I just love this story, it is one of the best I have read. I really like the angst that goes along with having Brian in another relationship. As long as they find their way back to eachother eventually. d84;💕😉😘

Wow! I just finished Choice/Consequences what a powerful and wonderfully written story! I would never have known english isnt your first language, or that this was the first story you ever wrote.  And while I'm not normally a fan of Brian or Justin with someone else, this was so well written that I couldnt help falling in love with Aidan. Yet you never lost the essence of who Brian & Justin are, you delivered a story that truly showed the depth of the love they shared, even with all that happened in their lives, and the time and distance that separated them!  I cant wait to read more of your work!  Keep writing! Candy

Author's Response:

Hey Candy!

I was so happy to see your review, thank you for giving this story a chance. It is a story very close to my heart, since as you say, it's the first one I ever written and the subject is very important to me. I loved writing Aidan, so I'm thrilled you could connect to his character as well.

Thank you again :) Hugs from France <3 

 

 

i'm slowly falling in love with Aiden. he seems so good for Brian. i'll be sad when they separate and Brian gets back with Justin. on to the next chapter for me.

I can heardly read, crying so much.  Poor Brian, poor Aiden

Author's Response:

I'm sorry! <3 <3 <3

I am crying for Brian and Aiden

I am glad that brian has feelings for Aiden.  I like him better than Justin.  To me Justin was always a selfish brat, first Ethan and all that stuff

I hope Aidan will be good for Brian, better than selfish Justin

Very touching story. I liked it, congratulations! And thank you.

Author's Response:

Thank you for letting me know Judit :) It's always a pleasure to know readers are still discovering this story.

Hugs from France

~alois~

What a compelling story. I was so riveted by it, so beautiful, almost like a poetry.

Great job, Alois:)

Author's Response:

Hi Nadine!

Sorry it took me so long to respond to you.

I'm so happy you enjoyed this tale, which is really close to my heart since it's the first story I have ever written. I'm still humbled new readers discover it, and even more thrilled to know it could touch you! Thank you so much for letting me know, you're the best :D

* Hugs from France *

 

As someone who has dealt with Alzheimer's in one way or another all her life ( my great grandmother had it, and it was my mother's passion/specialty as a geriatric social worker), I was very moved by how you wove it into this story. I will admit I had a very difficult time starting this story because I knew that Brian would love another man. However, you pulled me in and I must say I'm excited to read some more of your work. Thanks for this beautiful story.

Author's Response:

Alzheimer has also been a constant in my life. Thats' probably why I wrote about it. I'm happy, though, that this story could move you, even if I understand that for all B/J shippers, it's a hard read. I had hate words for it, but I'm very proud and protective of this story, which is my first and my 'baby' if i can say that. And my english was so bad at the beginning! Anyway, thank you very much for having taken the time to tell me how you felt, it means a lot :) I have a WIP in progress (I remember your review on it too, thank you!) and a few other short stories out there, I hope you will like them :)

* hugs from France *

"I can feel it Brian, it's beginning to invade my mind..." that's when I lost it...

My Gram had Alzheimer's and even though I was only a teenager when it was first diagnosed, we were very close & it was heartbreaking...it's been 32 years since she passed but I can remember her not knowing any of us...and wondering how scary it must have been for her. Sometimes she'd even wake up thinking she was still a little girl in Italy & only speak Italian. I miss her everyday...

Wonderful writing Alois...you should be very proud...

Author's Response:

That letter was hard to write. My grandma had Alzheimer too, and I've been the manager of retirement homes for a few years, so I'm familiar with this awful disease. I'm so sorry to read that your Gram had suffered from Alzheimer :( This is truly so hard to witness, and so hard on the people who don't recognized their loved one...

So, this story is and always will be dear to my heart. Thank you again for sharing all of this with me :)

Okay so I'm thinking that this guy with Noah has to be Aidan's friend Simon...no?

I'm looking forward to this next chapter and the revelations that need to occur.

I was wondering what piece of Justin's art Brian bought when he went to his first show in Paris and where it is...I would think Justin would have seen it already...I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet or is that still to come?

Author's Response:

You clever girl... you will know very very soon!! I hope you will 'enjoy' the last part and revelations of this story.

Hum... actually, about Justin's painting, I think Brian kept it to himself and didn't display it, so Justin hadn't seen it for now. But Brian will eventually come clean about going to his first solo show in Paris between now and the next chapter, even if the story doesn't come back on that. It hasn't been mentioned because Justin's place in Brian's heart was always clear in my twisted author's mind, so it wouldn't have changed anything between them. They have always known what they meant to each other, even when life kept them apart, or even when they felt in love with other men.

This chapter was different for me....I felt like Ted watching or in my case, reading about Brian & Aidan dancing together...how they touched...in the position that Justin should have been with Brian...yes painful in a way...I found myself shutting my eyes after reading the paragraph & picturing Justin instead of Aidan...however life is short and we do need to cherish it...

