Reviewer: Cabaret Fan (Signed) · Date: October 24, 2017 08:31 PM · On: Chapter 7 - Rendez-vous at the chalet

Justin sleeping in Liams/Brians bed....like in the good ild times...*sigh*

Author's Response:

Exactly :) My beta suggested that scene, just like in season 1. Glad you like it!

Reviewer: LauraB725 (Signed) · Date: October 15, 2017 01:21 AM · On: Chapter 7 - Rendez-vous at the chalet

Hi Alois :)

As usual, you have outdone yourself. This was such a wonderful chapter - heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. I can feel Liam's inner turmoil. He is trying desperately not to let Justin in (again) but he can't bring himself to push Justin away either, although he did try. 

Justin feels such a connection to Liam and his brain doesn't understand but his heart does. He is so persistent. I never thought to find this particular feeling again and now he will not let go, especially since Liam admitted that he didn't want him to go. I so fear when Justin finally learns that Liam is Brian. He will be so conflicted... on one hand he will be elated that Brian is alive but on the other hand he will feel betrayed that (1) Brian let him believe that he was dead for six long years, and (2) Brian didn't confide in him when he first showed up in Lakevallée.

It seems that Brian has changed a bit in the six years since his "murder". I don't just mean his appearance either. He accepts that he was and is in love with Justin, he cooks, and he's a bit of a romantic (love this!) - inviting Justin to his home for a meal that he is cooking and presenting him with that thoughtful gift are proof of that! Lets not forget the scene on the swing on the porch! The old Brian Kinney would have never participated in a display like that! As a matter of fact, the old Brian would have pushed Justin away as soon as he discovered that he did not leave. Some things never change though... his love of Beam for one :).

I'll admit it surprised me a bit when Liam invited Justin to stay... on the couch. Liam has enough trouble resisting Justin when fully conscious and awake. I would think Justin is too much of temptation impaired from liquor and late at night when one's defenses are weaker. I was not surprised that Justin had a hard time sleeping with Liam in such close proximity and went to him in the middle of the night. Its curious that Liam left his bedroom door ajar... I think subconsciously he was inviting Justin in, as much as his conscious mind fights that urge. Very sweet last scene. I look forward to Liam's reaction to waking to his warm, beautiful, blonde boy curled up around him.

I look forward to your next update :)

Author's Response:

Laura, I think I'm going to hire you as my consicence to analyse every chapter. You do it so beautifully and accurately :) 

You're really onto something about Justin's reaction when he will discover who is Liam. I can't say much if I don't want to reveal what's going to happen, but your thoughts are really great to read :D

And again, when you say that Brian has changed and not just physically, you're right. He doesn't have the same goals, since 'Brian Kinney' never went through the ordeal he had as 'Liam Byron'. So, when Justin reappears in his life, he acts very differently from before.

Liam was concerned Justin had too much to drink (haha) so of course, he proposes him to stay on the couch. Are we surprised he can't ask him to leave? * grin * 

Thank you so much Laura, for your insightful reviews! <3 

Reviewer: Glo (Signed) · Date: October 14, 2017 05:09 PM · On: Chapter 7 - Rendez-vous at the chalet

Loved this chapter! Liam! What are you trying to do, make him fall in love with you?! "We can watch the sunset together", "I lost someone today". And he gives him a gift. Really? Of course it ends in a fight lol Liam must have been shocked to find Justin asleep next to him when he woke up...omg more please! 

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: October 14, 2017 03:06 AM · On: Chapter 7 - Rendez-vous at the chalet

Hello, my friend - I have no idea why you do not have comments on this chapter yet, because I think it's my favorite so far. You have done such a good job of describing each man's inner turmoil over their growing relationship.  I love how you place these little clues into the story that I think will slowly lead Justin to conclude who Liam is, such as him drinking Beam.  And I can just imagine how torn Brian must be - not wanting to draw Justin into danger, while at the same time, unable to keep him away.  The last line was both sweet but also heartwrenching. And Brian's gift melted my heart.  So like him - to express his feelings without speaking them aloud.

Even without Justin realizing yet who Liam is rationally, somehow his heart knows who he is.

Such emotion described here.  I just know that once Justin does find out who Liam is, he is going to be a mess of emotion.  Joy over his lover being alive, but also, I fear, anger over feeling betrayed. I was expecting Michael to tell Justin that Brian's mother died, and then the cat would be out of the bag, but it didn't happen. 

Looking forward very much to reading the rest of this very absorbing story. Thank  you so much for posting this on here.  I have loved every story you have posted.  ~Kim

Author's Response:

Hi my friend! Still so grateful for your reviews :) This chapter was essential for both men, and really shows the complexity of their situation. And maybe Justin didn't recognize Brian, but you're so right in saying that his heart knows who he is.

And yes, when Justin will discover the truth, it's quite certain his feelings will be all over the place. I had a great time writing about that (the chapter is already written, but it was hard to do it justice!). 

Again, I can't thank you enough, not only for your support on this story (It's such a delight to read your thoughts on this story) but also for all you're doing for MW. I can't wait to see the new website going live and I know you're working so hard behind the scene to make it happen. We are blessed to have you as an admin. <3