Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: December 13, 2018 01:55 PM · On: Desolation
Gus was always for himself, little bastard should never bee born
Author's Response: Give him a chance. He's a teenager, with all the hormones that go wtih it, as well as the melodrama. He and his father have a close relationship in this story, and that will be reflected later. He'll come around. Thank you for taking the time to comment! ~Kim
Reviewer: Draccone (Signed) · Date: September 27, 2013 09:34 AM · On: Desolation
OH MY GOD!! This is so crazy. I can't believe that Gus made Brian choose. And then Justin leaves and gets into an accident. I felt like it was too short, but then again I will never have enough. Please update soon.
Author's Response: Hi, Tay! Thank you for reading and for your comments; Mika and I really appreciate that. Well, obviously Gus was being unreasonable, but he was blindly lashing out at this point after being devastated to find out that he will never have Justin to himself, so I suppose his demand wasn't too unexpected. I think he will soon realize, though, how deeply the feelings run between his father and Justin and regret what he has done.
This would have normally been updated by now, but my co-writer is having some fairly major RL issues that have prevented that; but I am hopeful that we will be able to update this soon. Thank you for the support and for bearing with us until then! *Hugs* ~Mika and Kim
Reviewer: Severus_divides_into_H (Signed) · Date: September 25, 2013 09:22 PM · On: Desolation
I was looking forward to this chapter since the very beginning of the story! What completely shocks me is the fact that you always continue to surprise me – and obviously not only me, but all the readers. I imagined thousands of possible scenarios, but *this*? I’ve never thought of anything even remotely like that!
I feel so bad for Tristan! I can understand him, Gus is treating him not in the best way. Perhaps before criticizing his father for doing the same thing with Justin, he should think about himself. He’s playing with Tristan – I understand, of course, that he isn’t doing it deliberately, he’s just confused, but anyway. Good thing Tristan has Kayla to support him! But that stupid Owen… TOO many things are happening at once, my heart will definitely stop one moment! :)
Oh… I can’t really describe what I was feeling while reading this chapter. The scene in the loft is so emotional, so heartbreaking, so terrible! Poor Brian, poor Gus… And poor Justin. I think I’m sorry for him most.
Gus was behaving completely irrationally, blaming Brian, shouting all those hurtful things… but it was expected, it couldn’t be any other way. After shocking discovery like this, who would stay rational?? Especially a teenager boy… but when he asked Brian to choose, I admit, I felt very-very angry. That’s too much, too selfish! I know people have both good and bad sides, but still I felt furious. That is why I sympathize Justin the most – it is *he* who is going to be left out, left completely alone. Brian and Gus could grieve, but together, they might be able to go on… though I doubt their relationship would stay the same. Brian hardly could feel about Gus the same way he always did after being forced to leave the one person he was ever in love with. Funny thing – I understand completely that he chose Gus, I’d have been surprised if it hadn’t happened, but I still feel insanely angry with him. Life can be *so* complicated! Rare stories do that to you, make you feel this many emotions at once. I wonder if Justin will feel the same way as I do. Because he certainly can understand why Brian chose his son, but will he wholeheartedly accept it? I don’t know. I’m not sure I would.
The ending left me speechless. Now *that* was what I didn’t expect at all! The accident?! I give up, I can’t even start to imagine what can happen next! Please, update soon – I’ve become completely addicted and crazed!
Thank you, girls, it was an *incredible* chapter! I can’t wait for more!
Author's Response: Hi, Sweetie! Yes, this one is a definite roller coaster of emotions. There is so much going on here, and so many feelings. Love, jealousy, shock, hurt. And yes, Gus was definitely out of line, but as a teenage boy who had just discovered he would never have Justin, the boy he had been dreaming about for so long, it had to be a tremendous shock to him. So he lashed out at his father unreasonably. He had to know that Brian would pick him and not Justin; that was the ultimate way for him to hurt Justin in response to what he sees as a betrayal.
