Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 26, 2015 06:29 PM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North

You've got a lot going on in this chapter.  The Adventures of Lily are always fun.  I hope that Nathan doesn't do anything rash.  I've come to like the little shit.  Good grief, I'm channeling Debbie.

Author's Response:

The Adventures of Lily. That should be a series! ;) Nathan will have a hard time but he's possibly the strongest character in this series. I'm glad you've come to like him. He's a good guy. ;) You could do worse things than channel Debbie. Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: October 26, 2015 01:07 PM · On: Chapter 32: 21st and Queens Plaza North

Thanks for updating :o)

 

It was great as always. I feel with Justin, as with Nathan.

Maybe we get a little more interaction with Brian and Justin in the next chapter(s)??

That would be amazing. Keep going and F*** everyone who doesn't like it :)

Diana

Author's Response:

There will be more Brian/Justin moments, don't worry! I feel bad for both Justin and Nathan too. Yet I keep putting them through a lot...

Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: October 21, 2015 09:10 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage

Hey,

when are you going to post a new chapter? It's been three weeks already.....

i know i sound impatient but i really am. Kinda makes one loose interest because we know that the next chapter will take weeks again :(

Author's Response:

I have been very busy. I wish I could dedicate all my time to writing but I have to work and try to have a little bit of a social life to keep up appearances. :P I also wanted to get a couple of one-shots in and finish Nose to Bill (which only has an epilogue left.) I'd like to get Know You're Not Alone done too but I am starting the new chapter of this story now. Hopefully, if time allows, I can have it up by Tuesday but maybe even by Saturday or earlier. I don't like to keep people waiting but I got several LONG chapters of this updated within a short amount of time and this is my first longer break from Intersect since my dog died in April. Sometimes I have to take a break. I receive so many reviews and inquiries from lovely fans, such as yourself, but I also get horrible hate for this story as well. I have been told that I should get pissed on. I have received death threats. I have been told that my story is absolutely horrible. If I was getting paid for it, then I would probably handle it a lot better but sometimes I just need a little bit of a break. I love this story though so I'm not giving up on it by any means but I need to do this at my own speed, especially when I am doing all the work for free. ;)

I do thank you for checking in. You say that you are losing interest but checking in kind of gives evidence to the contrary. But the next chapter should be soon so I hope you stick around.

Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: October 08, 2015 03:38 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage

Sounds like Brian & Eric are having a magical honeymoon. The house and grounds were just breath-taking! A little surprised at Brian's announcement about a new baby. 

Author's Response:

They did have a magnificent time! :) I got jealous looking at those pictures and researching, not going to lie. Although I'm sure Eric is the one who is the most pumped about having another kid, Brian has been thinking about it and has warmed up a lot to the idea. He know he will love that child with all of his heart and he or she will make Lily and Eric incredibly happy as well. Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot. :)

Reviewer: Monique (Anonymous) · Date: October 07, 2015 09:08 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

I'm familiar with the premise, this story sounds like Galeandrandy's Point of View -crossed- Simon's I forget the title and another story on this site with the same theme. god, Brian why did you spend your precious time and invest your feelings to wrong person, Justin is the one for you just open you eyes, you will get wrinkled cheeks and pins/needles when you get your blond in your arms again. Justin is your true love, no matter what 'all love is beautiful philosophers' might tell you, I can't believe the great tale of Brian and Justin is depending on someone's mortal :( they deserve much better than that.

Author's Response:

I have a copy of Simon's fic but haven't read it yet and haven't heard of GaleandRandy's story. I'm guessing you are talking about Alois's story Consequences (which I read after I started writing this.) But let me say this again: THERE SHOULD BE NO PROBLEM EXPLORING THIS CONCEPT.

By the way, have you even been reading my story? I'm guessing not because Brian would NEVER regret the years he spent with Eric. He loves him immensely. They share a beautiful daughter together and they are incredibly happy. Brian and Justin were in the wrong places in life and, yes, they broke up in less than ideal circumstances but they moved on because they are relatively healthy minded people. To say that Eric is the wrong person and that Brian is wasting his time with him would frankly be insulting to this version of Brian as well as to Eric who has been there for him and loved him so much for almost eight years.

Oh, and there's no "one true love" in the Intersect Universe. There are intense meaningful relationships that leave a mark on you and will shape you for the rest of your life but there's no place for that here. If anything, Brian has two true loves (if you have to use the term.) If you want a story about "one true love" that I've written, Feed and Extract is the closest thing you are going to get. I think that the notion you can only have one love in your life is harmful, especially if they are just supposed to doddle around for several years to wait to be in the same place, both in location and in what they both want out of life.

So don't tell this Brian what to do. If things end up not working out then he still wouldn't regret it because the years it did work out brought so much love into his life. Eric and Lily make him happy and he deserves happiness, as does Justin even if things are rough right now for him. So keep an open mind if you decide to actually read this story. Have a great day.

 

Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: October 07, 2015 10:45 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage

That island looks absolutely stunning! I can't believe the height of that plane. Wow, that's got to be loud! Must make you jump to begin with it coming in so low.

Phew...... that's quite some place. quite some honeymoon. 

Pleased their going for another child. Big sister will be bouncing off the walls with excitement.

 

Who is the actor whose photo you have used for Eric? Where have I seen him?

Author's Response:

It is very stunning! I've never been but I want to go now after the research I have done. :P They definitely did have quite the honeymoon, that's for sure! 

I'm glad you are happy about this. I knew there would be mixed reactions but it will make them and Lily happy. 

The actor I have is Adrian Grenier. He was in Entourage as one of the main characters. I don't know his work that well (never did watch the show) but I remembered showing a picture of him to my grandmother in 2006 or so. He had made People's sexiest men alive and he just looked BEAUTIFUL. Green eyes that stared into your soul. The noise of awe she made still makes me laugh lolol. So I decided to go with him. ;)

Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: October 07, 2015 01:26 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

BTW i searched for justin not because you didn't write about him...but because i'm waiting for brian discovering the big break up between Jus and Nat.Jus would never tell him but the family has a big mouth so i can't wait to read more about brian knowing.

ps:i always try to read your reply !You are so sweet and answer and you give these tiny little hints and i always try to catch all i can....i'm a vampire *___*

Ohhhh i forgot.I really resent  you for one thing ( don't complain it is completely your fault!!!)!!!why did you send eric and brian there without meeeee !That houseeeee you cannot do that to us poor little people.I want to go there and stay all day long in that swimming pool !!!Enjy is eating me...and the photos really help visualizing what real people cannot have (normal people with no real money i mean:((( ).B and E need to invite us grrrr 

 

Author's Response:

He will find out soon, don't worry. Most likely next chapter. 

I'm glad you like my replies. I do try to give individual responses without too many spoilers. :)

Oh, believe me, I was resentful too. Just looking at that house made me envious. Brian is one lucky man to be married to an architect that talented, hahaha. But for real, whoever designed that house knows what he is doing. That pool is fantastic.

They need to invite us for sure! Especially if they own the place. That way they can take multiple trips back with a few readers at a time lol

Reviewer: Marcia Malone lives here (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 06:25 PM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave

Nathan is so like Brian in his life experiences and damage. It has to be asked whether this has been one of the main reasons Justin was attracted to him at first.

It was a very painful and difficult decision for Nathan to make but he was probably right. In any other story or site he may have changed  in time and they get back together again and had those kids, possibly. Justin has obviously come to a point in his life where he would like that responsibility.  Makes me think in the past it was obviously the wrong time for  him too.

 

If ask my cat to print in the code. Do you think it would be more successful? Do computers like cat speak? Sitting on human heads in the morning usually communicates very well with us. 'Wake Up! and sodding feed me.' Very good at communicating are cats.

Author's Response:

I see Nathan as a combination of Brian and Justin in some ways. Suffering at the hands of his father but going through something (so traumatic) that it fucks up his mindset. But, like Brian and Justin, he is a very strong person. Even though he still has a lot of issues, he has accomplished so much. 

It was very hard for Nathan. Although he should have tried to hear Justin out and openly communicate more, that's a big decision to just compromise on. Nathan has every right to not want children just like Justin has every right to want them. I think Justin understood that Nathan was young and that's why he said he could wait a few years but to hear that Nathan might never want children was hard but it was probably even harder for Nathan to walk away when they have become more close.

