Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
Reviewer: bktush (Signed) · Date: March 07, 2022 05:23 PM · On: Chapter 38

I loved your latest chapter. As usual mikey is still an ass, he minds everyone's business but his own. Was happy Brian was alright with the christening, I know he doesn't care about it but knows Granny and Jen would be pleased.Mark has the most disagreable parents. In your previous chapters where we first met Mark, they were so strange in the way they treated their children so cold and uninterested. Mark didn't fall in line this time he spoke up-he had the advantage of knowing Jen,Tucker, and most importantly Brian and Justin and saw how first hand what loving and a tad crazy the family was just like Jay did. I knew Molly would speak her mind the girl is pure Jen, and had enough of that kind of stupid from Craig. love ya Big Baboo, your Sally



Author's Response:

Darling Sally, not sure how I feel about the change from sweet to big???  Is that a Baboo promotion or demotion??????????  Mikey is super dependable, he is unchanging.  You are right Brian doesn't care about a christening but is happy to score brownie points with Granny & Mother Taylor.  I think Molly's supportive, loving factor is very arractive to Mark and he is anxious to be a part of that family.  Molly knows her mind and tried to show Alan & Ggi that she and Mark did have a plan for their married life.  Sadly Mark's parents are huge buttheads!!  As always I remain for big, sweet Baboo!!!!!!!

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: March 07, 2022 04:15 AM · On: Chapter 38

Whew they are a handful but yay for ballsy Molly and Jennifer. Still rocky times ahead me thinks

Author's Response:

Molly will her supportive family backing her up and Mark will experience what that means.  Alan and Gigi don't stand a chance.  Thanks for always commenting, I appreciate your support!!!  Bill

Reviewer: sfscarlet (Signed) · Date: March 07, 2022 03:26 AM · On: Chapter 38

Its sad to think that in this day and age there are people so bigotted that they will cutout their own child as a result of not liking the significan other's family.   


Glad Mark was on Molly's side.



Author's Response:

Sda but I really believe that is true.  Mark loves Molly but her family adds to her appeal.  He has never experienced such a loving supportive family.  Thanks for always taking time to review, I apprecite it a LOT!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: March 06, 2022 04:38 PM · On: Chapter 38

Excellant chapter.  Leda seems to be a good influence on JR.  Molly looks to be haveing a good relationship going except for the in-laws.  looking forward to seeing how you plan to go with this.



Author's Response:

My friend, the chapter is now complete with your review!!!!!  We have been together for over 8 years!!!  That doesn't seem possible.  Your support from the beginning has been so important to me!!!!  Thank you so much!!!!  The original story still gets a lot of reads and has become then most read story on MW.  I am vain enough to be really proud of that fact.  Bill

Reviewer: Mist17 (Signed) · Date: March 06, 2022 05:27 AM · On: Chapter 38

Love this story, really the whole series, cant wait for more! :) 



Author's Response:

Thanks for the really nice comments!!!!!!!!!   Bill

Reviewer: Lorma (Signed) · Date: March 05, 2022 11:13 PM · On: Chapter 38

Great chapter!  Wow!  Molly's future in-laws are a piece of work!  They are so homophobic and opinionated.  Glad Mark supported Molly.  I thought it was so awesome that they were so in tune and on the same page about the christening.

 



Author's Response:

Chapter all about a strong family always supporting each other.  I believe Mark is anxious to be a part of that family.  Thanks for the review!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: marie-france (Signed) · Date: March 05, 2022 10:41 AM · On: Chapter 38

JR likes Aunt Leda and it's good for her. Mark stands up to his parents, he knows he will be appreciated and loved in Molly's family. He must see such a difference between Molly's and his.

"You know Michael, I always wonder whether your brain damage occurred at birth or happened later. Either way keep your senseless babbling to yourself when you are working with me" Go Vicki you made my day !!
Thank you foor the update !

Author's Response:

I think part of Molly's appeal has always been her strong, united family.  Mark could see the value of that strong family.  I picture Vicki as an older woman, no nonesence haircut, using chewing some gum since she gave up smoking.  Thanks fo always taking time to comment and support my story!!!  Bill

Reviewer: anjul02 (Signed) · Date: March 05, 2022 08:33 AM · On: Chapter 38

I am really happy to read a new chapter. Especially the was Molly deals with her in laws is great. She is a strong woman and knows what she wants. Thank you for the update 



Author's Response:

Gald I made you happy!!!!  Molly has great examples of strong women:  her mother, grandmother & Cynthia.  She also has an example of a woman allowing herself to be dominated: her paternal grandmother.  Thanks for the review!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: HJ1225 (Signed) · Date: March 05, 2022 04:37 AM · On: Chapter 38

LOVED IT!!!! Go Mark! Go Molly!


I have to admit I was worried if Mark would hold it together and stand up to his homophobic parents...but I kept the faith (okay, I actually trusted you when you said that you thought Mark's parents wouldn't be a problem), and was rewarded by Mark actually showing his backbone and standing up for his marriage and wedding location to Molly. And not only that, but stood up for Molly's family, especially Brian & Justin.  I'm so happy about that.


I loved Molly's take on things, first with how they plan to handle their finances and her faith in working at Kinnetic but mostly, I loved how she stated that bigots won't be missed, including them! I am loving strong, confident Molly!


Loved Tucker's support for Mark when Alan cut Mark off financially.


I am really liking Leda.  I did wonder if she talked to Mel about boxing up and sending Gus his toys. How will Mel respond to that?  Also, it is so drastically obvious that Mel doesn't care about raising her daughter or spending time with her.  I understand her need to support her family, but wow, it's like she is doing everything she can to NOT spend time with her. Just dump her off on the next available babysitter and basically forget about her. I'm starting to see Lindsay's "being left to do all the child raising" complaining as being valid and not just being a whiner.


I like how respectful Jennifer and Granny were about requesting a christening for the twins.


Loved the chapter Bill.  Thanks for writing it! 


As always, I'm ready and eager for more!  Never enough!!!!


Holly 



Author's Response:

Hi Holly,  glad to know you loved this chapter.  Molly and Mark demonstrated they were sensible and had plans for their marriage.  Unfortunately that didn't matter to his parents.  Somehow I don't think Leda is overly concerned with Mel's feelings.  She is more intrested in doing the right things.  JR needs more of her mother's time and Gus needs his toys.  I don't think Granny and Jennifer would ever deliberately do anything to hurt Brian.  It was sensitive of Jennifer ti approach Brian first, to find out how he felt about a christening.  Brian didn't have strong feelings and was happy to make Gus's "two old ladies" happy.  Thanks for being so faithful about posting comments, the reader reviews are what keeps me writing this long saga.  Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would last this long when I started writing it.  Bill

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: March 05, 2022 03:38 AM · On: Chapter 38

Yeah new chapter and it's long

Wow Mark's parents and Craig would have been Kindred spirits

It took Mark a large portion of the evening but he did eventually find his courage 

I love the GodParent choices and I am glad they are keeping Joan away

I like Leda's idea of packing up Gus's stuff but I wonder if it Gus's head he will see this as him being thrown away by his Mom's

i like how the other receptionist stands up to Michael

So is the Chrisening next chapter?



Author's Response:

If Craig hadn't departed this life, he and Mark's parets could have had their own wedding reception.  I think Mark hoped that his parents might be more agreeable after hearing that he and Molly had sensible plans about their marriage.  Glad you approve of the godparents.  Brian is firm about protecting Gus from Joan.  Gus has kind of accepted his mothers are not great parents.  I think he will be happy to have his toys, he probably misses them.  I expect the christening will be in the next chapter.  Another review where you approve of everything, you are going to spoil me!!!!  Thanks,  Bill

Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: March 05, 2022 02:11 AM · On: Chapter 38

Great chapter!!!    i'm not surprised in the least about Alan and Gigi's views of Brian and Justin.  They are very closeminded and not willing to accept anything other then their own beliefs, and because of it, they are going to miss out on the wedding of their son.   The seem to remind me of Craig.   Its their way on no way at all!!            

 



Author's Response:

Happy you enjoyed it!!  After their behavior in the ER waiting room, it was no surprise that these two are homophobic.  Part of Molly's appeal to Mark was her close familyrelationships.  I think they will make out fine without his family.  Thanks for the review!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: HJ1225 (Signed) · Date: February 28, 2022 07:19 PM · On: Chapter 37

Any chance of a new chapter (or two) of this great story?  I have been missing and craving some more!!! Pretty please??? 

A big fan,

Holly



Author's Response:

Just posted a new chapter.  Hope you enjoy it.  Bill

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: February 16, 2022 02:23 PM · On: Chapter 22

I always enjoy reading each chapter of this story.



Author's Response:

You are the absolute best.  Always so great about reviews!!!!  I appreciate all your support when I was starting out with my story.  I am happy & proud you are still enjoying this long saga.  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: January 29, 2022 12:35 AM · On: Chapter 37

and interestingly, when she "reluctantly" accepted joe's covering pre-school for jr, she is now evidently letting him pay for the whole thing and not contributing anything herself... altho the whole thing started with her trying to find a pre-school she could afford..... interesting that now she can't seem to afford anything towards daycare..... the more ya look, the more ya find....



Author's Response:

We disagree about Debbie and Joe's cash.  She gets money to care for Joe that she had been saving for Joe's future but he wanted to help JR.

