Of all the times for Justin to not be a good little snoop and miss out on an important part of a phone call. I thought he was totally out of the closet! Poor Gus, his party is destined to be horrible even if Justin manages to show up. I still have my doubts he'll actually make it there. Can Lindsay and Mel be anymore nasty? And to act like that in front of a soon to be six year old child. Oh yeah, they are the good parents...might as well just drop the kid off at an animal shelter and hope he gets adopted before his time is up. It does seem odd that Brian seems more attached to Harold's kid then to his own son. Just another sign of Brian's unstable mental health if you ask me. I'm afraid his Tax Fever might be to the point where he needs medication and round the clock nursing. I can't wait to see what's going to happen in Chicago. I doubt he'll have time for a trip to the Sear's tower but maybe he could make a quick stop at the Lincoln zoo and pick up a Lion with shape teeth to bring home as a watch cat to guard the yard from peeping toms
Lori

Author's Response:

Hi, Lori... all this 'out of the closet' talk, LOL, rolling on the floor.    Lindsay? what did she do... Mel's the real meanie; Lindsay's just trying to stop Brian from get others to do his dirty work for him (hahaha).

And, no, Brian's not more attached to Harry's kid vs Gus.  Gus and Brian are actualy very close that's why he's taking it so hard that his daddy won't be at his party, and also that's why Brian had a hard time telling hm that.  It will be the first special event Brian's ever missed.  Also that two weeks he spend away on his honeymoon is an unusually long time for him to go without seeing Gus.  

For a long time Brian felt that Gus was the only person on the plantet that he can truly trust, so he doesn't want to do anything to tarnish that relationship.  In fact, in a previous chapter it was mentioned that the animosity between Mel and him is all on the account of Brian not relinguishing his parental rights to her.  He had said she can have her own damn kid if she wants one and that he's never going to sign Gus over to her or anyone else. 

"Can't wait to see what... happen in Chicago."  Well, probably for the exceptional of the habitually wiinds in Chicago, I guess it will remain pretty calm there.  However, all the fireworks might be sparkling here and there back home in the Pitts.

Later.  Sincerely, Delores.

I've just discover this story 11 days ago (chapter 53) and read it all at ones.

I don't mind Anti-Michael so much because I didn't like his character on the show. But I never anticipated for it to go so long. I keep waiting for someone to stop him (maybe Troy will see them one day going in and call the police).

About the hate, forgate I said that. I don't know why I did.

I'm interested enough to keep on reading. I have to know how all this will end....lol

Mariana

Author's Response:

Hi, Mariana.  Love you, dear.  And, thank you so much for getting back to me.  I was so afraid you were abandoning the story when you said it was about hating Brian and Justin.   But I kind of suspected that I might have been misinterpreting your comment (so glad to discover now that I had taken it out of content).  I was feeling so bad for you as a reader that I might have written something here that could possibly give you and other readers that impression.  I'm so glad it wasn't that way after all.

 

But anyway, on another note, I assure you that the thing with Michael isn’t going to last much longer before it's ultimately blows up in his face.  However, I must warn, and brace your, when the explosion comes, unfortunately EVERYONE will be BADLY burned.

Just wanted to say still enjoying this story immensely.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Brytton4ever71;' I'm really enjoying writing it for all us obsessed B/J fans; and a double-thanks for taking the time to comment often.  I so value that.  Sincerely, Delores.

I hope Brian be honest to Justin about this Harold. I hope Brian and Justin figure out what Michael and Ethan are up to.

Great chapter.

Author's Response:

Thanks you so much Lexa. 

"I hope Brian be honest to Justin about this Harold."  At this point all Justin has to do is ask, and let's hope he works up the courage soon to do so or he just might regret later that he didn't.

 

Amen on Brian and Justin finding out about Mike and Ian.

 

Thanks again, Lexa4227... Sincerely, Delores

Well I'm glad to see Brian acting like he has his act together and his mind is thinking about his work for a change. He seems to have found his spine again. I'm glad he didn't let Kip get any ideas, I hope Kip got the message. Now I can't wait to see what he does with Jim and Gardner, I think they need to be feed to the wolves.
Lori

Author's Response:

"I'm glad he didn't let Kp get any ideas,"  ROFLMA.  

 

Jim and Gardner day will come lol!

 

thanks, BigPaw, always such a pleasure.  Sincerely, Delores

Yes Harry’s daughter is the one speaking to Brian on the telephone and although I find it weird that a child says they are in love with a person and not I love you, I can see it is all innocent. Ted met Harry and is now going to make a date with Joseph, poor Ted, but so entertaining. I love the conversation with Ted and Brian on the telephone as I have had similar exchanges myself, trying to talk to two people at once. Brian is now going to miss the birthday party but let’s hope Ted goes and then he might at least get laid as Harry, aka Joseph to Ted, is going. That could be fun as Justin and Ted don’t know he is Harry. Kip Thomas is now added to the baddies list along with Vance and Jim. I’m exhausted, so much in one chapter. Thank you.