And I do not hate the way you write Brian & Aidan at all...it's sexy!

Author's Response:

I think one of the thing that I heard a lot about this fic is that it was beautiful and painful at the same time. For all B/J shippers, I know it wasn't an easy ride, but I'm grateful for the beautiful comments I had about Aidan. I love his character. 

Glad that you find this chapter sexy! I hope you will enjoy what's to come :)

I am always so wary about reading non B/J stories, but in this instance I am so glad I did! Absolutely beautiful!

Kim did an amazing job as beta and I enjoyed it so much more after she took over (only because I am a grammar freak!) I can only imagine how difficult it is, though, to write in a language that is not native to you. I would never even attempt it, so kudos to you! You are an extremely talented storyteller & I do wish you would complete Entwined, as I am now dying to read another of your amazing stories.

 

Thank you for this amazing & heartwarming adventure!

Author's Response:

I'm really happy that you liked it. And of course, this story wouldn't have been so good without Kim. She had been a wonderful help and support all along. Writing in English was a real challenge, and I perfectly understand why you enjoyed it better after the first chapters. I have troubles to read them myself LOL. It is the first story I have ever written, and writing it in English was completely insane. But I'm so glad I did.

Thank you for the compliment and your feedback, it means a lot :)

I have just finished reading this story for the second time and just as emotional as the first time. Even though I knew what to expect I still cried again. Truly a beautiful story, heartbreaking and heartwarming. I would love to read more from this amazing author.  I expect to revisit this story again and again.

Author's Response:

Hi my friend... You have no idea what your review means to me.

**smiling like a fool**

Thank your so much for your words :)

Well, that made me cry. And I don't cry easily at all. Oh, Aidan. I loved him before he left and now that love has intensified. My heart just shattered but the fact he had a moment of recognition, as brief and subtle as it was, made me so emotional and so happy. Wonderful chapter. I'm off to read the epilogue.

God, this breaks my heart. I hate the idea of Aidan leaving for this reason and I can't imagine his pain or Brian's. Ugh, this hurts!!!! It really truly hurts.

I hate you.

Just kidding, I love angst so I love you!

I loved this chapter. You wrote their kiss so beautifully. It felt sweet yet major and so intense yet loving. I also loved Brian talking with Gus. I like the idea of Brian becoming close to his son and becoming Gus's confidante. Thank you for this chapter. :)

I can't believe I took such a long break from this story (as well as Kim's story, My Heart's Desire.) Sometimes I tend to get intimidated when I have many more chapters to read and writing tends to take a lot out of me.

I really loved how you handled Brian and Justin here. I love that Justin respects what Brian had with Aidan and realizes that he needs to come to terms with the end of that relationship. I also love that Brian asked him out. This indicates to me that they may take it slow in their next attempt in a relationship. Thank you for writing such a fresh story!

Author's Response:

Hi my friend! Thank you for having the courage to kep reading this story. I have some difficulties to read more than a few stories at a time myself, especially when they're long ones (if I can't read them in one go, I tend to forget too many details about a story). So thank you for being so persistent! I hope everything is going well for you :) Take care

“Good night.” They shot the door on their way out.

it should be shut not shot

Author's Response:

Thanks. I've corrected it. Thankfully, there are no other mistakes after chapter 6 (I dodn't have a beta at first) Hope you enjoy the read! Big hugs 😊

Ah, Brian. He's so confused and torn right now. I feel for him.

Author's Response:

He is. But in the long run, confronting his feelings will be a good thing, so... ;) Thank you again for taking the time to read and comment Anne! 

Big hugs

~alois~

Hi Alois was sick in bed so I thought I would read your story again I forgot how beautiful your story was....are you going to do another story in the near future If you are I can't wait

Author's Response:

Hi Tasha! It's so good to hear from you my friend :) thank you for letting me know you still enjoy the story on a second read, it makes me very happy! To be honest, I'm not sure if I'm going to write another story or not. RL is really consuming and while I wanted to write Consequences as the plot was in my head for a long time, I must admit it wasn't easy. I won't write anything if not for a good plot and right now, my muse is gone :( And my life is crazy! But your review is such a treasure for me :) who knows what the future might hold... 

I really hope you're feeling better and that everything is good for you.

Take care:)

~alois~

Yes, Rise 'n Shine, that´s the humble me :). It will be a nice gathering in Cologne in March 

Author's Response:

Wow! I can't imagine how much work it is, but what a satisfaction it must be for you when the actual event takes place! I've read it had been a huge success and a wonderful moment two years ago...

So, good luck and take care of yourself! :)

You had me in tears here at the last chapter. It is hard to let such an intense story go. You really made a unique and intense storyline and brought the characters to a life of their own. 

Please keep on the good work! I know that writing such thing takes lot of energy. I (and I suppose many more) totally appreciate your work which is a free "entertainment" for us.