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: January 29, 2022 12:28 AM · On: Chapter 37

it's interesting... when you scrach debbie's surface a bit, a whole new person appears. she raised michael to believe he mattered more than anyone else, stunted his emothional growth by not teaching how to behave or give him the skills to grow up and mature into a decent caring man. she totally enabled him. and now that he's a piece of shit so-called adult, she has her blinders on so she still doesn't see it and constantly makes excuses for him. she tells him he should do things to help mel with jr but then lets him slide and the beat goes on.

and, she used brian the whole time she knew him, expecting him to keep michael safe and blaming him when michael acted like an ass. she did brian very few favors and filled him with the idea if michael did anything wrong it was his fault.

she's "concerned" enough about jr to cry to jennifer about school and easily talked into letting joey cover jr's preschool and let brian pay for just about everything for jr... but not concerned enough about jr to make michael grow up and take responsibility for his daughter.

michael actually didn't have a chance in hell of growing into a decent and caring adult with debbie for a mother. she raised him to be a jerk and then keeps enabling him to stay a jerk. and brian has enabled her to get away with her behavior for years, mistakenly thinking he "owed" her, not realizing he did more for michael and her than she ever did for him... or not caring how brian might have felt. guess she feels entitled too. making excuses for bad behavior doesn't do anyone any favors.



Author's Response:

WOW, you are not a Debbie loverr.  I don't think she is perfect but I think there is more good than bad. She made serious mistakes with Mikey by over compensating for him not having a father.  Brian gives her and Vic a lot of credit for helping him when his home life was so grim.  The money she spent on JR's daycare come from the stipend that she & Carl get from the unlce for Joe's expensives.  They have been banking most of that but Joe wanted touse some to help his Little Miss.  It is money she could have kept for herself.

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: January 28, 2022 03:11 PM · On: Chapter 1

debbie knows very well that micael has never contributed to jr's support and has done nothing serious about it. she seems perfectly happy letting others support her and let michael skate. if it really bothered her, she'd have ripped him a new one a long time ago... she grumbles about michael not doing his share, but that is as far as it goes...



Author's Response:

Mothers and sons have complicted relationships.  As a single mom Debbie always wanted to protect her son.  Old habits die hard.  I had an aunt who often spoke her son's name with a "poor" in front of it.  There was nothing poor about him!

Reviewer: auggie (Signed) · Date: January 23, 2022 05:47 AM · On: Chapter 37

Had to start this from the beginning again.  It is still my very favorite.  Jay's mother is an idiot.  Not at all suprised at Michael not wanting to help out with his daughter, that thing about Mel not ever wanting him to help is so old now. So glad Brian said he would fire him if he did not agree, of curse knowing the idiot he will probably try to have some say about JR's attatchment to Justin. Sometimes I think Lindsay's problem is the fact that she does not get her way about things.  That does not mean she did not suffer under her so called parents.  Love this family so so much and your writing just puts me right there with them. Thank you again so much for sharing your talent.



Author's Response:

I am always impressed when someone says they re-read thia long saga, Thanks!!!!!  Poor Andrea has a very destorted idea of how to be a good mother.  He heart is in the right place but her brain is not engaged.  Mikey is unchanging but Brian stood up for what is the right thing to do.  I do believe that Lindsay is deeply troubled.  Her life has had a lot of disappointments and she has not handled them very well.  Thank you so much for your nice comments!!!!   Bill

Reviewer: sfscarlet (Signed) · Date: January 22, 2022 01:06 AM · On: Chapter 37

Great update.  I loved that Molly just told Justin she was having the wedding there, not giving him a choice.  She is a voice to recon with0 ( She doesn't need to learn from Cynthia)



Author's Response:

Molly knows that Justin and Brian will always be there for her.  Justin is not unhappy to host his sister's wedding and Brian will make sure it is a lavish occasion.  Thanks for taking time to review!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: January 21, 2022 09:35 AM · On: Chapter 37

Another amazing chapter. I hope Jays dad steps up and goes for full custody that poor young man needs away from his mother. Plus I love Brian is doing that with Micheals salary to help his daughter it was needed. Loved this and can't wait for more. 



Author's Response:

Thanks my friend!!!  I think Jay realizes that the easiest way for him had not been good for his son.  It will be ahrd for him but I think he is going to try and be a better parent.  Brian was pretty unimpressed by Mikey's protests.  Hope all is good with you!!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: January 20, 2022 05:58 AM · On: Chapter 1

mark really likes molly's whole family so i think if his parents try to cause trouble he will distance from them.

i will say i think molly is acting very entitled to just tell b/j she's having her wedding there. it's only polite to ask even if she's sure they would welcome her having the wedding there. thought she was raised better than that...

$100 a month is a total joke but at least it's something. michael also should have a life insurance policy on himself for JR if something were to happen to him... and i could only hope...

i think david is getting the idea that he needs to man up and take care of business where andrea and jay are concerned. sounds like he's always been a weak sister, letting andrea run over him. it's actually surprising he had the balls to divorce her...

i agree it's time for justin to quit being so hypocritical of the age difference between him mother and her husband...

linds just needs to get better enough to have mel divorce her. she can run to that old girlfriend, carolyn, from college who is rich enough to support her and has an art gallery in arizona i think, as she did in another story. or commit suicide... anything so brian doesn't wind up supporting her and she gets out of mel's hair.

i actually think mel and leda might be good for each other. mel needs someone to show her how to be a better parent to JR and make her do it. mel loves JR and i do think she'd be a good parent if she got some "encouragement".

 

 



Author's Response:

I am so sorry not to have replied to this review.  Not sure how I missed it.  I agree that Mark enjoys Molly's family and it is very different than his, in many ways!  Molly knows Brian very well, she was sure he would agree to anything she wanted.  $100 is still better than zero.  David is kind of a wimp but knows he needs to peovide some support for his son and allow him to grow up.  I don't think Linds is really up to making any plans.  Mel needs help to be a good parent.  At least Leda is shlwing her the way.  Again I apologize for my tardy reple!!!  Bill

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 20, 2022 03:17 AM · On: Chapter 37

As always another great chapter.  Mikey will feel the rathe of Deb in the near future.  Will it help or not is up to you.



Author's Response:

As always I am happy to see your review!!!!!   You are correct Deb will be furious if she ever finds out about Mikey's attitude to support.  I don't think Brian or Ted would want to hurt her by telling the truth about the support.  Thanks for always being there for me and so many other authors!!!!   Bill

Reviewer: HJ1225 (Signed) · Date: January 19, 2022 07:38 PM · On: Chapter 37

Thank you for the new chapter. I just realized that I neglected to review your last chapter. I apologize for that, life has just been really time consuming.

So many things, small things, but many things happened in this chapter but I think maybe the overall theme is that most of the characters are finally taking a good look at their own or other's behavior.

  • Justin speaking up for Jay, even if it pissed David off.
  • David realizing he has been leaving Jay to Andrea's control issues and finally standing up for his son.
  • Leda helping Mel out but also putting her foot down that Mel couldn't hide away from her daughter by claiming work.
  • Leda acknowledging that Gus needs his toys and boxing some of them up.
  • Nina getting tired of JRs bossiness.
  • Brian finally acknowledging or rather not excusing Michael's selfish dead-beat fatherhood life.
David is once again being forced to look at the fact that he has pretty much abandoned his son to Andrea's control and seems to finally see that is wrong and has now confronted her. But he's said this before and nothing became of it. Hopefully he follows through this time.

I really liked Leda and how strong she is and how determined she is for Mel to do right. Loved she thought of Gus and JR and made Mel actually parent her child, if only for one night. Hope she keeps pushing that agenda.

Loved Grandpop Tucker and how much he loves this family. I wish Justin would get over his hypocrisy and truly welcome Tucker in instead of just lip service he's been doing. At some point (I'm past that point) it just makes him look like an idiot.

I'm concerned about Molly's wedding. I hope Mark backs her up where his homophobic parents are concerned. I do love how certain she is of her family (including Brian) love and support her.

I'm anxious to read more soon! Happy New Year!

Holly



Author's Response:

I think the end of the year is always a busy time, glad your comments are back!!  David has been following the path of least resistence.  Easy for him but not the best idea.  Now he has a couple people showing him the error of his ways, he needs to be a father!  I remeber Leda as a no nonscense person.  She has a fresh unbiased viewpoint and see areas for improvement in Mel & JR's life,  Nina is used to being the princess in her household.  Friends are nice but perhaps not on a 24/4 basis.  Brian has always wanted to take care fo the people he cares about so he really dosn't understand Mikey's approach to parenthood.  Hard for sons to see their mother as a sexual being.  Tucker is a constant reminder of that fact for Justin.  With the support of her family I don't see Molly buckling under to any bullshit from Mark's family.  Glad you found so much to like in the chapter!!!  Thanks for your support!!!!   Bill

Reviewer: rulisteningbj (Signed) · Date: January 19, 2022 04:12 PM · On: Chapter 1

Good for Leda, just what Mel needed.  Boy what a great father Michael is, so glad Brian made him choose between a job and his daughter.  Very said that it had to be done.  If Debbie heard about it she would have kicked his ass.  

Dee Dee

Reviewer: marie-france (Signed) · Date: January 19, 2022 08:46 AM · On: Chapter 37

I can say Mel and Andrea got kicked in the ass, hope it helps them with their kids. Michael is a monster of selfishness but who doubted it! Everything is going well in the whole Taylor and Taylor-Kinney family and it's restful. Thanks for the update and all the best wishes for 2022!

Author's Response:

I hope 2022 will be a great year for all of us!!  Glad you enjoyed the update.  I don't think Andrea will be tempted to drive to the Taylor Kinney home anytime soon!  Thanks,  Bill

Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: January 18, 2022 09:48 PM · On: Chapter 37

Hope you had a nice holdiay season as well!!!    Happy New Year!!

This was a great update!!!    Having Leda at the house is a breath of fresh air!!   Can she stay there permanantly??   I love that she isn't letting Mel get away with working all the time and that she spent some quality time with JR, who totally enjoyed it!!  

And I'm not surprised at all with Michael's reaction to the child support money.   He has always just assumed that its okay for everyone else to help out and he doesn't need to.   And good for Brian for forcing the issue - pay the $25 a week or he's out of a job.   

 

 



Author's Response:

Glad you enjoyed the update.  JR has someone concentrating on her, for a change.  Mikey was hoping for a raise or a new home, he remains utterly clueless.  Thanks for taking time to review, I appreciate it!!!!!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: January 18, 2022 09:16 PM · On: Chapter 37

I am rereading various older parts of this story and decided to check most recent and there this was. Yeah!!!

