Reviewer: star (Anonymous) · Date: June 15, 2016 06:50 AM · On: Chapter 12
I just wanted to review since I have read both stories and enjoyed them. Thank you for taking the time to write them. I can't wait to see what happens when Mikey and Linda find out more about the twins.
Author's Response: I LOVE to hear from readers so thanks for letting me know you are reading and enjoying my story!!!!!!! Lindsay may be drugged up enough to not get too upset but I am sure Mikey will not be pleased. Thanks for taking time to review!!! Bill
Reviewer: CFC (Anonymous) · Date: June 10, 2016 09:22 AM · On: Chapter 12
Wow! That was angsty. Glad Brian got his act together in time.
Author's Response: I think Brian was pretty upset to think his Sunshine migth betray him. Once they talk I think all will be well!! Thanks for the review, you know I appreciate them a lot!!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: bktush (Anonymous) · Date: June 09, 2016 09:24 AM · On: Chapter 12
Hey sweetness; As usual my sweet Baboo, I started raving and forgot some important info.I was glad to see Nina in the chapter, also a reviewer thought we have to many charactors. Every charactor you have brought us is vital to the story and fit in perfectly, if the reader can't keep up they should write down the list and their importance to Brian and Justin. I was happy about the sex of the babies, a little brother for Gus that will be spoiled by the cousins and a little girl who will be able to bat her lashes and wrap everyone around her tiny finger. I think John and Peter who love to help will embrace these tiny babies and Gus and Kevin will be happy. I don't see any problems the boys know they are loved and that won't changed. As Jen always says the more love you give is only more love to be received. Love, Sally
Author's Response: Dear Sally, I thought it was time to have a little Nina in the story. I sometimes think there are too many characters. I have trouble finding time to include all the characters. I agree that the new baby girl will probably be surrounded by adoring men. All four boys will be great helpers which will be needed when twin babies are in the house. I don't think Justin will want a full time nanny. Jennifer is a wise woman and knows what she is talkig about. A double review so I a doubly grateful to you!!!! Your sweet B
Reviewer: bktush (Anonymous) · Date: June 09, 2016 08:49 AM · On: Chapter 12
My Sweet Baboo: I was so glad to see your update. I read some of the reviews and one of them had me laughing all day the phrase "Holy Shitballs !". I think it's really no ones fault just a set of circumstances coming together. Brian went off half-cocked, he knows that Justin would never betray him. I think it was good Alice let Jus know the pool house was a good idea that B & J would never have to see her and she would see to her meals to make sure she ate, the best thing after John's experiment with liqour, the liqour is under lock and key and by the time she healed she would dry out, a plus for her health and relief for Brian. Justin never needs Brian to say he's sorry, he loves him enough not to humble Bri, but it's time for Bri to man up and apology is in order. The fact that Joan tells her grandsons the food is wonderful and smiles and even acts like a human being. I guess she agreed to live there because she was all alone and was scared she might die alone and no one would ever find out for days. Alice is tough but she was quite truthful with Joan. I understand Brian not wanting her there because of Gus, and the twins. I still think Brian is tired of Debbie as a mother, and as much as loves Jenn they someone elses mother he wants a mother he can call his own. As long as they both are alive there is hope. I love this story and so glad it is continuing. Your Sally Always
Author's Response: My darling Sally, I am always glad to see your review!! Another reviewer once wrote that they liked reading the reviews and my replies almost as much as the story. I think Joanie was sharp enough to bring at least some vodka with her. After all her years of drinking alcohol I'm not sure it would be good for her to go cold tukey but with Alice on duty Joan will certainly drink less. I think B&J will have a good talk and decide there were mistakes made on both sides. Brian's biggest mistake was refusing to let Justin now he was safe after he rushed away from home. I think Alice convinced Joan that the pool house was her best option. I'm not sure Brian wants to have a mother/son realtionship with Joan but he can't ignore her. Thanks for all your nice comments and thanls for always being such a faithful reviewer!!! Hope the coloring is gong well and you are still having fun with it!!!! your sweet Baboo
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: June 08, 2016 08:05 PM · On: Chapter 12
Hi, Bill! As usual, I'm late to the party.;) Sorry about that. Just way too little time, and way too much to do.
Wow, Alice sure let Brian know her opinion on this one - ha! At least I think Brian has a much better idea of what actually happened. I COULD see where it could be awkward for Brian and Gus, for example, with Joan being so close by, but who knows? Maybe something positive will come out of this whole thing yet. Joan certainly isn't helping matters. I see where Brian gets his obstinance from - ha!
