Awwwwww all this happiness & Christmas love is the best!

I think this is one of my favorite chapters in the sequel so far, Bill!  A little smut, mixed in with a feisty, fiery Justin, protecting his family.  I love those elements in this chapter!

Thank you for posting on here. Updates to this story are always a treat to me, and eagerly anticipated by all of our readers, I'm sure.  ~Kim

Author's Response:

Hi Kim, Happy to know you enjoyed this chapter,  Justin has had about as much of Joan as he can stand.  He gave her some food for thought about her behavior and what the cnosequences could be.  A little smut is always a good thing.  Thanks for taking tiem to  review!!!!  Bill

My Sweet Baboo, I think my mind wanders! I forgot to mention mikey (gag). Deb has worked hard all her life, even with aids Uncle Vic worked hard so I don't understand mikey being such a lazy little turd! I think he belives Ben will forget about him getting a job-he says he has no skills and that is certainly the truth, but how much skill does it take to bus a table, work at a convience store. or simply ''do you want fries with that''. I loved Justin watching Brian playing with the train like a tiny boy so enthralled with train and all the sit up, knowing it was something he probably wanted all his childhood. The way you describe it we could just see his joy. Love you Sally

Author's Response:

Darling Sally, double review are an added thrill so I am happy for your wandering mind!!!  I think Deb has helped Mikey avoid growing up, she always tries to solve his problems.  I am thinking she might try anf help him find a job.  I wonder who she might ask to give Mikey a job???  Justin loves to see Brian forget about being strong and just have fun.  You are probably correct and a train platform is something Brian always wanted for himself.  Always happy to hear from you!!!!!  Love from your sweet Baboo.

    Terrific chapter, so much to comment on.

    It is true, Craig has been left out.  More specifically, he is not needed and not wanted.  Biologically, he is Justin’s father, and soon to be a Grandfather.  Who needs him?  If he were to disappear, no one would care or think about him, except I guess on Father’s Day.

    That was a terrific conversation between Joan and Justin.  I am still ‘smarting’ how dismissive she was about Justin in the previous chapter, referring to Justin as “his boy”.  I remember it well and haven’t forgiven her.  I believe that wasn’t the first time. I do not think that Justin would put her in a substandard Nursing Home.  But she will have to change her attitude or at least her tone when it comes to him.  Justin now has power to affect her life.  He really always did, but now she has been made fully aware of it. 

   That brings me to Michael.  It appears that no one is able to influence him.  He just lost what I thought was his dream, the comic book store.  Well it wasn’t much of a dream, it was too much work.  JR?  Well it seems he is doing less and less for her.  So with nothing to lose, why would he change?

   At this point we can throw Craig and Michael overboard, and there is no loss. 

   Thanks again for the story, looks like Christmas is going to be terrific.  So many good and kind people.

The train set?  Looks like the two boys (Gus and Brian) are going to have a great time.

   DavidR

 

  

Author's Response:

Happy to know you enjoyed this chapter and always gald to read your comments!!  Jennifer was careful not to tell Craig about the twins.  She enjoyed letting him know how happy and fullfilled her life is without him.  She let him have the info right between the eyes and making sure he understood how much was due to Justin & Brian.  I don't think Justin would really do that either but I'm pretty sure Joan is so sure he wouldn't carry through on that plan.  Even Brian isn't 100% sure Justin wouldn't do it.  Mikey is Mikey, he prefers to avoid adult reposnibilities as often as possible.  Deb has kind of fed into that tenancy and made it worse.  I think she may "help" Mikey find a job.  Can you guess who she might ask to give Mikey a job??????  Hint:  It won't be Carig Taylor.

I have thought a lot about Christmas presents and have pretty much decided that the gifts will be extravagant.  I agree that Gus & Brian are really, really going to enjoy that train platform.  Thanks for the review, you know I LOVE to get them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Bill

Loved Justin's talk with Joan and Brian letting him know he would support his decision.  Why did Craig show up?  I wonder if Justin and Brian will even open the presents.  Please continue writing this wonderful universe even after the holiday season

Author's Response:

I don't think Joanloved that talk but it sure got her attention.  I think Craig is realizing what a mistake he made in rejecting his son.  This story has a couple more chapters to go.  The saga will continue with "To Have and To Hold".  That story will begin with the arrival of the twins.  I appreciate you nice comments about my story and thanks for the review!!!!!!!   Bill

So much going on.  I hope Joanie tries to leave and they let her.  Then court proceedings can begin and Joanie will learn consequences.  The kids, and Brian, are going to enjoy that train set.  Craig may or may not be coming around, but I've got to admit he realizes that the changes he's had to make were for the best.  Another more than excellent chapter!!!

