Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: October 02, 2014 02:51 PM · On: Broken Things
As much as there was in this chapter the way you ended it brought back some recent memories. I was only on a swing about three weeks ago. Yes, I occasionally do silly things, however, I'm sure the two year old, well almost three year old, I was with was swinging higher and faster than me. Although, it is like riding a bike, you don't forget how to do it. LOL
Seriously, I did enjoy being able to finally catch up once again with this fic. The way you portrayed a lost Brian and a guarded Justin was superb.
Cheers :)
Author's Response: I'm glad the chapter reminded you of a happy memory :-)
Awww...thanks for the compliment. You're giving me the warm and fuzzies!
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: October 02, 2014 01:06 PM · On: Ray
I'm not so sure Brian is going to like what Justin has done. But it is rather curious that Ray might still be alive and Brian never knew about it.
Author's Response: I'm glad you're liking this twist ...
Reviewer: Kathrin (Anonymous) · Date: October 02, 2014 12:27 PM · On: Ray
Oh a new turn around...Please don't wait too long with the next chapter.What's going on?
Author's Response: I'm not sure I answered any of your questions ... but I did write another chapter.
Reviewer: XPO787 (Anonymous) · Date: October 02, 2014 09:47 AM · On: Ray
Oh oh! Hope, Brian doesn't shut down. Great chapter. And an evil cliffhanger.
Author's Response: I confess ... I am evil :-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 02, 2014 08:15 AM · On: Ray
How cruel. First his dad tries to murder his brother then he tells Brian that Ray is dead. Really need to find out what you have planned for the next few chapters!!!
Author's Response: Jack is definitely cruel.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: September 28, 2014 07:20 PM · On: The Part Where Everybody's Vulnerable
My question is, will Brian tell Justin about his uncle?
Author's Response: that's definitely the question :-)
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: September 28, 2014 01:06 PM · On: The Part Where Everybody's Vulnerable
I can see now that this isn't going to be easy for Brian.
Author's Response: Definitely not. But there will be a neat twist :-)
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: September 19, 2014 05:38 PM · On: Growing Pains
This chapter made me very sad, and just a bit angry at Daphne...even though she didn't mean any harm.
Author's Response: Writing it made me sad, too :-(
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: September 19, 2014 04:10 PM · On: Growing Pains
This chapter goes to show how cruel some people can be and actually think that it's funny. I like that Daphne attacked steriotyping, but her deliberate tampering with Brian's food wasn't as funny in light of his memories. I'm surprised he didn't up and leave. The pain of remembering that time must have been unbearable.
Author's Response: She didn't know. She was being a little rude, but there was more pizza. She would never hurt Brian like that intentionally.
Reviewer: Kathrin (Anonymous) · Date: September 19, 2014 03:42 PM · On: Growing Pains
Great chapter. I really like the whole story.Exept the part where Justin tried to loose weight. Then I was a little bit dissappointed and thought, that the story was going the same way as all the other stories. But I'm really impressed now.
I especially like your contemplations about advertising.
I'm looking forward to the next chapters.
Author's Response: I knew from the beginning that I didn't want Justin to lose weight. That portion of the story was designed to show two things 1) how much Brian hurt Justin and 2) how unsuitable Joe was for Justin. I'm sorry to have put both you and Justin through that :-(
I'm so glad you enjoyed my thoughts on advertising :-)
Reviewer: Severus_divides_into_H (Signed) · Date: September 15, 2014 05:51 PM · On: We're Gonna Go a Different Way
I loved this chapter! It was complicated, because I actually like Joe very much, I think he helped Justin a lot, and he wasn't embarrassed to be seen with him at all, unlike Brian. But, he did push too hard. That must have hurt Justin's feelings - Justin is really sensitive here, even if he tries to hide it.
And of course I love jealousy! Jealous Brian is my favorite!:)
Thank you!
Author's Response: Jealous!Brian IS hot!
I don't think many noticed this, but Joe thought when he first met Justin that he was hot in spite of his weight. Brian had gotten to the point where he just liked Justin, all of him (he still hadn't gotten beyond his vanity in public, but privately he liked all of Justin--so he was a bit more evolved than Joe in that regard. he didn't want Justin to lose weight, but Joe always did).
Reviewer: Severus_divides_into_H (Signed) · Date: September 15, 2014 05:47 PM · On: Broken Things
Wow, this chapter is just perfect for such an angst-lover like me! I *loved* it, it was amazing and touching – and sad. Made me sweat a little, but I’m always up for that :) I’m glad that you didn’t make Justin forgive Brian easily, how he said it’s okay, but still felt subdued and hesitant. I was relieved he told Brian what was bothering him, though – and completely amazed that Brian agreed to stop tricking. Now I can’t wait to see if he’ll be able to really withstand the temptation!
