Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: August 11, 2015 03:41 AM · On: Chapter 25: 50th and 9th
It's so sad that Eric's parents are being such dicks. I love how Brian is toward Eric. And how close he is with Emmett.
Author's Response: It really is sad. That's a weakness for him, his failed relationship with his parents. Brian really loves Eric. He hurts when Eric hurts. And yep, even though Brian didn't expect it, he and Emmett are becoming the best of friends. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: qafqueenbee (Anonymous) · Date: August 11, 2015 02:34 AM · On: Chapter 25: 50th and 9th
Had me fooled for a mintue thought something had happen to Eric. I'm still enjoying the story.
lah
Author's Response: Yay! He made it home! Something happened to him but it was just realizing how awful his parents truly are. I'm glad you are still enjoying my story!
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: August 11, 2015 01:27 AM · On: Chapter 25: 50th and 9th
It was nice seeing Brian so supportive of Eric and stepping up in the relationship even though I still sort of hanker for Justin and Brian. I am torn though because we now have the kids in the mix and I don't want a. Rosen home.
Author's Response: Brian definitely felt the need to be there for Eric. He knows that they are a weakness when it comes to Eric's sweet but strong demeanor since they are the main reason he was afraid to come out. I understand that torn feeling. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 11, 2015 12:35 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
My sister also knew a similar character. The whole town knows her and I imagine anyone from her past will have had run ins and in her future too. These people are usually deeply troubled.
Author's Response: Maybe your sister's acquaintance and Simran (Sam) can hang out sometime. I do feel sorry for people who are so troubled but she's attacking someone she's never met for reasons she's made up in her head.
Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 10, 2015 11:42 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
'That's just appalling, Annie-Eliza!
Thank god they've banned that woman. No-one should have to deal with shitty behaviour like that. She's sick, she really needs help. Some people thrive on the chaos they have created in others. She is obviously one of them. You probably won't be the first and probably not the last, unfortunately.
We're all behind you, hon.
Author's Response: Thank you for your support. The same reviewer emailed me a more grounded email asking to talk and says she was not lying about the kid. I asked for proof and she says I have lost the right to that proof. Considering I supposedly caused someone to kill themselves and she hates me so much, you'd think that she would love to ruin my image to the rest of the fandom and fix hers by posting his obituary everywhere. I have ignored her responses but answered today and she asked me yet again why I wanted Brian to marry another man. I told her that it was just the plot of the story and she cursed me to hell and prayed to God that I would be punished because I was a murderer. She prayed that I would spend the rest of my days crying and be alone on my death bed. There's something seriously wrong with her. She may have convinced herself to believe she has a friend who killed himself due to my story because she has no friends in the first place. Who knows?
Unfortunately she was banned last chapter so the fact that she's back means that she knows how to change her IP address with little to no problem. Oh well, she can be entertaining I guess.
Reviewer: Judith R (Anonymous) · Date: August 10, 2015 10:17 PM · On: Chapter 25: 50th and 9th
great story
Author's Response: Thank you! :)
Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 10, 2015 08:10 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Hear! Hear!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: August 10, 2015 08:06 PM · On: Chapter 25: 50th and 9th
Eric's parents appear to be intolerant jerks. They would probably get along well with Craig,
Author's Response: They would definitely get along with canon Craig as well as Lindsay's parents. Maybe not the Craig in Intersect so much because he's honestly trying to reconnect with his son as well as get to know Nathan plus he is mentally ill due to severe depression but the Craig from the show definitely has similar views. Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: August 10, 2015 07:58 PM · On: Chapter 25: 50th and 9th
Eric's effort to have his parents accept him and eventual failure remind me of Lindsay' trials with her parents. She eventually realised that they would probably never accept her the way she was so she gave up and lived as she wanted. I think Brian gave her some good sound advice about that.
Author's Response: I compared Eric's relationship with his parents to Lindsay's when I was talking to Alois. He doesn't need their intolerance and this was probably the last straw for him. I think he just hoped because they had gone out of their way to see Lily before even though they were cold to him and Brian. He will try to focus on his relationships with Brian, Lily, his friends, his older brother and younger sister, and his two young nephews. It'll be a challenge but he'll pull through. I think being drunk didn't help his emotional control when he told Brian what happened. Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: mimosa1234 (Anonymous) · Date: July 26, 2015 10:09 PM · On: Author's Note
ok you are getting mail from some nut ..get this ..YOUR A WRITER ..your problem is you cant offer this book all at once .you need to grow a thick skin and tell them to fuck off YOUR THE WRITER YOUR STORY ..NOT THERES IF THEY WANT ,THY CAN WRITE THERE OWN..AND END IT ANY WAY THEY WANT ....
I believe you are trying to be helpful here, and are defending this writer. However, telling her to 'grow a thick skin' and using a profanity is not the way to do it. Going forward, please restrict your comments to constructive ones. ~Admin
Author's Response:
I have a pretty thick skin, mimosa. I wouldn't have responded to them with such passive aggressive kindness if I didn't. I actually find the fact she takes time to leave me such horrid remarks kind of flattering. She has no impact on how the story is going to unfold. If anything, she makes me want to do the opposite of what she wants. I am not going to change anything though ;)
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: July 19, 2015 01:36 AM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
... Also I LOVED that Eric didn't hesitate to acknowledge Brian's prior engagement and commitment to Justin. Strangely that one act warmed me to him more than anything else so far.
Author's Response: Eric likes Justin more than some may think. Yes, it is apparent that they are getting along and forming a friendship but Erica also sat through many therapy sessions that Brian had. So he knows about Justin. He knows how much he changed Brian throughout their five year romance. He also knows that he owes Justin in a sense because, at best, he would have to be with Brian for many years before the man decided to settle down or, at worst, Brian might not go for a relationship at all. So in a way he is thankful to Justin because he wouldn't be the happiest man in the world. Of course the idea of Justin and Brian alone does make him nervous. He feels conflicted about it. But he would never deny that Justin helped Brian become the man he is today. :)
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: July 19, 2015 01:15 AM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
Bittersweet indeed. But unresolved and conflicted feelings aside I'm worried that Justin may end up losing another man he loves if he doesn't start playing fair with Nathan. I can see why Nathan might doubt his commitment because I certainly do.
Author's Response: Hi, Carol!
I think the last couple of chapters are slowly starting to cause a rift between Justin and Nathan. It's unfortunate because Nathan deserves more of Justin's love and support than he's been getting. And there have been many moments unseen that I'm sure they have had where they truly understand each other and feel in love but ever since Justin went behind his back to meet with Brian to talk about his father, Nathan has felt as though he isn't enough. It's a tough situation, that's for sure. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Carol! I find it so interesting that you are more of a Nathan fan, rather than an Eric fan. Only one or two readers feel similarly as you do.
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: July 16, 2015 05:36 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
MMM i would love if there would be the possibility to answer to your answer ....in this ways i don't need to put another comment:(
1)about brian and eric eventually new child :that would mean that justin and brian are going to stay not together at least another year or so :( and i don't like too much complicated life for children so it gonna be diffucult just with lily...another?no please :( ps:just an opinion ^^' i love this story sooooo soooo much
2) do you perhaps intend to change your banner? it's so so so unfair we don't have nathan...why why whyyyyy
Thank for your always caring answers :)))))
Author's Response: Hi, sweetc!
It will be a long and hard road for Brian and Justin. Brian loves Eric enough to have another child with him so it may happen. I can't give anymore away but you will figure it out in the next few chapters.
I may make a banner for Chapter 27, which is the flashback chapter that covers the early part of Justin's and Nathan's relationship. It is a very meaningful chapter and shows a deep love and affection between the two men. So I may make a banner just for it. :)
No problem. Thank you for your detailed reviews!
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: July 16, 2015 03:33 AM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
Hey... real life keeping me busy lately, but just wanted to drop by and add my 2-cent review. Great update!
Author's Response: Glad you drop by! I appreciate the review and the kind words. :)
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: July 16, 2015 12:30 AM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
I want to write my review just like your biggest fan did and writ it all lik dis, nd tell yu ur crap ;) Oh, some people are so full of the lols!!!
How are my favourite little albino rats? I LAUGHED SO MUCH when Brian said Vermin and Lily heard Vernon, seriously adorable. And of course Bianca can be a girl or boys name, I love sassy kids who look at you like you're an idiot for saying such things.
OHH PLEASE, IF they have another baby, can they use Brian's sperm???? I know you wont tell me, but that would be so cute!
I still don't love Nathan, I should, but I don't. But I am team Eric LOL!
I felt so sorry for Justin when they were talking about how Brian has never been happier, even though it's true, it's not because Justin couldn't make him this happy, he's just in a different place - and he has Lily now. MY HEART THOUGH!!!!
Author's Response: I am so good at interpreting her confusing emails and reviews at this point that I would have no problem translating it lolol.
The rats are doing well. Bianca is sort of confused over his name but I think he is smug that Lily chose to name him over his brother. Lily isn't confined to gender societal norms and refuses to go the conventional path. She just whispered those exact words for me to tell you.
We shall see what sperm they use should a baby come to be. There will be a lengthy discussion about it in four chapters before a time jump.
You don't have to love Nathan haha. But I do think you will feel more for him in the flashback chapter, which is coming up in three chapters.
I felt bad for Justin too. He is trying to move past his persistent feelings for Brian but it's awfully hard when he strived for that but found that he wasn't quite ready for it when Brian wanted to settle down. I think a part of him is a little bitter but he's genuinely happy Brian found such a good man and has a wonderful child.
Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Noitish (Anonymous) · Date: July 15, 2015 06:00 PM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
Lily and Duncan are a hoot! So cute! This is a very difficult story to read, though. I love it because it's well written and intriquing. But damn, i gotta be honest, seeing Brian so happy and content without Justin feels.. wrong. I guess I feel like Justin! Glad he's happy but heartbroken. I'm not sure if I'm gonna make it through the wedding.
Author's Response: They are definitely both a handful, that's for sure! I know the concept is difficult for some readers but I feel that this scenario is overall better in comparison to both of them being completely miserable. Of course, things with Nathan are starting to become slowly strained so things for Justin might only get worse here soon.
Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Frayach (Signed) · Date: July 15, 2015 05:42 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Oh, and I keep forgetting to mention this when I comment - the way you've organized this story by street intersections is sheer brilliance!
Author's Response: I'm glad you like the street intersection titles! They are fun to come up with and so far a character has been to the street intersection listed, except for chapter 6 because I made that intersection up. Thank you for all of your kind words and support!
Reviewer: Frayach (Signed) · Date: July 15, 2015 04:52 PM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
Hey there! Still catching up on my reading, so I haven't had a chance to read this chapter yet, but I'm very much looking forward to it. You're an exceptionally talented writer, and we're so lucky to have you writing for us :) Please ignore hateful commenters. There are some truly unhinged folks out there. I honestly don't understand where they're coming from except that they're obviously disturbed. Just remember that 99.99% of QaF readers out there do not share their opinions (let alone their vitriol). It would be a real shame if writers started tailoring their stories to avoid the hate of probably what amounts to about 10 people out of thousands. That means they win. Keep on writing this wonderful story and giving us fascinating insights into a healthy, happy Brian because he can be both without Justin. Perhaps he'd be even better with Justin, but that doesn't mean he couldn't also be happy with someone else. I think they both can. To the extent that they want to be together, it's not because they *have* to be, but because they want to be, and that's far more romantic in my opinion. Free choice and true love - the perfect combination :)
Author's Response: Hi Fray!
I feel mostly unaffected by her reviews. It is strange that she has so much hate for me but I recognize that she is a very unstable person. I'm almost flattered that she is putting so much emotion into this. I plan on keeping the story's path the same and the only reason it would change is if I change my mind about something.
While I generally love the idea of Brian and Justin ending up together, I think it would be depressing if life made it so they couldn't be and they couldn't fall for anyone else. That seems potentially unhealthy. I wrote this to show that they can fall in love with other people. I'm glad you have the outlook you do. :)
Reviewer: Nichelle Wellesly (Signed) · Date: July 15, 2015 08:54 AM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
Great job comparing and contrasting what Brian feels in regards to both Eric and Justin. His inner conflict is palpable! My heart really broke for Justin in this chapter for so many reasons. Watching another man reap the benefits of all your hard work in opening up someone like Brian; to lose him to someone who is actually a decent person and seeing that he is well and truly happy is probably the hardest thing for Justin. I wonder how Justin is going to handle drawing Rage and JT without breaking down. I mean yes, Brian taught Justin a long time ago how to separate business from personal feelings but that may have been easier to do before when they didn't see each other. Now that they are friends (or trying to be just friends) that's going to be a real test.
Author's Response: Hello! Justin is definitely taking it harder than Brian overall but both of them feel very conflicted over their feelings. I do think there is probably a little jealousy on Justin's behalf but he is truly happy that Brian is happy, even though it breaks his heart a little to think of the past. And not only does he see that Eric is a good person, he is becoming friends with the man as well. I think Rage will be hard but it will also be a cathartic experience for him. The drama will slowly end up picking up though in the next few chapters and Brian and Justin will end up spending more time together.
Thank you for reading and reviewing, Nichelle!
Reviewer: Sam (Anonymous) · Date: July 15, 2015 07:12 AM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
1st of all I'm not Simran
second she will really love ur response &
3rd Simran only told me about your story & dear you don't have any idea how many this kind of reviews & emails your going to get I know a slut like you don't care about it but still have some shame now you will face real b/j shipper and u know what I think you & tour mom both are slut & protutute you bitch you should die wait till other people starts msgng you you will feel so sorry
Author's Response:
First of all: I think you are such a wonderful person. I'm so glad you love my story. I really love how open-minded and accepting you are of the Brian/Eric scenario! I worked really hard at it and I am so grateful to have reviewers like you who obviously pay attention when they read my work and are open to endless possibilities for Brian! I LOVE that you want Brian and Eric together forever. I can't promise that but I can assure you that you will love the alternate ending that does show B/E growing old together.