Cheers

Author's Response:

Hi, Flossee. regarding why this particular child migh talk that way.  She's a chronically sick child.  My sister works with special needs, chronically ill children as well as badly abused.  I've observed them on numerous ocassions, and noticed that they tend to go through a lot more emotional as well as physical pain than the average child, and I think for that reason they tend to be more serious, dramatic, emotional as well as poetic in their speech.  So, maybe that accounts for why Harold's daughter might say 'I'm in love with you'  rather than simply I love you.

I'm glad you enjoyed Ted's bit of inflatuation with Harold.   I thought poor Ted rarely got a break in the original series, although I always thought he was so handsome.  Emmett and he was such a mix-match, and his relationship with Blake seemed dark and uninspiring most of the time.  And, the brief thing he had (post surgery) with Todd was much too shallow.  I thought it might be nice to see TED hook up with someone really HOT for a change, who really likes Ted just like he is.

Kip, Jim, Vance, and know Hobbs.  You're right that is exhausting.

 

 

Brian and Justin’s To Do List

1. Talk about the cell and deleted calls COMPLETED
2. Connect Michael and Ethan together in a conspiracy
3. Help Ethan get a flesh eating bacteria, hopefully on his dick (Thanks BigPaw)
4. Michael falls into a wood chipper. Falls, pushed, same thing. (Again thanks BigPaw)
5. Todd, yes we haven’t forgot him, has a gas station accident, maybe by Brian’s, accidently on purpose, discarded cigarette (have I mentioned thank you to BigPaw).
6. Hook Ted and Harry up together. Harry is obviously gay and is doing a Chris Hobbs by lashing out.
7. Get through the first month of marriage as one year seems a long way off.
8. Brian to trust Justin
9. Justin becomes a man
10. Get Harry to go to gossips anonymous meetings.

Cheers

Author's Response:

Flossee:  ROFLMAO!   Love your list... LOVE IT!   Great List but Too bad the only completed item is the cell phone thing LOL!  

But let's hope Harry doesn't pick up a bat unless he bashes Michael with it hahaha.

 

Later, Flossee and thanks you so much.  Sincerely, Delores

 

Well I guess that was pretty stupid on Harold's part to open his mouth to Michael. That's all he needs is a little more information. I have a bad feeling about this birthday party. I'm also afraid Grandpa is going to die too. I just feel doom and gloom all over this story. Why don't the nasty evil people just drop dead like they should. It wouldn't even take much, I little bit of flesh eating bacteria that doesn't get treated, a slip and fall into a wood chipper, fumble a match while filling up at the gas station, simple little accidents and our world would be so much happier.

I've been meaning to mention this, I really like how you always add the date you post your updates, that makes it so much easier to keep current. A very nice touch.
Lori

Author's Response:

BigPaw, as always, you such a roar of laffer, LOL!   Harold opening his mouth to Michael... why is that, that the villians seem to come across so much LUCK! 

 

Thanks for commenting about the post dates.  I had hoped that readers would find that useful.  I came up with that idea because when I read other author's stories I would get kind of lost and had to ask myself did I read that chapter yet?  Did the author at one new chapter or a few new ones or how many since I my last reading?

 

Sincerely, Delores

‘he then had his hand between Justin’s thighs groping his nuts and rotating them between his fingers’ I found this to be interesting because really I think somewhere along the way Justin has lost his balls. Really your husband is out all night then brings you flowers. Grow a pair Justin and ask him where he has been. They may have an agreement but that doesn’t mean Justin has to be miserable just so he doesn’t upset Brian. That’s my rant. Sorry.

Please don’t let Vivian be the reason Rosalind is in the institution she is in, please let it be an illness as I couldn’t stomach a mother hurting a child. That’s my guess which is probably wrong but I like trying to read between the lines then getting a shock when I learn the truth.

I found this a frustrating chapter but I think it was meant to be, so thank you for the wonderful frustration and entertainment.

Cheers

Author's Response:

"That's my rant.  Sorry."  Oh, Flossee my dear, you never have to apologize to me.  Rant on my dear... rant on, lol!  It's all so GOOD.

they may have an agreement but Justin doesn't have to be so miserable.   What I try to do with my stories is stay kind of true to the originial QAF mood.  In the original Justin put up with all Brian's tricking and inability to fully commit to him and to say those three precious words I love you because he felt he had to put up with those things to stay inside a relationship with him. but he really didn't like it.  We knew that because it had a lot to do with him leaving Brian and going with Ethan and then in season five he finally left Brian for what seemed like for good; and Brian had to beg him to come back and make him some promises.

In this story Justin is doing something similar with the agreement, he's acting the way he's acting because he believes it has to be that way in order for him to stay inside a relationship with Brian.  And, in QAF it took him five years to bone up to the truth and tell Brian he wasn't taking it anymore.   In this story so far it's been barely a full two weeks before he started suspecting Brian is having an affair.  In fact, he hasn't quite made up his mind for sure if Brian is having an affair.  A part of him suspects it and another part of him doesn't feel like he is.  he's just so confused mostly because of it appearing to him that Brian is constantly on the phone with this man Harold and saying I love you to him all the time.  And although Justin doesn't understand that, he's hoping that that is all there is to it.  He's still holding on to what Brian said to him inside the car (when he told him that Justin is the only one he's ever loved and feels he would ever love).