Thank you, I re-read this chapter a few times. Fantastic!
Author's Response: This Brian is a little older than canon!Brian was when B/J met...Brian was jealous of Joe from pretty much the beginning...he'd gotten protective of Justin (people at Babylon and Mikey were cruel to Justin)...he feels something not good about how their whatever ended before (he wouldn't call it guilt or regret...)...and he's just spent 2 months without Justin...so he was primed for this leap. He would do a lot to get what they had back. Plus, he'd pretty much stopped tricking on his own before Dylan...
I'm so glad you liked it enough to read more than once :-) I tried to make it angsty and beautiful.
Justin may love Brian, and he does, but Brian REALLY hurt him. That doesn't just go away.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: September 15, 2014 04:27 PM · On: We're Gonna Go a Different Way
I love that Brian loves Justin for being Justin and not for how he looks. Sigh, if only more people were like that.
Author's Response: I agree. That would make the world a much better place.
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: September 15, 2014 03:05 PM · On: We're Gonna Go a Different Way
Very nice update...so long Joe haha!
Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed this part. It was fun to write.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: September 11, 2014 05:21 PM · On: Broken Things
I'm glad they got that settled. Poor Brian, he really didn't know what to do.
Author's Response: Yeah...he was a bit lost.
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: September 11, 2014 12:57 PM · On: Broken Things
Girl you're going to give me a heart attack! Lol but the silver lining is that our boys are giving themselves a chance.
Author's Response: Indeed. Justin came close to walking away, and Brian seriously pondered giving up. But they both decided to try. Oddly enough, they've switched positions...Brian's a little more about trying than Justin right now.
Reviewer: Sasha (Anonymous) · Date: September 08, 2014 04:27 PM · On: Existential Crisis Part 2: Justin
YAY! you're writing it! my favorite story, if only you knew how much i was agonizing that it isn't finished! you left it on a place where i was ready to kill brian! i'm still angry at him so much, but since justin has forgiven him, i guess i shouldn't be angry. but he has to work to deserve my trust again! and justin's! anyway, they are amazing together, and i sort of undersatnd how horrible it is for brian to have fallen in love with a fatty. really, that's embarrassing... but justin is working on it, and he's wonderful anyway.
Author's Response: I'm sorry I left it in such an awful place before. Brian is going to be working to get them back to where they were before (well, minus the bad parts).
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 01:32 PM · On: Existential Crisis Part 2: Justin
"None yet. I'm waiting to do it face to face." Oh, now I'm curious as to whether it will happen or if something will stop Justin from breaking it off with Joe2.
Update soon please if RL allows.
Cheers :)
Author's Response: will be soon...by the end of this week.
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 01:28 PM · On: Existential Crisis Part 1: Brian
"He needed Sunshine" I hope he remembers that whenever he is tempted.
I hope Brian will be proud to have Justin as his boyfriend, and I can't wait for the scene where Michael finds out.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 01:25 PM · On: Consensus Building
"Justin Taylor will you be my boyfriend?" Sometimes I think Justin gives in to easily.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 01:22 PM · On: Just Stay
Yay, Gus has his Sweetie, and it looks like Brian will have his too. LOL
Cheers :)
Author's Response: Indeed :-)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 01:21 PM · On: Suck it, Joe!
Well what a little schemer Molly turned out to be. Although, I am loving her in the fic. LOL
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 01:18 PM · On: The Stolen Boat
What is Brian playing at, and will the new Justin be what he wants?
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 01:15 PM · On: No, stupid. It's Molly.
Poor Gus, I feel so sad for him.
I thought we would come to a place where Justin would exercise and lose weight, but will it make him happy???
Cheers :)
Author's Response: Nope. I knew at the beginning that Justin would not change physically. He's not unhealthy. He's plump. And I'm okay with that. I've read tubby Justin stories where he loses weight, and I decided I liked it better if he could love himself the way he is (and if Brian could also).
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 01:13 PM · On: Why is your hair in a bun?
"Why is your hair in a bun?" Love this, and that you used it as the name of the chapter.
"The robber talks funny." Molly is very insightful. LOL
Poor Justin is facing so much heartbreak and I'm sure there is even more to come.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 01:08 PM · On: The Bat
I can't believe I am reading about bats when I have recently had a friend describing the exact same problem. Life imitating art or is it art imitating life. LOL
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 01:04 PM · On: Oink, oink (reposted)
I didn't quite understand the end of this chapter so I read ahead and it now seems to make sense.