Author's Response:

Hello my faithful friend and reviewer!!!!!!  I really appreciate all your support.  I am sure every author whose story you read is grateful for your consistent reviews!!!!  I think Justin gave Joan a good dose of FoF (Fear of Fags) and she may reconsider her horrible attitude.  I think the train set will be very popular.  Justin will need a crowbar to get Brian and Gus out of that room.  We are going to have to wait and see what happen with Craig.  Jennifer is going to be keeping her eye on him.  Craig steps out of line and the wrath of Mother Taylor will smote him!  You know how much I love reviews so, as always, thanks for the review!!!!   Bill

HI! Oh how I've been waiting for this. 

well....seems like Joan's attempt at a softer side was tyically brief. It reminds me of young Brian actually. whe he would show a softer side of himself to Justin, then make up for it later and be an asshole x5.  Justin was.............BRILLIANT! I loved every word, every nuance. (Actually, there were no nuances...he just laid out straight to her) No threats, just was blunt and to the point. told her they was it was going to be. He was right in that she needs to read the New testament rather than sticking to the old. Has always been a sore point with me. Can't stand it when people used old testament scripture to prove their point, when New Testament give it a complete swtich up. But they don't like that. It's amazing that they call themselves Christians at all. I grew up in teh anglican church...very involved and I never remember eharing words of hate. We have friends of the family who's kids were gay. Neve were they ostrasized. I mean there were old buttys of course, no getting away from them anywhere you go, but the leadership of our church was totally accepting. I guess when I see church's doing the opposite my blood boils.

anyway.....sorry, I digress.  the one thing I love about this entire story, is the conversation and iteractions between teh characters. It's like you're watching them live. They all engage each other...we see them having normal; conversations, even on little things. so realistic I van visualize it all the time. Great ixaple is the cookie scene. just the little part about Brian taking the cookies up to Justin and John thumping his forehead in realization. It's that kind of attention to details that make this so brilliant and you you such an extraordinary writer.

Now.....what the hell is up with Craig? Is he going to do the softening I though Joan was going to do? what's made him realize what all he's lost? O love that Jennifer is not fogiving here. He really doesn't deserve it at this point. He's got alot to do if he truly wants forgivness from anyone. I always taught my daughter that it's easy to say sorry. But if you truly are sorry, than you change the behaviour otherwise the apoligy is pointless. Craig's ot even at the apology stage yet. He's got a long road ahead of him. He seems kind of grateful for what Brian and Justim forced him to do re" the loan. It's like they forcd him to grow up or something.

Man..I just go on and on all the time on these reviews don't I. talk talk talk....

Ok. this is me signing off. I was so happy to end my day last night with this. Thak you!!!!!

Cheers,

Elaine

Author's Response:

So exciting when you review on a non Monday!!!!!  I think Joan got a whole new appreciation of Justin.  Her life style of staying removed from other people has made her very vulnerable.  I agreee about the "Christians" who never quote Christ in all their hateful rants.  I find that extremely annoying!!!  Christ's message was love and acceptance and I don't understand why people filled with hate and prejudice even want to be identified as "Christian".  I can do you one better from Anglican - I am a product of 12 years of Catholic education.  You can never completely get over the guilt that those years instill in you!

I digressed right along with you!!!  Your comments are so kind that I am blushing sitting here at my computer, not sure ideserve such praise.  Your review will keep me smiling all day.  I am happy you enjoy the story so much.  I can hardly believe how long I have been writing this saga and it the loyal reviewers like you that keep it going.

I think Craig realized what he has lost by his behavior and by not loving and accepting his son.  Jennifer let him know how full and happy her life is.  Hard to say whether Justin will ever forgive Craig and accept him back in his life.  We know where Brian will stand on that subject.  I think Craig is surprised that the things he tried to fight B&J on actually turned out to be big benefts to him.  Maybe he wants to be friendly so they can give him some more good advice.

Always look forward to reading your comments!!!!  Thanks for all your reviews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Bill

 

Both Jen and Justin have a way with words and can be as to tough as nails! Don't mess with their loved ones.  Great analgogy about the sour milk.  Fits Joan to the t.

Author's Response:

It is a mistake to make Jennifer or Justin angry and they will always do the utmost to defend & protect their loved ones.  I have to say I liked the sour milk analogy myself, I thought it fit Joan perfectly.  Glad you liked it as well.  Thanks for being so faithful about reviewing, as you know I LOVE to read reviews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!     Bill

About time Joan got a good telling off - Justin is not someone to mess with...... I remember seeing a huge train display at Myer's at Christmas years ago - it was wonderful. I can just see the train room in my mind looking very much like that - it's unfortunate they don't do anything like that at Christmas anymore - at least not at any of the stores in Western Australia - it's all iPads, iPhones and iPods and tacky, tacky decorations - at least Gus will have old fashioned fun with his dad and of course all the others. And why do I feel Craig is up to something - for his sake he better be sincere - Justin learnt at Jennifer's knee so I can just see her making Craig regret any wrong move. Looking forward to more.

Author's Response:

I think Joan probably has a new appreciation/fear of Justin.  Growing up we had a train platform at Christmas and so did most people I knew.  Ours was a two teir platform and we had lights in some houses.  My uncle's platform had a trolley car and real street lights so that was kind of nostalgic to write about.  I think in the past we used our imaginations more.  B&J do have the tacky decoration covered this year.  I agree that if Craig is not sincere he better watch his back because Mother Tigress Jennifer will stalk him and make him sorry.  Thanks for all the review I appreciate your support for the story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Bill