I love how Brian is with Gus, I would love lots of stories with those two just like that. Lol I can't believe they did that in the Government mansion... Well I guess I can lol. I so cannot wait for more. Everyone needs to read this story. It needs to be in print books with pictures for all to treasure 💕🌹💕🌹

Author's Response:

Hi, Vicki! I'm loving all the comments! Thank you!  I do love to write stories that show Brian's tender side toward Gus.  If I may suggest one in case you haven't read it, you might like "Tender Loving Care," because it focuses a lot on that. :)  Thanks for all the feedback!  I deeply appreciate that, my friend. ~Kim

It seems like you’re determined to give Justin and Brian a baby/child in some shape or form and that Brian realizing that he really doesn’t want a child is not in the cards? In some ways I’m kind of disappointed that it looks like it’s going that way since in every single story I’ve read where Justin wants a child and Brian doesn’t or isn’t sure, it ends up with them having a child even though Brian’s point of view is just as valid as Justin’s. When asked why, I was told that it was because Brian wants to make Justin happy, but in my opinion that should work both ways and Justin should want to make Brian happy too. So it would be a nice change to read a story where Brian decides he doesn’t really want a child and his decision prevails. Personally I believe that any couple, not just Brian and Justin, should discuss the issue of children before they make a long term commitment since it could be a deal breaker but that hasn’t happened in any QAF story that I’ve ever read.
Since it does look like Brian and Justin will be getting a child I hope they either take in Alex or adopt another child/baby. Partly because, as you said yourself, it fits in well with the theme of this story and partly because you’ve already written three stories where Justin has a biological child so it would be nice to see you take this issue in a different direction.

Author's Response:

Hello, Rixa - I thank you for taking the time to read and comment on this chapter.  Yes, my intention all along - especially since Brian was adopted himself in a not-so-loving environment - was to include an adopted child in this story.  I feel that would be appropriate in light of his own journey. And BTW, I agree with you.  I personally do not like having a child named "Briana," or having Daphne always as the biological mother as you mentioned in a previous review comment.  I think that's taking the easy way out, although in "She's Your Daughter," I DID have Issy name their granddaughter "Taylor Brianna Halsted," so maybe I'm just as guilty as the next person from time to time of that.  But normally I try to be a little more creative than that.

 

And I would never have Justin arbitrarily decide to adopt or have a biological child without Brian's input and agreement.  That would be both selfish as well as narrow-minded.  I don't necessarily agree that Brian does not want a child here.  He never said either way; he merely said he wanted to wait until after the election before they discussed it.  Whether that child will wind up being Alex, a baby, another older child - or none at all - remains to be seen, although I do think Brian might feel like adopting a child would be a way to rectify what happened to him as a child.  I believe that would not be out of character for him in this story.

 

Again, I can't tell from your feedback if you like this story or not. But I do thank you for your thoughtfulness in taking the time to comment.  ~Kim

What are we going to do with her, Carl?"

I've been periodically reading "The Sunshine Files" by Thyme and Sabina. I can see this could very well be heading in that direction and I would not have a problem with it. It looks like Alex is about to become part of the family. Brian already sort of adopted her and he should follow through as far as I'm concerned. I think there's room in both Brian's and Justin's hearts for Alex and others if needed which is why I think this would make a good Sunshine Files universe. It would also be a way for the story to never end. There is still so much more I want to know about Alex and I want to see more of Fin and Tony.

Author's Response:

Hi, Sandra! Thank you for reading and for your comments, my friend.  I'm still trying to decide what to do about Alex.  There's a couple ways I could go. I think I know what I want to do. It may not please everyone, but it's the way my plot bunny is heading.  I should be devoting much more to this situation in the next chapter, along with the 'baby' discussion at long last.  As for the Sunshine Files, I have heard of that story, but believe it or not, I have never read it, so I really don't know anything about the plot. I have certainly heard of the authors, though.

