Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: January 31, 2020 08:21 AM · On: Prologue

Just as good the second time around, so enjoyed this re-read of one of my favorites.

Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: May 03, 2019 03:40 AM · On: Epilogue

good one

Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: May 03, 2019 02:35 AM · On: Deb's Story

I bet most is Lindseys fault

Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2013 03:09 PM · On: Resolve

Lindo capítulo! Adorei o sonho do Gus!

Acho incrível como vc fez Gus tão maduro e determinado.

Estou amando esse garoto!



Author's Response:

Estou tão feliz que você gosta Gus e que gostava de seu sonho.

:)

Vin

Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2013 03:06 PM · On: Emmett's Story

Com certeza Ethan será sempre o nervo exposto que atingirá Brian em relação a Justin.

Muito bem pensado. 

Você colocou muito bem e deu um ótimo e coerente sentido às razões por trás da separação.



Author's Response:

Estou tão feliz que você pensou que isso foi bem pensado. Eu me esforcei bastante para fazer esta consistente e crível. Obrigado!

:)

Vin

Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2013 03:00 PM · On: Uncle Mike's Story

Achei muito bem colocada a responsabilidade de Michael.

Sempre me senti mal com Lindsay por convencer Brian da necessidade de Justin ter que ir para NY.

Você ter focado a responsabilidade maior dos acontecimentos nos dois foi muito bem colocado.

Estou adorando a história.



Author's Response:

Muito obrigado!

:)

Vin

Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2013 02:53 PM · On: Epilogue

Linda história! Me emocionei, sofri e ri em vários momentos. Por favor, considere uma sequência com Brian e Justin.

Parabéns!



Author's Response:

Muito obrigado!

:)

Vin

P.S. Peço desculpas pelo meu mau Português. Eu tive que usar o Google Traduzir.  :(

Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2013 02:39 PM · On: Dad

Eu não posso deixar de amar Brian. Estou muito orgulhosa de Gus!



Author's Response:

Muito obrigado!

:)

Vin

Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2013 02:02 PM · On: Sunny

É realmente muito bonito o amor de Gus e Sunny. Amei o capítulo. 



Author's Response:

Estou muito feliz que você amava neste capítulo. Gosto muito de Sunny como um personagem e eu estou contente que a minha versão de Gus funcionou bem com ela.

Obrigado!

:)

Vin

 

Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2013 01:46 PM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

Muito bem colocado o ciúme da Lindsay. Eu sempre achei que ela invejava o Justin, não só por ele ter o Brian mas também por ter muito mais talento do que ela.

Muito bonito o amor do Gus e da Sunny.



Author's Response:

Concordo com você sobre Lindsey. Fico feliz que você pensou o mesmo!

:)

Vin

Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2013 11:34 AM · On: Deb's Story

Estou adorando o suspense! Minha curiosidade para saber o que aconteceu está imensa.



Author's Response:

Estou tão feliz que você está gostando da história.

:)

Vin

Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2013 11:10 AM · On: Photographs & Other Things

Amo seu Gus!

Estou ansiosa pelo encontro de Brian e Justin.



Author's Response:

Obrigado!

Reviewer: nicolle_midnight2013 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2013 10:51 AM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney

Estou gostando muito da sua história. Sempre achei que Brian era um grande pai para o Gus.



Author's Response:

Muito obrigado!

Reviewer: Saskya (Anonymous) · Date: June 16, 2013 08:38 PM · On: Epilogue

Really nice story! :)



Author's Response:

Thank you very much!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: March 24, 2013 11:34 AM · On: Photographs & Other Things

I remember reading this when it first came out. Great story.

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: March 24, 2013 10:03 AM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney

Good character development with Gus and Sunny. I have a plot in mind regarding Justin and reading will tell me if I"m on Q.

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: March 24, 2013 09:05 AM · On: Prologue

Opening the story with a touch.....of angst :)

Reviewer: Mariana (Anonymous) · Date: March 22, 2013 02:49 PM · On: Epilogue

I've read this story the first time you've posted it and enjoy it very much.  It's one of my favorites. I love the ending to, but were is the sequel?.....lol

Were did you post the new 2 chapters ?

Hugs, Mariana

 



Author's Response:

Thank you, Mariana! I am so glad you enjoyed my story and especially the ending. :) As for the sequel, I've only posted two chapters (Promise of Hope) so far, though I am still working on it and don't plan to abandon it completely.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: March 14, 2013 05:57 AM · On: Epilogue

Loved your story!!! Thanks so much for writing such a great tale. 



Author's Response:

Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: March 12, 2013 12:42 PM · On: Epilogue

I remember reading this when I first discovered this site. It was one of the first fanfic stories I'd ever read. Your wonderful writing and keen insight into all the characters' minds blew me away back then and it still does today. I'm glad this gets to be the featured story this month so that a whole new group of readers will hopefully get another chance to read it. Thanks for writing. TAG



Author's Response:

Oh, wow, Tag! Thank you for an amazing compliment! I am so incredibly happy that you liked this story the first time you read it and now. It means a lot to me.

Hugs & cheers,

Vin

 

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: March 11, 2013 02:48 AM · On: Epilogue

The perfect ending!  I'm thinking Keeley had her own story to tell and the future will bring happiness, at least I hope so.



Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Yum! I am truly happy you liked the ending. As for Keeley, I started a sequel, but have only posted 2 chapters so far, though I do plan to continue and finish the story.I hope you give it a chance one of these days and let me know what you think.

Thank you so much again for reading and commenting!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: March 11, 2013 02:46 AM · On: Dad

When did Gus get so smart?  He and Sunny together are brilliant!  There were times during this story when I just wanted to wring Brian's neck.  Thank goodness he's finally on the right page.



Author's Response:

Hi Yum,

Thank you so much for reading! I am so happy you think of Gus as smart, cause I based some of his character on a cousin of mine (who's too smart for his britches and knows it too! LOL!) and what I'd imagine Gus would grow up to be under the influence of so many Liberty avenue gang. As for Brian...yeah, I am not surprised that you weren't happy with him. :) 

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Jean (Anonymous) · Date: March 10, 2013 09:26 PM · On: Epilogue

I just read this entire story today. I hadn't seen it posted earlier.  I really enjoyed it and you totally sold the concept.  Looking forward to anything else you write.



Author's Response:

Thank you very much, Jean! It means a lot to me that you enjoyed it. I hope you check out a few of my other stories and let me know what you think. Though some of them are WIPs and haven't been updated in a while, I  assure you that I will not abandon them. I absolutely plan to continue and finish them to the best of my ability as soon as RL gets closer to normal.

Again, thank you for reading and for a lovely comment.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Weave the Magic (Signed) · Date: March 03, 2013 04:45 PM · On: Photographs & Other Things

Gus is lucky to have a loving relationship with Brian. Really nice to read this possible future.



Author's Response:

I am very happy you liked it. Thanks for reading!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Weave the Magic (Signed) · Date: March 03, 2013 04:32 PM · On: Prologue

Pride, awful, awful pride! 



Author's Response:

Yes, I quite agree. Thank you for reading and commenting!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Taire (Signed) · Date: March 02, 2013 10:13 PM · On: Sunny

Good for Gus for believing in them.

Author's Response:

Thank you, Taire!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: TheWickedStepmother (Signed) · Date: March 02, 2013 05:16 AM · On: Epilogue

Hi there,

I read it for the first and I have to admit, that I loved it. It's so well written and Gus and Sunny are great. But I don't like the end. It's soooo open. I wish you had mentioned Gus and Sunny for at least in one sentence. :) I have no doubt about Brian and Justin, they'll always find a way to be together ;) What's with Gus' dream about the wedding?

