Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
Reviews For Turning Points
Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: October 06, 2021 09:05 PM · On: Epilogue

I just finished reading this one again; I think it was better reading it the 2nd time around.   This was a great story!!

Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2020 03:31 PM · On: Epilogue

This was a great story!!   I found it a few days ago and have been reading it ever since!!   I'm so glad that together, Brian and Justin were able to put the events of that horrible night behind them, move on and be better and closer to each other than before it happened!!   

Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: May 17, 2019 12:49 PM · On: Epilogue

good one

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 26, 2019 02:43 PM · On: Epilogue

Ahh it ended :( I'm gonna miss this story so much. I got so attached to it. Brian and Justin deserve all the happiness in the world.

Thank you for your wonderful writing. 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 25, 2019 09:03 PM · On: Tomorrow

They are perfect. And this was superb. 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 24, 2019 07:35 AM · On: Limitless

So any huge steps in this chapter. Loved it. And the end was so hot. *o*

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 22, 2019 07:02 AM · On: Alone

That realy was a good save. I must admit. Smooth. 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 21, 2019 03:41 PM · On: Risk

Woahhhh *o* I'm speechless. 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 21, 2019 10:46 AM · On: Enough

That was wonderful. They are working together so good. And Brian is so different now. They both are. Your writing is amazing. It pulls me in so deep. 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 21, 2019 01:03 AM · On: Over

Loved this chapter. So precious.

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 20, 2019 12:17 AM · On: Extraordinary

Justin is slowly healing <3 And their make out sessions are getting hotter and hotter. 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 18, 2019 06:31 PM · On: Time

"It's only time." 

;~; feelings 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 16, 2019 06:35 PM · On: Reason

Justin finally getting help. And the last sentence is so precious <3 it warms my little heart. 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 15, 2019 10:53 PM · On: Chance

This chapter made me cry so much. I needed to stop reading few times so I could stop crying. Loved it. It hurt me so much, but it was brilliant.

Brian saying "I love you" and reaching out... Justin open up about the horrors of that night....so painful <3 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 15, 2019 09:50 PM · On: Free

"I hated myself.

Useless and stupid and disgusting and weak. Pitiful and fucked up and emotional...a fucking slut who offered his body up to half a dozen guys in a swing. Filthy. Worthless.

I had no idea it was possible to hate someone so much.

I really wished I would have held on to that razor blade."

OH no. Oh my God :( *sobs*

This chapter was so cruel and sad. Justin drawing and remembering what they told him and what they did... It was terrifying. Horrible. 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 15, 2019 07:11 AM · On: Memories

Loved this chapter. So powerful :( 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 13, 2019 04:48 PM · On: Poison

Finally the Trish is out. Brian wanting to KILL is what I need too. These bastards. Poor Justin :( Brian got him this time. I hope he won't allow Justin to keep running away. 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 13, 2019 03:38 PM · On: Autopilot

Pleasantly surprised with Michael here. But Brian need it know. *sigh*

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 13, 2019 03:16 PM · On: Wrong

Oh :( Geez Brian should know the truth already! He need to know! This it too painful for both of them. Justin need help! 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 13, 2019 01:58 PM · On: Stained

Oh noo. This ripped me apart. Such raw emotions totally wrecked me. 

I want to stab Sap at the neck. And watch him bleed. And then doing that to everyone who hurt precious Justin. 

Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 13, 2019 01:33 PM · On: Changes

Poor Justin :( I remember how scared I was for him during the whole "party scene".

Glad Daphne is there for him <3 

Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: November 22, 2018 06:18 PM · On: Memories

Poor Brian, darn Justin, why wont he let Brian help him

Reviewer: Enohvee1875 (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2016 03:57 AM · On: Epilogue

I appreciate the way you handled the painful topic of rape. Your story was both sensitive and dramatic. I don't believe Justin would have made it if Brian and Daphne had not convinced him to seek help. Great job and thanks for posting.

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: August 13, 2015 08:50 PM · On: Truth

omg I am so in love - Brian feels like he's failed him twice :(

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: August 13, 2015 07:07 PM · On: Autopilot

Thank goodness Michael knows, but I think he'll keep his secret to Justin, but this is going to break them up, Brian will only be able to cope so long without knowing wtf is up :(

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: August 13, 2015 06:52 PM · On: Wrong

MY HEART IS ACHING! Daphne needs to tell Brian, SOMETHING

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: August 13, 2015 06:52 PM · On: Wrong

MY HEART IS ACHING! Daphne needs to tell Brian, SOMETHING

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: August 13, 2015 06:34 PM · On: Abstract

Oh God, I hope Brian doesn't give up on him :(

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: August 13, 2015 12:02 AM · On: Stained

Oh god, poor Justin, I want to cuddle him so much. Brian needs to know, he wouldn't be mad at him, he'd be angry at Sap, but he'd not be mad at Justin - not now anyway. HE NEEDS HIM TO LOOK AFTER HIM.

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: August 12, 2015 11:54 PM · On: Changes

Oh no, please tell me Daphne calls Brian. I know Justin doesn't want her too, but he'll help, no????????

Reviewer: Nickknack (Anonymous) · Date: June 01, 2015 12:13 AM · On: Epilogue

Wow this was compelling ready. I'm a late comer to QaF fanfiction having only seen the tv series late 2014, it never played in New Zealand until one of our cable channels picked it up. I was hooked immediately even all these years after the series finished. Now I read all the fandom forums and every so often there is a gem and this is definitely one of those. I am looking forward so much to reading more from you. Thank you for writing a great story

Reviewer: sarahyellow (Signed) · Date: January 16, 2014 07:51 PM · On: Stained

If Chris Hobbes was allowed to bash my brains in with a baseball bat, they sure as hell would not care if some disgusting faggot was raped at a party.--That's actually really the exact reasoning you'd expect someone like Justin to use.

Your writing of his internal dialog and how he's thinking/feeling are so perfect and painful. Hearing how he's dreading going back to Brian yet wants it, and all the various ways he imagins Brian will react, is amazing. You are such a good writer!

I also love the in-depth look you give to Brian's previous attempts to heal Justin, and how Justin ponders those times as he's considereing his next move. The shower scene, where he feels dirty and tries to scald himself and uses the violent scrubbie is so real-world, and painful to hear. "Daphne's bar of Dove was dangerously close to dissolving into nothing by the time I was finished"--I like that. Great alliteration, btw, lol.