Thank you again for yet another sweet review! There's a couple of people who aren't very big fans of Intersect because they can only see Brian and Justin together and no one else. I'm so happy that you don't ship them at all and encourage me to write more. <3
We have ZERO tolerance for these types of comments. This site is dedicated to encouraging writers, not knocking them down. Consider yourself now banned from any further participation. ~Admin
Reviewer: Sam (Anonymous) · Date: July 15, 2015 04:32 AM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
U know I think ur a bitch & ur story sucks seriously Brian marrying other ru out of ur fucking or what you bitch if u hAv any shame or selfrecpect remove this fucking story ur discussting ur a slut becos of u I hAv to stop reading stories on this site I pray to god u die.....I think ur a prostitute u bitch I spit on ur face for this fucking story n what ever that gal said & Abuse u she did right thing u.....fuck off u bitch
Author's Response: Hi, Simran. Love you too.
Reviewer: sfscarlet (Anonymous) · Date: July 15, 2015 04:05 AM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
oh the build up- Justin and Brian- hmmm-
Author's Response: ;) I try. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 14, 2015 10:20 PM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
The dinner party went over very well. The best part is that Brian is happy with his life in spite of the rats. He and Justin appear to be becoming best friends and if I'm not mistaken Eric and Justin are becoming close too.
Author's Response: Brian is extremely happy, even if his mind wonders about things when he doesn't want it to. Brian and Justin will become close and Eric will get along with him as well. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: July 14, 2015 05:37 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I'm a little bit disappointed by this charapter maybe because i was expecting more BrianandJustin and a dinner with only eric/brian/nathan/justin and lily yep.So clearly what i found leave me bitter.It's really slow sometimes and yes i love lily and i love,wait, don't hate eric but when i have no brain and no justin for a bit i need more the next time.I need to be honest :)
Let us analize a bit though:1) Brian is really mean....it's like he likes make a point :let see if i can make justin sad with my happiness so if he is sad it mean he want me so maybe i have a chance? He is so strange and he doesn't know what he wants.Come on it's obvious that if your ex fiance 'd marry someone else you could be happy and bla bla bla but it's safe to be a little sad,you have every right even if you don't have any feeling ( but justin has but it's beyond the point).
2) Nathan:did justin and nathan talk about having a baby???He seem too strange about and before he was not like that.I think they talked about and nathan is not sure and so during this dinner he was thinking can i have this?he will say yes eventually maybe just only because justin want a baby and he should know that.I think nathan would be a wonderful father....i hope if it will not happen here you could let them have a baby in the AU finale with brian and justin only friends.
3)I did some reasearch about the mouses ....nope nope nope.
4)The last but not the less irritating for me i just remember that now.Brian AND ANOTHER CHILD??? No pleaseeeeee pleaseeeeee.If brian and eric are going to have another child then it will be too packed and no possibilities to have justin and brian ' child.I wanna a blonde girl o better a little mini justin :) gus need a baby brother:)
5) uhhhhh i cannot wait to read about michael justin and maybe a little bit of gus and justin time :) miss gus and hope he coulfd just move to new york:new york now is gay friendly isn't it? It would be interesting even for Justin and Brian....and Nathan love Gus :)))
I talk too much sorry.I hope you don't mind.
Author's Response: I'm sorry you were disappointed by the chapter, sweetc. I did imply that the dinner was already happening when Justin asked. For only Brian, Eric, and Lily to come would mean that he arranged it out of the blue and without Nathan's permission. So Justin's friends and Nathan's friends were possibly already invited. Maybe Emmett, Drew, and Duncan as well, who knows? I will admit this chapter was harder to write and make it so Brian and Justin had more individual time together. But I thought it would be odd if they went away from the group or had a deep conversation while their partners were there having fun. Like I said, the next chapter will be almost solely Brian/Justin with a bit of Justin/Nathan so you may like that one more.
As for Brian being "mean" I would have to disagree. I think he was trying to be friendly to Justin and even to Nathan to an extent for the whole night. He doesn't want Justin to be sad but what else is he supposed to say when he is marrying another man, one that he loves just as much? He does have conflicting feelings since he will always love Justin. He's trying to find peace with that though disrupting anything. I think Justin is going through the same feelings that Brian has but multiplied since Brian is getting married and Justin was once supposed to be doing that.
Lololol, I guess we will have to agree to disagree on the rats. ;)
It's possible they may have another child with Eric. Justin could have a child too, whether it be with Nathan, someone else, or he decides to do it alone. I think that Justin would quickly grow to love Eric and Brian's children and Brian would love Justin's child should it happen.
I have been thinking of doing a chapter with Justin up in Toronto with Gus but that would mean you would read that next before you read the B/J chapter. We'll see.
Thank you for reading and reviewing, sweetc! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Manado (Signed) · Date: July 14, 2015 02:24 PM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
this chapter has the most civil scenario between Brian-Justin-Eric-Nathan, I hope they would keep the friendships even if the circumstances would change the pairings, I do hope Eric would be still very friendly to Justin if Brian and Justin were an item one day, I hope Lily would still look Justin as a good friend in the future, not somebody who steals his daddy... it also gives me a thought that when B/J together one day they will reach age like Vic and his bf Rodney(?) when they first got together lol, but I would still love them anyway,
Brian/Eric and Justin/Nathan's love stories are all beautiful but still B/J love story is and would be my ultimate favourite. Thank you Annie!
Author's Response: Hi Manado!
It would be nice if everyone got along even after Brian and Justin get together. It will be a hard road though so that should tell you something. I'm glad you like Brian and Justin's love stories with the OMCs even though B/J is your favorite. I totally understand. They are my OTP as well. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: reiselust161 (Anonymous) · Date: July 14, 2015 01:47 PM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
Lilly is a handfull! I so like this story. Always happy when I see an update popping up. It is a wonderful way of AU, those who don´t agree, should just stop reading and first of all stop complaining. There is still the certain attraction between Brian and Justin and who denies to see it, well, should look the other way.
There is so much negativity in the world, why even bother to get his panties in a twist over a fictional story and fictional characters?
I DO LOVE this story and am willing to tell you that over and over again!
Author's Response: I'm glad you like this story so much! Yes, Lily is a handful. She is very outgoing and smart and loves attention.
Hopefully the more negative readers take your advice. If they have a problem with characterization, plot holes, grammar, then by all means. But people who get upset because Brian and Justin aren't together do get me riled just a little bit.
Thank you for all of your support and for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: July 14, 2015 08:50 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
It seems I was wrong. Reading back, I got mixed up reading about the female hamster beforehand. Just ias well Brian probably would never have let lily have a pet again.
Author's Response: Very true ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: July 14, 2015 08:38 AM · On: Chapter 24: Metropolitan and Lorimer
Definitely, love is in the air in the rat home too, if she's not pregnant already.
No..o. I got the distinct impression you wrote that the shop assistant had said they were male and female ....which means ...lots of babies! Just shows you hear what you want to hear
sometimes.
Author's Response: The hamster was female. The rats are both male. He says that the albino rat is a boy and Lily chooses to take his brother home. I don't know how to make it clear to you lolol. She does name the rat Bianca, but that's just because. Bianca is still a boy, which is still stated in this new chapter. Please read both chapters again if you are that concerned about the fixed male rats that they have papers for to prove. :)
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: July 11, 2015 09:36 PM · On: Chapter 23: Pierrepont and Clinton
Hahaha... I want to be there when Brian finds out about the rats!!
Author's Response: He found out! New chapter is now up. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: July 08, 2015 01:55 AM · On: Chapter 23: Pierrepont and Clinton
Aw I have missed this. I was worried after that silly girl messaging you, you may have stopped writting, so when I saw an update from you I was so excited.
Firstly, I am an albino, so REPRESENT :P I love that Lily was so attached to the little white fella. I cannot wait to see what she names them. And omg, when she told Eric how lonely she was, my heart broke for her. But seriously, I know I said this before, but Lily IS my niece. Even down to the sandwich making. Just the other day my niece insisted on crushing crisps in to her sandwich - just so she could hear them crunch when she ate them. And she is CONSTANTLY standing up and asking us if we'd like to see how big she is. You have the 3 year old nailed, that's for sure. I am looking forward to seeing what Brian thinks of them too :)
Who would have thought I'd love reading a chapter that has more or less no Brian or Justin in - you know you are good when that happens x
Author's Response: Oh, don't worry. She's not stopping me. If anything I hope I make her more upset. Not in a way where she is a danger to herself but in a way where she just gets even more pissed that I am "disturbing her home." That's what she told me. That Midnight Whipsers was her home. Sheesh.
Yay! Albinos represent! I'm not albino but my two non-albino parakeets had babies a few weeks ago. Two of them turned out to be albino and one of them turned out to be cremino (which is an version of albinism except the parakeet is yellow with red eyes, not white with red eyes.) We joked and said that Penelope escaped her cage in the middle of the night to meet up with a wild albino parakeet for a one night stand lol. But Henry is mostly white with some sky blue so I think he may carry the gene. Thus I wanted to get an albino in the story in some way.
Lily will think of some good names. She is a creative tot. I think the move has probably been a bit more rough on Lily than she let on, especially since both of her fathers have been working since they settled into the new house. She's an only child and, as an lifelong only child, it can be incredibly lonely. Although, she has loving parents who also love each other. My parents were divorced and hated each other so at least she has Eric and Brian. :)
Wow, maybe I AM channeling your niece in all this! lolol. That was just something random I added in so the fact that your niece has done the thing with the sandwiches is really funny. Lily is turning four very soon. She wanted me to tell you that because she's a big girl. ;)
I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter. It was originally supposed to be a lot longer and include the dinner but this seemed like a nice stopping point. I didn't get to write much of the new chapter today but I am about to start writing now.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It means a lot and I hope you enjoy the rest of the Intersect series. :)
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: July 07, 2015 01:52 PM · On: Chapter 23: Pierrepont and Clinton
Lol... I can't wait to read about Brian's reaction ;) Eric is so in love with his daughter. I love all these moments you add to this story. Looking forward to the next chapter :)
Author's Response: He will be baffled and a little upset, to say the least! lol. Eric really does love Lily. The three of them make a great family. I'm glad you love these little moments, Alois! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: MIMOSA1234 (Anonymous) · Date: July 07, 2015 02:31 AM · On: Author's Note
ARE YOU KIDING ME ?WHAT SICK BITCH WOULD WRITE SOMETHING LIKE THAT AND EVEN IF IT WAS TRUE WHY WOULD SHE TELL YOU ABOUT IT ,,IF I Ws true she had one hell of a sick brother and what does that have to do with you ,,,DO YOU HAVE A DELETE BOTTON USE IT....
Author's Response: She's very unstable, I agree. That's why I warned other authors and readers with the author's note. I'm not sure what happened to her brother, if anything did happen to her brother, or if she even has a brother at all. However what she sent was completely inappropriate and I don't see how she thinks it's okay.
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: July 06, 2015 08:24 PM · On: Chapter 23: Pierrepont and Clinton
very cute but i miss brian and justin :((( i love lily but.....i need more daddy in !!!!I would never bring a rat in my house not even if my child 'd ask cuz i hate them...why does lily have to be so different???
i don't want a new child no no no no not with eric btw....my hear is sinkink no no no
The Justin's dinner:i was thinking oh it's will be interesting to see justin allergic to rat ghghgh ....ruined dinner and brian need to cuddle justin in hospital ghghgh i'm a evil person!!!!I'm so desperate to have more brian and justin time.
I also read in your comment that you plan on writing a brian and eric as final couple....it's okay but don't change this story finale though...please plaese please.I can't wait to read more!This story is better than drugs :))))
Author's Response: Hi sweetc!
i understand you missing Justin and Brian. This was supposed to cover the dinner as well but the dinner will probably end up longer than this chapter so it seemed best to split it before the time jump where Brian comes home.
Domesticated rats are actually incredibly smart and sweet! If you look up a few YouTube videos, you may be shocked! Lol. I think Eric did see that they are ultimately hamsters with sort of ugly tales looks wise. Of course hamsters are a little less threatening looking. Plus, in Eric'a eyes, it was the lesser evil in comparison to tarantulas and snakes. ;) As for Lily being different, I'm sure she would love a puppy or a kitten but since Eric said the animal had to be caged and that's all the pet store had, she was going to get something cool. Plus, she just thought the rats were cuter. There's no accounting for taste, I guess lol.
The original plan when this was just a short story was for Brian and Justin to become friends again but the idea developed to B/J before I started writing chapter 1. It keeps developing. The alternate ending will be off on its own and it will be one to two chapters. Brian and Justin's story will be covered in the sequel and the trequel. Although the sequel will be rough on both of them before they get to a peaceful place.
As for Justin being allergic to the rats, that would be amusing! Lol. I have no plans for that to happen because Justin does have to get closer to Lily and for him to get closer to Lily, he has to get closer to her rats ;)
I'm glad you like this story so much! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: July 06, 2015 11:24 AM · On: Chapter 23: Pierrepont and Clinton
This was very cute! But I am cringing over the pet rats. I have an aversion to mice and rats. Hehe.
Boy, Lily sure knows how to lay a guilt trip and get her way.
Author's Response: Lol! My mother and grandmother have an aversion to rats (they don't mind mice as much but don't want them as pets.) I've never had rats as pets but know people who have and domesticated fancy rats or dumbo rats are usually incredibly sweet. They are very interactive, smart, and loyal. I think it is their tails and size that make people shudder lolol. Lily just thinks those things make them even better, I guess. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: July 06, 2015 09:57 AM · On: Chapter 23: Pierrepont and Clinton
Female and a male rat, you can see the problem with this immediately. Surpised Eric hasn't. Engulfed by too much information. Should get them spayed and neutered. The shop keeper either saw him coming or was a bit dense.
Author's Response: Actually, if you read the chapter again, you will realize that it says the shopkeeper gets out the albino's <i>brother,</i> not sister. Both rats are fixed, which is stated next chapter.. Believe me, Eric doesn't want a rat colony either.Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Author's Response: Actually, if you read the chapter again, you will realize that it says the shopkeeper gets out the albino's <i>brother,</i> not sister. Both rats are fixed, which is stated next chapter.. Believe me, Eric doesn't want a rat colony either.Thanks for reading and reviewing!
you may be thinking of the hamster. The albino is clearly stated male and the hamster Lily saw beforehand is female.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 06, 2015 06:21 AM · On: Author's Note
That poor woman, she can't even spell. I hope she get the mental help she needs.