Leda and Mel um sure why not JR’s life is so unstable let’s make it worse...

This almost makes me think at some point soon Lindsay will succeed where she most recently failed...

Poor Jay needs completely different parents unless Kate and Justin turn David into a man.

Mikey he can’t seem to buy a clue on how to be a responsible parent it’s just not in him. 

I got a kick out of the little aside of Nina being tired of JR’s bossiness 

Molly and Mark maybe that happens I think it depends on his parents as of now I am betting against it

i can wait to hear about the building and how much Brian hates the noise



Author's Response:

JR and Jay should form a support group over who has the worst parents.  At least Leda is spending time with JR and making sure Mel does as well.  Jay has one parent too involved in his life and one parent too not involved at all.  Nine is a sweet little girl but JR is tough to deal with.  I think the wedding will depend on how important Mark's parent are to him.  They are NOT going to be happy about this engagement. Thanks for the fast comments!!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: January 15, 2022 06:33 PM · On: Chapter 36

any chance of a new chapter soon?



Author's Response:

just posted 37

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 06, 2022 12:38 AM · On: Chapter 36

I love reading about everyones antics.  I'd feel sorry for Jay, his mother has mental health problems. 



Author's Response:

Jay didn't win the parent lottery.  Mom overly concerned, Dad distant and afraid to confront mom.  It always makes me happy to know you are still reading and enjoying after all this time!!

Reviewer: bktush (Signed) · Date: December 17, 2021 08:24 PM · On: Chapter 36

Hi Sweet Baboo, your not a bad baboo just consider it a Baboo boo boo. Now a new review, Jay's father needs custody, Jay is damaged emotionally has no friends a mother who does indeed needs to be hosed if not by Brian then by the legal system . His mother is sadly lacking in the skills as a mother just look how  Justin brought him home with him when she was hopitalized and she had no back up plan. She is didn't even appreciate  her child going home with Justin and be looked after her only concern was Justin and Brian were gay! I really like Joe he's  the son the weasel (mikey) should have been and it was so sweet between him and granny and feeding one of the babies also love his relatiomship with JR. Now for Mel she prides herself on her independence and how she doesn't need  anyone, how's that working out, bitch? She wanted everyone to butt out and she got it, but now wonders why people aren't there for her , you can't have both ways--she's suppose to be a top attorney her attitude turns people off. she should crawl to Ted, Brian and Justin they don't like her either but will never allow their feelings about her hurt an innocent child. Seems like there is litle hope where Linz is concerned. personally if I never heard the names of mikey and Lindsay ever again--Linz didn't cause this new problem it's just Karma fixing her wagon for the years of her metteling in everyone's life. Feel like Mel would have been a better person with Leda. Off my soapbox. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year......then write about the prople we love! love ya your Sally   



Author's Response:

Darling Sally, happy to see your review and know you forgive my late response.  I think Andrea is well intentioned but completely delusional.  She wants what she believes is best for her son.  Her belief is false, Jay needs a normal life.  Joe had anormal life with a loving mother, but she was taken from him.  Lucky for him he met people who could help him and had no hidden agenda.  He was really lucky!!  Mel has pushed everyone away thinking she didn't need any help.  Lucky for her Ted & Blake are looking out for JR.  I agree with your thoughts about Lindsay and karma.  Hope you have wonderful holidays and that 2022 with be a good year for all of us.  I remain as always, your Sweet Baboo

Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: December 16, 2021 03:20 PM · On: Chapter 36

Lol Brian rocks, I loved how he took on Jays mother. I feel for Jay he needs a better home life that's for sure. Loved this chapter so much xx



Author's Response:

I don't think Andrea will be anxious to pay a return visit to the Taylor-Kinney home.  Hopefully she wil start to easy up on Jay.  Hope you have wonderful holidays!!!  Bill

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: December 15, 2021 12:48 PM · On: Chapter 36

I just love reading about the lives of Brian and Justin. They have become the carers of lost souls and giving them back their lives and options. Lindsay is in a world of pain and now so is Mel

Author's Response:

Glad you are still enjoying this long saga.  I  never dreamed ti would last this long when I started.  Hope you have fun holidays!!!  Bill

Reviewer: rulisteningbj (Signed) · Date: December 14, 2021 06:37 PM · On: Chapter 36

Alot going on in the Taylor/Kenney world.  All the kids had a wonderful time.  Once again I am feeling sorry for Mel, maybe she will finally turn human.  

Dee Dee



Author's Response:

Thanks for taking time to review.  There are a lot of people in that household so something is always happening.  It is kind of a dream place to stay for a weekend, good food, lots to do.  Mel has her hands full for sure.  Hope you have happy holidays!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Lorma (Signed) · Date: December 14, 2021 01:56 PM · On: Chapter 36

Loved  Brian's encounter with Jay's mom.  He had her cowering away to avoid getting dowsed with hose water!  Too funny.  I enjoy the adventures at the Kinney- Taylor compound.



Author's Response:

I think Andrea is still recovering from her Brian encounter. She has to realize she has lost total control of Jay, he has started thinking for himself.  Always something going on at the Taylor-Kinney home.  Hope you have great holidays.  Bill

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 14, 2021 01:46 PM · On: Chapter 36

Loved this chapter.  Poor Jay, his mother and Lindsay seriously need help.  



Author's Response:

You know I am always happy to see your review.  At least Jay has some allies now and see what normal life is like.  Hope you have great holidays!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: marie-france (Signed) · Date: December 14, 2021 08:48 AM · On: Chapter 36

Thank you for this chapter, it's a ggod Christmas gift. Happy Holidays for you and your family !

Author's Response:

You are welcome for your gift.  Happy you liked it and it fit.  Happy Holidays to you!!!  Bill

Reviewer: wellreadbunny (Signed) · Date: December 14, 2021 07:40 AM · On: Chapter 36

Thanks for the update. I just love reading about this family. Happy Holidays.

Author's Response:

Thanks for letting me know you are still reading and enjoying!!  Hope you have wonderful holidays!!!  Bill

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: December 14, 2021 02:29 AM · On: Chapter 36

My weird first weird thought was Brian and Justin were minus 2 with Gus and John out of the house but still plus 1 because of Peter’s friends.  

I liked how Joe was able to open up a little and feeding the baby made him feel useful something I think he also gets from toning JR’s willfulness down.

Andra is dangerous maybe almost Lindsay level dangerous, I hope they inform Jay’s father about that visit.

i don’t know what will happen with Lindsay but it sure seems like Mel will provide what she can for now. Unless Leda can lure her away...

I have no idea why I keep thinking Brian and Justin néed a week at the beach, maybe Rehoboth Beach with the only additional people being Jen & Tucker. Before the older boys all start school in the fall. And maybe Michael needs to accidentally find out, maybe overhear Ted tell Cynthia they need to Include him on a ZOOM call... I admit I am looking forward to Gus starting school and his birthday is right after school starts wow this story could literally go on forever And if you never wrote the names Micheal Lindsay and Mel they would never be missed. 

Happy holidays and Happy New Year, my present will be more of this in very early 2022!



Author's Response:

I had a similar weird thought that census was down before realizing it was a plus 1.  Joe's life has really changed a lot and I think he still has some adjusting to do.  he seems to have a good head on his shoulders and appreciates what people do for him.  Andrea has some issues.  She can't live her son's life for him, she has to loosen those apron strings.  She is lucky Grandmom Jen wasn't at the house when she arrived.  I don't see a week at the beach happening soon, maybe next year when the twins are older.  Lindsay won't be getting the same level of care as she did last time.  There is some Mikey news in the next chapter.  I am thinking Gus will love going to the same school as his cousins.  Hope you have great holidays!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: December 13, 2021 10:50 PM · On: Chapter 36

Great update as always!!   Sorry to say, but I can't feel sorry for Melanie or Lindsay, especially on the insurance front.   Neither one of them will ever appreciate how good they had it when everything was going through Brian and Justin, and they only have themselves to blame.   

I am happy all the kids had a great time at the zoo.   And I'm glad that JR and Gus got to spend time together as well.   They really should find a way to get them together more often.  

What can I say about Andrea?    Does she get along with anybody?   That would be a no!  LOL  And I loved Brian's comment, that if she didn't leave, he would turn the hose on her.   That was hysterical!!

I hope you have a very Happy Holidays!1



Author's Response:

Thanks for the nice comments!!!  Insurance and mental health issues is a real problem. We know Melanie doesn't have any extra cash.  Lindsay is not going to get the same level of treatment this time around.  Gus and JR do need to spend time together but everything is so up in the air with JR life.  I think Andrea must regret spending the time to drive to the Taylor-Kinney home.  Hope you have wonderful holidays!!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Bgriggs (Signed) · Date: December 13, 2021 08:27 PM · On: Chapter 36

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the early Christmas present. Love it as always...so much going on. Just need a new Mikey smack down when he realizes what's going on with Lindsay and decides (again) that Brian needs to get him a lawyer to get custody of JR and of course a new home since he only rents a room...and Brian owes him. 

 

Merry Christmas 🎄 

 

Becky



Author's Response:

You are a fast reader and reviewer!!!!  You are welcome Becky, glad you enjoyed the chapter.  There is some Mikey coming in the next chapter.  Thanks for all your support.  Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Bgriggs (Signed) · Date: December 09, 2021 07:10 AM · On: Chapter 35

Happy Holidays! Just finished rereading the entire series again! Hoping for a new chapter before Christmas...



Author's Response:

New chapter just posted!!

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: December 08, 2021 06:51 AM · On: Chapter 35

lol... two way street... readers love to hear from you, too! any chance of a chapter or two before christmas... of this year??



Author's Response:

at long last a new chapter.