I do think the accident will demonstrate to Gus just how much his father loves Justin, and will definitely change the dynamics here for all concerned. As always, Mika and I thank you for the amazing feedback! My co-writer is going through some rather major RL issues at the moment, but this story WILL be updated just as soon as possible. Thank you again for all the support. *Hugs* ~Mika and Kim
Reviewer: Tania (Anonymous) · Date: September 12, 2013 02:55 PM · On: Desolation
OMG I'm crying right now im so sorry for being desperate when's the next chapter coming up
Author's Response: Hi, Tania - I know! Horrible, sad ending to that last chapter. But I CAN tell you that my co-writer has been in touch in the past few days and is working on her part of the next chapter right now, so I'm hopeful we'll be able to update again in the next few days. And if it helps, I really think this will turn out to be a good thing in the long run and make Gus realize how deeply the two feel for each other. So please hang in there a bit longer! We will get the next part up just as soon as we can - promise!
Thank you for reading and for taking the time to comment! Mika and I greatly appreciate that. *Hugs* ~Mika and Kim
Reviewer: dylan (Anonymous) · Date: September 02, 2013 04:22 AM · On: Desolation
oh myyyy.... i think i stopped breathing... loooove the story, can't wait to read the next chapter. pleeeeaseeeeee update soon for i don't think i can hold my breath any longer. begging you to hurry to surprise us with what's coming next.
Author's Response: Hello, my friend! Sorry for the delay in responding. My internet connection is acting up today. Mika and I are so happy that you are reading and enjoying this story! I know a lot of readers are anxious for the next update, and she has assured me she will be working on her part of it this coming week. I will definitely pass along your wishes to see it updated rapidly, and I promise to do my best to get my part done as quickly as I can when she sends me what she has written. Thank you for the comments! That really makes our day when we hear that. *Hugs* ~Mika and Kim
Reviewer: B-JT (Anonymous) · Date: September 02, 2013 02:57 AM · On: Desolation
wow!! wat a chap.. i always love some drama... whereas ppl are complaining about gus's reaction, i totally get where he is coming from/his reaction!! between his mother.coming back and him watchng HIS CRUSH AND HIS.DAD!!! and i.totally get.justin.too... poor.baby!! i hope he.is ok! but again.. drama.drama.drama :) i hope u update soon... do u have a specific tym for updation! lookin forword to your story.. KUDOS!
Author's Response: Hello, there! Mika and I thank you sincerely for reading and for the comments! I, too, think I can understand Gus's reaction. He is obviously in shock over what has just happened, especially after beginning to believe he might finally have a chance with Justin. Now he realizes he never had a chance at all, and is lashing out at anyone he can, including the one man who has loved him unconditionally. I think Justin's accident will be the catalyst to open up a lot of eyes here.
Mika promised me she will work on her part of this in the next few days, so I hopeful we can update again very soon. Thank you again for the feedback! It is most appreciated. *Hugs* ~Mika and Kim
Reviewer: Madeleine J (Anonymous) · Date: August 31, 2013 06:36 AM · On: Desolation
Amazing chapter, please update sooon!!! :D
Author's Response: Hi, Madeleine - thank you for reading and for the comments! So delighted that you are enjoying this angst-filled story.;) I will pass on your lovely words to my co-writer and urge her to get to work ASAP on the next part of our update. Poor Justin needs to be taken care of! I do think this will be an eye-opener for a lot of people. Thank you again for reading and especially for the feedback; it is greatly appreciated. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: August 30, 2013 01:21 PM · On: Desolation
Aaggrrr not a cliffhanger. I need an update NOW. Hurry.
* hugs *
Author's Response: Hi, Marny! Who, me? I don't do cliffhangers...do I? Actually, you can blame my esteemed co-writer; she seems to be even more evil than I am when it comes to those! I will do my best to urge her to get her part of this story written quickly. We can't have poor Justin lying there on the pavement for too long.;) LOL!