Author's Response: She really does need psychological help. In her defense on the spelling, English is not her native language. But it makes it even more frustrating to read her unhinged emails.
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: July 06, 2015 05:46 AM · On: Chapter 23: Pierrepont and Clinton
Cute chapter... a good friend actually has had rats as pets for years. She's always saying how social and friendly they are.
Looking forward to the dinner!
Author's Response: I never had a pet rat but know several people who swear that they are like dogs but less work lol. I have a ferret. He's very smart, hyper, and friendly. Some of the more off-the-wall pets end up being the best.
Dinner will be interesting. I thought about just going straight to dinner but decided to give Lily some happiness first. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: reiselust161 (Signed) · Date: July 02, 2015 01:08 AM · On: Author's Note
This woman is an absolute troll. Puleaseeeee suicide due to B/J not being together... I would report her and get her banned. This is beyond good taste to tolerate such a behaviour. This woman has too much time on her hand to be sending you such emails. Ridiculous. People who cannot seperate fiction from real life. Pathetic and poor minded. I LOVE this story. And so do MANY more. Don't get pulled down by her. Continue your path. Nobody will miss HER! For sure we would muss this story if it doesn't continue. Sequel and Trequel? Sounds promising!!@@@
Author's Response: I thought she was a troll too but looking at her messages and the way she has acted, I do think she is actually mentally disturbed. I know she is lying about the suicide. I even asked her to send me the obituary the day this went down. She was like, "Ok I will send you the obituary and article. What will you do then?" I just said that I would apologize that this young man took this story to heart and get the reader's opinion on how to proceed (again, I believed nothing she was saying.) She kept flipping out and demanded to know if Brian and Eric were getting married. I think it was a tactic because she NEEDS Brian and Justin to be together. It isn't like my story has any influence on canon nor does it have any influence on a possible film or a comeback season. I'm glad so many readers love this story and I appreciate your support. Yes, there is definitely going to be a sequel to this story. This one ends on a cliffhanger so it has to happen. There's a good chance for the trequel. I will ask readers when I am in the last couple of chapters of the sequel whether or not they want another installment that roughly covers a 20 year time span.
Thank you again for your wonderful comment. It means a lot.
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 22, 2015 02:35 AM · On: Author's Note
OMG, this is DISGUSTING! As you know, I ship Brian and Justin until the cows come home, they're my OTP and I love them unconditionally. But I like to give ALL stories a chance, and as soon as I started reading this, I fell in love. Not just with the story, but the characters you had created. I love Eric and I love the life you have created for Brian - and Justin, obviously. Would I like it if Brian and Justin were together? Yes, most of the time, but you have done SUCH an amazing job with this, that it doesn't bother me. IT'S FICTION FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. If you don't like it, STOP READING! It's that simple. Can you stop her from emailing you? To have her accusing you of THAT is appauling and unfair in every way imaginable. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. I'd like to think I'm one of your biggest supporters of this story, and I cannot emphasise enough about what an awesome job you're doing. Here if you need to talk xx
Author's Response: I'm glad you agree! Her mentality is very disturbing and I have told her that she should stop reading for a while if Brian and Justin being with OMCs bothered her because it would be like that for pretty much the whole first story. Honestly, she probably won't be satisfied until the third story since the second story is more upsetting than the first one. The only thing I could do is change my email address. I could block her address but she could easily create a new email. The main reason I posted some of her emails was because I wanted to publicly call her out on it (she hasn't emailed to harass me since so maybe it worked?) I was pissed more than anything because I don't think suicide is something to be thrown around like that, you know? I don't know how old she is or how long she has been a part of the fandom but I'm a 24 year old who just joined the fandom not that long ago. Maybe I'm not hardened enough to deal with that kind of crazy. Luckily I have a relatively thick skin otherwise but come on. Suicide? Over a fanfiction? Please.
Anyway, I'm glad I have readers like you who are open-minded enough to accept them in different relationships and are patient enough to watch the story unfold. Thank you for all your support! I always look forward to your comments and still get tickled when I think of all the emails I got when you went on your Intersect reading marathon. Hugs to you!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 22, 2015 02:29 AM · On: Chapter 22: 24th and 2nd
You know how much I adore Brian and Eric - but omg the sexual tension at lunch almost killed me. I like that Justin has Brian to talk to though - and I wanted to shake Nathan. Yes, of course Justin can talk to him about his dad, but like Brian said, he was with him when most of that shit went down, he gets it. I still need to warm to him, I know you said he's lovely and I'm sure he is but I am not in love with him, like I am with Eric :P
I missed this story while I was away on holiday *hugs it*
Author's Response: Lol! I'm glad you can enjoy both couples! Justin does need to talk to someone who was there for when he and Craig ended their relationship. Nathan understands that logically but that doesn't mean he's not jealous. ;) Nathan is lovely, but I understand your Eric love. I love him the most too lol.
Hope you had a great holiday! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Dibart (Anonymous) · Date: June 20, 2015 04:58 AM · On: Author's Note
I think you read it very well the person who is writing you those kind of commentary is not well in the head An stories are stories you can not e hold responsable for how people react if an author was to be hold responsable nobody would write anymore cause there will be strange reaction for some readers and nobody can control it. For me your story is your story if it does not south me i do not have to read but so far it is well writen and i enjoy it please don't let stupid critics influence your writing
Author's Response: Aw, thank you so much. Yes, this person definitely is mentally ill. I tried to be patient with them but these messages were taking things too far. I think he/she is lying about someone committing suicide, but it is still a horrible thing to say to someone and to tell me that "God will punish me?" That's probably something the characters she claims to love so much heard quite a lot. I can't lie when I say that her messages that day pissed me off.
I'm glad you take this approach with stories you don't like (and I'm also glad that you are still enjoying this one.) I feel like most readers would. Thanks for the support.
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: June 19, 2015 05:41 PM · On: Chapter 22: 24th and 2nd
So, about the chapter...I love the way you describe Justin's feelings regarding his lunch with Brian. When you loved someone, even if you have moved on, all isn't black and white and the feelings we had evolve and still...it's hardly that simple.
Can't wait for the next installment!
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked this chapter, Alois! They are getting to a better place, even though their feelings aren't black and white. However, the more time the two spend together, the more conflicting their feelings will become.
I'm going to finish up It's All A Mystery since I only have two chapters left, write the next chapter of Feed & Extract, then return to this for a couple of chapters. Ideally, it will happen in the next couple of weeks. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: June 19, 2015 03:38 AM · On: Author's Note
I think you need to totally ignore this person's comments to you. Why are you even reading them? She or he sounds unbalanced Plus their English is hard to understand making the posts somewhat unreadable.
This story is great! Don't let anyone bully you into giving spoilers or changing your ideas. Please continue with it. I always look for your latest update.
Author's Response: At first it was to interact with all of my readers. But you are right, I need to stop lolol. They can be very hard to decipher. I would rather decipher something constructive or kind so I am wasting my time.
Thank you so much for your complements and support! It means a lot and I am definitely continuing since stopping wasn't a choice. :)
Reviewer: qafqueenbee (Anonymous) · Date: June 18, 2015 09:31 PM · On: Author's Note
When you see her emails, don't read them just delete them. I am enjoyiing the story.
lah
Author's Response: Haha, I won't be answering her anymore. She'll probably go nuts but oh well. Glad you are enjoying the story! :)
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: June 18, 2015 03:42 PM · On: Author's Note
Wow. I found your author's note because I clicked on the reviews to find out what this fic is about. Now that I know it's not a B/J fic, I won't be reading, which is how that nutjob should handle it. There are hundreds (thousands?) of B/J fics to read so just ignore/stop reading the ones that's not to your taste. But that's what sane people do, not nutjob trolls.
Author's Response: You'd think that is how she would handle it but oh well. This story will end with Brian and Justin as a couple but Intersect mainly focuses on them becoming friends again and them being happy in other relationships. There will be a sequel though. Maybe that is what keeps her going. She's insane, it's hard to tell.
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2015 12:23 PM · On: Author's Note
Is there anyway you can block this awful person! I am glad you realised this troll is just attacking you for their own sick amusement and not to be given oxygen. I never understand these how people believe they have rights to harassing writers with their vitriolic poison. Please keep going with your gift to us of this very exciting story
Author's Response: Yes, but she has been known to use other names and IP addresses in the past so I'm not sure how long it will take before she creates another email. She hasn't contacted me since I sent her "Oh, shut up" yesterday. Maybe she saw how everyone thinks she is psychotic and decided to lay low for a while. Or maybe she will be emailing me again. I'm not that worried about her but the fact that she used suicide to try to make me give her a spoiler really pissed me off. I will definitely keep going but I wanted everyone here to know that there was a reader on the website that did things like this and I think calling her out might have helped. Thanks for the support!
Reviewer: sfscarlet (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2015 04:58 AM · On: Author's Note
I'm enjoying the story. I hope you have B/J together in the end- that is what I like best, but friends is still good. I know that Nathan and Eric will be hurt if B/J are togehter but still that is my desire. I'm still reading the story despite the fact that it is not B/j. Although you did say they would be together in the end- maybe that is why I keep reading- who knows- it is well written and the struggle Justin is having with everyone is well written.
Author's Response: I understand that and I'm not offended in the least by readers wanting Brian and Justin together. :) My first author's note was unclear so I decided to write another one explaining the situation. I'm glad you are enjoying this story. It will be painful but eventually they will find their happy ending. Thanks for the support!
Reviewer: toniu (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2015 04:46 AM · On: Author's Note
It's a sad world we live in. Please try to ignore this person. I am hoping you one day finish this story your way. Because I share your mind set. I admit it bothered me thinking Brian was going to cheat on Eric.
No matter what this is a great story. Please don't stop writing this story. I've also enjoyed your other stories. You are a very talented person. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Mostly thank you for helping Brian and Justin to continue living and loving.
Author's Response: It is quite odd they would do this. Don't worry. I'm not taking a break or anything. I just wanted to share what was going on to let people know that there's a reader who behaves this way. I feel like she may learn something from her emails being posted as well.
I'm glad you are enjoying this story as well as my other ones. Thank you for the compliment and the support!
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: June 18, 2015 02:59 AM · On: Author's Note
Oh, wow... I really don't know how to respond to this.
It is obvious that whoever is writing those emails is seriously ill. You can be empathetic to their condition, but you cannot let it alter what you want to achieve through your writing. For all the wonderful things the Internet gives us, it also gives anonymity and therefore power to those who are unable to deal with real life.
Write on!
Author's Response: Yeah, it's pretty crazy isn't it? I did not expect to have this when I started posting my QAF fanfic. The most I expected was some hate since Brian/Justin aren't together in Intersect (yet.) She has given me that and then some by accusing me of murder. Oh, and God is going to punish me. I think it is ironic that she is saying that considering people say that to gay people, the people she claims that she helps. But I guess if I committed murder then I deserve it. However, even if a boy did kill himself (which I'm sure that he didn't) I should not be to blame for it, even if it was because of Brian and Justin. Seriously, who would kill themselves over a fanfic? The fact that she used suicide to try to get me to give a spoiler is deplorable though.
Thank you for your continued support! It means a lot!
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2015 02:29 AM · On: Author's Note
My dear Annie Boo, I am so sorry that this person has taken it upon themselves to make your life hell. This also makes me feel a bit guilty for my comment about the very first chapter. With that being said, it is your story to share as you have envisioned it and nobody has the right to spew filth at you because of what you chose to create. Keep doing you and doing it well, this story is your ship and we're all just along for the ride...wherever you might take us. As for the harasser...they really need to seek clinical help. In the meantime if you need anything i'm always available.
Author's Response: Oh, don't worry! My real life has not been affected. And you were completely respectful with your review! I appreciated your honesty about waiting until its completion to review! I am pretty thick skinned so I won't be swayed by her harassment. They really do need to seek clinical help. Thank you so much for your support, JP! The offer goes both ways. :)
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2015 01:57 AM · On: Author's Note
Oh my...
You know you are writing good stuff when you get pepole to hate-mail you. Perhaps it's time you get yourself an asistant? You know people have been fighting over the Bible for almost 2000 years, and that is the most famous fan fiction ever written.
I know I'm not the only one but I would be devastated if it resulted in you experiencing a writing block, the next time this person hate mailes you, perhaps you could share her email address with us.... I know I've learned a lot from the little bitches... but nut cases like that would probably get a new email address anyway.
I know I shouldn't joke about it, but I was raised by wolfes.... So:
Out of curiousity, how is this person reacting to your idea of Justin/Ted and Justin's new "raw food diet" in your other stories? Any suicides yet over those?
Please don't stop. THE REST OF US LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS !!!
Author's Response: Lol, maybe that would be the best way to go. Her passion is flattering but the fact that she tried to say I made someone commit suicide is horrible. I know it isn't true but how crazy do you have to be to make something up like that? Ah yes, Intersect can be the next Bible. Oh my god, I'm awful...
I may share it. I probably won't post it but anyone who wants to know her email can message me and I'll post an author's note that says just that. Obviously I don't condone any type of bullying but feel free to send her happier stories and ask why she's doing this.
They haven't said a word about It's All A Mystery, which is surprising. Maybe they realize that it's a comedy. As for Feed & Extract, she refuses to read it due to not liking the supernatural genre. That's completely her right but why can't she use that same logic for Intersect?
I won't, don't worry! This author's note was basically made to vent and to warn other authors about her. I'm also hoping she will see your responses and figure out how awful she's being.
Thank you for the support! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: June 18, 2015 01:47 AM · On: Chapter 22: 24th and 2nd
This is what I would call a happy/sad update. Happy that Justin & Brian may have found a connection again, albeit a very sad connection. I like the intense look that they shared, but was disheartened to see that Justin didn't feel like he could breathe again until after their lunch.I hope Nathan really does understand why Justin needs Brian while trying to figure out how to handle Craig. Although I do get why he might feel left out.