And finally, it really does sound like Justin has a lot of physical injuries. i doubt he'll be able to hide them from Brian. I just wonder if he'll go and get tested for any... stds, becasue that seems like a risk.

Great chapter :)

Reviewer: sarahyellow (Signed) · Date: January 16, 2014 07:35 PM · On: Changes

I am both happy to have found this story, and disappointed. Happy because I love the plot idea and that you are such a good writer so the story actually reads great, and disappointed because it had just occured to me the other day, to try and write basically the same fic: a what if hurt/comfort piece about that night at the Sapp's party. SIGH. Oh well. kudos cause I really like it so far :)

Reviewer: Chloris01 (Signed) · Date: October 14, 2013 01:35 AM · On: Changes

Your story is simply brilliant.

Reviewer: crazy4tv (Signed) · Date: March 04, 2013 05:16 PM · On: Over

Oh Jesus Christ! I think chapter 27 is my second favorite chapter, for a lot of reasons, but mostly, it's a happy chapter. I could read this chapter over & over again.
My baby finally got some closure! :") He realized it's in his past and not currently physically hurting him. :") 
I know I had said before that the story had made me cry but it hadn't actually made me cry until right now.  ... So happy. 

Reviewer: crazy4tv (Signed) · Date: February 28, 2013 03:23 PM · On: Memories

Damn!!! Chapter 13 gets GRAPHIC!!!! 
I think chapter 13 is the worst chapter yet because you can just picture it and its just horrible
God Damnit Fucking Shit
My heart is broken!!! Shattered into a million little pieces!!! I am finally where they're at!!! That scene was just too real!!! 
I'm picturing that and it's making me cry 
I'm gonna be sick!!!!! 
Make it stop!!!!!!!! 
*Clutching my knees to my chin, rocking back & forth, CRYING* 
I'm not ok! I'm not ok! I'm not ok! I'm not ok! 
Why can't I read faster!? 
Jesus Christ!!!
AUGH!!!! 
Why am I picturing!? Why am I picturing!? Why am I picturing what I'm picturing!? Jesus Christ!!! 
I thought I had cried over this story before. Not even close! 
I can't.... I can't.... I can't continue. 
I am SO in character I'm squeezing my ring, trying to break it, out of frustration!!! 
I am literally hugging my bathtub right now, because... FUCK!!! 
Chapter 13 is like that episode that is SO PAINFUL that you LOVE it and HATE it at the same time! 
That it's like the BEST and the WORST at the same time! 
I seriously need a hug!!!!! 
I am seriously being taken over with feels!!!! 
Hyperventilating!!!
God dammit!!!! 
Emotionally. Physically. Numb. 
Convulsing!!!
Fuck you amazing author and your amazing writing!!!

Reviewer: Shauna (Anonymous) · Date: June 24, 2012 09:48 AM · On: Chance

This is seriously the best piece of fan fiction I have ever read. I literally cried and had to read some parts out loud. It must have been insanely hard to write. I know I bleed with my characters so I can only imagine how difficult it was. If there was a trophy to be handed out for fan fiction stories yours would take home the Oscar. I am so blown away I don't even know how to pay you the tribute you deserve. 

Reviewer: Mary (Signed) · Date: June 12, 2012 12:43 AM · On: Changes

Dear Britin/Strongatheart!

I've read this fic two times and both times it impressed me so deeply I hardly can find words to express my feelings for the story! it's one of the most emotional and psychologically hard thing I've ever read. I even had a depression during the first time of reading - that's how strongly Justin's codition affected me!

Oh and Brian..Don't misunderstand me, I love Brian. but I enjoy sseing him suffering for Justin and being so protective of him!

But at the same time it's so tender, so beautiful and so well-written! Not every good plot is accompanied with such turn of phrase!

Thank you very much for the best fanfiction I've ever read (And believe me, I've read much).

Reviewer: charlotte taylor (Signed) · Date: April 15, 2012 02:07 PM · On: Epilogue

I sat for almost 7hrs cos I had to do this from start to finish.All I can say is you have written a bloody wonderful story for them.Thank you so much.

Reviewer: Cheryl (Anonymous) · Date: March 28, 2012 12:02 AM · On: Epilogue

I'm not sure where I started reading this story, but I loved it.  It took me a while to finally get around to reading the entire story.  I did read some of the chapters as you posted them, but after a while I figured that I'd read it when it was finished, like I do with a lot of lenghty stories.  Anyhoo, I finished reading it last night on the kindle.  I think that many of the series viewers may have wondered 'what if' when Justin went to the Sap's party.  Rape is a terrible thing, but to survive and thrive afterwards is a true testiment to the human spirit.  I really liked how loving and tender Brian was with Justin in helping him overcome this life changing event.  I especially liked the Epilogue as you used it to tie everything together at the end.  Not many authors can do that.

I look forward to reading more of your stories.

Reviewer: Sasha (Signed) · Date: March 08, 2012 07:53 AM · On: Epilogue

Hey,
I loved the story. Thanks!
Sasha

Reviewer: TrinTiff (Signed) · Date: February 19, 2012 09:27 PM · On: Epilogue

I just spent thelast two days reading this who,e thing. It was brilliantly compelling to say the least! You did an outstanding job with a very difficult subject! :-)

Hugs, Cindy

Author's Response:

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it :)

Reviewer: soul1essharpy (Signed) · Date: January 28, 2012 01:29 AM · On: Epilogue

An extrememely excellent story. You did an amazingly tactful job considering the VERY sensitive subject matter. Thank you so much for sharing this story.



Author's Response:

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

Reviewer: Upsadaisymaisie (Anonymous) · Date: January 27, 2012 04:16 AM · On: Epilogue

I'm not actually giving a comment at this time because it's some time since I read the first thirty or so chapters of your story, but now I'm so excited to see that's it's finished that I'm off to start at Chapter 1 again and read the whole lot!  I'm so glad you finally finished 'Turning Point' as I remember it as one of the best stories I'd ever read.  Maybe you'll even take up writing some new B/J fiction for us avid readers.  I'm always wowed at the brilliance of the writing in fanfiction, because I couldn't string two words together.  Thank you so much.



Author's Response:

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing! I'm so glad you enjoyed the story through the first 30 chapters, and I hope you enjoy it as much the second time through. :)

Reviewer: Sab123 (Signed) · Date: January 10, 2012 11:26 PM · On: Tomorrow

"And it was all fucking perfect."