Both men are very stubborn, but I was heartened to see Brian show up for the ultrasound. I thought in the end he would, but was glad to see it happen. Now they will, I'm sure, have a long talk afterward, and I am confident they can straighten things out. I do think Justin should have found a way to warn him first, but I also realize he was in a difficult situation, too.
As always, a great chapter, Bill! Thank you for posting your story on here. We are very blessed to have you as a writer. ~Kim
Author's Response: Hi Kim, thanks for taking time to review. You know I love reviews, but what MW author doesn't love to get reviews. I think Alice felt a little guilty since it was her idea to move Joan into the pool house. Now we know that Brian got his annoyed expression and obstinance from Joanie. It may be interesting for Gus to get to know his grandmother Kinney a little. It will make quite a comparison to Grandmom Jen!
I'm pretty sure that B&J did NOT enjoy their night apart and will have a talk to clear the air and may even wind up having a little sex to seal the deal. I always appreciate your comments and I am grateful you convinced me to post my story on Midnight Whispers!!! Bill
Reviewer: wellreadbunny (Signed) · Date: June 07, 2016 07:32 PM · On: Chapter 12
You really had me scared at the end of the last chapter. Do not do that anymore .I am glad Alice talked some sense into Brian. A boy and a girl that is great.
Author's Response: Happy I was able to calm your fears. I did think aout letting the estrangement continue for a little while but I just couldn't do it. I think a baby girl in the midst of men & boys will be interesting. Thanks for taking the time to review!!!!!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: June 07, 2016 09:29 AM · On: Chapter 12
Amazing chapter Brian and Justin are lucky they have such strong caring women in their lives. Go Alice 👍👍👏👏
Author's Response: I think the pro Alice team is winning. Glad you enjoyed this chapter. THanks for the review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: eureka1 (Signed) · Date: June 07, 2016 03:39 AM · On: Chapter 12
Go, Alice! Love the strong women in this story.
Alice uses just the right tone in setting Brian straight, letting him know Justin didn't betray him and acknowledging it may have been a mistake not to call Brian in Chicago to let him know what was happening and get his input.
Thank goodness Alice does light a fire under Brian. He'd regret not being at the hospital with Justin to learn the sex of their children.
A boy and a girl will be joining the Taylor Kinney household. Hooray! 😊
Thanks for yet another wonderful chapter!
Author's Response: Another member for the pro Alice team. The important thing is B&J are talking again and they were both there to learn they were having a daughter & a son. Happy to know you are still enjoying the story, thanks for your nice comment. I appreciate all your reviews I love to hear from the readers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: emac66 (Signed) · Date: June 06, 2016 03:52 PM · On: Chapter 12
Well it's Monday, so guess what that means. I'm baaaaaaaaaaaack. :) Yup, Mondays are my review days.
I had a feeling Alice would go to Brian. I know she felt responsible for what happened between them, but I also know she meant well. she's right in the fact that Brian wouldn't have just left his mother high and dry. I think it's just sthat he didn't have control of the situation. He reacted without thinking anything through, then I think his pride got in the way. He's not one to want to eat crow.
I gather there are mixed feelings re: Alice getting involved, about Justin not telling Brian about Joan etc. Yes, there should've been communication, however, J was assuming B would give him the opportunity to explain. You know, like a mature person would instead of walking out like a petualant teen. I know his feelings about Joan, but we also know that had he listened to J and even Alice, he would've understood. He may not have been happy about it, but....And perhaps J should've talked to B while away, but.... I guess it's one of those coulda, shoulda, woulda moments.
I knew you would make this a short thing between B&J. Thankful for that!! ( I did love Aice's threat. :) )
Glad you brought Nina back into it even for a moment. I honesty sort of forgot about her. (smack my hand) She is such a little cutey.
Boy and a girl! Yay! what an exciting moment for the 2 dads.
I'm assuming we will be a fly on the wall when they have their chat?
What a great chapter!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Low angst but still there.
Cheers!!
Elaine
Author's Response: Hi Elaine, Happy Monday!!! There are definetely mixed feelings on this whole situation. When I was writng this my feelings were that lack of communication was the big villain. Justin didn't want to talk about lunch wth Joan. He didn't want to tell Brian that Joan said he was selfish. Brian knows his mother doesn't have a high opinion of him. Justin doesn't want to worry Brian while he is on a business trip. Brian has always had trust issues and when he comes home and Joan is there all his trust issues come to the fore. Maybe plans were made at the lunch to move Joan to the house while he was out of town. I think betrayal was really what Brian feared. That is my take on what happened. One problem I find with having so many characters is getting them some time in the story so I thought I thrwo in alittle Nina. I anticipated this sequel would be about 10 chapters and move us through new years. Obviosuly that did not happen. Probably more like 20 chpaters. I just can't get away from details but I guess that is okay.