Glad Lily is feeling better!
Author's Response: Hello!
They did connect here, that's for sure. I feel like Justin was more overwhelmed than anything. It was an intense conversation but things will get a little easier between them before it gets harder. I think Nathan logically gets it but he's sick of the lying by omission act that Justin has been pulling in the last couple of days. He doesn't mind Justin being friends with Brian but hates the idea that Justin needs Brian to be his rock.
Lily is feeling much better! She wants to thank you for thinking about her. ;)
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: The Lantern keeps shining (Anonymous) · Date: June 18, 2015 01:19 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
This woman is obviously unwell and needs help. This is a story that you have written. An excellent story by any standards. I don't know why she is picking on you and your work but these are fictional characters and I find it hard to understand why someone would take their life over them, much as we love these characters. I'm sure there are measures the police can take to tackle her. I seem to remember a report on the T. V about keeping every bit of information she sends as evidence for the police.
My sister had trouble with a similar female. The woman caused trouble for everyone she came across.
Some people are never happy unless they are causing chaos.
I love your work. Don't be bowed but intimidation !
Author's Response: I just saw this but want to thank you for your support. It really does mean a lot. She lives in India so I'm not too worried about my safety right now. She hasn't contacted me since I posted the author's note but I'm going to ignore her future emails. Thanks again for the encouragement and for reading my stories. :)
Reviewer: Tasha (Anonymous) · Date: June 18, 2015 01:06 AM · On: Author's Note
I'm so enjoying your story that person have some serious problems I want b/j together but who doesn't.. I love this story and the characters accept for Nathan but up the awesome work and don't let anyone put you down or your story
Author's Response: I'm glad you are loving the story. She does have serious problems. B/J will be together before all of this is over. :) Thanks for the support!
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: June 18, 2015 12:45 AM · On: Chapter 22: 24th and 2nd
Oh MY GOD!!!i'm really really sorry for what's happening to you and with your stalker.Please do all of us a favor block this person and don't ever think about him/her again!I ask this as a favor because you seem really upset and....i don't like that!I love your writing and i will be kind of pissed if all this unfair things will affect your life...no no no. I would like to talk about my 'not liking' Eric:maybe it's because he is a adult man who can fight for his life for what he deserve and he is bright,cute,funny.He is kind of perfect and yes he had his fair share of shitty things in life but he won his battle and he is well equiped for all the things you will throw away in his way ( maybe not ghgh hope never die) to wedding and further.In the other hand Nathan look kind of fragile he has yet his unresolved issues with family,he is not sure about Justin he is younger so i kind want to protect him? i cheer on him ..always on the side of the weaker. Finally finally Some Brian and Justin and Justin and Nathan.A lot happened.Justin seems so lost...he has lust and love for Brian.How come? get a grip...i know i know problems with his daddy but come on.You can't think about brian like this and wanna talk about children with Nathan???(THEREEEEE o my god my wishhhhhhh yep totally fine with this i wanna baby Nathin so cuteeeee nathan would be a rock star daddy!!!And that would probably make things even more messed up oh boy yesssss justin and brian could play babysitter together-sorry i'm crazy!!!). It seem so real sometimes.....often there are people who broke up without closing all the things and then longing to have the other person again and never act in this way beacause a lot in on the table.Here you can play fine and make us happy in the future :) Wedding and Dance:i can't wait to see them dancing....i would like for justin to remember his dancing with brian but not just like that....you can remember in a blind years after just like that.I would rather prefer he kind of rememeber along the years and didn't make a big issues or maybe he along the years had the opportunity to find a video of the event.Come on 2001 usa prom in a rich hight school!!!is there no one out there with a phone and a camera? seem so unrealist.I might think that infact he has a video ( if not remember even).... you know he is famous so some old classmates probably sent him and he keep safe and then he tell brian when he'd see the happy married couple or brian understand in some way that justins simply have memory or video or something.This is simply a hint :) you know i just tell you what in my mind but please don't take my comment wrong.I don't wanna push you or even think you could take on my suggestions it's just....i like to talk and mybe someone would make my wish real ( fan-real ihihi). is the new chap gonna be about wedding?or reversal? or sunday dinner at justin and nathan?the latter would be interesting for the bond between lily and nathan....and maybe justin could think about children again.but the wedding...i don't know what i want.To muchhh sorry!!!!keep going we love you and your offfrings here!!!!don't let anyone put you down!!!!
Author's Response: Hi Sweetc! Don't worry, the comment wasn't really made about anyone in particular except for my stalker. She's crazy. I don't plan on answering any more of her emails and I will only respond if she posts a review on Midnight Whispers. I'm not really upset. In a way it's flattering that someone could feel that upset by something I wrote. I was just really mad about her accusing me of murder by saying a boy killed himself because of my story. I know it isn't true but who would say that to get an answer about a fanfic?! People are crazy.
I understand why you don't like Eric. I like him but mostly because he's my creation and I feel protective over him and Nathan. But you as a reader are completely welcome to have opinions on certain characters or stories as well as give suggestions for the author to take into account. If you have suggestions that you would like to see come to life, I would suggest that you join my livejournal community Plot or Claim. It is for people to post different plots that they would like to see someone write. :)
As for Justin having a kid, it may happen within this series. However, I'm not sure how Nathan feels about having kids. He had a rough childhood and has never really been around them much so it would be something that he would want to wait on most likely.
I feel like Justin has to remember something and I'm sure someone filmed at least a little bit of the dance :)
Thank you for giving me such emotional responses to my story! It really does mean a lot and I like hearing how you feel. Thanks for the review and the support!
Reviewer: feet526@aol.com (Anonymous) · Date: June 18, 2015 12:26 AM · On: Author's Note
I am so HAPPY to hear you say, you are sticking with your own mindset! I have been a fan since the beginning of the show, and of course very sad when the show ended. However, thanks to people like you, the writers, writing fanfic has saved the day, and the insanity of people like me. I can't believe you have gotten such terrible mail; THIS IS FICTION AND COMES FROM AN artistic mind! Unfortunately, although sad, I have to say that those lives that were affected so badly, had to have had serious emotional problems! I look forward every day for new chapters of stories I am reading and new ones that catch my eye and sincerely hope you will continue your writing~~~ I love it!
Author's Response: Oh, don't worry! I know how Intersect ends and the whole series ends so there's no backing out of that. I have only been a fan for a year and a half but in that time I have formed an intense love for the show. I'm pretty sure my stalker is lying about the suicide. She has proven herself to try anything to get me to fess up about Brian and Eric. She is very mentally ill. I will continue. She hasn't forced writer's block on me nor has she discouraged me. If anything, it makes me want to keep going to show her she doesn't have that kind of an effect on me. Thank you for your support!
Reviewer: starfire64 (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2015 12:22 AM · On: Author's Note
Hi Annie,
I want to apologize, I am probably the world’s absolute worst for reading and not leaving reviews but I wanted you to know I am enjoying your story. This person (and I’m being nice here, because I have a whole lot of other names running through my mind right now) sounds a few sandwiches short of a picnic. Please don’t let her discourage you. *Hugs* Janet
Author's Response: Thank you so much. She's a nut, that's for sure. She hasn't discouraged me, don't worry. Hugs to you too!
Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2015 12:18 AM · On: Author's Note
My dear Anne, due to my total lack of time I have not read the latest updates that story with this plot so brave, gentle and powerful.
You know that for me is very difficult to read this story because it is so well written, it becomes painfully real for those who read it, and especially for me.
But I want to put on record my total admiration for you for your courage and integrity to write a story so hard to be accepted, but yet so true and respectful to the characters we so admire.
You are an amazing writer, my friend and also a wonderful person!
His work is powerful and wonderful and how difficult it can be to read a story like yours I will remain following its plot and waiting for your updates.
Do not crack by those who use subterfuge so greedy to get what they want. These people do not deserve your consideration and respect because they refuse to respect a basic primordial that we all have rights: freedom in every way.
Tell me, my friend, in everything you might need me. As I told you, I will always be a fierce defender of his right to say everything you think and their freedom of creation.
A big hug, my dear friend.
Fatima.
Author's Response: Hi Fatima!
Thank you for your kind words. I understand how difficult this story can be. I understand the strong emotional responses. Luckily, most of my readers are sane and open-minded people. My stalker is not either of those things.
Thank you for sticking with me through this! I don't crack too easily. I just needed to vent and warn the other authors. I'm also hoping Bob/Robin/Simran Vyas will read these comments and realize that she was in the wrong.
You are a wonderful author and friend as well! Let me know if you ever need anything!
Hugs to you too!
Anne
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: June 17, 2015 11:54 PM · On: Author's Note
Anne, first of all I am very sorry for what you are enduring. No matter HOW others feel about these characters being in another relationship, that is no excuse to keep sending harassing emails to an author. Everyone has free will, and that includes simply not reading a story if it is something that will distress them. That is what the warnings/categories are for.
Secondly, I can assure you that if we determine who this person is they will no longer be welcome on this site. So whoever it is can consider this fair warning from Admin that such behavior on here will not be tolerated.
On a final note, I know it's too late now, but to those writers who welcome email input from readers, I would strongly suggest that they open up a new (free) email account specifically for responses such as this; in that case, if a writer DOES receive disturbing and/or harassing emails, they can always cancel the new account while still keeping their main email account intact. I'm just sad that it has to come to that! If there is anything Bob or I can do, please don't hesitate to contact us. ~Kim
Author's Response: Thanks Kim! It is very bizarre, that's for sure. I will let you know if I suspect if any reviewers are from my stalker.
Luckily the one I use is specifically for fandom purposes so if it comes down to it, I will close it down. I have another address lined up so I will send out an email with that address in the near future to my other and more sane viewers. That way, if I close it down I can still be contacted by email without having to post the email address.
Thanks again for all of your hard work and support! Hope you are having a great day! - Anne
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: June 17, 2015 11:53 PM · On: Author's Note
You already know what I think about this reviewer. It pisses me off ;) My advise, change your email or block his adress and in the future, if this reader contact you again, don't respond. Isn't QAF supposed to be about tolerance? It pisses me off even more to see that this kind of readers consider himself as fan of a show when they don't respect its message, its values at all. Ignore them. You have a gift and I sure am one of all your many grateful readers.
Author's Response: Hi, Alois!
Oh, I know you understand better than anyone. I have made another email address to have on hand and will delete the one associated with my MW account should things get out of hand. QAF is supposed to be about tolerance. Too bad "Bob/Robin" can't see that. She obviously isn't a true fan of the show at all. Thank you for your kind words :)
Reviewer: Astrid (Signed) · Date: June 17, 2015 11:33 PM · On: Author's Note
Over 5.13 I mean, shit, why there is no option to edit a review? But I got a bit angry so I didn't read what I was writing. You take care of yourself!
Author's Response: lol You too! :)
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: June 17, 2015 11:33 PM · On: Author's Note
I'm enjoying the story. It will be interesting to see how you end up getting back together and what happens to the others. Please don't stop writing it based on, what appears to be, one or a handful of unhappy people. If I read a story and don't like the direction I just stop reading.
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying it and are looking forward to read how everything unfolds, Carol! I've never considered discontinuing the story. My author's note was more of a venting outlet. It also was a warning to other author's out there about Bob/Robin as well as a way to call her out publicly so that she could read how other people perceived her emails. You think she would just stop reading, but nope! She won't read Feed & Extract because she doesn't like supernatural stories yet she continues to read this one which obviously has a theme she hates as well. Her logic isn't sound, that's for sure.
Reviewer: Astrid (Signed) · Date: June 17, 2015 11:32 PM · On: Chapter 22: 24th and 2nd
I meant the third part of course.
I'm also really sorry about these harassing emails you are getting. This person seems everything but stable or credible, and seriously, would someone really kill themselves over a fanfic? Then I guess CowLip should rot in prison because there should be hundreds suiciders over the post 5.13.
You go girl, write your story as you planned it, don't let anyone censor you.
Author's Response: She is very crazy. I don't believe her crazy claims but it still isn't in good taste to lie about suicide. She really pissed me off with that. And you're right, CowLip would be facing a lot of deaths at their hands lol.
Thank you for the support! It means a lot. :)
Reviewer: Astrid (Signed) · Date: June 17, 2015 09:47 PM · On: Chapter 22: 24th and 2nd
Oh yes, we want a sequel of course and the second part as well.
The wedding is planned for 19th April, so when are we know? How much time there is to the wedding?
I suppose the drama you planned for the boys will be being wrapped up before it, or are you planning to go through with the wedding? I would like the first option, but it's up to you of course.
Liked this chapter a lot for obvious reasons (BJ interaction and attraction). Well, things are definitely getting interesting. I'm waiting for more!
Author's Response: It's February 19th here. Sort of late to send out invitations, I know. But oh well. Brian and Eric are both successful people so of course people will come ;)
I would say, but that would be a spoiler! ;) Also, it is the main thing my stalker is so concerned about so I don't want her finding out until it is actually posted.
Glad you liked this chapter! I should have more soon. Thank you for reading and reviewing! :)
Reviewer: Manado (Signed) · Date: June 17, 2015 09:13 PM · On: Chapter 22: 24th and 2nd
Hey Annie-Eliza , I'm still here *waving* and giving my supports
It's such a coincidence that Brian/Justin had a lunch in a turkish restaurant, and tomorrow muslims start fasting for holy month,prior reading this chapter I had an idea to have dinner in a turkish restaurant, kebab and jasmine tea would be great after a whole day fasting haha..
Glad you bring the boys together even it's just a short lunch, I know that this part of the story (part 1 I suppose) there are lot of B/o J/o background stories, even it's hard to stomach, and I can't even read from chapter 1 bcs it's just too hard lol, but i think it's neccessary to understand the characters' developmet and I hope there are more interactions to come between B/J, i know It's must be very painful for Justin even if he thinks he has completely moved on with Nathan, i think Justin is going to have bad days just like his father, or worse, Brian's getting married and he has to deal with Craig which is not easy, I mean Brian is his first love and everything. I predict the next chapter would be even harder to read as Brian is finally getting married but I will survive, thanks for sharing, can't wait for next chapter! :)
Author's Response: Hi, Manado! Oh wow, that is a coincidence! I know some about Muslim customs but I didn't know that they started fasting today. I love middle eastern cuisine so I had to add it in.
