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WOW! Imagine me finding this! I didn't even know you used to post on MW! I recently just read and caught up with, 'SOWK Part 1'. My user name on Kinnetik Dreams is bjluv... so you will understand where this review will originate from. When I wrote my review for Chapter 21, the last chapter written, I said, "I know Ethan is suppose to enter this story, but after everything B/J have been through together, starting the business together, legally raising the nephews together,  JUST HOW?"  When we left off with Part 1, Michael was pretty well ostracized from the Avenue and family because of the interviews given to Bellweather, and Lindsay's rights have been revoked after leaving Gus in the car, and she is settling herself into a job with Gardner. Anyway, those events just don't lead up to Mel and Lindsay having an anniversary party, and Brian even talking to Michael at said party. So, you really have me confused.

With all that said, this was an excellent story. Loved Justin hitting Michael. It was so long over-do. I was disappointed we didn't get to hear Lindsay, Mel and Debbie groveling for Justin's forgiveness. But was really satisfied how B/J got back together and stayed together. The classic though, was Michael thinking Brian was coming to Babylon to be there with him, when I believe he went there to the only rub it in Michael's face that him and Justin were back together.

And where does Michael get off thinking he didn't need to apologize to Justin? To me, the rest of the 'family' shouldn't have forgiven Michael until he did. And how was he able to get another artist for RAGE? What about Justin's contract? Granted, I was filled with glee that he had to return the money for the issues purchased, just don't understand how he was able to pull it off. Am I assuming Michael expects Justin to resume drawing the comic?

I went to youtube to listen to the titled song... it was so beautiful... I'd never heard it before. Thank you for another amazing story...

XOXO ~ Cathy

Author's Response:

Hello Cathy,

First thanks for reading this short story. It was cool to write a completely different take on this storyline. Deb Tanner is a freaking GENIUS!

Secondly, please bear in mind that this was actually written before SOWK Part 1 was even thought about. Part 1 actually happened much like "Time's Up Volume I" did where the reviewers were such an intergral part of spawning the plot bunnies that caused me to backtrack from the original work. That said, and now that Part 1 is in full swing on the other site, I will either find a way to tie this into the current story, OR rename this fic something completely different. I haven't decided yet. And while I realize that this was a story completely written with a beginning, middle and end, I still have a few tricks up my sleeve where Part 1 is concerned, LOL. Stay Tuned!

Happy Reading and HUGS,

~Nichelle

I didn't know you had uploaded this!!!! Wonderful! I loved it! :D :D :D As always, beautiful job on this story! Hope to read you soon! Kisses!

Author's Response:

Thanks so much, Fatima!! I'm hard at work trying to finish two of the current WIPs (TU Volume II and MMTK) this week and I've already began work on a new one. So definitely stay tuned. More IS coming!!! 

Hugs

~Nichelle

Nice. I always wondered why somebody else hadn't heard Mikey's comments at that party - he wasn't exactly quiet. I also like letting Justin do the punching and thus standing up for himself. TAG

Author's Response:

Thanks so much, TAG! This was a dream to write...LOL I love writing 'Aggressive Justin' and having Michael finally be held accountable for his foolery was the icing on the cake.    

I much prefer your version to canon. Catching Ethan cheating on Brian's phone by accident - brilliant.

It's completely believable that they would hide their relationship from everyone for a while - the 'family' always had to interfere. And Michael - the only apologies that mean anything are ones that are given directly to the person it's owed to and only if they are truly meant - obviously a lesson Michael hasn't yet learnt - he's an idiot and a coward.

I would love to see more.

Author's Response:

Hey Tiger! Thank you so much for the compliment! There will definitely be more of this although it will be done in segments. There are a couple of issues within the storylines that I felt if handled better could have had different outcomes (the results of the bashing/ lack of accountability for Chris comes to mind). So technically I guess this could be thought of as Part III even if it was written first...LOL The trick at this point will be trying to make the transitions seamless to become a complete new series-- a real challenge but one I'm going to love taking on! Thanks again for reading and reviewing! {MANY HUGS}

~Nichelle

P.S. I haven't forgotten my other outstanding works which you also read. They will be getting updated again very soon! 

Damn mama this was the ultimate tease....now I want more lol

Author's Response:

LOL!!! I went all the way LEFT in this one! It appears that this is going to be part of an ongoing series of One-shots so stay tuned! Love ya, JP!