Well, I don't know if computers and cats get along. They certainly like to walk on keyboards (in my experience, at least.)

Reviewer: alexandra (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 06:01 PM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage

es una muy buena historia y escribes exelente y aunque me guste la pareja que hacen brian y eric, sigo profiriendo justin y brian, me da pena que no esten juntos. pero la trama es exelente muchas felicidades

Author's Response:

I am glad you are enjoying it! I know it's trying for some B/J fans but I appreciate you giving it a chance. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing. 

Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 03:57 PM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage

When I approach a chapter about Brian and Eric I always feel like I imagine I would if I were ever brave/crazy enough to sky dive, or bungee jump. Sick .. Elated.. Combination of both :) ... I love that they have this beautiful love/life, they deserve it and I really don't want it to come to an end just so Brian and Justin can get back together .. and yet reading about it in such glorious detail always makes my skin ache. Conversely reading about Justin and Nathan is the complete opposite .. I'm confused, obviously weird and still completely enamoured with this story.

Author's Response:

Lol! Well, at least you are happy that they are happy, even if it is very bittersweet for you. I do find it funny that you are okay with Justin and Nathan. Maybe it is because Nathan needs Justin more than Eric needs Brian? Not to say Eric wouldn't be devastated if he lost Brian or wouldn't feel incomplete but Justin helped Nathan a lot and he's become emotionally dependent on him in certain ways. Justin was literally the only person Nathan opened up to and Nathan deserves to have him. I'm just guessing though. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: Nichelle Wellesly (Signed) · Date: October 06, 2015 05:24 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage

Is it acceptable and sane to be jealous of FICTIONAL characters? LOL I am completely and irrevocably envious of their Honeymoon right now. That freaking house...!!! OMG talk about drool-worthy! Everything in this chapter was amazing and touching. What a great, relaxing read!! 

~Nichelle

Author's Response:

No, not at all. I made myself jealous just by writing this. I say we raise money to stay there for the week. It will only cost $40,000 to get all five bedrooms! Ugh, I can only dream about having that kind of money to blow on a vacation! But I would live there in a heartbeat and update my stories from the terrace. It's truly beautiful. So glad you liked it, Nichelle! Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: daniela (Anonymous) · Date: October 06, 2015 04:44 AM · On: Chapter 31: Rue des Normands and Rue de la Plage

debo decirte que no me gusta nada tu historia es horrible.

brian y justin deben estar juntos 

Author's Response:

Is it only horrible because Brian and Justin aren't together as of yet? In that case, I would like to point out that I have warned about this. You honestly sound very biased and shallow if this is the only reason (especially since I have written many b/j stories.) Kindly stop discouraging authors who would like to try something different just because you don't like the plot. If you have critiques for my writing style, then by all means, but until then don't comment on a story that's 31 chapters already and hate it because it isn't about the couple you want it to be about. Very immature. 

Author's Response:

Is it only horrible because Brian and Justin aren't together as of yet? In that case, I would like to point out that I have warned about this. You honestly sound very biased and shallow if this is the only reason (especially since I have written many b/j stories.) Kindly stop discouraging authors who would like to try something different just because you don't like the plot. If you have critiques for my writing style, then by all means, but until then don't comment on a story that's 31 chapters already and hate it because it isn't about the couple you want it to be about. Very immature. 

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: October 06, 2015 01:45 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave

Oh my, GOD! I don't think I actually breathed while reading this, my heart.... poor poor sweet Nathan... I just can't... I mean, I knew he had been through a lot, but I just couldn't warm to him, but now I feel so guilty. I just want to wrap him up in a blankie and tell him it's going to be okay. That he's strong and brave and that he should be so proud of all that he's achieved.

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME?

Author's Response:

Aw, I didn't mean to make you feel guilty about not liking Nathan! (Or did I ;)) But he has faced a very hard life and you should wrap him up in a blanket and tell him that because he has a hard time believing it even though he tries to make sure he survives. This is why I say that, despite all the money Brian, Eric, and Justin have made, Nathan has achieved the most because most people who lived through that would be much more psychologically damaged. 

I made you feel empathy, Sally. That's what I did to you. hahaha

Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: September 28, 2015 09:10 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave

i just have to ask: when do you post the next chapter??? 

It's been so long..... At least for all of us who are desperately waiting :D

Author's Response:

I want to get it up in the next few days if time allows me to do so. :)

Reviewer: sfscarlet (Anonymous) · Date: September 21, 2015 04:17 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave

Liekd the back story-  so many sad parts about Nathan and Justin -   not sure what to make of their relationship especially with Justin being sad at seeing pics of Brian and Lily

Author's Response:

I'm glad you liked it. There relationship became a saving grace for Nathan of sorts, since it got him to open up to someone about what happened to him. As for Justin being sad, I think it was more of a yearning and bittersweet feeling since Brian wasn't in his life anymore. He missed him. Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: Larka (Signed) · Date: September 19, 2015 01:07 AM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave

This was a wonderfully written chapter.  You captured perfectly the anguish that Nathan felt.  Now I am rooting for him and Justin to get back together.  Well done!

Author's Response:

He has definitely had a lot of anguish in his life. Justin helped him grow and heal a lot. I know it sounds strange, but I take you rooting for this couple as a huge compliment. Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: Nichelle Wellesly (Signed) · Date: September 18, 2015 08:41 PM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave

 Wow! So much content here.... I really do hope that although they can't be together, Justin and Nathan can indeeed be friends. That young man has been through so much that he really needs true love surrounding him, even if it's just platonic. I also think he should tell Petra who is like Daph was to Justin. I think Justin and Petra are the best people to help him get rid of the guilt, which I think torments him the most. That's something a friend could do even better than a lover would. 

Another stellar chapter, Annie and I can't wait to read more! 

Author's Response:

Nathan definitely needs to surrounded by love in his life. He needs more than the average amount as a way to make up for the lack of it in his childhood. Justin does love him deeply in a romantic sense but, as you know, this story does end with B/J so it will be a process getting them to a solid and comfortable friendship. However, Nathan will be very present in the rest of the series. :)

I agree that Petra should know. She will probably find out one day. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Nichelle!

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: September 18, 2015 08:11 PM · On: Chapter 30: Saint Mark's Place and 1st Ave

Great chapter .. I'm rooting for Nathan and Justin now more than ever and I've done a complete 180 where Justin's concerned. Now that I believe that he truly loves Nathan I know he'll fight for him, he already has and it's not in his nature to give up easily. Nathan deserves to have someone like Justin love him and in a perfect world they would have a future together, but I fear that Justin is destined once again to be only the first, all be it critical, step of the journey, as he was for Brian.  It's a heartbreaking thought, Justin deserves a forever too and to lose love twice is brutal. It's impossible not to feel heart sore for him .. I can only imagine how this might 'unsettle' Brian. With the angst level on the up I am quite literally perched on the edge of my seat :)

Author's Response:

I figured you would like this chapter, Carol. Justin really does love Nathan. While I think they were hitting a minor rough patch by the beginning of Interect, that love never faded and still has not. I feel like this is a relationship I initially struggled with at first, since many readers couldn't see if Justin was really "in" love with him or not. I wondered too. Nathan was the character that demanded to be developed, demanded to be there for Justin, etc. He does deserve to be loved. He deserves that more than anything. I have promised B/J so that will be end game, but I will be writing and alternate ending with the current couples being end game as well. 

And you bring up an excellent point when it comes to Justin being two serious partners' first but possibly not their last. I do think Brian would be unsettled by Nathan's background and would see him in a whole new life. The angst is definitely high in this story but I do hope I keep you on the edge of your seat as long as you don't dash out of it before the story it over! ;) I do greatly appreciate having every Nathan loving reviewer I can get!

Reviewer: feet526@aol.com (Anonymous) · Date: September 16, 2015 05:18 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception

I hope this story NEVER ends!!!  Had a feeling something was going to go wrong this chapter...maybe because there was to much happiness (I really am not a skeptic, I think) Anyway, surely hope the next chapter comes...yesterday!

It has been a difficult story, but I really think you have done a great job with all of the emotion involved.  And I have been addicted to these boys from the very beginning. Thanks so much!