*sigh* :)



Author's Response:

Thank you very much for reading and reviewing! I am so glad you liked it, despite the ending. The ending was a bit divisive, with about half the people in the "like" camp and half in the "hate it/too open/too abrupt" camp. Even though I agree with the latter camps' assessment to some degree, it did feel right to me to end the story there, so I did.

Regarding Gus's dream about the wedding. Initially my idea for it was to strengthen Gus's resolve to fix things between Brian, Justin and the family. That's why he brought up his future wedding during his conversation with Brian. I wasn't necessarily trying to foreshadow an actual future wedding between Gus & Sunny, though it can certainly be interpreted as such by the more romantic of us. Enduring first loves are rare in real life, though they do happen. In fact, I have an aunt who married her highschool sweetheart. They were each other's first loves and are still together 30 years later, and are still in love. Personally, the uber romantic that I am, I'd like to think that Gus & Sunny will make it for the long haul and will love each other forever, just like Brian and Justin. But, again, I more or less made it an open ended thing where each reader can decide for themselves whether Gus's dream wedding is a premonition of an actual future or just a dream.

Thank you again for reading and for a wonderful review.

Cheers,

Vin

 

Reviewer: IcedCupcake (Signed) · Date: March 02, 2013 04:55 AM · On: Epilogue

I remember reading this on FF.net.  LOVED it.  ^.^  I'm not sure if I reviewed over there so I will do so here.  I actually like how open ended your ending was with Brian and Justin.  It lets us imagine their future for ourselves. and I'm sure we're all imagining a bright one.

As much as I hate they've been apart for so long (my heart breaks at all that wasted time) it shows just how strongly they are connected to each other.  That even though all that time still passed the love is still there.

So once again, loved it.  :)



Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Cupcake! I am very happy that you liked the story and enjoyed the open-ended ending. The ending wasn't a favorite with everyone, so it does warm my heart when someone likes it.

Again, thank you very much!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 11:37 PM · On: Epilogue

I enjoyed your story so much darling. I think they got back together,of course they did lol - Yvonne xx



Author's Response:

Oh, I am so glad you didn't hate the end. And, yes, of course they did! :)

Thank you for reading and reviewing, Yvonne!

Hugs & cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 11:29 PM · On: Dad

I'm so happy!!! - Yvonne xx



Author's Response:

I am glad you liked it! But....I am a little apprehensive over what you'll think of the epilogue. Fingers crossed you don't hate me afterwards. LOL!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 11:07 PM · On: Sunny

And the game begins....



Author's Response:

:)))))))))

 

 

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 11:02 PM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

:)))))



Author's Response:

:)

Thanks!

Hugs,

Vin

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 10:46 PM · On: Resolve

I loved it! - Yvonne xx



Author's Response:

Thank you!

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 10:40 PM · On: Emmett's Story

God I'm so incredibly hooked on this,I can't stop reading it - Yvonne xx



Author's Response:

Oh, thank you, Vonnie!

Hugs,

Vin

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 10:26 PM · On: Uncle Mike's Story

Very intense chapter, I loved it alot!! I hope Gus gets them back together - Yvonne xx



Author's Response:

Thank you!

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 10:13 PM · On: Deb's Story

I really am hooked on this. I can't wait  until we find out everything - Yvonne xx



Author's Response:

So glad you hear it! Thanks, Yvonne! Hope you like it to the end.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 10:02 PM · On: Photographs & Other Things

I love this alot darling!! - Yvonne xx



Author's Response:

Yay! Happy to hear it.

Hugs,

Vin

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 09:48 PM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney

I loved this alot, Vin. Great job darling - Yvonne xx

Ps, I really laughed at

"You got condoms, right, Sonnyboy? Cause if you need..."

"Dad! We've been dating for barely two weeks!" Gus whispered back, outraged.

"You are waiting?" Brian was rather surprised by the idea.

"She isn't a slut, Dad, and neither am I, you know. She's...important. We don't want to jump into bed too soon and fuck it all up. By the way, whenever we do decide to have sex, I am perfectly capable of getting my own condoms. But, thanks, Dad."



Author's Response:

Thanks! I'm so glad you like it.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 09:34 PM · On: Prologue

I can tell this is going to be great Vin - Yvonne xx



Author's Response:

Thank you, Vonnie! I hope you like it.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Taire (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 07:42 PM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney

That was a very good chapter. I like the interaction between father and son.

Author's Response:

Thank you, Taire! I am glad you liked it so far. I hope you'll continue to enjoy it.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: March 01, 2013 06:57 PM · On: Epilogue

Hi, Vin!  Just wanted to congratulate you on your story being selected for Featured Story of the Month; I remember how much I thoroughly enjoyed this story when it was first posted.  And I hope at some point you will continue with the sequel (hint, hint), but I know you have a lot on your plate right now.  Maybe one day, though!  Take care, my friend.  *Hugs*  ~Kim

 



Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Kim! Being selected for a Featured Story of the Month is pretty awesome. I'm thrilled!

As for the sequel...I hope so too. Once I am done dealing with the current mess (or as close to it as possible), I hope to have time to write again more seriously.

Thanks again!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: January 02, 2013 02:59 AM · On: Epilogue

I just wanted to let you know that this was one of the stories I chose to read on vacation. I'm still wishing for more.

Happy New Years!

Author's Response:

Oh, God, thank you! You have no idea, NO IDEA how much this means to me right now.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: November 08, 2012 05:33 PM · On: Epilogue

I should have added congratulations on the blue ribbon it is very much deserved.


Cheers

Reviewer: Flossee (Signed) · Date: November 08, 2012 05:31 PM · On: Epilogue

I read this story before I began leaving reviews and I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. I know there is a sequel which I will now go and review and beg unashamedly for you to update. Thank you for the entertainment, I really did enjoy it immensely.


Cheers

Reviewer: itzy68 (Signed) · Date: April 14, 2012 06:01 PM · On: Epilogue

I loved this story. But I wish there would be another epioluge, it seems to be more that needs to be said. I do love it though :D



Author's Response:

Thank you, itzy!

I am slowly working on a epilogue called The Promise of Hope. So far there are two chapters, but there will be more. It's just slow going.

I am glad you like this story, though.

 

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Sisa (Anonymous) · Date: February 25, 2012 02:41 AM · On: Prologue

Just finished reading this story and thank you for writing it. It was very good reading, I just missed a bit more Justin in it but as you said it´s Gus story.. And you started a sequel, so I going to start it.



Author's Response:

Dear Sisa,

Thank you very much for reading and for your comment. I am very glad you enjoyed the story and hope you'll like the sequel as well. I'll have to warn you though, the sequel will take me a while to write. I hope you'll be patient with me and will stick with it.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: feet526@aol.com (Anonymous) · Date: December 23, 2011 02:29 AM · On: Epilogue

Just finished this angsty, WONDERFUL story!  So LOVED...didn't want it to end! Thank you.



Author's Response:

Thank you, my gentle reader, for your wonderful review! I am so very happy you enjoyed it.

Happy Holidays!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: December 09, 2011 11:56 AM · On: Epilogue

That was one terrific story.  I have had PC issues for almost


the entire month.  My PC is back and to my joy so is the rest of


this story. 


 


For me, the highlight is when Brian called Debbie to insist on


having the entire family at Sunday dinner.


 


Sorry, but I don’t agree with the ending, though that is your


choice to end it there, and my right to disagree.  But it is really


not all that important.


 


What I do agree with is that was one terrific story.



I really really really enjoyed it.


 


Thanks again,


DavidR



Author's Response:

Dear David,

Please forgive me for a seriously delayed response to your comment. Thank you so very, very much for reading my story to the end and for your thoughtful, insightful and altogether woderful comments! I truly appreciate it.