 

And keeps the boys alive in our lifes.  <3

Author's Response:

Hi Elke,  I don't know how to say how amazing your support had been during all this ride. And what a rollercoaster it had been! For a first story, I sure will remember it :)

I can't thank you enough for your words, and I really am going to put a warning about needed tissues lol. I hope I will come back with another story, maybe not as intense as this one, but I'd love to write again.

And I want to encourage you for the reunion in Germany (if you're the one organizing it, I might be wrong, but I think you are, aren't you?) because it has to be a lot of work and energy! But what a wonderful purpose it is too :)

* big hugs my friend! *

~alois~

thank you for sharing this wonderful story

I was very touched by reading it

regards from Allemagne

merci beaucoup

Salut

Author's Response:

Hi Chnadrika! I'm delighted to read your words. To know this story has touched some readers is the better present I can dream of :) So, thank you very much for reading and commenting, both are deeply appreciated.

* big hugs to Germany * 

vielen dank :)

~alois~

Beautiful ending of a beautiful story. You had me in tears again. It's definitely in my top 5 of best stories I've read.

Hope to see another story of you in the near future. You're an excellent writer. Please ... * giggles * I want to make another banner for you.

 

Thanks and a big hug.

Marian

 

Author's Response:

Hi Marian! OMG, by now, I feel like I should put a warning about needed tissues as you're not the only one who says that she has cried. I'm so honored you feel like this story is in your top five! I also hope my muse will help me to write another story and if it does, I will definitely ask you for a banner *** smiling ***

Thank you so much for the banner and your support my dear friend, It means more than I can express :)

* hugs you tightly! *

~alois~

Can I just say that I enjoyed this story so much. The last several chapters were amazing, and I apologise for not reviewing on those chapter, but I want you to know I did read them, and loved every word.

I am so glad that you took a ricky chance and wrote this incredible story.

The ending had me in tears. I am heart broken for Aiden's fate, but thirlled for Justin and Brian's happy life together with their entire family being a part of it.

You have also written some quite profound things at times. Things about love and life that I will take with me.

I do hope that you choose to write more, because you are beyond taletned and creative. I commend you for this great work and hope to see more in the future. Well done on this story as well as the ending. It was wonderfully touching. You are grand.

 

Best wishes for the future, Cait

xoxo

Author's Response:

Hi Cait! Wow, I don't know what to say, you're really too kind with me. I'm at a loss of how to express how much your words touch me...

I can only thank you for your support all along this ride and for having taken the chance to read this story in the first place. Your comment here is amazing for me, I'm not sure I deserve it but I'm truly honored that you feel that way.

I hope to write more too, but I have to let my mind find a good plot and unfortunately, I don't know when it will happen! Maybe I will write a collaboration at one point, or I don't know... But either way, you're really too kind with me!

Also, I look forward to read more of you, as soon as RL will let you  :)

Take care and THANK YOU

~alois~

My dear author thank you for sharing this story.i hate to tell you you will write again ...thats what you do and your good at it ..hoping to read your works again soon ...

Author's Response:

Hi my friend! I certainly hope so  too ;) Thank you for letting me know you have enjoyed reading this story, I appreciate it very much :)

* big hugs *

~alois~

 

I really like the way you show a particular scene from many different piv's. very well done! TAG

Author's Response:

Hi Tag! At first, I tried to write this way a lot, but after a while, I realized this story would become really, really long lol No seriously, I'm really glad you enjoy this, even if it's true I don't use it all the time, especially after the end of the first part.

I hope you enjoy the story, the beginning is actually a quite peaceful ride ;) Thank you for your comment, I deeply appreciate it :)

~alois~

Hello! I havent written a review for a long time but I really wanted to give the last one at the end))) What a beautiful, powerful and sometimes really heartbreaking story you created here. It is really one of a kind and is one of my favourite ones for sure, though it made me feel sad more times than I could wish.....  I get though that things dont go always the way a reader wants them to go in the story. And though many chapters were really hard for me to read (especialy as I became very attached to Aidan and to his beautiful relationships with Bri), you still got my whole attention till the very end and didn't dissapoint me ever. You are very gifted with writing and it would be such a loss if you stopped now ... Though I understand why you might need some time to let this story go and rest a bit ... LOL..I feel it myself... and I am not a writer here))) Anyway, hope to read more from you))) I still wish to see Aidan alive and happy one day..... Maybe in some other story....maybe with someone else than Brian.... But it is your shot and I am still very greatful for this particular story. Merci!

