did read it again

Just a quick hello to ask if are still doing another sequel to this story line, cos I'm really looking forward to it!

Your story telling is very, very good.

Hope to hear from you soon,

Deb

I love this storyline.... please continue 😍

Author's Response:

I am working on the next part of this saga.  Thanks for lettng me know you are enjoying this long story.  Bill

Hi, I was revisiting your story (again!) and I realize I hadn’t comment on the end of this one, which kind of makes me a bad reader. So first of all, congratulations!!! It is quiet an accomplishment to write such a marathon story! What, 135 chapters if we count both? It is very impressive. I really like your universe and I’ve been kind of using it as a security blanket, constantly re-reading it in the last few months that have been very stressful. I find it comforting because B/J have such a strong relationship in this that we know that whatever happens, everything is going to be ok for them.

 

In this specific chapter, I must admit I’ve been kind of thrown off by that thing with Melanie. It seems really out of character... I mean, she certainly has her misgivings and can overreact to certain things (especially if she feels out of control or when it touch her competitive strike/insecurities), but over something like that? It is not like her. She’s really big on community spirit, equality and solidarity (and sincerely, not just when it suits her like Lindsay sometimes), so Gus helping a less privileged classmate doesn’t seem like something she could ever reprove, on the contrary... And while not especially warmed about the nephews, she never seemed hostile either. I must admit it confused me a bit.

 

However, I wasn’t surprise by Ron pitiful letters at all. When we met him, it was obvious to me that he was not ready to put on all the necessary efforts to rebuild his relationship with his sons. He doesn’t even seem to realize the seriousness of his abandonment. But I’m glad that Claire seems to come around and is starting to understand the severity of her actions. She’s not a bad person, merely someone kind of weak and passive and lacking certain ressources (I’m talking more psychological than material here). But those are things that can be developed when a person is ready to take responsibility and work on herself. It won’t be magical and repair everything, but it would be good for the boys if she does.

 

A thing I think you succeed so well with in your universe is to create interesting original characters (or developing canon minor ones) in a way that makes us care about them, which is not easy to do in fanfiction. I especially like the O’Briens and Kevin. He is such a sweetheart and I love the relationship he developed with Jennifer and also Brian and Justin. It is something that is bringing the Taylor-Kinneys and the O’Briens together in a way that is on the road of making them more family than simple friends. It really shows the power of a child that is different, it’s beautiful. I’m glad Roxane confronted her mother about it, good for her. Their rejection of Kevin is just horrible. Grandparents are supposed to be the ones who find you wonderful for merely existing, not people who judge and discredite you, especially just because a child is different from the others.

 

Not specifically related to this chapter, I also really love the Nina and Teddy Man storyline. You know, I don’t recall reading any other story where Ted becomes a father. In the way you describe it, it really suits him. It’s beautiful to see his loving and caring nature in this way, both with Nina and Violet, and to see Nina coming out of her shell in this new environment. I can’t wait to see Ted in Disneyland tought. I think it is nearly as improbable/funny as Brian in Disneyland!

 

I am also curious about the integration of Joe in the family. It will be an interesting shake on things in the Novotny-Horvath house, probably changing the family dynamic. It will be interesting to follow.

 

Can I dare ending this with a kind of request (or merely suggestion...)? I would really like to also see a more thoroughly storyline for Emmett in a further story. Outside B/J, he is my favorite QAF character. I realize that your story is very family-oriented and Emmett is nowhere in a place to make the decision to have children at this moment of his life (if ever, it’s not necessary that everyone have children!), so I was thinking maybe something related to his family in Hazelhurst? Like a cousin or nephew who runs away from home and come to him for help, either for being gay (or lesbian, or transgender) or for any other reason. That could shake up his life a bit, maybe force him to deal with a part of his past and people he tought he had definitely put behind him. It is really just a tought, feel free to ignore me or do whatever you want with that! I would just really enjoy reading a more important plot about him.

 

 

So courage, keep up your good work and I can’t wait to read the next sequel of this story! :)

Author's Response:

Just found this review, so sorry to have ignored it.  You must have posted it when the review notices werem't working.  I'm so happy to know you enjoyed the story.  If I could go back I would elminate the whole Melanie/school thing.  No one semed to like it but it seemed like a good idea at the time, not so much now.  Kevin is a pretty popular character which I think is great.  The problem with all my story is that there is so many characters that is hard to find time to include them all the story.  I like your idea of a family member coming to Em for help.  I hope to have next installment posted soon.  Thanks for you nice long review and I'm sorry not to have respinded sooner.  BIll

I am enjoying this story so much, and I'm so glad you've continued it.  The characters are so clear and true, but it's the elements of the story that keep me coming back for more.  I can't wait to see what happens next, and I am really looking forward to Brian being surrounded by Mickey, Minnie, Winnie the Pooh, and Tigger too.  Please make that happen! :)  Thank you for writing this.

