Reviewer: Kate (Anonymous) · Date: December 11, 2010 09:24 PM · On: Chapter 43

OMG!

I am so waiting for the next chapter! This story is fantastique!

Reviewer: ariana.negropontes@orange.fr (Anonymous) · Date: December 04, 2010 12:10 AM · On: Chapter 43

Thank you for see Brian an magnifique caracter and to write that.

Ariana

Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: December 02, 2010 03:21 AM · On: Chapter 1

First i want to say: THANK YOU FOR WRITING THAT STORY !!!

Since i got in touch with Queer As Folk, and therefore, with Fanfiction-Stories,
there where few, which really captivated me. Kept me SO interested, that i read and read and read all night through, even though i had to get up VERY early in the morning.

But your story did just that. And as i just arrived at the end of chapter 43, i couldn't believe that i couldn't go on.......that there wasn't another chapter yet.....and THAT says a lot where i'm concerned. Because normally, i'm pretty patient with things like that, but i have to tell you: YOU NEED TO GO ON!!! SOOOOOOON. *LOL* ;o)))

PLEASE, i don't know how long i can't stand to wait, and i think i'm not alone with that feeling. ;).

I really hope life treats you more kindly in the future.
Best wishes.
Diana

Reviewer: inabluefunk (Anonymous) · Date: November 30, 2010 12:55 AM · On: Chapter 43

I was very happy to see your update on the story, but I have to tell you, this was a major cliffhanger and I only wish you will update soon.

I enjoy the story and dont mind admiting that I have gone through the story twice, because there were things I was missing through the first perusal.

Cant wait for the new update, I can put my finger on that red van thing and Cynthia and Brian's "gut feeling" or the name that Cap'n Henry saw in that police report...

I hope you are feeling better *Hugs*

 

Reviewer: kara1997 (Anonymous) · Date: November 29, 2010 09:09 AM · On: Chapter 43

oh my god what a chapter. I am rubbish at leaving reviews as others always seem to have said it so much more eloquently than me :-(

This story is amazing and one that I often go back and reread to see if I can pick up clues. your writing skill is fantastic and it is definitely worthy of publishing. I started reading it as a Brian and Justin love story but now am contiuing as a brilliant mystery thriller.

just out of interest do you have the whole story and ending planned out or do you take it a chapter at a time and see where it takes you. I am assuming the first as I can only imagine the detail you could forget if you worked a chapter at a time.

I only wish I had the strength to wait till it is finished and read it all at once I am the sort who has to read a book cover to cover when I start it. I hate waiting.(big sigh)...but will live with it as you are worth the wait.

Hope real life gives you a break soon ;-)

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: November 28, 2010 01:52 PM · On: Chapter 43

as always.... amazing. i check this site every day for an update of this story. because it is soooo long between chapters [ real life sucks ] maybe you could start each chapter with a one paragraph summary of the previous chapter. i would also love a list of characters. have we seen ' CaptHenry before?  thanks for a wonderful story!!!! DEB

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: November 28, 2010 10:49 AM · On: Chapter 43

Never, never apoligize for taking whatever time you need to create such a masterpiece.  There are so many good things about this chapter that I wouldn't know where to start.  For a little bit there I thought maybe McFed had found a replacement for Brian.  Cynthia may know somethings not kosher but I can't be sure.  Teddy needs a shrink.  I like that Emmett and Ben defend Brian.  Thank god Debbie seen the light.  Give 'em hell, Liam.

You know if Emmett and Trina got together it would be a battle of Top Chefs.

Poor Capt'n Henry.  I do wonder whose name was at the bottom of that document.

And finally what a cliffhanger!!!!

Fabulous, fantastic, wonderful, magnificent - you get my drift.

Reviewer: cherie (Anonymous) · Date: November 28, 2010 08:01 AM · On: Chapter 43

Well for crying out loud! That is one hell of a cliffhanger! I am ever hopeful that it won't take another month for the next installment but if it does, oh well. I will be waiting. You are certainly worth it. But dang...that was just this side of evil, lol.

Reviewer: Honeybear (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2010 06:26 AM · On: Chapter 1

Thank you Cyn for the update.  I appreciate the effort you made in coming to give an update.  Like many others here I look forward to you receiving the required inspiration to continue on with such a wonderful story.  Selfishness aside I do wish you good health.

Reviewer: ariana.negropontes@orange.fr (Anonymous) · Date: November 13, 2010 01:38 AM · On: Chapter 42

Thank you, I like  very very much and wait impatient to continued. I like even more your Brian.Magnifique.

Ariana

Reviewer: vikki (Anonymous) · Date: November 08, 2010 04:15 AM · On: Chapter 42

Great story please continue. Waiting patiently.

Reviewer: Quinn (Anonymous) · Date: October 28, 2010 07:08 PM · On: Chapter 42

When you write Brian and Justin it's magical! Mesmerizing! But I don't like Brian's dynamic with Chris. It creeps me out, and doesn't seem professional to have a federal agent61700 with a personal interest in his subject. He should remove himself from the case or be removed, since everyone seems to know about his feelings for Brian. And Brian seems to be giving tacit encouragement, which also gives me an ick factor.....

