Reviewer: Alois (Anonymous) · Date: December 29, 2015 12:33 PM · On: Chapter 36: Passeio Baltico and Av. Berlim
Hi Anne! I'm glad that Justin is going to find a reason to move on. Great idea to explore this venue of him becoming a father on hiw own, and great timing :) Looking forward to your next chapter :)
Author's Response: I'm glad you are a fan of the idea, Alois! While Justin is still sad, he is trying to cope better and move forward with his life. Next chapter is now up! :)
Reviewer: Larka (Signed) · Date: December 28, 2015 10:18 PM · On: Chapter 36: Passeio Baltico and Av. Berlim
This feels encouraging for Justin. I'm glad he met Ewen and had the discussion about children. He needs this in his life. I want to see him happy again.
Author's Response: I think meeting Ewan was good for Justin. He knew the option was there but it was nice to see someone living that option. And he's trying. Some days are harder than others but he's managing a little better now. Thanks for reading and revewing!
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: December 27, 2015 04:28 PM · On: Chapter 36: Passeio Baltico and Av. Berlim
I find I like the idea of Justin having a baby when he wants one rather than waiting for the right man to come along to have one with .. a lot. The time is right for him and who knows what the future has in store. Also this is a way for Nathan to still be a part of it all .. Is it strange that that realisation absolutely sealed the deal for me.
Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoy this idea, Carol! And you know how much I love that you love Nathan. I think that if Justin does have a child on his own, that child will be quite special to Nathan and vice versa. Thank you for reading and reviewing. It truly means a lot. :)
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: December 27, 2015 01:38 PM · On: Chapter 36: Passeio Baltico and Av. Berlim
Great way to lead into Justin investigating single parenthood. I'm really looking forward to your next update:-)
Author's Response: So glad you are a fan of the idea. :) I want to try to get a new update up this week. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: sfscarlet (Anonymous) · Date: December 27, 2015 05:08 AM · On: Chapter 36: Passeio Baltico and Av. Berlim
I love that Justin met another artist similiar to himself. Surrogacy is a great avenue to explore.
Author's Response: I'm glad you loved the way Justin was brought around to the idea of single parenthood! He has some research and planning to do before he makes any big decisions but this might be the track for him. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: December 27, 2015 01:06 AM · On: Chapter 36: Passeio Baltico and Av. Berlim
Well, Sophia had me in tears... but Ewan, or at least the more hopeful outlook he gave to Justin, ceratinly lifted my spirits!
Author's Response: Aw, Sophia is just really good with reading pieces she's passionate about. ;) Ewan is a kind man and unknowingly gave Justin a lot to think about in terms of where his life could leave. While Brian and Molly have both brought this option up to Justin before, this is the first time he's met a gay man who has done just that and was happy with his choices. Thank you for reading and reviewing! :)
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Anonymous) · Date: December 26, 2015 10:05 PM · On: Chapter 36: Passeio Baltico and Av. Berlim
Wow I love how this story keeps meandering along with new twists and turns. Justin meets a new man and from that he gets a a possible plan towards happiness. I look forward to the next chapter xx
Author's Response: I'm glad you are a fan of this newest twist! :) While Justin would like to find the perfect man to start a family with, he doesn't want to risk the chance of waiting for years and years to start one. And he knows he'll love his child. That child will bring him joy and he does have a supporting family and friends to help him out. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: December 26, 2015 02:56 PM · On: Chapter 36: Passeio Baltico and Av. Berlim
Hope you had a good holiday too :)
Loved this chapter... the second half anyway. I'm glad life ahead looks brighter to Justin
Author's Response: It was alright! :) There was some excitement in the morning but it has blown over.
I'm happy you are happy for Justin. He's starting to get to a better place. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 26, 2015 02:23 PM · On: Chapter 36: Passeio Baltico and Av. Berlim
So Justin might try having a child without benefit of the partner. Or will he look Ewan up if he should drop into London. So many ways this can go. Sophia might be part Gypsy with the way she reads paintings.
Author's Response: It looks like it is going that way, doesn't it? I think Justin is a good and confident man when it comes down to it so I fully believe in him. As for Ewan, while I don't have current plans for them to have a long lasting relationship, they may become friends and flirt a bit! You're right. There are many ways this can go. Sophia might just be part Gypsy haha.
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Oliviatheolive (Signed) · Date: December 26, 2015 11:24 AM · On: Chapter 36: Passeio Baltico and Av. Berlim
I can't believe I'm up this early catching up on this fic, but I am, and I'm so happy for it. The last chapter left me feeling sad for Justin's and a little upset with Nathan because of the uprupt break up. But I guess all breakups seem a little uprupt for the person being dumped. But I'm so happy to see that this chapter has a more positive outlook at the end. Although, the thought of Justin having children alone....): When Ewan was first introduced- I thought NO! not another boyfriend that I'll fall in love with like Eric and have me questioning whether Justin and Brian really need to be together. But then nothing happened! :D
Great chapter! Can't wait for more.
Olivia
Author's Response: I couldn't believe I stayed up until 4 am to post it so don't worry about it. ;) I'm honored you read it first thing! You are completely right, a lot of the time the person feeling dumped is taken by surprised and suffers a lot (but in this case Nathan is suffering a lot too.) He's slowly but surely starting to gain a more positive outlook on things. While being a single parent might not be ideal, many people are brave enough to do it and I think it speaks words that Justin would consider it. I don't think him having a child initially alone is something to be sad about because that child will bring him a lot of happiness. :) And he might not stay single for long...
As for Ewan, I have no (current) plans to make him a major character. Justin may speak to him from time to time and there might be some flirtation there but I doubt an actual long lasting romantic relationship will occur between the two of them. Justin can turn to him for advice. :)
Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot.
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: December 26, 2015 03:46 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
I absolutely adored this chapter. What a fantastic honeymoon spot, who wouldn't just love it?
Author's Response: Ah, yes. I was very envious as I looked up the perfect location. Brian is a lucky guy to have a man take him to that paradise ;)
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: December 26, 2015 02:58 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
Heartbreaking. Your ability to bring such realistic emotion to the written words in this chapter is amazing. I really feel for Justin and Nathan and the journey they began together that day.
Author's Response: I was particularly proud of this chapter and didn't expect it to be as long and detailed as it turned out to be. Justin and Nathan will forever have a close bond due to the day shown at the end of the chapter. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: December 25, 2015 04:04 PM · On: Author's Note
There are strange sick weirdoes out there, this is definitely a troll with a fragile handle on reality who is harassing you. I am loving this story, I had promised myself I would not start reading it until it was completed, because I am very impatient, but I succumbed and am totally hooked on it. Keep up the fabulous work and don't let the haters put you off - you have a large loyal band of followers out here:-)
Author's Response: Yes, although I do have some reviews that aren't open-minded, this particular stalker hasn't bothered me for at least a few months so that's good. I'm so glad you are loving the story! It's only about 8 chapters until this first story in the trilogy is complete :) There is also a one-shot series taking place within the series of Intersect if you want to check those out. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Shauna (Anonymous) · Date: December 24, 2015 01:28 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I do hope this story also covers post B/J reunion as much as we've seen B/OMC or J/OMC or even more could be better..
Author's Response: Like I have stated so many times, this is a trilogy. Brian and Justin get together eventually in the second story. There romance will be told. Even if it wouldn't be covered, there are thousands of stories revolving around them.
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: December 24, 2015 12:45 AM · On: Chapter 35: 22nd and 8th
Oh, my heart totally broke for Justin at the end. I am so SO happy for Brian and Eric, and I know Brian didn't tell him to rub it in, but that poor boy needs a cuddle.
Justin playing Power Rangers may have been the cutest thing ever, I bet he totally got in to it too. And Duncan missing Lily - aw :)
I loved how Craig suggested they do something Justin wanted to do, he's trying so hard aw! And I don't know why, but Molly glaring at him when he ditched them made me laugh, because that is something that would so happen between my sister and I in those circumstances :)
Loved this as always!!!!!!!!
Author's Response: Justin is having a rough time here, that's for sure. He really does need a cuddle but I'm sure Duncan making him play Power Rangers helped him some. ;)
Craig is really trying here. He is really worried about Justin and is #TeamNathan. But more importantly, he is making sure that he stays #TeamJustin. After all the years of silence between them (due to Craig's actions) he just really wants Justin to be happy and well, just like Justin wants for him.
Molly was pissed. That was not her idea of a good time. ;)
Glad you are still loving this, Sally! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: toniu (Signed) · Date: December 23, 2015 11:25 PM · On: Chapter 35: 22nd and 8th
Everytime I see an update for this story I feel so happy. Even though it is full of angst, this story has captured my heart.
As I go over Brian and Justin's relationship I realize there was one element missing in their relationship. They were a one night stand, a crush. Then they were held together by guilt. Though I'm sure there was love, there were too many outside elements keeping them apart.
Justin needed to go to New York to grow up. Sadly they grew apart. Except now in this moment they are finally on the same page, and they have the last element. They are friends.
There will be tears. Because Nathan is now where Justin use to be. Justin is where Brian was. Eric is the one I am confused about. Because he is such a good person and he loves his family.
When this story ends I am going to go back and read it over again. Looking forward to the end.
Author's Response: Hi, Toniu!
I do think you are right. They had friendly moments and shared a group of friends but there was never that build that led up to a relationship. Of course there was love but often circumstances held them together.
I agree on Justin needed to grow up into his own person. He needed to gain that independence to find out what he truly wanted and needed out of life. And yes, now Brian and Justin are finally friends. :)
There is a full circle element here, and I am glad that you see it. I'm also glad that you seem to like and respect Nathan and Eric.
The newest chapter is now up! I do hope you enjoy it. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: December 23, 2015 06:31 PM · On: Chapter 35: 22nd and 8th
Hi Anne! I was very happy to see a new update of this! My heart goes out to Justin in this chapter. I love the way you described his feelings through his paintings. Glad that he can talk to Brian, even if the news of a new baby must be upsetting. Good thing he is a strong man, because I perfectly understand why he feels like his life is for shit right now. I hope he will find hapiness along the way. Thank you for this chapter :)
Author's Response: Hi Alois! Thank you for reading my update (and I just saw a few minutes ago that you updated recently as well!) Justin is going through a hard time, for sure. I'm also glad you liked his moment in his studio and I am pleased to hear that his feelings and interpretations came across okay in terms to what he was painting. While Justin feels bad about his reaction, it was upsetting for him to hear even though he is happy for Brian and Eric as well. He just feels like everyone's life is going how he would like his own to go. While his career is flourishing, he feels like his personal life is for shit right now. He will eventually find happiness, even if he has to go through some sadness first. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Alois! It means a lot!
Reviewer: sfscarlet (Anonymous) · Date: December 23, 2015 02:47 AM · On: Chapter 35: 22nd and 8th
great update- hard to see Justin hurting but nice to see he has Brian's support. I loe the way their friendship continues to evolve
Author's Response: I'm so glad you like their friendship! Justin is going through a rough time right now but eventually he will take the necessary actions to make his life feel happier again. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 23, 2015 02:41 AM · On: Chapter 35: 22nd and 8th
It is so sad the Justin doesn't have a family, while Brian and Emmett do. If Nathan would just come to his senses, things might turn out all right.
Author's Response: Aw, it is sad. Of course he is happy for Emmett and Brian and loves Lily and Duncan. He just wants that kind of happiness as well.
Lolol, it might be alright if Nathan changed his mind on kids but at the same time I don't think he should feel forced into having children, considering all he went through. I truly believe Nathan would make a good father and would love a child he shared with Justin but at the same time he is quite young and may be right when he says he's not built to have kids. We shall see how things come to pass.
Thank you for reading and reviewing! You always leave such kind reviews and I really appreciate it. :)
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: December 23, 2015 01:53 AM · On: Chapter 35: 22nd and 8th
Great update! I know deep down Justin really is happy for Brian... but that had to have been really hard for him. Harder even then going to the wedding, because now he is without Nathan too.
Love the texting between Justin & Molly!
Author's Response: It is hard for him, for sure. I don't think he meant to take it out on Brian. He is happy for him and for Eric. They are both becoming dear friends. But Brian was also his first love who was against all of these things at one point in his life. While Brian eventually came around when Justin was just finding himself as an individual, it's hard to see Brian get all the things that Justin is genuinely starting to want desperately. And he misses Nathan a lot, of course. Poor guy is going through a rough time right now.
Glad you liked the brother/sister interaction! Molly may be involved in one more chapter out of the 8 left of the first story in the trilogy, but she does have a somewhat prevalent storyline in the next story. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Larka (Signed) · Date: December 23, 2015 12:40 AM · On: Chapter 35: 22nd and 8th
Poor Justin. He is really in a funk. I hope things get better for him soon.
Author's Response: He really is. Things will eventually start to get better in terms of his desire to have a family. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: britinmanor (Anonymous) · Date: December 22, 2015 10:55 PM · On: Chapter 35: 22nd and 8th
all sounds so perfect in brian's world. is this a happy-ever-after for brian and justin story?
Author's Response: If you have been reading, you should know that I have stated countless times before that Brian and Justin do eventually end up together. It isn't cut and dry in terms of happily ever after but they will be happy and mostly at peace in terms of their relationship.
Reviewer: Tasha (Anonymous) · Date: December 22, 2015 09:42 PM · On: Chapter 35: 22nd and 8th
Awwww find someone for Justin or bring Nathan back to Justin and have lots of babies..... I really like Brian and Justin friendship and this chapter
Author's Response: Justin will eventually take action in terms of his future, possibly sooner than you think! I'm glad you enjoy the Brian/Justin friendship. :)
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: November 29, 2015 03:29 PM · On: Chapter 34: Franklin and Park
Nathan is stronger than Justin and much as I hate to admit it I think he's right about Justin too. 'Love isn't always enough' .. What a cliche .. enough for what? Because as far as I can see Nathan loves Justin enough to not allow him to compromise and Justin loves Nathan enough that he will accept that truth and continue to love him and be a part of his life. And I purposely didn't say 'only as a friend' because a loving friendship is priceless. Let us not forget Brian let Justin go because he was ready for a commitment that Justin suddenly seemed less sure of .. he made a rash decision and there were obviously misunderstandings on both sides .. and that is why they will always have unfinished business. Despite what I might wish for I think Nathan despite his youth and issues sees Justin clearer than Brian ever did.
