Reviewer: Purple (Signed) · Date: March 13, 2014 07:49 AM · On: Surprises
Oh no. I hope Lindsey isn't causing to much trouble between Justin and Brian.
Reviewer: Lucy (Anonymous) · Date: June 23, 2013 02:37 AM · On: Surprises
Great story!
Author's Response: Hi, Lucy! Michal and I thank you very much for reading and for the comments.:) We are working on Ch. 14 right now, and the angst is about to ramp up big time! It should be posted very soon. So glad that you are enjoying it.:) Thank you again for taking the time to review; it is greatly appreciated.:) *Hugs* ~Michal and Kim
Reviewer: lindc (Anonymous) · Date: June 15, 2013 04:38 AM · On: Surprises
up from my nap-I found out something more upsetting BB may be leaving here to go to another hospital in another state. Needless to say I am very depressed.He said it is not etched in stone yet. H e is just too good and people want him everywhere. Just have to wait and see. Kepp your fingers crossed that if he goes I can go too-either that or I will have to hang up my hat as I can't imagine working for or with anyone else. Just a fyi moment I saw something ob line that caught my eye. It seems Pittsburg is having a big Pride Concert on Liberty Avenue on Saturday and Adam Lambert is doing a concert. How cool is that. I would loved to have gone-wrong place wrong tiome. I went to a pride years ago. So much fun to people watch. lol
Author's Response: Hi, lindc! That would be a real shame if both Brian and you were separated, and if you decided to no longer work in your profession. I can understand how you feel, but hospitals need more people with your dedication and compassion. That would be a big loss. I'm sorry to hear that he may be leaving. He must really be a valuable member of the team to be in such demand. I wonder what Lee will do if you and Brian leave. Keep me advised on what happens!
That's funny about the Pride concert, because I was actually ON Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh last September when I went to visit a couple of friends! I even took a photo of it. Very appropriate. How great it would have been to have had the QAF con there during that time! I know a lot of friends who are great fans of Adam's. I'll have to mention that to my friend who lives in Pittsburgh in case she wants to go.
Some of the QAF con attendees went to the LA Pride last weekend, but others had to give up because of how far they had to walk from the parking lot. It would have been great to have gone, though.
Good luck to all of you! Let me know what happens. *Hugs* ~Kim
Reviewer: lindc (Anonymous) · Date: June 15, 2013 12:44 AM · On: Surprises
Well!! here I am back in the good ole U.S. of A. Got back at 3:00 this a.m. Am a little jet-lagged but not too bad. This story you guys have put down here is so good. You two make a good team. Sort of like Meredeth and Thyme on another site. You should write more together. I am looking forward to the next chapters when the shit hits the fan. Should be quite an upset for one person especially. My trip was wonderful, did a lot of things and saw lots of interesting things. The nite life there is never-ending, so much to do. I went on your profile page and caught up with all you lucky folks did at the con. My god I was surprised to see hairy Gale. Randy never changes does he?? Still our never aging Peter Pan. He still looks seventeen.I think I caught a glimpse of you. Right?? at the closing ceremonies??? You won a chair. Wow!! You have good luck. What is next on your agenda? are there more places to go to see them. Is Spain an option? I wasn't sure if there was another QAF con there. It seems our accident prone guy has done it again. I don't know what I am going to do with him. I will be going back to work Sunday night as it is very chaotic at the hospital right now-so they are glad I am back and want me to come in on Sunday instead of Tuesday. Well I guess I better get my place shipshaped up and take a nap. lol
Author's Response: Hi, lindc! Welcome back! I've missed you.;) I'm so glad that you had such a good time on your trip.;) Yes, the famous chair arrived today via UPS. It will have a cherished spot somewhere - maybe my bedroom. Will be the closest I'll come to having Gale in there - ha! And yes, I did win it - but at auction. Cost me a pretty penny, too. I should have probably bid on Randy's as well, or even his alone. But I didn't know if I would ever see Gale in person again, so I thought I'd rather have something from him for now.
The only other event featuring Gale and Randy that I know of is the Bilboa con next March. I'm thinking of going, but I'm afraid by the time I find out if I can go all the good events with them will be sold out. Will have to see. Would love to meet some of the online friends that will be going, along with some others I met at Cologne that are going.
Don't know if I told you about their gifts that I gave them, but you may have seen them on my LJ. I was so happy that they signed my copy of them. I wasn't sure they would do that. It was hard to tell what Gale thought of his, but Randy had a smile on his face, so I think he liked his at least.