Reviewer: bridget (Anonymous) · Date: October 25, 2010 02:58 PM · On: Chapter 42

i hate mclaren! he is such an asshole.  i'm very tired of how he treats justin and brian not only allows it but flirts and kisses mclaren.  sometimes this story feels like a love story between them.  please let me know if i should continue reading because i can't stand brian cheating on justin

Reviewer: Chloris01 (Signed) · Date: October 25, 2010 01:01 AM · On: Chapter 42

So, now, it's because of Brian if Michael almost died ?? And Michael will never love anyone the way he loves Brian ? What a rude thing to say in front of Ben !

You don't have to worry. Once again, it's brilliant. You perfectly painted the characters we love so much.

And Brian hadn't learn yet to trust himself and his feelings...isn't it ?  And yet - deep inside, in a place where no one had ever been allowed to enter - a shadow stirred and reached for the conscious level of his mind - and asked a question, age-old and ancient, a question he had seldom allowed himself to ask . . . and never once been able to answer. These two - so beautiful, so bright, so filled with life and joy - they would give him happiness beyond anything he had ever dared to imagine, but what . . . what could he possibly give them in return? The loveliness that dwelled within them, that would create an incandescent joy in his soul, was what they would bring to the life they would share; it was a part of them, which lived in their hearts.

Katy's grin was impudent. "Right. Nice ass too." Yes...I second that !

Thank you so much for this chapter. Take care of you and come back when you're ready.

Reviewer: Sab123 (Signed) · Date: October 24, 2010 09:55 PM · On: Chapter 42

Cync, I am happy to see that you are getting better and have started to write again. Please take all the time you need for recovery, your health is one of the most precious gifts in life.

I truly admire you for this brilliant plot and the energy and patience you have had with this story right from the beginning. I hope the voices in your head don´t stop whispering :-), helping you developing the story arch till the succesful end. I´ll wait patiently.

Sabine

Reviewer: TrinTiff (Signed) · Date: October 24, 2010 08:31 AM · On: Chapter 42

Another brilliant chapter, Cyn!  From Brian's thoughts while watching Justin and Gus to Debbie's epiphany to Katy's shining knight, it was enthralling! Sex or no sex, this story has a hold on me like no other!  I like that there's still the sexual tension b/t Brian and Chris, though!  I love Michael's loyalty to Brian in this and Brian's loyalty to Michael through it all! Oh, and I love that Trina has Brian's number!!  :-D

Hugs, Cindy

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Anonymous) · Date: October 24, 2010 05:58 AM · On: Chapter 42

Thank you so much for a new chapter and the knowledge you intend to finish this wonderful story.

I enjoyed this chapter has it has a lot in it of descriptive characters new and known. The scene of Brian watching Justin and Gus was  mind-blowing in its beauty, I ached with Brian as the emotions rolled over him against his will. Then I had a shiver of trepidation when Brian again determined that he would do whatever he needed to do to protect Justin and Gus, even if he gets hurt in the process.

Debbie uurrgg the woman just does not get it and will remain the lose canon and hopefully Quinn will be able to limit the damge she can do. Michael at last recognising his special place in Brian's life that space that is his alone. Ben is by far the better life partner for him than Brian could ever be.

Katy sounds like a lot of fun and I suspect Gus may have another hero lol.

Thanks Cyn for this story take care :)Chris

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: October 21, 2010 07:18 AM · On: Chapter 28

Cyn, you still have the number 1 story on MW and that only happens to stay that way if your story is the most popularly measured daily. Check Most Favorite Stories on the Home Page at the top to see you are #1. Stastitics show there are over 100 readers for one who gives a review on average.

We are all waiting for you to get well and patiently waiting for your next update. It seems you're close to reaching some conclusions here. Elsa Rose asked me yesterday about you and she's very much looking forward to your next chapter.

Your health is most important and we will wait for you love; don't worry about it. You have to stay well to write again and we need your genius here.

Just one of Your loyal fans,

Bob

 

Reviewer: Erdmut1 (Anonymous) · Date: October 10, 2010 07:14 PM · On: Chapter 41

Sorry to bother you! ... I just really want to know if you are going to up-date this wonderful fic?!

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: October 09, 2010 05:14 PM · On: Chapter 1

Hi Cyn I hope you are feeling better and you are making a recovery. Having said that I just want to say I hope the chapter is coming along I love this fic

Reviewer: anne-marie (Anonymous) · Date: September 29, 2010 11:55 PM · On: Chapter 41

it's really too sad you have not written yet the next chapter. It was sort of a cliff hanger though, in ch41!

I miss your prose terribly!

Let us know how you are doing 

Reviewer: T (Anonymous) · Date: September 21, 2010 12:55 AM · On: Chapter 41

Hi, I just wanted to wish you all the best. I hope you are getting better and stronger.

This is one of my favorite stories and I wait anxiously for every chapter, but I will wait forever , as long as you promise to take a good care of yourself and get better!!