It's always a persons imperfections that endear them to me and the brief glimpse of snarky (in response to Craigs sincere comments) and bitchy (re Brian's perfect husband) Justin made me smile.
Author's Response: Carol, you know I love how much you love Nathan. It warms my heart that you are rooting for him and think so highly of him. :) His friendship with Justin is just beginning and it will be a very close and dear friendship in time. But I was telling the truth when I told you their romance isn't completely over yet. There will be a period of time where the lines are quite blurred. But Nathan knows him and is open to communication. He's become very mature despite being so young and does see Justin and their differences in desires quite clearly.
Justin had the tendency to snark and bitch in the show lolol, even with age that hasn't completely left him. ;) New chapter is now up!
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: November 29, 2015 02:45 PM · On: Chapter 34: Franklin and Park
I went to see the new Bond movie last night so I decided to wait and read this today because I didn't want to mix my Daniel Craig high with this high. So glad I did. And I don't mind that I could hardly read it because of tears in my eyes.... had to read many of the paragraphs more than once because they were blurred....
I tried to analyze during my read, "Hey what's with the tears?" ...and my only answer is that I've fallen in true love with all the characters. Even Craig. Wow... I have to meet you I just have to. Please don't think you have a stalker hehe... I'm actually not as nuts as this reads. I just really think you've given me such a great gift by writing this!
OK I'm done.
Author's Response: Aw, Edda, that's so sweet! I'm glad you are enjoying this story so much and all of the characters, both canon and brand new. And I look forward to meeting you one day! The next chapter is up now and hopefully the new one will be up soon :)
Hugs!
Reviewer: Larka (Signed) · Date: November 29, 2015 03:17 AM · On: Chapter 34: Franklin and Park
I find myself rooting for Nathan and Justin as a couple. Molly and Hunter? Not so much.
Author's Response: Aw, Molly and Hunter are sweet. Although, I do understand. You don't really get to see them together. I may write a one-shot revolving around them, which will go in the Intersect one-shot series. I will probably write an Emmett/Drew one first.
I'm glad you are rooting for Justin/Nathan though! I like that there are more people showing love and empathy for Nathan. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: sfscarlet (Anonymous) · Date: November 29, 2015 01:57 AM · On: Chapter 34: Franklin and Park
So glad to see an update. I lvoe that Justin's family came to see Nathan even if they aren't together. So nice to see that Brian is supporting Justin and the weird family dynamics too. They've become friends and that is nice to see as well. I'm jsut surprised Justin hasn't realized the parallel of Brian letting him go since they did not want the same things and Nathan letting him go for the same reasons. I know there is some hidden meaning there.
Author's Response: I feel like Justin might unconsciously see the parallels and that is what is partly making him a little bitter. I was glad that Justin's family came out for Nathan too. I went back and forth on whether or not they should but Nathan deserved the support. Molly, Jennifer, Tucker, and now even Craig are all good people who want to support him. Of course it doesn't mean it can't get awkward. Brian catches onto that pretty quickly. I am glad you enjoy Justin's friendship with him. Thank you for reading and reviewing! Next chapter is now up. :)
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: November 29, 2015 01:07 AM · On: Chapter 34: Franklin and Park
That was a lovely chapter I really enjoyed having some Molly interaction and the siblings forcing each other to voice their feelings good and bad. The relationship between siblings is so close as there is no agendas they just tell it like it is
Author's Response: I always wanted a sibling growing up. I have a cousin I am close with but it is different. I'm glad you thought this was a realistic positive sibling relationship. They definitely can be real with each other and any hurt feelings caused do not last for long. Thank you for reading and reviewing! Next chapter is now up :)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: November 28, 2015 07:25 PM · On: Chapter 34: Franklin and Park
Maybe, just maybe they'll find there way back together. He should talk to Brian. Brian thought he'd never make a good dad either because of his past.
Author's Response: You never know! I am super surprised that you are rooting for them though! I know you to be a strong B/J shipper but I love you are rooting for this couple as well. Talking to Brian might be a very good idea. It's not that Nathan doesn't like kids. He just doesn't have experience with him and his past really makes him put himself down. :( Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: November 28, 2015 11:25 AM · On: Chapter 34: Franklin and Park
I really, really, really love you, you know that, right? The whole chapter was great. I particulary love Justin in your story. And of course, Nathan is beautiful. Also, Molly, Craig, Jennifer and Tucker, it feels real. That's surely why some BJ fans have a hard time with that fic. Well, I feel privileged to exchange with you on this fic! Such a great work. Thank you :)
Author's Response: Aw, I love you too, Alois! ;) I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter and you love Justin in this story. And I love that you're a Nathan fan. I was glad to include Molly, Craig, Jennifer, and Tucker here. I am trying to go for real and complex and maybe that rubs people the wrong way but whatever. I feel privileged to have a talented writer to discuss this story with! Thank you for reading and reviewing! You know it means a lot. :)
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: November 28, 2015 05:12 AM · On: Chapter 34: Franklin and Park
Oh, wow! So worth the wait!
I feel hopeful for Nathan, that maybe he has taken a small step toward learning how to love himself, as he said. But after the awkwardness of that Taylor family reunion, I'll never complain about my own family get-togethers again, LOL!
Craig has made huge progress, but I guess he'll never get used to Brian. Very curious to see what happens at the family lunch and then Brian & Justin's lunch too!
Author's Response: Glad it was worth the wait! I hope the next wait isn't as long!
Nathan is trying. He at least realizes that he isn't okay. He'll go through a lot but he will eventually live a nice life. Some things will happen that will make you very concerned for him though. The Taylor family reunion was a bit awkward but at least Jennifer now knows the worry her kids are going through in regards to their father. It puts pressure on her but she should know. Craig has made a lot of progress but he will always have mixed or bitter feelings about Brian at best. Even though he's okay with Justin being gay now, he still thinks it was wrong of Brian to sleep with his seventeen year old son. And I can't really blame him for that. The age thing would get to a lot of parents. Of course Nathan is a lot younger than Justin but Justin got with Nathan when the kid was 21, so he was completely legal. Craig knows that and doesn't care. Of course he's made progress but I think Craig will always see Brian as a man who slept with his high schooler son.
I was actually going to do a time jump after this chapter but your review made me reconsider writing the lunches and THEN the time jump lol. We shall see but I might be putting two chapters up at once. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: November 28, 2015 02:26 AM · On: Chapter 34: Franklin and Park
Okay, wait, just wait, how do you manage to do this to me? My emotions are all over the place. At first I hate Craig then I feel so sorry for him that I could cry - THEN I hated Nathan and now I like Nathan and want to smoosh him and heal his broken heart.
Nathan's letter to Justin was beautiful, and I could see him writing it - willing himself not to cry but failing :(
And how is it that Jenn is only in this for the tiniest amont of time, yet she was probably my favourite part of this story? Her heart is just so big and she is such a genuine sweet lady. After all she went through with Craig and the divorce, he was still her husband for 20 years, of course she still has a place for him in her heart. Not everyone would be so sweet and considerate (TEAM JENN!)
Brian texting Justin was a lovely touch. And I lol'd imagining Brian and Drew discussing ballet. I bet they know all the names of the little moves the kids are taught :)
BUT FINALLY - THEY KISSED..... and then Petra walked in and ruined it. I mean, she didn't, because as much as I NOW love them together I wouldn't want either of them to sacrafice the things that are important to them. And Justin wants kids. Maybe not now, but he does, and I think if he stayed with Nathan he would regret that. It still hurts though :(
Author's Response: I use this stories to manipulate the emotions of innocent readers. ;)
Craig is in a rough place and is quite depressed. At least he's letting a couple of people know and is talking to a psychiatrist. Awww, but you hated Nathan? I'm glad you don't anymore though lol. He needs a lot of smooshing so feel free. Writing that letter was a very emotional experience for him. It was tough and put him through the wringer but also cathartic in a way, even though he hated writing some of it.
Jennifer is a lovely lady. She still cares about Craig and will always love him due to the past and children they share, even though part of her despised what he did. She's very frightened for him and is quite concerned for his well-being.
Brian was not about to chit chat with Justin while Craig was standing there. Too awkward for him. Drew knows his terms in ballet. Brian is trying to learn them. ;)
Nathan and Justin did kiss. And I am shocked that you are happy about that! lolol. Yes, even though Petra kind of cut them off, I think that the same outcome would have been had, even if they had had sex in the dressing room. Kids are a hard things to compromise on. Too bad because Justin and Nathan really are a nice couple ;(
Thank you for reading and reviewing, Sally! It means a lot!
Reviewer: chadmom (Anonymous) · Date: November 26, 2015 01:57 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Really enjoying your story! Read all the chapters in three days! Me hen will you be updating? Thanks!
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying it! New update is up now! :)
Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: November 22, 2015 08:19 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Update???? :(
Author's Response: I only have five pages written. I've had a lot of stuff going on in RL. Every time I try to sit down something else comes back up. I hope to get some written today and have it up by tomorrow or in a couple of days though.
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: November 20, 2015 11:56 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
About LiLy :i like her...but i probably would go crazy as a parents :) and probably right now i'm not in mindset -having a child so i was just saying that.There are some children more quite than her( at least i hope!!!!).So she is cute but -o god-having her in my house would drive me nut and in bed at 5 pm!!!!!Luckily B and E have options in childcare ( school ,sitter and them) so they can have time alone.
But i need to pin the reality of your Lily:soo good job.
ps:so not a critic to lily chapter but her being so real that you can be tired of her demanding and her energy ^_^ hope i explain myself clearly
Author's Response: Aww, I'm glad you still like her. She is loves everyone and means well. She also can be well-behaved when it comes down to it. She just has so much love and energy pent up in her that she has to show ALL of it. Brian and Eric do have childcare and preschool but do try to keep their evenings and weekends free for her. :)
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: November 20, 2015 11:36 PM · On: Chapter 33: 31st and 24th
I'm not back full time reading this but i check to not lose too much.I loved this and i also wrote a long comment about this chapter but this site didin't pubblish soooooo i was so angry .
I love Nathan but i'm so sorry for him :(((I also think Eric was very helpful and caring.Good move.I want hug nathan and never let him go ( he is quite hot guy).
Don't take this as a critic but as a compliment to your way of compose:I can't stand Lily!!!!She is so hyper i would probably go crazy if i have to put with her!!!!when i finished i was like ...i need a break from children!!!!!WTH!!!!!!I think children are cute but i can't stand them too much time especially little ones like lily high demanding...i prefer older ones.Your children are so real i can't stand them sometimes...like at the wedding your gus was so teenagerish i would have toss his cellphone out of the window.Don't worry no baby here with me ghghg.
I can't wait to see what's next
Author's Response: Lmao! It's okay, sweetc! I Lily's passion and energy is not for everyone. Although, we do become used to the quirks or the people we live with so I think Brian and Eric can deal because they watched her grow up from a normal infant to the crazy kid she is today. But yes, she is definitely a strong ENFP personality with a lot of quirkiness, imagination, passion, stubborness, and intellect lolol. (Eric is ENFJ and Nathan INFP, by the way ;))
As for Nathan, he is having a rough time. We can only hope he starts to embrace his friends more like Petra, Sebastian, and Nadia. And Eric is becoming a good friend as well, despite the age gap and the fact he is with Brian. He has a difficult journey in the second story but also an important one.
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Titenano (Signed) · Date: November 15, 2015 08:53 PM · On: Chapter 33: 31st and 24th
Nathan is a sweet soul. He was amazing with Lily. I'm glad he has a friend in Eric. I hope he realize that.
Lily is amazing, she's an amazing person. Doesn't suprise me with all the people who love her.
Great to hear from Nathan.
Can't wait to read more.
xxx
Author's Response: He is definitely a wonderful human being and he's better with kids than he thinks. Lily is fantastic! hehe. I'm awfully proud of her. She's a passionate and outgoing little girl. You'll see a little more Nathan in the next chapter, which is now up! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2015 12:43 AM · On: Chapter 33: 31st and 24th
I'll remember
Author's Response: Awww, thank you! :)
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2015 12:11 AM · On: Chapter 33: 31st and 24th
Finally I get a chance to read this new chapter, and finally a chance to tell you off.... jk....
But I'm pretty sure you mixed up the names of Nathan and Eric a couple of times around the phone call they had, right....???
Small detail, but your writing demands it to be right. I'm so in love with Nathan, already was for several chapters, and I dare to hope the letter will find its way to Justin with him taking it in a healthy way. Please Justin just please accept it..... well... I would cry my self... so who am I to ask...
Again love this story. I want to hug you. If you ever go over seas, my couch is yours if you make a stop in Iceland :)
Author's Response: Just checked And I did type Eric instead of Nathan one time. I'll be sure to change it. Thank you for pointing it out! I wrote that part late at night lol.
I'm glad you are enjoying this story so much and love Nathan! I think Justin will be touched by it but it might give him some hope too. Which you will see how that plays out. But remember, Justin and Nathan will always be SO important to each other. Nathan plays a huge part in the whole trilogy, as well as the alternate ending, and a possible strange alternate timeline I may or may not write. No matter what, Nathan has completely weaved himself into this universe.
Of course I will sleep on your couch! I would love to see Iceland! I just have to come up with the money now lol. You better remember the offer though because I will take you up on it if I have the chance! :)
Hugs to you too! I am so happy this story brings out such strong positive emotions. They override the negative ones.
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2015 04:40 PM · On: Chapter 33: 31st and 24th
Hi Anne! Loved this chapter and the way you bring Nathan to life. He is an amazing character and I really enjoy reading his thoughts. Lily is a hit!!! Thank you for another amazing chapter :)
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter, Alois! Also happy that you are a Nathan fan. :) He has become near to my heart. Lily definitely is a hit! She's a very passionate young lady, hehe! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2015 09:29 AM · On: Chapter 33: 31st and 24th
Another amazing chapter, I loved the insight we had of Nathan and I was very amused at Lilly's antics
Author's Response: Nathan is an interesting character to write so I am glad you liked the insight.