I think he's more confused then anything else but in the event he is wrong, he just don't want to know and that's why he's afraid to bone up and just ask Brian.  But he tries, just like Brian tries to say 'l love you' to Justin.   They are two men who are struggling immensely with somethings that they both have to just get pass before it becomes to late for both of them.

 

Now why didn't Brian say any one his love you's to Harold while he was with him in person??? He seemed rather hostile to him in the flesh. I think this birthday party is going to be very festive! I hope Gus doesn't suffer from any unwanted attention from the sparks that I'm sure are going to fly.
Lori

Author's Response:

"... why didn't Brian say one of his love you's to Harold while he was with him in person?"  Very good observation there, and that's a big clue in itself.   What does that says imparticularly about those telephone conversations?

 

And, you're right... he usually is hostile to Harold in person... so what does that tell you about the telephone conversations?  It's all about reading between the lines... and it has nothing to do with 'code' or 'spies' or any of that cool stuff.  But a lot to do with how those conversations BEGIN vs. how they END?  

Now, this specific meeting wtih Harold, notice that the mood stayed consistent between Brian and Harold.  But during the other times did the mood appeared to be inconsistent?  If yes, why might it appear to be that way?   There are clues.

 

 

Hmmmm Harry a cab driver that knew Brian when they were children. Oh that makes a lot of sense...nope not a bit. I still think you should reconsider Hairy. He has finished all his advanced training and I'd hate to part with him but I know as a fictional dog he's begging for a good story to belong to. Oh, I'm also not happy that Brian had to go drinking with that creature from the pond who claims to be his father. I really worry about the mental health of Brian, he's making such poor choices. He is going out of his way to make Justin doubt his feeling toward him. I think a good psych evaluation might be just the thing to help this marriage. Maybe Daphne could fly in and they could get a 2 for 1 special.
Lori

Author's Response:

"... knew Brian when they were children."   "Oh that makes a lot of sense... nope not a bit."   You're so rght... Harry's a helluva more than that, lol!~

 

"He is going out of his way to make Justin doubt his [feelings] for him."  Hmmmm, Justin probably could save himself and everyone else concerned if he's would just bone up and just simply ask Brian right out:  Who the FUCK is Harry?????

Brian has no idea that Harry is even on his husband's mind.  How could he know that?  Justin hasn't mentioned Harry to him and Brian has no idea that his husband has been eavesdropping on those conversations and is possibly getting the wrong impression.

 

 

Three chapters today - you're amazing! Thanks for all your hard work! I'm excited mby how close we seem to be tO finding out the scret to who Harry is. Yea! TAG

Author's Response:

Huh-huh... the mysterious Mr. Harold, lol.

Brian should have told Justin what was bothering him. 

Great chapter. Looking forward to find out what happens next. 

Author's Response:

"Brian should have told Justin what was bothering him."  Amen to that, LOL!

OH OH! the shit is about to hit the fan.  God luck Brian.  Now how do we get out of this and why did you both leave your cell phones? odd.:)

Author's Response:

Hi, Linda, and here's 3 chapters for you 54, 55, & 56.  The boyz just in wake of all the chaos just simply forget there phones.

Is Brian going to lose all his money? Justin will still love him, so the trust is back, yay. How will that affect them having joint accounts. He can’t lose his personal wealth surely it must be separate to his business wealth. I have a bad feeling and I may stay up late tonight to see if you post the next chapter. Hurry back please, don’t leave us hanging.

Cheers

Author's Response:

Hi, Flossee dear.  Please don't stay up all night on the account of me.  I'm retiring from writing anymore tonight.  But a few chapters are already in the works but needs editiing. So, I might post them tomorrow.   It's after 10 p.m. where I am.  I have to clean my room, wash clothes as well as my sister wants me to watch a movie on Hulu.com called  Write and Wrong with Christie Alley.... I'm going to try to get all that done tonight.

 

Later, Sincerely, Delores

Uh oh! Poor Brian and Justin. I hope they figure out Ethan and Michael are up to. 

Great chapter, looking forward for more.

Author's Response:

Hi again, Lexa, for a moment there I thought I was having dejavue, LOL!  This the exactly message you left before verbatim, but that's okay! And, let's hope they do figure it out before too late lol!  However, anything can happen.

thanks again!  For commenting again.

The plot thickens.  Sex video-my goodness-like he would care-he is the king-so now everyone can see.  Don't know why he would be upset that's his milleau.  Too bad Justin didn't ask him what he meant about the phone.  He just read the messages not removed them=correct???  This is going to be very interesing the next few chapters.  Some people need to get their collective heads out of their butts.  whoops-sorry for the pun.  Good chapter.:)

Author's Response:

Wow!  Linda, so many interesting questions you present here.  And you are SO right Justin didnt' remove any message and only read those few while on the honeymoon and he felt guitly about that the time.  And, in this chapter 52 are a lot of answers to those really good questions that you asked.  Enjoy and stay with.  Hav Fun.   Sincerely Delores

Ted met Harry. He must be Brian’s brother if they look alike. I hope he hooks up with him. A bad Todd that’s new but at least he gets to say more than one word. 'Fine.' Alright time to read on. Two chapters, yay.

Cheers

Author's Response:

Hmm, some really interesting observations you made there, Flossee.  Someone is reading between the lines.  However, Brian having a brother... well, we all know Brian doesn't have a brother... don't we?