Reviewer: cynical21 (Signed) · Date: September 19, 2010 12:06 AM · On: Chapter 41

Again, I must take this route to explaining myself and hope that I'm not abusing the "review" concept here completely.  So - an explanation. Or - actually - an excuse for the really long delay in posting the next chapter of "Timeless". It seems that, in the course of carrying on with everyday life, I somehow missed the signals of a looming medical problem and wound up gobsmacked and parked in an ICU bed for almost a week, and a recovery ward for another week, not to mention being watched over subsequently by overbearing children and friends who are as grim and determined as that five-headed dog that guarded the gates of Hell whenever I make a move toward my computer.

I have, however, finally persuaded them to leave me the hell alone, having convinced myself that I would, at first opportunity, resume my regular writing schedule and finish the chapter I started weeks ago. OK - so I'm a cock-eyed optimist, and not nearly as strong as I thought I was. At any rate, the chapter is still only about one-quarter done, despite all the lovely scenes and dialog that are spinning in my head. Though I'm incredibly eager to get back to it, the ugly truth is that I can't manage much at a time and will have to pace myself accordingly.

Just wanted to let you guys know that I haven't abandoned it, that getting our lovely B&J back where they belong and addressing all the infuriating questions and gaps in the story are a top priority - just as soon as I can. I hope you'll all be patient, and forgive my tardiness. I WILL write it, once I can put two sentences together coherently.
I hope it continues to matter to you, and that you'll forgive me for making you wait.

CYN

Reviewer: DavidR (Anonymous) · Date: September 01, 2010 09:47 AM · On: Chapter 41

Hi,

 

I really don’t need you to reply to my feedback.

I am simply just saying hello once again, to tell

you how much I am enjoying reading your story,

how much I appreciate your writing efforts and

of course to thank you.

 

So today, no feedback from me.  Just a hello and a

thank you for one terrific story.  Plus – no need to

reply to this your continuation of this story is more

than enough.

 

Thanks again,

DavidR

Reviewer: judi (Anonymous) · Date: August 29, 2010 11:03 PM · On: Chapter 41

Hi,

Great last chapter.  You do mean Mel so well!

I have been surprised that we never read anything aboutBrian's rehab, how it was done etc.?  Did you just want to keep the focus on the rest?  Might have been interesting.

Judi

Reviewer: templeton_ma (Anonymous) · Date: August 29, 2010 04:09 PM · On: Chapter 41

I felt jealous when Chris kissed Brian =D

And then I felt sad, just very said about what is happening now and what will happen to Chris and to Brian in the future. I really like Chris a lot. I don't want to see him hurting more than he is now. Chris protecting Brian is way over what his duty calls for. He really loves Brian. *sigh* 

Brian knew he is Justin's. But yet. I sense this sense of regret from him about Chris. And sometimes it makes me wonder what Justin really is to Brian.

I love all the scene between Brian and Gus. The sweetness coming off Brian is so precious.

Reviewer: galenut (Anonymous) · Date: August 27, 2010 11:16 PM · On: Chapter 41

thanks for updating another great chapter

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: August 27, 2010 10:48 AM · On: Chapter 41

I actually had to sign in here, and did it, just to let you know how much I've been enjoying your fabulous fic.  I've been reading it from the first chapter, and you're a master at storytelling, and I love that you've picked this fandom in which to enthrall us with your beautifully wrought story. So, thanks ever so...

Reviewer: Moonshadow Woman (Signed) · Date: August 27, 2010 09:04 AM · On: Chapter 41

Wow - great chapter - well worth the wait

Reviewer: gert (Signed) · Date: August 27, 2010 07:20 AM · On: Chapter 41

Damn!  I thought I was signed in.  I am the anonymous first time reviewer below.

Reviewer: DavidR (Anonymous) · Date: August 23, 2010 06:03 AM · On: Chapter 40

Thanks for another wonderful chapter.

 

It was good when Brian walked into the court room with Liam and

one side and Chris on the other.  It is so rare that Brian is surrounded

by people who are 100 percent for him.  Sure we have Justin and

Cynthia, but that seems to be it.  I know Brian is often written

as the protector, but here, they are protecting him.  It just gave me

pleasure to read that.

 

Your writing is so good, that I felt like I was in the court room

watching and hearing what was going on.

 

Hey, they tidbit about 9 years later gets a huge WOW!  So WOW!

 

There was another tidbit a few chapters back about there being a

traitor on the estate or whatever they call it where Brian is now.  Over

these last several chapter I felt a grey cloud hanging over each chapter

as I never knew when that person would strike.  Great that they are

now aware of  him/her, and maybe we could put that to bed without

too much damage.  Or can we?  (Don’t answer that).

 

Again, and again, thank you for this terrific story.

 

DavidR

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: August 17, 2010 05:25 AM · On: Chapter 40

another wonderful chapter. sorry RL sucks for u.  hope you write more soon.  i love this story.  deb

Reviewer: Suse (Anonymous) · Date: August 16, 2010 09:45 AM · On: Chapter 40

As always quality writing. I loved the aside about Brian and Gus in Europe nine years in the future laughing about "turts". It tells me there is a future for Brian and although you didn't mention Justin I will believe he is with them.  I just finished the chapter and can't wait for the next.

Reviewer: jizabel (Signed) · Date: August 15, 2010 07:33 PM · On: Chapter 1

It was abgreat pleasure reading this amazing new chapter from your story. The writting was superb as always.