Author's Response:

Hi Alex! Firstly, thank you for letting me know you've read until the end :) I admit I was a little stressed as the story went on to see some reviewers had deserted lol. I always asked myself too many questions! I know the plot I've created, especially concerning Aidan, was hard to take for a lot of readers. I wondered sometimes if I wasn't crazy to create a character like Aidan, to expect readers to become attached to him and to finally give him such an horrible fate. It was a risk, and I'm aware readers had a difficult time with it. I understand as it was really difficult to write at times! I've told myself many times that I was crazy to have imagined such a plot, but when I started to write, I promised myself I would not back down. But you have no idea how many times I've wanted to stop! If not for some faithful readers and/or reviewers, and for my wonderful beta, I'm not sure I would have done it.

I'm deeply touched by your words. I'm so happy to see you've enjoyed it, even with all the angst. I perfectly understand when you say it was hard to read! I've smiled when I saw your comment about needed to rest a bit LOL

Thank you so much for this amazing review my friend. Who knows, maybe I will write another story with Aidan as a character? And maybe not but either way, I'm honored that I could touch you with my writing!

* big hugs to you! *

~alois~

 

What can I say that I haven't already said .. You made me cry. Your story is one of a kind and frankly I feel that way about you as an author as well. How can you even think of not writing another story .. do you want me to start crying again .. and not in a good way. 

Author's Response:

Oh Carol, do you have any idea of the wide smile that had made his way on my face while I was reading your review? Your words are so wonderful to me and I can't thank you enough for your amazing support during all this ride.

I'd love to write again, but I'm not good at finding a good plot! Choices and Consequences have been in my head for a long time, I knew exactly where I was going, but now, the page is blank once again; believe me, I'd love to fill it with a lot of ideas! I hope I will, and I'm so honored you want me to keep going ** still smiling like a fool **

THANK YOU so much

~alois~

 

 

 

A perfect ending.  Justin has much to thank Aidan for.  Brian wouldn't be the lover he'd long for all those years ago had he not met Aidan.  Brian caring for Aidan, even as he was so sick is not surprising.  Brian is loyal to his friends.  Having a grandson, named Aidan born on the day of Aidan's passing was fate.  Excellent job.

Author's Response:

Hi my friend! I love your thoughts on this. I want to thank you dearly for your never ending support, you've been amazing with each one of your comment during all this ride :) And I'm so glad that you enjoyed this epilogue!

* big hugs my friend *

~alois~

*applaus*!  That was so beautiful!  What a perfect ending. Thank you for this amazing story!

Author's Response:

Hi Gina Marie! * blushing * thank you so much! The epilogue will be posted soon:)

Your support has been wonderful!

* big hugs* *

~alois~

Well Aiden definitely got the short straw but your message was loud and clear .. The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. 

Author's Response:

Hi Carol! I don't understand the expression 'to get the short straw' lol. Sorry, I'm definitely not an English speaker, even if I try my best... But I do understand perfectly your next words and I can't thank you enough. I'm feeling good, knowing you feel that way.

Thank you so much my friend for your wisdom and kindness.

* big hugs*

~alois~

Oh I am reading this throughteRs so beauitiful

Author's Response:

Hi Chris! I'm sorry, I don't understand trhoughers lol but I'm so glad you find it beautiful. Even if this ending is sad in a way, I wanted to convey the love and make the scene beautiful. I'm so happy you seem to feel it!

Thank you again my dear friend for you support :)

* big hugs *

~alois~

Wonderful.

* sigh * tears are running freely. I'm glad I bought some tissues today.

Oww jeah Aidan recognized Brian for sure.

Thanks for writing this beautiful and emotional story.

 

* hugs *

Author's Response:

Hi Marny,

I hope you could feel the love...Sorry I made you cry, I cried writing it!

Thank YOU my friend for your support all along

* hugs you tightly *

~alois~

I loved this chapter! Brian let his protective and nurturing side come out. He is getting his head out of his ass a little. You know that I love B/J but am open to new loves for them as long as they are well suited for each other and you write Aidan so beautifully. I want to see them grow as a couple and I want to see the conflicts they face along the way. Only time will tell if it will work out or not but either way I am really getting into this story. Great job and a big hug to you!

Author's Response:

Hi Anne! We all know Brian  can be a wonderful man when he really wants to. I'm glad you enjoyed seeing Brian and Aidan's relation grow stronger :)

I'm so happy that brian visit Aiden Justin is such a lovely partner can't believe your almost finish your story it's been beautiful roller coaster 

 

sorry i I don't have much to say it's just I'm lost for words 

 

 

Thanks again Alois 

Author's Response:

Hi Tasha! Never apologize, your words are always so kind and amazing to read :) I can't believe I'm finally finishing this story either. I'm kind of sad and excited at the same time, it's weird!

Thank YOU my friend :)

*big hugs*

~alois~

I had to force myself to read this chapter .. I know what's coming and I really don't want to know. Conversely I'm hiding behind that wall with Brian and on the edge of my seat in awe of the story to this point and the sure knowledge that you'll somehow manage to find the words to do this moment justice .. 