I never thought I would say this, but Gus is just so cute in this chapter, playing with a cat toy; Priceless
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 12:57 PM · On: Before
"You need more stuff. Are you poor?" "Those colors are boring. No one's gonna wanna visit." Yes, it's rude, but is it wrong I found Molly's openness so funny. LOL
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 02, 2014 12:54 PM · On: You're Stupid. Seriously.
Oh good; once again you have portrayed a normal child (Gus) not the perfect child or small adult in a child's body. Well Done.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 01, 2014 04:21 PM · On: Pretexts
Go Jennifer. I love how you have made Jennifer the cheating parent. LOL Nice touch.
Let's hope Brian can now procuring Gus.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 01, 2014 04:20 PM · On: The Morning After
Gus and Molly have a play date, or is that Justin and Brian have a play date. LOL Let's hope the kids aren't busy. :D
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 01, 2014 04:19 PM · On: Just Playin, Part 2 (Or It's All Fun and Games Until...)
"Calling Mikey." Good for Justin as it made Brian open up.
"Cigarettes. An iron. A dark closet." Unfortunately it was observable this was to come, but it's still very sad.
Cheers
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 01, 2014 04:18 PM · On: Just Playin, Part 1
All I can say to this chapter is; Brian's an ass. :(
Cheers
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 01, 2014 04:17 PM · On: All Kinds of Misunderstandings
Oh, Brian is not playing fair, again. The poor Snuggler doesn't stand a chance. LOL
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 01, 2014 04:17 PM · On: It's Lovely and More Temperate
"Shall I compare your ass to a summer's day?" "It's lovely and more temp'rate..." OMG this is so funny.
I love Brian's alias for Joe2 "The Snuggler". LOL
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 01, 2014 04:15 PM · On: The Game Changes Again
Oh, poor Joe2, I love his idea, but he isn't aware Brian is "the guy the protagonist is meant to be with, and is by the protagonist's side".
"Irons are for clothes!" Oh, so sad.
Cheers
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: September 01, 2014 01:33 PM · On: Dreaming
I hope you're not offended by this, but I agree with you, it's weird. Do men actually speak (narrate) their fantasies while they are alone or just contemplate them.
"You're seriously cock blocking me! First you say I can't have sex with Brian...and with your pop-ins, I can't even jerk off!" Yep, even cock blocking him with his fantasies. LOL I love Daphne.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 12:40 PM · On: The Part Where Everyone Is Miserable
Yay, Justin just left, I love that. Daphne is giving him all the right advice, now will he follow it. Will Joe2 get another date?????
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 12:35 PM · On: More Unbearable Things
"Okay, wait. Let's not get carried away" Oh, thank goodness someone was sensible enough to save the bagels. LOL
"If you wanted to fuck, you should've just said" Way to go Justin, play it cool.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 12:32 PM · On: Unbearable Things
Naked Brian isn't playing fair; but who wants fair when you can have naked. LOL
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 12:30 PM · On: Serendipity
Yep, frozen peas and rest as there is nothing you can do for a broken toe. Also it must be peas as corn doesn't work. LOL
"The Price is Right" all I can say to that is; they must have been bored.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 12:27 PM · On: Better to Have Not Loved and Not Lost?
Abandon ship, no way; well one consolation is he didn't throw Justin off a cliff.
Yay, Daphne is returning, she will help Justin get his man.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 12:24 PM · On: The Things We Must Do
Oh no, he didn't. Please tell me Brian didn't hear. Pretty please. :D
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 12:21 PM · On: The Things We Cannot Do
Wow, Joe surprised me; he is almost as quick as Brian when it comes to meet and eat. LOL Practice, practice, practice; yes I think the guys have got the right idea as practice makes perfect, and B/J are certainly the perfect couple. :)
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 07:23 AM · On: Star-Crossed
Oh no, the online Joe showed up. Brian stop being an ass by pushing Justin away. I wish Brian had punched Michael for saying Justin was a fatty.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 07:19 AM · On: Defining Brian (aka, the Diner, Part 2)
"I just need your lips on my lips, your tongue in my mouth. Please." I loved Justin's response when he found out Brian punched the guy, who rejected him, for bad mouthing him. Nice.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 07:16 AM · On: Defining Justin (aka, the Diner, Part 1)
I always felt some of the family didn't want to see Brian happy, but I always hoped he would get his happy ever after. I hope he does with Justin in this fic. Fingers crossed.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 07:13 AM · On: Crazy Impulses
"Just be yourself. Anyone who dismisses you because of your weight isn't worth your time." I like this profound Brian.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 07:09 AM · On: Sudden Urgent Needs
"I'm glad you're here." So many people think the only romantic line is "I love you", but this is a great line. Plus the fact he picked him up and carried him. (It's so, "An Officer and a Gentleman")
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 07:06 AM · On: Midnight Rendezvous
Wow, Justin sure took a risk.