Reviewer: TrinTiff (Signed) · Date: August 15, 2010 03:16 PM · On: Chapter 40

My favorite line in the whole chapter was this:  <i>... skin-to-skin, body-to-body - Brian-to-Justin.</i>  Beautiful!

 

Amazing chapter! (I love Liam Quinn and his ability to out-intimidate Brian.)

 

Hugs, Cindy

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: August 15, 2010 08:38 AM · On: Chapter 40

Oh wow another block buster chapter. I wonder will Brian ever believe he is truely loved and that he is entitiled to it. The beach scene was beautiful and heartbreaking all at the same time. Brian thinking there is no forever and looking at Gus and wanting it so badly. Jack did such a horrific job on Brian that I can see how that deep core damage would overide and colour Brian's outlook and persception on life. Brian fights all the time against the feelings of dissappointmentof the "other shoe dropping".  

Woohoo Cynthia again she provided for Brian what he needed before he knew he needed it, Liam Quinn another gun in Brian's arsenel of defense. He looks like he may shake things up a bit and in his own way give Brian some tools to fight back with.

Justin got to love the brat! a brillant mix of stength and determination and jealousy and pouty moods just what Brian needs to keep him on his toes.

Gus if only he knew how powerful he is he holds Brian's heart so tight, and don't think I did not let out a whoop of delight when you gave us the mini glimpse into the future lol thank you.

The ending of the chapter leaves me still with qualms of fear that Ted has feelings of resentment and may not be finished or being manipulated. Mel is such a freak show but we must keep her on Brian's radar because she is such a lose canon.

All the characters are so real and the story just weaving along so many different twists and turns.

All in all another wonderful chapter in a thoroughly brillant story that I am sure would be a best seller on the open market. Thank thank you for sharing it with us, hugs Chris

Reviewer: argentine65 (Anonymous) · Date: August 05, 2010 08:33 PM · On: Chapter 39

I just loved Gus and the puppy and also liked Gus's grandfather being sweet with his grandchild. Wonderful interaction between Brian and Justin (finally) but I still feel for Chris. I liked even (bad of me) what happened to Ted and the conversation Brian has with Lindsay to tell her about the lost of the money and offering help and also Brian hearing his friends and not jumping in anger. Thank you so much for sharing. Martha

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: August 03, 2010 09:16 AM · On: Chapter 39

Your plot has been totally believable up to maybe forgiving Ted. Old friend or not he held a professional fiduciary responsibility and he grossly failed to protect the assets of his employer/client. Depending on his involvement he could go to prison even if he lost his own money. Worse case he would be taken out and shot.

I don't know what country you're in but in the USA he would not only be fired, but he would lose his CPA license if he had one. His next job would be picking up cans for a garbage truck since he wouldn't get to be a cashier at McDonalds or hold any position involving money in any way for the rest of his life.

Other than that the chapter was magically delicious as usual.

Hauling Ted out of the office in handcuffs by the feds for questioning would have been the more likely result. And if Brian lets him still hold signatory rights to the company accounts I'm going blind rolling my eyes over here.

Ah, but this is fiction and I must allow artistic license to see where you take this to. I'm feeling we haven't heard the last of Brian Kinney on the Ted situation. Once he gets over his gloat he going to be all business and do the right thing.

Don't you hate it went another writer tries to tell you how to write your story?

:P

That's what happens when you're good enough to get us emotionally involved.

And there is still the other shoe regarding the Club yet to fall.

Congrads on being the hottest story on MW.

Author's Response:

Thanks, Friend.  And you are absolutely correct.  Ted's part in this story is not done yet.  Not even for me.  Does it blow my cover completely to reveal that I never plan out the details of my stories in advance.  I am strictly a seat-of-the-pants writer.  I write it as it comes to me, so . . . suffice to say that Brian is not yet done with Mr. Schmidt.

And I love it that you're emotionally involved, and yes, there are still shoes - note the plural - waiting to drop.

Thanks so much to you, and to the lovely MW, for all your support.

CYN

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: August 03, 2010 07:26 AM · On: Chapter 38

Damn girl can you write! I was spellbound throughout this entire chapter. Your depth of canon with B & J was enlightening and insightful; your pain for McFed heartfelt, the craft of the undercover officers was genius, and the banter between Brian and McClaren so in character with the ever unfolding plot now on the verge of dwarfing War and Peace soon.

My work is a dime store novel to your masterpiece and I have no doubt you could be published (provided you could keep a novel under 100,000 words or at least break it into 5-7 books like JK Rowling perhaps :-)

With that pinch said I have to notice no one is complaining at your lengthy chapters one bit and you have spoiled us to expect an inhuman number of adjectives, flowing descriptions, and a a plot weaved finer than silk.

Enough of my BS, I have another equivalent length of a master's thesis to read called your next chapter.

Author's Response:

I'm just . . . speechless, and you probably know me well enough by now to know that "speechless" is not a condition that comes easily or often to me. 