Indeed, it is. What a fucking perfect end to this incredible story.

I am happy you have now written the last chapters, because it so much deserves to be a finished piece of work. The last chapters flow with exactly the beautiful timing and storytelling you accomplished rigth from the beginning.

Thank you very much for this outstanding story.



Author's Response:

Thank you!

I just couldn't not finish it. I'm glad you thought the final chapters worked, and that they weren't disconnected from the rest of the story because of the huge time gap in between posting them.

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. I'm glad you enjoyed the story! :)

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: January 09, 2012 05:44 PM · On: Epilogue

Wow this was of the best fics I have ever read. It was so real and the angst and emotional unheavel was written beautiful thanks Chris



Author's Response:

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading!!

Reviewer: Mariana (Anonymous) · Date: January 09, 2012 03:17 PM · On: Epilogue

WOW what a great surprise . At last the final chapters. I'm just sorry that I'm at work so I can't start reading right away. Please put the word YES on the status of this story. (complited: YES)

Thank you for writing this wonderful tale. I enjoy the ride.

Mariana



Author's Response:

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it when you do read it. (Ahh, it's so great to finally see that word, "yes!" lol.)

Thank you so much for reading and commenting!!

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Anonymous) · Date: November 07, 2009 05:05 PM · On: Over

OMG I adore this fic you are a wonderful writer. This chapter spoke of hope for me all the way through. Justin and Brian both trying for closure knowing the journey has a way to go before it can. With all illnessess it is frustrating the time it takes for a body to heal once the healing starts. We always want our lives back to the place they were before the trauma or illness happened. I see this thread all through the lovely chapter.

Hope, hope, hope thank you



Author's Response:

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :D Yeah, they've still got a way to go, but they are getting there. :)  Thanks for reviewing!

Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: November 06, 2009 08:54 AM · On: Over

Beautiful....  I love that Justin is starting to be "Justin" again..... before it seemed like he was a giant jigsaw puzzle ... and now with Brian and Kathy's help... one by one... the pieces are starting to fit together.. I can't wait to see how Brian's revenge scheme with Carl turns out...



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) It's a slow process, but he's definitely starting to become himself again. Thanks for reading and reviewing :D

Reviewer: manuela (Anonymous) · Date: November 06, 2009 03:23 AM · On: Changes

I loved this chapter, so emotionally beautiful. I love how supportive and patient Brian is, the way he thinks about Justin first and foremost instead of his own needs. I loved Justin "closure" is Brian&Justin together as they used to be.

I can't wait to see what Brian has prepared to get the Sap to pay.

 



Author's Response:

Thank you :) When someone truly needs him, I've always seen Brian as the kind of person to be there for them, no matter what. And I'm glad you liked Justin's "closure." It was one of my favorite parts to write. :)

Thanks for reviewing :D

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: November 06, 2009 12:04 AM · On: Over

omg! so worth the wait. it's getting closer to coming home. together.



Author's Response:

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. :D

Reviewer: Alina (Anonymous) · Date: October 09, 2009 12:42 AM · On: Changes

oh, I just noticed that I left a anonymous review...sorry :)

well, now you know, it was from me ;)

hugs, Alina



Author's Response:

Oops, lol. I responded to that one, too. Thank you again for reviewing :D

Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: October 06, 2009 04:10 PM · On: Trust

Just wow ... I'm speechless, this is such a wonderful emotional story. I'm glad Justin is doing much better.

Hope you update soon, please



Author's Response:

Thank you :) I'm so happy you're enjoying the story, and Justin's recovery. Thanks for r&r-ing :D

Reviewer: cattabella (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2009 11:31 AM · On: Trust

oh lord, that was heartwarming. can't wait for more, don't desert us!



Author's Response:

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing :D

Reviewer: cattabella (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2009 11:12 AM · On: Extraordinary

I am just so relieved you aren't letting the fic die! Very long and rewarding chapter. Lovely.



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :D

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2009 01:02 AM · On: Changes

Oh my god, that was quick! :) Well, I didn't expect an update, but I enjoyed this chapter so much.

I love your 'version' of Brian...he is very, very similar to the 'Season-two-Brian' (after the bashing) and that's SO cute :)

You write very in-character  (do you say that? I mean the opposite of out-of-character ;) ) which is totally  amazing, because there are few writers who can do that.

 Oh, and I really wanna know what Brian and Carl are planning...please, release us soon :)



Author's Response:

I absolutely love sweet, caring, post-bashing Brian, and that's always how I see him reacting when serious h/c situations come up where he is the one doing the comforting. I'm so glad you like the version of him in this story, and that you think I'm writing IC characters...I'm always worried about making Brian too schmoopy. And I promise there will definitely be a lot more on Brian and Carl's plan. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing :D

Reviewer: judi (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2009 12:44 AM · On: Extraordinary

Well, I guess I'm one of the lucky ones that hadn't read chapter by chapter but the whole thing in one fell swoop.  I was happy to start getting some light to read in the last two chapters and I'm looking forward to his recovery.

You do write long chapters so of course they take time.  But if there's too much time, you lose the sense of it.  You have created a definite mood that I hope you'll be able to maintain, especially as we watch him recover.  Thanks for the story.  I like it a lot and look forward to the next chapter.

Judi



Author's Response:

I'm so glad you're enjoying the story, and Justin's recovery :) I definitely hope to maintain the "mood" on my end as I write, too. Thank you for reading and reviewing :D

Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: October 05, 2009 09:08 PM · On: Memories

OMG I can't stop reading this story, this is so good, so emotional, so ... so wonderful writen. I started reading today and I will finish the rest of the chapters today.

* runs of to the next chapter, hugs *



Author's Response:

Thank you so much :) I'm so happy you like it. Thanks for reading and reviewing :D

Reviewer: emd (Anonymous) · Date: October 05, 2009 12:02 AM · On: Trust

Omg, a new chapter! Can't wait to see what Brian is planning for Gary. Hope he nails that sucker soon lol. More please :-)



Author's Response:

There will be hell to pay, for sure. ;) Thanks for reviewing :D

Reviewer: scrub13 (Signed) · Date: October 04, 2009 09:03 AM · On: Trust

I've been reading this story for quite a while and just wanted to say how much I love its depth of both tragedy and beauty. It is truly amazing how one decsion, one moment can have such a profound impact on a person's life and the levels of cruelty we humans are capable of heaping on each other.