"Brian had expressed everything in his heart" I don't know, it could have been Barney. LOL
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 07:03 AM · On: JT_loves_to_69
I love this. It allows Brian, aka Barney, aka Joe to open up and say things he wouldn't be able to say face to face.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 07:01 AM · On: Barney Inkin
Barney Inkin; funny.
"Height: This is kind of irrelevant. Wouldn't you rather know how big my cock is? (9 inches. Seriously.)" I love Barney's profile. Well Done
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 06:58 AM · On: Morning, Part 2
What! A convenient telemarketing call; I can't believe there is such a thing. LOL
Oh, now Justin has two Joe's, yet one is called Brian. :D
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 06:54 AM · On: Morning, Part 1
Haha Justin got caught.
Brian sounds like he is ready to bolt. I hope not.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 06:52 AM · On: Safe Is A Relative Term
OMG, Justin was asleep, or was he? I must read on.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 06:50 AM · On: Babylon, Part 2
I am amazed at Justin's restrain as he pulls away. I'm so glad Brian went after him and I'm really happy Brian isn't telling him what he should and shouldn't eat. He is quite happy for Justin to be himself.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2014 06:45 AM · On: Babylon, Part 1
"every piece of clothing he owned was strewn around the room" Oh, good men do that to. LOL
"Let's dance." Yay, that should be a happy dance as Brian didn't go with the trick.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 30, 2014 10:25 AM · On: The Aftermath, Take Two
"But...it's kind of rude to call out someone else's name when you're having phone sex" Oh, phone sex etiquette, I'm all for it, because I learned something new here today. LOL I'm enjoying the fact neither man is trying to hide that they are getting off on their conversations. That's really nice. :D
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 29, 2014 02:05 PM · On: Phone Sex, Take Two (Part 2)
I have read so many sex scenes I usually just peruse them now, as they all seem similar; however I thoroughly enjoyed yours as they didn't hold back (doing it raw on the phone, is a great touch) and ending it in them using each other's name is priceless.
I know you wrote this years ago and it is probably why I am enjoying the writing so much, as it isn't same old, same old; it is fresh and diverse. Great writing.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 29, 2014 01:54 PM · On: Phone Sex, Take Two (Part 1)
"Ethan's a stupid name for a stupid man." Brian is so eloquent. Haha
"Brian felt a twinge...of...something. He refused to define it." I'm glad you still have him trying to come to terms with the fact he is drawn to Justin, as he is.
Six months and year. OMG, Brian will have to change that, and soon hopefully. LOL Okay, not to soon, as I like the dance.
Cheers :)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 29, 2014 11:26 AM · On: Am I Pretty, Daddy?
I can't stand a cute Gus, but I love your Gus, he had me in fits of laughter, moreso at Brian's reaction to his antics. :D This Gus is just adorable. Did Brian Kinney have a hetro thought; since his son dressed as a princess he should take karate lessons? Haha I loved this super fun chapter.
Cheers :)
Author's Response: Awww...I'm glad you're digging my version of Gus :-) wait til you see more of Molly's reactions...I think they make a good odd couple.
Brian does...and doesn't. He wants Gus (maybe) to take karate to keep away bulllies not to make him more manly.
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 29, 2014 11:23 AM · On: Almost, Almost Everything
Oh, Brian's "Love is bullshit" speak is going to bite him in the ass. LOL I can't wait.
OMG, they kissed and Brian didn't run away, he only walked as far as the corner where the computer was.
I can imagine Brian having one of those 'money shot photos' in his possession at all times. LOL
Great ending to this chapter. Joe is going to give Justin a lesson in phone sex. Woot, woot. Repeat outcome hopefully. Haha
Cheers :)
Author's Response: I love your wording...he only ran away as far as the computer :-D
I never thought about Brian carrying pics in hiss wallet...but he does have them on his camera and by extension his computer. He aso knows Justin's log in info...
That phone call ends up being PRETTY interesting :-)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 29, 2014 10:29 AM · On: Then Came the Waiting
Justin ended the call; good for him, even if his excuse wasn't what he would have liked.
Justin baked a German Chocolate cake and ate half; I hope it was a cupcake. :D
Yay, Brian called first. :) I can't wait to read on.
Cheers :)
Author's Response: Took a lot of self-control to end the call first...he must have used it all there (and to wait for Brian to call) because it really was a full cake...and he did eat half :-(
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2014 10:25 AM · On: The Phone Call, Part 2
Ha. At least Brian didn't deny he enjoyed it. I hope he asks for a repeat performance; soon.