 

Sincerely, heres chapter #52, plz enjoy and stay with, dear.

Uh oh. I hope Brian and Justin find out what Ethan and Michael are up too. 

Great chapter, looking forward for more.

Author's Response:

Hi, forgive me if I'm wrong, but I think this is the first time I'm hearing for your Lexa, and I AM SO EXCITED.  Thank you for taking the time to comment and play that compliment that you are enjoyying the story and is really looking forward to the next chatper... Well, here is it.  chapter 52, I so hope you enjoy it and will stay with me to the end of the story.  And, feel free to comment any time and constructive criticism is well as well.

 

Sincerley, Delores.

Poor Ted, you'd think it would be a little easier for him to find someone. Maybe he needs more help from Brian. I know I should feel some compassion for the emotions Brian is going thru over Michael but I just can't...I am wondering if Brian might have a brain eating parasite that is making him have these irrational thoughts regarding the blob of infected pus that pretends to be human. Do you think Brian got bit by something while on the honeymoon? That island was dangerous. I think a trip to the doctor is needed.
Lori

Author's Response:

Hi, Lori, wonderful and funny comment... you know how I love it.

Brian and Michael:  As much as it grieved Brian to fire Michael, as a business professional Brian is tough as steel when it comes to doiing the right thing.  However, when it comes to his personal life he might not be as competent.  Will  he be able to give Michael the axe so easily (especially considering their history together).  We'll see.

Yay! So glad Michael got fired! Except that now he'll probably be even more evil in revenge. Poor Bri & Jus - Mikey's gonna be out for blood now! TAG

Author's Response:

You hit it on the nose, TAG... Here's the next chapter for you #50... Please enjoy,   And, thanks so much TAG, sincerly, Delores

Hi BigPaw:

 

Also, regarding the cell phone, you're must have forgotten but Michael had taken the phone out of Brian's briefcase and put it inside his pocket. It's still on Michael.  So it's no longer insde Brian's case.

Author's Response:

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How wonderful Brian has Debbie to care about him as person more than just a wallet. Even better that she thinks more of Brian than the worthless waste of skin that is her son. I'm sure she has spent many long sad days and nights regretting the event that cause Michael to come into this world. What a mistake that was. So now I guess poor Ted will be added to Mikey's hit list. I know Michael will take no blame for his actions in getting himself fired, it was all the cause of Ted. I am a little puzzled by why a man so busy with his job as Brian hasn't found a reason to actually open his briefcase yet and find his cell phone. It's not like it's hidden in the Bermuda Triangle, he could find it pretty easy. I think Brian better go home and get some TLC from Justin, that might make the sniffles go away.
Lori

Author's Response:

Hi, Lori.

 

About the briefcase, Brian's been in and out of the briefcase because he took work home that night.  But he has one of those attache' cases that has lots of different compartments (small and large) and Michael hid it in one of those little compartments Brian either rarely or never uses.  Personally, I have an attache case like that myself as well as other pocketbook and book bags with so many compartments and I some I never uses. 

Also, Brian's isn't an absentminded person, so he so sure he didn't put it inside his brief case so he still thinks it around his office somewhere.  However, if he doesn't see it sometime soon, no doubt he's going to call his provider and tell them to turn it off and send him a new phone.

 

 

Ha ha - Ben is the VP and Michael can't even get along with him! Hilarious! TAG

Author's Response:

Amen!  Tag!  Isn't that something  LOL!  And here's #49 for you.  Thanks so much  Delores

I just don't understand why Brian is so blind to the evil ways of Michael. Maybe a intervention is needed. Ted could gather up all the people who can speak to the pure evil that rolls off Michael and force Brian to come to terms with it and then animal control will arrive and put him to sleep...Michael, I think there is hope for Brian once he faces the facts. I bet animal control has a contract with a rendering company and the body will be sent off to the factory and made into glue or a candle... well given what they have to work with I'm betting Mikey will end up as some poor quality glue that has no real holding qualities. He would not make for a pleasant candle.

I was pretty sure the VP was Zen Ben, and I can bet he will not be falling in love Mikey if he happen to stay among the living in this story.

I hope your mom feels better soon. She is so lucky to have you to take care of her. I just make Chicken Dumpling soup, I wish I could send her some I know it has healing powers.
Lori

Author's Response:

Thanks for asking about mom, Lori.   And, yes, I saw here yesterday and today and she was in really good spirits as well as having one of the those days when she at her strongest.  and, my sister took her out to eat yesterday and then I cooked in her kitchen for her today (steam veggies and I chopped up some chicken breast and added it to the steam veggies) but I kind of think she would have preferred our chicken dumpling soup though.  She loves that dish but as for me you can lose my friendship over it (I'm not a fan at all.   I don't care for that doughy consistency... I say cook the water and flour... fry it, lol!~)

 

Oh, and you caught on ahead of time that the VP was Ben.  I was dumpinig clues here and there.

He he he! TAG

Author's Response:

He he he!  I guess that referring to Justin telling Brian to remind him to thank Micheal LOL!

 

Thanks so much Tagsit, but I don't think there will be any updates over the weekend... have to take care of my mother for a few days.  See you... later.