Reviewer: bktush (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2021 06:11 PM · On: Chapter 35

Sweet Baboo, Still loving your story, love Granny she's a hoot and even Brian loves her in his way. I like Joe also, hwhen he told mikey off and so protective of Debbie and Carl not to mention the tenderness he shows to Jenny he had my vote. Ed seems to be only concerned about Granny's happiness unlike Kate, loved the shovel bit, Alice just knows what to do. Now dumbass Linz, no wonder she and mikey were so good friends not a living brain cell between them, I don't think the suicide attempt for a minute if she was serious if so she could have drown herself stabbed her heart (probably couldn't find it) or Grandmom Jenshe would have been happy to help her. I think she is suffering from dementia and is in danger of hurting others as well as herself, pure bull about Mel abusing her although there is a cast of thousands would love to. It's time for mel to eat crow and tell Brian he is not the anti-Christ, she and dumb and dumber (Linz and mikey) think he is, he's a loving husband, father,uncle and a good person who is only hated by the entitled and jealous. Love you, Have a good Thnaksgiving...your Sally



Author's Response:

Darling Sally, somehow I missed your review.  I am a bad Baboo.  Glad you enjoyed the last chapter.  I did have a good Thanksgiving in California with friends.  Hope yours was good too!!!  Even if I was remiss in replying I remain, your Swett Baboo

Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: October 31, 2021 09:06 AM · On: Chapter 35

Wow Lindsay really lost it didn't she. She needs tons of help before she seriously hurts someone. I love Ted and Blake are helping with JR they are good people. Granny made me smile with how happy she was at the groundbreaking that was the best. I wonder what's next for them all. 



Author's Response:

Hello my friend, I hope all is good with you!!!  Glad you enjoyed this update.  I know you like the happy parts the best so glad you enjoyed the ground breaking.  That was fun for everyone.  Good to hear from you, thanks for the review!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: October 30, 2021 08:13 PM · On: Chapter 35

i'm also thinking that it is no longer safe to leave linds alone on her own during the day, with or without JR. she could easily have burned down half the neighborhood when she destroyed her artwork, to say nothing of putting JR in extreme danger. i have no doubt she didn't plan to butn thre house down, but she clearly had no idea what might happen with that fire and didn't care. time to put her away, i'm thinking...



Author's Response:

I do really enjoy a double review!!!  Yeah I don't think Lindsay can be safely left alone.  She is not at all rational.  Mental illness is difficult to deal with for everyone.  

Reviewer: rulisteningbj (Signed) · Date: October 30, 2021 02:54 PM · On: Chapter 35

What a wonderful packed update.  Lindsay has totally gone round the bend.  I am actually feeling sorry for Mel.

Dee Dee



Author's Response:

There was a lot going on in this chapter.  Some good things and some bad, just like real life.  Poor Mel does have a lot on her plate and had chased off most support.  Thanks for taking time to review, I do love to hear from the readers!!!  Bill

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: October 30, 2021 02:35 AM · On: Chapter 35

Yeah 2 chapters in one month and wow on this one.

Lindsay needs to go back to the looney bin or jail and charged with child endangerment for trying to set the house on fire with JR in it.

Now I don't know what to do with JR because Michael is useless Lindsay is about to get locked up Mel has to work and she is too head strong for Deb.

And Brian doesn't have the patience to break her down every day. 

I like that Ed has seen the plans for Granny's home and can tell his brother how nice the place Granny will live will be and that Granny told Kate to back off or she will have her arrested for trying to drug her.

I usually have an idea after reading a chapter where it should go next or where I want it to go. This time I will just hope there is more soon my only request would be more Brian and Justin in the next chapter.

Thanks again for 2 chapters in my birthday month.



Author's Response:

Hope you had a great birthday month!!!!  I am thinking the looney bin is more likely than jail but who knows.  JR is a worry.  I want her to be happy and well taken care of but not sure yet how that will happen.  B&J really do have their hands full with 5 kids already.  Ed turned out to be a good guy and everyone enjoyed his visit.  I am very flattered to get a "wow" from you.  I know they are not easily earned.  Always happy to hear from you and glad I could make your birthday month a little happier!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: October 29, 2021 10:52 PM · On: Chapter 35

I just love this story your weaving the various stories of the family makes for some laughs and sadness. I just love how Brian is the head of the clan but in reality Justin wears the velvet gloves as Brian will always look to Justin’s well-being. Granny has become a firm favourite as she has Brian’s number and loves that he exactly the man for Justin to love and respect

Author's Response:

Thanks for the nice comments.  If this chapter was only about Mel & Linds it would have been a real downer.  Sometines I feel like there are too many iron in the fire but all the charcters do add interest.  Brian is strong and in charge but always, always, always looking out for his Sunshine.  I love Granny too, we can see where Grandmom Jen learned to be a strong, loving person!!  Thanks for all your support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: October 29, 2021 09:50 PM · On: Chapter 35

a good chapter! i'm trying to overcome pnuemonia and was glad for the distraction from my serious discomfort right now...

crazy or not, i would have thought linds was way to selfish to destroy her precious art work. i could easily see her destroying everything of melanie's tho...  the sad thing is the suicide "atttempt" was just done to get attention rather than actually kill herself... if i was sure brian would stay out of the whole mess entirely, i would say mel should just dump linds on her parents and move on, with or without leda.

eddie is now a supportive member of the taylor/kenny family and i hope we get to see a bit more of him.

at least since linds destroyed her own artwork, justin and his partner will have no blame for refusing to show her work. still think that was out of character for linds to do tho... linds is bat-shit crazy but she is nasty and selfish to the bone and i don't see anything changing that.

sort of hate saying it, but i think mel has pretty much paid her dues for being such a bitch and deserves to move on with JR, and perhaps leda, to a new life in florida near her parents and away b/j and gus and linds. 

another great chapter tho and looking forward to more things getting settled with the characters. 

please, not tooo long for the next one.... i'm a sick old lady who needs my favorite distraction!!!  big hugs, bill.



Author's Response:

I hope you feel better soon!!!  So hard to feel good when you have trouble breathing and can't get adequate rest.  I always think I feel better if I can get a good night's sleep.  Lindsay is more disturbed than selfish at the moment.  I don't think even Linds deserves to be dumped on the Petersons - they are scum!!  Eddie's visit turned out to be a good thing for everyone.  I think Mel's attempt to keep everyone at arm's length has led to her being without anyone to support her.  Not sure she understands that yet.  I have some tentative plans concerning Leda, we'll have to see where the muses take me.  Take care of yourself.  Sending lots of wishes for you to feel better soon!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Lorma (Signed) · Date: October 29, 2021 07:09 PM · On: Chapter 35

Great update.  I always enjoy reading a new chapter.



Author's Response:

Thanks!!!!!  Glad you are still enjoying this long saga!!!   Bill

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 29, 2021 03:57 PM · On: Chapter 35

Yet another fantastic chapter.  Lindsay has some mental health problems and it looks like Mel will end up with some blame.



Author's Response:

You know I always look forward to your comments.  We have been on this long road together since the beginning.  Lindsay seems to have made a serious break with reality.  Thank you for all your support!!!!   Bill

Reviewer: purpledee (Signed) · Date: October 29, 2021 11:18 AM · On: Chapter 35

Thank you for the new chapter.

I'm glad Granny put Kate in her place.  I knew you were building up for something to happen with Linday, by her eratic behaviour.  I'm presuming she will end up in a facility again.  Interesting twist with the Mel domestic abuse line!

What's happning with Mad Mikey?  You haven't mentioned him in a while?

Hope you're jabbed and safe.

Deb L.

Reviewer: marie-france (Signed) · Date: October 29, 2021 09:15 AM · On: Chapter 35

Thank you for this new chapter. It's pretty impressive how Kate still feels on a mission despite what her mom and brother tell her. Grandma would have to tell Brian to press charges, a little stint in jail might put his mind back together. Gus is happy to see JR but I think he needs Peter to be sure he will return to his fathers. Ted and Blake are very nice. Where's Michael in there? I hope that with what is happening his landlady will understand his lies. The Liberty Avenue world is small. Lindsay is crazy. She will surely be interned. Leda will be able to support Mélanie, who will realize that despite her behavior she has friends who help her. Without Lindsay's manipulations she will be able to be forgiven. I think she will get there. I started reading this story again and at first she was very aware of everything Brian and Justin did for them. I don't really understand how she could have become such a witch ...

Reviewer: HJ1225 (Signed) · Date: October 28, 2021 11:32 PM · On: Chapter 35

Yay! A new chapter!

Wow!! Lindsay certainly let the crazy lose. I have to wonder if this is just an episode or if she has tipped over into the world of her own imagination to forever stay.  Is she now going to be accusing Mel of abuse? The way the hospital staff are acting and the tidbit about abuse counselor sure sounds like it.  I think she needs to be institutionalized.

I have to admit I felt sorry for Mel, but at the same time fully acknowledge that she pushed everyone out of her life and she is the reason she is all alone. What will she do now? Will she take JR and run, will she ask Ted and Blake to take JR (because JR is not safe with Lindsay around), or maybe Deb?

Ted and Blake are such good, sweet and wonderful people.  Love them.

Loved Ed's presence at the meeting with the architect and his teasing of Granny. Glad Ed told Jeff that Kate was giving them false information and that he sent Kate the pictures of how happy and great their mother looked. I can just picture Kate huffing and puffing because her lies were found out.  I was also glad that Granny called Kate and told her if she didn't stop she would let Brian try to get charges pressed against her basded on the cookie drugging test.  I wonder what Kate will try next.

Glad Gus got to see JR again.

Thanks for another great chapter!  Can't wait for the next one!!