To respond to your current comment more specifically, the Sunday dinner with the whole family was a good moment for me too, I felt inrodinately happy writing that scene, which is kind of silly. It pleases me to no end that it was a highlight for you. Thank you for letting me know that! :)

As for the ending, I'm sorry you didn't like it as much as I'd hoped. I've mentioned it before that I knew this ending wouldn't be a favorite with everyone. I am very, very happy that it didn't detract from your liking the story overall.

Again, I can't thank you enough, David, for all your amazing comments and for sticking with this story to the very end!

Happy Holidays!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: NMS (Anonymous) · Date: December 04, 2011 12:57 PM · On: Epilogue

BRAVO!!! I absolutely love the ending- you wrapped it up pretty good in a nice box and tied with a pretty ribbon. :)) The story as a whole is very well written, and the characters - Gus, Brian, Sunny- are jumping off the page! Keep writing, Vin! You have the chops.



Author's Response:

Thank you, NMS, for an awesome review and amazing encouragement! I am ecstatic that you liked the story and the ending. Thank you, again.

And I DO plan to keep on writing, so stay tuned!  :)

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: NMS (Anonymous) · Date: December 04, 2011 12:16 PM · On: Dad

Oh, I'm weeping together with Deb here... such an emotional roller coaster is this chapter. Vin, you get better and better with each chapter! I can't wait to have them all reunited, especially those two "stupid idiots" -'xcuse me :)- Brian & Justin...



Author's Response:

Oh, thank you so much! I hope you'll like the ending.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: NMS (Anonymous) · Date: December 04, 2011 11:44 AM · On: Sunny

God! So much passion! I LOVE it!!! My heart is racing, as if I'm in Sunny's shoes. What a girl! Telling him to NOT treat her like this- running away without a chance to explain. And Gus came to his senses fast, thank God, realizing that he behaved just like his dad and Justin and could've easily ruin his relationship with Sunny (if she let him). Love the chapter! Can't wait to read what's next.



Author's Response:

Oh, thank you so, so much! Yay! I am so glad you liked it.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: NMS (Anonymous) · Date: December 04, 2011 11:17 AM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

A very good chapter! Gus's mom's crying brought tears to my eyes, seriously. And I love the idea of this young couple's scheming/determination to bring Brian and Justin together, as well as peace to the family. And yes, just like Sunny, I'm glad (sorry, Daniel) that Daniel is dead and Justin is single. Yeah!!! Well done, Vin!



Author's Response:

Aww! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, NMS! Your words mean the WORLD to me!

Cheers

Vin

Reviewer: NMS (Anonymous) · Date: December 04, 2011 10:52 AM · On: Resolve

I like Gus's obsession with his dad's lost love. Since he's now seriously in love himself, his feelings of the loss and right and wrong are especially acute. Besides, he's just such a great kid! The chapter ends with a clifhanger- well done!



Author's Response:

Thank you NMS, for your thoughtful review! I'm glad you liked the clifhanger and that you are still enjoying the story.

Cheers,

Vin

 

Reviewer: NMS (Anonymous) · Date: December 04, 2011 10:38 AM · On: Emmett's Story

Despite the craziness of this bunch of family and friends, I love them! Why did they jump into the fray in the first place? Because they care about each other! And why you care about someone, you let emotions rage and thus make mistakes. They're still hurting--after 12 years!--about the damage they'd done. I like Em's explanation of Justin's "exit": "Think of it from Justin's p.o.v. He watched the entire family get on the bandwagon..." It's so believable, it's brilliant!



Author's Response:

Thank you so very, very much!  :)

Vin

Reviewer: NMS (Anonymous) · Date: December 04, 2011 09:59 AM · On: Uncle Mike's Story

First of all, it's absolutely hilarious that all people who care about Gus care as much about his "protection" - You need condoms, dear? Ha-ha!  Secondly, the unreveling of the mysterious breakup is believable (yes, just like in real life, things can get out of hand pretty fast when the entire "crowd" enters the fray between just two people). Michael does explain it, but I still think that there might be more to the story. For instance, HOW did the argument start? Still dying to know :)



Author's Response:

Thank you so, so very much, NMS, for a wonderful comment! I really appreciate it and I am very glad you think the premise of the story is believable. Glad you are enjoying it.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: NMS (Anonymous) · Date: December 04, 2011 09:38 AM · On: Deb's Story

Good dialogue! I like the suspense, but I'm just DYING to know what happened, since Debbie is so damn tight-lipped. Yeah, it's clear that there's more to the story than what she's is willing to tell. I hope Gus will fly to London.  



Author's Response:

Oh, thank you, NMS! I hope you'll enjoy the following chapters and that you won't be disappointed. Please continue to share your thoughts with me.

Cheers,

Vin

 

Reviewer: NMS (Anonymous) · Date: December 04, 2011 09:17 AM · On: Photographs & Other Things

I LOVE the "in black and white" to be imitated but so passionately shared this young couple's kiss. And I like the suspense- I'm dying to know what exactly happened between Brian and Justin.  



Author's Response:

Thank you, NMS, for a wonderful response! I really hope you'll like the rest of it and continue to share your thoughts with me.  :)

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Sasha (Signed) · Date: November 30, 2011 09:59 AM · On: Epilogue

Hey!

Loved the story!!! I get your resoning for finishing where you did, but I would still like to read a sequal to see what happens with Brian and Justin as well as with Gus and Sunny.

Thanks for a great story!



Author's Response:

Thank you so much Sasha!

I am thrilled that you liked the story and that you didn't hate the ending (lol). I am trying to work on a sequel, but it'll probably take some time to complete and post.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: November 29, 2011 06:09 AM · On: Uncle Mike's Story

This is such a sad chapter, you brought me to tears... I hope there's a chance that they can work it out after all this time...

Later ~ Kathleen

Author's Response:

Thank you very much, Kathleen! I appreciate your comments immensely and I am very glad that the emotion I was trying to portray came through. Thank you!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: November 29, 2011 04:48 AM · On: Prologue

Hum... Intrigued on to the next chapters...

Later ~ Kathleen

Author's Response:

Thank you!

Vin

Reviewer: chandrika (Anonymous) · Date: November 28, 2011 03:41 AM · On: Prologue

so nice

sniff

thank you

maybe a sequel?



Author's Response:

Thank you, chandrika! I'm glad you like it and I am working on a sequel, but it's slow going and I probably won't post anything for quite some time. I want to make sure it's decent enough to post.

Thank you again!

Vin

Reviewer: debv3 (Signed) · Date: November 22, 2011 10:27 AM · On: Epilogue

Great story. Do you think you might write a follow up? Maybe Brian and Justin getting to know each other again, attending Gus' graduation/ wedding. Justin and the 'family' re-connecting.  I am surprised that Brian sold Kinnetik, but then again he was sactificing everything for what he beleives. 



Author's Response:

Dear Debv3,

Thank you for reading and for your lovely comment! The sequel is in the works, thought will take me a while to write - I am trying to come up with a good enough story.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: ycorgigirl (Anonymous) · Date: November 22, 2011 01:55 AM · On: Epilogue

Wow, I can't believe that this story is over.  I was enjoying it and looking forward to some more angst.  I did feel that the last chapter (Brian's) moved a little too quickly. I thought his agreeing to talk to Justin so easily (especially after 12 years and Justin's remarriage) seemed out of character for Brian but I never imagined it was the end of the story.  I very much liked your concept of the fight and telling the audience about it from different people's points of view to slowly reveal the details was great.  However, I have to say that while Brian selling everything and moving was very reminiscent of the grand gesture in the tv show, it just didn't seem appropriate here.  The whole ending seemed very abrupt.  Thank you for sharing it with us.  (I hope I didn't come off as too critical becuase I did like your story.) 



