I'm so looking forward to your next chapter. I often re-read parts of both of your stories and can't express how much I enjoy and cry while reading them.  Hopefully, your next chapter will be posted soon.

Author's Response:

Aww, I'm delighted you are liking this story :)  It has taken me a little longer recently, to get my next chapters posted, but be assured the story is still alive and well!  I'm very touched that you appreciate the emotions of the story.

Thank you, for both your encouraging feedback and your support!!

Love long chapter with so many things happen. Seen Justin reaction, can't waiting for Gus reaction about the sale.

Great chapter. Hope to see your update soon. 

i am really enjoying this story and always look forward to sitting down with a cuppa to read the next instalment when it is posted 😊

Author's Response:

I'm so touched to know how much you are enjoying the story!  Having a cuppa while reading, sounds wonderful :)  Thank you so very much for your comments and for supporting the story!!  Both are greatly appreciated!!!

Is the plan for Brian and Justin (or maybe not Justin) to work in the PA office?   A bonus would be they'd be with their "family" especially JR and Gus/Shane.  I hope so, I love the business Brian...

Author's Response:

Oh, I'm sorry, I can't give away any spoilers about Brian and Justin :o 

However, I can say that their family, including the kids, Gus, Shane, and Jenny, will always 'stick together'.

Yep, business Brian can be a force to be reckoned with; he has a brilliant business sense.

I love these long chapters - very rich and full of character. Craig is unbelievable - Jennifer was so lucky to wise up and leave him. I like the way Brian protected Justin and Justin allowing him.

With the selling of the New York branch I'm feeling a bit confused - I don't know whether to be angry with Brian for not telling Justin straight away because he's trying to protect him or sympathize with him because he's trying to protect Justin.....talk about complicated. At least Brian is planning carefully. And with less pressure Justin should fare much better.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!  I do try to pack a lot of information into each chapter :)  I'm delighted you enjoy reading them!

Brian has always shown his protectiveness towards Justin, and as the years go by, I believe that aspect only strengthens.  With age and a bit more maturity, I think Justin realizes there are times when he needs to let Brian know he appreciates his protective nature.

Regarding Kinnetik, Brian's motives were pure of heart.  He didn't tell Justin initially for two reasons: one, he knew Justin would argue the point with him and try to insist he not sell it, and two, the most important, was if he had told him about it at the very beginning, which was at the time when Justin's hand was giving him extreme complications and affecting the quantity of his work at Kinnetik, it would have taken a hit on Justin's self esteem.  He would know undoubtedly that Brian was selling because of him, and neither man would ever condone the other making that much of a sacrifice for the other.  It was yet anoter spectre of Brian believing he was protecting Justin.

Thanks for your supportive feedback and for readng the story!  I apreciate both, immensely!

This is a great story and I am so glad you didn't make us wait until the next chapter to find out what Brian was up to.  It's hard to imagine him not working, so that shoud be interesting to watch.  I love B&J in love like this....so special.

Now, I just have to comment with respect.  WHY is Brian still smoking?  I mean seriously, with his BP/heart issues it's not smart.  I think there is no way Justin would smoke still, especially not in front of Brian...and he would probably actively try to get Brian to quit.  I know this is a work of fiction, but everytime he lights up I cringe...please quit Brian!!

Thanks for giving us this wonderful story anyway.  I love it.  Peace.

Author's Response:

I'm so happy you're enjoying this story!

I totally agree that it's difficult to imagine Brian not working...we'll have to wait and see how that aspect plays out :)

Brian and Justin indeed have a very special and loving relationship; I'm so glad you like how they interact with each other.

Brian still struggles with his various vices, one of which is cigarettes.  I agree that in this verse, where he has blood pressure and heart issues, it would be better for him to stop.  If he does quit, Justin would certainly support him, like you said :)

Thank you so much for reading and for your insightful feedback!  I appreciate both, immensely!

Wow.  Several things occurred to me.  Brian and Justin are truly not their fathers.  Craig really expected Justin to bail him out, irregardless of how he'd treated Justin over the years.  I would dearly love to know why he needs money.  Gus is not his father, he even gave him advice.  Now as to the sell of Kinnetik, I feel that Brian should have discussed it first with Justin, because even starting all inquires Justin is 1/2 owner and as such should have been involved.  At first I thought he might be turning the business over to Gus and Shane, guess I was wrong.  Exciting chapter.

Author's Response:

Very true, Brian and Justin are nothing like their fathers...thankfully :)   And they together have become wonderful dads to Gus, and treat Jenny Rebecca and Shane like they were also their kids.

Gus is an insightful young man and is very attentive to what's going on around him (at least in that way he IS like Brian).  It was good to see im giving is dad elpful and caring advice.

Brian's intentions of starting the process of selling Kinnetik New York without Justin's initial knowledge, were pure, and his heart was in the right place.  There's definately more to come regarding Kinnetik, but I can't give away any spoilers ;)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback, and for reading the story!  Both are so apprecited!  I'm thrilled to have your continued support and encouragement!