Holly



Author's Response:

Hi Holly, Lindsay does seem to have fallen off the edge of normal behavior.  Mel is kind of her own worst enemy.  She continues to be abrasive and overwhelmed.  That is not a good combination to get support from those around you.  I always liked Ted & Blake, we didn't see enough of them in the show.  Ed appears to be a sensible person.  He was relieved that Granny is happy & healthy.  Kate if the one who is odd man out now, no one believes her stories.  I wanted to get Gus & JR together but it had to be done in the right way.  Happy to know you are still reading & enjoying!!!  Always look forward to your comments!!!   Bill

Reviewer: Bgriggs (Signed) · Date: October 28, 2021 10:43 PM · On: Chapter 35

Thank you for another great chapter. This continues to be my favorite story. Lindsay just continues to be cookoo for coco puffs!  Ready for another Mikey smack down. 



Author's Response:

Happy that you enjoyed the latest update and flattered that it is your favorite story!!!  Lindsay does seems to get more disturbed, not less.  I was thinking it has been a while since we heard about Mikey.  Thanks for the review!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: October 28, 2021 08:59 PM · On: Chapter 35

Great chapter!!   I could tell that things had been brewing with Lindsay for a while now and something big was getting ready to happen, but I never thought she'd set fire to her artwork.   Suicide attempt, yes, but the fire, no.  Her mood swings are not good.    She has some real problems and hopefully, she'll now that she's in the hospital, she'll get some much needed help.   



Author's Response:

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.  Lindsay is deeply troubled and not acting in a rational way.  Not such a great result from her last hospitialization, time will tell what happensn now.  Thanks for the comments, always great to hear from you!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Argangel (Signed) · Date: October 28, 2021 07:25 PM · On: Chapter 35

TrTres beau chapitre. Un conseiller Violence domestique , elle met le feu presque à la maison, essayé de se suicider, elle a besoin d'être placé ,elle est un danger pour elle même. C'est pas un conseiller Violence domestique  qu'il lui faut. Ils ont pas son dossier précédent qu'elle avait des traitements et qu'elle était suivie..



Author's Response:

 

Je crois qu'ils n'ont pas encore accédé à l'histoire de Linsay.   Ils constateront qu'il n'y a pas d'abus seulement une maladie de sa part. Elle ne semble pas pouvoir se remettre de son traumatisme d'enfance.  Merci de m'avoir fait savoir que vous appréciez mon histoire.  Bill

 

Reviewer: HJ1225 (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2021 01:44 AM · On: Chapter 34

Sorry for the late review! 

Loved this chapter.  Short but great! Loved Granny's little trick on Ed and then telling him exactly why she wants to live there.  I liked Ed. I'm glad he wasn't a stinker like Kate but was instead happy to meet Justin's family and absorb the reasons his mother wanted to live there with all of those kids. He acted like he was family and was very accepting.  Hope to see more of him. Would love to know what he tells Jeff and how he deals with Kate.

On the one hand I can see why Lindsay wouldn't want to see Leda, I mean who wants to spend time with your partner's ex? But at the same time, I was creeped out about Lindsay's reaction. When will she be showing her art to Sydney and Justin? Because I see a complete breakdown when that happens.

Thanks for the chapter! Eager for more.

Holly



Author's Response:

Sorry for the late reponse.  I thought I had answered your comments but obviously I didn't.  Sorry!!!  Granny made sure Ed knew the truth and also made it clear she didn't like being checked on.  Lindsay gets creepier - new chapter just posted.  Thanks for all your reviews, commenst from the readers is what keeps this story going!!!  Bill   

Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: October 06, 2021 07:22 AM · On: Chapter 34

Uncle Ed's visit was fantastic. I'm delighted he got to see how his mother was truly happy. I think Kate is going to throw a hissy fit lol. Fantastic work as always. 



Author's Response:

I think everyone enjoyed Uncle Ed's visit.  It was good he got to see the truth to refute Kate's lies.  Thanks for the review!!!  Bill

Reviewer: wellreadbunny (Signed) · Date: October 04, 2021 08:37 AM · On: Chapter 34

It was great to see a new chapter and so soon. Hooray.

Author's Response:

Thanks for the review.  Hooray!!  Bill

Reviewer: rulisteningbj (Signed) · Date: October 02, 2021 05:13 PM · On: Chapter 34

I lost the ability to review for sometime.  Now that I have that ability back, I just wanted you to know how much I love this story.  Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.  

Dee Dee



Author's Response:

Welcome back!!!!!!  I appreciate you letting me know you are still reading and enjoying.  Bill

Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: October 02, 2021 12:10 PM · On: Chapter 34

Great chapter!!   Well, Ed and Granny had their chat, and Ed got a firsthand look at the Kinney-Taylor house and what a happy and lively household it is.   I don't think Ed has anything to worry about where Granny is concerned.



Author's Response:

Happy to know you enjoyed this chapter.  Ed was sincerely concerned about Granny but he found out she is happy to be part pf the Taylot-Kinney household.  There is always something going on.  Thanks for taking time to post comments.  You know I love to hear from the readers!!!!!!   Bill

Reviewer: marie-france (Signed) · Date: October 02, 2021 07:15 AM · On: Chapter 34

Thanks for this chapter! Eventually Ed saw that his mother was very happy with all the Taylor-Kinneys and could tell his brother everything. Gus is adorable and loves everyone. Leda what a surprise! I imagine Lindsay will fall apart when her art is rejected and she will end up in psychiatric hospital. Mélanie will stand up with Leda's help. I made my happy ending LOL Hope you have time to write another chapter fast enough but I know real life is a bitch sometimes

Author's Response:

I think Ed was truly concnerned about his mother but now he knows all is well.  Gus lived a good part of his young life in Canada with no "family" as part of his life.  He loves being part of a big family, there always seem to be new "family" to meet.  Lindsay just seems to be falling deeper and deeper into her black hole.  Mental illness is very frustrating to live with, no one can seem to help her and she is incapable of helping herself.  Interesting "happy ending" you forecast.  Thanks for your review!!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: bktush (Signed) · Date: October 02, 2021 02:26 AM · On: Chapter 34

 Sweet Baboo, I as the problem certainly enjoyed your latest chapter. Ed seemed truly interested in Granny's new life, appears he has no agenda other than his mothers health and happiness, he of course fell under the spell of Gus and the twins, how different he treats Justin from Craigs parents just burst right in and demanded attention and respect. I kinda hope Lindsey has her breakdown pretty soon when her art is rejected that will cause a major drama as much as she cheated on Mel I thought she was a bit high handed, I'm all for Leda and Mel. It's time for Mel to not see Brian as the devil but as a loving partner and a great father and Leda as a person who loves her. Lindsey is only interested in what she wants and needs. Hugs and kisses, always your Sally



Author's Response:

Darling Sally, hope all is good with you!!  Always brings a smile to my face to see your comments.   I agree, Ed was concerned about his mother but now sees she is happy in her new envionment.  We may hear more from the senopr Taylors but they have to get a clue about real life instead of Craig's view of life.  Lindsay sure doesn't seem to get any better.  Not to forgive Mel's bad behavior but she is between a rock and a hard place.  She has to work in order to pay expenses but her family is falling apart.  She & Lindsay have alienated most of their support system.  Huag & Kisses back to you!!!!  I remain, as always, your sweet Baboo 

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: October 01, 2021 10:56 PM · On: Chapter 34

Happy Birthday month to me!

i am going to start in a less obvious spot Linz and Leda I see problems for JR ahead...

Uncle Ed got to see what Kate couldn’t Granny is very happy living with her favorite grandchild and all of his family.

i look forward to the next chapter which I assume will be the boys invading the house. I wonder if Gus could have a sleepover night at Kevin’s with John already there it would be the perfect time.



Author's Response:

Ditto on birthday wishes.  Poor JR is having a pretty crappy life.  All Kate really saw was a way to get money out of her mother.  Ed was actually concerned that his mither was okay, he found out that she as better than okay.  I'll keep you guessing about what will happen in the next update.  Shirt comments for a relatively short chapter, Thanks!!!!!   Bill

Reviewer: Bgriggs (Signed) · Date: October 01, 2021 06:07 PM · On: Chapter 34

Leda...I smell trouble! Sorry it was short,but thanks for the update!



Author's Response:

Glad you enjoyed the latest chapter.  I'm not sure Leda is trouble but who knows what the future holds.  Thanks for the review!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: October 01, 2021 06:03 PM · On: Chapter 34

I will always enjoy this story and it seems to get better and better.  I think that Ed got a true picture of what goes on and Kate is going to be out of luck.



Author's Response:

You have been such a great support right from the beginning.  Thank you so much!!!!!!!  I think Ed may be blocking Kate's number like Granny did.  I hope you know how much I appreciate you!!!!!! Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: October 01, 2021 05:44 PM · On: Chapter 34

oh, and i gotta say brian needs to get a grip on his concern about gus and 'old ladies'. 

firstly, gus loves everyone in  his family and i would think  that even includes the noxious michael so no surprise he likes granny and grandmom.

secondly, what kid wouldn't love to have granny and grandmom in his family??? no one i can think of... lol



Author's Response:

Brian has never had any lady fixations, so this is unfamilar ground for him.  LOL  Gus is certainly happy with having a Granny & Grandmom!!!!!  Thanks for taking time to review, love to heard from the readers.  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: October 01, 2021 05:39 PM · On: Chapter 34

thank you, bill, that my faith in you was not misplaced! lol

it WAS short, but it was also a great chapter.

eddie saw that granny is completely happy and in a much better place than with kate and he's a great guy and could understand and appreciate brian and the whole family.

very well done, bill! but please, hopefully the next on will be longer???  pleeeeese.... hugs



Author's Response:

Short is quick, long takes longer.  Glad tyou enjoyed the chapter. Ed is a great guy just concerned about his mother.  Your comments always make me smile.  Bill

Reviewer: Crookedhalo1 (Signed) · Date: October 01, 2021 04:11 PM · On: Chapter 34

I can't blame Lindsay about Leda.  He has a strange fascination for old ladies, lol "snorts"



Author's Response:

Lindsay was not an innocent in the whole Leda debacle.  I think Brian is really somewhat concerned with Sonny Boy's fascination with old ladies.  Thanks for the review!!!!!!!!!!!!   Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: October 01, 2021 04:45 AM · On: Chapter 33

lol, bill. i don't THINK you would reneg on a promise. but, yes, time will tell!! still can't wait!