Author's Response:

Thanks for letting me know you are enjoying my long saga.  I love to hear for the readers so I appreciate you taking time to review.  Hope you continue to enjoy the story.  I am working on the first chapter of the Disney Trip.  Bill

Read this last chapter on Christmas 2017. Made my day. Hope you continue, this is my favorite soap.

What happened with Brian’s ‘talk’ with Melanie????

Author's Response:

I didn't feel like adding a downer to the last chapter.  I'm sure Justin has a talk with Mel and she realizes she was wring but won't stop her in the future.  Thanks for the review!!  Bill

Sad to see the end - always love catching up in this universe. Kevin is such a sweetheart. I like that Clarie is getting her act together. Most definitely looking forward to Brian at Disney...LOL And I can just imagine the FUN twins are going to bring. Looking forward to the next saga.

Author's Response:

Still have ideas so the saga will continue.  I am always so happy when someone mentions Kevin.  I think he is the favorite of all the original characters I have added.  I am anxious to get to the twins' srrival.  Thanks for all your support for my stories.  I do really love to get reviews!!!!!  Bill

Bill:

  Great ending to the second story in your tale.  I loved the weekend and could envision all the fun things the kids did.  So happy you plan sequels.  Would hate to envision a world without this universe

Author's Response:

Happy you enjoyed the latest update to this long saga.  I hate to think about an end to your Fatherhood universe.  Thanks for the review!!!!!!!  Bill

What a lovely update.  I had a grandmother like grandma Jen.  Now that I am a grandma/ Nana I have so much fun with my granddaughter.  As grandparents it is so much easier than when I was raising my kids.  Love this time of life.  Can't wait for the Disney trip.  We have everyone in the family saving all their change for a Disney trip.  My granddaughter thinks it is so much fun watching the jar fill up.  

Dee Dee

Author's Response:

Thanks for all the nice comments.  I love the idea of everyone saving their change in the jar and your granddaughter watching the money build up.  That will be a memory she carries through her whole life.  You sound like a fun grandmom!!!  Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Bill

But what happened with Mel?

Author's Response:

Sorry I was in a good mood and didn't want to think about Mel and her issues.  I'm sure there will be another occasion when she screws up and is confronted by Justin or Brian.  Bill

My dear Sweet Baboo, Santa just gave me my Christmas wish--your chapter. I will never understand when Gus does a good thing in helping others, his mothers act like it's a crime. The bit about the tution was just dumb --Brian and Jus foot the bill for everything when it comes to  Gus. Kevin is such a sweetheart and they didn't want the inter-action between them, Brian has grown so much, loving Jus and Gus just opened up his flood gates. Can't wait for the new story. Hope you have a beautiful Christmas with only wonderful things for the coming year. Your Sally forever  

Author's Response:

My Darling Sally, no chapter feels complete to me until I read your review.  Mel & Linds have a unique view of life which seems to not have much basis in reality.  Hopefully Mel's counseling will help her see life as it really is.  If she doesn't straighten up Mother Taylor may have to beat the shit out of her.  I think Brian never knew unconditional love until Gus & Justin appeared in his life, no coincidence it was on the same day.  It was Kismet!!!  I hope you have wonderful holidays and we all have a stupendous 2018!!!   As always, your Sweet Baboo

A bittersweet time. Another ending. *sob*. On a high note, I can now put it onto my kindle and re-read it in it's entirety. (again)

Grandma Jen time is always a joy to read about. It's amazing how far so many of these characters have come. Brian from his troubled past to being the amazing man he is here. Jen coming from a protective mom to someone who loves and accepts Brian completely. The cousins who have wonderful loves ahead of them now. 

Mel & Linds seems to have changed very little and apparently the same with Michael. The jury is still out for any hope with those 3. Hopefully we see more of them in future writings. I was kind of expecting a Wasp like smack down of teh girls a la Justin. Perhaps we'll see one at a later date.

The Disney story should be most amusing. Will be intersting to see how Brian is at the magical kingdom. lol. Hopefully he enjoys it as much as the kids will. (Justin is included in the kids there as we all know Justin will be a big kid at Disney. ;) lol )

Loved this!!!!  Congrats on the success of another unbeleivably wonderful part to the series. Definitely one of my all time favorites.

Cheers

Elaine

Author's Response:

Hello my friend, I always feel special when I get a review on a non-Monday.  You are always so supportive and I truly appreciate you.  Glad you approve of the way the charactes in the story have developed.  As you point out some have had no positive development at all.  I think you are correct there will be lots of "kids" for Brian to deal with at Disney.  I think as long as his Sunshine & his Sonny Boy are happy he will be happy as well.  I am happy to know you are still enjoying this long saga of mine.  Thanks you so much for the review, you know I LOVE to get them!!!!!!!!    Cheers back to you,  Bill

Wow I have had a busy morning reading! 😀

Love grandma time with the boys and with them blowing the rents off was priceless😆

Just wanted to say Thank you for taking the time for this wonderful update you always make me smile with this story

💕😘

 

~Teresa~