This story is also testimony to the resiliancy of the human spirit and the power of love in a person's life. I love how real the emotions are in your story and how there are no quick fixes and that everyone is flawed and not expected to simply move on to advance the next plotline.

I am wondering what devious plot Brian and Carl are hatching.



Author's Response:

Thank you so much. I'm so happy you're enjoying the story, and I'm glad that it feels realistic, which has been one of the things I've worried most about...keeping it interesting while keeping it real. And there will be more on Brian and Carl's plan later, for sure :)

Thank you so much again for your kind review :)

Reviewer: HalfTime1030 (Signed) · Date: October 04, 2009 06:28 AM · On: Trust

Beautiful. :)

(and I'm quite curious as to what Brian's plotting w/Carl...)



Author's Response:

Thank you, glad you liked it :) There will definitely be more on Brian and Carl's plot later. Thanks for reviewing :D

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: October 04, 2009 04:46 AM · On: Trust

thank you so much for this update.

he's starting to feel like himself again. slowly, but he's getting there. you can tell just by how much his dreams have changed.

lindsay hit the nail on the head. as with the bashing, this happened to him too. not physically but yeah mentally. justin's fears and pains are his fears and pains added to only his fears that justin doesn't know. brian won't let him see.

the trust issue is a big thing for justin and brian giving him that much to know that he wouldn't try suicide again says so much more than he could ever ever hope for.



Author's Response:

Brian has certainly gone through it all with Justin, but as you said, he's beginning to trust him more and more. :) Thanks for reviewing, I'm glad you liked it :D

Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: October 04, 2009 03:47 AM · On: Trust

I am thrilled you updated so soon... I love that Justin and Brian are finally  trusting each other more and more... and that Justin is starting to be comfortable with Brian physically... I have one question.. where have Sap and the other bastards who raped Justin been all these months??



Author's Response:

Thank you :) I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Brian and Justin are definitely moving into new/old territory physically. As for Sap, there's going to be more later on what he's been up to these last few months. Thanks for reviewing :D

Reviewer: alys (Anonymous) · Date: October 03, 2009 10:36 PM · On: Trust

beautiful, love the whole/ tie/ pills nightstand conversation. truly shows how much brian cares, above and beyond his words



Author's Response:

Thanks :D Brian really does care, so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank for reviewing :D

Reviewer: Manuela (Anonymous) · Date: October 03, 2009 08:24 PM · On: Trust

thanks for the new chapter, which was as great as the rest of the story.

I really like that you stayed loyal to canon and wrote Michael and Lindsay as good friends, instead of making them uncaring or something like that as it sometimes happens in fics. I loved to see they know Brian and understand him as they often did on the show.

The dinner with Jennifer was a beautiful piece, I'm glad to see she nows knows and understands Brian and Brian&Justin more than she did before.

I admit I was worried about the pills. When Justin found them I wasn't sure of what to expect. I was happy to see he didn't take and abuse them and I was also happy to see that Brian knew and chose to trust Justin, at least to a certain level. I loved the line "you're worth too much, Justin...to take a chance over.” So true and so beautiful.

Last thing I want to say is that I love your chapters are so long, because it makes me completely immerse in the story and its atmoshpere and emotions. When chapters are too short I find it more difficult to do that.

I can't wait for the next chapter, keep up the great work!



Author's Response:

Thanks :D I never understand why Michael and Lindsay always seem to be written as the bad guys. They make mistakes where Brian is concerned, but they both really love him. I'm glad you liked the scene with Jennifer, and Brian's line about Justin :) Thanks so much for reviewing :D

Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: September 27, 2009 02:16 PM · On: Extraordinary

How wonderful that Justin was finally able to complete a drawing of Brian. I knew that the one thing that was missing was the bottom half of Brian's body that Justin had been unable to draw.

He is making such strides and I'm glad that he is seeing just how far he has come.

So Brian, Ted, Mel and Carl are up to something?!



Author's Response:

His artistic self is finally catching up with his emotional healing. :)

Not exactly...they're not all up to something...I promise there will be more on this later. ;)

Thanks for reading and reviewing :D

Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: September 26, 2009 03:31 PM · On: Promise

Poor Justin! I was so happy that he had gone to Woody's with the guys, but worried about him too. Still making little steps, each day he's getting better. Getting a little more of himself back.



Author's Response:

He's certainly getting better, however long it takes to get himself back ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing! :D

Reviewer: Alina (Anonymous) · Date: September 25, 2009 09:56 PM · On: Changes

I just wanted to say, I totally love this fic! It's so...intensive. And I could never stop reading, even if the next update would be in 6 months :) (Don't take that serious ;)

And I think it's great that the chapters are that long...even if it is a bit difficult for me, since I'm not a native speaker, I'm from Germany. (So, sorry for my bad english)

I'm sooo looking forward to the next update! I love that Justin makes such progress :)



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story. (And don't worry, I plan to update a lot sooner than six months ;) )  And your english seems great to me. I've been taking a course in Spanish, and as a result, have a new appreciation for how hard it is to learn a new language, lol.

Thank you again for reading and reviewing :D

Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: September 25, 2009 03:35 PM · On: Time

I wonder what Brian is up to! So curious as to what those phone calls are about. He has to realize that Justin is going to worry about it, even with his so called answers.

Glad the sleeping pills are helping, its good that he's fnally getting a full nights rest.



Author's Response:

Hmm, he's definitely up to something.... And true, they'll never stop worrying about each other. ;)

Thanks for reviewing :D

Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: September 25, 2009 03:17 PM · On: Extraordinary

It was definety worth the wait..but..try not to wait this long in the future..lol... as for the chapter.. it was wonderful seeing Justin become more comfortable about everything...especially with Brian... update soon



Author's Response:

Thank you :D Lol sorry for the wait, it really couldn't be helped, unfortunately. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. Thanks for r&r-ing! :D

Reviewer: HalfTime1030 (Signed) · Date: September 25, 2009 06:11 AM · On: Extraordinary

totally loved it!! This is such a fantastic story - it's well worth the wait every time! :)



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying it :D

Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: September 25, 2009 04:57 AM · On: Awakening

So close, but yet so far. It is more than Justin was able to do weeks ago. I can only imagine how frustrating it is for him. He wants his life back, but he keeps hitting this wall. He'll be ok though, Brian will make sure of it.