Cheers :)
Author's Response: Brian does compliment Justin, but in his downplaying Brian Kinney way.... :-) :-) :-)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2014 10:17 AM · On: The Phone Call, Part 1
"But how do I know if I'm good at phone sex?" Oh, I have a feeling Joe, aka Brian, is about to find out just how good Justin is at phone sex. LOL Bring it on.
Cheers :)
Author's Response: Yes, Brian has no clue what he's in for :-)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2014 08:40 AM · On: Longing
I'm glad Justin saw Brian's initial reaction to his portliness, so he knows from the beginning what Brian thinks without finding out the hard way. Brian went back to get his trick and thought of Justin; ha, that's just to perfect.
Cheers :)
Author's Response: Yeah...Justin is going to be struggling with Brian's reaction (and others) throughout ... What makes it more 'interesting' (read painful) is that Brian is blunt.
The chef trick situation seemed textbook Brian (in relation to Justin)
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2014 08:33 AM · On: Roy's Restaurant, Part 2: Enter Brian
"You're the reason I'm here." I really like the reason they met. Justin writing restaurant reviews is a great idea for him being a little bit overweight. Brian wants to tag along to his next review; haha that is priceless. These men click already, now the only hurdle is the need for a girdle.
Cheers :)
Author's Response: Finding a way to connect them was a challenge...I'm so glad you liked what I ultimately settled on :-)
I am trying something I'm not sure I've seen before. I want Justin NOT to have to change or hide.
Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2014 08:25 AM · On: Roy's Restaurant, Part 1: Enter Justin
Hey Diana
I've been wanting to start this story ever since I saw the new updates and although I am still weeks behind with some fics I have decided I just couldn't wait any longer. I love this premise. I have only read one other fic where Brian has had to see past the skin deep beauty of Justin. I like how you introduced Justin in the first chapter; you did it so well without overdoing it.
Cheers :)
Author's Response: I'm so glad you like the premise!
Thanks so much for the compliment! It's always hard starting a new story especially an AU one. Hard to know what to include.
Reviewer: Severus_divides_into_H (Signed) · Date: August 26, 2014 06:01 PM · On: Existential Crisis Part 2: Justin
I'm so grateful for this glimpse into Justin's mind - now I undersatnd his decision even better. Brian is really like an addiction to him, he can't stand being withput him, but he knows that staying is dangerous and will probably cause him incredible damage. As huge angst-lover, I'm looking forward to it - or to any other trouble that is waiting for boys. But I also feel sorry and hopeful - Justin needs support, and Beian can give it to him. Brian can be wonderful - when he wants to be.
I love this story so much, thank you! I can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: I'm so happy you liked this part!
Yes, Justin knows Brian could really hurt him, and he's scared. But the alternative is much worse, so he's letting himself be a little vulnerable. Their relationship progress will continue to "stutter" for a while...
Reviewer: Severus_divides_into_H (Signed) · Date: August 26, 2014 05:57 PM · On: Existential Crisis Part 1: Brian
I *loved* this chapter, really loved it, it was amazing - you gave us such a deep, precise picture of Brian's mind! I was dying to know what was going on with him, what he felt, why he did those things, and now I know. I'm happy he recognizes finally what he feels for Justin, but I think that maybe he still isn't quite ready to live with that and to introduce Justin to everyone as his boyfriend. Only time will change that, and I can't wait to see it - I love physcology, and you're great at building it - and building up the tension! Thanks, great chapter!
Author's Response: I'm so happy you liked this one. I tried very hard to capture the enigma that is Brian :-)
He is definitely NOT ready to live with his choice. But the alternative is much worse, so he's going to try ...
Reviewer: Severus_divides_into_H (Signed) · Date: August 26, 2014 03:37 PM · On: Consensus Building
I loved Justin's answer, and the whole resolution. Both Brian and Justin have to work really hard to get back to where they were, and to move forward. But I believe in them, because their feeling are strong. This is a very unusual situation! I can't wait to see where you'll take us!
Author's Response: I'm glad you weren't disappointed at Justin's answer. Don't worry. I've got lots of angst-potential still to work with. With B/J in general and this B/J specifically, I just can't leave them apart for long (in terms of the number of chapters anyway -- I know I jumped two months). This Brian is about to grow in leaps and bounds :-) But it will be painful.
Reviewer: Severus_divides_into_H (Signed) · Date: August 26, 2014 03:32 PM · On: Just Stay
I'm practically shaking with excitement right now! It was an incredible chapter, so tense and painful. I'm glad Brian and Justin are finally talking... I don't know what will happen next, but I hope Justin will not forgive him right away. Or at least won't fully forgive him immediately, because what Brian did was really bad, I'm not sure I could ever forgive that. I wonder whether Justin can.