Author's Response:

I'm glad you are enjoying it! There are only approximately ten or so chapters left in this first story but there's two sequels planned so it's not going to end for a while. I am working on the current chapter now and have also made a Tumblr dedicated to one-shots, notes, and drabbles in the Intersect Universe. You can also request a scenario to be written (as long as it doesn't take place past what has been written so far) or ask a question to any of the characters. 

Here's the link: intersectinteractive.tumblr.com

I hope to get the next chapter up by tomorrow! Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: September 14, 2015 10:33 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception

I keep loosing my review/rant .. so here goes again.

The wedding was lovely and the poignancy of Justins position and Brian and Erics open aknowledgement of it was truely moving, BUT dancing with Brian, eyes locked, while Nathan sang was just another example of how thoughtless cruel Justin can be. Brian showed respect for his partner by gaining his approval .. did Justin even give Nathan a second thought? I know it's not the reason Nathan left but 'hello' .. he is so young and vulnerable and Justin has done precious little in my opinion to make him feel secure. Justin is after all the adult in this relationship, he understands Nathan's insecurities and yet he just can't seem to get over himself. I feel like weeping :( :( :(

I always thought that I'd root for B/J .. whatever, but you have created original characters that I can't just dismiss and surprisingly it's Nathan, who reminds me of Brian and Justin both, who I find myself really rooting for. I want Justin to get off his ass and fight for him, like he did for Brian all those years ago.

Author's Response:

Well, technically Petra sang the song and Justin got a silent confirmation from Eric (but I'm sure Brian probably did too.) ;) In all seriousness, I see where you are coming from there though. If it makes you feel better, I don't think Nathan minded too much. The married couple tends to dance with many of their guests so I suppose Nathan chalked it down to that. I do agree that it's a shame that Justin didn't fight for Nathan more at the end of the chapter. But you might feel better about Justin next chapter. That one is VERY Nathan-centric and focuses on their past. Justin really does love him and got him to open up a lot. The Nathan you will see just two years before is very sweet but closed off in comparison to the man he is now. Don't worry. Justin won't just get over him and that's for reasons outside of being single while Brian is taken. He loves Nathan and wants him to be a part of his life. Their relationship isn't completely over either. I won't give too much away there but it won't be cut and dry before they are at a good place. I'm very glad you like Nathan and root for him. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!

 

Reviewer: addicted-to-romione-bedward (Signed) · Date: September 13, 2015 03:25 PM · On: Chapter 23: Pierrepont and Clinton

I can totally see Brian freaking out about the rats.

Author's Response:

He'll warm to them. Slightly. But not really. He just doesn't want to touch them unless he absolutely has to. But he is happy that they bring Lily such joy. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: addicted-to-romione-bedward (Signed) · Date: September 12, 2015 03:44 PM · On: Chapter 16: 44th and 7th

Why do I envision more sneaking around calling each other from now on? :)

Author's Response:

They will start talking to each other more and form a good friendship, despite the uneasiness between them. :)

Reviewer: Titenano (Signed) · Date: September 11, 2015 09:34 PM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception

Oh my god. What an emotional roller coaster!!! the reception was beautiful, with the speeches, the dances ... and then Nathan break up with Justin. My heart breaks for them.

great chapter as always!!!

Author's Response:

I'm so glad you liked it, even if you are heartbroken by the end of the chapter. It definitely was an emotional rollercoaster to write. Thank you for reading and reviewing! :)

Reviewer: meghan (Anonymous) · Date: September 10, 2015 08:26 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

i know it's not right to call nathan a bad-insensitive guy and i'm trying to put all the pieces together why he had to leave justin while he was in a bad place, also it would be great if justin had someone to talk to when life gave you a huge emotional experience like that, if my prediction's right, brian would only have a reunion with justin after something really bad happening to eric anyway, not because he feels it's a right thing to do, to be back to justin's arms hence of realization he's the one. I hope nathan will be back again someday so they will have a real clean break up *hopefully*

Author's Response:

Nathan has a lot of demons and so many problems with self-esteem and insecurity. He can't see how good he is and how much he's overcome. He honestly thought he was doing the best thing for Justin so that the only man he's ever loved could start a family with someone "more worthy." As for Nathan coming back someday, he's plays a relatively significant part in the entire series. He's actually in the next chapter. Thank you for reading and reviewing.

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 12:37 PM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception

Oh I thought that Nathan and Justin were due to break up but I did not pick the reason. I assumed it would because of Brian. Eric and Brian are so in love it makes me sad that they are going to have some angst eventually

Author's Response:

Nathan basically broke up with him because he felt like he couldn't give Justin what he wanted and because he felt that he wasn't good enough. Brian and Eric are very much in love it'll be hard to write what happens, to be honest. Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: addicted-to-romione-bedward (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 09:54 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

So I started it...so I'm nervous as hell.

I will read as much as I can around my crazy schedule. I'm really curious where you're taking this.

PS: I love a slow burn :)

Author's Response:

Yay! I hope you enjoy it. :) It is a very gradual story. And it will be a trilogy lol. Thank you for giving it a chance! :)

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 06:23 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception

I'm crying, I am actually crying - seriously, I think you might be trying to kill me, but for some weird and worrying reason I am okay with that. Where do I start... okay first, Brian and Eric running off to do the dirty in between the wedding and the reception was so oerfectly Brian, if he hadn't taken that opportunity, I would have worried about him. And omg, that was HOT, like actual steam was coming out of my computer while I read this (not really, don't worry, there are no fire hazards...) but seriously, him coming inside Eric when they didn't really have the time to shower and clean up was all kinds of hot - and Brian so knew it, and his comment about pushing it out and wiping it off... omg I am still lmao!

The best men speeches were AMAZING - even Michael's ;) (who will not forever be thought of as a duck in my head) but I loved how he talked about Brian at HS. I really enjoy those little glimpses into his past. Rick's speech was equally amazing, but maybe I am bias, he is the love of my life and all that jazz (YES!) but the fact that he is so macho, it made it even more precious. I could hear and see him in my head as he gave his speech 0 and that isn't something that a lot of people can do... especially with non canon characters, so YAY for you. Gus was also adorable, and I loved how he mentioned Justin, without mentioning him. But it's good to know he recognises how much a part of his life he was (and still is.) and come on, the best part of this scene was Lily, I could see her swinging her feet on her chair just willing them all to stop talking. She is ADORABLE!!!!! 

And the fact you (I mean, Brian) also mentioned "Never Gonna Give You Up," I cannot even begin to tell you how happy that makes me! THAT SONG IS MY JAM, YO!

Loved the dances though, especially Eric and Justin dancing together. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED Brian and Justin sharing a dance, but he promised him he would, but Eric asking Justin surprised me and I loved it. Eric knows how special Justin was and still is to Brian and he's a good man for being okay with that. And Brian not being able to control himself and find out what they were talking about was priceless. I do love me a tipsy Brian. In my head he had his bow tie undone all sexy and James Bondy, am I right? SAY I AM RIGHT?

How cute is protective big brother Justin though? and I am loving getting to know Molly a little in this. I always wished we'd seen Molly in later seasons to know how she felt about everything.

Lily asking Nathan to dance may actually be the most precious thing ever, and standing on his toes. That girl needs to teach me a few things about talking to boys :p

Eric carrying Brian in a firemans lift was also HILARIOUS, "I am not the bride," hmm ;) But that scene was HOTCAKES, I mean *fans self* I do love it when Brian bottoms for Eric, there is something so sexy about it. And him negotiating on how much time he'll be bottoming was brilliant, 50%... 40%, okay LOL!

Lily, don't cry baby, you are going to have so much fun with Em and Drew and little Duncan, and your daddies will Skype you *hugs*

I was NOT expecting that to happen with Nathan. I knew he didn't want kids, and when he saw Justin with them and overheard that conversation I was like uh oh - but then when he was so comfortable with Lily when she asked him to dance, I thought maybe he'd "seen the light," but omg, poor Justin. I WANT TO CUDDLE HIM! And what a shitty day to break up with him. He'd just seen his first true love get married and wham, like his heart hadn't been ripped out enough. I was starting to warm to him too :( I know he's had a tough life, so I should lighten up and lay off the guy a bit, but he broke my sunshine's heart here. And I wonder what Brian and Eric will think about all this (once they have stopped marathon fucking that is)

Seriously girl, roller coaster of emotions, but in the BEST WAY!