Author's Response:

He's frustrated, but he is taking his life back, slowly but surely. ;) Thanks for commenting :D

Reviewer: EstherGreenwood (Signed) · Date: September 25, 2009 01:22 AM · On: Extraordinary

I'm still reading. :) And yes, I think you've earned a pass from being pelted by the peanut gallery with rotten fruit. Shit happens.



Author's Response:

Thanks, I'm glad you're still reading. :D And thank you very much for not pelting me with rotten fruit, LOL. Losing my laptop was certainly not by choice. ;)  

Thanks again for r&r-ing :D

Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: September 24, 2009 03:24 PM · On: Choice

Its been awhile since I've read this. Didn't realize I had gotten so far behind. Well, I'm so glad to see Justin getting some of that fighting spirit back. That spark that Brian saw in his eyes was a good sign too.

I hpe Justin gets to the point where he will stop blaming himself for this. At least he knows Brian's right, that it was Sap's fault, his heart just needs to believe it.



Author's Response:

He's definitely getting there, little by little. And with Brian's help, he'll just keep getting better :)

Thanks for R&R-ing :D

Reviewer: emd (Anonymous) · Date: September 24, 2009 04:14 AM · On: Extraordinary

I'm definitely still interested and reading. So thrilled to see an update! In the meanwhile I've been re-reading the previous chapters :-) This story is so good that it's always worth the wait. Hope you continue writing.



Author's Response:

Thanks! I'm so happy you're still reading and enjoying the story :D Thanks for reviewing :)

Reviewer: Sunny (Anonymous) · Date: September 24, 2009 03:59 AM · On: Extraordinary

I´m happy that your computer is working again and that you´re able to post again. I´m certainly still interested in your story and loved that chapter.

Hugs, Sunny



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm so glad you're still reading and I'm happy you enjoyed the chapter :D Thanks for R&R-ing ;)

Reviewer: EssentialBliss (Anonymous) · Date: September 24, 2009 03:23 AM · On: Changes

I love it! I am still reading and was thrilled to see that you had uploaded a new chapter. Thank you!



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm so glad you're still reading and enjoying. Thanks for reviewing :D

Reviewer: Cait (Anonymous) · Date: September 24, 2009 12:28 AM · On: Extraordinary

It was wonderful!  Just wanted to let you know I'm still reading and have all along and it's always worth the wait!!!



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm so glad you're still reading and enjoying the story. Thanks for r&r-ing  :D

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: September 23, 2009 11:00 PM · On: Extraordinary

omg what an amazing chapter.

you can tell just by his thoughts that things are getting better. slowly, but definitely surly better. kathy's exercise of writing what good thing happened that day or week was a way of finding a bright spot mixed somewhere in all the gloom. daphne pointing out how much things really did change in the last four months, making him realize that life was getting better was what he needed.

his frustration at not being able to finish the drawings of brian is because the closeness that they shared from having sex is missing. being able to watch brian in the shower,being able to lie with him naked back to naked chest, having brian lay on the sofa naked and him draw him without freaking out just proves that the day they do have sex again is coming closer.



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :D

Things are definitely getting better, however slowly, and between Justin's friends, Kathy, and Brian, he's starting to see that. And that day with Brian is certainly drawing closer ;)

Thanks again for reading and reviewing :D

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: September 23, 2009 09:53 PM · On: Changes

sorry you had trouble with your computer.

I'm glad you're still writing this, because I'm still reading and absolutely loving your story. And your style is great, I really like it.

I loved the entire chapter, but my favorite was when Justin could draw Brian again. Really beautifully written. This line really got to me, for some reason:

"Four months and one week after the party, I drew my boyfriend naked."

It's kinda obvious, it's what the chapter is about, but said like that it really got to me what Justin's been going through.

I hope you keep writing and finish this, cause it's one of my favorite stories.

P.S. Kinney McSkinney cracked me up, it's genius!

 



Author's Response:

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying it.

I actually had that line planned at the very beginning of the chapter. ;) And I'm glad you liked Kinney McSkinney, lol. :D

I definitely plan to keep writing this. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing :D

Reviewer: eringrace (Anonymous) · Date: September 23, 2009 08:09 PM · On: Changes

Great chapter.  So happy to see this story updated this morning.



Author's Response:

Thank you :D I'm glad you liked it!

Reviewer: Fiona (Anonymous) · Date: September 19, 2009 07:28 PM · On: Promise

This story really resonates with me. Thanks for all your hard work - it is so appreciated.



Author's Response:

I'm so glad you're enjoying the fic! :) Thank you for reading and reviewing :D

Reviewer: lmccormick (Anonymous) · Date: August 23, 2009 09:00 PM · On: Promise

it's wonderful when are new chapters forthcoming/



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the story :)

I'm not really sure when the next chapter will be up. It's finished and ready to go, but unfortunately, my computer (along with the chapter) is currently in repair, and I didn't get the chance to back up the file. So whenever I get my computer back, the next chapter will be up.

Thanks for reading and reviewing :)

Reviewer: manu (Anonymous) · Date: August 16, 2009 05:50 AM · On: Changes

I found your fic a couple of days ago and I've already read all the chapters you wrote so far. I'm really loving it, you're a great writer. I can't wait for a new chapter! I guess Brian is working on making Sap pay for what he did to Justin? I'm looking forward to see what he's cooking up.



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the fic so far.

Brian is definitely cooking something up. ;) No one gets away with hurting Justin.

Thanks for reading and reviewing :)

Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: August 04, 2009 04:06 AM · On: Changes

Yes! I havn't been going to MW for a few weeks now, it's summer and I needed some outdoor activity (lost 20 lbs in the process) BUT what a lovely welcome back to find an update from you.

The shower "scene" was perfect. I liked that Brian notiched Justin checking him out! BRAVA!



Author's Response:

Most of my outdoor "activity" this summer has consisted of lying in the sun and floating in the pool, lol. And congrats! :D

It was a pretty frustrating scene to write (and rewrite, and re-rewrite...) so I'm glad you liked that part. Thanks for reading and commenting :D

Reviewer: emd (Anonymous) · Date: July 30, 2009 02:07 AM · On: Promise

Thanks for the update. This just keeps getting better and better :-) Can't wait for more.