Who is Harry?  Brian frequently sneaks out to meet him or talks to him on the phone.  He is very affectionate with him but also talks to him about Justin too. 

I love the story but this is very confusing. 

Author's Response:

Hi, I’m so glad you took the time to express how much you love the story as well as noted your concerns with the Harry thing.  And, please in advance, forgive my longwinded essay response.  but I'm trying to address every possible question here any reader would have with Brian and Harry's relationship.  But you probably can just read the very first three or four paragraphs and get an overall understanding of my meaning.

 

I know the thing with Harry is probably a bit nerve wrecking (for some readers), but he is introduced into the story in a certain way for a certain reason.  The reason is that in many ways the plot of this story is somewhat built around the mystery regarding Harry.  Therefore, his character has to be gradually weaved into the story with a lot of ambiguity associated with him.   There is a sound reason for that; and if I didn’t do it that way, this story just might not work.  Readers might not see that right now but by story end if I’ve done it effectively they will.

 

However, I wish for the reader to get as much enjoyment as possible out of the story as it develops.  The relationship between Brian and Harold is not meant to be confusing but mysterious.  So be patience and the rush the plot and just enjoy as it develops because it will eventually make a whole lot of sense when it finally reveal who Harry is.

 

It might help the reader to take the terms mysterious and ambiguity literally.  A lot regard Harry is not what it seems, readers have to read between the lines and not take everything at face value when it come to Brian and Harry’s interactions with each other (so much is not as it seems) but there is plenty of clues throughout every scenes involving the two men that helps the reader gradually get there (if she reads carefully between the lines).   

 

However, that is not done to confuse the readers, but for the readers be able to see the story through the main characters’ eyes to better understand why the characters act the way in which they do.

 

For instance, take the incident with Cary and how innocent that was.  But Justin allowed his imagination to run with it, and in term that gave Michael the power to manipulate the situation the way he did. 

 

In many circumstances in this story the readers will see that each characters’ own insecurities and personality flaws causes himself to be his own worst enemy.  Unfortunately, it gives his external enemies the power and ammunition to manipulate him in ways they might not have otherwise been able to.

 

Another way of expressing it is that the characters in this story lives are not simple but complex and unfortunately most of those complexities they bring on themselves.

 

Take for instance, the agreement that Justin made Brian adhere to, as well as Brian’s major trust issues – all this contribute immensely to all the unnecessary problems and grief that the couple constantly endures.

 

It was because of that agreement and those trust issues that Justin didn’t initially confronted his husband head-on about the matter regarding Cary.  Now, for those same reasons Justin isn’t confronting Brian about Harold.  However, it would make life a lot easier for this couple if he just would. 

 

And, that’s the basis of this story:  How crazy does things get because somebody’s husband (simply just won’t ask the ultimate important question):  Who’s Harry!  In fact, I kind of regret I didn’t name it that, lol!

 

Now addressing the second half of your comment:  Brian being sneaky in his dealings with Harold… IS he really?

 

First consider this:  Brian had no idea that Justin saw him with Cary, and therefore might have never mentioned it to him in casual conversation (why open up an unnecessary can of worms).  But just imagine how much worst the outcome of that incident might have been had Brian not been insistent and forced Justin to confront him with whatever it that was bothering him.   As a result of Brian forcing it to the surface, it ended with good sex instead of an ongoing down hill battle. See what a big difference just a little communication can make.

 

Now a similar thing is happening with the Harold situation.   Justin just needs to come out and ask Brian about him.  But why isn’t he?  Because that dangerous (so called simple) agreement he proposed is crippling his mind and his marriage in ways he can’t even imagine.

 

However, as Readers we would get the most out of this story if we try avoiding being guilty of what the characters are guilty of.  Readers can best accomplish that by being more objective than the characters and reading more carefully between the lines.  Again, a lot of what goes on between Brian and Harold is not what it seems (even the dialogue).  However, a keen reader doesn’t have to wait until the mystery is completely unfolded to figure it out.  There will be so many hints and clues, and even a pattern develops along the way.

 

For instance, you said Brian is sneaking around meeting Harold.   But is he really… or does it only looks that way if you view it only through Justin’s eyes, or through readers’ first impressions?

 

For instance the night Brian’s at computer.  Did Brian get Justin high and attempt to fuck him into a coma so he could sneak out and meet Harold?  No.  He did that to catch up on some office work.  He wasn’t even sure that Harold would call that night?  Brian did mention to Harold that his husband was out like a light.  But was that of any real significance to Harold or could it have just simply been casual conversation in the way of Brian just telling Harold that it was no inconvenience to him or his husband that he come over and meet him.  The same could’ve be the case when Brian was with Harold and told him that he would stick around for a little while longer on the account his husband is home sleeping soundly.

 

 

Also, if readers looked at it more objectively that might conclude that Brian’s not even aware that Harold is constantly on his husband’s mind and that he feels threatened by him.  And, therefore, Brian isn’t sneaking around because he’s not even aware that there is an issue.  Think about it, how can Brian possibly know what his husband Justin is struggling with, if Justin hasn’t expressed that to him.