Thanks for all your reviews they make my Mondays much more fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: June 06, 2016 03:18 AM · On: Chapter 12
I still think Justin should have told Brian what was going on, instead of trying to spare him because of Brian's business trip. I think Brian should have allowed Justin an opportunity to explain instead of storming out. But, I can understand his immediate reaction, even to the point of giving him a few hours to calm down. Staying out all night and refusing to even text Justin a brief "I'm okay" was taking it too far. Given all of this, I have to be relieved that Alice confronted Brian. I see her action here as less butting in and more as wanting to set the record straight that it was her idea to bring Joan to their home. Alice is a wise woman and I wouldn't be surprised if she learns a lesson from this and decides that from here on out that she will let B&J work out their own problems. I'm a fan of Alice (and see her as more of a family member, rather than an employee) and especially of Jennifer. I like how you portray these strong women. Nobody is perfect--not Brian, not Justin, not Alice or anybody else. Everyone deserves some latitude from time to time for the mistakes they make. I'm glad you fixed this. I never enjoy seeing B&J at odds. You can see that I am way too wound up in your story. Always glad to see a new chapter. Thanks!
Author's Response: I agree the main issue here is the failure of Justin and Brian to communicate. You are in the pro Alice camp but if you have read the reviews there is disagreement over Alice's role in all this. As I have written several times I am really enjoying the reviews for this chapter since the readers have such a variety of opinions. This is a low angst story, there is no danger of any permanent break between B&J. As Jennifer has said they are true soulmates. I am always glad to see a new review so thanks back to you for posting one. I love to get reviews and they are what keeps me writing the story!!!! Bill
Reviewer: Paula (Anonymous) · Date: June 06, 2016 02:06 AM · On: Chapter 12
Hello! Very good work once again! I don't agree with Brian's attitude about what Justin did. How can he accuse his husband of betrayal without giving him a chance to explain himself? What could Justin do? Let Joan alone and injured? How could Justin explain later or forgive himself later if something bad hapenned to Brian's mother because he did not do anything? And for he not calling Brian, he was just worried with his husband's work, what we all know is very important to Brian. And he had already said to Alice that if Brian didn't like the idea of Joan with them, he would support Brian in other idea. So, for acting like a immature teenager and runing away without a second thought, Brian should really really apologise to his husband.
Well, that's it. I love some angst sometimes and you just provided it. Keep up this very good work. I love this series!
Kisses and Kudos
Author's Response: Thanks for the nice comments!!! As I have written in other responses this is an interesting chapter for reviews. There are people angry at Justin, some like you think it si mostly Brian's fault and some think Alice should have minded her own business. I have enjoyed the reviews as much as any reader enjoyed this chapter!! To me lack of communication is the main error here. Justin wouldn't tell Brian what happened at lunch, he tried to protect Brian when he was away by keeping the latest Joan crisis a secret. When Brian got back he chould have given Justin a chnace to explain not run away and refuse to even let Justin now he was safe. Maybe Alice should have minded her own business. Lots of blame to share!!! Thanks for letting me know you are reading and enjoying the story. I love to hear from readers so I LOVE to get reviews, Thanks for taking time to post one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: Blossomlegs (Signed) · Date: June 05, 2016 09:27 PM · On: Chapter 12
Fantastic, and Alice was wonderful, happy she is stubborn and let Brian have it.
Lets hope some of the angst between Brian and Justin is gone. Hopefully Joanie will keep quiet and heal quickly so she ca return home. Very exciting news about the twins, boy and girl cann't asked for any happier news.
Already looking forward to the next update, thanks for sharing.
Forever a fanfic reader ,
JoAnn
Author's Response: Hi JoAnn, hope you are feeling great!!!! You are a member of the pro Alice team. The reviews are very mixed on Alice and her role in this chapter. I think B&J will work out any lingering issues. I think they are both pretty stoked about the baby news. A little princess to rule over all that testosterone! Thanks for the review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: sfscarlet (Anonymous) · Date: June 05, 2016 08:53 PM · On: Chapter 12
Lots of drama- family is hard and everyone handled this one problem well- ( except Brian)- will enjoy reading about Brian's apology- I'm sure lots of sex will be involved- lol
Author's Response: Lots of drama and some different opinions about whose fault it is. Thanks for the comments, I always enjoy hearing from you!!!! Thanks for the review!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: Lorma (Signed) · Date: June 05, 2016 08:23 PM · On: Chapter 12
I have to say that I love Alice!