Thanks for the comments and for reading, Marny.;) *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: August 29, 2013 05:46 PM · On: Desolation
Very nicely done ... Believable, inevitable ... And very unusual that Justin continues to be my primary focus ... That s a first. !
Author's Response: Hi, Carol! Mica and I thank you for reading and for the comments. We are happy that you are enjoying this story.;) It has certainly been a roller coaster ride! So much hurt and misunderstanding here. I think this will turn out in a weird way to be a good thing for all of them, because it should refocus their attention on what is really important here and show Gus that he never would have had a chance with Justin at all.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave feedback! We will work hard on getting this updated again very soon. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: August 29, 2013 08:40 AM · On: Desolation
I'm trying to hang on until the kid goes to bed and he's using every excuse in the book. AAARGH!
Anywho, I read this at work on a break and had a difficult time putting it down. I have been waiting for this moment and you did not disappoint. The reactions were very plausible with Gus being the wounded party that strikes out blindly not caring about how much damage he inflicts. Justin and Brian were shocked and confused as expected. Justin accident on the bike was just an accumulation of the enviable.
LOVE this story!
Author's Response: LOL! I thought you were in bed now! Ah, the joys of motherhood.;) Yes, this story seems to be intriguing a lot of people; I have to hand it to Mica for the idea. It sounded very engrossing when she first approached me with it, and I have really enjoyed co-writing it. She has some twists and turns left to go before they are all in a happier place, but I DO think this will open up a lot of eyes now.
Hope your son wears out soon before you do - ha! Thanks for the comments, Sandra; Mica and I are very appreciative. Will update just as soon as we can. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Saskya (Signed) · Date: August 29, 2013 03:48 AM · On: Desolation
OMG! these ends are killing me!
Although, I must admit that already in the course of this chapter I thought that nothing like some tragic event, things can not get it right. : (
I hope that Justin will be fine and everything will be rectified. Sorry Gus, yes, but even so, his reaction to your father gone, it was cruel, though understandable.
Thank you for the chapter. :)
(sorry for my English.)
Author's Response: Hello, Saskya! Thank you for reading and for the comments. And do not worry; your English is fine, my friend.;) Yes, there is a lot of hurt - both physical AND emotional - right now. But I do think that Justin's accident will begin to show Gus just how much his father cares about - and even loves - the young man he now knows will never be his. And perhaps at last Tristan will finally have a chance with him. Of course, first Mica and I have to get rid of that pesky Owen, who is a real troublemaker.
Thank you for following this story and the feedback, Saskya! We will get this updated just as quickly as we can. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 10:44 PM · On: Desolation
Ack! Well, they were bound to figure it out sooner or later. But, couldn't you have come up with a little more dramatic way for this to all come about? ***Said with sarcastic humor - which is tough to convey in writing, btw - but if you could see my face you'd get it*** Ack! TAG ;D
Author's Response: Oh, my - TWO 'acks?' Now that sounds very serious - LOL! I seem to recall a few humdinger cliffhangers you might have written from time to time, too, young lady. I will work with Mica to get this updated just as soon as possible. Thanks for the comments and for reading, my friend. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Knack (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 09:43 PM · On: Desolation
I'll admit, I'm usually a lurker, but this cliffhanger actually got me to review to beggg you to update soon- I love this story and actually stopped studying early to read the update (that's major- I'm a serious type-a with a serious study schedule) so please hurry!