Lily and her antics. Never a boring day for Brian and Eric ;)
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2015 04:22 AM · On: Chapter 33: 31st and 24th
ANNIE!
I didn't think you would be able to do it, to have me cross over from not really liking or caring THAT much about Nathan, to reading this and thinking he's adorable and just needs a good cuddle in his life.
And urgh, I adore Eric for inviting Nathan over to spend the day with him and Lily, that was so freaking cute. He has found a good friend there.
LILY, OUR LITTLE ACTAVIST <3 I freaking loved it. That was perfect - and what a great idea Nathan had about writing a letter... I want to read it.... HINT HINT HINT :)
I now need more.... :)
Author's Response: Mwhahaha. I really am manipulative. I am glad you like Nathan now! He really does need cuddles. And help. And possibly more therapy. And as many friends as he can get.
Eric's a good guy. He cares about Nathan and knows deep down that Nathan didn't have a good life. Even though things probably didn't go to plan, I think Nathan really appreciated it.
Lily is hardcore over whale rights now. She's demanding "Save the Whale" decal stickers for her room and everything.
I may write Lily's letter...maybe Nathan's too. Keep an eye on the Intersect Interactive fics ;)
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: November 10, 2015 03:33 PM · On: Chapter 33: 31st and 24th
That chapter was a thing of beauty .. Your original characters are beginning to rival the main characters in appeal, unthinkable before this story and for me a total first. Clever girl :)
Author's Response: Aw, that means so much! I figured you would like this chapter since you are a Nathan fan. :) I he will play a big part of the next chapter as well since it is Justin's POV. I've become very attached to the original characters as well and, although the ending will still stay the same, their presence will always play a big part of the Intersect trilogy and it will be awfully hard for me to let Britin happen again (in this universe, anyway.) But it will happen. I greatly appreciate the fact that you are such a Nathan advocate and love the rest of the original characters too! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: November 10, 2015 04:23 AM · On: Chapter 33: 31st and 24th
I thought it was wonderful... I am glad Nathan has taken the small step to reconnect with Justin, at least on some level. I think those few minutes alone with Lily helped him with his "fear" of children... although I think I'm a little bit afraid of being alone with Lily, LOL!
Author's Response: He did take a small step. It was a big one for him since he didn't know how to go about it but, when it comes down to it, he loves Justin and always will. He needs him in his life in whatever way he can have him. He's slowly getting the hang of things. He doesn't dislike children. He thinks Lily is cute and funny but I don't think he wants to be an actual parent (yet, at least.)
Oh, Lily would be a perfect little angel for you! You'd be fine ;)
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: November 09, 2015 11:12 PM · On: Chapter 33: 31st and 24th
So maybe this is the start to getting back together. That Lily is sooo passionate and Nathan was surprisingly good with her.
Author's Response: Anything is possible! There are definitely going to be some blurred lines when it comes to the relationships in Intersect but Justin and Nathan do need each other when it comes down with it. I'm biased but I think their past, present, and future relationship is beautiful. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: sfscarlet (Anonymous) · Date: November 01, 2015 02:42 AM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
Great chapter- my heart goes out to Justin. Nice to see Brian having a relationship with him, but feel that he is also still in love with Justin. I know he loves his life, but there is a strong history there. Can't wait for the next updte.
Author's Response: Part of him will always be in love with Justin. He cannot escape that. He's set on building a strong friendship with him and Eric trusts him. However, feelings will get more passionate the more time they spend together. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: October 29, 2015 11:37 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Deep sigh.... (the exhale.... that was hard but rewarding to read kind of sigh) after finishing this chapter. I can't really put it into words right now, just know that your writing pulls me in every time, and I feel so deeply saddened, yet thankful to "know" all those wonderful characters new and old in your story. The description of Lily's reunion with her fathers and the evening between the friends was so "life", yet something very few have, the sharing of the news and great dialogs. I think Brian did the right thing by visiting Justin, but then the line between right and wrong is blurry... never mind what I think... It's your story and I'm so happy to get to be in the same room as all those beautiful people and pets.
Writing this comment is blurry. Just know that I love the story, but I kind of wish I had the power to delete half of the comments on your behalf. My sigh after reading some of them was of a different nature than my initial sigh....
My day was blurry, I asked for a raise. A big one.... scared shitless they'll say yes and expect me to be as good as I need to be.... good thing I can come home and recharge by reading this
Love.
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying it so much, Edda! It can be frustrating to receive those reviews but I ultimately can move past them. Sometimes I want to debate hardcore because they are so biased or poorly worded but that's a different story. ;)
I also appreciate that you like the new characters added to the mix. I know OCs can irk some readers in all fandoms. I think as long as the OC isn't based off yourself as a love interest and they are very well developed and fit well within the story, then they should be welcome. I certainly find myself drawn to some OCs in certain works.
There definitely is a thin or shaky line when it comes to some of the relationships in this fic but I try to display them as complex and multi-dimensional. While Brian probably shouldn't have laid down on the bed with Justin, I think his heart was in the right place.
I hope you got that raise! New chapter is now up (Nathan's POV) for you to celebrate with!
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: October 28, 2015 12:03 AM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
Its ironic that Brian and Eric's ideal is the catalyst that prompts Nathan to sacrifice his own personal happiness for Justin's. It's classic Kinney, is it any wonder he's so dear to my heart. He's 23, damaged and doesn't appear to have the support system even Brian had.... And Justin, the only person privy to his past, heartbroken and worried is .. in bed!? I feel bad for him but he's been here before and I have to ask myself why isn't he banging on Nathan's door and making him believe that he is enough and worth compromising some of his dreams for. Could it be that in his heart of hearts he doesn't really believe it either:(
Author's Response: It is pretty ironic, isn't it? Nathan thinks the world of Justin and wants him to have everything he could desire in life. And, while Nathan has his band, and especially Petra, who loves him more than he realizes, he doesn't want to burden them with his demons. It's very sad. But I do promise you, they will prove to him how much they unconditionally love him. Justin will as well. You caught Justin at a bad time, as did Brian. ;) He's been trying to reach out but doesn't want to push too much. Part of it might be because he can't think of a compromise that Nathan would go for. I think that, if Nathan would come back if Justin told him kids weren't as important, Justin would say just that. But Nathan really feels that he isn't worth that sacrifice and wouldn't let Justin make it.
Never fear though. Nathan will play a big part next chapter and we will have Nathan AND Justin the chapter after that due to it being opening night of his show. Their relationship is far from over. They will always have a connection. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Carol! It always woarms my heart to see how much you care for Nathan. I have a couple of readers on Ao3 who feel the same way you do but it's still so rare to see a review in his defense. :)
Reviewer: bjfanchile (Anonymous) · Date: October 27, 2015 01:01 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
why I find that Brian's effort to get to know what is happening to justin is not comforting at all, they sound like close friends instead of true lovers, u don't think that Justin is important person like Eric's or you just personally hate Justin because he is being blonde and beautiful? don't u think u have convinced people enough already about their what so called love interests so far
See Admin's response below.
Author's Response: Yes, bjfranchile. I hate blonde people. When I look at photos from my childhood, I am very self-loathing. Good lord.
Reviewer: Nichelle Wellesly (Signed) · Date: October 27, 2015 10:11 AM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
Hey Annie,
First I would just like to say AGAIN that you are doing a WONDERFUL job with Intersect. My emotions are all over the place, especially in this chapter. I feel like a damn traitor because I'm happy for Brian & Eric. Yet I feel so miserable for Justin. In my mind, when Justin said that he would never have a husband and a baby, I kinda thought that he's beginning to see himself as some sort of a fixer; like the guy only good enough to fix what's wrong or hurt within his partner of the moment only for them to leave and find someone else. And that really broke my heart even as I agreed with Brian that if he wants a child, he's financially stable and should make that happen for himself. So YES!!! I stay torn with this amazing world with REAL LIFE ISSUES you've created!
And Secondly, To the person (although that's NOT what I'd like to call her right NOW) who is saying that Nathan should "get over himself:" take a powder and chill out...or better yet DON'T review!! As writers, we are NOT obligated to tell the story YOU want but to stay true to our craft. Whereas I understand your frustration on Justin's behalf, you have disregarded the struggle of Nathan as a fictional character and VICTIMS who face this same issue EVERY SINGLE DAY. I know because I was one of them and even now 27 years later from the very FIRST inicident, I am STILL affected in some capacity.
There is an old adage: "If you can't say something nice, DON'T say anything at all." This should be a going motto among reviewers particularly because you don't have the knowledge or capability to understand what the AUTHOR was going through in delievering QUALITY work. Even if you are a writer yourself, you can't possibly understand another's thought process or the agony of writing a work which puts you as the author in such a vulnerable place. What we AUTHORS don't need is NEGATIVITY!! So please be courteous, conscientious and kind when leaving a review. We don't mind CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM but we do mind outright FOUL comments.
Annie, GREAT JOB ONCE AGAIN!!
~Nichelle
I'm going to interject here. We do allow 'constructive criticism' of an author's work. But the types of combative comments to this story have been far and above that, even though the writer has made it clear that this is not just a B/J story. That is the writer's decision to make. Some readers will like certain plots, while others won't. If any reader persists in repeating the same type of criticism over and over again, however, they either need to move onto another story that is more to their liking, or risk being banned for harassment. The choice is theirs.
I cannot stress enough that the best response to such behavior is not to respond at all or delete them. Easier said than done, I know, but the best approach. This site is here to support writers, not condemn them, and neither Bob nor I will allow it to denigrate into a battlefield.
~Predec2
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Nichelle. It took me a while to answer the more recent reviews of this story and I wanted to come up with the right words for yours. I understand the conflict that this story brings to B/J shippers but I think it's important to remember that both this story AND the show are fictional and, while it is totally okay to feel the need to choose a side or not like this story's plot, it is also important to remember that the author is a real human being. And I completely understand defending characters. I did it with that person's review. But I feel that I did it for different reasons than she did when it came to her complaints. I feel that Nathan could represent a certain percentage of survivors and it isn't right to tell a survivor to get over himself. And not because it will hurt Nathan. Nathan is a figment of my imagination. But because it can hurt readers who have gone through similar things. It's a poisonous viewpoint and I am personally glad to have my defensiveness justified by your counterargument. I can't promise that she saw it, but I hope that if she did, then it gave her something to think about. If her claim is true, then I hope she realizes that not everyone can "get over themselves" as quickly as she assumably was able to.
I understand constructive criticism but facing THIS kind of petulant behavior is very trying. I know you have faced similar things with SLA and it really isn't fair. I try to take it as a compliment is some ways. Obviously the story is making them feel. But you can also understand how frustrating it is.
Now onto your first paragraph!
I think it's okay to feel torn! It's an upsetting time for Justin and Brian and Eric are extremely happy with their own lives. And I think you are right when it comes to Justin thinking of himself as a fixer. Even I can't truly imagine how he feels right now. I think he logically knows that Nathan needs to fix himself more than he was able to. Like the saying goes, you must love yourself before you can be loved by others. While I don't think you can't be loved if you don't love yourself, I think that a relationship can only be successful if you get to the point where you are at peace and can be on your own. You shouldn't just survive off of one person's love and praise. You need to be able to be an individual in order to be confident. Nathan had that in some aspects (like his talent) before he met Justin, but when it came to his personal life, he didn't. So I think that, after the hurt starts to die down a little, he is going to aim for that. It will be a rough road though and, of course, this isn't the last you have seen of Justin and Nathan. Their relationship isn't cleanly cut off by any means. They are too close for that and they love each other too much. But I think that, when they become friends and fall into becoming comfortable with that, they will be extremely close.
And I think Justin should have a child too! I think he's financially stable and confident enough to raise a baby by himself. It isn't ideal when it comes to his personal goals, but there's no need to wait and keep hoping. That way, when the right man comes along, Justin will know that he and his child are accepted.
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing, Nichelle. It truly means a lot.
Hi, Kim! I also thank you for your input. My comment section can get a little heated but I hope this was directed more towards other reviewers rather than Nichelle. What the reviewer said was insensitive and I know it upset Nichelle greatly, since we were talking when it popped up. It got us both a little angry but I think she handled her response well (albeit with a lot of passion ;)) And I completely agree. Next time I will just delete them. I usually do with my hateful comments but sometimes when I feel that the reviewer is toeing the line, saying something troubling, or there's just a misunderstanding, I want to make my counterpoint. Sometimes it starts a good conversation and sometimes the returning comment is even more shocking or combative. This story definitely gets some surprising responses.
Reviewer: Tasha (Anonymous) · Date: October 27, 2015 09:56 AM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
awww my poor Justin I know I dislike Nathan but I hope he's alright
Author's Response: They are both going through a rough time. Nathan, especially, but he's a very strong person when it comes down to it. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Tania (Anonymous) · Date: October 27, 2015 09:32 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
HEY YOU!!!!!!!!when I was five I was abuse and raped by my uncle for 12yrs so I know what he's going through. So I'm sorry I offended you and your "fanfiction" character
Author's Response: I'm sorry for what you went through but I would think you would empathize rather than say he needed to get over himself. You have to realize how rude that sounds, even if it is over a fictional character. I have no way of knowing who a victim is when it comes to anonymous comments online and who isn't but I am trying to defend the ones who may be reading this story and could identify with Nathan. You aren't insulting a fictional character. But saying a character who is facing real life issues should get over himself isn't in your best interest or in the interest of other abuse victims. It sends off a signal that people think that abuse can just be completely overcome in a few short years. That's usually not the case.
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: October 27, 2015 05:39 AM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
Always great to have an update.
Oh, poor Justin... but I like that Brian is still so over-protective when it comes to Justin. Even if I think it is somewhat misplaced with regard to Nathan. And all of this in such stark contrast to the happiness and the bright future at Brian & Eric's home. Oh, poor Justin.