Author's Response:

Lolol, this is going to take me a while to answer but I am strangely okay with that. Just like you are okay with me messing with your emotions. ;)

Oh, of course Brian was going to sneak Eric away to get off. He wouldn't be Brian if he didn't. And you know he got off even more by coming in Eric, especially when they had to be somewhere. He's so naughty. And Eric knows it. He both got turned on and exasperated by Brian's solution to his "problem."

I'm glad you liked the best man speeches! I think Brian probably both got Michael in trouble and saved him from assholes so they have many stories to tell. :) Rick's a very nice guy. You are a lucky woman! ;) In my head, he looks and sounds like Mark Wahlberg lolol. He's a macho man's man who doesn't like to show how he feels but he has a great friend like Eric to pull his head out of his ass. He respects Eric a lot and realizes he could very easily be dead if it weren't for him. He feels like he owes him everything. Eric feels similarly on a smaller scale because Rick showed him acceptance and love even when it would be expected that a guy like Rick would be at least uncomfortable with homosexuality. When Rick showed Eric that he still thought of him as his best friend and wanted him to be happy, I think that gave him a lot of hope. But Lily didn't care about the emotional speeches. That kind of stuff is really boring and why talk when there's cake just a few feet away?

Never Gonna Give You Up is a lovely song. They should have danced to that! 

I think that was my favorite part to write, Eric and Justin dancing. They really do respect and like each other because they know how much the other means to Brian. Oh, Brian had to butt in to figure out what they were saying. I think Brian's dream would be a threesome with Eric and Justin so he saw an opportunity for the closest thing he will probably ever get and took it. ;) I have to wonder what the gang thought of the dance. XD And yes, Sally. You are totally right! haha

I wish we would have seen Molly later on too. We saw her twice and it was almost as if she didn't exist after that. :P But she and Justin did finally become closer in this universe and he does truly care about her and her well-being.

Lily needs to teach me about boys too. I don't know why I can write romance yet my love life is completely non-existent. :(

Eric had to do it. He just had to. It was like he wasn't in complete control over himself and Brian's reflexes were slow due to being a little drunk so he just had to pick him up. It was out of love. I'm sure Brian thought it was hilarious too but he has a reputation, you know. I do enjoy bottom!Brian too. Luckily this Brian has become more comfortable with enjoying it and trusts Eric enough to give into it on a pretty regular basis. 

Lily will miss her daddies but you're right. She will have a great time with her second family and get to talk to Eric and Brian on Skype. :) They will even take the laptop around to show her the view and the sights from outside their temporary residence.

I think Nathan can appreciate the cuteness of other people's kids and, even though he can be awkward around them, he was truly touched that Lily liked him enough to ask him to dance. But Nathan is in a bad place right now. I think he honestly thought he was doing what was best for Justin and wasn't rational about the timing or presentation of the break up. He's had it awfully hard. He is still very much in love with Justin but he really doesn't think he is good enough for Justin, or any other person for that matter. Justin is very heartbroken by it and overwhelmed with everything else in his life. But he does have other people in his life. Nathan doesn't have that many people. He has his bandmates and I do think they know something happened to him. The love him but Nathan just doesn't see how. The only person who really knew about his past was Justin. So, after Justin gets a little bit more of a grip, he will be very worried over Nathan. The next chapter is a flashback chapter to Nathan and Justin's past so you may keep warming up to him. :)

It was an emotional rollercoaster just writing it! Thank you for leaving such a lovely review, Sally! It means a lot!

Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: September 10, 2015 04:27 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception

Oh, wow... that was intense. I wasn't all that surprised about Nathan's decision. I could feel it from the last chapter, and his reaction to seeing Justin with the kids. But I did NOT expect it to be so abrupt. 

Poor Justin, he's got it coming at him from all angles... just particiapting in Brian's wedding had to be super stressful, then his concern over Molly & Hunter, and his Dad. Geez, the guy just can't catch a break! I'm worried for him!

But I am happy that Brian & Eric had such a wonderful wedding, and from the sound of those speeches, very good friends as well. 

Author's Response:

It had been building up. Nathan didn't want to break up with Justin. He's in love with him. But he honestly thought it was for the best. I don't think he knows about Craig's diagnosis yet but will feel more guilty about the way he broke up with Justin if he does find out. He didn't really think too rationally about it. He has all these demons and they were just telling him that he couldn't give Justin what he needed. He really does need to work on himself, whether Justin is by is side or not. 

As for Justin, I really do feel guilty about ruining his weekend. Despite being happy for Brian and Eric, he was stressed by being at the wedding. And then he's concerned over Molly's relationship with Hunter, not just because of his HIV status, but because of the distance which is something that he understands too well. And then there is his father who he still feels so conflicted over...it's been hard. Of course, Nathan calling it quits was the worst part and also the thing that made him break. I'm worried for him too. Justin is strong but you can only deal with so much at once, you know?

Brian and Eric did have a wonderful day. And they have great friends who care about them immensely, that's for sure! Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: Nichelle Wellesly (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 02:52 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception

LAWD!!!! Where do I begin?!?!?! 

It was nice to see Michael FINALLY acknowledge Justin and Brian's realtionship even if it was in the context of Brian and Eric's wedding. That was touching. Also touching was Gus' toast which included Justin and how woven into the fabric of Gus' life he is. I loved the three-way dance-- I actually laughed and it made sense that the two people who were so instrumental to getting Brian to the point where he is happy in his life should be able to have a relationship with him without the usual jealousy. Just another example of how men are different from women...LOL 

My heart is extremely heavy for Justin! 'Poor Sunshine' is a term I do not use lightly. Although I applaud Nathan's motives for getting out of it now when there isn't anywhere for them to go, I abhor the timing of it all. Yet, I understand it... hurt now, heal later. I get it, I really do but OMG Justin! With everything he is already facing, he's alone again and THAT HURTS! I know it's all for the greater good but Jeez, Anne you've made me feel too much again..LOL

As always, I'm looking forward to the next update of Intersect. I'm going to go and head for the JB now and get my mind right again! Hugs!

~Nichelle

Author's Response:

Lolol, Nichelle. You're too funny.

I think Michael has acknowledged the B/J relationship before. He has told Justin, "He does love you." because he knew that much was true as well as stood up for Justin when Brian was taking 9,000 steps back in the middle of season 5. Not that Michael didn't call him the trick who stayed too long and pull that shit in the beginning of season 3. Michael was so back and forth but I do think he got better after he met Ben for the most part. I think Michael arrived to a place where he is just truly happy for Brian and how far he's come. He knows Justin deserves credit for that as well as Eric. I think it would be hard for both Gus and Michael to deny that Justin and Eric changed Brian for the better and that they are still both a big part of their lives. 

As for the dance, that made me happy to write. The jealousy is surprisingly low with those three. ;)

Poor Justin indeed. It definitely wasn't the best timing on Nathan's part. I don't think he knew that Justin just found out about his father's diagnosis. Justin was probably waiting to talk to him about it at home. I think Nathan will feel very guilty about it, not that he doesn't already but once he evaluates what happened he will look back and think, "Shit, I could have handled that better." I think seeing Justin with the kids as well as Molly and Hunter facing the trials of being in different places (physically while Justin and Nathan are in different places emotionally) played huge roles in Nathan making that kind of decision. He loves Justin immensely. Justin is his first love. He wouldn't let himself be touched or be loved because he thought he wasn't worth it so this will be awfully hard on Nathan and, once Justin gets a little bit more of a grip, he will worry about Nathan's mindset after the breakup. 

Hope you didn't drink TOO much of that JB! ;) You'll need some more in the upcoming chapters mwhahaha.

Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: toniu (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2015 02:08 AM · On: Chapter 29: 2nd House Rd and South Eldert Lane - The Reception

I love this story. I am actually happy for Brian and Eric. This coming from a huge Brian and Justin fan.

It takes a lot of restraint to not check on the story on a daily basis. But when I see a new chapter I get excited. I am enjoying the journey, this is such a great journey.

Please remind me, are Brian and Justin going to have a happy ever after. Because I'm kind of enjoying Brian's and Eric's happy ever after.

Classic inner turmoil. I want Brian and Justin. Yet I like Brian and Eric.

Hang in there, your stories are great. I read them all.

Author's Response:

I'm glad you are loving it! This is my favorite story of mine so I do love updating it. 

Brian and Justin will eventually end up together. It will be a complicated and drawn out situation before they end up "happily ever after" and at peace though.