OMG! Your take on Brian seeing Ethan & his trick at the concert in Harrisburg is nearly identical to the original bunny I had! It was pure genius on your part to have Brian overhear the greasy chin rat making plans with fanboy and it getting recorded on Justin's voicemail! My original bunny had Brian at the concert with a client when he spots Ethan with his trick. He makes a comment to Justin about it later but Justin doesn't believe him until Brian shows him a picture he had taken of the two. Your scene is so much better!!

I wish this is how the storyline had been written in the series! You more than did my bunny justice!! I am the one thanking you!!! :) Hope to see more!

Author's Response:

I cannot thank you enough, Deb!!! If it weren't for you jumpstarting my creativity with your amazing ideas, this all would never have been possible! Now I have a new task set before me in making the idea of "SOWK" into parts. So if I can manage, this work will probably become Part III of five sections (or more the way this is snowballing...LOL). I thoroughly enjoyed writing the Harrisburg scene as it was validation for Brian's opinion of Ethan. Then to have Justin hear it in the background of the voicemail without Brian having to confirm or deny that he knew about it was in a way a pride saver for Justin who is already trying to forgive himself. I just read the entire chapter over again, marveling at the way it came together.

If you ever have any more bunnies you want to pass along to me, please DO!! You are one special, innovative and creative gem for us authors here on MW! {MANY HUGS}

~Nichelle

Interesting changes, it could have happened this way.  Love how you ended this chapter with Michael still not getting it.  lol.

Author's Response:

Hey Yum!!! I'm glad you liked the changes! Michael's character always struck me the personification of the adage: Believe half of what you see and none of what you hear. I think that pretty much sums him up...LOL Thanks as always for reading and reviewing!! 

Fantastic story, I so wish you to continue it. It's just crying out for more which I would so love to include Ben seeing the light and finding someone who puts him first. Obviously there can never be enough Brian and Justin - I really like their character growth in these chapters:-)

Author's Response:

Hey Nickknack!! I'm so glad you enjoyed this. I'm definitely continuing but I'm having a little difficulty in deciding where to go from here. This was my take on just how Season 3 could have/ should have played out. So now my options are to go back to Season 1 and move forward to tie it into this work OR move ahead to Season 4. Although I am responding to you, if anyone else (I know some of you also read the reviews left) would like to weigh in on my dilemna, I certainly wouldn't be adverse to their opinions. Thank you again so much for reading and reviewing! It truly means a lot!!!!

~Nichelle

Great change to season 3....if only it had happened this way! And if only everyone had know what Mikey said (irritating whiner and rotten best friend). Thanks for the revision!

Author's Response:

LOL! Thanks for reading and reviewing, Eureka!

That was perfect! I loved it! Thank you so much Darling ~ Kathleen

Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Kathleen! I am a huge fan of your work as well. It's always a blessing to know that a fellow author is reading and reviewing my work. 

It always breaks my heart whenever Justin thinks he's not enough for Brian. It's good to see him get back his 'groove' in regards to Brian and that they're back together. Would love an epilogue on how the others take this new development - I can just see Michael's head spinning around and around like in a horror movie.......LOL

Author's Response:

I'm working on an epilogue but since I'm also trying to update the other fics as well, it's going to take some time to get up. The good new is that it's goimg to be a long chapter and include a couple of our favorite moments from Season 3 (primarily Michael's reaction to Brian and Justin's reunion).Thank you so much for reading and reviewing!

I really enjoyed this, Nichelle! I like the conclusion and I do think that it is very realistic that Brian would defend Justin punching Michael even though he wouldn't defend himself in the show. I also love the song, "Somewhere Only We Know" so I was pleased to see the lyrics. :) Great job! 

Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Annie. I was so happy to write this one, not only because Justin got to punch Michael (which is always a plus...lol) but because the first diner scene where everyone gathered after the Rage Party stayed with me a long time and it was the perfect starting point in this one.  

Loved loved loved this fic thank you

Author's Response:

It was my pleasure to bring it to you! Thank you for reading and reviewing!!! 

Great! I love your chapters. You are so talented......

Author's Response:

Aww. Thank you so much, Cathy! I'm blessed that you think I'm talented. I just try hard and am fortunate to be considered that way. 

This was never one of my favorite episodes.  I like the way you've summed it up and hope you correct everyones opinion as to who was at fault here. 

Ah, if only that episode had gone this way then we wouldn't have needed to endure the whole Justin/Ethan mismatch debacle. But then again we wouldn't want to have missed the incredible office make up and make out session when Justin finally grew some balls would we -so not all bad I guess:-D

Author's Response:

LOL! I know what you mean about the end of 308... Lawd Ham Turkey that was HOT!!