Author's Response: Hi, Knack! Glad you de-lurked to tell Mica and I how much you are enjoying this story! That makes us very happy to hear that, and we're very flattered (but feel a little guilty) that we were able to pull you away from your studying.;)
We'll do our best to update quickly! We know we left this in a horrible spot.;) Poor Justin, Gus AND Brian! Thank you again for reading and for the comment. Hope to hear from you again. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: lindc (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 07:10 PM · On: Desolation
Sorry, I got carried away on my review. I forgot to update you on LEE. The swelling has receded and his thought process is back to normal-thank God. This kid is amazing with all the crap he has gone through to be very upbeat and positive. He is happy his story is up soon. I brought his laptop from home so he can read when he can and wants to, He likes this story a lot as i started from the beginning. I am going back to work tomorrow as he is"out of the woods" now. lol
Author's Response: Hi, lindc! I'm glad to hear about Lee doing better. He really is one resilient man. I will have to make the next chapter of his favorite story extra special just for him.:) You are just so kind, lindc, to take care of him; I'm sure he really appreciates that.
Lee, if you read this I'm thinking about you and hoping for a very speedy recovery! Sending my love your way, and will have your story updated soon. Take good care of yourself! And lindc, thank you for all the support you and your friends give me. *Hug* ~Kim
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 06:22 PM · On: Desolation
I don't understand why Gus what Brian to choose, it's because he didn't get Justin so he didn't what Brian too?I thought he was a nice kid.I am dying to know what will happen when Justin wake up
Author's Response:
Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. It does seem unreasonable, but Gus is very upset and had just had his hopes dashed. He obviously is not thinking clearly here, and he and his father will have to talk about that. I hope you will bear with us while we work through this. Thanks again for the feedback. *hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: pacagirl (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 05:35 PM · On: Desolation
Oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Author's Response: Hi, Sweetie! Yeah, major angst and cliffy overload here. Mica is very evil.;) This will actually be a good thing in the long run, though; father and son obviously still have lots of issues to address, in addition to everything going on with Kayla, Owen, and Tristan. Will work hard to get this updated quickly! Thank you for reading and for taking the time to comment; it is greatly appreciated.;) *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Tash (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 04:23 PM · On: Desolation
Gus is a little shit hope justin okay
Author's Response: Hi, Tash - yeah, that describes him well. But I think as a teenager who had just had his hopes dashed, I can understand it. I think father and son will need a LONG talk here! We will work hard to get this updated quickly. Thank you so much for reading and for the comments! *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: ANDROMEDA (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 04:14 PM · On: Desolation
I love your story!!!!! But I want to spank them all!!!
I really loved Gus in that story, I know he was in shock but what he did was so cruel and unnecessary.It's not as if he was in a relationship with Justin with promise rings etc.
He didn't even had to make his father choose. Brian would have probably done it on his own because he loves his son so much. Brian should have a deep conversation with his son. How Gus could think for one second that his father could hurt him deliberately?
And Justin running on his bike without his helmet!!!! What the f***?
Gus is going to feel so guilty.
Please update soon!!!
Author's Response: Hi, Sorcha! Yeah, I wouldn't mind spanking them all, too (and not in a 'good' way - LOL!). I think father and son will need a LONG talk before this is over, and yes, you are right. I think Brian would hae chosen him anyway, despite his sorrow over having to do that. This will turn out to be a good thing, though.
Very perceptive comments! Will tell Mica she needs to work on this quickly so we can get it updated again. Thank you for reading and for the comments, my friend. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 04:09 PM · On: Desolation
OMG noooooooooooo Justin I do hope we have a update soon because we have Justin and Kayla in peril. Sitting here chewing my fingernails
Author's Response: Hi, Chris! Thanks for commenting on this latest chapter and for reading. Nailbiting duly noted; will tell Mica I need her part of this pronto! Thanks for all the support, my friend. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: zsadistwhore (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 02:34 PM · On: Desolation
No! Gus does not get to act like the injured party. Justin met Brian first and made it perfectly clear to Gus many a time that all he was interested in was friendship, so Gus has no right at all to feel betrayed or issue that ultimatum. Brian and Justin did nothing wrong. Gus acting like a spoiled teenager resulted in Justin getting hurt. I want to punch him for being a dick.
And Owen? That's too much drama to handle at once.