It is definitely conflicting to write. Like, do I really want to end Brian and Eric's relationship? No. But I guess if people want the whole trilogy and the pain, I will. ;)

Thank you for reading and reviewing! 

Reviewer: Manado (Signed) · Date: September 08, 2015 07:00 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

what a chapter!  i think at this point you have succeded to persuade people that Eric indeed the right one for Brian and one of our boys has reached an important milestone in his life and Justin sadly just history for Brian in the background, no doubt.

I agree with the previous review, Eric is like the best person that Brian could ever fall in love with,  more than he ever would with Justin. Justin woul be a pale comparion to Eric, at least at this point, I do hope Brian would treat Justin like Eric or much more in the future though, because I just don’t want to see Justin as a bleak rebound for Brian.

and please, don’t kill Eric or Nathan, as much as I want Brian and Justin together, I want Eric/Nathan to see that Brian can be happy with Justin too, and they can be happy without Brian or Justin, or maybe you have planned them out to be exchanging partners? lol J 

Author's Response:

Hi, Manado!

I hope that I have made Eric out to be a good partner for Brian. That was my goal. But Justin isn't history or in the background by any means. They are going to build a deep bond before acting on any feelings but I don't think friendship means history. I don't think Justin would pale in comparison, no matter what the circumstances were. Just because they are different people doesn't mean Justin is lesser. He is important and he deserves to be loved. 

I do not have plans for Eric/Nathan. That would be convenient though lol. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Manado! I know you thought about stopping for a while so it means a lot that you kept reading!

Reviewer: Dee (Anonymous) · Date: September 08, 2015 10:08 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

Love the story. I found it and don't want to stop. Dissapointed you let Brian get married though. I hope he isn't for long.  I hope his husband doesnt die and then Justin is seconds I hope Brian Leaves him for Justin.  you say he forms a deep friendship with Justin we want them back together we don't want a friendship. We want Brian to realize that he loves and always loved Justin more then the man he married and that he is Justins soul mate. Please do that for your reader's if you can.

Author's Response:

I'm glad you are enjoying the story. "We" want? Brian will realize had two great loves in his life. That's all I'm going to say.

Reviewer: chandrika (Anonymous) · Date: September 01, 2015 01:07 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

I so love your story and your writing style.

The story is great and I am waiting for more.

Sorry for your trouble with some readers.

Thank your for writing and sharing with us.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much. That really means a lot to hear, especially when it comes to this story. It has come to the point where I expect hate, mainly from one reader, but I have received negativity from others as well. I realize that the good reviews mainly trump the bad but the mean reviews on here resort to name calling and threats. It's truly crazy. So thank you so much for the support and for reading and reviewing! :) <3

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: August 26, 2015 05:22 AM · On: Chapter 26: 79th and West Drive

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

I love so much about this chapter, where should I start?

 

Lily and her school flooding was adorable - and her leading Justin to her cubby hole was just too freaking cute. I loved when Brian asked if she peed herself, I could totally see the look on her face, like how dare you even suggest such a thing? And him teasing her for being little and getting the stink eye? MY NIECE DOES THAT! It does not end well, but omg I laughed so hard when she said she'd be taller than Justin. She is seriously the cutest, sassiest little girl ever. And now I am picturing Justin being a daddy *melts*

I'm warming to Nathan. Actually, I am starting to like him - don't get excited, he's no Eric, but I don't dislike him anymore LOL. He had a tough childhood and I can see how he is so scared that he'll turn into his father - I can kinda see him learning a lot from Brian when it comes to this.

Brian and Justin spending the day together made my heart go all jumpity - and how they talked about Rage and JT, when talking about themselves and how they'll always love each other... MY GOSH, I JUST CAN'T!!!!

I love this story so much, if I could, I'd marry it.

 

Author's Response:

Yay! You are finally getting to read the last two chapters! lolol. I was excited for you to and knew you would like this one. :)

Writing Lily at her flooded preschool was a lot of fun to write. She just had to show Justin her cubby hole since her father was to impatient to wait for her to give a proper tour. ;)

Lily does NOT pee herself. Ever. Okay, there was that one time in Chicago when she drank too much juice and passed out only to pee on the new sofa but it was one time! Why do people hold this against her? She had a cold that day and was absolutely exhausted. It was almost a year ago anyway! She has been potty trained since she was two and she's a big girl now so she would never do such a thing.

And she will try with every bit of power she possesses to surpass Justin's height. It's going to happen.

She really is sassy though and, even though she is the daughter of Brian's and his soon-to-be husband's, Justin loves her as well as Duncan. They are bringing what used to be blossoming desires of fatherhood into full force.

Nathan has had it hard but he really tries. I think it is commendable and inspiring how decent and successful for his age he turned out despite living in a complete nightmare for 16 years. I am so glad you are starting like him. But I totally understand your Eric love. ;) I love Eric too. Brian actually will find out the full extent of Nathan's abuse in the next story and will help him out, despite going through issues of his own.

Using Rage and JT as middle men seemed like a good way to let the other know what they currently feel and, of course what Justin says chokes Brian up a bit because he couldn't have said it better himself. That doesn't mean they won't eventually explore the uglier side of what they felt pre and post breakup. But those feelings need to wait until they become more comfortable around each other as friends and confidantes.

I give you and Intersect my blessing. You treat my baby well, you hear me? 

Thank you so much for reading and commenting, Sally! It means a lot.

 

Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: August 25, 2015 12:03 PM · On: Chapter 27: Long Island Expressway and 80th St.

Hello my friend!

Finally I managed to resume reading his story, and I have to tell you that I am very divided with my feelings about it.

Initially, it is pretty much the relationship you created between Brian and Eric. Lily is lovely and a very happy and Gus child is also very happy and well adjusted that family dynamics, so I can not imagine how you will change all that to bring Brian and Justin together again. Honestly, at this point in its history, I do not see it happening without causing great pain for everyone involved. And in this case, I believe it would be better to leave everything as it is. (OMG! I said it!)

Second, your writing is fantastic. You're making me accept a story where Brian and Justin can be separated !!!!!! What are you doing to me ?????????

My dear, I'm surprised that the story is heading for marriage, really. I supposed that somehow he would not take place, but as I believe you have it all figured out, I'm anxious to see how you will lead the events from that time.

As for the criticism, you know what I think. You have my full support and can tell me what I can help it.

A big hug, my friend, Fátima.

Author's Response:

Hi, Fatima!

I completely understand your mixed feelings. It took me a while to embrace Eric and Nathan and I am the one writing them! lolol. 

I agree. Brian and Eric are very happy with one another and it would be a lot better for everyone if things just stayed as is. However, this story will eventually lead to pain, immense pain, and be about facing that and eventually finding peace. 

I'm glad you like my writing. I'm often guilty of not proofreading my work more than once so I always find typo mistakes and sometimes I rush through things. I know I could better this craft if I took my time. So for you to say you think it is fantastic really means a lot. 

I went back and forth on the marriage in the very beginning. But I decided that I wanted to give Brian and Eric that special day and have them be really happy for as long as possible, The thought of tearing them apart before their wedding hurt since they were both looking forward to it.

I do thank you so much for your support and friendship, Fatima. It means a lot to me, especially in this crazy time.

A big hug to you too! - Annie

Reviewer: Titenano (Signed) · Date: August 25, 2015 01:00 AM · On: Chapter 27: Long Island Expressway and 80th St.

Last time I reviewed this story it was on AOO as ijm but I'm having troubles to comment right now on this website. I don't know why.

 

Anyway, I'm excited about the wedding! Am I the only one?

Great writting here and I particularly loved the scene with Gus! If QAF would still be on today, that's something I would love see. How Brian would deal with a teenager.

And the part where they talked about going down on a girl was pretty funny. Poor Brian lol!

Can't wait to read more!

Author's Response:

I'm glad you are enjoying it and are excited for the wedding! As for being the only one, there are a few others. Some of them want Brian and Eric together and some are interested in what the event could bring to the story. Of course there are some readers who are holding off for a while because they get anxious since B/J aren't together yet. 

I am happy you like the scene with Gus! I don't think I would have taken it as well as Brian, considering Gus is 14 but i figured he would be pretty excepting as long as his son is a couple of years past puberty and isn't sleeping with someone who is supposed to be an authoritive figure. He is very pro-sex, after all. However, he can only take so much. You have to give him props for trying before backing out of the conversation on pleasuring a woman ;)

thank you for your kind words! It means a lot!

Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 25, 2015 12:04 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

I meant to add. On second thoughts.

Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 24, 2015 11:53 PM · On: Chapter 27: Long Island Expressway and 80th St.

God! Brian having to visualise and discuss cunnilingus. Got to be one of his worst nightmares.

Author's Response:

Oh, it is for sure! And adding the fact that is son is the one bringing it up? Yeah, he's pretty grossed out but wants to be mature about it. That doesn't quite work out lol. 

Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: August 24, 2015 07:25 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

I'm going to stop reading a bit if i can force myself....unfortunately i'm too much Brian/justin and the last charapter was too hard for me...beautiful...yet i had unshed tears when i finished....and...i don't wanna be sad after reading a fan fic :(

The love between Brian and Eric is so palpable...i can see it like butter and i can't stand it ...i wanna Brian and Justin that happy :( and what it is sad it's that meanwhile Brian is sooo sooo happy justin is not...and i don't like that.Justin seem more unstable and not there like Brian...i hope you will give him some happy moment he deserve that please please ( even with Nathan is ok ).I think if you will talk about brian's wedding next it will be hard for justin so...again sad for me :(I hope they will not play prom's song or maybe i hope they will play it without knowing.

 

Honeymoon:i think it will not be Ibiza.I was hoping so but maybe it is a location which is connect with justin without michael knowing.

I hope something will happen when eric go away for work or when gus will be 15.

Oh...Brian and Gus moment is wonderful...even if i think 14 is too soon to having sex and i'm not a prude!I think 16 is better .....and i think you can count on a hand finger parents who are so open about sex with children.It is so wrong ...i'm so with you about sex education even from parents.( but i will have some difficulties buying condom for my son....it's like no problem you can have sex so younggggg.So maybe i will just give him some money to be safe.)I hope Brian will have more time with gus as well...it's not right this unbalance.Yes i know Gus have two mums but as a son i will be a little jealous of Lily ( maybe more than a little....) and i always resent Lindsey for bringing so far Gus.

I hated the last part...i was hoping in a call from justin but nooooo it's was Eric...and there...yes...no matter what there is love between them so much love....i have for the first time maybe difficulties in thinking about how you are going to divide them really how.( i hope you will but don't know it seem so unluchy BUT i'm waiting so hardddd).

Author's Response:

Wow, three people wanting to stop now lol. I didn't expect this, especially after the love for the chapter before this one. It's okay though. I understand that this is a slow build story and that it can be hard to read for people to read when they very set on Brian/Justin. But, while I will miss your reviews if you decided to hold off for a few more chapters, I don't want you to get TOO upset while reading. If you think it is the best thing for you at this time then do what you need to do. :) Brian and Justin will have a lot more chapters like the last one though (after the next two or three chapters.) Maybe those will be more comforting

Oh, I would definitely be concerned if my son or daughter (neither which I have but in theory) started having sex at 14. I would try to be more calm than Lindsay initially was but I wouldn't be as okay with it as Brian was. Not saying his method was bad. I think he wants to treat his son with respect and knows that Gus is a great kid. He likes Penelope. And above all else, he's Brian. He definitely is one of the most pro-sex characters and can't judge because he became sexually active at the same age. I think Brian probably figured he wouldn't have stopped if his parents knew what he was doing so he might as well keep his son safe and hopes by doing that Gus will tell him if something happens or if there's a health or pregnancy scare.

Gus will have a major role in the sequel and will be involved in at least three more chapters in this first story. I think sometimes he is a bit envious of Lily but he does love his mothers and recognizes them as his primary parents. 

As for Justin, I agree that this first story is harder on him. However, the second story is a lot harder on Brian so it will sort of even out but stay sad. The third story is not without its obstacles but is more pleasant for both of them. Thank you for reading and reviewing, sweetc. It means a lot.

 

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 24, 2015 03:34 PM · On: Chapter 27: Long Island Expressway and 80th St.

Hi, just wanted to say that while I like Brian/Justin stories, this one is sooooo good that I prefer the way it is written.  I was checking to see your response to my review when I noticed several comments that shocked me.  Your story is such that people are forgetting that it's just a story and taking it to heart, which is a compliment in a way.  But I got to admit that the nasty name calling was totally out of line.  I've had reviews like those on a couple of my stories so I know how you feel.  Please keep writing, you have a talent that is unmistakable.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much. I really do appreciate you as a reviewer because you make a point to comment on every story you read and are always very nice. I understand that this story isn't for everyone and knew that going in but I didn't expect the name calling, suicide notes, and bloody wrists from a few, but mainly one, of my reviewers. I understand expressing dislike but I don't understand people who start calling people they don't even know names over a piece of fiction. I could understand if the work was offensive a little more but even then there is no excuse at all. So I truly thank you for giving this story a chance. It really means a lot.

Reviewer: Larka (Signed) · Date: August 24, 2015 05:02 AM · On: Chapter 27: Long Island Expressway and 80th St.

Not sure how I feel about them getting married.  I'm still a B/J shipper.  Loved the Gus part.  Brian is such a great dad!

Author's Response:

I understand. There's a lot of angst in this series but B/J will eventually end up together. I'm glad you loved the Gus part! That's what I wanted people to comment on the most but a lot of my comments only voice their displeasure on Brian getting ready to walk down the aisle and don't mention anything else. So thank you for mentioning that. :)

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: August 24, 2015 12:08 AM · On: Chapter 27: Long Island Expressway and 80th St.

Oh this story is definitely intriguing I was sure Brian was going to break up with Eric before the wedding but it looks like it is going ahead. Off course that means we have quite a few chapters of this excellent writing on this fic

Author's Response:

I'm glad you are enjoying it. It looks as though I am losing a couple of readers due to this chapter. Can't please everyone, I guess. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing. It means a lot.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 18, 2015 06:10 PM · On: Author's Note 2: Whew!

Of course you are continueing!  You have so many people counting on it.  How does one do a reverse search?  That was smart.  But think of all the time wasted when you could have been working on the next chapter.  : )

Author's Response:

This is my most popular story, that's for sure. I'm surprised that it is since Brian and Justin are with other people but I'm glad that so many people like it. It was a moment of weakness on my part to consider putting the story on hold. 

To reverse image search, go to images.google.com, click on the camera, and upload a picture. It will show all the copies or similar pictures it can find. I don't even care if she sends me a personal image anymore. A reaction like that to this story is bizarre and unwarrented. I feel bad if she does feel the need to hurt herself but I am not responsible like she claims I am.

Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: August 18, 2015 12:23 PM · On: Chapter 26: 79th and West Drive

This is great .. i'm always a little anxious when I start reading because Brian and Eric s happiness still gives me a twinge .. But less so with every passing chapter. The whole Rage discussion was just lovely :) I've actually moved on from wondering how the hell they're ever going to get back together to hoping Justin can fully commit to Nathan, unconditionally. Nathan needs to believe his happiness comes first with Justin.

Author's Response:

Nathan really does need that, doesn't he? He is so in love with Justin and Justin loves him too. But they are approaching the conflicts that come with wanting different things in life, just like Justin experienced with Brian. I'm glad you liked the Rage discussion. I felt that was a good way to get some stuff out in the open without the boys having to get too personal too soon. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Carol! It means a lot!

Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: August 17, 2015 10:29 PM · On: Chapter 26: 79th and West Drive

Phew.... I had to read this chapter twice.

First last night before going to bed (loved letting it keep me up until 2am) then it kind of bugged me today so I read it again... loved it even more

I can't help wondering why Brian pulled Nathan out of the room, but I'm guessing he needed to say something he didn't want Lily to hear.... but... I wanted to go too.... This is one of the things I love about your writing, it leaves a lot to think about!!

Ohhh.... and Brian cried. Do you know I also cried when I read that. Both times. I love how lucky I am to get to read this!! I just want to come over the internet and hug you!!!

Author's Response:

Oh wow, I am honored you read it twice! :)

It is a long one, that's for sure. Maybe I should warn that in the future to all of the late night readers, lolol. I am glad that you loved it. That really means a lot to hear.

Brian actually pulled Nathan out of the room so Justin wouldn't hear. He didn't want Justin intervening on the questions he wanted to ask. I may write a deleted scenes addition once Intersect is all said and done. 