I'm glad you liked the Brian/Justin chapter. They will be seing more of each other from here on out. Justin will be going through an emotional time, that's for sure. A lot of it has to deal with Craig but not all of it. Next chapter will probably be the dinner but I am still fleshing the next couple of chapters out.
Glad you are enjoying the story, Manado! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: June 14, 2015 08:20 PM · On: Chapter 21: Henry and Clark
Please know I'm feeling a bit guilty that I've been a silent consumer to your stories for several chaper, but also know that each time one of them has a new chapter my day automatically turns brighter. I LOVE your stories, especially this one. Man how Brian has changed, but at the same time his demons are still there... a bit...
I should also say now that you've so skillfully cooked Eric and Nathan into the dish, I feel a bit in the wrong for suggesting you'd kill Eric off. Both Eric and Nathan seem such wonderful people, and the way Nathan welcomed Craig made me read that chapter twice.
Relationships should me more open, I wish humans would not get jealous, animals surpass humans that way..... wait... no not all, right now I'm dog sitting my friends kennel. Man... those bitches sure can fight, and it seems they're born that way, the 8 week girls at at each others all the time, while their brother (the only unsold boy) just wants to chew his cow rib which is bigger than him :)
Author's Response: Hello!
It's quite alright. You are commenting now, so I know that you are still reading! I'm glad I didn't lose you. :)
Brian still has some desires and temptations, but he worked very hard to alter them and become who he finally decided he wanted to be.
Eric, Nathan, Lily are all very close to my heart. I do know their fates and when they come to pass, it may not please all the readers. I know if Eric dies, Brian will be extremely heartbroken and won't be able to handle a relationship for quite some time. But we have a long journey with the Intersect series. There is definitely going to be a sequel but now I'm thinking of making what was supposed to be one long epilogue chapter into a third installment. The third installment will take place over the course of fifteen years (2020-2035.)
Dogs are so jealous. Having three can be the worst. We have two right now. The younger male is dominant and the older female is submissive. But my oldest dog died in April and she was dominant as well. She and Casey (the male) fought everyday due to both of them wanting to be top dog. Abby ignored them most of the time.
Thank you for your review! I hope to get the next chapter up soon. I was very sick yesterday so that didn't happen.
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: June 13, 2015 10:15 AM · On: Chapter 21: Henry and Clark
Hi Anne,
it's interesting to see Brian acting that way. He sure is a mature man in your story. His interactions with Lily are just adorable. Very well done :) I also like his relationship with Eric a lot but Seeing that finally, he's Not so sure of himself is great. It proves he is only human and that nothing is set in stone. It's our will and actions that count, and Brian knows that. Great job on this chapter! I can't wait to read the next part :) And now, off to read 'It's a mystery'!
Author's Response: Hi Alois!
Brian does love his daughter, that's for sure. It doesn't matter that she isn't blood related. He fell hard when she was born and loves her with everything he has. And of course he loves Eric immensely, but he never stopped loving Justin either. It's a strange predicament to be in but ultimately he doesn't want to screw up what he has. But, of course, time will only tell if he manages. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Bojdur (Anonymous) · Date: June 11, 2015 02:39 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Hi, really really love ur story and hv been stalked this site ever since hoping there will be an update from u. Soon is not enough =P.
but i wonder why it is always Brian that can meet some significant other, other that justin, Whereas justin always meet common person, unsuccesfull one, not intense who can't even be compared to Brian. I really wish justin can meet someone who can beat brian attractives make him fallen hard which make Brian realise what he've been missing for giving up Justin too quickly.
I mean, have onother long time partner less than 1 year after break up and even have kid only after 2 years where justin heard "i love u" not until the 5th year and it also thanks to a bomb.... wow, make me tearful, can't imagine if i'm in Justin shoes
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying the story :)
I don't think Nathan's success should be measured by where he is at in his career. In actuality, he is very successful for his age. He's 23, his band has a fanbase, he writes music for television, and he makes enough to afford an apartment in Brooklyn by himself. As a person who has lived in New York, let me tell you that this is no easy feat. Not only that, but he survived a horrific childhood and is still able to make something of himself. He's not as established as Eric, but he is also a lot younger. I think Nathan is anything but common or unsuccessful. I also think he has a lot of potential. Brian realizes that too. Brian showed that he was jealous at the Christmas party and I still think part of him isn't a Nathan fan due to his youth and talent. Although, he also sees that he is a good person and respects the fact that he is talented.
And I think you are right to say that Justin got cheated when it comes to his relationship with Brian compared to Brian and Eric's relationship. But you have to understand that when Justin began seeing Brian, Brian wasn't open to a relationship at all. He was in denial for quite some time and he had a lot of shit to work out when it came to his feelings. Justin helped him get to the point where Brian became enlightened and wanted more. Things didn't work out and Brian wanted to experience that again. When he fell for Eric, he already opened up a lot more due to Justin. But it would be hard to see from Justin's point of view.
Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Toto_too514 (Anonymous) · Date: June 10, 2015 03:02 AM · On: Chapter 21: Henry and Clark
OK, so probably not the best chapter to read during lunch... ahem. Lily did have me a little worried though, so I'm glad she's feeling a little better.
Looking forward to Brian's lunch with Justin.914
Author's Response: Lol! I should have put a bodily waste warning. She was feeling pretty awful but is doing better now.
The lunch will be next chapter! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Manado (Signed) · Date: June 10, 2015 02:38 AM · On: Chapter 21: Henry and Clark
Hi Annie, glad you give us an update!
I have to admit that this chapter is not easy to read for B/J shipper like me, I think u know it already, as much as I want to know Brian's new life with his daughter and partner there is a part of me that feels uneasy, I got a heavy chest when i read this chapter lol, I hope when Brian and Justin finally together one day Brian also loves him as much as he was with Eric and Lily and I also hope that when Brian/Justin togeher for real they can be much better partners than they were in their former relationships.
Can't wait Brian-Justin interaction, I hope Brian/Justin talk more often in next chapters, i think Justin might need it. thank you for the update!
Author's Response: I'm sorry, Manado! I don't mean to stress you out! lolol. It'll be okay. Eventually. After lots of time and pain has passed. Mwhahahaha. *wink*
In all seriousness, Brian and Justin have a meaningful and epic relationship. It isn't more or less or better or worse than their relationships with Eric and Nathan but it's real.
You will get a whole chapter of Brian-Justin interaction next chapter! Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 10, 2015 01:16 AM · On: Chapter 21: Henry and Clark
I got so excited when I saw this had been updated, I waited as long as I could before I read it, so that I could drive myself even more crazy than I already am ;) I never want this to end. I just love tht way you have portrayed their relationships.
Seriously, Lily IS my niece - and your niece too, which is so cool :) When you wrote about her being a cat in the last chapter, I was like omg - I soend hours and hours feeding my niece, I mean "baby kitten..." or "baby dinosaur" and the things you have her saying - she is smart and sassy and has also OD'd on Frozen. Although that wont last long ;)
I love Eric so much, I just cannot deal with it. I love how okay he is with Brian seeing him for lunch. Justin DOES need a friend and I really think of anyone can get Justin through this, it's Brian.
I hope Brian doesn't get sick and can't make his lunch date with Justin... maybe Justin will have to come over and nurse him better LOL kidding, I wouldn't wish that on Eric.
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME?
Update soon please, kaaaaaaaaaaaaay?
Author's Response: Haha, I'm glad you were so excited to read it! I have gotten myself very involved with the characters' lives and it's the story I am most attached to.
Lily is my "niece's" younger self. She's still unique and crazy but is also 11 now thus she is more jaded lolol. Your niece sounds adorable!
I am very happy you love Eric! There are a couple of readers that hate him (mostly for unjust reasons.) Maybe it's because he's my brain child, but I get super defensive and protective when it comes to Eric. Nathan too, to an extent. But with Eric and Lily, I'm a mama bear. I'm sure part of him is uneasy about Brian having lunch with Justin but overall, he trusts Brian and he does know Justin needs a friend.
Haha! I think Brian will be alright. But who knows! Maybe I'll make him catch that awful virus. ;)
I'm sorry I'm confusing your Brian/Justin feelings and I will try to update Intersect again this week! Until then, I suggest you find a story that makes you laugh. I have been told that my WIP fic, It's All A Mystery, is very funny. *hint* lol
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: June 09, 2015 07:01 PM · On: Chapter 21: Henry and Clark
Well you've done it now. Brian and Eric just have to get married. No way out of it. Lily deserves that. Interesting to see the nanny in action.
Author's Response: Lol! Some may disagree with you (a lot!) But you may get your wish...
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: June 09, 2015 05:56 PM · On: Chapter 21: Henry and Clark
uuuhhhh lovely chapter....i think little bit fluffler than the previous one maybe?I also love this more than the other.I really like this side of brian...absolutely there when his child need him and absolutely himself about sex with his husband ( we knew this side when he babysat little gus....leave him to justin to be to himself :))So lovely but always not OOC!i miss justin....and pleaseeeeeee eric can't have nathan as his musician!!!if he think of justin and nathan as friends he need to give them an invitation!!!also....i don't think Brian will go with the wedding...he has his doubt wedding are forever or does he wanna have all of us hetero have and go with divorce? I woul like to see ore Gus also and Michael too.I'm so glad that you make a nice michael.A lot of people hate him but why? yes he was always a little bit of possessive with his bestfriends ( brother) but year by year he truly become very fond of justin....Maybe you could make him a little pissed by Eric ghghgh as i'm anti eric!!!Sorry for leaving always some sort of comment but i cannot hold myself...i love your writing (except feed and ex but because i can't stand supernatural in QAF your wrinting is lovely there too).I can't wait :))))
Author's Response: I'm glad you like Brian's side with Lily. Eric is trying to be helpful and genuinely likes Nathan's sound. They'll be hiring two musicians so that they can have breaks and Justin will have someone to dance with. ;) Brian has changed in this story. He's willing to give it a shot and he loves Eric. He believes that it will last with him. Gus and Michael will make appearances again. I don't understand why you are so anti-Eric. I really don't. It's fine that you don't like him but I'm not going to have him turn on anyone. He genuinely loves Brian and is a very good man. He's good for Brian and Brian loves him. Try to be happy for Brian, rather than wish him heartbreak. You'll get heartbreak soon enough. ;)
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: June 09, 2015 01:41 PM · On: Chapter 21: Henry and Clark
I love this story and can't wait for Brian's lunch with Justin. I have been anxiously awaiting your update.
Author's Response: I'm glad you love it! Lunch date is next chapter. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Tasha (Anonymous) · Date: June 09, 2015 06:17 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I love Brian and Eric but I can't wait till when Brian and Justin get together well if they do in this story
You and Alois are in my top 5 Most favourite Authors
Author's Response: I'm glad you like Brian and Eric even though you want B/J together. It doesn't officially happen in this story. There's still going to be a long and hard road ahead of them. Thank you so much for the compliment. It means a lot. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 04, 2015 04:26 AM · On: Chapter 20: 23rd and Madison
Fuck it, I am now all caught up :(
ALSO THE END - THE TEXTING! Brian used an emoticon. That makes me smile. I still don't want Eric to get hurt... but BRIAN AND JUSTIN :/
Maybe Etic could die... wait, no. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MY HEAD?
Author's Response: Ah, now you will have to wait mwhahaha.
Brian did use an emoticon. It's so much easier than actually talking out his feelings. I think Eric dying would constitute as hurting him. It was devastate Brian so much that he probably wouldn't want to get involved with anyone for a while. We'll just have to see what happens. Thank you for all of your kind reviews!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 04, 2015 04:04 AM · On: Chapter 19: 44th and Broadway
I want to think Craig has changed - but I am a cynical bitch.
Also OH NO - Nathan saw Brian's texts.... BUT I LOVE HOW THEY'RE TALKING. But someone is going to get hurt (I bet it's me LOL)
Author's Response: Craig really has changed. In some ways for the better since he is more open-minded and accepting of his gay son but he is paying the price for his bigotry by letting his guilt get to him and becoming mentally ill. It'll be a rough road for Craig, as well as most of the characters.
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 04, 2015 03:49 AM · On: Chapter 18: Waverly and Christopher
Seeing Craig again was something Justin had to do. And I liked Brian's advice - do it for you, not for him.
Author's Response: Very true. Craig desperately needed to see Justin again but it had to be on Justin's terms, not Craig's.
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 04, 2015 03:17 AM · On: Chapter 16: 44th and 7th
YESSSSSSSSSSSS! Finally, they interact. My heart went to mush. He called himsunshine without even thinking - and Justin knew that Brian would give him the best advice. OH I LOVE THEEEEEEE!
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked their interaction in this chapter! He was letting his heart lead in that case and Sunshine just slipped out. Thank you for having such a strong response to this story!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 04, 2015 02:52 AM · On: Chapter 15: 48th and Lexington
How fucking amazing is DaddyBrian? I literally cannot deal with that father son talk they had.