Author's Response:

New chapter is posted.

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: September 30, 2021 08:49 PM · On: Chapter 33

yea!!! new story tomorrow.. can't wait!!! lol



Author's Response:

you do know the consequences if I don't deliver on a new chapter for tomorrow!  Time will tell.  Bill

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: September 21, 2021 02:42 AM · On: Chapter 33

 if I fail to live up to that promise I will stop writing this story.   

Um I would rather reread and wait, then to have you stop writing

 

Your reviews always make me smile!!!!! 

I generally amuse me when I write reviews, the fact you are getting the gist is enough to have me continue to review



Author's Response:

Glad we are both amused.  

Reviewer: Lorma (Signed) · Date: September 20, 2021 05:33 PM · On: Chapter 33

So glad to see a new chapter.  I read these with a smile on my face.  I just love this series.



Author's Response:

Thanks for letting me know you are still reading and enjoying.  Thanks!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: September 20, 2021 10:32 AM · On: Chapter 33

This was fantastic and I cannot wait to see the brother visit granny and see the fallout from that. That will keep us all entertained. All the boys once again are amazing and John's birthday was perfect. So loved seeing a new chapter for this amazing story. 



Author's Response:

Glad to kknow you are still reading and enjoying this saga.  Eddie will relize thathis mother is the same take charge person she has always been.  John is aware of the massive improvment in his life since he came to live with his uncles.  Than for the nice comments!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: September 20, 2021 05:16 AM · On: Chapter 33

i  think that joan has made remarkable progress since she left rehab. she's friends now with roofer guys mother, been nice to debbie, eating out with the other ladies in the parish, helping and contributing to the food bank and had a truly wonderful lunch with john and peter. that's nothing to sneeze it.

i could easily see joan actually reach out to the priest to discuss brian's being gay and trying to understand him and his way of life. i think she's open to at least discussing it with him and i think/hope she could get the knowledge to find her way to acceptance of his lifestyle even if she can't so a happy-dance over it. and brian has it in him to forgive. he has taken care of his mother for years, in spite of everything and there's that confused part of him who doesn't want to see her die alone in her house... her acceptance of justin will mean a lot to him and seeing her develop a solid relationship with john and peter will also help a lot. they may never be best buds but i do think there is a real possilility of civil, semi-normal relationship developing. brian's bark is always worse than his bite with family.

i'm thinking something is going to push linds over the edge and it may be a refusal to show her  mediocre art. and i even feel a little sorry for mel with linds' issues. mel is overwhelmed and doesn't see what she can do to "fix" linds. she's been riding out the out of control lilnday and just grateful to see the susy homemaker linds  when she pops up. i think the nut house is in linds future... and i worry about jr being alone with linds when she's not doing well.



Author's Response:

Joan realizes hiw much she has missed out on because of her alcoholism and is determined to continue sobriety.  It is still difficult for her to abandon lifelong beliefs and fully accept Brian & Justin.  That may be beyond her capacities.  Mel amd Linds are trapped in a sad situation.  Lindsay is seriously ill and needs support, Melanie has to work in order to fullfill their financial obligations.  Not a recipe for sucess and porr JR is caught in the middle of it.  Not a happy household!!  Your reviews always give me food for thought and I appreciate that!!!!!!!!!!!!  Thanks,  Bill

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: September 20, 2021 02:00 AM · On: Chapter 33

Fantastic update.  We got a little of everything and everyone.  Can't wait until Granny Taylors son comes out and sees how well she is doing.



Author's Response:

Always happy to see your review.  Eddie will learn in no uncertain terms that Granny is firmly in control of her life.  Thanks for your continuing suppport!!!!!!!!!   Bill

Reviewer: bktush (Signed) · Date: September 19, 2021 01:26 PM · On: Chapter 33

My Sweet Baboo, So happy to see a chapter. Love Jen she sure handled the fools (the Hawkins father and son )Can't wait to meet Jen's brother, hope he's on Granny's side or poor Alice will be cleaning up a mess by the time Brian, Jen, and Granny finish with him,after trying to drug her mother Granny should have her daughter arrested she had no feelings for her mother just pure greed. I think Joan now has a clue what she is missing it's a shame she is her own worst enemy. Love and many hugs, your Sally



Author's Response:

Darling Sally, always happy to hear from you!!!   Jen has a history of dealing with Joe Harkins, now Frank knows she is no pushover.  Both of them are bullies used to intimidating people.  It takes a lot to intimidate Grandmom Jen.  The Harkins are not equal to that task. I think Granny won't need any help dealing with Eddie, she is just waiting to explain how things REALLY are to him.  I think it would be too painful to Granny to expose Kate's behavior to the world.  You are right Joan is her own worst enemy and is starting to realize how she has wasted her life.  Not quite ready to dismiss he long time beliefs and accept her son for the person he is.  Love and many hugs back to you.  I remain as always, your sweet Baboo.

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: September 17, 2021 11:46 PM · On: Chapter 33

just a thought... didn't granny cover a lot of what was happening with her and kate in the letter she sent? thought she told them she was moving to pittsburgh and that kate was trying to get her declared incompetent.... it sounds like they are totally in the dark about everything...



Author's Response:

That letter was sent before Kate's visit.  Kate is now trying to rewrite history about how she behaved when she visited.  Bill

Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: September 17, 2021 09:55 PM · On: Chapter 33

Great chapter as always!!   I'm looking forward to Eddie's visit and for Granny to fill him on Kate's behavior.   I have a feeling he is in for a rude awakening!!!    I was very happy to see Joan getting along so well with John and Peter and them filling her in on everything Brian and Justin have done for them.    After going through the rehab, I'm not surprised that she is now more easy going, but was happy to see her being pleasant with Justin and even telling him they could be on a first name basis.    I am, though, still waiting for some kind of meeting with Brian and Joan, now that she is sober, as I think that would be very eye opening for him.   While I don't think he could forgive her for how she treated him growing up, I think it would be nice if they could at least be on even ground with each other.       



Author's Response:

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.  I think you are correct about Eddie.  He is going to find out the truth from Granny,.  I think Joan realizes how much she has missed out on in life.  Her long time beliefs are difficult for her to dismiss and admit she has been so so wrong for so long.  Brian may be reluctant to meet with Joan because he doesn't want to be tempted to forgive her.  He has a very full life without her and may not want to dreg up his painful past.  Just a thought???  Thanks for taking time to review!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Argangel (Signed) · Date: September 17, 2021 11:13 AM · On: Chapter 33

J'ai adoré. C'était super.



Author's Response:

Vraiment heureux de savoir que vous avez apprécié ce chapitre.  Merci de me le faire savoir!!  Bill   

Reviewer: marie-france (Signed) · Date: September 17, 2021 08:53 AM · On: Chapter 33

So glad to see an update thank you! Despite all it's nice to see Joan sober but it's a shame that she does not want to accept the love of Brian and Justin, she is really a loser, especially since she sees the happy life that the family has. Gus and his brother and sister are adorable. Ted and Blake's neighbor should be prosecuted for invasion of privacy (not sure that it exists!). Now I am waiting for Eddie to visit, he will surely get his mother reframe and he will be able to explain to his brother the lies and the jealousy of their sister. I wish Granny would press charges against Kate, in the end she deserved it. Lindsay is still so crazy. I can't wait to hear what's on her mind. See you soon, I hope not so long, take care of yourself.

Author's Response:

Joan is a sad person, wasted life.  She is not happy and she has never made anyone else happy.  Her beliefs are more om[ortant than people.  At least now she is starting to see where she might be wrong.  I always thought babies were fascinated by small children.  It is like they can relate to kids easier than full grown people.  The nighbor is like a lot of people who like to stir up trouble and attempt to act innocent about what they have done and try to act like a victim.  I think Granny will leave not doubt in Eddie's mind that she is fully capable of running her own life.  I don't belive Granny would ever play a role in sending one of her children to jail.  Lindsay is not well and getting worse.  Thanks for the review, I do love it get them!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: September 17, 2021 05:01 AM · On: Chapter 1

Eddie's visit should be fairly non-stressful. it soounds like he will be coming with an open mind and will certainly understand all is well and granny is in no danger at the taylor-kinney's home. granny is a wealthy woman, even more so than her sons think, and i think there is nothing wrong with them showing some concern for granny, especially due to the nonsense kate filled them with. it should be quickly understood and accepted, i would think.

i'm really happy that joan and the boys had such a good lunch and that joan treated justin with respect and i'd even say a bit of friendship and acceptance of him as a person. i'm hoping she can talk with the parish priest, who seems pretty enlightened on the gay situation to help joan understand not everything in the bible can be read with today's eyes and not know the history of some of the words and what was acceptable in biblical days. jt secrets in his "forever yours" very long and wonderful story, goes deeply into explanations of what some of the words used in the bible meant then vs what they have come to mean today. homosexuality was not looked down on or condemned back then... but men, some with agendas, wrote the bible and all is sometimes not quite what it seems. i'm catholic myself and had no problem understanding the points made in jt secrets coverage of the topic. it is a super story and i highly recommend it for those who may not have read it. like this one, it does not have all the terrible angst b/j go thru in so many of the stories about them, which makes it a joy to read, as this story is.

will say more later but wanted to hit these two topics first.