Author's Response: Things are definitely starting to come out into the open. Brian will have to start actively choosing rather than depending on pretexts. He will no longer be able to get what he wants without asking (Brian is truly brilliant at that in every incarnation).
Reviewer: Severus_divides_into_H (Signed) · Date: August 26, 2014 03:27 PM · On: Suck it, Joe!
I can't tell you how happy I am that you're continuing this! This is one of my most favorite story, I so wanted Brian and Justin to be happy, and you left it on such a cliffhanger! But now I'm super-excited, and I'm so glad they finally met again! Thank God for Molly!
Author's Response: I know ... I feel so bad for where I left them. I meant to continue it much sooner than I did. Thank goodness for Molly indeed. She has that Taylor determination. She knows what she wants and pursues it relentlessly :-)
Reviewer: Randy-Fan (Signed) · Date: August 25, 2014 03:06 PM · On: Existential Crisis Part 2: Justin
Hi! OMG! This is an amazing story and Brian and Justin so sweet. Okay, Justin is a little overweight...;) Nobody ist perfect...;) I need more...;) Thank you so much for sharing...Many greetings...:)
Author's Response: I'm so glad you are liking the story :-) More is on the way soon (in a few days).
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: August 24, 2014 03:48 AM · On: Existential Crisis Part 2: Justin
This story has been so entertaining that I have read it every chance I could while preparing and on vacation. I had read most of this years ago, so I had to re-read it and enjoyed every chapter even more. Delightful! :)
Author's Response: I'm so happy you've found the story entertaining. I'm especially happy that you still like the story upon rereading :-) I'll be posting more updates in a few days.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 07:08 PM · On: Existential Crisis Part 2: Justin
We're getting close. Just a little bit more. Molly better make sure that everything turns out right.
Author's Response: Yes, definitely. Brian has claimed Justin in private. Now he just needs to in public.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 07:05 PM · On: Existential Crisis Part 1: Brian
Nice summation. Let's only hope Justin buys it and admits he never wanted Joe in the first place.
Author's Response: Thanks!
Justin's definitely not ready to be completely open. He wanted to before, but then Brian crushed his heart. Now he's a little nervous.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 06:42 PM · On: Consensus Building
Now that's more like it. At least Gus got his Sweetie back and Molly talked sense into all of them. Out of the mouth of babes.
Author's Response: Indeed. Children are much more observant than most give them credit for and sometimes the simplicity they offer is exactly what adults need more of.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 06:18 PM · On: Just Stay
Sounds like a plan. Please let them stay!
Author's Response: I hope you like the way it worked out :-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 06:13 PM · On: Suck it, Joe!
Molly is a hero. Did it work?
Author's Response: She really is a hero :-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 05:56 PM · On: The Stolen Boat
So many changes, so much time has past. Will they get back on track.
Author's Response: Good question!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 05:23 PM · On: No, stupid. It's Molly.
Darn, what did Dylan do? Why is Sweetie under the couch? At least Molly hasn't forgotten Gus.
Author's Response: Yes, she kept her eye on the ball :-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 05:18 PM · On: Why is your hair in a bun?
Oh no, a complication in the form of Dylan.
Author's Response: A BIG complication.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 05:00 PM · On: The Bat
How did a bat get into Brian's apartment. Thank goodness Molly looked after Gus.
Author's Response: How do they ever? The loft is in an older building (One got into an apartment I had once in an old building -scared me half to death).
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 04:51 PM · On: Oink, oink (reposted)
How cute of Molly to pretend that the toy cat is a mouse. But what is the kiss and a bat(the flying kind)?
Author's Response: it actually is a mouse (and a cat toy). One of my cats had one. Had a remote to move it and everything.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 04:17 PM · On: Before
They gonna leave two active kids alone? Molly is a hoot. Gus is smitten.
Author's Response: Good point. Thank goodness Brian is very independent.
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: August 21, 2014 09:15 AM · On: Existential Crisis Part 2: Justin
Thank you thank you thank you... it felt like Christmas when I saw updates for this story :)
Author's Response: Awww...that's so sweet of you to say. More is on the way very soon.
Author's Response: Awww...that's so sweet of you to say. More is on the way very soon.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 05:11 AM · On: You're Stupid. Seriously.
So funny how Gus wants what he wants and wants it now. Molly isn't much different I'm sure.
Author's Response: Very Brianesque, no? :-D :-D :-D
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 04:20 AM · On: Pretexts
Ah, now I know who is #2. So Jennifer is getting it on with Molly's music teacher. Let me guess. His name is Tucker.