Thank you again for all the support!  It is greatly appreciated.  *Hugs*  ~Kim

What a wonderful chapter, as usual, your descriptions just absolutely floor me-you are the BEST and this chapter proves that. I really hope that Alex isn't going to be their child-not too overjoyed with that thought. I don't think a baby is the answer either, maybe a child closer to Gus's age. Sorry just my thoughts. We are all ok here. Lee hasn't seen this update as he is working tonite. I am off and will finish TLC tomorrow. Am taking December off from the listeners as a lot of people will be on vscation that month and want me to wait.. I only have 3 chapters left for tomorrow. Hope you are well and have a good Thanksgiving if I don't review before then. Most of us are on call, so are having a piot luck Turkey day. Everyone is bring something to eat. Should be fun. lol

Author's Response:

Hello, dear friend!  I'm always so delighted to hear from you.  I always look forward to it.  I'm glad that everyone is doing so well, especially our accident-prone Lee - LOL!  Poor man. If he's working, though, he must be doing better. I'm so happy to hear that!  I appreciate the feedback; I'm trying to figure out what to do with Alex.  I will be devoting a lot more time to that in the next chapter, both to Alex's situation as well as Brian and Justin's discussion about another child.  Not sure yet just which way I will go, but I kind of like the idea of adoption, no matter who they wind up with. I think that would be quite fitting in light of the plot and how Brian has found his father again.  Of course, his adoption didn't go so well, but he and Fin are growing closer each day, and I could see him wanting to provide another child with the love and support that he never received growing up.

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, too!  BTW, I'm assuming you saw Adam Lambert on Glee? He rocked it out!  Amazing!  If not, here's the link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaJ3FLqCEQk.  Take care and give everyone my love.  *Hugs*  ~Kim

Can't wait for the next update. I have a feeling that Alex would be living at Britin  soon and that Brian and Justin might adopt her. I don't know why but its  my guess.

Author's Response:

Hi, my friend! Thank you for reading and reviewing this chapter!  You may be right about Alex; I have some ideas where to take the plot regarding her, and will be concentrating on her part of the story - and the issue of a baby - in the next part as I start to wind this story down to its conclusion. Thank you again for taking the time to comment and for your support; it is greatly appreciated.  *Hugs*  ~Kim

Fin & Tony should be happy in the mansion, as long as there are locks on the doors.  Good for them.  Nice story.

- Jackie

Author's Response:

Hi, my friend!  Thanks for reading, and for the comments.;)  I think Fin - thanks in part to Justin's private conversation with him - will work hard to ensure that Tony knows how special he is to him, and will fervently try to keep him happy.  If he knows what's good for him, he'd better!;)  Now I have to figure out the best course of action for Alex.  Thanks again for the support.;)  *Hugs* ~Kim

Love the chapter! This may sound weird but I don't want Justin and Brian to adopt Alex. In my opinion, Justin wants a child they can raise from the start and I think Brian wants that too. But, hey, its your story and whatever you decide will be great like all your other stories. This story seems to be wrapping up which makes me sad. But maybe another sequel on the way?

Author's Response:

Hello, there! Thank you for reading and for taking the time to leave a comment!  I really appreciate that.  As for the story, I can understand your viewpoint about Alex.  I'm kind of torn myself on this one.  I think there may be a way to eventually make all of them happy; I will be delving more into that in the next chapter. And yes, I do see this one wrapping up perhaps in a couple more chapters.  As for a sequel, I'm very flattered that you would want one!;)  And I am grateful for you sticking by this story despite the rather long time in between updates.  I would love to update sooner, but my RL job and a lot of other responsibilities always seem to interfere. But like all my other stories, this one WILL be finished.;)  Not sure of a sequel, but rest assured I have a LOT of new story ideas coming up.  I just don't want to start another WIP until I get one or two of these finished first.  I do see "The Father, The Son, and The Blond" wrapping up soon, too; my co-writer and I should be updating that perhaps later today.

Thank you again for reading and for your kinds words!  I am very appreciative.  *Hugs*  ~Kim