Author's Response:

Thank you, ycorgigirl! No, you didn't come off as too critical - you expressed an honest opinion in a very constructive way, wich I appreciate greatly and which I welcome. I understand why the ending would seem abrupt.

Here are some of my thoughts while writing the story. To me, it was all about Gus's 'quest'. He wanted to get information, then in the process he realized he wanted to get the family to where it was before and he thought that Brian, and Justin needed to meet face-to-face in order to put everything behind them for good, regardless of their getting back together. By the end of Brian's chapter, Gus has achieved all of that, or at least set Brian on the path of getting it all started. So, to me this particular arch in Gus's storyline was done - the 'quest' was over, he got what he wanted and grew up a little bit in the process.

As for Brian, my thoughts are that people change in 12 years and he's not the same person he was back then, so a certain amout of ooc behavior is expected. But forget that for a second and think of what Brian told Gus - he realized his mistake and went to London to reconcile with Justin 2 years after the fight. Unfortunately he decided not to say anything when he saw Justin happy, which is very IN character, imho. He also never forgot him, never stopped loving him, kept his pictures and drawings close to him and was devastated when he found out that Justin got married. If you notice, Brian was surprised to find out that Justin's husband was dead - if Daniel was alive, I don't think Gus would've been able to convince Brian to go to London to face Justin; but the fact that Justin was free, gave Brian hope. As for why he decided to give in to Gus's plea and agree to talk to Justin, well, I think that Gus inspired him with his total love and committment to Sunny, his willingness to risk ALL, to compromise, to put love above all else and to fight for it.

That's what my thoughts were when writing the chapter and what they still are now. If I didn't manage to translate them across, or didn't do so enough, than it is entirely my fault as a writer and it is something I am working very hard on improving. It's also the reason why I appreciate comments such as yours so very much - I learn from them.

So, I sincerely thank you! I also thank you for reading, reviewing and supporting this story - it has meant a lot to me.

*Hugs*

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: lillyathome (Signed) · Date: November 22, 2011 12:02 AM · On: Prologue

Great story.I like your writing.

What about a sequel? Maybe Brian's or Justin's POV.



Author's Response:

Thank you, lillyathome!

The sequel is in the works, but it will be a long while before I finish it or evern start posting - I have A LOT of thinking to do in terms of giving my gentle readers an interesting story.

Thank you very much for your support!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: amythesw (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 07:59 PM · On: Epilogue

I really enjoyed the story - I read it in one sitting...I'm hoping that you would consider doing a sequel.  **fingers crossed**  Great job!



Author's Response:

Thank you very much anythesw!

I am very happy you enjoyed it and, yes, I am seriously thinking about a sequel. So, wish me luck with it!  :)

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: reiselust161 (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 06:50 PM · On: Epilogue

ok having read your story with a lot of interest and enthusiasm, even with your explanation, for me this story has ended too abrupt. I do understand your reason to not divulge too much of a B/J storyline in here, but certainly would have wished to know more about Gus´s way to go to London and witnessing his father to go from total denial of any encounter with his old love to preparing to go after it, the reaction of the family to the news and more of Gus´ thoughts during this time. Learning more about all the family accepting him as a full consent adult and not longer little Gus who really helped them all to overcome one stupid mistake in the past. And as for the B/J storyline, this just demands a sequel ^^ !!! 



Author's Response:

Thank you very much for your reveiw - I truly, truly appreciate an honest opinion, even if it's not totally satisfied with my story. You made some excellent points and I hope to address them in at least some way in the sequel that I hope to write.

A huge thank you for all your support!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: JustBeAQueen (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 04:48 PM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

Best fucking line so far: Sunny, I love you, but that's completely demented!

Ha! I love this story... I wasn't gonna read it, cause of the summary and I didn't want to read something so angsty without an ending, so, I admit I waited until you finished the story... and I'm really glad you finished and I'm reading it. 

Cheers, Laura :) 



Author's Response:

I'm very happy you gave it a chance, Laura. Thank you for you support and your comment! Please let me know what you think of it once you reach the end.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Jackie Mag (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 08:35 AM · On: Epilogue

Nice job.  Everyone seemed true to their original character.  Good story.

- Jackie



Author's Response:

Thank you very much, Jackie! I truly appreciate it.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 21, 2011 06:48 AM · On: Epilogue

"Why? Because I regret how things ended. Because I am sorry, so sorry for letting you go that night, again. Because I want your forgiveness for letting you down. Because I regret not fighting for us more than I can say."

OK, I'm happy with this and that Brian sold everything to move in next to Justin was a tremendous act of how sincere he was. I always want the two to end up together but I was not happy with how things had ended with that family argument and interference as well as the silent treatment after Mikey's hurtful words. Brian let it fester for 12 years. I thought that was unforgivable and that he could forgive Mikey but not try to communicate to Justin in all that time was deployable. Brian's big gesture was needed after all that, but that's just my lonely opinion. LOL

 



Author's Response:

Hello nosleep,

Your opinion maybe lonely, but no less valid and very, very appreciated. Thank you for writing a very thoughful comment. In a way I do agree with you, but at the same time I think that Brian wasn't consciously letting it fester - it was just easier for him let it alone, so he did. It was a selfish thing, perhaps, but not malicious in its intentions. If he were malicious, then he probably wouldn't have spoken to anyone in his family at all during those 12 years and would have refused Deb's request to help Michael. I think he forgave everyone in his heart and mind, he just never said it outloud to all of them; instead he chose to set it aside.

Again, thank you very much for writing so many wonderful comments and for supporting my story.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 21, 2011 06:28 AM · On: Dad

"How could he just dismiss everything just because we were all too fucking shocked to even react after what Mikey said!"

I know I am the lone voice in the wind, but Brian was so wrong in this one. After Lindsay blantantly insinuated Justin was having an affair with Ethan, how could he think the family was not hostile toward him? After Brian kept his mouth shut because he felt he was wounded more, how could he not dismiss him? Brian should have stepped up and man upped in that instance!



Author's Response:

I actually agree with you there, nosleep. Thank you for taking the time to write such thoughtful comments. It means so much to me!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 05:55 AM · On: Epilogue

OMG you write wonderful. I read the whole story in one go. Sorry I didn't comment on every chapter. But I really really love this story. Hope so see a sequel. I so love stories with Gus.

 

* big hug *



Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Marny! I am very glad you enjoyed the story and liked my writing - that makes me want to write even more.

I truly appreciate your comment!

 

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: November 21, 2011 05:53 AM · On: Epilogue

Completely enjoyed it..Congrats!!!. It was excellent.....so when does the sequel comes out?(wink,wink and fingers crossed).

I guess that I could use my imagination but your writing is way better. Its like a written show where your writing provides the images although I am reading words.

How about it? Making it work in London for the boys. The many challenges of years apart where each has grown and a daughter in the mix,could it work???..............and they could always vacation in Britin.

(fingers and toes crossed - hoping and wishing)



Author's Response:

Hello my dear Reader,

A huge thank you for your wonderful words of encouragement - they mean the world to me. I am ecstatic that people like my writing and want more of it.

As for the sequel...after reading all the amazing comments on this story, especially the epilogue, I've been giving it some serious thought. The thing is that I've never expected this story to be this popular, so I've alwasy intended it to be a stand-alone tale. Now though...the thoughts of a sequel won't leave my mind. Since it'll have to be set in England, I'll have to do some research (probably a lot of it) and I'll have to figure out a way to tell an interesting story. So, if I do write it, it won't be written as fast as this one. I know it's not a very clear answer, but that the best one I have at the moment.

Thank you again for all your support.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 21, 2011 05:49 AM · On: Sunny

"Good. Because you are not Ilsa in this scenario – I am!" 