Author's Response:

Hi Carol! I can totally relate to what you're saying, because, while I succeed to write the next chapter pretty fast once I forced myself to sit and write, I had a really hard time doing it in the first place. I was scared not to do it justice and honestly, I wasn't really in the mood either with the last events in France.

But it was also liberating to write the next chapter. I hope I won't disappoint you and I'm honored you think I can do it right. I hope you're right! The epilogue will complete it, too.

Again, thank you so much for your support and your meaningful reviews, I'm so glad to have you as a reader!

* biig hugs my friend *

~alois~

I just love the story. Its absolutely beautiful and on of my fav. Hope b/j stay together. They do right? :) :)

Author's Response:

Hi Barby! Thank you so much for your kind words :) I'm so happy you like this story * happy dance * And no worry, Brian and Justin love each other madly, and it's not going to change any time soon ;)

I hope you will like the end of this story. I will post it soon. Thank you again

* big hugs from France *

~alois~

Hello, my friend!

First I want to express how sorry what happened in your country. It is unfortunate that intolerance and the hatred still permeate the actions of many people worldwide.

Even being in the twenty-first century, the angry people continue to commit hate crimes by the same old reasons and it just saddens me more and more.

Finally, real life allowed me to read this new chapter in its history that I like so much.

I can understand the pain of Simon to see his friend go through this tragic time without the man she loved by her side, but it was a decision of Aidan and Brian certainly never leave him no matter how difficult things would become.

Brian is going through a very painful time in your life and I believe that see Aidan again many painful emotions arise. Justin is love Brian's life, but he also loved Aidan and the current state of health of Aidan will cause extreme pain for him. Fortunately, Brian has Justin at his side giving any emotional support they Brian need for to meet again with Aidan.

I fully understand the reasons for Aidan attitude. It is extremely painful to see someone you love become a shadow of what was, without memories, without emotions, fading slowly.

Aidan loved Brian so that he would not allow him to spend for it. And we know that in place of Aidan, Brian would do exactly the same thing.

Again a great chapter my friend a big hug and lots of peace, Fatima.

Author's Response:

Hi Fatima! I'm so happy to hear from you :) Thank you so much for your kind words. What happened in Paris is insane, and nobody could have foreseen something like this could ever happen...It was so sad and it had plunged the country in such a stupor, especially with the two more hostage takings that had followed the act of these fanatics. I totally agree with you. It is so sad that to this day, people can kill other people while believing it is the right thing to do...

I'm glad you're still enjoying reading this story, even with the painful part of it now. I love your analize of the chapter and its characters. There aren't many chapters left, I'm currently working on chapter 40, and it might be the last one, before the epilogue. I'm not sure yet.

Anyway, thank you very much to take the time to keep reading and to leave me a review, it makes me very happy! I hope everything is good for you and your family.

Take care my dear friend

* big hugs *

~alois~

Hi, my friend!  I don't normally review your work, since I have the privilege of being your beta,  but I couldn'tresist the chance to hopefully be #500. Congratulations on such a,great a a achievement!  Hugs ~ Kim

Author's Response:

Hi Kim! I can barely believe it, and I want to say that this story wouldn't be here if not for you. You've have been such a support since the very beginning, I can't thank you enough for that. But I think my readers already knows how wonderful you are, as an author; or as a beta and a friend.

Thank YOU

Wow Justin is so supportive and loves Brian so much. Aiden loved Brian so much he gave him. Up and sent him back to his lover. Brian has been loved by two men more than most people ever get from one

Author's Response:

Hi Chris! Brian is lucky to have been loved by two wonderful men, even if he is going through a difficult time right now. Thank you as always for beeing so supportive and for the comment 😊 Best wishes to you and your family my friend!

*big hugs*

~alois~

 

Thanks my friend hope you had a awesome New Years .....Brian love for Aiden is so  beautiful it's good that Brian going to see Aiden 

 

thanks again Alois  another great chapter

Author's Response:

Hi Tasha! Happy New Year to you :) And you're right, Aidan loves Brian, I think by now there is little doubt of that. Brian will need Justin by his side more than ever to face Aidan after all these years.

Thank you again for being such a faithful reader and thank you for the feedback, both are greatly appreciated my friend :)

*big hugs*

~alois~

 

This story feels very personal to me and I still can't read the line where Simon explains that Aiden finally 'understood that he would eventually forget you ... And he lost it completely' without weeping. Most people would find that sad I know but I think you would have to have been touched by this disease to fully understand the horror of that reality and to appreciate the weight of guilt and despair Brian is experiencing.

First and foremost this is a love story .. and it's a really good one but the phrase 'With great love comes great pain' couldn't be truer. 

Author's Response:

Hi Carol,

I couldn't agree more with your words. Alzheimer had been a constant in my life for a long time, personnal or prefossionnal and what you say 'I think you would have to have been touched by this disease to fully understand the horror of that reality' is a very true statement.  Also, I was inspired to write the line you're referring to because of a movie I've seen where there is a scene that touched me deeply and that in essence, is the moment when the young woman discovers she will forget the man she loves. The actress was good and the scene...heartbreaking.