It is so lovely of you to say such things, and I can't tell you how much your kindness means to me.  As for being published . . . I've said it before.  First of all, I'm so damned anal-retentive, not to mention obsessive-compulsive, that I can't even use a beta, because I'm too paranoid.  A professional editor would take one look at me and confront his or her worst nightmare.  And secondly, I am NEVER content with the finished product, so - if I ever did get published - I'd spend the rest of my life pulling books off the shelves in order to correct, adjust, edit, re-write.  Any publisher worth knowing would write me off as a hopeless case.  But Wow, my friend.  To be compared to Rowling - who, IMO, deserves the literary equivalent of the Nobel Prize - not so much because she's a wonderfully gifted writer - although she is - as for the fact that she enchanted a whole new generation of readers and brought them back to the printed page as opposed to the video screen - well, that's just about the most flattering thing anyone has ever said to me, and I'm . . . speechless.  I think I said that already, didn't  I?

Thanks, Friend.  You are truly too kind.

CYN

 

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: August 02, 2010 04:27 PM · On: Chapter 39

I just want to say, I utterly love this. I've just finished reading the entire thing in one sitting and I can't wait for the next chapter.

Lovely :D 

 

Author's Response:

Holy cow, Friend!  A marathon read of this mega-story deserves a medal, and some serious down-time once you finish.  I hope you will continue to be pleased as we go along.

CYN

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Anonymous) · Date: August 01, 2010 06:07 AM · On: Chapter 39

I love the fact the Gus mad it safely and that Lindsey's father is stepping up to the plate nicely.  I always thought he'd be more accepting of Lindsey and Melanie if it weren't for his wife.   Gus evidently inherited his father's ability to talk anyone into anything.  Getting Gus dog no less, a dog that seems to have fallen under Brian's spell.  Love the name Beau Soleil and Mr. Peterson's interpetation - Pretty Sunshine.  LOL. and the line  'Hey, Daddy, your tallywacker is showing' had me rolling on the floor.

Are Eugene and Howie still around, it would be nice if ther were more then just Chris around sporting a gun, though I imagine if anyone decided to make trouble Trina would go after them with a heavy skillet.

When will Ted learn that the one person responsible for the mess he is in is himself.  How will Melanie explain where she got $40,000 dollars from and will Lindsey wonder what else there is that Melanie has never informed her about?

No matter how great this chapter is, and it is really great, I can't help but wonder when the other shoe will drop and looking forward to finding out how you make it play out.

 

 

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for your lovely, in-depth comment - and I agree with your remarks about Lindsey's father.  I always got that vibe too.

So glad you picked up on the humor - something I thought we needed after all the heavy drama that's come before.  And yes, Eugene and Howie are still around.  We'll see a bit more of them later.  They'll all be needed before we're done.

And yes, you are right.  The other shoe is still hovering, but we're getting closer.  I hope you continue to approve as we go along.

CYN

Reviewer: jizabel (Signed) · Date: August 01, 2010 02:07 AM · On: Chapter 1

This was a fantastic chapters. So sweet and heartwarming. The dog will make a perfect new addition to the family. Great work!

Author's Response:

Thanks.  I was thinking about Justin's comment during Season 5 - about how Brian wouldn't even get a dog - and thought it was time to take a new direction.  Glad you approve.

CYN

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: July 31, 2010 01:34 PM · On: Chapter 39

OMG what a wonderful chapter I lol several times with the humour of it. LOL with Justin's jealousy at least he has the prize and he wisely intends to keep a firm hold.

Gus what can I say it is just so beautiful the love; your words are so wonderful we can see the picture of them so clearly.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this fic please keep it going:)

.

Author's Response:

I am so blessed by the enthusiasm of readers like you, and I am so glad that the portrait I'm trying to paint of Brian and Gus is coming through for you.  Some of my favorites still photos from the series involve Brian holding Gus, and I want this story to reflect the love that seems so obvious to me in those shots - and yes, I do know that's really silly, since they were simply actors playing a scene, but hey! I can see it as I choose, right?  Isn't that the genius of our Mr. Harold? LOL.

CYN

Reviewer: Anno53 (Anonymous) · Date: July 31, 2010 07:21 AM · On: Chapter 39

Part of me feels like Ted got what he deserved, but the other part feels so badly for him. :(

I love the puppy and Gus!

Great update as usual, cyn!

Author's Response:

Thanks, my friend, and I know exactly what you mean about Ted.  Unfortunately, choices have consequences, and he's still facing his. Not completely there yet, of course, but in process.

CYN

Reviewer: debv3 (Signed) · Date: July 31, 2010 03:39 AM · On: Chapter 39

I hope Lindsey comes to her senses! Mel is a beast and deserves to be cut out of their lives...I know she can't go entirely because of JR but she needs t crawl back under her rock and stay there!!  Can't wait for the next chapter I pounce on your updates as soon as I see them.

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for your comment, Friend, and . . . yes, the justice is still being dispensed.  For some, it's only just begun.  I hope you will be pleased when all's said and done.

CYN

Reviewer: Poppyhigh (Signed) · Date: July 22, 2010 10:17 AM · On: Chapter 38

I just finished to read your story in none day...Feel the love between this two people...it made feel so full at heart. Even though it's in the hard way to be together. And feel a bit sad for Mcfed who came in the middle of the protection mode of Brian thatis not easy to resist Brian effects. Ah...my lovely sunshine is still strong unbelievable charactor. He can find the way to Brian as always.