Author's Response: Ha ha :-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 04:13 AM · On: The Morning After
Nobody likes to be laughed at. But at least Justin is going to see Gus.
Author's Response: Indeed not and Justin is more sensitive to it for obvious reasons.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 03:44 AM · On: Just Playin, Part 1
Just when things looked to be progressing.
Author's Response: typical B/J progress
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 03:41 AM · On: All Kinds of Misunderstandings
Naughty Brian. It seems his mind works pretty good even when he's out of it.
Author's Response: Yes :-)
well he HAS had a lot of practice being messed up
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 03:25 AM · On: It's Lovely and More Temperate
Don't listen to Daphne. Go with the flow. Joe's too nice, he's willing to do the same thing Brian did, only he's hoping Justin will fall for him.
Author's Response: People are silly when it comes to love and romance
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 03:18 AM · On: The Game Changes Again
Brian's loopy. The comment about the iron, me thinks Justin is beginning to find out more about Brian than he wanted to know.
Author's Response: Yes. Brian is letting things slip.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 03:04 AM · On: Dreaming
They both have good imaginations. Strange how they really don't need to do that, they can have the real thing.
Author's Response: Good point. If only people didn't torture themselves.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 02:31 AM · On: The Part Where Everyone Is Miserable
I hope this doesn't backfire on him.
Author's Response: unfortunately most things do...
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 02:10 AM · On: More Unbearable Things
Hahaha! You had me fooled. Now what are you going to do about the wasted bagels?
Author's Response: Not wasted :-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 02:04 AM · On: Unbearable Things
I bet that was exactly what he did. Tell me Mikey doesn't show up and act all nasty.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 01:58 AM · On: Serendipity
I'm impressed. Brian has Justin's number on speed dial? Justin's dad did kickboxing? This chapter is full of information.
Author's Response: So glad you found it imformative
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 01:54 AM · On: Better to Have Not Loved and Not Lost?
Oh boy, Daphne is here to help. Brian is not going to be happy without Justin.
Author's Response: No he will most certainly NOT
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 01:46 AM · On: The Things We Must Do
Love how this went. Hope Justin's declaration doesn't scare Brian.
Author's Response: But of course, it must...
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 01:22 AM · On: The Things We Cannot Do
Okay, this is better than what I thought would happen, but Brian has got to get over the idea that Justin might want someone else.
Author's Response: I just couldn't pull the trigger. It was too sad.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 01:19 AM · On: Star-Crossed
Oh, no. Joe actually showed up and Justin wasn't able to correct Brian's opinion. Mikey is a - well I can't really say what he is, I'm too much of a lady. Emmett is fast becoming a favorite and I think that Justin will have help from him in the future.
Author's Response: Yes...sometimes it seems as if the universe is trying to make things harder ;-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 01:16 AM · On: Defining Brian (aka, the Diner, Part 2)
I love how Emmett and Deb are taking this. Mikey I'm not surprised about. Gus I find really adorable. Daddy Jus? Too cute.
Author's Response: Emmett and Deb DO rock in this chapter.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 01:10 AM · On: Defining Justin (aka, the Diner, Part 1)
I like Brian's reasoning. Maybe there is hope for this relationship.
Author's Response: Definitely lots of hope
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 01:00 AM · On: Crazy Impulses
Love, love, love that Brian wants Justin to meet Debbie. That's huge.
Author's Response: (nodding)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 12:46 AM · On: Sudden Urgent Needs
That last line is lovely. I was glad to find that it actually was Brian and he's happy that Justin showed up.
Author's Response: Yes...Brian's getting a little more demonstrative (even if he needs a second 'persona' to do it)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2014 12:01 AM · On: Midnight Rendezvous
This is kinda scary. Suppose it wasn't Brian. It's dark, it's late. I'd be scared.
Author's Response: He kind of is.
Now Brian would go and relish in the fear cause he's just that nuts.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 11:17 PM · On: JT_loves_to_69
It sounds more and more like Brian and Justin, yet.... Brian would know who he's e-mailing since he's the one who posted the pictures.
Author's Response: He does...this is his way of talking to Justin honestly while still having plausible deniability
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 11:11 PM · On: Barney Inkin
It does sound like Brian, but would Brian need to post to a dating web site? Did he check Joe's e-mail? That Brian is so sneaky taking all those pictures. I have a niece who does the same thing and then I find out on facebook. Posting pics of Gus and Molly doesn't seem like a good idea.
Author's Response: Their faces aren't showing.
I thought doing a profile for Brian would be fun...so I only thought about my own amusement not whether he'd actually do it...