Author's Response: Hi, Nikki! I know - drama overload here! Mica is evil.;) And totally agree with you about Gus, but you have to remember that he had just gotten hopeful that things might be taking a positive turn with him and Justin, and now this. On top of that Brian will now be wondering about 'that kiss.' I think somewhere along the line that will have to be explained. This will actually turn out to be a good thing, though.
Will tell Mica to hurry up with her part of the story's next chapter! Thank you for the comments, my friend, as always; we greatly appreciate that. *Hugs* ~Kim and Mica
Reviewer: yalda (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 02:24 PM · On: Desolation
i love so much this story! you're great! can't wait for the next chapetersXD
Author's Response: Hi, Yalda! So great to hear from someone new! Thank you very much for reading and for the comments!! Mica and I are so glad that you are enjoying this story. I know we left this at a horrible place, so I will ask Mica to work on her part as soon as possible so we can get it updated very soon.
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us! It is greatly appreciated. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Blanca (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 01:33 PM · On: Desolation
This is just so depressing. Why it should be this way? And what a immaturely selfishly act Gus is showing. He knows well of course that his father will ever choose him above all. But still ahhhhhhhhhhh angst overload in here sweetie. Kindly tell Mica to update the soonest. This can't be happening; my days will be crankier without knowing what will happen next. Please!!!!
{{{Hugs}}}
Author's Response: Hi, Cindy! I know - what a roller coaster! And yes, Gus is being a jerk here. But I think it's understandable in light of what he had been hoping as well as what he had just witnessed. After all, he is a teenager and probably prone to acting before he thinks. I do think father and son will need to have a LONG talk about this after they make sure that Justin is going to be okay.
Thank you very much for reading and for the comments, Cindy! We both really appreciate that. And on a more personal note, thank you, also, for your support regarding the challenge. That meant a lot to me. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Jelena (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 01:29 PM · On: Desolation
I love all your stories and am enjoying this one immensely. I never thought that Gus would act like a spoiled brat, but on the other hand I can understand all about the raging teenage hormones and confusing emotions of first crush and first lust. But I never thought that he can be so cruel towards the person he loves the most - his dad.
Authors you are evil, real evil − to end the update on such a cliff!!! I'm literally itching to read more. So PLEASE update soon so that I won't scratch myself raw ;)
Yours faithful reader,
Jelena
Author's Response: Hi, Jelena! Thank you so much for reading and for your kind words. I think you showed considerable restraint, considering how evil we were here with the cliffy. ;) And yes, Gus was being overwrought and unreasonable, but he was so intent on winning Justin over himself - and had just gotten to the point where he had allowed himself to hope - and then this happened. So as a teenager, I think we can understand the reason why he acted that way.
I will tell Mica to work diligently on her part of this story so we can get this updated very soon! Thank you again for reading and taking the time to comment! It is greatly appreciated. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Vision (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 11:35 AM · On: Desolation
So not what I was expecting at the ending and typical Michael to say shit like that to a young impressionable and sometime lacking confident teenager. This was great wrtinig wise but so much angst.
Great chapter
Author's Response: Hello, Vision - thank you for reading and for letting us know that you are enjoying the story! Yes, high angst alert here, and Mica is evil, I know (her idea about the cliffy). And that was a rotten thing for Michael to say; that may well have to be addressed at some point, but I think it's coming from just a bit of jealousy over not having Brian for himself possibly? Anyway, I think a LOT will have to be addressed here, and yes, Gus was acting like a brat, too, although I think I can see the reason why.
Will do our best to get this updated again quickly! Thank you once more for taking the time to comment! It is greatly appreciated. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: britinified (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 10:42 AM · On: Desolation
Fucking hell?!!!
Why'd you do this to me?! I simply CANNOT wait for an update.
oh.my.glob.
fantastic !!