Author's Response: Poor Justin indeed. Brian's protectiveness is lovely but I think he will realize that Nathan isn't really at fault here (not to say that Justin is.) He'll realize that he let his biasness cloud his judgement a little. While Justin is probably a little envious over Brian and Eric's happiness, he is still happy for them. Sometimes it's hard to show that though. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Tania (Anonymous) · Date: October 27, 2015 02:52 AM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
You need to find a HOT BoyFriend for Justin I really dislike Nathan. He should get over himself and can we have more Justin in your story. This story mostly about Brian and Eric
Author's Response: Excuse me? You think a 23 year old man should just get over himself when he was consistently abused and mentally tortured by his father, the man who ended up raping him and being revealed as a serial killer? The man he killed? Nathan has accomplished a LOT for his age and, when you compare his accomplishments to the life he's had, that's inspirational and awe inspiring. You'll get more Justin. And more Nathan! And more love interests. This is a trilogy and, while you are free to have your opinion on the characters, your opinion on this one is flawed. I don't care that you don't like him but saying that a victim of horrific abuse, rape, and trauma should get over himself literally makes my skin crawl.
Reviewer: harperj (Signed) · Date: October 27, 2015 02:12 AM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
Thanks for another chapter. I love all of the relationships in this story.
Author's Response: I'm glad you love them! I try to make them all complex and meaningful. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: taurus (Anonymous) · Date: October 27, 2015 02:08 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I had been waiting for Brian to find out about Nathan. But I was kind of disappointed that Brian was not very comforting to Justin. I quess I was looking for him to take Justin in his arms and say "Sunshine, everything will be alright". They have that unbreakable bond.
Author's Response: I thought he was very comforting. He tried to give him a pep talk, laid down with him, stepped out of his shell to comfort him. It really isn't his way to take Justin into his arms and comfort him like that just over a break up nor is it his place as of right now. I'm sure if Nathan had died Brian would hold him though. Luckily that didn't happen. But you are right, they do have an unbreakable bond. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: October 27, 2015 01:46 AM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
Lily is such a precious little cupcake, she is so happy to have her Daddy and Papa home with her. I love how annoyed she gets that they can't all skip their responsabilities tomorrow and hang out.
I have said this before, but I adore the friendship between Brian and Emmett, it's so real, I wish I could watch them like this.
Brian and Eric though, THEY MAKE MY HEART SING!
#TeamBeric... or is it #TeamErian??
But the part of this I loved the most was Brian visiting Justin. Brian may be happily married to Eric, with a gorgeous little girl, but he still cares for Justin - and I love the way Eric explained he wont push Nathan away because he reminds him of his favourite person, I never really thought about their similarities in that respect.
LOVE THIS - AND A BABY BERIC/ERIAN IS ON IT'S WAY....
Author's Response: She is so precious. We need to do a spell and bring her to life so that we can cuddle her all the time. But she'll probably just want to hang with her Papa, Daddy, and rats the whole time. ;)
I love Brian and Emmett. They're fun to write and really are forming a close friendship. I think at this point of his life, Brian is considering Emmett his best friend.
Brian and Eric are lovely. So in love and breathlessly happy.
#TeamBriric? #TeamBreric?
Brian will always love Justin and he really wants to form a lasting friendship with him. He's worried about the poor guy too. And Eric! He's worried as well but he's not one to choose sides in situations like these, especially when Nathan is so young and reminds him of someone special.
Yay! A new baby!
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Henri (Anonymous) · Date: October 27, 2015 01:12 AM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
Uh oh! I sense trouble afoot in paradise. I look forward to the next instalment.
Author's Response: There will be some drama and angst but we'll see which way it goes. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Titenano (Signed) · Date: October 26, 2015 11:43 PM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
I love when I see an update of this story!
This chaper was cute with Lily and all the baby excitement! But it was also sad to see Justin like this. I just wanted to hug him.I'm also afraid to see how Ethan is feeling...
"I’ve only met one other person who avoided the subject like he did. You. So, Brian, I’m not going to villainize him just because he broke Justin’s heart. I’ll talk to Justin and be his friend, don’t get me wrong, but I won’t cut off a friendship with someone who reminds me of my favorite person in the world." ...Eric is amazing. Even when something is not about Brian...Brian isn't far away from his mind.
Can't wait to read more.
Author's Response: Lily is an ornery but adorable little girl. She'll make an interesting big sister. ;) Justin is taking the breakup hard but a lot of it comes from worrying about his ex. He still loves him dearly and feels very protective over him. Nathan is not doing well but he's does want to work on himself. He is in a dark place right now though.
Brian is never far from Eric's mind. He's pretty smitten.
Glad you liked this chapter! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: October 26, 2015 11:23 PM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
Another amazing chapter Anne. It's bittersweet, yet full of love. I love everything about this!
Author's Response: Aw, thank you! You're one of the few who do! Jokes...sort of. As you know, things will be closing relatively soon so it'll be hard to write the final chapters of the first story but there's still quite the journey ahead of us. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Larka (Signed) · Date: October 26, 2015 10:58 PM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
I'm feeling really bad for Justin. You are doing a great job with this. I was so excited to see you posted a new chapter.
Author's Response: Justin is having a string of shitty life events, isn't he? He'll be okay eventually. He needs his friends to lean on right now and he'll try to move forward when he's ready. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 26, 2015 06:29 PM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
You've got a lot going on in this chapter. The Adventures of Lily are always fun. I hope that Nathan doesn't do anything rash. I've come to like the little shit. Good grief, I'm channeling Debbie.
Author's Response: The Adventures of Lily. That should be a series! ;) Nathan will have a hard time but he's possibly the strongest character in this series. I'm glad you've come to like him. He's a good guy. ;) You could do worse things than channel Debbie. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: October 26, 2015 01:23 PM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
Poor Justin I love that Brian and Justin can be so honest with each other, and Eric is amazing.
Author's Response: They have a bond and are becoming good friends (with lots of leftover feelings that will always stir.) Eric is amazing. Brian got lucky.
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: October 26, 2015 01:07 PM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North
Thanks for updating :o)
It was great as always. I feel with Justin, as with Nathan.
Maybe we get a little more interaction with Brian and Justin in the next chapter(s)??
That would be amazing. Keep going and F*** everyone who doesn't like it :)
Diana
Author's Response: There will be more Brian/Justin moments, don't worry! I feel bad for both Justin and Nathan too. Yet I keep putting them through a lot...
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: October 23, 2015 11:48 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
Oh my........ now i feel totally guilty. :(
Forgive me for sounding that harsh. That wasn't my intention. Of course i will never lose interest in this story. It's far too good not to continue reading and wishing for new chapters. :D
Sorry for the review. I was selfish and only thought about my wish and what I want. That was wrong not to consider your life and your troubles, especially with those nasty comments and the way they made you feel.
I'm sorry about your dog. I am a professional dog trainer and have one myself. I don't want to imagine losing him onbe day..... :( I'm not sure i can face it....
Please don't feel pressured again, especially not by me. ;) And be assured that will NOT stop to read this story, EVER :D ;D
Best wishes to you.
Diana
Author's Response: It's okay! To be fair, I hadn't taken into account how long it's been since the last update. Sometimes time goes by faster than you think. I have felt a lot less frustrated by the reviews. The worst of the reviews and emails are from the same person but I have received a few that were harsh for no reason except for the subject matter of the boys, mainly Brian, being in love with another man. I guess it isn't as troubling seeing Justin with someone else. Maybe because he had Ethan in the show while we never saw Brian interested in more than just hooking up with other men. But some of the reviewers are very rude and it's sometimes very frustrating. Luckily, I have a thicker skin than some people do but I would be worried about how new writers would take the sort of behavior that I witnessed.
As for my dog, I thank you for your condolences. :) It was hard losing her. She was 16 and I got her when I was 8 years old. She was truly my best friend but now that almost seven months has passed, I am grateful that she passed in her sleep at home and she's at peace. I hope your dog lives a long, healthy life.
I am working on the chapter. I have some family in from out of state but it is slowly progressing. I hope to really get into the chapter where I hyperfocus and get 20 pages written in one sitting. I just need to get past the initial getting to the airport and into Emmett's car lol.
Thank you again for checking in! I really do want to get it posted by the end of the weekend.
Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: October 21, 2015 09:10 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
Hey,
when are you going to post a new chapter? It's been three weeks already.....
i know i sound impatient but i really am. Kinda makes one loose interest because we know that the next chapter will take weeks again :(
Author's Response: I have been very busy. I wish I could dedicate all my time to writing but I have to work and try to have a little bit of a social life to keep up appearances. :P I also wanted to get a couple of one-shots in and finish Nose to Bill (which only has an epilogue left.) I'd like to get Know You're Not Alone done too but I am starting the new chapter of this story now. Hopefully, if time allows, I can have it up by Tuesday but maybe even by Saturday or earlier. I don't like to keep people waiting but I got several LONG chapters of this updated within a short amount of time and this is my first longer break from Intersect since my dog died in April. Sometimes I have to take a break. I receive so many reviews and inquiries from lovely fans, such as yourself, but I also get horrible hate for this story as well. I have been told that I should get pissed on. I have received death threats. I have been told that my story is absolutely horrible. If I was getting paid for it, then I would probably handle it a lot better but sometimes I just need a little bit of a break. I love this story though so I'm not giving up on it by any means but I need to do this at my own speed, especially when I am doing all the work for free. ;)
I do thank you for checking in. You say that you are losing interest but checking in kind of gives evidence to the contrary. But the next chapter should be soon so I hope you stick around.
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: October 10, 2015 06:48 PM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
My Saturday is now complete. I've been so busy I've had to stay away from MW, but not I finally read this chapter. I understand that you worry about "some people" complaining but you won't get any complaints from me. It's your story and it's great.
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying it! I'm working on the next chapter but I'm having some trouble. Hopefully I get past the block soon. Thank you for reading and reviewing as well as supporting me!
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: October 08, 2015 03:38 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
Sounds like Brian & Eric are having a magical honeymoon. The house and grounds were just breath-taking! A little surprised at Brian's announcement about a new baby.
Author's Response: They did have a magnificent time! :) I got jealous looking at those pictures and researching, not going to lie. Although I'm sure Eric is the one who is the most pumped about having another kid, Brian has been thinking about it and has warmed up a lot to the idea. He know he will love that child with all of his heart and he or she will make Lily and Eric incredibly happy as well. Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot. :)
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: October 07, 2015 10:41 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I just have to say how appropriate and kind some comments can be on this site, especially if one dare to imagine a story where one character, either B or J, is happy without the other.
Someone wrote: "I can't believe the great tale of Brian and Justin is depending on someone's mortal " to give the author his/her insight on this story and other stories.
Firstly, I didn't know Cowlip were some Gods, but I will be sure to tell them.
Secondly, it's perfectly normal to place fictional characters above a human being's feelings. Authors are just ungrateful and completely out of their mind to try to come up with different stories and ideas. Really, there are not enough B/J exclusive stories out there.
And of course, every author is forcing readers who don't enjoy these characters involved with other people to read their stories, or to review on them without reading it. Authors are just that masochist and so grateful to be bashed on a public place because of the awful content of their stories.
Kindness is so much harder, it's true.
I dream of a world where the message of tolerance and love always living in QAF will shine on these pages. Where attacking a human being over a fictional show will not be normal. This is fiction. As in not real. As in...you don't like it? Hey, you know what? No one is forcing you to read. You're free to do as you want.
Kindness and Tolerance...These two are beautiful together, don't you think?
Author's Response: Thank you, Alois! I enjoyed your very passive aggressive note to those who aren't taking the time to consider the feelings Brian and Justin have for their current love interests. I realize that you faced a very similar problem with Consequences. Some of the reviewers should consider the message our beloved show sends out. :)
Reviewer: Monique (Anonymous) · Date: October 07, 2015 09:08 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I'm familiar with the premise, this story sounds like Galeandrandy's Point of View -crossed- Simon's I forget the title and another story on this site with the same theme. god, Brian why did you spend your precious time and invest your feelings to wrong person, Justin is the one for you just open you eyes, you will get wrinkled cheeks and pins/needles when you get your blond in your arms again. Justin is your true love, no matter what 'all love is beautiful philosophers' might tell you, I can't believe the great tale of Brian and Justin is depending on someone's mortal :( they deserve much better than that.
Author's Response: I have a copy of Simon's fic but haven't read it yet and haven't heard of GaleandRandy's story. I'm guessing you are talking about Alois's story Consequences (which I read after I started writing this.) But let me say this again: THERE SHOULD BE NO PROBLEM EXPLORING THIS CONCEPT.
By the way, have you even been reading my story? I'm guessing not because Brian would NEVER regret the years he spent with Eric. He loves him immensely. They share a beautiful daughter together and they are incredibly happy. Brian and Justin were in the wrong places in life and, yes, they broke up in less than ideal circumstances but they moved on because they are relatively healthy minded people. To say that Eric is the wrong person and that Brian is wasting his time with him would frankly be insulting to this version of Brian as well as to Eric who has been there for him and loved him so much for almost eight years.
Oh, and there's no "one true love" in the Intersect Universe. There are intense meaningful relationships that leave a mark on you and will shape you for the rest of your life but there's no place for that here. If anything, Brian has two true loves (if you have to use the term.) If you want a story about "one true love" that I've written, Feed and Extract is the closest thing you are going to get. I think that the notion you can only have one love in your life is harmful, especially if they are just supposed to doddle around for several years to wait to be in the same place, both in location and in what they both want out of life.
So don't tell this Brian what to do. If things end up not working out then he still wouldn't regret it because the years it did work out brought so much love into his life. Eric and Lily make him happy and he deserves happiness, as does Justin even if things are rough right now for him. So keep an open mind if you decide to actually read this story. Have a great day.
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: October 07, 2015 04:23 PM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
I´m shocked that you´re getting this hate for a story you are writting, it´s your story and you are free to write it as you wish. Personally i´m loving it and I would love to read also an alternate version with B/E together as well as B/J.
Author's Response: I don't particularly get it either. I completely understand the love for B/J but to go as far as a couple reviewers are going baffles me. I am all about inquiries and discussion but can't stand that some of the readers hate Eric and Nathan just because they "get in the way" of the Britin romance. I'm glad you are loving it and I will write the alternate ending (which was initially the original ending until I decided to go the B/J route with this series.)
Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot! :)
Reviewer: Titenano (Signed) · Date: October 07, 2015 11:56 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
Perfect honeymoon. And thanks for giving us pictures. It feels like we were almost there with them! :P
I hope Brian realize how lucky he is. First he had Justin and now this perfect man Eric. Not everyone is that lucky! :P
So happy for the new baby. Well if they're is really going to have one...as I know you plan to get Justin & Brian together. So who knows what will happen. #nervous
great chapter as always, can't wait to read more. thanks!
Author's Response: Happy you liked the pictures and the time they spent together! I thought the visuals would help people picture the sheer beauty of the island and the home they stayed in (and will now own!)
I think Brian realizes that he's a very lucky man. Not everyone is that lucky, myself included. Oh well, I'm only 24. Maybe I will be a late bloomer like Brian when it comes to love. I do tend to shy away from it like he did lolol.
I'm very pleased that you are happy with Brian's little family and excited over their plans for another child. It's nice to have so many readers who are open-minded when it comes to the boys finding happiness outside of each other. I will write an alternate ending where B/E and N/J ended up together since this was the original planned but the official ending leads to a three part series while that would have just been one story. You'll get to see both ways.
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: October 07, 2015 10:45 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
That island looks absolutely stunning! I can't believe the height of that plane. Wow, that's got to be loud! Must make you jump to begin with it coming in so low.
Phew...... that's quite some place. quite some honeymoon.
Pleased their going for another child. Big sister will be bouncing off the walls with excitement.
Who is the actor whose photo you have used for Eric? Where have I seen him?
Author's Response: It is very stunning! I've never been but I want to go now after the research I have done. :P They definitely did have quite the honeymoon, that's for sure!
I'm glad you are happy about this. I knew there would be mixed reactions but it will make them and Lily happy.
The actor I have is Adrian Grenier. He was in Entourage as one of the main characters. I don't know his work that well (never did watch the show) but I remembered showing a picture of him to my grandmother in 2006 or so. He had made People's sexiest men alive and he just looked BEAUTIFUL. Green eyes that stared into your soul. The noise of awe she made still makes me laugh lolol. So I decided to go with him. ;)
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: toniu (Signed) · Date: October 07, 2015 05:40 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
I find myself wondering if people ever go see romantic comedies or romances. The road to true love is long and arduous. The fun is in the story.
This is like a mini series that I am enjoying. I like the actor chosen for Eric. I like Erick and Brian relationship. Hang in there. The people enjoying this story out number the people worried about Justin.
I feel most people would rather have Brian struggling and Justin finding that good love. This is really one of my favorite stories. Thank you
Author's Response: Exactly, toniu. Especially with a couple like Justin and Brian. There can be a lot of road blocks plus the idea of "one true love" doesn't apply in this story since both Brian and Justin did find a deep love with other men again (although Justin's heart did just get broken.))
I'm glad you like Eric so much! I know that there are many people enjoying my story but it is hard to get biased comments from people who aren't taking the other love interests' feelings into consideration. They are good people and no one really deserves to get broken up with here.
I understand that it is very hard to watch Justin struggle and have so many things going wrong in his life with Nathan, his dad, worrying about Hunter and Molly, and wanting a child but not having one yet. But I think some people are upset that Brian is still happy with his own life despite what is going on in Justin's. They think that one can't be happy if the other isn't. And that's not saying Brian won't be concerned or worried for Justin. He will be. But I can't belittle the great things he has going on in his life and make them unimportant, you know? Luckily I think most readers understand this.
Thank you for reading and reviewing, toniu! It means a lot!
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: October 07, 2015 01:26 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
BTW i searched for justin not because you didn't write about him...but because i'm waiting for brian discovering the big break up between Jus and Nat.Jus would never tell him but the family has a big mouth so i can't wait to read more about brian knowing.
ps:i always try to read your reply !You are so sweet and answer and you give these tiny little hints and i always try to catch all i can....i'm a vampire *___*
Ohhhh i forgot.I really resent you for one thing ( don't complain it is completely your fault!!!)!!!why did you send eric and brian there without meeeee !That houseeeee you cannot do that to us poor little people.I want to go there and stay all day long in that swimming pool !!!Enjy is eating me...and the photos really help visualizing what real people cannot have (normal people with no real money i mean:((( ).B and E need to invite us grrrr
Author's Response: He will find out soon, don't worry. Most likely next chapter.
I'm glad you like my replies. I do try to give individual responses without too many spoilers. :)
Oh, believe me, I was resentful too. Just looking at that house made me envious. Brian is one lucky man to be married to an architect that talented, hahaha. But for real, whoever designed that house knows what he is doing. That pool is fantastic.
They need to invite us for sure! Especially if they own the place. That way they can take multiple trips back with a few readers at a time lol
Reviewer: bjfanchile (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 08:10 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
it's very hard to comment as an anonymous especially when you no longer have young eyes to read those random numbers, however i can manage to get through this time. Brian never had any bizarre trip with Justin and he got it now, i think if people keep comparing Eric and Justin is very normal since they both are very special to Brian on this verse, can we at least hope that when Brian and Justin get together for real later they will be as dynamic as Brian/Eric? i'm curious. I think if I'm right that Brian and Justin will only be together when Eric vanishes from the picture, it's just very sad, I may say that Brian/Justin's happiness can only come along when someone is died, even they have a beautiful incomparable beautiful love story even if you want compare to B/E. Brian/Justin will be very old then, right?, may i wish that Brian can shower Justin with love and luxury like what he did with Eric. Because, really Justin deserves happiness and loves from Brian, I know this review is very unoriginal because I see Justin's fans write the same thing even they had to mention Eric/Nathan this and that so their favoritism didn't appear too obvious, but i hope B/J happiness can come soon.
Author's Response: I don't understand why their honeymoon was bizarre. I think it sounds like a great time in a beautiful place (but I'm biased.) And Eric's the one who showered Brian with luxury this time around since he planned and paid for everything. Also, I do mention that Brian took Justin to France a year after Justin went to NYC so, while you don't see that, it did happen in this universe. I'm sure they had a wonderful time. I'm not saying the two can't be compared but people shouldn't say he loves one more than he did or does the other. It's not fair to any of the characters involved.
As for the questions about the upcoming B/J relationship, you'll have to wait. Justin does deserve love and happiness though. I will agree to that whole-heartedly.
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: October 06, 2015 07:19 PM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
Hi Anne! I'm waiting at the aeroport for my flight (a storm is there, lucky me), so I had a few minutes to myself. I enjoyed this chapter! The house was so beautiful. Eager to read the next chapter, as always. Thank you :)
Author's Response: The house is definitely beautiful. I got jealous while researching different villas. :P Glad you enjoyed this chapter! Have a safe trip home!
Reviewer: Marcia Malone lives here (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 06:25 PM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
Nathan is so like Brian in his life experiences and damage. It has to be asked whether this has been one of the main reasons Justin was attracted to him at first.
It was a very painful and difficult decision for Nathan to make but he was probably right. In any other story or site he may have changed in time and they get back together again and had those kids, possibly. Justin has obviously come to a point in his life where he would like that responsibility. Makes me think in the past it was obviously the wrong time for him too.
If ask my cat to print in the code. Do you think it would be more successful? Do computers like cat speak? Sitting on human heads in the morning usually communicates very well with us. 'Wake Up! and sodding feed me.' Very good at communicating are cats.
Author's Response: I see Nathan as a combination of Brian and Justin in some ways. Suffering at the hands of his father but going through something (so traumatic) that it fucks up his mindset. But, like Brian and Justin, he is a very strong person. Even though he still has a lot of issues, he has accomplished so much.
It was very hard for Nathan. Although he should have tried to hear Justin out and openly communicate more, that's a big decision to just compromise on. Nathan has every right to not want children just like Justin has every right to want them. I think Justin understood that Nathan was young and that's why he said he could wait a few years but to hear that Nathan might never want children was hard but it was probably even harder for Nathan to walk away when they have become more close.
Well, I don't know if computers and cats get along. They certainly like to walk on keyboards (in my experience, at least.)
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 06:08 PM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
think you didn't understand me :(
1) i didin't analyze the justin and nathan chapter because i didn't read it yet.I just see in general what was the POV and pass..i.. don't like jump chapters so till when i will be able to read with gusto even the cerimony i put that away ( your story is complex and it need attention cause you put so much in its and this is why i love its)
2)I instead decided to put a comment about only the want-another-child for the same reason...i didn't read all the honeymoon story with attention but that idea tear my heart a little :( for the reasons i told you...i love the idea of Justin' child.
3)What i told you about what you think about Justin was like a prank ...sort off.I missed a emoticons sorry...if i was speaking to you directly i would probably sound like a child who wants more candies and you would simply laught at me.I was not serious and it was not said in an angry tone :( I even stress about my feeling of loving this fiction and about the tone that sometimes is misunderstood in internet :(((It was not absolutely an attack...but it is obvious that right now Brian is happy and Justin is not.And i know you will eventually give more angst to Brian in future in the light of a future relationship with Justin....and i will eventually defend him too.
4) and if by all i said you can't seem to find my love for what you write you surely can pick some when i can't wait to see Nathan and Justin together au!!!i usually hate when B and J are not together but you create a character so cute that i love him so much even if he is going to go between my gold couple!!!!
I really was not trying to push you to change anything or let you know my hate for you cuz i don't have any-never.Stories need some angst to be cool and so fascinating like this--and i think telling you thing like -oh nooo poor kid for what have you done to him it 's not an attack against you or your story ,just feeling sad and try to defend fictional person that you like and be emphatic with them. I love your art and when i complain i 'm not ,really,trying to bash you in any manner...or requesting nothing.You also have to understand that we don't know what you have in your mind for the future ( that another of your value)so it's normal to be sad/happy/mad with what we have... I think i was always rather polite and i never push or demand anything...always told you what i like and what make me sad but no because i want that you change its just sharing my feeling and i think it's another value to have people feeling something about your story. I would fall in love with Justin's child,i love the idea..so i told you:) but i was just saying like a friend ( who talk behind a cup of coffee)nor demanding and i'm really sorry you misunderstood me :( I bet the fault is that you can listen to my tone when i tell you things...and a bit it's because you are fed up with people who really attack you in person.I'm not one of them...hope you can see that.
Author's Response: I completely see that. I didn't not mean to sound as harsh as I did. I just got a little annoyed because Justin and Nathan's story took up all of last chapter but you decided to get upset that he wasn't in this one lol. And I understand that you want Justin to have a child, I do. (That part of the review didn't upset me.) I don't want to give anything away there but Nathan leaving him so that he could have one is an action that should give a hint. And I can see that you were just teasing when you said I didn't like Justin as much as I like Brian but you are the second or third person who has said that in a somewhat negative review only because he is going through a harder time right now. I understand wanting things to get better for him completely but being accused of not liking him just because of his predicament can be trying. Maybe it's because I see it as giving him a complex storyline. If I was making Justin into a complete asshole or a one-dimensional character then I would understand the accusations more.
Thank you for your thoughts, sweetc. I do appreciate them. I don't want you to change your emotions on the story and maybe I jumped the gun a little but to get a review like that when you haven't read the last few chapters is a little frustrating lol. I do look forward to the day where you go back and start reading the story again. I always liked your uncensored outlook. But I guess when you said you weren't reading still and went on to get upset about what you skimmed this chapter before (jokingly) saying I don't like Justin as much as Brian...well, I got defensive. Thanks for still keeping tabs on the story.
Reviewer: alexandra (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 06:01 PM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
es una muy buena historia y escribes exelente y aunque me guste la pareja que hacen brian y eric, sigo profiriendo justin y brian, me da pena que no esten juntos. pero la trama es exelente muchas felicidades
Author's Response: I am glad you are enjoying it! I know it's trying for some B/J fans but I appreciate you giving it a chance. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing.
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 04:32 PM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
I'm not really reading anymore this fic ...as you know i decided to stop and then reading ( better REALLY reading) when i have some truly happinnes for my B/J...definitely i will ,i love this story far too much.But saying this mean that i follow the story...just to know what are you writing about.The last chapter i was hoping in some justin so i just put the page and search bottom 'justin' but nothing came out.Then i saw the discussion about children and even as i don't know what happened ( and i think it's better this way for now btw) i want to share my opinion in the matter.I truly think it will be not good for Brian and Eric to have another children....the idea is good as they just married and they are happy but i really hope this will be just a dream or an idea that 's it....Another Eric's child no...i totally prefer the idea of Brian's child ( by blood i mean)....but... i would love with all my heart justin's child i cannot be warm with the idea of another child in this couple because Justin deserve and want his own child and i cannot stand the idea of him raising only brian and eric's children...becauseyes, even if it's not blood related a child can be like your own child ,in this case they will be brian and eric's .Justin loves children and he wants one from so long....Nathan leave him to give him what he wants....You could tell me 'but another child for brian and eric doen't mean justin could not have one too...but seriously i have difficult time to see brian with four children ( yep with justin he or she will be his 4) and for how much you can change i don't think one person could change so much....without losing himself...and i like Brian as he is ,not some...don't know just another normal person.
I can't wait to read the AU with nathan and justin in it together :) their child will be so cute....:).For me you love more Brian than Justin...He is so happy that he doesn't need drugs anymore...what 's your problem with Justin????Do you crave so much for his blond and beautiful hair and his eyes???? Bad girl.I hope you would put some karma in your story for justin and give the poor kid more happiness than he deserve in future...you can put even so much sugar to give us diabetes i will not complain when my doctor is going to put me on diet.( i 'm telling you this with all the affection possibile...sometimes when you write something you can't understand in which tone the person is speaking to you...and yes i'm pouting a little bit but just because i care :))
Author's Response: Sweetc, I have absolutely no problem with Justin. This is just the storyline. I'm honestly offended that you think that I have a problem with him when I have written many stories with Brian in a shittier situation. This is just how this is playing out right now. It doesn't mean that I like Justin less than Brian. All in all, Brian will have the harder time in the series.