Okay, back to the story! Thanks for the compliments for Michal and me. I am really enjoying helping to write this story. The most critical - and angst-filled part - is coming up soon, and yes, Gus figures to be the most upset about it. But there will be some twists and turns that maybe readers will not foresee as well.
So good to hear from you again! Tell Lee to behave himself for a while (if he can!), and that I am working on the update to "Heart's Desire." It's up next.:) *Hugs* ~Kim and Michal
Reviewer: LEE (Anonymous) · Date: June 12, 2013 10:44 AM · On: Surprises
SORRY AM LATE WITH THIS REVIEW-BROKE MY WRIST. FELL OFF A LADDER PAINTING MY BEDROOM. WHAT A KLUTZ. ZIGGED WHEN I SHOULD HAVE ZAGGED. BROKE IN THREE PLACES. PAIN, PAIN, PAIN. GAVE ME MEDS THAT MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A ZOMBIE. OFF WORK FOR A COUPLE WEEKS-NOT GOOD. ROOM MATE HAD TO FINISH THE LAST WALL. I DIDN'T REALIZE TYPING WITH ONE HAND WAS DOABLE. I GUESS YOU MUST BE HOME FROM YOUR ADVENTURE BY NOW AND WRITING AGAIN SOON????????? LUV 2 U
Author's Response: Hi, Lee! What am I going to do with you??? Just when I think you've experienced every sort of unpleasant experience and calamity, you come up with a new one! You poor thing. I'm sorry to hear that. My mother fell off a ladder about a year ago, too, and scared me to death. Fortunately, it was on carpeting and she only bruised herself. Sounds like a painful break, too in three places. Hopefully it was your non-dominant wrist. (?).
Well, you might just have to sit back and read some of my updates while you're off.;) Speaking of which, I DO have quite a bit of your favorite written, but the con did get me off track. Now that I'm back (got back yesterday afternoon), I should be able to get back to work on it after my spelling bee Friday. Yes, for the second time I got snookered into being a participant in our school's team that competes at the annual spelling bee benefitting the local literacy council. Haven't even looked at the list yet, so I'll be doing that for the next two days. Ugh! At least I'm a pretty good speller, but you wouldn't believe the words they come up with!! LOL!
Had a great time at the con. Had custom-made bobble heads dolls made up for Gale and Randy - gave them one copy and got them both to sign the base of the other one for my own keepsake, along with other items. I actually preferred the smaller number of people this time; more intimate.
Take good care of yourself, Sweetheart! Hope the pain lessens soon. Tell Brian & Nonie hello, and tell lindc that I hope she had a great time in Japan! *Hugs and love back to you, too.* ~Kim (and Michal)
Reviewer: Severus_divides_into_H (Signed) · Date: June 11, 2013 01:50 AM · On: Surprises
Ah, it’s always such a pleasure to see an update to this story! I’m still on the edge of my seat – it’s getting more and more unbearable to wait for a resolution! When, just when Brian, Justin and Gus will learn the truth? It’s infuriating, though I understand why big revelation still didn’t happen. Brian and Justin are falling deeper and deeper in love - everything is going to be even more complicated in the end, but at the same time I hope Brian won’t push Justin away. Before, I wasn’t sure, but now, seeing how incredibly smitten he is, I started to believe it. I can’t imagine how he would be able to go on without his blond.
Brian and Gus’ relationship touch me so much. It’s amazing how proud of his son Brian is, how he wants only the best for him. It’s so obvious that Gus and Justin are the most important people in his life, those he can’t imagine his life without. I love Brian, so I hope Gus will decide to stay closer to Pittsburgh.
The story of Kayla’s mother terrified me. God, what a woman! I just can’t understand parents like that. Do they really believe money can buy and do everything, including making their children love them? Poor Kayla. Her situation might be better that Brian’s, but anyway, it’s so sad. It’s funny that Brian noticed Tristan’s apparent interest in Gus! Of course, nothing can escape his eyes, especially when it comes to his son. But what he will say when he knows about Justin!..
That kiss Gus and Tristan shared was completely unexpected! I didn’t see it coming, it was a great surprise! And most certainly I didn’t expect that Justin would see that. Poor Gus, I wonder if he realized that Justin wasn’t really affected – only happy for him. Or maybe he decided that he ruined everything they might have in future? I hope when he knows about Justin and Brian, he won’t think that Justin wanted to take revenge on him in this way. Of course if he also understands the dates, he won’t believe it, but being shocked, hurt and angry… everything is possible. I feel so sorry for Tristan! Gus actually kissed him back for a moment – who knows what would have happened if Justin hadn’t appeared? Now both Gus and Tristan are in pain :( I love them as a possible couple, I hope they’ll finally get their chance.