Author's Response:

Thank you :D Glad you liked it!

Reviewer: Bliss (Anonymous) · Date: July 28, 2009 04:21 PM · On: Promise

Wow, another great chapter.


I was so happy to see the update. I am really happy that Justin is making progress.



Author's Response:

I'm so glad you liked it :D Thanks for reading and commenting!

Reviewer: cattabella (Anonymous) · Date: July 28, 2009 11:09 AM · On: Promise

As always you balance angst and the hope of recovery perfectly. Can't wait for more.



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :D

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: July 28, 2009 09:23 AM · On: Promise

thrilled to see this update.

brian's dream was a bit scary. nobody but justin knows how this whole thing effected brian except maybe daphne. justin is too stubborn for his own good sometimes and brian should never second guess himself. even if justin had gotten mad at him for following him into the bathroom it would have been an emotion he hadn't felt in a long while.

dinner is nice, but is brian planning on staying away if carl will be there so that justin doesn't get upset or be there to get justin upset?



Author's Response:

Thank you :D Glad you liked the update.

Justin is a lot like Brian in the way that he's too stubborn for his own good. But in this case, Brian definitely knew best.

There's going to be more on the Carl thing later, but I will say that it doesn't have to do with upsetting Justin.

Thanks again for reading and commenting :D

Reviewer: Bliss (Anonymous) · Date: June 22, 2009 11:35 PM · On: Time

I am so happy to see that the new chapter is up. It is great as usual. I love that you have Brian saying "It's only time"



Author's Response:

Thank you :D I'm glad you liked the chapter, and Brian's line. Thanks for commenting!

Reviewer: alys (Anonymous) · Date: June 22, 2009 11:09 PM · On: Time

beautiful. brian needs to open up a little more, no secrets. justin needs to relax more. it will happen, the desire to try again will overcome the fear.

 

 



Author's Response:

Thanks :) Don't worry, Brian won't be able to keep his secrets for too long. And Justin still has some hurdles to overcome, but eventually he'll be able to relax a little more, too. :) Thanks for commenting!

Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: June 22, 2009 05:15 AM · On: Time

 

Just caught up with this story... My heart breaks for both Brian and Justin.. I really hope all Brian's secret phone calls have something to do with getting revenge on that  F#$king S.O.B.  Sap...  update soon..



Author's Response:

The phone calls? They might. ;)

Thanks for commenting. I'm glad you like it :)

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: June 21, 2009 06:15 AM · On: Time

what a great chapter. both have the patience of saints although justin's is waning.

experimenting with what he can take,wants and doesn't want to do are a step in the right direction i think. it can only help right?

just so you know, i love brian's lesbian thoughts. they make him more human.



Author's Response:

Thank you :D

Justin's patience is wearing thin, but experimenting is definitely a step in the right direction for them both :)

I'm so glad you love Brian's lesbianism, haha. I'm always afraid I'm making him too mushy.

Thanks for commenting :)

Reviewer: Cait (Anonymous) · Date: June 21, 2009 05:25 AM · On: Time

Perfect!  When I saw this update I almost screamed and you certainly did not dissapoint.  It was amazing just like every other chapter you've written.  The "only time" killed me (in teh best way possible). 

Author's Response:

Thank you :) I'm glad you liked the chapter. And...sorry for killing you with the only time thing...lol. ;)

Reviewer: emd (Anonymous) · Date: June 21, 2009 04:42 AM · On: Time

Really love this fic and your writing. Thanks for the update! Definitely worth the wait. Hope you update soon. :-)



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying it :)

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Anonymous) · Date: June 20, 2009 08:33 PM · On: Time

I love this fic it is so intense, each POV so in the moment and both of them trying to get through another minute.

 Brillant brillant work thank you

 



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm so glad you like it. It really is a minute-by-minute process, but they're slowly getting through it. :)

Reviewer: Sunny (Anonymous) · Date: June 20, 2009 02:26 PM · On: Awakening

Just yesterday I thought about you and this fic and if there would be a new chapter soon and TADAHHH here it is. It was certainly worth the wait. I love your style and the emotions you can create. You once started a story called Live like music. Will you go on with that story any time soon?

Hugs, Sunny 



Author's Response:

Thank you :) I know I've been really horrible about updating lately, but I'm so happy you thought it was worth the wait! I'll try to have the next chapter up sooner.

I honestly kind of got caught up in this fic and forgot about Live Like Music. I might try to continue that if I can, now that I think of it. :)

Reviewer: cattabella (Anonymous) · Date: June 20, 2009 12:48 PM · On: Time

Guh. Wonderful. Absolutly fantastic. I have watching for the next chapter for awhile and when I saw it today I was so happy. Can't wait for more



Author's Response:

Thank you :D I'm so happy you liked it.

Reviewer: Bliss (Anonymous) · Date: June 14, 2009 02:06 PM · On: Changes

I just reread(having been reading every update) the story so far and I just love your writingstyle and feel the emotion in this story. I hope you update soon.

Author's Response:

Hey, I'm so glad you like it, and especially that you thought it was worth a re-read :) I know I've been slacking on the updates lately, but the next chapter is almost done, and I'm going to try to update quicker in the future.

Thanks for reviewing :)

Reviewer: EstherGreenwood (Signed) · Date: May 12, 2009 11:05 AM · On: Changes

Progress is progress. Very nice chapter. You're definitely gifted in that this is a slow burning story without being draggy at all.

Author's Response:

Thank you :) Progress is definitely progress, no matter how small. I've really been worried about it dragging lately, every chapter it seems like it ends up longer than I originally planned, so I'm relieved to hear that you don't think it does. Thanks for reviewing :)

Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: May 11, 2009 07:48 AM · On: Awakening

 *weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep*

Brian needs a sleeping pill too. And they need to SLEEP together... all modeled in clay together... for about 18 hours.... that's all I have to say for now.

Love it.... in the most perverted of ways. 

Author's Response: Hey :) I'm so glad you liked it, even in the most perverted of ways ;)  Thanks for reviewing :)

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Anonymous) · Date: May 09, 2009 06:47 PM · On: Awakening

I love this fic I keep it in my favourites in case I miss a chapter so I can hunt it down if RL gets too hard.

