Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 02:47 AM · On: In My Submission
I am in mourning for this already, but man oh man, seriously, you have no idea how amazing you are or how wonderful this story is. I wish I could read it all over again for the first time. I love how easily Brian trusted Justin here. Perfection.
Reviewer: turtlegirl922 (Anonymous) · Date: February 18, 2010 12:34 PM · On: In My Submission
Loved, loved, LOVED the last section where they discussed Brian's submission. And can I just add that Dominant Justin is too hot for words!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I loved that part, too... it was so meaningful for them both....
*grins* Of course you can add that!! I'm so glad you think so!! *grins more*
Reviewer: Minoloushe (Anonymous) · Date: February 16, 2010 07:48 PM · On: In My Submission
I think this chapter really underlines that without Sunshine there would be no Beautiful and without Beautiful there would be no Sunshine. We see the satisfaction of Justin’s needs here as much as Brian’s, the true demonstration of an “us”. I also love the description of Justin being surrounded by Brian’s trust. That’s a beautiful way of putting it. In some ways I see Brian’s momentary panic as caused not only by the physical conditions of being restrained but by the sudden realisation of what it all means.The physical step of being bound leads to an emotional “openness” and the freedom to fly; it’s a rejection of the isolating and self-limiting behaviour of his past (there’s that physical / emotional duality again!). Brian’s destructive limits and artificial control of emotions through drugs or alcohol are replaced here by an entirely different set of boundaries which give him the safety to feel and explore, as opposed to trying to escape or hide. Great chapter! *thinks the sex was hot too*
Reviewer: veglogic (Anonymous) · Date: February 11, 2010 12:15 AM · On: In My Submission
This nearly broke my heart, I listen to his heartbeat and I wonder if there was ever a time when he was very little when his mother listened to his heartbeat, or if I am the first one. It was a striking, tragically beautiful line and I loved it. I loved this chapter and how it highlighted everything Brian and Justin have learned from therapy and each other. It also let's us know that they will have a "happily ever after" very soon. Nice way to start wrapping up a wonderful journey.
Author's Response: I am SO happy that you brought up that line!!! It was a sentimental, almost painful one to write, though I think ultimately it is a positive step/scene.
Thank you so much for your comments on this chapter; it shows me that I am very much where I wanted to be at the end of it! I hope you'll like the final chapters as well! :)
Reviewer: templeton_ma (Anonymous) · Date: February 08, 2010 11:07 PM · On: In My Submission
To be honest, I am not a big fan of submission. But I can understand the need for escape, release, and trusting someone you love. And it looks like the burden that Brian has been carrying for his whole life so far has finally been lifted. The question will be how will he choose to live his new life? Will he feel in control without having to be restrained someday? As you said in previous reply to my comment, it will take a very long time to heal to finally get there.
It would be interesting to see how his real family (Linds, Deb, Mikey, etc) respond to the new Brian.
Author's Response: I understand where you're coming from... With this story what I really wanted to do was look at a possible form that submission could take -- namely that Sunshine would be there to support the best interests and decisions of Beautiful -- with the idea being that Brian wasn't fully comfortable always in making these changes, recognizing these feelings, etc. I think as time goes on and Brian is more comfortable with these changes in his life, he'll need Sunshine's decree less and less... but then I also think it is meaningful to him that Justin's support is so palpable, and that Justin's commitment is at this level. In short, I think it "works" for them on many level.
As for whether he'll feel in control without the restraints... I see lots of sides to this question. One thought is -- yes, he will eventually see that he is not out of control with violence as his father was and he'll trust himself to feel things strongly without restraints. But then I also think -- maybe what he needs most is the not feeling in control. That maybe his greatest control is taken in each moment that he gives his control to Sunshine...
The rest of the group makes an appearance in the next chapter... I'm a tad nervous about it, but I hope it'll turn out well. Thanks so much for your thoughtful and honest feedback! :)
Reviewer: TrinTiff (Signed) · Date: February 08, 2010 09:07 PM · On: In My Submission
This chapter was so beautiful and so touching! I loved the way you showed that side of a Dom/sub relationship that shows how much resposibilty the dominant person has to take care of the one in submission. Too often Doms are porttrayed as power hungry bosses who get off on ordering their sub around; but the way Justin cherishes Brian's submission to him is really a lovely thing to see!