Author's Response: DaddyBrian has taken to his fatherly role quite nicely in this story. He loves and adores his kids and wants what is best for them. I wrote this chapter to display the love he has for Gus and to show how Brian just wants him to be safe and happy. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 04, 2015 02:33 AM · On: Chapter 14: 33rd and 7th
Aw I like the friendshop between Hunter and Molly. I miss Brian and Lily though :p
Author's Response: As you have seen already, she had some nice appearances in Chapter 16, 17, and 20. ;) Molly will definitely make another appearance and Hunter will at least be mentioned within the first story. Thank you for leaving me so many reviews!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 04, 2015 02:21 AM · On: Chapter 13: 33rd and 8th
My poor baby, Brian is so confused. He loves Eric - he loves what they have - but Justin does something to him and he doesn't want him to. You're right about the two Brian's - I always thought that about him :)
I am such a Britin fan, yet love this. Whaaaaat? *confused*
Author's Response: He really does love him but Justin is still in his heart, even if Eric is the main man in his life now. He'll still put Eric first. He loves him and is practically married to the guy but Justin got under his skin and stayed there. I'm sorry to confuse your Britin feelings! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 04, 2015 01:37 AM · On: Chapter 12: Hudson Place and River Road
Okay - Nathan had an absolutely shitty upbringing and I feel sorry for him - but I still don't like him FOR JUSTIN. It's weird, I am a Brian and Justin fan, but Brian is my favourite, yet I love Eric and him and Eric. Why am I so messed up? WHY? I blame you for doing evil things to my brain... x
Author's Response: I understand. I didn't intend them to be as compatible as Brian and Eric are. They love each other and are there for each other but aren't as steady and as constant as Brian and Eric are. But Nathan does love Justin and tries his best. His age and his past tend to keep them from currently having a full connection. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2015 06:12 AM · On: Chapter 11: 11th and Maxwell Lane
I am so conflicted ahhh! I still dislike Nathan, but I like Eric, and I don't want Brian to break his heart - BUT BRIAN AND JUSTIN??????
Author's Response: Lol sorry. I like dragging people into couples who aren't their OTP and making them feel horrible. Oops? Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2015 05:49 AM · On: Chapter 10: Mercer and Prince
Aunt Cynthia is adorable and omg how amazing was Brian to her when she first started. I need to go to bed, but can't stop reading. One more chapter... lol
Author's Response: Oh yes! Chapter 11 is one of the best ones! Do keep reading! ;) Aunt Cynthia definitely loves Lily. She loves her like a daughter and, although she regrets insisting on not taking on a larger role in Lily's life, she fully respects Brian and Eric as her parents. Thank you for all of your reviews!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2015 05:24 AM · On: Chapter 8: Henry and Pierrepont
I am picturing Brian singing along to Frozen and I love it lol
Author's Response: Oh, he's done it. Especially when Eric is off designing buildings and he is the main caretaker for Lily. You know he does it. He probably finds himself doing it when he's by himself and catches himself doing it. Then he gets embarrassed and tries to listen to adult music. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2015 05:18 AM · On: Chapter 7: Driggs and Grand
I do not like Nathan. Make him go away please x
Author's Response: I am really interested in how you will feel about Nathan in chapters 11, 12, and 20. He's a good man, I swear! lol. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2015 05:14 AM · On: Chapter 6: Liberty and Church
This left me feeling all warm and fuzzy.
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked the explanation of how Brian and Eric came to be. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2015 04:59 AM · On: Chapter 5: 67th and Park
CLIFFHANGGGGGGGGGGGGGER
Author's Response: ;)
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2015 04:55 AM · On: Chapter 4: N 8th and Bedford
I love Eric, but am not fond of Nathan, why is that???
Author's Response: I feel like many of the readers started off like that although some of them completely did a 180 and like Nathan better than Eric now. Nathan is more flawed than Eric plus he is younger and not as steady with Justin as Brian and Eric are together. However, he is a good man who has had a very hard life. He loves Justin immensely and you will see that around chapter 12. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2015 04:51 AM · On: Chapter 3: 18th and 6th
I like Eric, damnit! And omg DaddyBrian is too much. My ovaries are exploding!
Author's Response: Eric is very likeable, I don't blame you. Ah, DaddyBrian. He does love his kids. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2015 04:44 AM · On: Chapter 2: E Houston and Essex
They're still together and happy, oh no :( BUT I LOVE DADDY BRIAN! And Eric seems lovely.... BUT BRIAN AND JUSTIN???? What are you doing to me lol
Author's Response: Eek! I torture people with this story! People who stumble upon it probably end up regretting they have gotten involved. I do love all of the original characters within this fic and, out of all of the stories I have written or am currently writing, it is definitely my favorite one. I hope I don't conflice your britin feels too much!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2015 04:39 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I don't think you made Brian OOC at all. I mean, him changing for Justin was over a few years, so I could see him being an amazing daddy and family man by now. Is he still with Eric??????
Author's Response: Haha! I see you are doing an Interesect marathon read! I am delighted to spend my time answering every one of your reviews. Brian is definitely an amazing daddy and, as you have read by now, he is still with Eric and is quite happy with him. This conflicts many readers and even outrages a few. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: May 24, 2015 11:21 AM · On: Chapter 20: 23rd and Madison
Hi Anne! I finally have some time to catch up, lucky me ;) Your story doesn't cease to intrigue me and I really can't wait to read what you've planned next. I like this more mature Brian and his relationship withhis partner. At the same time, I can't wait to see Brian and Justin's "friendship" evolving. Great job! And the kids... They're adorable! Well, I will be waiting for your next post :)
Author's Response: I'm glad you are liking it, Alois! I am glad you are an open minded reader and have accepted Brian's and Eric's relationship. I feel like the readers who do this will be a lot more conflicted but will emotionally get more out of the story. The kids are a joy to write. Lily is so smart and silly and, as you will see throughout this story but even more so in the sequel, Duncan is very loyal and loving towards his best friend. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: May 18, 2015 12:36 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
lovely like usual....but all of this cuteness bring me to have one question....in the future is justin going to a son?maybe not with dafne.Usually in fanction or justin don't have a baby because he love gus with all his heart ( and that is ok) or in very fews he have a baby with dafne. I would love him,a dad,even with a children who is not dafne and maybe with someone else.I know nathan is young i know but why not?i would like your justin to be a father and 23 is not so young and nathan is not justin at 23 or brian or whenever.Also are you gonna let brian and eric get married or not?to much spoiler?
Very curious the new love for bottom of brian or better it is curious that he let eric top when he need forgive or thank for something....he need excuses for what he like.....why can't he simple ask like with justin? or bettter i love thinking that with justin he 'd not need now ( before he was only 100 top for trust issue) to ask because they can understand each other with a look.I'm sorry i can't stand eric....he give me cavities.I 'm going to enjoy bad ass eric ( i think he will gonna hit justin or no sex with brian he will not let brian dow so easy and then i'm gonn ahate him so much with no problem ).Thank you for your effort.
Author's Response: You never know. Justin may have a child and Brian and Eric could get married. It's too big of a spoiler for me to confirm or deny. ;)
I do think that Brian bottoms without a reason and I think Eric gets him enough to know when those days are. But Brian has been known to use sex as a distraction tool or a weapon. Since Eric is versatile and likes to top part of the time, Brian tries to use that to his advantage, which is mentioned in chapter 13 from Eric's point of view.
I think you should give Eric a chance. He's a nice guy and cares for Brian deeply. He isn't perfect but he's a kind and patient man. I'm not going to make him hateable or make him punch anyone. But he would not take Brian cheating on him or meeting with Justin in secret well. No significant other would. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: May 16, 2015 04:04 PM · On: Chapter 20: 23rd and Madison
This story makes me uncomfortable on so many levels. Brian, Eric and Lily are a thing of beauty .. I don't want any of them hurt and yet when I read that Brian loves Eric as much as he ever loved Justin I can't help but feel more than a little sick. I can never completely forgive Justin for hurting Brian and I'm annoyed with him when he thoughtlessly hurts Nathan .. but at the end of the day either of them in love and happy with other person just feels fundamentally wrong. That said I'm pretty sure I'll be uncomfortable with whatever comes to pass that ultimately brings them back together. This is good, you're good .. Have I mentioned how much I love this story.
Author's Response: Hi Carol!
I understand it's a hard situation. Brian and Eric do make a great couple and they are very happy together but I'm sure it's hard to read when most of the people on the website are Brian/Justin shippers. I can't completely blame Justin for what went down. I do think Brian was terribly hurt that he put himself out there, something that's very hard for him to do, and was semi-rejected. But Justin was left heartbroken as well. Justin isn't the one who ended things but I think that the shock of went down really got to Brian since, at that point, he wanted to be with Justin full time terribly. They both could have handled it a lot better. I do completely agree on the Nathan scenario though. Not that it has been explicitly said, but Justin is Nathan's first boyfriend. He loves Justin so much and he is not the most secure person. So it's hard to put him through some of these situations.
I think you will be uncomfortable when Brian and Justin do start to make moves towards each other if you have sympathy for Eric and Nathan. It'll be hard to write and probably hard to read.
I'm so glad you love this story. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: May 15, 2015 10:58 PM · On: Chapter 20: 23rd and Madison
Another great chapter, Anne! I continue to be torn here. As much as I adore B and J together, it's hard to comprehend how Brian, especially, could be in such a stable relationship, and wind up hurting Eric to return to someone he hasn't seen or really known in years. Ugh. What a decision! I sense, too, that your initial goal to reunite B and J could also be wavering just a bit from where you had first thought it would be heading (?). I still think Brian's continuing contact with Justin - and Justin's not-so-honest accounting of it to Nathan - will not be good for either of them in the long run as far as remaining with their partners. I suppose somehow Eric and Brian, and even Nathan and Justin, could somehow remain friends with their exes, even if they were to part. But it would be hard, especially with a child involved.
Speaking of which, I adore Lily's character - her spunk and that little bit of naughtiness that she has inherited from Brian. And I really like how you have developed Eric, Lily, and Nathan to where the readers care about them as well as B and J. Too often stories remain strictly in canon with just the characters on the show, but I, for one, enjoy having new characters introduced into the mix as long as they are fully developed. I think that gives you a lot more opportunity for unique story plots.
I'm not sure where I would take them going forward. You have written Eric and Brian together so persuasively that I'm not sure where I would go with this, if it were me.;) Luckily, that will be YOUR job, not mine - ha! Wherever you decide to take them, I'll be looking forward to the rest. *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: Thanks, Kim! It is definitely a hard situation. And, when Brian does finally try things out with Justin, it will be very hard for him because he will still be very much in love with Eric. He won't be able to just drop his feelings for him, just like he didn't completely get over Justin. My goal has actually stayed the same once I decided that the story would be a long one and that B & J would end up together after all. Some of the things that have happened between the beginning and its conclusion have changed and shifted to an extent but the ending for this story and the sequel still stand. :)
Although, the ending to this one will be very hard to write. I have grown quite attached to my original characters and I hate to think about hurting them just as much as I hate to think about hurting Brian and Justin.
I love writing Lily. She is a fun one to write about. I wouldn't complain if she magically became real and wrecked havoc on my home. She's too cute to stay mad at. ;)
I enjoy forming complex and in-depth original characters and I enjoy reading about them as well. I love it when, reading or writing, I can hear their voices and picture what they look like. I'm sure you feel similar about Finn & Tony. This story allows me some freedom as well as Feed & Extract. I usually plan out these huge backstories in my head, even if I don't get around to telling the audience everything about the character. Like Finn & Zachariah for instance. I know all about their lives pre-vampirism and I feel great sympathy for Zachariah even though he's a horrifying individual. While they both have a huge part in it, only some of their backstory will be told yet I have scenarios from when they were children in my head.
Thank you for your support and for your great reviews! I'm off to read your story now since I finally have some time off work. Hugs back!
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Anonymous) · Date: May 15, 2015 01:25 PM · On: Chapter 20: 23rd and Madison
Well both Brian and Justin are both happy and committed to Eric and Nathan but that time magic is weaving its spell
Author's Response: It's definitely going to be a little bit of a clusterfuck. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: May 15, 2015 03:47 AM · On: Chapter 20: 23rd and Madison
Oh yes! It will be fine! I want them together so I hope some sparks fly!yn
Author's Response: Lol, it will take a while but sparks will fly. Not without guillt or confusion though. They do love their current partners very much and it will be quite hard for them to pull themselves away from them.
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: rainbow 83 (Anonymous) · Date: May 15, 2015 02:51 AM · On: Chapter 20: 23rd and Madison
I don't like the fact that Brian loves somenone else, or Justin being with Nathan. I hope they will be togehter in the end. Meanwhile I suppose I will have to bare reading them kissing another men
Author's Response: Well, I hope you are open minded enough to try to like Eric and Nathan because my intention is to conflict the readers' unbreakable Britin feelings. I do warn that this story focuses on Brian and Justin in significant relationships with other men so I feel like if you feel the urge to leave a comment saying you don't like it for that reason then that's pretty unfair. I don't know why you feel the need to read it if you don't like one of the main premises but thank you for letting me know how you feel by reviewing.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 04:29 PM · On: Chapter 20: 23rd and Madison
How enjoyable to see what Brian/Eric and friends are up to. I've grown to like Brian with Eric and Lily and find that after getting to know them,wanting Brian to be with Justin isn't justified anymore.
Author's Response: I'm happy you enjoyed Brian, Eric, and Lily's afternoon with Emmett and his family! I enjoyed writing it even though I know it will turn off some people to see Brian so domestic with someone else. I really like Brian and Eric together. I don't want to hurt and of these characters but with a story like this, it's inevitable. It probably would be best for all if Brian and Justin didn't form romantic feelings for each other again, to be honest. Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Astrid (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 01:36 PM · On: Chapter 20: 23rd and Madison
Awww, this is so painfully slow! But you're a great writer, building the story with so many details, so much background. I think that once this story is finished, it should definitely be marked as "Best Fanfiction Classic". I really enjoyed the Brian-Drew interaction, I guess they could be good friends. Thanks for not including grpahic sex scenes between Brian and Eric, although I really like this story, it's still not my favourite thing to read. I loved how Brian felt tempted to share his success with Justin. I'm still waiting impatiently for the part of the story in which BJ longing for each other, however you will show it, will have more central place. Great work as usual, thanks!
Author's Response: It definitely is a slow build story lol. I'm glad that I like Eric and Nathan with Brian and Justin or it would be hard to write. It's not fun if the boys are completely miserable but then again having them happy with their new significant others makes things more complicated. I enjoyed writing the Brian and Drew interaction as well. I feel that, with Emmett so close now, Brian has turned to him to be his close friend so it's nice that he gets along with Drew too.
Lolol, you are welcome on the sex scenes. I do feel like the ones that have occurred were necessary to show the intimacy between Brian and Eric but I think I've made my point there. Can't promise that there won't be any more but I'll be glossing over it more now that B/E's relationship has been established.