 

Here are a few more things to consider and keep in mind when figuring out Brian and Harold’s relationship:

 

Telephone conversations between Brian and Harold are one-sided.  Readers hear what Brian’s saying but they don’t hear [or even see] what’s going-on on the other end of the line.  (There are some clues there) as well as readers can pick up on a pattern, which reveals a lot.  Do every phone call begins and ends the same….  Most of them ends with Brian saying things like Hi there, sweetheart… I love you… I’m in love with you… Bye.   But they all don’t end that way… why not?  Why is it that some calls end that way but some don’t?  [There are clues there… as well as a pattern.  Brian saying that might be a FAR cry from what you think… but there are clues!]

 

Other hints and clues:  Where do Brian and Harold meet and what do they particularly do when they meet? 

 

Sometimes it will be spelled out to us, and at other times it won’t.  It was quite obvious that Brian was inside Harold’s home when he cut his hair.  However, are they always inside Harold’s home?  Where are they when it’s restricted or prohibited cell phone usage, pay phones and clocks on the wall?   Were they in Harold’s home when: Harold woke Brian and told him to get out of that bed… what bed… whose bed… where is this bed… and then Brian asks Harold what time is it… Harold doesn’t know but then he spots a clock on the wall and points to it…huh… what is that all about? (There are plenty of clues there).

 

And, Brian’s not bipolar, so why the sudden 180’s especially when he leaves Harold briefly (like when he goes to the toilet) and then when he returns to him… does something changes each time… and if so… what? 

 

Last of all:  Is Brian being secretive?

 

Again, readers have to read between the lines for an answer to that question and consider the following:

 

Is Brian discrete or careful of what he says when he takes Harold’s calls?  No.

 

Does he suddenly jerk or rush off the phone when someone walks in on him when he’s on the phone with Harry?  No.

 

Does he rush to delete Harry’s messages and texts from his cell?   No.

 

Has anyone REALLY outright asked Brian about Harry and he refused to answer?   Kind of… but not really OUTRIGHT.

 

It was that incident in his office when Ted asked him about Harold and Brian told him to mind his business… but isn’t that Brian’s overall persona at work there, or was he being evasive?  If Brian wanted to be secretive, would he even have taken the call while Ted was there? 

 

The only time Justin really asked Brian outright about Harold was that time they were spread out across the love blanket in the front of the fireplace at Britin, and Brian simply said Harold was someone that shouldn’t be calling him while on his honeymoon.  Was Brian necessarily being elusive then (at that particular point in the story)? 

 

And, on the last night of Justin and Brian’s honeymoon when Justin asked Brian where he been all day was Brian being nonchalant or evasive in his answer?  Keep in mind that Brian was already high off his mix.  That could have very well influenced how he answered Justin.   This story really requires some reasonable deductions; readers can’t necessarily take everything at face value.

 

Last of all, think about Brian's overall personality.  Hint:  Referencing and drawing from the original QAF series when is it that Brian won't talk about what he does?  For instance when he paid for the ads to bring Stockwell down was he quick to tell anyone?  When he got Stockwell off Ted's back did he tell anyone?  When he glued the Judge Killer Ray Roy (or whatever the eff his name was) to the toilet seat, did he ever tell anyone?

It’s a shame Michael still lives. Pity he didn’t walk in on Brian and Justin, couldn’t Justin have left the door open just a little, then he might realise who Brian wants. Well done Brian though, it looks like he is taking everyone's advice, he might even say those three little words by the time the night is over. Thank you for updating so often and two chapters, yay.
Cheers

Author's Response:

You are so welcome, Flossee.  However, I have to take a break this weekend to care of my moms... she's really up there in age... she needs lots of attention.  Maybe I might get around to updating again early next week.

ARRRRGGH! That was frustrating! That went absolutely nowhere! However, rather realistic as well. I think I have been in a few of thosituations where a phone obsessed person takes calls right in front of you, interuppting you. Very annoying esp. when the calls are of a personal nature.

Author's Response:

I so know what you mean, LOL!  Bryton4ever71.

 

And, where's chapter #44.  Please enjoy and I can't thank you enough for taking the time to comment often.

 

Stay w/me.   Sincerely, Delores

I liked the visual I got of Brian on the telephone talking to Leo gushing about is husband while Michael got more and more agitated. Since Brian likes the VP enough to make him best man at his wedding I hope he listens to him about Michael. Thank you for another update so quickly Delores.
Cheers

Author's Response:

You are so welcomed, Flossee, and here's another chapter for you #45.  Please enjoy and thanks so much for taking the time to comment often.  I'm just loving it.

Sincerely, Delores

This was a nice long chapter. Loved Justin and Daphne's conversation and LOVED  Brian telling Mikey to get a life last chapter. Quite a hoot!

Author's Response:

Thank you Bryton4Ever71 for expressinig how much you like those chapters.  And, here's chapter 43 for you... and I hope you continue to enjoy.  lOL!

Oh yeah, I forgot all about Daphne and her drama over the baby. I have a feeling there will still be more problems before that kid hits the dirt. I loved Justin's questions to her about why she didn't get spayed if she really didn't want to have kids. I think that was a perfect point to bring up. Daphne is smart enough to understand the basics of how babies are produced, ways to disable slot B if you don't inactivate tab A...
Lori

Author's Response:

"... ways to disable slot B if you don't inactivate tab A..."  You get me every time, Bigpaw, with those snappy phrases... keep them coming... U know I just LUV it, LOL!