In my professionnal like, I always had to be... 'insensitive' is not the right word but it's scary to see that in retirement homes, what the patients are going through when their mind fail them is the norm; so, for a lot of people, it's the norm to forget how hard it can touch people or hurt them (and of course, it's mainly a way to protect themselves.)

This story is painful and heartbreaking for me because of Aidan's fate. But at the same time, maybe it's my way of reconciling this reality with what I've seen. I prefer to write about great love and pain rather than about indifference.  (Or maybe I'm just into BDSM without knowing it lol)

Sorry, I am totally gone with my response here. But I love to read your thoughts. They make me think and are always meaningful ones.

Okay, I will finish my little prose now and I send you my best wishes, for you and your family. I hope you will have a very happy new year. :)

* big hugs my friend *

~alois~

 

Hello, Alois!

I finally managed to resume reading from for your wonderful story.

I'm very sad because of Aidan destination. He won my heart and even already suspicious of the motives that led him to leave Brian's life, I regret what happened to him.

The letter of Aidan is one of the most moving things I've ever read in fandom. Only those who are able to deeply love someone else could make the decision that Aidan took to ensure happiness of Brian.

Justin's reaction is so natural. He can understand the feelings that joined Brian and Aidan, but at the same time suffer from this whole situation.

I really liked the way Brian made it clear to Justin that he is not the "second option".

View Justin alongside Brian on this sad situation, shows how strong and deep love that binds the two men.

A great chapter, my friend. Sad, poignant and very exciting. I believe this is one of the great chapters of this fantastic story.

A big hug, my dear Alois!

Fatima.

Author's Response:

Hi my dear friend! Thank you again to share your thoughts with me, I'm so happy to see your POV. Aidan's letter was very emotional for me to write, I'm glad it could touch you, as well as Brian and Justin's love.

A big hug to you!

~alois~

Looking forward to reading more. I like Aidan so far. I feel for him and I feel for his sister. I am excited to see how Brian's feelings for him progress and if Justin will return to his life in some way too.

Author's Response:

Hi Anne, I'm glad you enjoy it so far! Aidan is a great character for me, like Eric is for you. His feelings for Brian will be more detailed in the next chapters :)

Thank you for your comment, I greatly appreciate it :)

~alois~

Oh look after yourself and your beta. You are both so valuable I for one will wait for your update thanks Chris

Author's Response:

Thank you very much for your kind words Chris. I'm pretty sure Kim joins me here to tell you we're deeply touched by your words :)

Oh, it's getting veeeeery interesting now. Can't wait to read more.

It is so heart breaking

xoxo

Author's Response:

Hi Cait!

Hearbreaking, yes. I do have a tendency for drama, maybe too much sometimes, but my muse is an evil friend ;) I'm gald you're still enjoying this, you have no idea my friend :)

More soon!

* big hugs *

~alois~

Dear Alois,

I've loved your story since the first chapter. I think it is one of the best stories in this fandom ever, and you are an amaizing writter.

This said, the last couple of chapters are being too dramatic. I understad Brians love for Aidan, but as it happened before he has moved on and has been happy with Justin for nearly ten years, so even if he would be sad and feel sorry for Aidan, I think his reaction is over the top. I don't think anybody would react to those kind of news about a former loverthe way you are making Brian react. I could even understand Brian trying to help Aidan but not this kind of devastation.

I don't know if you will be able to understand what I have tried to say, because english is not my first language. Anyway thank you for this wonderful story. I will be waiting for your next chapter., and please do not give up this fandom, you arextoo good

Author's Response:

Hi Amaia,

 

For of all thank you for your kind words :) I'm truly happy you're enjoying this story and your words are so nice to me, I'm doing a happy dance right now ;)

Brian is reacting badly here, and his reaction IS over the top, but  I don't think it's because of what you point at, not in my mind anyway. Firstly, I wrote his immediate reaction, aka it's shock to me. So, yes he doesn't react normally. Secondly, it's not his love for Aidan that makes him reacts that way at that point, it's guilt. In his mind, he let Aidan goes through it alone (even if he couldn't know) and his spontaneous reaction is guilt. I could see him reacting this way at first. However, I perfectly understand you don't. He will realizes soon enough that his reaction isn't really justified, anyway, not like that. He just have to process it, thanks to Justin. And that's also why I wrote it that way I think.

Not sure I'm really clear here...And of course, it's a fiction, so maybe I'm too enclined to create a mess in Brian's mind as it serves the storyline ;) And believe me, I do think sometimes it's too dramatic too, so, I agree with you, I will have to work on my tendancy to create drama!

Thank you again to take the time to comment, I'm always thrilled to see the thoughts of readers :) And your english is perfect to me ;)

*big hugs to you!*

~alois~

 

Absolutely loving this story. Keep up the great writing. 