I *loved* the way Brian and Justin were exchanging messages. I always can’t help smiling, seeing how in love they are, like teenagers, really! And Brian is sooo jealous, and it’s very exciting and hilarious to watch him being so uncharacteristically emotional. Justin has changed everything to him, Brian is so different from what he was like in the first chapter. Their sex/love-making scene was *amazing* - so passionate and vivid! Just like always, it evoked so many feelings. Justin has chosen the best strategy to become something more to Brian than just one-night stand – he doesn’t push at all, he makes Brian go after him instead of following him around. That’s impressive! If anyone had this chance, it’s Justin. It was unbelievable (in a good way) how Brian then asked Justin directly if he had been seeing someone else. It’s a breakthrough! He would have never done something like this before! I loved that episode so much! I enjoyed Justin little evil-game :)
Lindsay?! Wow, that was shocking! Just what is she doing there, what does she want?? I’m *so* looking forward to finding out!
Thank you, girls! Great chapter! Actually, it’s interesting how great you two combine together. I can’t see the difference in writing, if I didn’t know, I would have never assumed there are two authors, not one! It’s really fantastic. Thanks to both of you!
Author's Response: Hi, Sweetheart! Sorry for taking so long to respond to your very thoughtful review.:) I just got back from the QAF con in LA and am still catching up. Please know how much Michal and I appreciate all of your wonderful comments. I am very glad that she asked me to help co-write this story, because there are so many fascinating layers to it, and so many emotions that are going to come into play. Lindsay, while not being a major character in this story overall, WILL manage to cause some unexpected problems with her appearance. And the big reveal is coming up soon...promise. It will be a big shock to everyone, especially Gus, due to the manner in which he finds out.
Yes, I enjoy the texting going on, too; I think it's very contemporary in light of what would happen in a present-day world. I hope that Michal and I are realistically portraying the ever-deepening relationship between Brian and Justin. It will cause an even bigger dilemma for Brian in the future, as he is more or less forced to choose which love to follow. Quite a decision to make!
Thank you again for always taking so much time and care into your comments! Michal and I are always thrilled to read them. We'll work on getting this updated very soon. *Hugs* ~Michal and Kim
Reviewer: Saskya (Anonymous) · Date: June 09, 2013 05:47 AM · On: Surprises
This story is very nice. I look forward to his continued.
Author's Response: Thank you for reading and for the comments, Saskya! Michal and I are very happy that you are enjoying it. We will be updating this again soon. Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback.:) *Hugs* ~Michal and Kim
Reviewer: reiselust161 (Signed) · Date: June 08, 2013 10:43 PM · On: Surprises
Last half hour relax before the weekend starts.
Thanks for the update :)
Author's Response: Hi, Elke! Can't believe you found time to read this the other night - ha! But Michal and I are honored that you chose ours.:) Thanks for the comments and for reading. And thanks again for the wonderful opportunity the other night - and it goes without saying that today would not have been possible without YOU. So for that we can never thank you enough. Can't wait! *Hugs* ~Kim and Michal
Reviewer: Blanca (Signed) · Date: June 08, 2013 11:08 AM · On: Surprises
Hi Kim and Michal!!! I love the conversation of Brian and Justin in this chapter, it's like falling in love over and over again, I felt the enormous joy and dreamingly sigh. The goodbye part is emotionally overwhelming. I am only worried of Lindsay coming in the picture. I hope this will not create problems with the father and son relationship.{{{Hugs}}}
Author's Response: Hi, Cindy! Thanks for reading, Sweetie.:) I'm glad you liked the boys' interaction in this chapter. I think it shows how deeply they are falling for each other, and how painful it might be when they find out what's going on. Lindsay was a surprise, wasn't she? She will be the indirect catalyst for some issues coming up before everything is out in the open, too.
Thanks again for the feedback! We'll get this updated again soon. *Hugs* ~Michal and Kim
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: June 07, 2013 11:34 PM · On: Surprises
I haven’t been able to review as quickly I did before, but I do still review. I read your updates as soon as I can; it’s just that I can’t review them until later. :p
I read this update with less anxiety because I knew Justin would not be revealed to the two Kinney men. I wasn’t anxiously racing to the climactic scene I have been looking forward to and so I enjoyed it so much more. It’s different reading about Brian raising Gus all on his own. I have forgotten, is he still the Stud of Liberty Ave? Anyway, they do have a closeness that is palpable and Brian being so closer to his age could be one of the reasons. I can’t help thinking about Gus having a stepdad his own age and having to really do homework together, LOL. That should be interesting around graduation day.