Brian and Justin both wanting the same thing to get back to the special life they had. Brian is realising how special their life was so he works as hard as Justin to get them there, look forward to next chapter :)Chris



Author's Response:

I'm so glad you're enjoying it :) Brian and Justin are both finally on the same page, and they're working hard to get back to where they were before.

Thanks for reviewing, I really appreciate it :)

Reviewer: Memo (Anonymous) · Date: May 09, 2009 03:42 PM · On: Awakening

Wow, you almost made me cry... again.

This is one of the best stories! So heartbreaking and insightful! I'm checking the site every day hoping that you uploaded a new chapter.



Author's Response:

Sorry about almost making you cry...though I guess it means I'm doing something right, haha. ;) I'm so glad you're enjoying the story! Thanks for reviewing, I appreciate it :)

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: May 09, 2009 09:44 AM · On: Awakening

again, the beginning was so bright. justin was sleeping even if it was due to the pills, without nightmares. brian was sleeping. things were comfortable. the ending was heartbreaking.

will it ever get better while they're still together? how much longer can they go on?



Author's Response:

I've been trying to kind of balance the happy parts with the bad ones, because Justin really is making progress, even if he's not completely better yet. It's not going to be easy, but things are going to continue to get better for them as Justin tries to heal. Thanks for reviewing :)

Reviewer: EMD (Anonymous) · Date: April 21, 2009 12:56 AM · On: Choice

Yay a new chapter! Happy to see Justin making progress. I am so addicted to this :-)

Author's Response:

I'm glad you liked it :D Thanks for reviewing :)

Reviewer: coldandplanetary (Anonymous) · Date: April 19, 2009 05:06 PM · On: Choice

I thought I'd drop a quick note to say that I really love this story. Thanks for taking the time. :)

Author's Response: Hey coldandplanetary :) I'm so glad you're enjoying the story. Thanks for reviewing :)

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: April 19, 2009 07:32 AM · On: Choice

the beginning, i adored. they were almost themselves again. almost. 

therapy, hard to take. the meds will help him start putting his life back in order. and as much as brian hates therapists and the meds they perscribe i'm glad he's going along and not voicing his opinion. justin knows how he feels.

the argument, i can see brian trying to get his point across. he's right. if justin going to the party and having happen what happened then he's as much at fault for letting chris take a bat to justin's head.

the fault lies only with chris and the sap.

 



Author's Response:

Thanks :) I really enjoyed writing the beginning, I thought they deserved a little bit of a light hearted moment after all that stress.

Brian usually knows when to let things go, and he's definitely going to this time. He's willing to try anything right now.

I'm glad you liked Brian trying to open Justin's eyes. It's completely and totally Chris and Sap's fault, Justin just needs to see that.

Thanks for reviewing :) Glad you liked the chapter.

Reviewer: gerri (Signed) · Date: April 18, 2009 08:34 PM · On: Choice

That was such a wonderful chapter to read. I have had glimpses of hope for the last couple of chapters, but that was the first real sighting.

I love that Brian is helping in more ways than he knows just yet. I am so glad Justin has again learnt that it is important to know when to ask for or accept help.

 No more being the victim, yay Justin!



Author's Response:

Thank you :) They're definitely starting to turn things around, and Justin accepting help is just another step in the right direction for  them both. He's taking back his life again. :)

Thanks for reading and reviewing :)

Reviewer: 7qt (Signed) · Date: April 04, 2009 03:48 AM · On: Survivor

I could've -Maybe should've written after every chapter that I read -But didn't want to delay goin' to the next chapter -You've done such a wonderful job at writing feelings with such clarity and such discription of their life -It is really remakable -Its like readin' a fuckin' novel-I loved it -Its really great- Am looking forward to reading further chapters an' can't wait for the day when they can actually have great sex and make love together -the healing is slow but as they say -Time is a tremendous healer which has patience and immence power of pulling you back from the brink of life to make you walk 'Tall' again 'n' live with love and hope -I'm sure Brian 'n' Justin too will find each other as the soothing magic of time fills their heart 'n' soul -You're doin so well-Post more soon-We're waitin' -



Author's Response:

That's okay, just that you reviewed is appreciated :) I'm so glad you're enjoying the story, and I'm flattered that you like it so much. You're right, Brian and Justin are making great strides toward healing, and with time, things will start getting a lot better for them. More is on the way, I promise. Thanks again :)

Reviewer: Lish (Anonymous) · Date: March 31, 2009 02:47 PM · On: Survivor

I have so much love for this story, you make it so real and not sappy. I just love it more please?

Author's Response:

Thank you :) Glad you're enjoying the story. More is on the way :)

Reviewer: emd (Anonymous) · Date: March 27, 2009 02:22 AM · On: Changes

Recently discovered this fic and just wanted to say I love it. Very IC. Looking forward for more!

Author's Response: Thank you :) Glad you're enjoying it. More is coming soon. Thanks for r&r-ing :)

Reviewer: siren (Anonymous) · Date: March 26, 2009 10:37 AM · On: Survivor

great story so far...not great in it's happy, but very compelling and fascinating.

as soon as i started reading, i couldn't stop, i can't wait to read more



Author's Response: I'm happy you like it :) More is on the way soon. Thanks for r&r-ing :)

Reviewer: cattabella (Anonymous) · Date: March 26, 2009 10:11 AM · On: Survivor

that was perfect, so well-paced and excellently crafted. What can I say? You have a gift!

Author's Response:

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for reading and commenting :)

Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: March 26, 2009 06:27 AM · On: Survivor

:)

Author's Response: :D

Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: March 26, 2009 02:22 AM · On: Survivor

Justin is making such strides right now. I'm so glad he went to the dinner and enjoyed himself. He needed to be among his "family" again. I'm also glad that his test turned out ok. Such a relief for him and Brian.

Author's Response:

He really did need a happy night with the people he cares about. I didn't have the heart to make him HIV+ right now. He's entering a healing stage, and he'll continue to make strides toward getting better. :) Thanks for reading and reviewing :)

Reviewer: Tee (Anonymous) · Date: March 25, 2009 11:27 PM · On: Survivor

Justin is getting better. It will just take time. I can't wait until he is ready to have sex with Brian again. I think when Sap pays, Justin will feel a sense of closure and that will help.

As for Brian, his feelings regarding fantasizing about Justin needs to be addressed in therapy.