Author's Response:

Hi Alia,

Thank you for letting me know, you made my day with your comment! * smiling *

*big hugs from France*

~alois~

Great chapter. Really together. But agggrr noooo not a cliffhanger.

* sigh * the younger man is Aidan's nephew ... the older man is a friend of Aidan ... the invitation is for Brian & Justin ... the nephew is gonna talk to Brian, so Aidan didn't make it * sigh * ... was it Alzheimer?  The same disease his sister had? Or .....

 

Aloise come back, sit down at your computer and write the rest of the story ... NOW ... sorry sorry * blushes *. Hope I'm wrong, but please hurry. I'm really not impatient .. uhuhh .. YES I'm.

 

* hugs *

Author's Response:

Hi Marian,

lol I promise I will write it as fast as I can :) All will revealed... Soon...lol

*big hugs*

~alois~

I love how you started this chapter from Ted's POV.  Nicely done.  And you gave us Brian and Justin back together again.  Now I'm going to guess that Aidan is the older man and his nephew is the younger and I dearly want to know what the revelation is!

Author's Response:

Hi my friend,

I'm glad that you like Ted's POV. As for your guesses, you will know soon, I promise :)

*big hugs*

~alois~

ok WTH???    That's some cliff hanger. Who is the younger man? The older one I can guess, but the younger man??? Why is HE so concerned about Brian/Justin coming to his exhibit - assuming it is Brian and Justin they are talking about.

Ugh!  Loved this chapter, hate the cliff hanger!  lol    Don't leave us hanging too long!

Author's Response:

Hi Gina Marie !

I know, I' bad lol. Thank you for the support, I need it to keep going right now.

*big hugs my friend*

~alois~

Oh, my dear friend!

I never read a scene from reuniting of Brian and Justin so well written, so beautiful and poetic as this.

I rarely cry when I read a story or a scene. As you know, I'm a cinephile and a few movies (rare indeed) made me cry. But, this chapter made me cry and even now I'm writing the review the tears have not stopped.

It was beautiful! It was wonderful!

And I do not know how to express what I feel right now, words can not properly express the beauty of the moment you created.

Thank you my dear for this wonderful time and for sharing this story with us all.

A big hug from Brazil, my friend!

Fátima.

Author's Response:

Hi Fatima,

Wow, my dear friend...It's my birthday today and what better gift but to read your comment when I wake up!

Thank you so much for your kind words * can't stop smiling *

*big hugs to you*

~alois~

I just read part 1 right through, I don't know what part 2 has in store but I just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed this very much. I thought the relationship between Aidan and Brian was very believable, I liked the way you incorporated Brian's friends and Aidan's family, all in all a great read. I have to admit that I always found the Brian/Justin relationship - sweet as it was in the beginning - dragged on far too long even in the series, so I enjoyed seeing your view of Brian in a more mature relationship. Whether part 2 will be for me therefore, I don't know, but thank you very much for a good read so far.

Author's Response:

Hi Lynn,

I'm really glad that you enjoyed the first part. Exploring the character of Brian Kinney and his ability to fall in love again, with his friends, his family, was a path I wanted to explore. That's why I created this OC, Aidan and I'm really glad you seem to enjoy it.

Part two is different, with Justin coming back, but I didn't write this story that way just to reassure the readers about Justin's place in Brian's life. Either it's with Aidan, or with Justin, I just wanted to write about life and the ordeals we're going trough. And that family, friends, love, are essential, no matter what. So, this story is not really a romance, but more a fiction about life. I hope you will be able to feel it in my writing.

Anyway, thank you so much for giving this story a try, I greatly appreciate it. And thank you for commenting, I really love to have a new reader sharing his/her thouhgts with me. You made my day with your review.

*hugs from France*

~alois~

I read your response and I felt the need to respond. I admire your talents. In a world where the written word has lost all meaning a well written story is amazing. My students equate love by what they see on the movie screen, or the tv. In this media love is trivialized. Don't get me wrong I like a good romantic comedy. The differnce is I don't think I am going to go home and live this fantasy.

Here comes the wierd part, I love Brian Kinney, not romantic love. I admire Gale Harold the actor. He's a good actor seeing him in this show led me to see some of his other works. Though I liked them it was nothing like this character.

I happened onto the show by accident, then a friend bought me the complete series. Though I enjoyed it I thought it was too ambiguous. It never explained the Brian character enough. They made him the percieved asshole most viewers see him as.

Its been in these stories that I have grown to appreciate his character. In certain stories Brian has given voice to people learing to deal with the suffering we have had to endure. I love those stories where Brian deals with his hurt and heals. Then he and Justin ride off into the sunset.

Your story deals with a Brian that was hurt and worked his way through it. Enough to know that he had a right to be happy. So he loved Aiden. For a while Brian was happy. The thing he dealt with the pain. Justin's telling him that he'd met Aiden would have sent him back to his pain management.