Aw, I didn't want to make anyone cry! Brian tried not to but just got a little bit too overwhelmed. He was a bit embarrassed that he gave into that reaction but I think those couple of tears said a lot to Justin. 

 

*Hugs back!* Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: August 17, 2015 05:45 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

Oh anne!!!!Love all of it!Wonderful.I love justin wanting a baby and my heart broke a little about nathan.I love him though.He is young and hurt and even if his history is quite different from Brian (hit vs rape) i think they have more in common than others....the struggling,believing to no be good to be loved,the pain.Nathan is scared but he learn to be loved by justin....he is quite sensitive and sweet instead brian became ( before justin) rude hard and with so many walls.I hope you will let them happy unitl Brian and Justin.I think Nathan even if now is not into kid would love a justin's chid simply because it's different love for another child and your own child ( or the chidl from the person you love).Justin teach Brian to be a better parent i don't see why he cannot work with Nathan too.Unless you want split them because of it.I hope not.I think Nathan deserve Justin even if Justin has Brian in his heart....they grew up in many ways together so it is normal they know very deep each others.I think you can work something and Nathan could in a 1 or 2 love the idea of a child.I want a child for them better from justin but i love nathan as well so maybe even from nathan would be wonderful ( i want a blonde blu eyes little boy ghghg though!!!! so justin'sssssss).

I know it about hunter and molly....they are quite young like Nathan so maybe a chat beetween molly and nathan will help my favourite couple!!!!

I love Lily and I can tolerate Eric but i want the same for Justin as well....he suffer so much he deserve to be loved and to have all life could offer to him.

Author's Response:

Justin is definitely starting to truly yearn for a family. Nathan does have some things in common with Brian. Nathan's father, along with a case of rape, did mentally and physically abused him. He is quite scarred due to that and what happened when he broke ties with his father for good. Nathan's father wasn't a drunk who got violent. He was sadistic, cruel, a black void. He got pleasure out of inflicting pain onto people and the acts got stronger as time went on. But I think, out of all the people in Nathan's life, Brian might be able to understand the most due to the abuse he faced growing up. In the flashback chapter, we will see that Nathan did have several walls that Justin managed to tear down. He still has many. Justin is the only person, outside of authorities and a therapist or two, who knows what happened. Not even his friends or bandmates know. So he has to love Justin deeply to tell him of his past. 

As for kids, it's a possibility he may change his mind someday. But for now, he's not ready for them and might never want them and that's okay. I think he would take to the roll of father as well if he decided to have a kid with Justin but he doesn't know if he would and, because of his past, it's understandable as to why he wouldn't want to bring a kid into the world. He's terrified that something could happen to them. He's terrified that he will turn into his father, even though rationally he knows that his father was a very sick man and he isn't like him in the slightest. But Justin does want children and that's okay too. But it mainly comes down to who is willing to compromise, should their relationship continue. But a baby of Justin's or of Nathan's would be adorable. ;)

haha, I'm happy you knew it about Hunter and Molly. Molly was supposed to reveal something to Justin several chapters ago but I never was able to work her in. I think that if things take a turn for the worst she will still talk to Nathan and see him when she goes up to see Justin. Although she doesn't know much about his past, she does care for him a lot and thinks of him as a true friend. Even though she thinks Nathan and Justin are an odd match, she does root for them and think that they bring out good things in each other. 

Lol, you still don't like Eric? That's a shame, he's a nice guy ;) Lily is very loveable though. Justin wants something similar as well, so keep your fingers crossed. Thank you for the kind review, sweetc! It means a lot!

 

Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: August 17, 2015 02:50 AM · On: Chapter 26: 79th and West Drive

So much going on here! I guess the best way for Brian & Justin to communicate is through their hero alter egos! That was as tough to read as it was for Brian to hear. 

I am glad that Eric can understand the motivation behind Justin's paintings... but I cannot wait to hear what Brian & Nathan discussed. Surprised to see an appearance by Chris Hobbes, even if it was in a flashback. Happy that the Pittsburgh family made it for the birthday party. 

I think I can begin to see where Brian & Justin might - eventually - find their way back to one another. But part of me dreads what will become of Eric & Nathan if/when they do.

OK, now a strange coincidence. Remember a few chapters ago, when Lily got her pets? At the time I left a comment that a good friend who has rats and says they make wonderful pets? Well, that same friend used to work at SpecialSprouts in Park Slope, Brooklyn. They used to be a school for special needs students run in conjunction with BeanSprouts! She said they often had floods at the school, although it was usually from heavy rainfall, not the pipes, LOL! Oh, and she also said students called all the teachers by their first names... like Miss Annie! 

Author's Response:

It was a good way to get a little more personal on how they moved on to new stable and committed relationships. I think, while it was tough for Brian to hear it, he was moved and happy that Justin understood what has been hard for him to express and that Justin does still love him despite the years and the fall out. He's also relieved that Justin is happy for him and approves of Eric. I think in that moment Brian became overwhelmed by everything Justin was saying that it briefly spilled over. 

Eric gets it for sure. He understands that art or building or music, creating something that means a lot to you, is very healing. I don't know how to work in what Brian and Nathan discussed. Since many readers on here and AO3 seem to be interested in what they said, I might make a one shot series of deleted scenes that are from all three stories in Intersect, pre-Intersect, and post-Intersect. So I could cover this as well as Emmett and Drew meeting Duncan, Nathan's childhood, Eric's proposal, Molly staying with Justin during her Internship, and even Molly and Hunter during their weeks in WV. Maybe after this first story is over I will poll the readers to see if this might be something they are interested in. 

Brian and Justin are definitely becoming closer and I think they deeply appreciate the friendship they are forming. They get closer and closer from this point out. Although getting closer also means feeling more comfortable to bring touchy subjects up from the past that may cause arguments.

That is such a huge coincidence! I don't have kids and, even though I spent five years in NYC, I did not know about the private preschools there so I just researched and picked one. I don't even know what Beansprouts looks like outside of Google Images. I think it's hilarious that they used to get floods though (but for a different reason.) I figured I was tainting their image by saying they had a bad main pipe in the building. Thanks for the laugh and thank you for your thoughtful review!

Reviewer: Henri (Anonymous) · Date: August 17, 2015 12:30 AM · On: Chapter 26: 79th and West Drive

A really intriguing story you are weaving here and particularly in how the Brian-Justin dynamic is coming into play. It's great that you have continued your story and look forward to reading the next instalment. Henri 

Author's Response:

I'm glad you think so, Henri! The Brian and Justin relationship is becoming closer as they confide more in each other and spend time together. I hope you enjoy the rest of the story/series!

Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 16, 2015 08:12 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

Fortunately, some people are able to work through this deep disappointment and longing and move on as a couple. Others, they end up having to move on to a new partner who wants the same  thing and give them what they need.

Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: August 16, 2015 05:12 PM · On: Chapter 26: 79th and West Drive

Wow great chapter, thanks.

* hugs *

Author's Response:

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: August 16, 2015 02:45 PM · On: Chapter 26: 79th and West Drive

Very poignant chapter, Anne.  I can see both Nathan's and Justin's perspectives here, and the inner struggles going on inside them.  Don't know if the two of them can reconcile their wishes, and I suspect that may be where some of the upcoming tension I feel is coming is going to lie.

Still not sure how you are going to head this story toward a reconciliation between B and J with Brian so happy with Eric and Lilly, but I can already see some memories surfacing between the two of them.  That part where Justin reveals that he is painting about the prom night, and Brian's reaction to it, was very telling. Would love a flashback between Brian and Nathan, describing in more detail what was said between them, or at least an explanation from B to J about what they discussed.

You really weave an intricate tale, Anne! As always, looking forward to the next part. ~Kim

Author's Response:

I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter, Kim! It was definitely an interesting chapter to write, considering I wanted to get a lot stuffed into it to move things along a little more. Nathan and Justin are definitely approaching a crossroads with this subject as well as the comparison of feelings for one another. 

As for Brian and Justin, it is definitely a looonng process. Longer than I anticipated, that's for sure. But I still see the endgame in my sight and know how I am going to do it. :) Brian is very happy with Eric and Lily and loves his life with them. In the upcoming months, he will find himself spending more and more time with Justin, building their friendship to become even closer. More of the ugly side of their break up will be discussed as well, and not always in a the past is in the past sort of way. 

