinks he is amaaazing.  I had such a hard time letting Ethan say that word.LOL  Ethan wants his one-off fun time with Brian.  Brian is toying with Ethan as he is trying to figure out if Justin has any feelings for him, without asking of course.  Connor is part of the ISS crew and Ethan is part of Justin's shuttle crew.  Brian is filling in as the new guy of Justin's shuttle crew because of the cheating astronaut.  I have skipped a few of your observations as I don't want to give anything away, but they will be answered in the final chapter. 

Thanks for letting me know you have read "Flight Plan B" and that you got the B1 & B2 reference. 

I really appreciate your review, thank you.  I hope you enjoy the ending.

Cheers

Well that's obvious.  He jealous of Brian being with Ethan.  We know that Brian's one fuck policy is what's holding Justin back.  You said so.

Author's Response:

Do you think Ethan is delusional thinking Justin wants him and that's why he is jealous?  LOL    I hope you enjoy the ending.  Thanks again for taking the time to review.

Cheers