So I hope you will update this story in the near future. Supporting you p^^q

Author's Response:

Wow!  Anyone who can sit down and read this whole thing in one sitting deserves a medal - and I hope you remembered to hyrdrate.  Thanks so very much for your kind words and your interest.  I hope you continue to be pleased.

CYN

Reviewer: kcurtsinger (Anonymous) · Date: July 19, 2010 06:46 AM · On: Chapter 38

I love the amount of detail you go into! This is one of my favorite fics, looking forward to your next update.

Author's Response:

And I love it that some people really seem to enjoy my endless babbling.  Thanks so much for speaking up.

CYN

Reviewer: DavidR (Anonymous) · Date: July 18, 2010 11:00 PM · On: Chapter 38

This is at least the second time it was brought up that Justin was sort of lucky

that Brian would/could have/maybe even should have found someone other than

Justin AND been happy and fulfilled.  Sorry, but I still don’t buy it.  That Justin

always assumed that Brian would always be available or that no  one else could

ever get to Brian’s heart – yes I buy that.  But unlike first Chris and now Justin

I say “yes” Brian would always be there to take him back.

 

It certainly could be the Chris is “better” for Brian than Justin.  But just what

does that mean?

 

Let’s not forget about Steven who could be “better” for Justin.  Going back to

the beginning of the story, Steven was described as:

 

         “Steven was a lovely man, probably the perfect man for Justin.”

         “ Bright and educated and sophisticated and elegant.”

         “….. - a product of old money and impeccable breeding…….” 

         “ He was also quite beautiful and a skilled and  generous lover.”
         “And he loved Justin and wanted to marry him……”

 

So what did Justin do?  Hopped on the first plane he could catch (that Steven

was able to get for him) and go to Brian and leave  Steven behind probably forever.

 

And as for Brian, (in my opinion) he could wake up with Chris, or Don, or Bill,

or  Jeff, and if that  loft door swung open and Justin walked in, Chris, Don,

Bill and Jeff  would be gone.

 

How did Trina see B/J?

 

     “ There was something profoundly beautiful about the interaction between the two of them.”

     “ She had not expected to be touched by the sight of the two young men together; she had

           not expected to concede that their love could be real and precious and exquisitely lovely.”

 

One more thing.  Very soon, Brian, Justin, and Gus will all be together.

And – there is a traitor lurking in that compound.  Oh shit!  Nonono, I mean OH SHIT!

 

Again, and again,  thank you for this wonderful story.  It is simply terrific.

 

DavidR

 

PS: I hope this formatting works. For some reason, all my

comments have seem to get formatted in a strange way.

Author's Response:

You are so very right, dear David, and that's really the underlying truth in all this.  It is NOT logical; it is not easily explained; it is NOT a rational reaction.  But it IS what both of them needed to learn.  You are correct in thinking that NO ONE is better for Brian than Justin - but Justin needed to realize that, although this was an ultimate truth, it was not necessarily true that Brian could not build a different life without him.  Of course, Brian would have never done that, except that HE believed that it would be in Justin's best interest.  And we are well on our way for both of them to see a complete truth, although . . . there are still a few bends in the river to navigate before both are fully aware of what life will hold for them.  Yes - logically - others might be better for them, but I am reminded of a line from a silly tv show that I saw recently, and the truth of that simple sentence is more valid than anything else in this situation.  "The heart wants what it wants."  Period.  They haven't learned it completely yet - but they're on the right path.

Thanks so much for your lovely comments, and your thought-provoking observations.  I hope it continues to please you.

CYN

Reviewer: templeton_ma (Anonymous) · Date: July 18, 2010 01:55 PM · On: Chapter 38

The hurt and loneliness was so deep surrounding Chris while Brian and Justin were celebrating their beginning of lives together. I feel so bad for Chris :_(

But I am glad that Brian talked to Chris that morning after. It felt like a formal goodbye. Some kind of closure for Chris. Not nearly enough but at least it is comforting to know that Brian does care about Chris in a different way and he appreciates what Chris did for him greatly. Plus what a scene. Two beautiful creatures who at some level are so compatible and so much like equals to each other at certain level. Now I just wish that you will give Chris a good life at the end of the story. He certainly deserves it.

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for appreciating the part that Chris has played in helping B&J find their way back to each other.  Without him, I don't know how they'd have managed it, and yes, Chris does deserve some reward for what is, basically, a heroic gesture.  We'll have to see what comes along for him, and I hope you'll be pleased.

CYN

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: July 18, 2010 09:51 AM · On: Chapter 38

Thank you for another wonderful chapter of this superb story. I loved every element of it, the full understanding by Brian and Justin of the power each holds to hurt and love. That Justin and Brian both recognised  that they needed to rip that bandaid off their relationship to see the foundations were in need of work. they are stronger together than they would be apart.

I did feel for Chris but I am a B/J fan so I am sorry he is colateral damage but I am grateful for the gift he gave to Justin and Brian.

The club and its evil patrons are scary and I think Sharon and her cohorts are going to have to tread gently or lose the war. Interesting new character Nicholas, not sure he is ready yet to enbrace his gay side yet.