 

Well, hells chapter 43 for you. have FUN>  Sincerely Delores

Even though Brian doesn’t verbally admit he loves Justin to his face I like how Justin just says it quite freely to him. I like this chapter, it’s one of the few times I have come across a Brian that can see through Michael and what he is trying to do. I am not looking forward to the chaos Michael may cause but hopeful Brian will continue to be one step ahead of him. More please if RL allows. Will you be continuing ‘Two Men on a Couch’ and ‘Lover’s Charade’?
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Author's Response:

Oh, Hi there!  Thank you so much for joiining me on on this one! 

 

And, Brian has better keep a keen eye on Michael but he might soon wish he had heed Justin's warning when he told him that hiring him might not have been such a good idea.

 

also, thank you so much for inquiring about the other two stories 'Two Men..." and "Lover's Charade".  They having been abandoned however, a glitch on a back a drive where I used to keep my stories failed me and it all lost.  So, I have to reproduce everything by scratch.  I had had a lot of chapters written on those stories and it was just a matter of editing but now I have to reproduce the chapters from scratch.  And, also, I'm dedicated to finishing all the stories I have pending at the site, but I decided to finish one story at a time whether than jumping all over the place like I had been doing.  So, eventually I;ll get around to it.

 

Thanks again, Sincerely, Delores

 

And here's two more chapters for you 41 and 42.

I'm in agreement with BigPaw they need to stop playing games and be grownup.

Author's Response:

Amen!  Anon... things would be just so much easier on our boys if they would just do that.  LOL!  I hope you continue to enjoy and stay with me... what a pleasure to come back after a long moment away and find your comment.  Please stay with me and comments are always welcome.  Thanks again.

 

Sincerely, Delores

Well this has trouble written all over it. Drug are sure to cause problems. I think tension over the tax break is growing, Can there be hope for a lasting relationship after the year, if it even lasts pasts the honeymoon? I'm getting very worried.
Lori

Author's Response:

"Last past the honeymoon?"  As usual you can put me in stitches every time, lol!  Problem is that Justin is so determine that it do make it to the end of the year that he might be too anxious to think straight.  I'm sure if he told Brian that he's been eavedropping on his conversations with this Harry person as well as ask him outright WHO THE FUCK IS HE, Brian would tell him.

oh the suspense!   Who is Harry?   TAG

Author's Response:

"Who is Harry?"  Oh yeah, what an interesting question LOL!

 

Thank you so much, Tagsit for staying with me on this one.  I'm just loving it. I've missed you while I've been gone for so long but I think RL has allowed me to return for a minute at least.

 

sincrely, Delores

Caught you, Brian!  He he he!  I liked that.  TAG

Author's Response:

Brian has egg all over the face, lol.  he,he, he definitely.

I can explain it all, Hairy ate some road kill he found while out on a play date with a rowdy poodle from down the street. They found a well rotted possum and ate most of it. PIO (that's what Hairy's Breed goes by) are known for having a sensitive tummy. Poor Hairy has been barfing up bad possum all day. That is why Brian is promising to make him feel better. Brian is a very caring pet owner. I am sure he will not allow anymore play dates with Poodles! I thought the training was almost done, but Hairy is having a little trouble with Astrophysics, he sailed thru Biochemistry. I hope to send him to Britan soon. It sounds like Justin needs a little support. I am afraid his lack of faith in Brian is going to cause problems. He needs to enjoy the time he has now, he will ruin this year if he keeps going the way he is.
Lori

Author's Response:

Hey, Bigpaw... I so wish now that Harold was a dog, LOL!  However, even if he's a man he can still possibly be a dog... if you know what I mean LOL!  Sorry, for the male bashing to any of my male readers lol!

Here's another chapter for you and the plot thickens but trying to read between the lines with Hairy and you just might not get all the same impressions, Justin might... or you just might lol!

 

 

Great chapter - loved how they were working out old issues and talking. Now, who is this Harold guy? Hmmmm. TAG

Author's Response:

Hi, Tagsit:  Who's this Harold guy! All I can say at this point about him is that he's going to be a lot more trouble than he ever had to be if not for a whole bunch of unnecesary assumptions, misunderstandings and lack of commuincaiton (and then some, LOL!).

Ok, what happened to my review? I posted a wonderful review where I am sure I gave the only rational explanation for who Gary can be. Now I don't know if you deleted it to save the mystery of your story or is Gary deleted it. I guess I better not re post my thoughts again, I'll just keep them to myself and let the rest of the readers figure it out for themselves. I am so glad to see you back working on this story. I know you mentioned some computer problems. I hope those are taken care of and now we can find out more ways to save a marriage or a get a job at H & R Block.
Lori

Author's Response:

Hi, BigPaw.  Did you really post a review that's not here?  Please re-post.  I don't know what happened to it.  I never seen it but I'm dying to see what you said.  You know how much I look forward to your comments, and I wouldn't dare do something like that to you.   It might have been just a malfunction. 

It's a heat wave going on around most of North America and Internet service have been gravely affected.   In fact, I'm having problems myself and my ISP told it's because of the massive heat wave.   Many people in my area don't have any electricity at all.  Also, Con-Edision a major utility company in my area and they are on strike ... they picked the PERFECT time to retaliate.  Also, there's been dangerous thunder storms in my area (12 people are dead due to it).