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 10:56 PM · On: Morning, Part 2
So Brian caught him at it. lol. The middle section was HOT! Now how do you get Justin out of having to date the imaginary Joe whom both he and Brian don't want him to do?
Author's Response: Yes...this started hot and ended awkward :-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 10:19 PM · On: Morning, Part 1
I'm happy that Brian feel comfortable around Justin's apartment. Domestic or not Brian is enjoying himself.
Author's Response: Yeah ... it's cute. But don't tell Brian I called him cute.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 09:58 PM · On: Safe Is A Relative Term
Ha! Does Brian actually think he can put distance between them? He'll probably try, but I hope it doesn't work.
Author's Response: He's gonna try to try :-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 09:06 PM · On: Babylon, Part 2
Love this Brian. Now I'm hungry for something from Roy's!!!
Author's Response: Me, too! Brian's being older than he was at the start of QAF (and seeing Justin primarily in contexts where his friends are not) has allowed Brian to show a rare part of himself.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 09:03 PM · On: Babylon, Part 1
Wow! I'm impressed. Glad Mikey wasn't there. Just thinking of the whining that would have produced makes me shudder.
Author's Response: If he'd had more of an audience for that refusal it might not have happened. Helps that Brian had a goal in bringing Justin to Babylon and tricking would have made achieving that goal impossible. Gotta love the goal oriented :-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 08:58 PM · On: The Aftermath, Take Two
It looks like Justin should have admitted the truth, but how was he to know. Can't wait to see how a night at Babylon turns out.
Author's Response: You will most likely be saying that through much of this story.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 08:38 PM · On: Phone Sex, Take Two (Part 2)
This took a good while to read. I kept having to stop and fan myself.
Author's Response: Mission accomplished!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 05:22 PM · On: Phone Sex, Take Two (Part 1)
So we learn a bit more about the former man in Justin's life.
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 03:01 PM · On: Existential Crisis Part 2: Justin
Justin was in love with Brian, ass over tea kettle in love with him....OMG I love this! Lol
Author's Response: That makes me happy :-)
Reviewer: reiselust161 (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 09:05 AM · On: Existential Crisis Part 2: Justin
best 440 secs eva ;)
SOOOOO many thanks to you fir being back!!!
Author's Response: I think both Brian and Justin would agree :-)
I'm glad to be back, too :-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 06:08 AM · On: Am I Pretty, Daddy?
What will Mel and Lindsey say when they see that picture. Brian's dancing queen. Gotta love it.
Reviewer: MAYA (Anonymous) · Date: August 20, 2014 05:18 AM · On: Existential Crisis Part 2: Justin
Great story. I usually avoid reading any Brian or Justin FAT stories like plaque, except for MPREG stories(HINT! HINT!). This story however keeps me wanting more and more. The many situations that Justin's potbelly can get into are just so ridiculously hilarious that I strongly suggest you post a warning like 'DO NOT EAT OR DRINK WHILE READING THIS CHAPTER' before certain chapters. I nearly laugh myself to hyperventilation reading some chapters. Thank you for creating such a funny and intriguing story. Looking forward to your updates.
Author's Response: This IS one of my more humorous stories...lots of fun to write. I'm so glad you are enjoying it (and that you gave it a chance even though the premise isn't generally up your alley).
You are very welcome!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 05:10 AM · On: Almost, Almost Everything
Brian is unparrelled when it comes to advertising. He can sell anything, even Justin. Justin's managed to talk Brian into giving him more tips. Can't wait to see what he comes up with. Plus we get to meet Gus and Molly.
Author's Response: I was a little nervous doing Gus and Molly (kids can be tricky), but they ended up being a big source of funny...I love writing them now.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 02:57 AM · On: Then Came the Waiting
Four days without talking. I'm glad that Brian punched that guy.
Author's Response: Four days can feel like forever... Later Justin finds out :-)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 02:47 AM · On: The Phone Call, Part 2
Haha. Justin should be a porn writer. His phone sex was HOT
Author's Response: actually in Buttercup and Enigma, he is!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 02:38 AM · On: The Phone Call, Part 1
You have to admit that Brian is honest, even brutally honest. On the other hand he's already fallen for Justin, he just doesn't know it yet.
Author's Response: For a man who prides himself on his ability to see the world as it is, where Justin's concerned (in every universe) he is always self-deluded.
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: August 20, 2014 02:23 AM · On: Existential Crisis Part 1: Brian
Very revealing...
Author's Response: I hope that means you liked it. I usually avoid thought-only chapters, but I decided I needed a couple. Although I think I'll also push the plot forward in Justin's EC chapter.
|