Your story had him mentally work through it and decide he wanted Justin back. The rain was symbolic of the washing away of all the hurts. Brian's forehead to Justin's is a new future. Brian overcame everything and will be happy. They may still have problems. So what Brian has knocked down his walls.

You are an amazing talent. I hate saying these thing in such an open forum, but I felt the need to say them. Please accept my admiration.

Author's Response:

Hi my friend,

I don't know what to say...I really don't, your support is...Wow...I have no words (I feel like Brian Kinney lol)

I agree with you on a lot of things. And like you, I don't really like to elaborate too much on an open forum. I already feel like I say too much all the time ;).

THANK YOU Toni

PS: Feel free to contact me in private if you want to share some thoughts you don't want everybody to read. It will always be a pleasure

An intense reunification and this is just a beginning.

this is for me, the great consolation for Justin fans because you had made Brian to choose Aidan, and in the previous chapters you wanted the readers to believe that Aidan's better lover for Brian (which is not true anyway) . Thank you Alois.

Very beautiful my friend, and I absolutely love how Gus was there to help his Da work through his feelings in such a mature way...now if we could only find out what's happening with Aidan the puzzle will be complete.

Author's Response:

Hi Tamara,

I'm thrilled you like it and I must agree with you, I had such a good time writing the scene between father and son. After all the angst, it's a delight.

Last piece of the puzzle should be revealed soon :)

Thank you so much my friend

*big hugs*

~alois~

Maybe Brian should see the video of Justin as a frog.  I can see him giggling.  He's not the same Brian that Justin left.  He's more open and that is thanks to Aidan.

Author's Response:

Hi !

lol You're right, I'm pretty sure he would have a good laugh.  As for being more open, he sure is, life has mellowed him in a way, even if it didn't spare him either.

Thank you my friend.

*big hugs*

~alois~

Bonjour Alois,

What a great chapter!

Your writing style is amazing. As a diehard B/J fan, must confess that at first, I couldn't decide if I'll read or not this story. You fairly warned that it is most of all about Brian's journey and it will have him emotionaly involved with other man than Justin but that at the end it will be definitely Brian and Justin together.

Still, the coward in me wasn't ready to read in its entirety the B/OC part, instead  I followed the story through reviewers comments...until chapter 29 came. Such an intense moment, sad yet beautiful. Since then, I was hooked.

Now, I can't wait for the next chapter!

Thank you for sharing.

Fran

 

ps: Je t'ai aussi écrit sur ton contact privé:)

 

Author's Response:

Bonjour Fran,

Oh, thank you so much for reading and taking the time to leave a comment. I'm so thrilled you're enjoying Brian and Justin's reunification ***big smile*** and I'm also glad the warning had been helpful :) I know some readers can't read this story, as it can be upsetting to imagine Brian loving another man. But I'm still so happy you are liking the last chapters :)

And thank you for the 'amazing writing style'. You're too kind with me ***smiling again*** You make my day with your comment :D

*big hugs my friend!*

~alois~

PS: Je n'ai pas eu ton message sur mon contact privé :( Mais si tu as le temps de le réécrire, je l'attend avec plaisir :)

I LOVED  this one so much !! You're amazing :)

The thoughts are just great!!  It's part of what makes this story such a great one.That and the fact that you're extremely talented.(I complain cause I want action but I know how necessary they are ) I especially like how well you can see complex characters such as our beloved Brian. It's really nice to have found an author who can see him as more than the asshole he tries to come across as. Most writers make him do things he'd never do or say things we know he'd never would. Thank you for this Brian who just like the one we saw during the seasons builds up walls not because he cant love but because when he loves, he loves too much ( as you've said it )

I was elated when i saw you'd posted  this one ! you cant imagine how much !! And your chapters never disappoint !! I like  that their are taking it slow and trying to be careful with this new relationship and this new opportunity.Something so precious to them.

Cant wait for the next one !! 

Big hugs :D

Author's Response:

Hi Vicky!

** smiling ** Thank you my friend, I'm so glad you enjoyed this chapter :) And thank you also for your compliment on my take on Brian's character. I think it's no secret by now that he is my favorite character, even if I try as best as I can to give the others characters a good place in this story too, but I think I'm failing lol. I did write this story to explore his ability to love, so it's a sure thing that he is taking a big place here, and I'm really glad to see that the readers seem to enjoy my take on it. I don't pretend to own the truth about him, (he is a fictional chracter after all) but I try to analyse his behavior as best as I can, I think ;)

Thank your again for your support Vicky, you know by now I treasure each one of your review :)

* big hugs *

~alois~

Love how you write, don't change a thing. Great chapter. Thanks.

 

* hugs *

Author's Response:

Hi Marian,

** smiling **

Thank you :) ** blushing **

* hugs back to you *

~alois~