I'm just questioning why you would comment on the B/E honeymoon chapter to complain and not on the N/J flashback chapter (literally just last chapter) if you like Nathan and Justin so much. It was literally 15,000 words of Nathan and Justin! Are you just commenting to chastise me and complain before you even know the outcome of the story? I do miss your reviews but not if you are going to be complaining and accusing me of not liking one of the characters solely because of the storyline. I say this with frustration and exasperation. Because if Eric's name were replaced with Justin's, I feel like you would have very little problem with it for the most part.
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 03:57 PM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
When I approach a chapter about Brian and Eric I always feel like I imagine I would if I were ever brave/crazy enough to sky dive, or bungee jump. Sick .. Elated.. Combination of both :) ... I love that they have this beautiful love/life, they deserve it and I really don't want it to come to an end just so Brian and Justin can get back together .. and yet reading about it in such glorious detail always makes my skin ache. Conversely reading about Justin and Nathan is the complete opposite .. I'm confused, obviously weird and still completely enamoured with this story.
Author's Response: Lol! Well, at least you are happy that they are happy, even if it is very bittersweet for you. I do find it funny that you are okay with Justin and Nathan. Maybe it is because Nathan needs Justin more than Eric needs Brian? Not to say Eric wouldn't be devastated if he lost Brian or wouldn't feel incomplete but Justin helped Nathan a lot and he's become emotionally dependent on him in certain ways. Justin was literally the only person Nathan opened up to and Nathan deserves to have him. I'm just guessing though. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 07:35 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
Greeeaaaaat chapter!!! This place is the most beautiful place i have ever seen. I'm jealous too :) Hope we don 't have to wait long for the next chapter :)
@and Vim: what the heck went wrong in your live to write something like that??? You are truly embarressing yourself! And your 'friend' is one dump person in this FICTION is effecting her that much. Sorry. It'sF ICTION. Am i repeating myself? FICTION!!!!!! As in: NOT REAL!!!!!
Go get a life!!! Jeeeez......
Author's Response: Thank you, Diana! I am jealous of Brian and Eric too. It definitely looks like a beautiful place. I sent Nichelle the link if you are interested in looking at more pictures of the place:
http://www.sibarth.com/DOL
Hopefully you don't have to wait too long! This is my favorite story to tell so fingers crossed that it gets done quickly. :)
As for "Vim," She is literally the same person as Simran. She uses her email and her service to change her IP address. She's not fooling anyone and I don't bother answering her emails or reviews anymore. I do find it amusing that she thinks I'm the sinner for writing a story when she's threatened to kill me but whatever. Pay her no attention unless you are a psychiatric professional.
Thank you for reading and reviewing, Diana! It means a lot.
Reviewer: Nichelle Wellesly (Signed) · Date: October 06, 2015 05:24 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
Is it acceptable and sane to be jealous of FICTIONAL characters? LOL I am completely and irrevocably envious of their Honeymoon right now. That freaking house...!!! OMG talk about drool-worthy! Everything in this chapter was amazing and touching. What a great, relaxing read!!
~Nichelle
Author's Response: No, not at all. I made myself jealous just by writing this. I say we raise money to stay there for the week. It will only cost $40,000 to get all five bedrooms! Ugh, I can only dream about having that kind of money to blow on a vacation! But I would live there in a heartbeat and update my stories from the terrace. It's truly beautiful. So glad you liked it, Nichelle! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 06, 2015 04:56 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
What a wonderful Honeymoon and the best part is they'll own the place.
Author's Response: They definitely had a great time and the place will be there to relive the memories. Thank you for reading and reviewing! :)
Reviewer: daniela (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 04:44 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
debo decirte que no me gusta nada tu historia es horrible.
brian y justin deben estar juntos
Author's Response: Is it only horrible because Brian and Justin aren't together as of yet? In that case, I would like to point out that I have warned about this. You honestly sound very biased and shallow if this is the only reason (especially since I have written many b/j stories.) Kindly stop discouraging authors who would like to try something different just because you don't like the plot. If you have critiques for my writing style, then by all means, but until then don't comment on a story that's 31 chapters already and hate it because it isn't about the couple you want it to be about. Very immature.
Author's Response: Is it only horrible because Brian and Justin aren't together as of yet? In that case, I would like to point out that I have warned about this. You honestly sound very biased and shallow if this is the only reason (especially since I have written many b/j stories.) Kindly stop discouraging authors who would like to try something different just because you don't like the plot. If you have critiques for my writing style, then by all means, but until then don't comment on a story that's 31 chapters already and hate it because it isn't about the couple you want it to be about. Very immature.
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: October 06, 2015 02:29 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
I needed this after the traumatising last chapter (poor Nathan), and girlie you most definitely gave me something to cheer me up. That was so so so so so hot! Seriously, Brian and Eric are sizzling. I love the 60/40 agreement, that probably turned more into 50/50 by the end of their trip :)
Them googling their net worth was HILARIOUS!!!!
And I LOVED them skyping with Lily, and Brian taking her on a tour of the house made me smile. I could see him walking around showing her all the cute little things that he thinks she would like. He really is an amazing daddy - AND HE JUST AGREED TO HAVE ANOTHER. I love the idea of them using both their sperm, I hope Brian's win, I love me soime Eric, and I admit, he's pretty, but Brian beats him there (JUST)
As fun (and hot) as this honeymoon was, I can't wait for them to be reunited with Lily :)
Author's Response: I am so sorry to have traumatized you! But, yes, a happier chapter was definitely needed for me too. Yay for the B/E sexy times! It probably did get closer to 50/50, or at least 55/45 ;)
Of course they googled their networks. How else are rich people supposed to make the time pass?
Brian and Eric definitely do love their daughter. He showed her that beautiful house and view of the beach and ocean and all she gets jealous of his the pool. Granted, it's a magnificent pool...
Yes, they are having another baby! Horray! I guess you will all see how that plays out.
Brian's sperm is pretty amazing but he made some valid points about his genes when it comes to addiction and cancer. Plus, Eric's sperm made Lily so it must be pretty magical. lolol, okay that came out weird. It'll be a close race. ;)
They will be reunited with Lily soon. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: October 06, 2015 01:45 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
Oh my, GOD! I don't think I actually breathed while reading this, my heart.... poor poor sweet Nathan... I just can't... I mean, I knew he had been through a lot, but I just couldn't warm to him, but now I feel so guilty. I just want to wrap him up in a blankie and tell him it's going to be okay. That he's strong and brave and that he should be so proud of all that he's achieved.
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME?
Author's Response: Aw, I didn't mean to make you feel guilty about not liking Nathan! (Or did I ;)) But he has faced a very hard life and you should wrap him up in a blanket and tell him that because he has a hard time believing it even though he tries to make sure he survives. This is why I say that, despite all the money Brian, Eric, and Justin have made, Nathan has achieved the most because most people who lived through that would be much more psychologically damaged.
I made you feel empathy, Sally. That's what I did to you. hahaha
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: October 06, 2015 01:17 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage
Look I am a Brian and Justin shipper however. I am really enjoying the love and contentment Brian has going on at the moment. I guess the next chapter will have a sad lonely Justin in it.
Author's Response: I'm glad you can accept and enjoy the love and happiness Brian has with Eric. As for next chapter, there will be some saddness in it. I'm trying to think about what content I want in the next chapter. It's planned but I need to either pick and choose or complie the scenes correctly to keep its flow. But sad and lonely Justin will be in next chapter. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: September 28, 2015 09:10 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
i just have to ask: when do you post the next chapter???
It's been so long..... At least for all of us who are desperately waiting :D
Author's Response: I want to get it up in the next few days if time allows me to do so. :)
Reviewer: harperj (Signed) · Date: September 25, 2015 04:02 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
Hi,
I just wanted to say that I really enjoy reading your story. It is fun to see your take on how these characters have evolved and I love how they all interact. I look forward to reading more!
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying it! I don't know if it is my official take but more of a challenge to myself to create important, loving, supportive, and compatible love interests for B/J. It has definitely been a journey and, in some ways, has made me more open to the characters' futures and what could make them happy. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: jm c (Signed) · Date: September 24, 2015 04:54 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
will you be writting more chapers of this story I thank you are a great writter I look forward reading more of this story I read the new story it is great too I look forward your reply to my ost
Author's Response: I will be, don't worry. This story has probably 10 chapters left and there's at least one sequel. I will give a rundown of the third story before the second one is over to see if the readers hold any interest in it. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: sfscarlet (Anonymous) · Date: September 21, 2015 04:17 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
Liekd the back story- so many sad parts about Nathan and Justin - not sure what to make of their relationship especially with Justin being sad at seeing pics of Brian and Lily
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it. There relationship became a saving grace for Nathan of sorts, since it got him to open up to someone about what happened to him. As for Justin being sad, I think it was more of a yearning and bittersweet feeling since Brian wasn't in his life anymore. He missed him. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: September 19, 2015 10:37 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
Oh.My. God.
Oh my god...
OH MY GOD!!!
LOL
Coherent, much? You know I have the privilege to exchange with you about this story and I knew what was coming, and even then, I didn't... So, take all your reviews on this chapter and mix them, and you will have my thought on it.
Amazing work. Just amazing!!!!
Author's Response: Lol, I am glad you liked this installment Alois!!! I don't know if I dove that deeply into the Nathan backstory while speaking with you (I think I maybe focused more on Brian, Eric, and Justin) but it is definitely a sad one. Since I can see the end of the first story in sight I have been trying to get the chapters out more quickly but after this one, I think I wore myself out ;)
Thank you for reviewing, Alois! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: September 19, 2015 03:09 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
I'm speechless... you just so completely blew me away with this chapter, that I cannot form a coherent thought.
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed it so much, Toto! It was a difficult one to write. I didn't expect it to hit 8000 words, let alone 15000. I almost feel guilty because I only put in a little over 6000 for chapter 6, which is the B/E backstory. I hope you can form coherent thoughts again! ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Larka (Signed) · Date: September 19, 2015 01:07 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
This was a wonderfully written chapter. You captured perfectly the anguish that Nathan felt. Now I am rooting for him and Justin to get back together. Well done!
Author's Response: He has definitely had a lot of anguish in his life. Justin helped him grow and heal a lot. I know it sounds strange, but I take you rooting for this couple as a huge compliment. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: September 19, 2015 12:41 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
This chapter just blew everything else out of the water. Everthing. Like a good friend of mine says: "I've lost the ability to even." That's all I've got to say about that.
Author's Response: Oh, wow! Thank you, Edda! I'm glad you liked this Nathan-centric chapter! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Nichelle Wellesly (Signed) · Date: September 18, 2015 08:41 PM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
Wow! So much content here.... I really do hope that although they can't be together, Justin and Nathan can indeeed be friends. That young man has been through so much that he really needs true love surrounding him, even if it's just platonic. I also think he should tell Petra who is like Daph was to Justin. I think Justin and Petra are the best people to help him get rid of the guilt, which I think torments him the most. That's something a friend could do even better than a lover would.
Another stellar chapter, Annie and I can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: Nathan definitely needs to surrounded by love in his life. He needs more than the average amount as a way to make up for the lack of it in his childhood. Justin does love him deeply in a romantic sense but, as you know, this story does end with B/J so it will be a process getting them to a solid and comfortable friendship. However, Nathan will be very present in the rest of the series. :)
I agree that Petra should know. She will probably find out one day. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Nichelle!
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: September 18, 2015 08:12 PM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
Oops .. That last anonymous was me :)
Author's Response: ;) It happens lol
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: September 18, 2015 08:11 PM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
Great chapter .. I'm rooting for Nathan and Justin now more than ever and I've done a complete 180 where Justin's concerned. Now that I believe that he truly loves Nathan I know he'll fight for him, he already has and it's not in his nature to give up easily. Nathan deserves to have someone like Justin love him and in a perfect world they would have a future together, but I fear that Justin is destined once again to be only the first, all be it critical, step of the journey, as he was for Brian. It's a heartbreaking thought, Justin deserves a forever too and to lose love twice is brutal. It's impossible not to feel heart sore for him .. I can only imagine how this might 'unsettle' Brian. With the angst level on the up I am quite literally perched on the edge of my seat :)
Author's Response: I figured you would like this chapter, Carol. Justin really does love Nathan. While I think they were hitting a minor rough patch by the beginning of Interect, that love never faded and still has not. I feel like this is a relationship I initially struggled with at first, since many readers couldn't see if Justin was really "in" love with him or not. I wondered too. Nathan was the character that demanded to be developed, demanded to be there for Justin, etc. He does deserve to be loved. He deserves that more than anything. I have promised B/J so that will be end game, but I will be writing and alternate ending with the current couples being end game as well.
And you bring up an excellent point when it comes to Justin being two serious partners' first but possibly not their last. I do think Brian would be unsettled by Nathan's background and would see him in a whole new life. The angst is definitely high in this story but I do hope I keep you on the edge of your seat as long as you don't dash out of it before the story it over! ;) I do greatly appreciate having every Nathan loving reviewer I can get!
Reviewer: Titenano (Signed) · Date: September 18, 2015 05:57 PM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
gooood. Poor Nathan. I knew it was bad but...not THIS bad. :( Hope he will get justin back or at least...let justin be his friend. He needs him and Justin needs him too.
“I wrote him that letter once and I never heard back,” Justin reminds him, “I’m not going to push it.” mmmh I wonder what it was about and why Brian never answer it.
great chapter
Author's Response: It was very VERY bad. That's why when people compared his childhood to Brian's I wanted to say, "Well, not exactly..." Nathan wasn't lying when he said that his father was a soulless monster. We shall see where the relationship between Justin and Nathan goes from here. The story was supposed to originally end with B/E and J/N but since I knew many readers wouldn't like that, B/J will be end game. However, it will definitely be a long journey and Eric and Nathan will not just be pushed from Brian or Justin's thoughts once it happens. They share something intense with their current partners. So definitely expect more Justin and Nathan scenes, even though they are broken up right now.