As for Brian's reaction and his conversation with Nathan, I am trying to figure out a way to bring up what was said. If I don't I may just reveal it in the notes once the story is finished. :)

Thank you for your kind words, Kim! It means a lot!

Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 13, 2015 01:30 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

We digress everyone. Shall we all get back to the far more pleasant job of reading and reviewing this wonderful story. Not let any body else put such a downer on it.  Not worth it.

Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 13, 2015 10:47 AM · On: Author's Note 2: Whew!

With my sister's aquaintance, apparentlly she's always been like this. The amount she must have spent in phone calls; e-mails, writing paper, to lawyers letters of complaint to those who disgruntled//disgruntles her would probably be enough to run this government for a year . And she loves it all !     But she can also go out of her way to help people. Now if she concentrated more on that she would probably be a lot happier.

Reviewer: Ro (Anonymous) · Date: August 13, 2015 02:28 AM · On: Author's Note 2: Whew!

Thank god you are finishing I'm a huge B/J lover and I love this story!! 

Author's Response:

I'm glad you love it! My stalker did cause a moment of weakness. They have gone too far before but now I think that I am dealing with absolute scum. I hope to get the next chapter up soon.

Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 13, 2015 12:02 AM · On: IMPORTANT AUTHOR'S NOTE

This woman very definitely  does need help.  She is not well.

Author's Response:

If you look at my next note, I reversed searched her images and called her out. She definitely needs help but did send me fake images.

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: August 12, 2015 11:49 PM · On: Author's Note 2: Whew!

Oh good I did not comment before because I felt if I said to you ignore her and carry on that was not my right. You were so wonderfully caring and scared for this person that I did not want to put pressure on you. So I was thrilled to see this post where you took back your control and called this person out. From what I can see there is a couple of very sick individuals stalking writers and posters on LJ and MW and they are totally out of control. LJ user Ashmedai recently wrote a long post of a troll that had been stalking him and they sound like the same mentally ill person

Author's Response:

I am so done with this person. They are emotionally manipulative. Claim that they only get happiness out of reading stories on here and blame me for the death of anyone who comes in contact with my story. She's gone too far. I will have to look into Ashmedai and compare notes with them on our stalkers. This person is fucking sick and belongs in a psychiatric institution with no internet access.

Reviewer: Rixa (Signed) · Date: August 12, 2015 10:36 PM · On: IMPORTANT AUTHOR'S NOTE

It sounds like this person is not well mentally. As someone who’s had to deal with a suicidal friend, though this is not quite the same thing, one thing I’ve learned is that you can only do so much to help another person and then it’s up to that person to help themself. It sounds like you’ve already tried to help this person and that’s as much as you can do for someone you don’t know and only have email contact with. Ultimately her actions are her own decision and responsibility. When you publish anything on a public site, fanfiction or other things, you are not only open to positive comments but to negative and even harassing ones as well. Perhaps a site like MW is not the best place to post stories that pair Brian and Justin with others even if it’s only temporarily seeing as you and other authors have gotten harassed about it. Have you thought about posting your story on a private site? That way you can control access to it much easier and ban people when necessary.

Author's Response:

Hello! Yes, I agree about the fact that she can only help herself. I do think the pictures are fake though and she's trying to mess with me when it comes down to it. I may take posting them on a private site into consideration but she has harassed me on Ao3 as well so I don't think she will stop. She has been banned from this website multiple times so if anything this is a safer place to post than Ao3. We'll see. I am just going to ignore and delete everything she sends me from now on. Thank you for the input and support.

Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: August 12, 2015 10:04 PM · On: IMPORTANT AUTHOR'S NOTE

Anne,

Simran, Bob, Kyl, Sam, whatever...is a liar, a nutcase and just want to fuck with you. It's unfortunate that some people hide safely behind their screen to harass authors just because Brian fucking Kinney and Justin fucking Taylor are not together happily ever after bla bla bla in one story over a thousand (seriously, how many stories are published  out there where they're not together, uh? And do we have to remind some people that they're fictional characters?) 

Why these people can't just drop it and leave the author alone is beyond me. I know several readers, here on MW, who have a guilty pleasure in lashing out on an author, because they can. They don't care that you're a human being and that these characters aren't. They don't care that they have a fucking choice to read the story in the first place. They don't care that they hurt you.

So why should you care? You're an amazing author, with an amazing heart, and I'm proud to call you a  friend. I'm so angry on your behalf right now, and just reading that you have considered delating or stopping this story makes me very angry. So I apologize for all the cursing here ;)

Don't you dare stop now. If people don't like it, they just have to stop. As simple as that. Many are interested in reading this prose. I'm interested in knowing if Brian and Eric will get married, how Justin will react if they do and how Brian and Justin will eventually find their way back to each other. Yes, it's painful to read about Justin's pain over this, but it doesn't mean that the story shouldn't be written. Not when this is such an amazing story you give us.

Please stay strong. Prospere. Write what you want. If readers don't like it, they can stop. Many love your works.

*ahem* It seems I get a little carried away LOL

* hugs you tightly *

Alois

Author's Response:

I agree that they are completely crazy and just want to guilt me. They won't be getting anymore responses. They went too far with this. I am completely shunning them. I don't care what they send me. I know people are interested on this website, despite being B/J shippers so I will most likely continue the story and ignore any comments on it from her/him. She sent me an email that says I am hitting way below the belt by posting this note and that I'm disgusting. I think she has this completely mixed up. She's blaming me for her self-harm, sent me another cut wrist that looks nothing like the other two. Oh well. I honestly don't care to chat with her anymore. She's not worth the time. Call me a sadist, but she can read this story and wish death upon me all she wants and I'll just laugh and hit delete from now on. Someone who thinks it's okay to lie about self-harm and suicide is absolute scum in my book. I will keep writing. I guess if it gets too out of hand, I will transfer it to a private and password enabled site but I want to keep the story public if at all possible. Thank you so much for your support, Alois. You know how much it means to me. <3

Reviewer: Manado (Signed) · Date: August 12, 2015 07:17 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

Hi Annie Eliza, glad you're back, and I thought you were taking break from writing, I hope RL allows you to write more.. 

 

I have to admit that I don't have balls to read this chapter, your teasing to B/J fans is getting stronger lolol, I don't think I can handle it, I thoght i had a stronger stomach, I just read the comments section and now I'm convinced this chapter is not for me..oh  I dunno until now that you have an account on AO3 and now I realise some authors here can be found there too haha ..I know i'm an amateur lurker..  Have a nice day Annie Eliza!  :)

Author's Response:

Maybe next chapter will be a little more for you. As i have stated before, this is a slow build story and B/J won't be together until the sequel. This chapter was supposed to have B/J in it but I decided to wait until next chapter so it could be the main focus. I did recently write a one-shot where brian and justin become grandparents. That one may be up your alley.

Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 11, 2015 06:34 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

Seriously scarey thought her being a doctor, if it's true.

Author's Response:

Right?

Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: August 11, 2015 03:57 PM · On: Chapter 25: 50th and 9th

Pwieuwww one second I thought that Eric had an accident or something. But aggrr parents should love their children.

* hugs *

 

Author's Response:

Eric is safe for now! And parents should definitely love their children. If they can't love a successful and kid man like Eric, then there is definitely something wrong with them. Thank you for reading and reviewing and hugs back!

Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 11, 2015 10:16 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th

The poor wee mites don't know the meaning of marraige vows!

Author's Response:

Lol, they still have a few years to figure it out. ;)

Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: August 11, 2015 10:12 AM · On: Chapter 25: 50th and 9th

Hi Anne! I feel for Eric. Such a shame that his parents can't love him for who he is. He is such a wonderful man. Love Brian here too, and how protective he is of his soon to be husband. As always, can't wait for the next one!

Author's Response:

Hi, Alois! While writing this and thinking of Eric being treated that way, my blood began to boil. I did create him (well, I created his parents too but still...) however I really do feel like he is such a great person. If I were older and he were my son, I would be immensely proud of him and to think that his parents treat him like dirt simply because they have given up on trying to make him straight really upsets me. This is not the first time something like this has happened to Eric and not the first time Brian has comforted him due to their cruelty. He definitely is protective of his family. Thank you for reading and reviewing this chapter! I know you are also a busy woman so it means a lot!