Author's Response: Me too but that is NOT a unanimous opinion!!! Thanks for the review!!!! Bill
Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: June 05, 2016 05:12 PM · On: Chapter 12
Hi,
Another great chapter. They remind me so much of my college
days, English Lit. 101. I can just hear my teacher say, “Class,
‘betrayal is a very strong word. Why would Brian use that word?
For tomorrow write an essay of at least 100,000 words (well, it
always seemed that way), why Brian is wrong or right.”
(This is meant as a compliment to your writing.) My 100,000
word essay would have been about Craig having issues and Brian
bring him to Britin to live in the east wing of the mansion. How
would Justin feel?
DavidR
PS:
I like the idea of Justin having twins, a boy and one girl. I think
that was one thing Brian hasn't experience that he will soon will.
A precious little girl in his arms.
Author's Response: I think Justin agrees with your college professor and I do also. There is an interesting difference of opinion on who was right and who was wrong in this chapter. Personally I think there is plenty of blame to spread around. Lack of communication often seems to get B&J in trouble. You are not alone in bringing up Craig. At least Joan never attacked Justin or had Brian arrested. It is true that neither is likely to get a parent of the year award. This chapter has the most fascinating reviews that I ver remember getting. I think Brian will be putty in the hands of his daughter. Thanks for being such a faithfukl reviewer, I really appreciate you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: starfire64 (Signed) · Date: June 05, 2016 04:40 PM · On: Chapter 12
Hi Bill : ) Okay, I just have to say this – Brian is being an idiot, but I’m glad Alice made him listen to what she had to say and that he went to the sonogram. Hopefully now he’ll pull his head out of his rear and listen to Justin. Looking forward to the next chapter : ) *Hugs* Janet
Author's Response: Hi Janet, I think Brian is a victim of his insecurities. He was upset to think that Justin would side with someone beside him. I agree he acted like an idiot, he should have stayed and heard what Justin had to say. As they say "alls well that ends well"! B&J are talking and that is good!! Thanks for reviewing!!!! Bill
Reviewer: BlueButterfly (Signed) · Date: June 05, 2016 03:56 PM · On: Chapter 12
I must admit I too am a bit put off by Justin and especially Alice deciding what to do with Joan without consulting Brian. Like another reviewer said, what if Alice convinced Brian to let Craig move in? It was Joan's decision not to have help and I bet she'd change her mind when she keeps landing in the hospital. And Alice is still telling Brian he's wrong about his feelings for his own mother. Poor Brian.
Author's Response: You are on the Alice butinski team. I am very fascinated by the differing opinions. I don't recall another chapter where the reviews are so mixed on what happened. Great stuff!!!! To me the real villain is failure to commnicate and that was happening from both Brian & Justin. I don't think Brian would have been as upset if he understood what led up to Joan being in the pool house. I think Alice was correct in saying Brian always says he doesn't care at all about Joan but than he steps in on occasion to help her. I think it would be hard to completely disown your mother. I remember in one episode of the TV show that Joan showed up at the loft with Brian's favorite cake that she baked for his birthday. They have a VERY complicated relationship. Thanks for sharing your point of view!!!!!!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: June 05, 2016 02:52 PM · On: Chapter 12
You handled this very well. Only Alice could do and say those things and get away with it. I wouldn't want her turning in her resignation either. All those great meals! Love how Peter and John did their best to cheer Justin up and didn't make any stupid jokes. Then we find out there is going to be a little boy and girl in the Taylor-Kinney household. The boys outnumber girls though. Names, we need to learn their names.
Author's Response: My friend, you know I neer consider a chapter complete until I read your review!!! You are on the pro Alice team, not a universally approved position. I wasn't sure about the resignation threat, it kind of came and went and then stayed as part of the story. Glad you enjoyed the concerned nephews. I think they were worrid about being part of another broken home. I think thier daughter os going to be the princess or queen of the household. Jennifer will go ballistic with a granddaughter at last! You know I appreciate all your support for my story. Thanks for the review, you know I love to get them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: julia005 (Anonymous) · Date: June 05, 2016 01:06 PM · On: Chapter 12
What a happy day with a new chapter!
I´m so happy to have our couple re-united!
Let me say I wasn´t quite happy with Alice´s idea hosting Joan, even for a short period of time. Brian is kind of traumatized by his mother´s behaviour - I think that Alice overstepped her limits and Justin was kind of too well-meaning. I understand everybody and even Brian! It´s just too much beeing that close to his so-called mother!