 

Please repost the comment.  I'm DYING to know who you think Gary is.  I doubt if anyone guessed who he is; and raaders would have to read really close between the lines to get a hint - not only about who he is but also about the things Brian says during many futue conversations he will have with him.

 

I haven't been able to recover the stuff on the backup drive yet but I have one more trick up my sleeve that might work but I would have to get access the computers at my college tomorrow to test that last attempt - wish me luck.

 

Thanks again.

 

 

 

 

Ridiculously Romantic x1000! TAG

Author's Response:

Hi, Tagsit:

 

Ridiculously romantic, huh?  Thank you so much for that!  I always love it when another author comments on my work...so flatterinig.

Thanks again, Sincrerely

 

Delores

Ok, I guess the horses didn't make a good honeymoon item either. Did you do that just to prove me wrong??? You know I do like to feel like I can control all your thoughts and words...just kidding :) for some reason I just get so wrapped up in your stories I feel like I have to vent all my goofy thoughts. Sort of like when you watch a horror story and you see the dumb half naked cheerleader limping off into the forest and you know she's going to get wacked you just can't help screaming, NO, don't got into to woods. The crazed man with the ax is right behind the oak tree and he's going to kill you. Stay with the nerdy guy with glasses, he'll save your dumb life, at least a little longer, a few more lines to add to your resume...
Now, back to your story....Great chapter, good to see Justin trying to talk it out with Brian. The plot is getting a little more complex now that we have this info from the Horse guy. I still want Michael killed, how about an empty elevator shaft. I know he'd be dumb enough to not notice and step right in, oops, splat, problem solved. Michael is just pure nasty. I don't care what small bit of kindness he might have offered Brian when he was younger, that can not be worth putting up with the vile behavior he's doing now. I know you need him for your story, I get the whole plot thing. I'm just saying in the real world, he needs to be gone!! Well you know, the real fake story world. Maybe my story dog will come and chase him around. I won't let my story dog bite him because I don't want story dog to get fictional rabies or literary distemper. Yikes, it's late and I think I need to go to bed.
Lori

Author's Response:

BigPaw:   I'm curious as to why you haven't written any stories here?  I get the impression just from the witty and intellectual comments that you leave me that you are a great writer. I really look forward to your comments, so I can just imagine how much I would look forward to your updates if you were to write a story here.

 

You are so witty, I mean statements like this:  "I guess the horses didn't make a good honeymoon item either.  Did you do that just to prove me wrong???"  - Girl, stuff like this is HILARIOUS on the level of GENIUS.  Really make my day, you acutally have me rolling on the floor with evey comment you leave.  "The dumb naked cheerleader..."   and on and on.  You are so FUNNY... I LOVE IT!  And, you don't know how tempted I am to actually use your ideals. I mean the many suggestions you made about Mikey Novot's demise sound pretty damn good to me!

Thanks you so much, Lori... you are always such a DELIGHT to hear from.

Sincerely, Delores

Tagsit

 

This is for Tagsit, plz disregard my earlier response to your comment.  My head was just somewhere else when I read your comment.  I so know what you mean.  It just I had just got a disturbing call for my sister law and it was weighing heavy on my mind when I read your comment which caused me to take it complete out of context LOL.  I know you were commenting onthe deceit in my story and not my style of writing.

thanks for commenting.

Author's Response:

I hope you like the story and will read on.

Sincerely, Delores

Finally a safe place. Hmmm, I'd be sort of interested to see the paper work on this little deal too. Please get me a gun or a hit man and take care of that pimple of the ass of the world, Michael. What a waste of human skin that pile of flesh is. He just needs to be disposed of.

I hope Justin gets to spend some time in the stable with Brian, I'm sure all that leather and fresh hay will give them so good ideas. Who needs an island adventure when you have a dream house and stable of horses.
Lori

Author's Response:

"...dream house and stable of horse" huh... gotcha!   Perfect honeymoon spot for those two!  

 

And, if you care to see the paperwork... the no-count snooping Miikey Novot just might eventually be useful for something, lol!!

 

Thanks so much Lori

 

Sincerely, Delores

This is very good

Author's Response:

Thanks you so much for taking the time to comment.  Often the direct comments like that are the most flattering.

Sinceerely, Delores

Oh those nephews are so handy to have around aren't they. Well I hope this has taught our boys a lesson on how to pick destinations for safe vacations. What a honeymoon to remember.
Lori

Author's Response:

Well, it was Emmett who made the final plans....  Go figure!  If Emmett had a hand in it, what can we expect LOL!  If I was Brian and Justin I'd ask for a substantial amount of my money back!

Delores

Yikes, I knew this story needed a twisty part. I hope Bastian is able to save our two boys. It would be very sad if it all ended on the honeymoon! Foreign travel is so over rated. Next honeymoon I think they should stay home and relax in a safe place.
Lori

Author's Response:

"Next honeymoon I think they should stay home and relax in a safe place"... GIRL, YOU GOT ME IN STITICHES AGAIN!!!!   Next doctor bill I get  YOU'RE PAY IT lol!