It’s a shame about Kayla and her mother, but I have to sound like a snot and say I don’t really care, LOL. Besides, at least her mother makes some effort. Lindsay hadn’t even been in contact with Gus. Speaking of which, please don’t tell me she’s going to become the picture of motherhood all of the sudden. I’m with Brian on this one. That was some cliffhanger.
I almost forgot, that bathroom scene of Gus and Tristan was hot! I can’t believe Gus left that behind to chase after Justin. It must be true love. Yep, holidays should be pretty interesting in the Kenny household after Justin and Brian marry, LOL.
Sandra :)
Author's Response:
Hi, Sandra! Thanks for reading and for your comments, my friend. Michal and I appreciate that.:) Yes, the big reveal has been pushed back just a bit, but Lindsay's appearance will cause some additional problems (although I see her as more of a temporary problem). There will still be a lot of twists and turns to the story, but father and son's revelation regarding Justin is coming soon.
Thanks again for the feedback, Sandra; we'll get this updated again soon. *Hugs* ~Michal and Kim
Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: June 07, 2013 12:30 PM · On: Surprises
Wow, great cliffhanger there - I wasn't expecting Lindsay at all. And, the rest of the chapter was smokin' hot. What a lovely combo! TAG
Author's Response: Hi, Tag! Thanks for reading and for those comments. We're glad that you liked the boys' little rendevous.;) And you'll have to thank Michal for that little cliffhanger at the end. I think it will definitely liven things up now.:) We'll get this updated again soon. Thanks again for the feedback! *Hugs* ~Michal and Kim
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: June 07, 2013 04:38 AM · On: Surprises
Oh dear Lindsay :( poor Tristan come on Gus get a clue. I am getting really concerned for Gus eventually he is going to realise Justin is with Brian and it is going to put the lovely relationship father and son have. Now Lindsay !,
Author's Response: Hi, Chris! A little twist there at the end.;) It wasn't quite the blonde that Brian was hoping for. And I think she'll be causing a little cloudiness with the sunshine now. I think you'll love the twists and turns coming up that Michal has crafted into the plot. Thanks for reading and for the comments! We'll get this updated again soon. *Hugs* ~Michal and Kim
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: June 06, 2013 11:57 PM · On: Surprises
Hey Kim! This was a great chapter and good preview of things to come. Poor Tristan, finally going after what he wants only to find that his feelings weren't reciprocated. I feel as if Gus led him on just a bit by allowing the kiss to ever happen at all.
I'm glad that Justin encouraged Gus to persue Tristan and maybe try to find out if there could be something between them. I don't think he could have made it more clear to Gus that they would only ever be friends. Now Lindsay enters back into the picture.....this reunion could prove to be an interesting one.
I can't wait for the next installment :) ~ JP
Author's Response: Hi, Tamara! Thanks for reading and for those comments, Sweetie. I want to make sure to give Michal the proper credit she deserves, though, especially for this chapter. I wrote the sex scene and expanded upon some areas, but all the plot lines were pretty much hers here, including Lindsay's appearance. Quite a twist there, wasn't it? And I think poor Gus is pretty mixed up right now - it's obvious he has feelings for Tristan, but he can't quite let go of his crush on Justin.
I think events will start to accelerate big time going forward now, starting with the next chapter. Thanks again for reading and for the feedback, Tamara! *Hugs* ~Kim
Reviewer: Donna (Anonymous) · Date: June 06, 2013 09:30 PM · On: Surprises
So happy too see this was updated. Tristan is fast becoming the "scene stealer" for me. I would love it if Gus falls for him eventually. They really deserve their own story. I know you have several other storylines to complete but please consider spin-off for "Gustian"
Author's Response: Hi, Donna! Michal and I thank you for reading and for the comments. I have to thank Michal personally for coming up with Tristan's character, but we both are flattered that you like him enough to consider a spin off with him and Gus. Perhaps we can do that in the future, and we're delighted that you're enjoying this story. We'll get it updated again just as soon as possible. Thank you for the support! It is greatly appreciated. *Hugs* ~Michal and Kim
Reviewer: ANDROMEDA (Anonymous) · Date: June 06, 2013 06:37 PM · On: Surprises
Still in love with this story!!! Poor Tristan and Lindsay!!!! Thank you for updating!!
Author's Response: Hello, my friend - Michal and I thank you for reading and for the comments! We're so delighted that you're enjoyingt this story. There's a lot more surprises and drama coming up. We'll get this updated again just as soon as possible. Thanks again for the feedback! *Hugs* ~Michal and Kim
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