-Marina
Author's Response: Now, now, Marina...slow the breathing down. Repeat after me - Justin will be okay, Justin will be okay....;) Seriously, you know I would never kill the poor guy off; I could never do that.;) This will be a good thing in a weird sort of way to get some priorities in order. Will tell Mica that she needs to work on her next part of the chapter pronto! Thank you very much for reading and for the comments, my friend; it is greatly appreciated.:) *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Jackie Mag (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 10:16 AM · On: Desolation
Oh, no! Justin is hurt.
What a way for Gus to find out - finding them in flagrante. Sheesh!
- Jackie
Author's Response: Hi, my friend - 'in flagrante' - ooohh...big word. You're good! Yeah, not the image you probably want to see with your Dad and your (hope-to-be) boyfriend - ha! Will instruct Mica that we need another chapter very quickly before readers begin to rebel....thanks for reading and for the comments, Jackie.:P) *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: sfscarlet (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 09:14 AM · On: Desolation
oh- you have to fix this- you left us in such a bad place- Owen, Gus, Brian, Justin, and poort Tristam- happy endins please
Author's Response: Hi, Sandy - now you know I won't leave them all unhappy and broken (in Justin's case, literally!). This will open up a lot of eyes, I think, hopefully Gus's especially. Poor Tristan - the guy definitely needs a break, too! Anyway, will instruct Mica, my co-writer, to get to work on the next part pronto! Thanks for reading and for the comments, my friend. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: IcedCupcake (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 08:48 AM · On: Desolation
What?! Oh no. Nope. No. No. You are NOT ending there. Cruel. That's what it is. It's hearltess. That was all sorts of horrible. Update soon. Please!!
Author's Response: Hi, Jessie - hiding under recliner now....can I blame Mica, my co-writer, since it was her idea? LOL! I guess I'll have to say mea culpa, though, since I worked on it afterward. There is a reason for all this drama, though; it will help to put a lot of things into perspective here about what is really important. I think our rather childish son will realize he never really had a chance at all with Justin. I don't think it will really change things right away, but it WILL have an effect.
Thanks for reading and for the comments, Jessie! Will tell Mica to start to work on the next chapter right away.:) Glad that you're enjoying this one. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: lindc (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 08:32 AM · On: Desolation
OMG! I hope he is ok. More angst for all these people. Hopefully you will get all these broken people back together without too many pieces missing. Great but sad chapter. More soon, pleaaaase.
Author's Response: Hi, lindc - well, quite a departure from surfer Brian, isn't it? Yeah, high on the angst meter here. But in a way, Justin's accident will be a blessing (oddly enough), because I think it will put a lot of feelings into perspective here. Thanks for reading and for the comments!
Moving onto "My Heart's Desire" for our recuperating man - tell Lee I'm thinking of him and tell everyone hello.;) Oh, and found out that you do NOT have to be registered to vote in the challenge, but it's only one vote per computer. Voting should probably start on Saturday and run through next weekend. *Hugs* ~Kim and Mica
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 07:52 AM · On: Desolation
Wow! This misunderstandings in this chapter!!! The pain they all feel! Justin hit by a car. Tristan's dispair. Not to mention Kayla, who knows what Owen has planned for her. Please tell me you plan to fix all this!
Author's Response: Hi, my friend! Well, we DO have a lot of 'fixing' to be sure. But it will get addressed. So many hearts broken or wounded right now. So much to repair. But rest assured we will get them all straightened out!
Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment! I'll tell Mica she needs to get to work on her part of the next chapter right away!! *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: NoChaser (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 07:46 AM · On: Desolation
Grrrrrrrr.....
Right now I'm pissed off at all the major players in this story, except Justin. Well... even a little at Justin.
GUS: What absolutely childish, churlish behavior! Even if he was stunned out of his head. From the beginning, though, he's been his (canon) father's son... looking out for number one where Justin is concerned. Cocky ass... I want to turn him over my maternal knee and spank the shit out of him!
BRIAN: Where's the "Shut the fuck up and listen to me!" Brian Kinney? I want to turn him over the other knee, right beside his son and tan both their hides! Grrr...