Looking forward to Brian and sonny boy's reunion :) hugs Chris 

Author's Response:

I so love your lovely, detailed comments, and it pleases me to think that my story inspires such interest, and your description about ripping off that band-aid was spot on perfect.  And yes, there is pure evil afloat in the shadows around this story, and I fully hope to expose it all before we're done.  Thanks so much for your support and your interest and your lovely comments.

CYN

Reviewer: Brittany (Anonymous) · Date: July 18, 2010 08:22 AM · On: Chapter 38

Well, I'm glad that they fixed things. I can't wait to see what happens when Gus arrives. Yay Gus! <3 Oh, and I'm curious as to what is going on in The Club. Your plot is amazing. Great work as always!

Author's Response:

Thanks so much.  I sometimes have to write myself notes to keep track of where we are at any given moment, and hope that I don't forget anything important.  Hope it continues to please.

CYN

Reviewer: debv3 (Signed) · Date: July 18, 2010 02:39 AM · On: Chapter 38

Cyn

As always a great chapter. I can't wait for Gus to arrive and for Brian to give his deposition. As for Mel and Ted, I would love to see Mel lose everything at his point. She is just pure evil the way you have written her! As a big Emmett fan I would love for he and Cynthia to make a trip to see Brian. 

Love this story! Thank you.

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for your enthusiasm, and I hope you'll be pleased with the way the story plays out from here.  And I agree about Emmett and Cynthia, as I am very fond of both. 

CYN

Reviewer: Brittany (Anonymous) · Date: July 08, 2010 11:51 PM · On: Chapter 37

OHFUCKNO! Don't you dare Justin! Don't you fricken dare! You stay right where you are and don't you even think about leaving him again! Under no circumstances is that - at all - the right thing to do!

Great update as always! (:

Please don't break my heart,
~Brittany

Author's Response:

Thanks, Hon.  Love your enthusiasm, and hope you will continue to feel the same.  Although I never make promises about how things will turn out in one of my stories - mainly becuase I'm never entirely sure where it will lead me in the end - I can assure you of this much.  Nobody is a greater believer in the One True Pairing of Brian and Justin than I am, so I hope that offers some hope and comfort.

CYN

Reviewer: imgonnaneed (Anonymous) · Date: July 07, 2010 12:11 PM · On: Chapter 37

Beautifully written.  My imagination is given an easy ride to where these characters reside.  You lay them out so lovingly, even those we would all enjoy seeing slayed out in the middle of the road. 

While all life, even the fictional variety, cannot be fluff and frills, I still hold out hope for a bit (or a bunch) of unfettered joy, not only for Brian and Justin but, for those who have stood by them, even if only in the back rows.  I also hope for the redemption and self-realizations of a few and the out and out destruction of a few others.  But however you deliver the last lines, I am sure I will enjoy the reading of them.

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for a lovely compliment.  And while it seems ridiculously obvious to me that NOTHING ever came easily to our beloved B&J. I completely agree that they are deserving of at least a few moments of undiluted happiness, so I will certainly endeavor to grant them that along the way, always keeping in mind that even the greatest loves have their own shitload of pain and suffering to bear, in the immortal jargon of Brian Kinney.  :) Hope you continue to enjoy.

CYN

Reviewer: templeton_ma (Anonymous) · Date: July 06, 2010 07:55 PM · On: Chapter 37

Gosh... And I thought last chapter made me think Chris could be a great partner to Brian, this chapter convinces more. But then to be fair, Chris is looking at things from a third person's POV and he didn't have the complex history with Brian like Justin did. So, it makes sense that Chris has a clearer head in terms of what the 2 lovers should do. I really admire Chris. He loves Brian enough to help Justin fight for Brian.

Author's Response:

Yes, he does, and isn't that the truest kind of love?  Glad you see that, and thanks for saying so.

CYN

Reviewer: deb (Anonymous) · Date: July 06, 2010 12:33 AM · On: Chapter 37

another amazing chapter. thanks

Author's Response:

Thanks, Deb.  Hope you continue to think so.

CYN

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: July 05, 2010 02:25 PM · On: Chapter 37

Stargazer Lilies                                             And the crowd goes wild

You didn't write this chapter; you painted it. And like this flower it's so beautiful.

Author's Response:

Oh, my God.  Just paint me delighted.  These are my absolute favorite flowers (Lillian and I have much in common).  Only she was blessed with a monumentally perfect green thumb, while I can't grow weeds.  It means so much that you went to the trouble to find this and post it - and your words are every bit as lovely and much appreciated.

CYN

Reviewer: Gina Marie (Signed) · Date: July 05, 2010 08:06 AM · On: Chapter 37

Hmmm.... So much to think about.  I love how you are not portraying Justin as having this everlasting, unconditional love for Brian.  Obviously, he doesn't.  Which is the most realistic take on the B/j relationship I've ever read.  I love how Justin 'knows' now that he's never seen the real Brian and that he actually has some fear that he might not love the real Brian.  And he also realizes Brian might  feel the same way, that Justin might not love him without his masks.  Chris is right, he WOULD be better for Brian, he's actually seen Brian without his mask, and is older, more mature and wiser...but Brian doesn't love him. He loves Justin.  And Justin, well Justin loves all of Brian's 'masks', but he's yet to discover if he would love the man behind the mask .  At this point I have to say it saddens me that  Brian loves Justin.   He really does deserve someone like Chris.  The scene where Chris asks him, 'hasn't anyone ever stepped up and did what was right for you?' really hit me hard. NO one has, not even Justin.   And from what he's thinking now, and his conversation with Mcfed, he's still not the man Brian deserves. He's still thinking about what 'he' can handle.  He's still contemplating walking away because, as Chris said, 'he can't bear the guilt,'.  That's not what Brian needs.