 

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: September 17, 2021 04:47 AM · On: Chapter 33

I love Gus interacting with the twins 


I am looking forward to Jen’s brothers arrival he will realize fast how wrong Kate is.


i hope Viola looks at Ted and Blake’s past as they were the lucky ones who have managed to overcome what her daughter couldn’t 


i am intrigued by the fact that Joan did not try to push John and Peter to see their Mom nor did you mention anything about her calling for John’s Birthday 


I wonder how bad Lindsay will react when Sidney and Justin see nothing worth showing in her artwork 


I don’t really mean this in a bad way but Joan being sober makes her a boring character 


Now I am going to start over at chapter 1 of this part of the story and with luck when I get to the bottom of chapter 33 there will be a next button for Chapter 34


I like Birthday presents as much as John, and mine is in October and I would love at least one Chapter to magically appear before the end of October if you can do 2 EVEN BETTER



Author's Response:

I am enjoying writing about Sonny Boy relating to Princess & Sunbeam.  They make a pretty cute & interestin trio.  I think Eddie will be quickly convinced that his mother is fully capable of handling her own affairs.  There will be a late card from Claire.  I think Joan just wanted to enjoy time with her grandsons and she & Claire on not really on the best terms after their last phone conversation.  Not sure Lindsay will get around to showing her art.  I think Joan was always a boring character, at least siber she is doing something positive for a change.  I will promise a new chapet on 10/1 and one later in the month.  if I fail to live up to that promise I will stop writing this story.   Your reviews always make me smile!!!!!   Thanks,   Bill

Reviewer: HJ1225 (Signed) · Date: September 17, 2021 03:48 AM · On: Chapter 33

YAY!!!!  I was so happy to see this new chapter and it was so great!!  

Loved getting some updates on what was happening with everyone.  UGHHHH...that lying, conniving Kate.  I can't believe Jen's brothers are believing all the crap she lied about.  Hopefully when Eddie arrives he will get set straight and start helping contain his lying greedy sister and gullible brother, instead of causing trouble himself. I am really really looking forward to reading all of that and the fallout that Kate will suffer (and I really want her to suffer as anyone who would do that to their own mother should suffer - have I mentioned I get really vengeful??). Glad to hear Kate's lawyer got fired and censored.

I was happy hearing about what happened to Ted & Blake's nosy neighbors snoopy friend and that she was reprimended and suspended for what she did.  I hope Violet is understanding of Ted's past; that it won't be a problem with them adopting Nina. I would think she would know that both Ted & Blake are recovering addicts.  Hopefully she will be understanding about the arrest.

I really liked the Joan scenes and glad it was for the most part good for her and the boys and that she treated Justin much better.  I hate she still can't accept Brian's lifestyle, but she is starting to see the good too.  

I LOVE GRANNY!!  and Grandmom Jen!!  I just had to get that out. 

Glad we had no whiner in this chapter, but have to say that I still think Lindsay is batshit craycray! I feel Deb's concern and am more and more creeped out by the lalalaland she lives in, and her continued opinion that Justin has no say of what goes in his gallery. Creepy CrayCray!!

 I love this story and have been missing it so much!!!  I can't wait read more (especially about Eddie's visit and fallout) and I am begging you on bended knees bring it to us very soon!

Love this story!

Holly



Author's Response:

Hi Holly, happy to know you enjoyed this chapter after the lonf wait.  Kate is trying her best to get some control over Granny and her money.  She is doomed to failure.  I'm pretty sure that Granny is going to set Eddie straight about her being able to take care of herself.  I hate people who try to stir up trouble and try to play the victim when they called on their actions.  The great thing about writing a story is you can make events turn out like you want.  Joan is realizing what she is missing out on in life but it is difficult to overturn your life long beliefs.  Nice to see her making some progress in her view of life. I love Granny and Grandmom Jen too!!!!  Lindsay mental health seems to be getting worse instead of better.  Mel seems unable to unwilling to realize what is going on with her wife.  I get the distinct inpression that you enjoy my long sagq, thank you!!!   Always enjoy reding your reviews, thanks for all your support!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Bgriggs (Signed) · Date: September 17, 2021 02:26 AM · On: Chapter 33

Love the new chapter...well worth the extra long wait😉



Author's Response:

So happy your enjoyed it!!!  Bill

Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: September 14, 2021 08:22 PM · On: Chapter 32

Hi Bill, hope you are doing well.    I noticed that a new chapter was downloaded yesterday, Chapter 32, however, I just wanted to let you know that this chapter was previously downloaded in June and that that new chapter didn't come into the system.  



Author's Response:

Thanks for the update.  Sadly we are having issues with the web site.  The update was a test - as soon as our current issue is corrected - still not sure what caused it - the new chapter will be posted.  Bill

Reviewer: Bgriggs (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2021 01:47 AM · On: Chapter 32

Just finished rereading the whole series for the 5th time. Still love it as much as i did the first time!  Can’t wait for the next chapter. 

Reviewer: purpledee (Signed) · Date: August 25, 2021 08:30 PM · On: Chapter 32

Hi, you know I love your writing and I totally understand you are busy in these, very trying times, but if at all possible could we have a new chapter soon as it's been 10 weeks and I'm really desperate for my fix!!!

I just want to say, as I think your profession lies somewhere in the medical field (assuming from previous posts), that all you guys are the best.  We do the whole clapping and make noise in recognition in the UK, hope you get that recognition in US.

Okay, feel guilty now for requesting update.

All my best wishes to you,

Deb L.



Author's Response:

Not in medical field at all, sorry to destroy any illusions.  I had a brother and have a niece who are doctors.  I am well but real life has had some challenges but I am working on am update and hope to post it this week.  I aologize for the delay and U know what it is like to wait for an update to a favorite story.  Thanks Deb for the kind words!!!!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: August 06, 2021 06:11 PM · On: Chapter 32

JUNE 18 LAST CHAPTER.... SIGH

ANY IDEA WHEN THE NEXT ONE IS COMING?????

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: July 20, 2021 06:34 AM · On: Chapter 32

glad to see the site back... any chance of a new chapter soon???

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 02, 2021 07:30 PM · On: Chapter 32

I notice a lot of reviewers ask about hockie.  I don't remember if the girls went to Canada in this tale or not, but Canadian's seem big on hockie.  Maybe that's where it came from?



Author's Response:

Sweet of you for trying to excuse me but it was just careless of me or a senior moment.  I can always count on your for a boost!!!

Reviewer: Nichelle Wellesly (Signed) · Date: June 21, 2021 10:23 PM · On: Chapter 25

Hey Bill, 

I know I'm pretty late in reviewing this chapter (even though I read it before now), but something has really been bothering me about the reviews regarding Ben's money. First, it is NOT Ben's responsibilty to financially support JR. Let's just be clear and remember that it falls to Michael as the other person responsible for JR's DNA.

Secondly, regarding Ben's salary as a tenured professor: I'm not sure, but isn't Ben still positive in this story? The reason I ask, is that there are several written recently where he isn't, but that's beside the point. For the sake of argument, let's just say that he is. I really don't understand folks thinking that even as a tenured professor that Ben's health insurance would automatically cover his HIV medication. That is a MISCONCEPTION if I've ever heard one. In fact, it very well could possibly be looked at as a PREEXISTING CONDITION, especially since a tenured professor at a college or university does NOT begin their respective careers that way. They are known as Adjunct Professors until they get tenure, and therefore only have at most basic insurance based on how many hours they work (usually about 25 to 30 hours which is still considered part time). So all of this talk about what Ben should contribute is inaccurate, especially since he would STILL need to pay for his HIV medication.

So let's go on and say that he is making $75K per year. The cost of his meds PER MONTH would by at least $3000, which in actuality is the cost of one chemo pill. I know this because I have a family member, who has been living with the virus going on 30 years now and the new medication she is on is about $3500 for a 30-day supply. As for the chemo pill, my father passed from two types of cancers in 2012, and his insurance only covered PART of that and only because he was a Veteran. So, back to Ben, if you were to take $3000 and multiply it by 12, it equals $36,000 and that doesn't even include taxes and fees. All that said, I'm very curious to know just how Ben is supposed to be the one to pay for EVERYTHING, including but not limited to, the house and all that comes with owning or renting one, insurance for himself and Hunter, other basic needs including his meds AND HUNTERS, plus support his mooching-ass husband? If anything, Michael should get the hell off his ass and realize that having a child is not an IN NAME ONLY situation. That would be the adult thing to do! 

So in conclusion, if I were Ben, I would certainly have required Michael to pay back every damn copper penny to my retirement fund as well as pay full child support whether Mel wants it or not, because that's what a noncustodial parent is supposed to do. And if Michael couldn't do that, then I would leave but sue him privately for my funds back. I really don't give a damn that they are 'married', that fund was what Ben WORKED HARD for, and unless Michael was contributing to it, which he was NOT, then the Joker-looking idiot had no right to access it. 

Just my take on things, but you know how us writers are.

HUGS and LOVE, Boo!

~Nichelle



Author's Response:

Hi Nichelle, So nice to hear from you!!!!  I agree about Ben paying for JR's upkeep.  Michael has kept him at arm's length where JR is concerned.  Justin is Papa, Ben is Uncle Ben.  In one of the earlier chapters I mention Ben being glad he was able to get his meds covered by his insurance.  You are correct there is no must be covered for preexisting conditions  Michael getting a fulltime job was to allow him to pay back Ben and to get his own health insurance.  Ben gave him an ultimatum to get a job.  Poor Ben just had the misfortune to fall in love with a man-child and I think in some ways that is what appealed to Ben.  Personally I never understood Mel choosing Michael to father her child.  Hope all is good in your world.  Hugs back to you!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2021 02:22 AM · On: Chapter 32

ok, i have a question that just popped into my head...

linds leave at the gallery had to be extended so she was covered by insurance. wondering why she wouldn't be covered by mel's insurance. i know many things involving gay rights have be improved to protect them legally as married couples are... but maybe not enough yet? one would think a law firm might be enlightened enough to provide partnership coverage, but i don't know so am asking. 

and, if she isn't covered under mel's insurance, how on earth is she going to get the help she needs? brian and justin should certainly not provide any more monetary assistance to them and i would really hate to see that happen. here in california we have medicaid, which is similar to medicare but i think it is state provided and often for younger people who have little or no income.  just curious how that would work... sorry to be so ignorant about this stuff...