JUSTIN: QUIT RUNNING AWAY! Say something for once, dammit! (Still, the maturity level disparity between his (somewhat) altruistic actions and Gus' selfish ultimatum to his father is miles wide.)
MICHAEL: WTF??? Telling something like that to a kid! Just, WTF????
Whew... now... got that off my chest. Please, please, please hurry with the next chapter! Don't leave me hanging with poor Justin in peril! Please... pretty please???
Okay... done now. So looking forward to my HEA. ;)
Roni
Author's Response: Hi, Roni! Wow, so much in those comments - ha! Very astute comments, too, I might add. Well, Gus is a teenager with typical, melodramatic reactions. Justin here is a contradiction at times - sometimes cocky, strong, and assertive, but also vulnerable and fragile when it comes to Brian, and still just a bit uncertain about his place in Brian's life. Of course, this discovery didn't help at all! I think he probably felt it wasn't his place to come between the conversation going on between Brian and his son, feeling that Brian would be the best one to try and explain what was going on. I think Gus was just too stunned and hurt by what he had found out to care how he sounded or how childish he seemed.
Brian and Gus's relationship is so close in this story that I think Brian feared he was going to lose his son; ironically, not to Lindsay but over the relationship with Justin. Hopefully he wasn't TOO OOC here. I think in this story obviously HE is vastly different than the brash, in-your-face type of character he was in the show.
I'll tell Mica she has a responsibility now to get her part of the next chapter over quickly.;) And I sheepishly admit I'm not sure what you mean about HEA. Help! :) Anyway, thanks so much for reading and reviewing, Roni.
On a personal note, thank you, also, for your insightful comments regarding the challenge, and your willingness to withdraw your story in support of mine. That meant a lot to me and I greatly appreciate it. I'm just glad that no other author had to do that. Thank you. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 07:16 AM · On: Desolation
I actually had to take a moment to breathe after reading this chapter before I could review.
Kayla is in danger, unbeknownst to her. Tristan is going to find himself having to be strong for the two people he cares about most, and poor Justin.....please let our Sunshine be okay :(
Author's Response: Hi, Tamara! I know - I'm sure that ending was totally unexpected. The question is, how will this impact what just happened? And you know that I would never kill Justin off - so no worries about that, at least. And who is the driver? Tristan? Kayla? Owen? A stranger? And was it intentional or an accident? Hmm....We promise to update just as soon as possible. Thank you again for the support.
And on another note, thank you for your comments about the challenge, Tamara. It was greatly appreciated. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 07:13 AM · On: Desolation
speechless..........my.......
Author's Response: Yep, that about sums it up! The angst has just gone up a notch. How will they handle this now? Will Gus realize what is right under his nose and that he never had Justin anyway? I'm not sure he will be willing to let go of his hurt that easily, though, although he is being a bit of a jerk here making his father choose. We'll get this updated just as soon as possible. Thank you for reading and for the comments. *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2013 07:10 AM · On: Desolation
Oh my god. You cant stop there i cant wait to read more
Author's Response: Hi, my friend! Thank you for reading and for the comments. I know - what a way to end it! Almost up there with the previous chapter! I will have to tell Mica to hurry with her part of the next chapter! Hang in there - it WILL get better. Thanks again for the support! *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
Reviewer: BrianNJustin (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2013 07:06 AM · On: Desolation
No, got to update soon, or i'll be preoccupied until the next time you update!
Author's Response: Hello, my friend - yes, that just ramped up the angst big time! I think this will prove to be a real eye opener, though, for Gus especially. Hopefully he will realize he never had Justin to begin with. Will that mean, though, that he will allow his father and Justin to resume what they were doing? Hmm..not so sure about that. Thank you for reading and for the comments! I will tell Mica that she needs to get to work on her part of the next story pronto! *Hugs* ~Mica and Kim
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