Speaking of guilt, it's dead on. It's the core of their relationship, isn't it? Well it has been for Brian since the beginning. I wonder, as Justin said in season two, If he hadn't have gotten bashed, would Brian have fallen in love with him?  Does Brian's love stem from his deep routed guilt?  We know that he has it and no one can change his feelings on that.   With that kind of guilt over what happened to Justin, how would he ever know if he would have fallen in love with him, sans guilt?  I think Brian should be examining the root of his feelings for Justin as well.

 Brian feels, no, he 'knows', it's his fault Justin got bashed, and now Justin is going to feel the same way.  He'll always believe that he's responsible for Brian's attack.  There is no love in  guilt.

Very intriguing chapter.  Side note -  Simon Redding is going to be trouble I see.  Why do I have visions of the Shinning?

And Ted and Mel?  Ted is bad enough, but Mel is just as bad as those men who attacked Brian.  I hope you do something very nasty to her when all is said and done.  She deserves it!

As always, great chapter

Author's Response:

I always adore your in-depth analysis and insightful comments, and you always open my eyes and make me look at things from a slightly tilted perspective, which, for an author, is a great gift.  It helps with all kinds of character fulfillment, plot development, and emotional exploration, so please, please, never stop.  I love how you read the characters.  So glad you understand my take on their guilt, and how it's driven Brian throughout his life, but most particularly since Justin's bashing.  I always thought that aspect of his personality was glossed over too glibly in the series and needed much more exploration.

And yes, Mel is a true piece of work - and we're not done with her yet, I promise.  As for Ted . . . I'm still mulling, trying to decide where to go next.  Let me know how you think I did when it's done.

Thanks again, Friend.  and particular thanks for picking up on the sadness of that little comment about how no one ever did anything because it was what Brian needed.  Can you imagine living your whole life with no one who cares enough to step up, even in the simplest way.  I sometimes think it's a bloody miracle he didn't turn out to be an axe murderer.

CYN

Reviewer: galenut (Anonymous) · Date: July 05, 2010 04:41 AM · On: Chapter 37

glad your feeling better,i really am enjoying this story,keep up the good work,but put your health first.

Author's Response:

Thanks so much, both for your good wishes, and your comment.  Delighted that you're enjoying it. And BTW, I'm doing just fine.  Got one more little procedure to go through next week, and then it's all good.

CYN

Reviewer: jizabel (Signed) · Date: July 05, 2010 02:06 AM · On: Chapter 37

Wow, what a chapter! It was so intense but as always FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! I am glad that Justin knows the truth about Brian attackers because their reunion was not complete when there were still secrets between them!!! McFed is such a great character I feel sorry for him because he does not have a chance with Brian. Great work!!!!!

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for your enthusiastic comment.  Does a writer's heart good, you know.  And I'm glad you're finding McFed a sympathetic character.  He IS a good guy; he's just not the RIGHT guy, for a certain person.

CYN

Reviewer: Brittany (Anonymous) · Date: June 28, 2010 02:30 PM · On: Chapter 36

Oh shit. That sounds bad. What the fuck is going to happen now!? :S

On the other hand, props to Cynthia. Wow. She is my hero. And congratulations to Lindsey too for finally realizing that Melanie should back the fuck off.

You are an amazing writer. There are no words to describe how amazing this story is. It's incredible and... the plot, the characters, MY GOSH. Just... WOW.

Author's Response:

Your enthusiasm is the kind of reward that every author appreciates.  Thanks so much for your support and your passion, and I hope you continue to enjoy.

CYN

Reviewer: Patya (Anonymous) · Date: June 23, 2010 07:15 PM · On: Chapter 36

Can´t wait for more!

Author's Response:

Magic words to a writer.  Hope you continue to enjoy.

CYN

Reviewer: Jasmine (Signed) · Date: June 21, 2010 11:25 PM · On: Chapter 36

What a great chapter!! I loved smelly Melly getting what she so richly deserved! What a truly evil and heartless woman, I wish they had just thrown her on her ass on the sidewalk....I'm glad that Brian told idiotic Ted off, he's such a bastard, of course he didn't think that he was putting Gus in danger, Ted doesn't think...I can't wait for the final nail on his ignorant self-serving coffin...The ending left me in with a chill! I hope you update soon and please let nothing happen to our boys!!

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for your comment.  And yes, as I've surely mentioned before, Melanie is my least favorite character, so seeing that she gets her just desserts is really fun for me.  Although, I should point out that she is not without a few redeeming qualities which I hope will show up as time goes on.  Thanks for reading and commenting.

CYN

Reviewer: galenut (Anonymous) · Date: June 21, 2010 08:02 AM · On: Chapter 36

awesome chapter.

Author's Response:

Thank you.  The characters make it easy.

CYN