But (big, fat but)we had some drama-time in the family - it´s just realistic! And they are taking the next step with two babies on the way....it´s going to be more than alright. I just hope the story will continue till their college-degree!!!!! Hahahaha, lol
Author's Response: Al;ways glad to see a review from you my friend. I think we are all glad that B&J are talking and hugging and kissing again!!! You are on the Alice is a butinski team. The reviews for this chapter are some of my favorites because they are so diverse. I agree that there always has to be some drama time or things (& life) would be too boring. I am happy to know you are still reading and enjoying the story. Thanks for taking time to review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill
Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: June 05, 2016 12:42 PM · On: Chapter 12
I'm so glad to see that Brian didn't return to his old tricks of pain management. Obviously they still need to talk, but at least they got to share the experience of seeing their son and daughter together for the first time...
Hugs ~ Kathleen
Author's Response: I didn't speciifcally say it but I think there was some Beam consumed at the loft. I kind of thought of Brian like a bear going back in his cave where he felt safe. I think it was important fro them to share the sonogram moment. That is an opportunity that would never come again. Glad to know you are still enjoying the story. Thanks for the review!!!!!! Waiting for more storues from you!!! Hugs back to you, Bill
Reviewer: shf1210 (Anonymous) · Date: June 05, 2016 11:39 AM · On: Chapter 12
WOOHOO after I switched my original idea of 2 girls to one of each I just had a feeling that's where you would go.
I get why Brian felt betrayed but I also get why he left rather then have a screaming fight with Justin. Brian refuses to be like his parents in every way he can and I think he felt leaving was far better than having a screaming fight. Justin on the other wants to talk everything out obviously. I know why Justin waited since he felt Brian was on an important business trip but at least when he gets home from it and Brian did not give him the chance.
i am glad Alice and Jennifer intervened I think Brian would have skipped the sonogram otherwise and that might have been almost unrepairable damage to their relationship.
i hope Joan is there no more than a couple of weeks and then they ship her back home if she is around for Christmas she will ruin that. I also really do not want her to have anything to do with Gus and if she is there to long that could happen.
so glad you did not leave us hanging forever on this update. I can't wait for more especially Brian and Justin's conversation which should maybe happen at the loft away from everyone else.
Boy and Girl babies now they will need to decorate 2 rooms oh the fun Justin will have and I really can't wait for their names somehow I don't see trendy or same initial names.
Author's Response: MY friend, always happy to read your comments. The twins were always going to be one of each so I think this time I got in your mind and changed your expectations. I think there is more to how Brian felt than Joan just being there. He was unsure how it happened. Whe he left things were settled with Joan's care. I think the "betrayal" came from his fears that Justin put someone else's wishes above Brian's. You are on the pro Alice team. Very interesting to me that not everyone agrees. I belive you are correct Joan needs to leave as soon as possible and I am still thinking about how the Gus-Joan situation will play out.
Thanks, as always, for your support. I stayed up past my bedtim last night so I could get this chapter posted before you got too annoyed about waiting. You know I love revirews!!!! Bill
Reviewer: Cassenoisettes (Anonymous) · Date: June 05, 2016 11:08 AM · On: Chapter 12
I don't like the way Alice is putting her nose in B&J business and how she makes Brian the bad guy. Who does she think she is ?
Justin may had the best intentions but he has no rights. Brian was never shy about his need to be far away from Joan. I can't imagine Brian (or Melanie) wanting Joan near Gus. If she's there, Gus won't be and I want more of Gus and Kevin friendship at Britin.
What if Brian did the same with Craig ? It's Justin who brought Joan. Well, let him deal with her and let Brian not having any interaction with her. Justin is hurt because Brian used the word "betrayed" but it's what he did. Bringing Joan home wasn't in Brian's interest. I really want for Brian to tell Justin he wants Joan out and Justin has to tell her. Justin has to fix what he did.
Author's Response: I always enjoy hearing from the readers. The reviews for this chapter are particularly interesting because there is a big variety of opinions on Joan coming to stay, Justin acting without telling Brian and Alice's role in the whole situation. I find it kind of fascinatiing. Thanks for taking time to leave comments, I appreciate your point of view. I am pretty pro Alice so the variety of viewpoints are great to see. I agree 100% that JUstin should have told Brian what was going on. I think B&J have a history of getting into trouble when they are not honest and try to "protect" the other person. I'm not sure of Brian's final decision on Joan but if he wants her gone I agree Justin has to tell her.
Thank you very much for you review!!!!! I love to get them!!! Bill
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