That was a surprise. Well done!



Author's Response:

Oh, thank you, no sleep. I am really glad you liked this little twist.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: kellydeer (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 05:49 AM · On: Epilogue

OK...I understand your reasoning for ending the story the way you did, but seriously...a sequel has to be forthcoming or I just can not go on any longer.

Absolutely wonderful...you must now give us the journey of B/J's epic reunion!



Author's Response:

Thank you so very much Kellydeer,

Althought I didn't originally intend to write a sequel, now I am seriously thinking about it. I hope I'll be able to come up with an interesting enough plot and we'll see. Thank you again for reading, reviewing and supporting my story!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: November 21, 2011 05:11 AM · On: Sunny

Fascinating how you are getting Gus to London. Great plot and some many chapters.....I think an early Thanksgiving gift. Thank you.



Author's Response:

Glad you like it, my gentle reader! Tank you for commenting.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Gina Marie (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 04:35 AM · On: Epilogue

 I liked this ending! It's filled with hope!  I do hope you write some more. If not a sequel, another story. I loved Gus in this story.  

Thanks for sharing

Gina Marie



Author's Response:

Thank you Gina Marie!

Your comment means a great deal to me, especially coming from such a prolific author such as yourself. I am a huge, huge fan of "Return to Me", "Broken Open" & "Before there was you, there was you", so your encouragement to continue writing is absolutely amazing.

Thank you very much for your reviews and support!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: wordshipper (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 04:33 AM · On: Epilogue

I was loving this story so much! Then out of the blue, it ended. Hate when that happens!



Author's Response:

Oh, wordshipper, I am very sorry you were disappointed. I knew the ending wouldn't please everyone, but it felt right to me, so I went with my instincts. There've been some interest in a sequel, which I am seriously considering writing, provided I can come up with a good enough plot and enough "meat" for a proper B & J reunion. So, if and when that happens, I hope you will give it a chance.

I do want to thank you for reading, reviewing and supporting my story. It meant a lot to me!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Armandyouidiot (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 04:08 AM · On: Epilogue

I was completely surprised by what Brian had done - though the huge romantic gesture is so him - surprised and delighted!  What a perfect apology speech!  Justin’s daughter is adorable.  I am so happy for them.  I am going to miss this and your wonderful writing!  



Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Armandyouidiot! I am inordinately pleased that you enjoyed the ending of this story. Thank you for your wonderful review and for supporting this story, as well as my writing.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: 4depthoflove (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 03:48 AM · On: Epilogue

Well Vin, you certainly surprised me, and I'm not sure how I feel about it exactly. I am glad that you told us upfront that you would explain in your ending A/N, or else I may have been pitching a bit of a fit.

While I agree with your logic that this story belongs to Gus, I feel more than a little slighted that we didn't get to see Brian struggle to come to this decision and put his plan into action - rather than the very abrupt transition from Brian coming to terms with what Gus was saying, and then finding Justin, and arriving at this scene. I think perhaps with one chapter between chapter 10 and this chapter, I could even have made peace with not getting to experience the reunion journey itself that will undoubtedly take place from here (although if you ever decide to write it as a separate story, I think it would be delightful).

I look forward to reading more of your stories in the future. Please don't be upset by my rather confused reaction to this ending. It's just that for most of us, we hate to  miss even a minute of what our boys experience, and when we think of all the moments we may have missed, we really want to know! I know...greedy, right?

Keep the stories coming,

loving life,

Charle



Author's Response:

Dear Charle,

I would never, never, EVER be upset at someone's honest opinion. Thank you for being honest with me and I truly appreciate your thoughtful comment. I'm sorry that you were disappointed, that was a fear of mine with ending the story where I did - I knew it wouldn't please everyone. The thing is that it always felt right to me. Before I started writing individual chapters, I had an outline and then about 15 pages of notes and from the very beginning it was my plan to end the story like this, because it felt so very right to me. I DO understand, however, where you are coming from and after reading a number of othersimilar comments, I think that a sequel isn't out of the realm of possibility. I'll just have to seriously think about it, plot it out and hopefully come up with something that would explain everything that's missing here and will take the story futher. It's funny, I thought this story was going to be a small something that no one would be interested in reading and I was completely blown away by the amazing, amazing response, which only makes me want to write more and better.

Thank you, again, for reading, for your wonderful reviews (including this one) and, especially, for your support and encouragement.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: marietta (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 03:39 AM · On: Epilogue

Well I was expecting a little more of BJ, but this ending is their beginning. And as you said, this was Gus' POV. But, I'm still hungry for some more of them, so maybe you will reconsider to write a sequel with this last chapter as the beginning of a new story. For now, thanks for giving us this journey with our darling boys. Metka



Author's Response:

Thank you, Metka, very much for your incredible support, your reviews and encouragement. I keep repeating the same words in every response (I am sorry about that), but that's exactly how I feel about the overwhelming support that I've received. Because of reviews such as yours, I want write more and better.

Thank you again!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: stellakinney (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 03:30 AM · On: Epilogue

Really? The end? No please, you are too good at writing! This story must go on, please, think again, it's such a beautiful fic it's a shame finish it here :)



Author's Response:

Thank you, Stellakinney, for your amazing words. I am already thinking about a sequel because people want one, amazingly enough. I hope I'll be able to come up with a decent story and if/when it's written you will give it a chance.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: lola (Anonymous) · Date: November 21, 2011 03:06 AM · On: Prologue

I join the chorus of the people asking for a sequel, or another serie of this story with Brian and Justin's (and maybe the other members of the gang) POV. This story is amazing and it makes me crave for more, so pleaaaaase don't let us hanging like that !



Author's Response:

Thank you, lola! It means so much to me that readers like my writing and want more of it. I am DEFINITELY thinking about a sequel. It'll probably take me a bit of time to come up with a good enough story.

Thank you so much for all your support!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 03:03 AM · On: Epilogue

Darn, I'm sorry it's over, happy with the ending.  Surely you can write about Gus and Sunny in London and their adventures???  Maybe get the whole gang over too???



Author's Response:

Oh, thank you YumYumPM!

I am so very glad you aren't disappointed with the ending. Thank you so, so much for reading, commenting and supporting this story. Reviews/comments like yours, more than anything, make me want to write more and more. Based on the interest, I am considering writing a sequel and hope to come up with a decent enough story.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: kellydeer (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 02:58 AM · On: Photographs & Other Things

“Gus...I want you to kiss me... I want you to kiss me like they kissed in ‘Casablanca’... I want you to kiss me in black and white...”

What an absolutely amazing line! I love it!!! And I also agree that modern Hollywood has lost the art of a truly amazing, fully clothed kiss!

You go girl! You are such an amazing storyteller & I hope to see many more wonderful B/J tales from you in the future!!!



Author's Response:

Thank you kellydeer. I am so glad you liked that scene. It's a favorite of mine.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: November 21, 2011 02:33 AM · On: Epilogue

good story and I realize it was from gus's pont of view, but a couple more chapters or maybe a sequel would be making me happy.  I like to have thing sresolved in these stories not up-ended.  oh well!!



Author's Response:

Oh, no! I disappointed you. I'm sorry, truly. I was hoping to avoid that. On the whole the ending is not THAT open ended - I mean the boys live next door to each other and Justin is clearly open to possibilities. And as an unwavering BJ shipper my thoughts are that they WILL end up together regardless. However, if anyone wants to have them just stay friends, they could interpret the ending like that also.

As for the sequel...Can't promise anything there, since I never expected this story to sort of take off like it did. If there's interest, I'll seriously think about it, but it would depend on whether or not I do it justice. I wouldn't want to write something just for the sake of having a sequel, if it's not any good.