Don't get me wrong, I think it would be totally hot to see them performing together at a BDSM Club or something like that or in a playroom scene, but those scenes aren't nearly as hot without the foudation from nights like they just had.
So ... keep up your brilliant insight into these two! I hate to see it ending; but can't wait to see what else you have in store for our favorite couple!
Author's Response: Thank you so much!! I am really pleased to hear that the D/s dynamic flowed that way. I wanted to show Justin's commitment and also what he got out of their interactions... Also I wanted to show how Sunshine was going to enforce what Brian / Beautiful wanted (i.e. to stop substance use altogether) and help him find a healthy substitute.
I hate to see it end, too, but I really don't want to drag the story out for its own sake. I really hope you'll like the upcoming story too!!
Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: February 08, 2010 08:44 PM · On: In My Submission
I think this chapter was an amazing breakthrough for Brian...he realized that emotional release is a better method of "pain management"... than what he had been using....drinking, drugs, tricking...they had always worked before... because he was so closed off it was his only method of release... but...now with Justin's help he has found a better and safer technique... Thanks for the heads up about the ending.... I will miss reading this.. but.. I think most of Brian's demons have been put to rest and a few more chapters to wrap things up sounds about right..... I am glad you have another long story planned and I look forward to reading that....
Author's Response: I'm so happy to hear that it worked that way -- that's what I was hoping to portray. Brian saw that this method worked too, and then he wanted the decision to be made to choose it over substance abuse, and Sunshine did that for him...
I'm going to miss this story a lot; I'm so glad that you'll be ready for the next one... I hope it won't disappoint! :)
Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: February 08, 2010 03:11 PM · On: In My Submission
You amaze me every time * DEEP BOW * . You're a wonderful writer of emotions. I'm a bit sad to see this story ending.
* hugs *
Author's Response: *blushes*
Thank you so much.... I'm sad to see it end, too... I hope you'll enjoy the last chapters and thanks so much for your wonderful support!
Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: February 08, 2010 10:12 AM · On: In My Submission
i thinking get brian to fly was amazing. that justin decided to breath along with him to experience what he could shows to me that he is looking out for brian and trying to do what's best for him. isolation seems to be a good start.
if all this results in him stopping his drinking and drugging that all the better.
what is dr. steven's reaction to all of this i wonder. they haven't been to see him since brian talked to joan and i just wonder what his thoughts are.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I'm especially glad that the part with the breathing stood out; to me also that was very important. And yes, the substance abuse is now over! (*cheers*)!
Not the next chapter but the one after has them at the doctor's office, so we'll have to see what will happen! I suspect he'll be proud and ready to be further educated! *Grins*
Thanks again for your support and feedback!!
Reviewer: edom (Signed) · Date: February 08, 2010 09:45 AM · On: In My Submission
God, I loved this chapter so much. I'm glad Brian told Justin what he would have done 'before'.
The restraint with no sight and sound was amazing. I can understand why he paniced a little at first, I would too, but then he just remembered that Justin was there and he could get free if he really wanted to, that was beautiful.
The sex was so emotional and heartfelt.
It's a good thing that Justin takes over and tells Brian how things are going to be from now on, Brian needs that direction, support and love.
I'm sad to hear that it's almost over, but only because I love it so much, I can understand you not wanting to drag it out, just for the sake of making it longer.
I'm looking forward to the next long one :)
Author's Response: *hugs you*
I'd been waiting on pins and needles for like an hour and almost 100 readers before finally, thank god for you, you left a review!! I was getting really nervous that people hated this chapter!! (or were mad that the story has only a few more chapters).
I loved writing that restraint scene, although it was a little harder since they don't have a fully equipped playroom, but conceptually it wasn't necessary. I am so delighted that you liked that scene, and the sex scene that followed....!!! *grins happily*
I'm sad and nervous about ending this story... I don't know if any other story could mean quite as much to me as this one does, both for the story and for the wonderful people (such as yourself) that I've gotten to know through it.... I hope the next big one will be a worthy successor! I'm more afraid though to drag it out, bore people, and end up with no readers or reviews...
Thanks again, so, so much for your amazing support and feedback!!
Love,
Tiffany
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