As for the letter, you will find out before this first story is over! :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: September 18, 2015 05:15 PM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave
Wpw! That's some back story. Hope Nathan gives Justin another chance. They both need it.
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked the backstory! I was nervous about this chapter. I am surprised how much Jathan love is coming out of the woodwork. ;) I agree that their relationship needs repaired in some way. We shall see how things go from here. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: feet526@aol.com (Anonymous) · Date: September 16, 2015 05:18 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
I hope this story NEVER ends!!! Had a feeling something was going to go wrong this chapter...maybe because there was to much happiness (I really am not a skeptic, I think) Anyway, surely hope the next chapter comes...yesterday!
It has been a difficult story, but I really think you have done a great job with all of the emotion involved. And I have been addicted to these boys from the very beginning. Thanks so much!
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying it! There are only approximately ten or so chapters left in this first story but there's two sequels planned so it's not going to end for a while. I am working on the current chapter now and have also made a Tumblr dedicated to one-shots, notes, and drabbles in the Intersect Universe. You can also request a scenario to be written (as long as it doesn't take place past what has been written so far) or ask a question to any of the characters.
Here's the link: intersectinteractive.tumblr.com
I hope to get the next chapter up by tomorrow! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: September 14, 2015 10:46 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
Also .. just so there are no misunderstandings .. I love a story that gets me emotionally involved where I can't predict the outcome and that contains high levels of angst. Your story ticks all the boxes for me :)!
Author's Response: I'm glad you are liking it so much! I don't mind a review who defends and roots for one of my original characters at all. :)
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: September 14, 2015 10:33 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
I keep loosing my review/rant .. so here goes again.
The wedding was lovely and the poignancy of Justins position and Brian and Erics open aknowledgement of it was truely moving, BUT dancing with Brian, eyes locked, while Nathan sang was just another example of how thoughtless cruel Justin can be. Brian showed respect for his partner by gaining his approval .. did Justin even give Nathan a second thought? I know it's not the reason Nathan left but 'hello' .. he is so young and vulnerable and Justin has done precious little in my opinion to make him feel secure. Justin is after all the adult in this relationship, he understands Nathan's insecurities and yet he just can't seem to get over himself. I feel like weeping :( :( :(
I always thought that I'd root for B/J .. whatever, but you have created original characters that I can't just dismiss and surprisingly it's Nathan, who reminds me of Brian and Justin both, who I find myself really rooting for. I want Justin to get off his ass and fight for him, like he did for Brian all those years ago.
Author's Response: Well, technically Petra sang the song and Justin got a silent confirmation from Eric (but I'm sure Brian probably did too.) ;) In all seriousness, I see where you are coming from there though. If it makes you feel better, I don't think Nathan minded too much. The married couple tends to dance with many of their guests so I suppose Nathan chalked it down to that. I do agree that it's a shame that Justin didn't fight for Nathan more at the end of the chapter. But you might feel better about Justin next chapter. That one is VERY Nathan-centric and focuses on their past. Justin really does love him and got him to open up a lot. The Nathan you will see just two years before is very sweet but closed off in comparison to the man he is now. Don't worry. Justin won't just get over him and that's for reasons outside of being single while Brian is taken. He loves Nathan and wants him to be a part of his life. Their relationship isn't completely over either. I won't give too much away there but it won't be cut and dry before they are at a good place. I'm very glad you like Nathan and root for him. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Pete (Anonymous) · Date: September 14, 2015 06:20 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I really like the story I have one comment. You told one reviewer that Brian loves Justin and Eric the same.I just wanted to say that if you are baseing the story on the show that even if the loves are equal they are different.Justin and Brian have a much deeper love connection then he could have with anybody. With what happened with just the bashing alone is more deep then going to therapy for Eric. Brian never told Justin he loved him until the bombing but he loved him from almost the begining.Even if he didn't say it Justin knew it and so did everyone. Justin taught Brian how to love and opened his walls up. You are right they can't be compared because even if they are equal in love they are different in that Brians love for Justin is deeper then for Eric or anyone. Like they say there is always somthing special about you first love that's above all else. So you can love the same amount and still one love can be deeper. Just my thoughts. Please let me know what you think. Thanks
Pete
Author's Response: I have answered this question many times. Of course his love for Justin was deep and passionate. Justin got him to open up enough to consider loving again when he and Justin broke up. But he and Eric got to know each other deeply and he started out in a much more open place than he did with Justin. They are raising a child together and are in love. So yes, there is something special and deep about your first love. But there is also something special and deep about his husband and the father of his child. He does not feel less for Eric. This is based off the show but many years down the road after the B/J relationship failed. Does everyone stay with their first love? No, absolutely not. Would it be healthy to just focus on them even if it didn't work out? Ignore the chance of another serious love interest? It wouldn't. The idea of a "one true love" may work out for some but it is unrealistic and an unhealthy mindset for the majority of human beings. Your first love isn't necessarily going to be your only love or most important one. You can't say that if it is based off the show, then Brian and Justin have to have deeper love than B/E do because in the show Brian had no other love interests thus no comparison can be made. In this story he does.
Reviewer: addicted-to-romione-bedward (Signed) · Date: September 13, 2015 03:25 PM · On: Chapter 23: Pierrepont and Clinton
I can totally see Brian freaking out about the rats.
Author's Response: He'll warm to them. Slightly. But not really. He just doesn't want to touch them unless he absolutely has to. But he is happy that they bring Lily such joy. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: addicted-to-romione-bedward (Signed) · Date: September 13, 2015 03:02 PM · On: Author's Note
Wow...some crazy people out there. Seriously...it's fiction...no matter how attached you get to it.
I'm sorry this happened to you, honey. I love this story...as heartbreaking as it is. It's my kind of angst. I love reading and wiriting stuff like this.
Author's Response: She is very crazy. There are thousands of stories with B/J so I don't know why one having them with other people is such controversy. :P
I'm glad you enjoy it! It's been very interesting to write.
Reviewer: addicted-to-romione-bedward (Signed) · Date: September 12, 2015 03:44 PM · On: Chapter 16: 44th and 7th
Why do I envision more sneaking around calling each other from now on? :)
Author's Response: They will start talking to each other more and form a good friendship, despite the uneasiness between them. :)
Reviewer: addicted-to-romione-bedward (Signed) · Date: September 12, 2015 12:14 PM · On: Chapter 11: 11th and Maxwell Lane
Wow. That is soooo fucked up.
The only nice part of the chapter is Emmett and Drew adopting.
Craig had no right to do that. Seriously. What a complete ass. Bigger than Brian.
Author's Response: Yeah, it was a tough Christmas lol. But yes, Emmett and Drew are adopting! Duncan will play a big role in the Intersect series. :) As for Craig, you might feel more sorry for him by chapter 18. Even though he shouldn't have done that, the man is facing a lot of problems. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Titenano (Signed) · Date: September 11, 2015 09:34 PM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
Oh my god. What an emotional roller coaster!!! the reception was beautiful, with the speeches, the dances ... and then Nathan break up with Justin. My heart breaks for them.
great chapter as always!!!
Author's Response: I'm so glad you liked it, even if you are heartbroken by the end of the chapter. It definitely was an emotional rollercoaster to write. Thank you for reading and reviewing! :)
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: September 11, 2015 11:08 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
I really didn't want for this to end. I feel for Justin and Nathan, and for Molly and Hunter. Brian and Eric are so deliriously happy, it's a big contrast at the moment. I'm very interested in your next chapter, too. How many chapters do you think are left till this first part ends? The more I read this, the more the anticipation is killing me ;) Thank you again Anne for this unique story
Author's Response: Hi, Alois! I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter. :) Justin and Nathan are both very heartbroken right now. Hunter and Molly are too but they didn't break up. They are in a situation where they don't know what to call their relationship due to the thousands of miles between them. Do they keep the relationship open or closed and is it worth the pain and longing to keep going even when they are so far away. Right now they want to try to keep in contact and be there for each other since they formed an intense bond so quickly but it'll be hard. But at least Brian and Eric are deliriously happy, like you said. :) The next chapter will be centered around the first few months of Nathan and Justin's relationship. My chapters keep growing and splitting. Right now, I am at 29 chapters (excluding the author's notes) so maybe I will make it to an even 40 but I don't see it going past that. We'll just say 11 more to be safe but it will probably end after 8 more chapters. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Alois! It means a lot!
Reviewer: meghan (Anonymous) · Date: September 10, 2015 08:26 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
i know it's not right to call nathan a bad-insensitive guy and i'm trying to put all the pieces together why he had to leave justin while he was in a bad place, also it would be great if justin had someone to talk to when life gave you a huge emotional experience like that, if my prediction's right, brian would only have a reunion with justin after something really bad happening to eric anyway, not because he feels it's a right thing to do, to be back to justin's arms hence of realization he's the one. I hope nathan will be back again someday so they will have a real clean break up *hopefully*
Author's Response: Nathan has a lot of demons and so many problems with self-esteem and insecurity. He can't see how good he is and how much he's overcome. He honestly thought he was doing the best thing for Justin so that the only man he's ever loved could start a family with someone "more worthy." As for Nathan coming back someday, he's plays a relatively significant part in the entire series. He's actually in the next chapter. Thank you for reading and reviewing.
Reviewer: bjfanchile (Anonymous) · Date: September 10, 2015 05:23 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
justin should have met brian after brian getting married, it would be much less painful for him, not only witnessing his love of his life getting married with someone else, he got dumped at the same day and as human being justin has every right to be very sad because he knew when brian with him he never witnessed brian being so happy, crazy in love like that, that is incredibly sad. i hope next chapters are getting better for justin. i heart you justin.
Author's Response: It easily could have been less painful. Although Brian and Eric might as well been married, due to raising a child together and being together for several years, the wedding was an emotional experience for Justin. I think Nathan thought he was doing the right think for Justin. Nathan has a lot of issues and he's had a very rough life. He wasn't exactly rational when he broke it off with Justin. But he doesn't want Justin to miss out on anything. I think Brian loved Justin just as much as Eric but, like Nathan, he had a lot of his own issues to sort through. Eric helped him and stuck it out while Brian did that. Not that Justin wouldn't have but Brian wasn't willing to face his deep rooted problems. Justin does have a rough time in Intersect, I can't deny that, but things do eventually get better for him. Justin hearts you too!
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 12:37 PM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
Oh I thought that Nathan and Justin were due to break up but I did not pick the reason. I assumed it would because of Brian. Eric and Brian are so in love it makes me sad that they are going to have some angst eventually
Author's Response: Nathan basically broke up with him because he felt like he couldn't give Justin what he wanted and because he felt that he wasn't good enough. Brian and Eric are very much in love it'll be hard to write what happens, to be honest. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: addicted-to-romione-bedward (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 10:35 AM · On: Chapter 4: N 8th and Bedford
This is getting more and more heartbreaking. I promise to keep reading. Not sure how often I'll review. The faster I read, the sooner the pain will go, right?
I can't see a happy end in this...but I trust you have something good in store for them.
Author's Response: Oh no. You're only on chapter 4 and it's already heartbreaking. It gets worse. But also better. It has it's very happy moments, moving moments, and sad moments. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: addicted-to-romione-bedward (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 09:54 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
So I started it...so I'm nervous as hell.
I will read as much as I can around my crazy schedule. I'm really curious where you're taking this.
PS: I love a slow burn :)
Author's Response: Yay! I hope you enjoy it. :) It is a very gradual story. And it will be a trilogy lol. Thank you for giving it a chance! :)
Reviewer: Maggie (Anonymous) · Date: September 10, 2015 08:45 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I feel bad for Justin and want to hug him. I was reading some of the reviews and wanted to ask you doesn't Brian and Justin already have a deep connection even though they have been apart and that they still love eachother, that's somthing that is never lost right? And with that and the fact that Justin taught Brian how to love, and that he was his first love wouldn't that make Brian or anyone love Justin more then Eric even though he would have try to bury it because he is with Eric now?
I'm not trying to tell you what to do like the other reviewer, I was just curios of what you thought about my thoughts. I guess with all that Brian and Justin went through that we saw on the show it seemed that he could never love any one the same or as much wich could be said in real life lol
Author's Response: Of course they have a deep connection. When I finished the show, it was very hard for me to see Brian falling for anyone else. Justin? Maybe. He was young and had sort of fallen for Ethan before (even though that turned out to be somewhat of a dud of a relationship.) Intersect started out as a challenge to myself to make Brian a healthier man. If he and Justin didn't work out, I feel like it would be extremely unhealthy for him to not give love a chance. But he tried it and it worked. He found this wonderful man who also got him to open up. Brian went to therapy for him, made himself talk to his lover when things got rough, Eric is kind and understanding about the undeniable place Justin had/has in his life. They are raising a child together. They have a deep connection as well. So his connection with Eric is undeniable as well as his connection with Justin.
They had a passionate romance on the show. I agree. But Brian was very damaged. He couldn't even say I love you until the end of the series. I think that for this reason this might have held back the Britin relationship (when looking back.) The man needed to face his issues and he had an understanding man by his side while doing so (in this universe.) I understand people being confused or turned off by the idea but I wanted to explore it and this is what came of it. :) They way I see it his love for Justin and his love for Eric can't be compared. They are equal yet separate.
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 06:23 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
I'm crying, I am actually crying - seriously, I think you might be trying to kill me, but for some weird and worrying reason I am okay with that. Where do I start... okay first, Brian and Eric running off to do the dirty in between the wedding and the reception was so oerfectly Brian, if he hadn't taken that opportunity, I would have worried about him. And omg, that was HOT, like actual steam was coming out of my computer while I read this (not really, don't worry, there are no fire hazards...) but seriously, him coming inside Eric when they didn't really have the time to shower and clean up was all kinds of hot - and Brian so knew it, and his comment about pushing it out and wiping it off... omg I am still lmao!