Justin was a big part of Kinnetik's fruition so I do believe that Brian was dying to tell him because he knew how proud Justin would be.
Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Manado (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 07:06 AM · On: Chapter 20: 23rd and Madison
the first thing that came up to my head after read this chapter is : what a contrast life between Justin and Brian! and after a while I forget that they used to be together, their life's dynamics are so different, I have a divided feeling on this, I'm so happy that Brian and Justin still get along together even they are no longer together romantically, but I feel conflicted, sad maybe that Brian seemed so enjoy his domestic life without Justin instead he has that with someone else, I wondered if he ever missed Justin or wanting him to take Eric's place in his naughty mind lol, I know it's really weird please forgive me! I wish i could have a stronger stomach to digest all of this, and seeing Justin really needs help for his father it makes me sad, Brian should take bigger role on that, this is like a golden chance for them to be together, I still enoy the bumpy road that you provided for us, what a chapter! *sigh* the interchange texts between them is like an oasis for me. at least they communicating somewher without eric/nathan's presence..I also applaused Justin for respecting Brian's domestic life, if I were him I would have avoided Brian because i don't have a BIG heart like him.
any chance that Justin would be involved in coca-cola's campaign and get along with Brian's daughter? I'm curious and I'm also patiently waiting the Saint Joan! Brian and Justin are happily together on that story haha.. thank you Annie Eliza! :)
Author's Response: Hi Manado!
They definitely are leading different lives. Part of that, I believe, is due to the breakup and also the age gap. Brian is 43 going on 44 at this point in the story while Justin is about to turn 32. Brian's finally settled down a lot and loves the life that he has. Justin likes his life too but New York has made him more career focused and he's just reached a new peak in his career with his gallery. I feel like he's thought about kids, probably even wants them, but doesn't feel a strong need to have one at this point in time. And Nathan certainly isn't dying to have kids yet, considering he's only 23. I think Nathan is also afraid to become a parent due to how his father was. Brian could probably relate to him on that front.
I do believe Brian has thought, "What if it were Justin instead?" He doesn't regret getting with Eric at all and loves him immensely. But I do show at the end of chapter 6 when Brian is looking back to when Lily was born that he did briefly wonder about Justin being in Eric's place instead.
At this point I think he doesn't feel any need to think of Justin being in Eric's place. I think he's mostly past that. But what he and Justin shared was something very intense. Justin was his first love and he intrigues him. I feel that Brian feels nervous about wanting to form a friendship with Justin but really wants it. It's a question of whether he can keep himself from falling for Justin again. He doesn't see himself ever falling out of love with Eric so he may feel that he's safe but Brian has a big heart and often doesn't have the best read on his feelings. He may unwittingly start falling for Justin while he's still very much in love with Eric.
I'm glad you like the fact that Justin respected Brian's family. He never wants to tear a home apart and he knows Brian well. He can see that he's very happy with Eric and Lily and he accepts it. He loves Nathan too even though they have a few kinks to work out. But that doesn't mean he isn't curious.
I don't have any plans for Justin to be officially employed by Kinnetik but he may give Brian some input! :) And Lily gets along with everyone except Eric's parents so I think she likes Justin already. I'm honestly having a lot of trouble with Saint Joan so it may be a while before I come up with the inspiration to complete it. The chapters are planned but I just have writer's block when it comes to that fic. Most people seem to enjoy it though so I hope to finish it.
Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: May 05, 2015 09:20 AM · On: Chapter 19: 44th and Broadway
I can't believe I forgot to review this. It is strange to know that Craig has panic attacks. Justin, Nathan, and Craig! I can see where it hit Justin hard, but it might have been best if he had told Nathan he called Brian. How will finding out about it, effect the band?
Author's Response: Haha, it's okay! Yes, that is strange! They all have them for very different reasons, since Justin had them due to the attack at prom and Nathan had them due to trauma inflicted by his father when he was a child and a teenager while Craig has developed severe anxiety and depression, stemmed by guilt.
I do agree that Nathan should have been told. While Justin has every right to talk to someone who knows the situation with his dad, he and Brian have a very significant past. I don't think Nathan thinks Justin cheated on him and he does understand that Brian was there when things fell apart with Craig. But that doesn't mean he isn't hurt. Right now I think he is going to at least try to bite his tongue though, whiich might not be for the best.
Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: May 02, 2015 09:51 AM · On: Chapter 19: 44th and Broadway
Hi Anne! Great chapter... I love the fact that you're exploring Nathan's character and that you let us show what's going on through his eyes. Craig is one messed-up man right now and Justin has a beautiful partner. I look forward to know where you're taking us in the next several chapters :)
Author's Response: Hi Alois! I'm glad you are enjoying Nathan's character. I felt that it was time to see more through his eyes since we've only had one Nathan POV chapter before this. Craig is definitely very troubled and I think Nathan can relate to his anxiety and depression well enough to connect with him. Hope to get the next chapter up soon and finish Consequences this week!
Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: April 29, 2015 12:23 AM · On: Chapter 19: 44th and Broadway
Hello, my dear friend!
You put me in a great dilemma now. I really like Nathan. I also like Eric. And definitely, I love Lily. And now?
I knew Nathan was a nice guy. I had seen this before when you showed a bit of his past and all that he had suffered. And now, Justin is doing it suffer once again.
I do not like Justin at that time. Does not he learned with age? Trust and honesty is the basis for any relationship and he missed much when looking at Brian's advice on the back of her boyfriend. Does Brian talked about the help that is giving Justin with Eric?
I am a perpetual advocate that come what may, Brian and Justin should always be together. However, its history makes me very divided. I do not like to see Nathan and Eric suffer. Mostly, I do not want to see Lily suffer. But this is inevitable, is not it?
His story is wonderful. I hope that the next chapter will be soon (here's request eager reader, pressing the author) lol
A big hug, my dear, and congratulations on this great story.
Fatima.
Author's Response: Hello, Fatima!
I enjoy putting my readers in dilemmas when it comes to this story.
Nathan is definitely hurting at the end of this chapter. Part of him logically understands but it doesn't make it any less hurtful to see the texts from Brian.
I believe that Justin feels like he's not doing anything wrong. He feels like it's best to just not tell Nathan since he knows that it will upset him but, since he's not cheating on him, he thinks that it is okay to discreetly contacy Brian.
You will find out whether Eric knows about Craig and the help Justin is giving him next chapter. :)
The situation when it comes to Eric/Brian/Justin/Nathan is very difficult for sure. It's hard for me to put Eric and Nathan through this. It would be especially hard to break Lily's heart as well. I'm sure she is a die-hard Eric/Brian shipper and with very good reason.
I will try to get more up soon! Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: April 28, 2015 05:21 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
oh thanks god you are here!!!i'm really sorry for your dog....i love mine and i cannot image....so sorry.
Yep i love nathan right now.He is so sweet but i think he need to speak alaud with justin and i think that justin is the kind of person who really like to stay clear and no tell other liar.He is preatty upfront person...so i would like to have nathan and justin speaking really.
I can understand brian could be more helpful with the terapy of justin's father.He is older than nathan he know more people he is a wordl man so to speak...but i hate liars.I would prefer a clear break.
keeping secrets is more like brian and i'm really sorry for eric but...not so sorry beacause he know brian and who is and yes he changed and he promised to marry him...but....i also think eric will be mad more than nathan maybe because nathan have less to lost.
Also nathan and justin...mmmm condom? so....what does that mean? i would like for justin to have a really loving partner same as brian and then back to him.. brian have other love of his life and it is right for justin to have the same experience.Please please in the end i would like to have someone for nathan too...he really need someone.Maybe justin could be his bestfriend? and brian could be really jealous? or not....but i would love to have nathan in this big family with justin or not and happy.Eric...sorry but i don't like him so much :(or better i think he don't need support....maybe i see him to good for now and i really think he will become little mean with justin in the future.I would in eric body ....so to speak he seem sweet but when you attend to steal from him he probably become a lion and you will suffer.
I can't wait for the next!!!i really really glad you will not leave incomplete.I really hate people who start and then leave ...at leat told us and my heart can be in peace.But i learn to know you and i didin't truly believe that you could quit with this fanfic :)) thank youuuuu
Author's Response: I'm glad you like Nathan. Nathan will eventually say something to Justin. Justin hasn't said anything due to thinking he hasn't done anything wrong. Although, deep down he knows that it might upset Nathan that he needed to confide in Brian so he really isn't doing the best thing by not telling him.
It took Brian and Eric years to ditch the condoms. Nathan and Justin have only been together two years. They are monogamous but probably have not seriously discussed it yet. Now that they are living together they might but Brian and Eric have about seven years under their belts and weren't going without condoms until a couple of years ago. Justin learned to never fuck around without a condom so I feel like that's a big step for him as well.
I don't know what Eric did to make you not like him lolol. As much as it would be nice for Nathan and Justin to be friends, I think Eric should be the one to stay in the loop, considering he is Lily's father. Brian would never give up Lily so if they break up, wouldn't it be best that he and Eric learned how to be friends?
I'm glad you like the story. Hope to get more up soon. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: April 27, 2015 11:13 PM · On: Chapter 19: 44th and Broadway
Hi, Anne! Well, you managed to make me feel sorry for Nathan here, and to get pissed off at Justin. I know they're all only human, but I feel he should have been upfront with Nathan about speaking with Brian. Not to mention how hurt Nathan is no doubt going to be, now that he knows his boyfriend sought out his old lover for counseling.
BTW, are both of the texts from Brian to Justin? I was thinking maybe the first one was from Brian, and the second one was Justin responding, but I must be wrong about that. Normally you can see both parts of a text convo; it would be interesting to know how Justin responded to his ex-lover's texts.
Still enjoying this angst-filled story, and looking forward to the next part. Thanks for the update! ~Kim
Author's Response: Hi Kim! Nathan is definitely feeling hurt here. I think he would understand more if Justin would have told him up front. I think he might still be a little upset but would be able to get over it more quickly.
Yep, both texts are from Brian. Nathan doesn't actually pick up Justin's cell, just looks down when the lock screen lights up. I know on my phone, it should the partial or full text on the lock screen when it comes in and it stays there until you swipe left to type in the lock code. Brian's basically letting him know that he is calling his old high in demand therapist to persuade her to take on Craig as a patient and, of course, that he's there if Justin needs him. :)
Glad you are enjoying it still! The heavy angst hasn't even come into play yet! Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Magda (Anonymous) · Date: April 27, 2015 10:47 PM · On: Chapter 19: 44th and Broadway
Shit.
I'm really speachless. Usually, I hate fics when Brian or Justin are no longer together. And if I like this fic, I usually hate B or J's partner. And here it goes again: shit.
I loved it. It's the first time I really don't want for Brian and Justin to be together. Both Nathan and Eric are super sweet, and they are good for boys. And Lily! The cutest little girl (not really) alive! I think I really don't like you for making me fall in love with this. And I hate myself, cause I don't want them to get back togrther. But, as everyone knows, Brian and Justin ends up together eventually in every possible universe, so I hate myself (and you) even more for not wanting that to happen here!
Ok, I cooled down. I don't really hate you, I hope you know that ;). Your fic is great and I truly didn't mean to be rude. I was thinking about deleting this comment, but I decided, that it's maybe not that bad? I mean - you definitely made me feel a lot by your writing (now I sound creepy), so... In the end of this really embarassing comment, I wanted to tell, that I fall in love with your story, can't wait for next chapter and hope that I didn't offend you (it really wasn't my intetntion!).
Author's Response: What are you talking about? This is the BEST comment! I love the kind of reviews where the readers get upset with me. It is an indicator that you are very invested in the story. I'm also happy that you are actually no wanting B and J together because I hope that also means I am creating Nathan and Eric into deep, likeable, and complex characters. I am split on it as well. I know how it's going to end but originally it did have Brian and Justin staying with the OMCs. It honestly would be less angst ridden that way, considering what I have planned. But it's hard. Justin is Eric's first love and he had this horrifying childhood. It took him a long time to get close to anyone intimately on both a romantic level and a sexual level. But he fell hard for Justin and losing the only person he's ever loved will be very rough on him. And Justin loves Nathan dearly as well (although maybe not quite as intensely as Nathan loves him.) If they separate he would take it very hard.
And of course with Eric, he and Brian have Lily. They are in sync and they are very in love. Brian loves Eric as much as he loved Justin and he would be devastated to lose him, just like he was devastated to lose Justin. So it won't be sunshine and daisies whenever Brian and Justin do end up together, like I promised. In fact, it is actually the rockier road.
Thank you for reading and reviewing plus giving this story a chance! :)
Reviewer: Astrid (Signed) · Date: April 27, 2015 06:57 PM · On: Chapter 19: 44th and Broadway
Good chapter, as always! I could almost feel Craig's despair, I really empathised with him. I feel sorry for the guy who lost so much because of his bigotry. It was also good to see things from Nathan's perspective.
Before I saw the texts at the end I was thinking I'll write in the comment that I missed BJ interactions... Which is still true, because texts are hardly an interaction, but they still warmed my heart. It's sad that although Nathan tried so hard and was so considerate, Justin nevertheless found help and comfort by talking to Brian. But well, that's life.
Waiting for the next one! Also for the updates of your other stories, especially the one with lovesick-spelled Justin (I forgot the title, sorry). Hugs!
Author's Response: I'm glad you are empathizing with Craig. He's really in a horrible place and it's hard to write a character in this light. It's very tragic.
Next chapter will probably have more B/J interaction, or at least a lot of focus on what's going on. It will be a little bit lighter though since it will have Lily and Duncan.
I really do think that Justin was comforted immensely by Nathan but Brian has been there since day 1. He found himself needing to talk to the man and unload on him a little since he knew intimately how Craig used to be.
It's All A Mystery will be updated after Feed & Extract. :) That one definitely is a lot lighter than my other stories and is a joy to write. Hugs to you too and thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: April 27, 2015 06:45 PM · On: Chapter 19: 44th and Broadway
Great chapter. To say I'm a bit disappointed in Justin would be an understatement .. REALLY!!!! after Nathan was so great and supportive he just had to go out and call Brian. I'm not sure why this upsets me more than Brians secret call to Justin .. It just does.