 

Thank you for all your support and your wonderful comments!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: 4depthoflove (Signed) · Date: November 21, 2011 02:01 AM · On: Dad

love the way this chapter is leading to the family reuniting as Gus so desperately wants - and how well it shows that the changes in Brian did not go away once he and Justin split - he hears Gus - really listened, gave merit where it was due, and was willing to act on it outside his comfort zone - really nice writing! thanks

loving life,

Charle



Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Charle, for another amazing review! It means a great deal to me!

I hope you'll enjoy what's coming next and I hope you'll share your opinion with me.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: annev (Anonymous) · Date: November 20, 2011 11:38 PM · On: Dad

Great story.  People are going to curse me, but I think it would be very interesting if Brian met someone while Gus is away.  That would complicate things nicely.



Author's Response:

Thank you, annev! Lol about the cursing bit. I don't think anyone would curse you, per se, but they would probably shake their heads a little.  :)  My thinking is that Brian had 12 years to meet someone and he wasn't interested, so......as an unabashed and total BJ fangirl/shipper, I'd want Brian to go get his man back, personally.

I'd be very interested to know what you think of the end of this story. I hope you'll share your thoughts with me.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: I'mback (Anonymous) · Date: November 20, 2011 11:15 PM · On: Dad

mmmmmmm o.k. not big on the gang get togather, more on the brain and justin meeting and the child that justin have. where is justin best friend and his mother in this story just asking?  mmmmmmm



Author's Response:

Hi, I'mback,

Getting the family back together was one of Gus's wishes, so the fact that he's succeeding in his endeavor was one of the main points to the story. B & J getting together was another thing Gus wanted (if not in a realtionship, than at least for a face-to-face conversation), so he achieved that as well. As for Jennifer and Daphne, I left them out of the story on purpose, because Justin severed all ties with the gang. Therefore, it would be very logical to assume that his mother and best friend wouldn't keep in contact either after what happend. I hope that answers your questions and I sincerely hope you'll enjoy the rest of the story.

Please continue to share your thoughts with me and thank you very much for your review!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: November 20, 2011 11:05 PM · On: Dad

Hi, Dear - You are doing an outstanding job on this story!  I can see Gus and Brian having that heart-to-heart conversation in my mind's eye because you have described it so well.  And it goes without saying that I am eagerly anticipating the boys' eventual talk also.  You know me well enough to know I always want those two together forever.  Congrats on all the reviews - they are well deserved!  You have crafted this so well.:)



Author's Response:

Thank you, Kim, for another amazing review. I am very glad I was able to make their conversation realistic. And I am so very happy this hasn't been a disappointment so far. We'll see what the response to the epilogue will be...

Thanks again!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: November 20, 2011 09:50 PM · On: Dad

Yeah!!! Things are going in the right direction, hopefully it will continue that way, though a few bumps in the road do make for great stories.  Love how mature Gus is.  The family dinner!!!  This time let's hope Brian manages to quell any disgruntalled family members.  I'll be cheering for you.



Author's Response:

Think you YumYumPM, for another amazing review! God, I am actually kind of scared to post the last chapter, but I sincerely hope you, as well as, the rest of my gentle readers will understand my reasoning. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: wordshipper (Signed) · Date: November 20, 2011 09:26 PM · On: Dad

The suspense......



Author's Response:

Nooooo....no suspense... there isn't supposed to be any suspense....LOL! Gus found out everything, so...I guess the suspense is about B & J, which is understandable.

Thank you, wordshipper, for reading, commenting and supporting my story!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: marietta (Signed) · Date: November 20, 2011 09:12 PM · On: Dad

Well, you made me cry again, finally Gus gets all the answers, and everybody is admitting their role in the whole fiasco. From now on it will be easier for Brian to admit his mistake and go for the love of his life. And I hope that when he confront Justin that all the cards will be put on the table and either they will move together as a couple, or admit that maybe they could stay friends. I'm for the first option. Love it a lot, Metka



Author's Response:

Thank you, Metka, for your wonderful review. I am so, so glad readers like this chapter. As for a B&J reunion...well, you'll have to judge for yourself how that turns out, but I do hope you'll like it too. That chapter is coming up in just a little bit.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Gina Marie (Signed) · Date: November 20, 2011 08:11 PM · On: Dad

omg this chapter made me cry!  Loved it!  Can't wait to see the 'reunion'.  Loving Gus and Sunny



Author's Response:

Dear Gina Marie! Thank you so very, very much. Your words mean a lot to me. I hope you'll like the 'reunion'.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Armandyouidiot (Signed) · Date: November 20, 2011 08:00 PM · On: Dad

What a great chapter!  So emotional!  Gus’ speech was so passionate and Brian’s explanation tore me up, to think it took him back to the terror of being in the ambulance.  It was wonderful how Gus got through to Brian.  I am cheering his triumph!



Author's Response:

Thank you for you wonderful review, Armandyouidiot!  I am incredibly happy this chapter didn't disappoint.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Armandyouidiot (Signed) · Date: November 20, 2011 07:29 PM · On: Sunny

Poor Gus, how devastating!  Now they are faced with a situation like when Justin went to New York.  Loved his "I am not going to do it!"  I hope his idea works!



Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: RiCa20 (Signed) · Date: November 20, 2011 07:08 PM · On: Dad

Greaat storyy...looking forward to the next one



Author's Response:

Thank you RiCa20! Just to clarify, next chapter or next story? One more chapter is coming up later today. As for next story - that's coming up soon also.

Thank you for your support!

Vin

Reviewer: reiselust161 (Signed) · Date: November 20, 2011 06:37 PM · On: Dad

Way you go Gus!!! Wonderful chapter, continue soon!



Author's Response:

Thank you, reiselust161! I'm glad you thought Gus did good.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: November 20, 2011 04:44 PM · On: Dad

whew!! finally!!  this story is just the BEST!  Love it, can't wait for more chapters.  Your writing is the best!!!



Author's Response:

Thank you so, so very much, Linda. I greatly appreciate all your comments and support.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: November 20, 2011 11:37 AM · On: Sunny

I knew you'd figure out some way to get them to London!!!  But just how Gus manages to justify it to his family is going to be the real trick. 

 

PS- 1- you would never disappoint anyone, this tale is GREAT.

2-  Sorry RL threw you a curve, muses do that sometimes (wink)



Author's Response:

Dear YumYumPM,

You comment somewhat soothed my anxiety - thank you! As for RL, it wasn't the muse. The muse was, in fact, clamoring for attention, but my RL work had to take precedence. Thank God this week is over and I can write again!

Thank you a thousand times for your support.

Vin

P.S. Gus's explanation is coming up in the next chapter. :)

Reviewer: cherub68 (Signed) · Date: November 16, 2011 03:27 PM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

Knew I didn't like Lindsay for a reason! Glad you've given us a little ray of light, for the future. So looking forward to more.



Author's Response:

Thank you, Cheru68!

I'm working on the next chapter now. Hopefully will post tonight or tomorrow at latest. I am somewhat terrified to disappoint anyone who has been supporting the story, so it's taking me a it longer to post.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: November 16, 2011 05:46 AM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

Thank goodness that Daniel Fletcher(RIP) has passed.For a while I was worried that this would not have a BJ ending. Now I can see the possiblility of it, however, I would still prefer the journey to it. 

Absolutely Fabulous reading........

 



Author's Response:

Thank you, dear Reader, for a wonderful compliment. Yeah, I killed off the poor man, may he rest in fanfiction peace. The only thing I will say is that I am always and forever a BJ shipper and those two characters belong together. The End. In the context of this particular story....we'll have to see.... *wink, wink*

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Armandyouidiot (Signed) · Date: November 16, 2011 05:24 AM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

I liked the way both parts of the story moved along here.  The way you described the roots of Lindsay’s actions is thorough and thus very satisfying. Her selfish, traitorous actions are heartbreaking.  Gus was admirably kind to her.