The best men speeches were AMAZING - even Michael's ;) (who will not forever be thought of as a duck in my head) but I loved how he talked about Brian at HS. I really enjoy those little glimpses into his past. Rick's speech was equally amazing, but maybe I am bias, he is the love of my life and all that jazz (YES!) but the fact that he is so macho, it made it even more precious. I could hear and see him in my head as he gave his speech 0 and that isn't something that a lot of people can do... especially with non canon characters, so YAY for you. Gus was also adorable, and I loved how he mentioned Justin, without mentioning him. But it's good to know he recognises how much a part of his life he was (and still is.) and come on, the best part of this scene was Lily, I could see her swinging her feet on her chair just willing them all to stop talking. She is ADORABLE!!!!!
And the fact you (I mean, Brian) also mentioned "Never Gonna Give You Up," I cannot even begin to tell you how happy that makes me! THAT SONG IS MY JAM, YO!
Loved the dances though, especially Eric and Justin dancing together. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED Brian and Justin sharing a dance, but he promised him he would, but Eric asking Justin surprised me and I loved it. Eric knows how special Justin was and still is to Brian and he's a good man for being okay with that. And Brian not being able to control himself and find out what they were talking about was priceless. I do love me a tipsy Brian. In my head he had his bow tie undone all sexy and James Bondy, am I right? SAY I AM RIGHT?
How cute is protective big brother Justin though? and I am loving getting to know Molly a little in this. I always wished we'd seen Molly in later seasons to know how she felt about everything.
Lily asking Nathan to dance may actually be the most precious thing ever, and standing on his toes. That girl needs to teach me a few things about talking to boys :p
Eric carrying Brian in a firemans lift was also HILARIOUS, "I am not the bride," hmm ;) But that scene was HOTCAKES, I mean *fans self* I do love it when Brian bottoms for Eric, there is something so sexy about it. And him negotiating on how much time he'll be bottoming was brilliant, 50%... 40%, okay LOL!
Lily, don't cry baby, you are going to have so much fun with Em and Drew and little Duncan, and your daddies will Skype you *hugs*
I was NOT expecting that to happen with Nathan. I knew he didn't want kids, and when he saw Justin with them and overheard that conversation I was like uh oh - but then when he was so comfortable with Lily when she asked him to dance, I thought maybe he'd "seen the light," but omg, poor Justin. I WANT TO CUDDLE HIM! And what a shitty day to break up with him. He'd just seen his first true love get married and wham, like his heart hadn't been ripped out enough. I was starting to warm to him too :( I know he's had a tough life, so I should lighten up and lay off the guy a bit, but he broke my sunshine's heart here. And I wonder what Brian and Eric will think about all this (once they have stopped marathon fucking that is)
Seriously girl, roller coaster of emotions, but in the BEST WAY!
Author's Response: Lolol, this is going to take me a while to answer but I am strangely okay with that. Just like you are okay with me messing with your emotions. ;)
Oh, of course Brian was going to sneak Eric away to get off. He wouldn't be Brian if he didn't. And you know he got off even more by coming in Eric, especially when they had to be somewhere. He's so naughty. And Eric knows it. He both got turned on and exasperated by Brian's solution to his "problem."
I'm glad you liked the best man speeches! I think Brian probably both got Michael in trouble and saved him from assholes so they have many stories to tell. :) Rick's a very nice guy. You are a lucky woman! ;) In my head, he looks and sounds like Mark Wahlberg lolol. He's a macho man's man who doesn't like to show how he feels but he has a great friend like Eric to pull his head out of his ass. He respects Eric a lot and realizes he could very easily be dead if it weren't for him. He feels like he owes him everything. Eric feels similarly on a smaller scale because Rick showed him acceptance and love even when it would be expected that a guy like Rick would be at least uncomfortable with homosexuality. When Rick showed Eric that he still thought of him as his best friend and wanted him to be happy, I think that gave him a lot of hope. But Lily didn't care about the emotional speeches. That kind of stuff is really boring and why talk when there's cake just a few feet away?
Never Gonna Give You Up is a lovely song. They should have danced to that!
I think that was my favorite part to write, Eric and Justin dancing. They really do respect and like each other because they know how much the other means to Brian. Oh, Brian had to butt in to figure out what they were saying. I think Brian's dream would be a threesome with Eric and Justin so he saw an opportunity for the closest thing he will probably ever get and took it. ;) I have to wonder what the gang thought of the dance. XD And yes, Sally. You are totally right! haha
I wish we would have seen Molly later on too. We saw her twice and it was almost as if she didn't exist after that. :P But she and Justin did finally become closer in this universe and he does truly care about her and her well-being.
Lily needs to teach me about boys too. I don't know why I can write romance yet my love life is completely non-existent. :(
Eric had to do it. He just had to. It was like he wasn't in complete control over himself and Brian's reflexes were slow due to being a little drunk so he just had to pick him up. It was out of love. I'm sure Brian thought it was hilarious too but he has a reputation, you know. I do enjoy bottom!Brian too. Luckily this Brian has become more comfortable with enjoying it and trusts Eric enough to give into it on a pretty regular basis.
Lily will miss her daddies but you're right. She will have a great time with her second family and get to talk to Eric and Brian on Skype. :) They will even take the laptop around to show her the view and the sights from outside their temporary residence.
I think Nathan can appreciate the cuteness of other people's kids and, even though he can be awkward around them, he was truly touched that Lily liked him enough to ask him to dance. But Nathan is in a bad place right now. I think he honestly thought he was doing what was best for Justin and wasn't rational about the timing or presentation of the break up. He's had it awfully hard. He is still very much in love with Justin but he really doesn't think he is good enough for Justin, or any other person for that matter. Justin is very heartbroken by it and overwhelmed with everything else in his life. But he does have other people in his life. Nathan doesn't have that many people. He has his bandmates and I do think they know something happened to him. The love him but Nathan just doesn't see how. The only person who really knew about his past was Justin. So, after Justin gets a little bit more of a grip, he will be very worried over Nathan. The next chapter is a flashback chapter to Nathan and Justin's past so you may keep warming up to him. :)
It was an emotional rollercoaster just writing it! Thank you for leaving such a lovely review, Sally! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: September 10, 2015 05:38 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
And I can't help draw parallels between Nathan's reasoning behind why he's leaving...
“Maybe in a few years we will be on the same page. Maybe we’ll run into each other at a show or a coffee shop or an airport and we’ll decide to give it another go. If we’re meant to be then it’ll work out. But right now, I think this is for the best.”
and Brian & Justin's story here. Well, done!
Author's Response: There is definitely a parallel. :) And, just like Brian and Justin's story turned out not to be over, Justin's story with Nathan will not be over either. Nathan still does play a part in the rest of the trilogy.
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: September 10, 2015 04:27 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
Oh, wow... that was intense. I wasn't all that surprised about Nathan's decision. I could feel it from the last chapter, and his reaction to seeing Justin with the kids. But I did NOT expect it to be so abrupt.
Poor Justin, he's got it coming at him from all angles... just particiapting in Brian's wedding had to be super stressful, then his concern over Molly & Hunter, and his Dad. Geez, the guy just can't catch a break! I'm worried for him!
But I am happy that Brian & Eric had such a wonderful wedding, and from the sound of those speeches, very good friends as well.
Author's Response: It had been building up. Nathan didn't want to break up with Justin. He's in love with him. But he honestly thought it was for the best. I don't think he knows about Craig's diagnosis yet but will feel more guilty about the way he broke up with Justin if he does find out. He didn't really think too rationally about it. He has all these demons and they were just telling him that he couldn't give Justin what he needed. He really does need to work on himself, whether Justin is by is side or not.
As for Justin, I really do feel guilty about ruining his weekend. Despite being happy for Brian and Eric, he was stressed by being at the wedding. And then he's concerned over Molly's relationship with Hunter, not just because of his HIV status, but because of the distance which is something that he understands too well. And then there is his father who he still feels so conflicted over...it's been hard. Of course, Nathan calling it quits was the worst part and also the thing that made him break. I'm worried for him too. Justin is strong but you can only deal with so much at once, you know?
Brian and Eric did have a wonderful day. And they have great friends who care about them immensely, that's for sure! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Larka (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 03:43 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
I feel bad for Nathan, but even worse for Justin. I think he was genuinely blindsided by this! Poor guy.
Author's Response: Justin was pretty blindsided. Nathan should have taken Justin up on the offer to sit down and work things out but he was so distressed about everything and made a rash decision. Nathan has many demons and he honestly thought he was doing what was best for Justin. Justin will eventually see Nathan's motives but it will be hard at first to accept. We shall see how this plays out. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Nichelle Wellesly (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 02:52 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
LAWD!!!! Where do I begin?!?!?!
It was nice to see Michael FINALLY acknowledge Justin and Brian's realtionship even if it was in the context of Brian and Eric's wedding. That was touching. Also touching was Gus' toast which included Justin and how woven into the fabric of Gus' life he is. I loved the three-way dance-- I actually laughed and it made sense that the two people who were so instrumental to getting Brian to the point where he is happy in his life should be able to have a relationship with him without the usual jealousy. Just another example of how men are different from women...LOL
My heart is extremely heavy for Justin! 'Poor Sunshine' is a term I do not use lightly. Although I applaud Nathan's motives for getting out of it now when there isn't anywhere for them to go, I abhor the timing of it all. Yet, I understand it... hurt now, heal later. I get it, I really do but OMG Justin! With everything he is already facing, he's alone again and THAT HURTS! I know it's all for the greater good but Jeez, Anne you've made me feel too much again..LOL
As always, I'm looking forward to the next update of Intersect. I'm going to go and head for the JB now and get my mind right again! Hugs!
~Nichelle
Author's Response: Lolol, Nichelle. You're too funny.
I think Michael has acknowledged the B/J relationship before. He has told Justin, "He does love you." because he knew that much was true as well as stood up for Justin when Brian was taking 9,000 steps back in the middle of season 5. Not that Michael didn't call him the trick who stayed too long and pull that shit in the beginning of season 3. Michael was so back and forth but I do think he got better after he met Ben for the most part. I think Michael arrived to a place where he is just truly happy for Brian and how far he's come. He knows Justin deserves credit for that as well as Eric. I think it would be hard for both Gus and Michael to deny that Justin and Eric changed Brian for the better and that they are still both a big part of their lives.
As for the dance, that made me happy to write. The jealousy is surprisingly low with those three. ;)
Poor Justin indeed. It definitely wasn't the best timing on Nathan's part. I don't think he knew that Justin just found out about his father's diagnosis. Justin was probably waiting to talk to him about it at home. I think Nathan will feel very guilty about it, not that he doesn't already but once he evaluates what happened he will look back and think, "Shit, I could have handled that better." I think seeing Justin with the kids as well as Molly and Hunter facing the trials of being in different places (physically while Justin and Nathan are in different places emotionally) played huge roles in Nathan making that kind of decision. He loves Justin immensely. Justin is his first love. He wouldn't let himself be touched or be loved because he thought he wasn't worth it so this will be awfully hard on Nathan and, once Justin gets a little bit more of a grip, he will worry about Nathan's mindset after the breakup.
Hope you didn't drink TOO much of that JB! ;) You'll need some more in the upcoming chapters mwhahaha.
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 02:23 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
Lovely wedding and reception. I was thinking that maybe Brian and Eric could get together with Justin and Nathan for a foursome. Now Nathan has broken up with Justin. What on earth are you going to do about that!
Author's Response: I'm glad you loved the wedding and reception! And that would be so hot and ideal, I would love to get them together for a foursome. Do you mean an occasional sexy get together or have them living in a foursome? I would be all for it if it meant that I didn't have to write the angst of Intersect XD Nathan will still be a part of the story and his relationship with Justin is not severed. There are still a lot of feelings there but, unlike Justin and Brian, they will end up actually working towards friendship as soon as can manage. Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot. :)
Reviewer: toniu (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 02:08 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
I love this story. I am actually happy for Brian and Eric. This coming from a huge Brian and Justin fan.
It takes a lot of restraint to not check on the story on a daily basis. But when I see a new chapter I get excited. I am enjoying the journey, this is such a great journey.
Please remind me, are Brian and Justin going to have a happy ever after. Because I'm kind of enjoying Brian's and Eric's happy ever after.
Classic inner turmoil. I want Brian and Justin. Yet I like Brian and Eric.
Hang in there, your stories are great. I read them all.
Author's Response: I'm glad you are loving it! This is my favorite story of mine so I do love updating it.
Brian and Justin will eventually end up together. It will be a complicated and drawn out situation before they end up "happily ever after" and at peace though.
It is definitely conflicting to write. Like, do I really want to end Brian and Eric's relationship? No. But I guess if people want the whole trilogy and the pain, I will. ;)
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 01:40 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception
Ohhh..... sob.... this is just.... nobb.... no words.
I'm officially in love with your writing...
thank you Thank You for being so good at this!!!
All those amazing characters just come to life in such a way that it's as if I'm watching a movie. And you bring it up to such happiness and than way way down to the sadness of break up. I want to hug them both....
Author's Response: Aw, thank you Edda!
It means a lot that you think so much of my writing and this story. Hug them all you want. They need it. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Manado (Signed) · Date: September 08, 2015 07:00 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
what a chapter! i think at this point you have succeded to persuade people that Eric indeed the right one for Brian and one of our boys has reached an important milestone in his life and Justin sadly just history for Brian in the background, no doubt.
I agree with the previous review, Eric is like the best person that Brian could ever fall in love with, more than he ever would with Justin. Justin woul be a pale comparion to Eric, at least at this point, I do hope Brian would treat Justin like Eric or much more in the future though, because I just don’t want to see Justin as a bleak rebound for Brian.
and please, don’t kill Eric or Nathan, as much as I want Brian and Justin together, I want Eric/Nathan to see that Brian can be happy with Justin too, and they can be happy without Brian or Justin, or maybe you have planned them out to be exchanging partners? lol J
Author's Response: Hi, Manado!
I hope that I have made Eric out to be a good partner for Brian. That was my goal. But Justin isn't history or in the background by any means. They are going to build a deep bond before acting on any feelings but I don't think friendship means history. I don't think Justin would pale in comparison, no matter what the circumstances were. Just because they are different people doesn't mean Justin is lesser. He is important and he deserves to be loved.
I do not have plans for Eric/Nathan. That would be convenient though lol. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Manado! I know you thought about stopping for a while so it means a lot that you kept reading!
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