I look forward to more. Please update soon. This story is getting better and better/



Author's Response:

He is getting better, day by day, and as he does, he'll start getting more physical with Brian. And there's going to be a mention of Sap sometime in the next few chapters...  More is coming soon, thanks for reading and rewiewing :)

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: March 25, 2009 11:13 PM · On: Survivor

i feel that this chapter is their turning point. the dinner at deb's was a big step for him. i can understand why jennifer wasn't there. he wanted to belong again and they let him. she wouldn't have. he talk with ben set his mind in the right direction also. he was living through it even without noticing that that was what he was doing.

brian, omg brian. when in love he loves forever and with everything he's got. this didn't just happen to justin it happened to both of them. his thoughts in the shower broke my heart but made me so damn pround of him. "He was worth everything." i'm so glad he finally realizes it.

the phone call couldn't have come at a better time. i think justin will be able to into his next therapy session with a little bit more weight off his shoulders. he's drawing again of happier things. he rated his day saturday with a 5 and he got the call that he's okay. yeah i would definitely say it was a truning point for them.

you are doing a fantastic job with this story. just wanted you to know that it's highly appreciated.



Author's Response:

It was a turning point for them both, and one of the first happy experiences Justin has had in a while. He needed a night with his friends, and like you said, to belong again.

I agree about Brian, in cannon he always seemed like the kind of person that, once he cares about someone, there's no letting go for him. He's been with Justin through every part of this, in one way or another, and as Justin starts to heal, so will he.

He's still got a way to go, but he's doing so much better than he was, even therapy will be a little easier as he starts to get better.

Thank you so much :) I'm glad you're still enjoying the story, thanks for reading and reviewing :)

Reviewer: gerri (Signed) · Date: March 25, 2009 08:01 PM · On: Survivor

I noticed something today and it is such a testiment to your writing. Justin is getting better, even if he doesn't realise. It may be small steps but it's there and you have been so cleaver to have managed it so quietly that I had almost not have noticed, just like him.

Author's Response: Thank you :) Justin is getting better, little by little, even when he doesn't think he is. Thanks again for reading and reviewing :)

Reviewer: gerri (Signed) · Date: March 13, 2009 08:46 PM · On: Scars

It's a start.

Author's Response: It certainly is ;)

Reviewer: cattabella (Anonymous) · Date: March 11, 2009 11:13 AM · On: Scars

Hope you are feeling better and getting over being sick!

Another touching, wonderful chapter.



Author's Response: Thanks, I'm feeling a lot better :) And I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter :)

Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: March 11, 2009 01:57 AM · On: Scars

Great chapter! Justin is really making progress. Michael was a friend and didn't stick his foot in his mouth. He was actually sensative to Justin and Brian's needes!

Justin still has a ways to go, but he's doing so much better than he was. I think the dinner will be good for him...I hope!



Author's Response:

He certainly is :) He's got a while to go, but he's getting there.  Mikey does have a habit of saying exactly the wrong thing at exactly the wrong time, but I like to think he has his not-so-cring-worthy moments on occasion, too. ;) Thanks for reading and reviewing :)

Reviewer: alys (Anonymous) · Date: March 10, 2009 12:37 PM · On: Scars

A beautiful chapter. Glad Mikie is clueless or brillant in this chapter. Brian is great, even finally admitting Justin is his partner. Admitting his own fears about Justin.

Author's Response: Thank you :) I like to think Mikey has his moments, whether intentional or not ;) Brian and Justin are both facing some of their worst fears, and finally starting to come out on the other side of things. Brian's usually the last one to grasp onto his own feelings, but he gets there...eventually...haha. Thanks for reading and reviewing :)

Reviewer: EstherGreenwood (Signed) · Date: March 10, 2009 10:44 AM · On: Scars

I'm happy to see an update for this but I'm sorry that you were sick. Hope you're doing better.

It's so great to see Justin making progress. I have to mention again that I love the realistic pacing.



Author's Response:

Thanks, I'm feeling a lot better now :) And fortunately, Justin is getting there, too. He's got a long way to go, but he and Brian will make it. Thanks for reading and reviewing :)

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: March 10, 2009 07:26 AM · On: Scars

amazing chapter. from the beginning when he wouldn't open his mouth to the end where he was sitting around talking and laughing with brian and michael. what a change. i think having brian read about the dreams is what is getting him to open up more. he doesn't have to hide anything now brian knows it all.

i hope brian understands the signifigance of the number doe justin's feelings. wed and thurs. were the two days furthrest from his therapy which is why the numbers were higher.

him wanting to go to deb's is a giant step for him but i'd like to see jennifer and daphne there also.



Author's Response: I really wanted to show that, while Justin still has plenty of issues to work through, he is starting out on the road to recovery. The no-secrets rule with Brian is an important part of Justin getting better...he relies on Brian to help him through this, and to do that, they need everything to be open between them. Dinner at Debbie's is definitely a huge step, he's finally trying to start taking his life back.

Thanks for reading and reviewing :)

 

Reviewer: cattabella (Anonymous) · Date: February 25, 2009 01:14 AM · On: Reason

I am so glad you have been updating this! I hadn't checked it for awhile and then when I did there were several new chapters up. this is still the best fic of this type I have ever read. I know this plot is done a lot, but this is realistic and very sensitive to a horrific topic. Really well done. I look forward to your next update!

Author's Response:

Thanks so much :) I'm really glad you're enjoying the fic, and that you think it's realistic and sensitive about the topic it deals with. I've been nervous since the beginning about making it 'real,' since it is such a difficult subject to deal with. Thanks again for reading and reviewing :)

Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: February 22, 2009 04:30 AM · On: Changes

Thanks so much for the update! This story is so good, I wish I could write like this. Unfortunately it raises the bar to a whole new level so there are only like a handful of stories I can stand to read in MW now...

Kathy is good, I can see that right away, and as Justin can can see a tiny light at the end of the tunnel... that's a start. But Oh they have been through so much, it's amazing how strong Brian is. Any normal person would break... hope he doesn't...

Author's Response:

Thank you *blushes* :) Kathy is definitely an improvement to their situation, and Brian's love for Justin and his will to help them both out of this gives him his strength. Hopefully it's enough for them. 

Thanks for reading and reviewing :)

Reviewer: Leigha (Anonymous) · Date: February 19, 2009 10:00 AM · On: Changes

I have been following this since chapter one. Honestly, your updates are one of the things I look forward to most every week.

Author's Response: Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the fic :)

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