"He's dead, Gus!" Sunny exclaimed somewhat excitedly, which was completely incongruous with what she actually said." LOLOL



 



Author's Response:

Thank you for yet another wonderful comment, Armandyouidiot (btw, I love your handle...there must be a story there...)!

My thoughts on Lindsay in this story were that she's one of those people that consciously takes the easy road and is therefore perpetually dissatisfied with her situation and rather than blame herself for her choices, she blames others for their success. Or maybe I am overanalysing...lol...oh well, it happens.

As for Gus being kind... yeah, I thought that Gus being mad at everyone on Justin's or Brian's behalf would only create more problems. Gus wants to solve things, not perpetuate the sad situation his family is in. His route to a happy togetherness with family is forgiveness.

Thank you again,

Vin

Reviewer: Meggi63 (Anonymous) · Date: November 16, 2011 05:12 AM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

Yes...I knew Lindsay was jealous of Brians and Justins happiness and purposely destroyed it. Such a cheap and nasty thing to do. She is a real bitch.

It made me sad that Justins partner died, but now I have a little bit hope, that Justin will talk and listen to Gus. Maybe there still is a chance to get Brian and Justin together again, to be happy again. I'm sure they still love each other.

Gus and Sunny are so cute together. *sigh*

More soon, please! :)



Author's Response:

Thank you, dear Meggi63!

Oh, I am so glad Gus and Sunny are cute, rather than nauseating... LOL! I was so afraid that I'll get them somehow "wrong" and turn off the readers. Your validation means a great deal to me.

Yeah, Lindsay was a total bitch, but I hope I was able to portray her remorse and at least allude to the fact that 12 years of guilt had changed her for the better. If I didn't...oh, well...maybe next time!  :)

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Armandyouidiot (Signed) · Date: November 16, 2011 05:09 AM · On: Resolve

This is such a good story and your writing so engaging, I find myself drawn to argue with the characters!  (It is unreasonable to expect Justin to have waited around after those long, silent moments, or done anything different, Gus!)  LOL  I am hoping there will be some serious groveling from all of them for his forgiveness. 



Author's Response:

Oh, thank you so very much Armandyouidiot!

It's extremely gratifying to know that what I wrote engaged you so much. When I read something good, I find myself 'talking' to the characters also (I know I've done that plenty when reading Predec2's and Cynical21's stories), so the fact that you did that with Gus, is an enormous compliment to me.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Jay (Anonymous) · Date: November 16, 2011 02:34 AM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

I am really enjoying your story. I can't wait for more



Author's Response:

Thank you very, very much Jay!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Dioramanya (Anonymous) · Date: November 16, 2011 02:30 AM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

You gave us a new mystery : the little girl's name. I really hope it isn't Brianna. It would be disrespectful toward Brian and Daniel to raise the child of the actual boyfriend and named her after his ex-boyfriend. I saw even worst : Renesmee. Really disappointing.

I can't wait to see when Gus will succed to make Brian talk about Justin.



Author's Response:

Hi Dioramanya,

Funny you should mention that...LOL. My original idea WAS naming the kid Brianna, but I wasn't sure whether or not it would work. I've been going back and forth on that pretty much since the beginning, which is one of the reasons her name was 'missing' from this chapter. It wasn't because I was trying to create a mistery, actually, but because I was still so very unsure of the name. After reading your very accurate comment (yes, it would be on the disrespectful side) I decided to go ahead and scratch Brianna off the list of possibles. But... since the moment of revealing her name in a natural-sounding situation has passed, I'll have to leave it for the epilogue (which is close at hand, thankfully). So, this complitely unintentional mystery continues.  LOL

Thanks for commenting!

Vin

Reviewer: marietta (Signed) · Date: November 15, 2011 11:40 PM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

For the first time in many years of reading stories about BJ, the revelation you gave in Lindsay's speech and honest answers she gave to Gus, WOW, you finally described her in all her "glory", and to revel that once she was very jealous woman, and the awful thing she did to BJ never lessen the guilt she is feeling still after 12 years. Most of all, I loved the ending of this chapter, Gus maybe looks like Brian, but he is not afraid to show his feelings, and he is prepared to shout them for world to hear it. Now I'm waiting for Justin's grand entrance. Metka



Author's Response:

Thank you so much Metka for your wonderful comment. I'm so glad you enjoyed Lindsay's part of the story. I hope you'll like the rest too.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: ycorgigirl (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 09:35 PM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

I just recently discovered this story and I have to tell you that I am thoroughly enjoying it.  I can't wait until the next installment.  Thanks for sharing it with us.



Author's Response:

Thank you very much, ycorgigirl!

I truly hope you'll enjoy the rest of it too.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: ls1966 (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 03:47 PM · On: Prologue

Love this story, looking forward to the next chapter ;-)

 

Linda



Author's Response:

Thank you very much, Linda! It means a lot to me.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: jizabel (Signed) · Date: November 15, 2011 02:10 PM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

Wow, this srory is really amazing... I cannot wait for them to meet again. And Justin having a little girl was a nice twist. I really hate Lindsay and Michael right now what they did years ago is unforgivabble. Thank you for the quick updates and sharing this fabulous story with us.



Author's Response:

Thank you, jizabel for a great comment! I means a lot to me that you are enjoying it still. I will do my best to continue updating quickly.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: 4depthoflove (Signed) · Date: November 15, 2011 11:48 AM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

oh - how naughty of you to end it here - more - I want more - soon please!

this story is spellbinding

loving life,

Charle



Author's Response:

Oh, Charle, thank you! I will do my very best to justify your wonderful compliment in the subsequent chapters.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 11:44 AM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

I must confess. I was hoping Justin stayed happy and content with his husband and kid in England. I would want no part in dealing with Brian and his family again. I would keep a safe distance. So I was disappointed that Daniel was dead.

I have to see how Brian can make up for this one. I still feel he should have stepped up to the plate. It was his friends that screwed it up.



Author's Response:

Dear nosleep,

Firstly, thank you for a lovely comment. Secondly, you are probably the only one in Daniel's camp (LOL), because most of the readers desperately want BJ together. As a BJ shipper, I must confess that most of the time so do I. In this particular story it can really go either way, so I hope you'll stick around to the end to see what happens.

Thank you again!

Cheers, Vin

Reviewer: wordshipper (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 11:38 AM · On: Prologue

I can't get enough of this story!



Author's Response:

Thank you so very much, wordshipper! I truly appreciate it.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: linda (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 11:22 AM · On: Mama's Story and Other Developments

go to london gus and find jus.  this chapter makes me totally happy.  can't wait for more installments.  your writing leaves me mesmerized. :)



Author's Response:

OMG, thank you so much Linda for a wonderful compliment. I so hope that you'll continue to like it.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: November 15, 2011 10:25 AM · On: Resolve

The story in unfolding nicely.  What adults are supposed to do,


and what sometimes happens in real life ……….


        


         “They are supposed to be adults, for fuck's sake!


        They are supposed to be smarter, more mature, 


        stronger, braver, less... well, less stupid!"


 


Well now Gus knows, it ‘ain’t true.  People part for some of


the dumbest reason, and sometimes after many years they


don’t remember why.


 


The expression I like, and we often use is here at home is:


     “shit happens.”


That seems to be a good way of describing what  happened.


 


Thanks for the terrific chapters.  By the way –  a story driven by


dialogue is just fine and you handle it very well.  It moves the


story along, easy to read, easy to follow;  it is just not idle


chatter.