Author's Response: It upsets me more too. Maybe because Nathan found out about it the way he did but also because Brian's call happened due to being concerned over Justin. Justin contacted Brian because he needed to talk to him and feel comforted by him. And it's upsetting because Nathan was there to provide that and had been doing a wonderful job. He had been so great to Justin and to Craig. It isn't as though Justin can't recognize that. He does and Nathan's compassion helped him immensely. But Justin must have needed something that he could only get from Brian. Nathan probably understands that to an extent but it doesn't mean that he isn't hurt. I'm glad you are team Nathan on this though Lolol. I am too.
Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Noitish (Anonymous) · Date: April 27, 2015 02:28 PM · On: Chapter 19: 44th and Broadway
Great timing! I almost sent a comment yesterday, begging for an update!
I think the story is like real life: there are no bad guys, just people. People that love, people that hurt, people that just try and do their best to live their lives.
Craig is so heart-breaking, and not the way he used to be. This Craig is harder to deal with!
Author's Response: I got it posted in just the nick of time lol.
I am so glad you think that about the characters. I really do try to make them likeable and complex, especially Eric and Nathan. I want it to be hard for the readers to know who to root for.
Craig is absolutely heartbreaking. It's very hard to write him like this, even though he's not the nicest character within the show. I don't think I would wish his current condition on anyone.
Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot!
Reviewer: Astrid (Anonymous) · Date: April 27, 2015 01:25 PM · On: Chapter 19: 44th and Broadway
Finally an update! Too bad I´m at work and cannot read it right now. Will do ASAP. Hugs!
Author's Response: Saw that you reviewed! Will answer it soon. :)
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: March 19, 2015 02:43 PM · On: Chapter 18: Waverly and Christopher
Hi Anne! I finally have a little time to read your last chapter and I must say I really like where you're going :) I'm always patiently waiting for your next chapter, and it never disappoint. Great job! Very interesting storyline... Eagerly waiting for the next one!!
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying the story, Alois! It will add some more aspects to the story than just the romantic relationships. I need to get back to some of my fic reading now that I'm done with my work week and am back home! Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: March 18, 2015 10:04 PM · On: Chapter 18: Waverly and Christopher
PS. I love the story and look forward to every chapter... like I've told you before. You write so well and the original characters are so interesting. I love your album!
hugs,
Edda
Author's Response: I thank you for your support! I am happy that you enjoy all of the characters and enjoyed the album!
Hugs back!
Anne
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: March 18, 2015 09:57 PM · On: Chapter 18: Waverly and Christopher
Hmmm... What to write....?
I'm glad both Craig and Justin are making an effort and I guess it might work. But in real life... I don't know....
I have such a dysfunctional relationship with my parents. They are both close to 70, but divorced almost 20 years ago after a very emotionally violent marriage
My mother has always been difficult and acts right down bat crazy from time to time. I think she may have Asperger Syndrome, and never understood the world around her, and the world never understood her.
I stopped calling, even for Christmas. I feel somewhat bad and a bit passively angry. I just don't want those painful, blameful, telling me I'm this way but should be that way conversations anymore. I felt I needed to throw money at a shrink every time we talked... yet at the same time know that I my be hurting her. Her birthday is on Friday... It's a vicious cycle. If I call her now she will be all sad and inform me that she's sick and I never call. She is like an anorectic Joan but add a bunch of new age, and a chihuahua but still feel the need to criticize... Very confusing. In fact I miss the dog more than her.
In case of my father, he is such a nice, smart and funny guy but he is so stubborn and condescending sometimes. I totally take after him. I also can't work through how I was unable to visit him for over a year after he had a horrible accident. I wanted to pretend it didn't happen and didn't want to see him in that hospital bed. I have a lot on my conscience for that and can't really forgive myself. Not sure if he was angry because he only calls me on holidays. Thankfully I have 3 sisters of whom at least 2 talk to our parents... and then complain to me....
Sorry about this...
Author's Response: It's fine, don't worry about it! I understand difficult relationships with parents. My mother is the woman who raised me and I love her very much. But she is incredibly paranoid and think people are out to get her. She did have a reason for this initially (threats from someone with potential power,) but she blew it out of proportion. I don't think she's schizophrenic but she definitely has something going on. Even when I ended up going to NYC for school she called my friends if I didn't call her back with in an hour to try to track me down. If I hit a pattern of bad luck, she said it was because I was her daughter and that I would be targeted because of it. It's been a very stressful ten years. My father, who is divorced from my mother stole my college money and skipped my college graduation. He also rarely paid child support. In a way, I have similar feelings to Molly. I don't like the man due to his previous actions and his views but I feel obligated and worry about him.
I think that Craig and Justin are taking the right step, but that doesn't mean that their relationship will be back to being a close one. It will take a lot of work and Justin and Molly are going to still have trouble forgiving their father, despite his mental illness. They're still hurt by his previous actions and they still hold grudges against them. The perfect thing for them to do would be to forgive and put it behind them but they're human and can't easily do that. It will be a constructive process but it will still be messy in an emotional sense.
I do hope that one day you can reach peace with your parents. I'm not one to talk since I have significant problems with my own but you seem like a very nice person so I really do hope you find that.
Reviewer: Manado (Signed) · Date: March 17, 2015 07:31 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Hi Annie Eliza, please allow me to write another review, I read on one of your responses that craig mental illness does play a role in future Brian/Justin scenes. I certainly interested with that idea, because you know that majority people in b/j fics love to antagonize him, it does make sense tho, but it would be a great idea to see his vulnerable side of him on this story and how he plays a role in B/J reunification maybe?. looking forward to read your next chapters and Saint Joan's new chapters, I can't wait it too! thank you and have a nice day! :)
Author's Response: No problem, Manado!
Brian and Craig won't be friends any time soon but he will find out about the severe change in Craig. It will worry him, even if he hates the man. Mainly because it affects Justin. I hope to get another chapter of Saint Joan written soon! Have a nice day as well. :)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: March 17, 2015 03:26 AM · On: Chapter 18: Waverly and Christopher
Well I never thought I'd say this but I feel sorry for Craig. I hope he gets help.
Author's Response: I definitely hope so too. Justin will definitely try to be there for him. It won't solve what has happened in the past by any means and the relationship will still be rough, but this is still the man who raised him and openly loved him up to a point. It has to be hard for him to see his dad on the brink like this. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: March 17, 2015 01:55 AM · On: Chapter 18: Waverly and Christopher
I feel more drawn to Nathan than Eric and we ve barely heard a thing about him. I m picturing a young Aiden Turner and that combined with his obvious similarities to Brian makes him very appealing. Also Justin seems far less committed to him than Brian is to his partner so perversely that also gets him my vote. More about Nathan please. This chapter was touching but I seriously have trouble drumming up much interest in Craig or his current plight.
Author's Response: The next chapter is from Nathan's POV and will have at least two more POV chapters before the story is over. The last chapter was considered the end of the first half so the next few chapters will be Nathan/Justin oriented to even out the playing field more. We will also see a lot more interaction between Nathan and Brian, Eric and Justin, as well as Brian and Justin. I'm glad you feel more drawn to Nathan than you do to Eric, since you are one of the very few (even though one of your reasons is a bit perverse lolol.) I can see Aiden Turner as Nathan. I have a young Justin Baldoni as Nathan in my original character album (link on my bio page.) I love to hear who the readers see in their heads.
As for Craig, his mental illness does play a role in future Brian/Justin scenes so maybe you should drum up some interest. ;) Intersect is mainly about the recrossing of paths. While that mainly goes for Brian and Justin, there are other characters that will do this in the series as well. Justin, recrossing paths with Craig is another intregral part of the story. Exploring, developing, and tearing down relationships is an important part of this story for all characters involved.
Thank you for reading and reviewing! It means a lot.
Reviewer: Tammy (Anonymous) · Date: March 16, 2015 09:27 PM · On: Chapter 18: Waverly and Christopher
I liked it. It's good no b/j in this chapter most of your chapter is mostly Brian And Eric I want more of Justin and Nathan
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it. The next chapter is from Nathan's POV. So there will be more Justin and Nathan. Actually there will be more of them in the next few chapters. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: March 16, 2015 02:08 PM · On: Chapter 18: Waverly and Christopher
Wow, Craig is in really bad shape. I am proud of Justin and his ability to forgive. I am hoping the two can somewhat repair their relationship and I can't wait for more of Brian and Justin interaction. I really look forward to your updates.
Author's Response: He is in awful shape, isn't he? Justin is very distressed with his worry over him. Now that he has heard what his dad has been feeling and witnessed his despair, I do believe that he really wants to help him. More Brian and Justin interaction will be coming up next chapter. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Manado (Signed) · Date: March 16, 2015 10:23 AM · On: Chapter 18: Waverly and Christopher
the father-son bonding betwen Justin and Craig is suprised me, Craig has changed alright, and it's all his faults making his life even miserable, good thing that he has son like Justin.
we all know that Justin has a big heart and his big heart will be tested again on how he takes on new Brian and his domestic bliss scenery with Eric. (thinking about Brian and his new life is making me sad tbh) I'm guessing what you have in store for Craig and its effect on B/J relationship.
I can't wait for Brian-Justin new interaction on next chapter, I mean we know that Brian being in steady relationship with Eric and god help they raising a daughter together meaning Brian has a much bigger commitment compared what he had with Justin in the past, it makes me sad in not explainable way. Justin has right to be hurt in my opinion (even he has bf atm) becuse a man he loves decided to build a family with someone else and his beautiful dream with Brian in the past is vanished because life is just too cruel to them. thanks for the update girl.
Author's Response: It wasn't the most ideal type of father-son bonding but it is possibly a step in the right direction. Craig is sick right now. Maybe not physically but he certainly is mentally. He is being very honest when he says he has worked hard in the last year or so in regards to being more open and I think Justin can see that. He is definitely worried about his dad though, to say the least.
Right now, Justin is trying to smother his hurt feelings over Brian and Eric.
There will be some Brian-Eric-Justin-Nathan interaction next chapter. :)
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: February 21, 2015 08:13 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Hi Anne-Eliza
I'm so glad to read the update.. finally had time today!
As much as it fills me with tiny goosebumps to read Justing and Brian stealing moments together I have started liking the original characters so much especially Eric and Lilly. There has not been enough with Nathan or perhaps it's because he is younger and invested in his music that somehow I think he might come out of a (gentle) breakup easily.
I worry for Eric though he seems like a genuinely good guy. Because I feel that you can't put him through nasty heart break... I fear you might have to kill him off...
Author's Response: Hello! I'm glad you are enjoying the story. :) I am liking the original characters too but that's to be expected so I'm so glad people are liking Eric and Lily, as well as the others. Eric is a great guy and part of me hates that I am getting Justin and Brian back together because it is going to hurt him greatly. Nathan is going to have a bigger part starting next chapter. Nathan is more aloof but we are going to follow his and Justin's relationship as well as his and Brian's working relationship and eventually get some more background on his past. Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: sweetc (Signed) · Date: February 20, 2015 07:24 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
love this chrapter....really interesting how we know brian have doubt and we know how he loves his soon to be husband.Somehow....it is ooc with eric and really really brian with justin( he did and stil wants the best for him but wants eric for himself because he loves him ...with justin the only things that always matter was justin to be the best!even...without brian!)I really think plus that eric is right so right for brian that probably they should marry BUT only if justin would die or stop loving brian or don't know if justin was not justin....but here we have justin not teen justin or stalker justin , a men and all that was missing when they were togethet now it is there and the only thing is they need each other not matter all the hurt and the sadness around....better now than....after.Eric need his own soulmate and not brian.
Author's Response: I think that Eric and Justin bring out different sides of Brian. Mostly good, but with Justin there is probably a little bit more bad due to their history but possibly a little more passion. I understand that you like Brian with Justin more. Why wouldn't you? The fandom is mainly centered around that pairing. But Brian is raising a child with Eric and Eric has never been so this in love with someone in his entire life. Brian loves Eric probably as much as he loved Justin. He is just a little more grown up and mature. With Eric he is sort of the husband, lover, and family man persona while with Justin his persona goes back to more of a primal passion and yearning. He almost reached what he has with Eric with Justin but not quite and he moved on. I feel like this universe is a universe where you have a handful of compatible soul mates out there. Brian was incredibly lucky to meet two men who were very compatible for him. But, like I stated (which I didn't want to but I knew the confirmation would bother people,) you will get Brian and Justin together eventually. You almost got a kiss here, after all ;)
Reviewer: Tania (Anonymous) · Date: February 19, 2015 07:33 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I liked it can't wait for the next chapter and I can't wait for B/J get together
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it. Hopefully you won't have to wait as long for chapter 18. And while it looks like B/J are heading in that direction, it will be a long and bumpy road before they get there. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: Tania (Anonymous) · Date: February 18, 2015 04:31 PM · On: Chapter 16: 44th and 7th
When's the next chapter
Author's Response: Soon. Very soon. Real life has been silly lately so I haven't been able to get any updates of my WIPs up but I have about 5000 words on Chapter 17 done so I imagine in the next couple of days. If I work really hard, maybe by tonight but no promises there. Thank you for being patient with me.
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: January 30, 2015 07:53 PM · On: Chapter 16: 44th and 7th
i really love this thing between justin and brian.Very...britin!and justin is finally an adult somehow!I think this is the start for a true friendship.They were never friends before but they are so right for each other,they understand each other so it would be a pity not havin them like friends ( at least for little time ghgh ).Then friendship might become something more because they cannot be only friends!!i think eric is really cute and terrific man and he would be perfect for brian somehow BUT he is not sunshine so....i'm going to buy some ice cream for him and kleenex hoping to see him angry giving hard time to justin!A duel between justin and eric for brian :)
Author's Response: I am glad you like it. I think that it would be good for Brian and Justin to be friends for a while. I think they were friends when they were together, but they were never just friends first so it should be interesting. As for Eric, we shall see... Thanks for reading and commenting!
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