 


Anyway, one more time, thanks for the story, it has turned out


to be really terrific.


 


DavidR



Author's Response:

Thank you DavidR, for you wonderful response. You are absolutely right about people fighting for stupid reasons and not remembering what the hell happend in the first place. And the "shit happens" expression, God, how true it can really be! That was kind of a perfect way to explain it all, so thank you for reminding me of that wonderful saying.

I am truly glad you like the story. It means a lot to me.

 

Thank you!

Vin

Reviewer: I'mback (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 05:55 AM · On: Resolve

mmmmmLet's see Lindsay and Mel divorce Why?

12 years, now really! over two faced Michael and Lindsay imature bullshit comment? like gus said justin should have told all of them to fuck off and deck Michael.  But 12 years for Brian and justin, what's the real resaon?mmmmmm



Author's Response:

Hi, I'mack and thank you for your review.

Yeah, I agree that 12 years is a long time to be apart, especially over an argument. So, I concede that a certain amount of suspention of disbelief is required to enjoy the story. I tried to make is as plausible as possible as far as the argument is concerned and don't forget, Emmett does say that in the end it wasn't so much about the argument or the infidelity accusations, it was more about a perceived lack of trust, of pride getting in the way and of being too stubborn to bend. I've seen relationships break up in RL because of trust issues, so its entirely possible that it can happen in a fanfic.

I hope you'll continue reading and sharing your thoughts with me.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Reader (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 03:59 AM · On: Resolve

Absolutely beautiful writing...this reminds me of the saying ' Sticks and stones break bones but words break relationships.' Hopefully, words will mend them also.



Author's Response:

Oh, dear Reader,

Thank you for your wonderful comment. Great quote/saying, by the way, especially since I've seen the 'words break relationships' bit in RL. Thank you and I hope you'll enjoy the next installment.

 

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Meggi63 (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 03:14 AM · On: Resolve

I'm glad Gus has Sunny at his side to talk about everything he found out.
Poor Gus, I can understand it's hard to believe his mom did such a malicious thing on purpose.
Yeah...he must to talk to her and confront her with his knowledge.
Go Gus go!
Oh and I totaly agree with nosleep, your story deserves as many reviews a possible as well as a blue ribbon. It has been some excellent story telling, a true page turner. Your dynamics of Brian's little family was an interesting take and not explored enough. They all have a connection to Brian, that appeared occasionally, on the possessive side. I always thought Lindsay was worse than Michael in their fixation on Brian. She was dangerous in that she was sneakier in her interference in Brian and Justin's relationship (I  have never forgiven her for that last episod) neither did I!

Thank you so much for sharing!



Author's Response:

Dear Maggi63,

Thank you so very, very much for all of your reviews and especially for this one. It mean so, so much to me that you think I deserve a ribbon. I'll try to not let it go totally to my head! LOL!

I'm very happy that you like Gus - the whole story really hinges on him being an interesting character.

Thank you again, and I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the story.

Cheers,

Vin

 

 

Reviewer: Meggi63 (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 02:54 AM · On: Emmett's Story

I'm so upset and disappointed right now. My heart is broken and I could cry for the pain and hurt Lindsay caused Brian and Justin, in  purposely mentioning Ethan.
She is such a jealous and malicious bitch. I could slap her straight in her ugly face.
I'm curious to what she has to say to her defense.




Author's Response:

Oh, Meggi63, don't cry! My suggestion is to get a QAF DVD out of your stash (hopefully you have one), take the case that has Lindsay's picture on it, take the DVD out for safekeeping and then slap away! LOL!

I am so glad you are enjoying this story.

 

Thank you very much,

Vin

Reviewer: Meggi63 (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 02:25 AM · On: Uncle Mike's Story

*shakes head*

Stupid Mikey, I can't believe he said this unbelievable hurtful and cruel words again. No wonder that Justin left, because Brian has not responded. But Brian was too shocked to react, and then he was disappointed that Justin has so little faith in him.

It's no big surprise that Lindsay had a hand in it.

*shakes head again*



Author's Response:

Thank you for your review!

Yes, Mikey alwasy stuck me as a "say first, think later" kind of person, which is why I thought he'd be the perfect choice to say the very worst and then regret it deeply.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 01:59 AM · On: Resolve

OOPS! I forgot to add my name to the last review.

"Mama, we need to talk."

I reviewd each chapter although I had read all 7 chapters before I began. This story deserves as many reviews a possible as well as a blue ribbon. It has been some excellent story telling, a true page turner. Your dynamics of Brian's little family was an interesting take and not explored enough. They all have a connection to Brian, that appeared occasionally, on the possessive side. I always thought Lindsay was worse than Michael in their fixation on Brian. She was dangerous in that she was sneakier in her interference in Brian and Justin's relationship (I  have never forgiven her for that last episod, LOL).

GREAT STORY!

 I can't wait for the next chapter!



Author's Response:

OMG, thank you, nosleep!

You have no idea how MUCH your words mean to me. Thank you for every one of your reviews and your words of encouragement.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Meggi63 (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 01:57 AM · On: Deb's Story

OMFG! I'm in love with your amazing story and I'm too wanna find out more about all the things that caused B/J's breakup.
It makes me sad, that the so called family erased Justin completly from their lives.
I hope Gus will be more successful with Mikey for details.



Author's Response:

Thank you so much! I hope later chapters will provide more details on what happend.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 01:44 AM · On: Emmett's Story

"Yeah, it was. It was like a bucket of icy water was thrown on us all because we all suddenly shut up. We were all paralyzed with...I don't know...angry fear?"

I always liked Emmett. I can see everyone being shocked. No one would suspect anyone to say something so malicious. It was probably a wake up call fo them to really look at themselves and what they were doing, but as Emmett said, they were too shocked to respond to it.

I can see Brian forgiving his friends. They were the only family he had and had always been there for him, and with Justin gone, he had no one else.



Author's Response:

Thank you so much, my gentle reader, for your lovely response. Comments such as yours encourage me immensely!

Thank you,

Vin

Reviewer: Meggi63 (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 01:41 AM · On: Photographs & Other Things

Gus and Sunny are so cute, they're realy great together.
It is very interesting that Brian kept "this stuff". He is so not over Justin!
I wonder why Lindsay got extremely upset because of Gus question.
I'm so hooked!



Author's Response:

Thank you so, so much, Meggi63.

I'm happy you are 'hooked' and hope the rest of the story will continue to be interesting.

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: Meggi63 (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 01:26 AM · On: Meeting Brian Kinney

Gus's girlfriend seems very nice and her smile...a reminder of Justin and his sunshine smile comes to mind.
Like father like son. :)



Author's Response:

I was going for a little bit of an echo there. Glad you caught it and enjoyed it.

Thanks,

Vin

Reviewer: Meggi63 (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 01:11 AM · On: Prologue

I wonder what horrible lie caused Justin to react like this, to leave Brian for good. *sigh*



Author's Response:

Thank you Meggi63 for giving this story a chance!

Cheers,

Vin

Reviewer: nosleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2011 12:58 AM · On: Uncle Mike's Story

"That Brian would be so much better off if Chris Hobbs had finished the job."

Mikey had come a long way from where he started, but he showed his true colors at that moment. And again, all was fogiven, but the same courtisy could not be given to Justin by Brian.

"Then he said that he was done, just done...with all of us. And then Brian said fine, he can just go to hell."

I think that it was a cumination of things that did the trick. Maybe he saw the family's continual interference in their lives as something he could no longer put up with, and when it came down the line, Brian would put them first as evident by his not responding to Mikey's vicious attack.



Author's Response:

Thank you so much, nosleep, for your thoughtful comments. They mean a lot to me!

Cheers,

Vin

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