 



Author's Response:

Lindsay's gallery insurance had to be extended because she was aready hospitilized under that policy.  She couldn't switch to Mel's insurnce untilshe was released from mental hospital.  Apprently Mel was able to get Linds covered for her preexisting mental illness.  Gus had always been in Brian's health insurance.  Bill

Reviewer: purpledee (Signed) · Date: June 19, 2021 02:35 PM · On: Chapter 32

Okay, I will try not to sarcastic but thanks for the eventual update. (I said i'd TRY!!)

Anyhoo, good update but not a lot happening.  Although you have cunningly set the seeds about for future chapters.

What will Brian and Justin do about Gus' contact with his contact Moms'?

How will they find out about JR and the whole neglect/daycare thing?

What will Michael do next?  Also, whilst on the subject of dear little Mikey, why has no one pulled him up on his treatment of Justin anytime he enters the Building.  If Brian hasn't noticed surely Ted or the eagle eyed Cynthia should have?  We know that the other receptionists don't like him, so would have no problems dobbing him in.  And, Cynthia has an in built radar for office gossip.  If I was part owner of a company and someone treated one of my co-owners like this, they would not only be fired but feel my foot up their arse!!!

Thanx hun,

Deb L.



Author's Response:

Bad author!!!  I think Brian and Justin will follow Lena's advice and only arrane a meeting when they are sure it will be a positive experience.  I think Debbie will provide a place for JR & Gus to get together.  Justin ignore Mikey, he is secure in Brian's love.  To me, Mikey is like Brian's brother - too much history to just break off all contact with Mikey.  All Justin would have to do is to tell Cynthia to fire Mikey and he would be gone.  That would make all interactions with Debbie very awkward.  They prefer to iognore Mikey rather than making a family situation unpleasant.  If it was all just about Mikey's behavior he never would have been hired in the first place.  Debbie's tears get him the job.  Bill

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: June 19, 2021 02:53 AM · On: Chapter 32

Author's Response: 

 

Where the h--- did hockey come from??????  I must be losing it, maybe time to stop writing??

DON’T YOU DARE STOP WRITING, I WOULD RATHER BE AMUSED AT THE TYPOS AND GAFFES THEN NOT READ MORE OF THIS AMAZING STORY. I just had to point this one out most of them are not this wonky...



Author's Response:

I though that would get a response.  It annoys me when I make grammatical errors because I do try and catch rhem before I post a chapter.  I truly cannot understand where hockey came from.  

Reviewer: auggie (Signed) · Date: June 19, 2021 02:08 AM · On: Chapter 32

Thank you so much for the new chapter.  So glad that Gus has all of this family to love him and make him feel safe.  My heart was hurting  for him whe he was talking to Justin. I hope Lindsay's art is refused because I think if it is she will really crack so bad that she will have to be hospitalized, and that would be a good thing because she would have to take her meds and get help.  I know from experience that you cannot make a mentally ill person take their meds.  I try not feel bad for Mel but I do, but I don't think she will get better until she is over her resentment of Brian.  Michael? I just cannot stand anything about him.  Just curious but what happened to Ben?  I know he is not related to JR but he always cared about her and it would probably be could for JR  to see him.  He could tell them that he does not want anything to do with Michael just that he wants to see JR. I love this so much and all of Justin's and Brian's "Love Family".  Thanks again for sharing your talent with us.



Author's Response:

Sorry I made you waity so long for a new chapter.  It is a good thing that Gus confided in his Papa since no one was considering how he felt about no contact with his mothers. Lindsay does seem to be getting worse and not doing anything to get better.  Some people cannot overcome the pain that was inflicted on them early in life,  I think Mel will always be jealous of Brian.  I think Ben is probabky missing Mikey, he does care about him, and is not ready for any reminders of him.  Mikey was careful to keep Ben from getting too close to "Uncle" Ben.  I am really happy that you are still enjoyng my long saga,  Thanks fr the nice comments, I really appfreciate them!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 10:42 PM · On: Chapter 32

Hope you are doing well!!    Good chapter!!!   I don't even know what to say about Melanie and Lindsay.   They shouldn't have custody of a stuffed animal, much less a child.   Mel is working all the time and Lindsay with all of her issues, doesn't even seem to realize that she has JR half the time.   Thank goodness that Debbie realized that JR needs help and is looking into daycare for JR.   And that was so sweet of Joe to give some of his money to help out with the daycare; he realizes that JR's situation is not a good one for her and will only lead to problems.   



Author's Response:

Real ife has been hectic on a few froints but I am good.  Mel & Linds are not likely to be getting any parenting awards.  Sadly I don't see that changing anytime soon.  Lindsay is deeply troubled and not getting better.  Mel is driven by financial demands.  Debbie is trying her best tp help the situation.  Joe understands needing someone to help you and is fond of his Little Miss.  Lucky for JR that she has them on her side.  Thanks for taking time to review I love to get them!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 09:12 PM · On: Chapter 32

Wow what a fantastic chapter.  Gus has a lot of love.  JR is getting her share.  Shame her dad is unable to help.  Best chapter ever.



Author's Response:

Thank you my firend for your always kind comments.  I am thrilled you enjoyed this chapter so much.  You know I always look forward to your review.  When your reviews stop, I will know it is time to end this saga.  THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 06:38 PM · On: Chapter 32

like brian and justin, it didn't dawn on me that gus would be so upset by mel and linds not reaching out to him, but they handled it well and granny and john contributed wonderfully to help gus understand.

when mel went upstairs to open the bedroom door to check on linds, i had a quick flash of her dead in bed from suicide. fortunately, or perhaps not, that wasn't the case but linds is a real mess and needs some serius help. and i hate to admit it, but mel really needs help too. she has had way too  much stress since linds had the fight with her parents and it has snowballed into something she simply can't handle. she needs to go back to the shrink and really work her issues but not sure she's quite ready yet to admit she was the problem and not brian.

deb and carl might actually be able to over the care of jr... between daycare and school, deb could keep her job and joe seems to be a big help getting jr to eat better and probably behave better too. and it would be good for jr. of course, mel would have to kick in decent support for jr, but with just her, she could sell the house, pay b/j back and get something a lot smaller for just her and linds... if she can even keep linds in her life. linds is so unstable i'm not sure she's gonna be able function normally enough to be at home alone or be anything but a total financial drag on melanie.

joe is a wonderful kid, as are all the kids in this story... it's a bit unrealistic, but so very heartwarming to see such great kids behaving and contributing to their families' happiness and supporting each other as friends should do.

i'd like to see deb and mel have a come to jesus moment with michael, telling him he has to start seriously contributing to jr's upkeep or get all custody rights taken away from him. if that means he gets a second job and quits buying his toys, so be it. it's time that worthless piece of shit ran headlong into the karma he so richly deserves.

a great story that just keeps getting better. can't wait for jen to get involved with gus and his moms. she'll have more encouraging words to build on what he's already been told and that is good.

so many irons in the fire and can't wait to get the details on them all... tyty



Author's Response:

Gus dismay at his mothers' abandoment ocurred to me at the last minute.  That was not my plan for this chapter.  Poor Lindsay seems to be getting worse instead of better.  I think maybe the longer you keep hurt inside the worse it is when you recognize that hurt exists.  Mel is definetly ub over her head with Lindsay.  So difficult to deal with a mentally ill person which if have experienced first hand.  Not sure Debbie is up to caring for a 5 year old fulltime but she is provind needed care and love.  So you think wonderful kids are unrealistic, that is interesting.  I do agree that most of the kids in the story are don't forget Joe Harkins.  I don't see Debbie ever confronting her precious son.  She knows he has issues but that brings her quite a bit of guilt over how she raised him.  Thank you for you very kind comments.  I can hardly believe this saga is still ongoing after several years.  The reviews are what keep it going.  Bill

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 06:35 PM · On: Chapter 32

He can take Gus, his brother and Josh to school and take himself to hockey practice."

You meant soccer....



Author's Response:

Where the h--- did hockey come from??????  I must be losing it, maybe time to stop writing??

Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 02:35 PM · On: Chapter 32

My heart was breaking for Gus right throughout this chapter. His mothers have a lot to answer for. Plus poor JR she needs a more stable home and that is not with her mums. I am loving this so much. So much love and respect within as well. 



Author's Response:

Melanie and Lindsay are pretty selfish people.  Lucky for Gus,he has a bunch of people who love him.  Things are looking uo for JR, Grandmom Debbie is taking on a bigger role in her life and Little Miss enjoys spending time with her Joey.  Glad to know you are enjoying the story.  Thanks for the nice comment my friend.  Bill

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 12:26 PM · On: Chapter 32

Wow Gus made me cry. But everyone’s response was exactly what he needed, I had a feeling that was going to blow up and Brian and Justin handled it the best they could I do think John might have been the best at getting Gus to see how good life with his Dads is and will always be.

Granny is going to have a beautiful place to live even Brian will be ok with it. Justin will just have to be fine with it. 

Lindsay is mood swinging all over the place and when Sydney and Justin pass on showing her art something is going to blow, I think JR is going to get caught in the cross fire and that scares me. 

I like the relationship JR has with Joe, but it also shows just how much she misses Gus.

i figure John is getting a decent sized SUV so he can take everyone to school, though I doubt his schedule will have him bringing anyone except himself home. 

I have been rereading the first part of this SAGA and was so happy when I checked and there was more NEW.



Author's Response:

Always look forward to your comments.  I think making you wait for updates makes your comments more positive??  Gus loves his Daddy & Papa but John is a big boy and assumes hero status in Gus's eyes.  I think John's comments were the icing on the cake for Gus.  Granny talking about loving people for years & years was a great message for Gus to get and understand.  Lindsay is deeply troubled, I think maybe the longer you hold something inside the more damage it does when you finally release those memories.  Brian always knew he had shitty parents but Linds held those hurts deep inside.  Joey & Little Miss have a fun relationship that benefois them both.  I don't think John will get too large a car and I'm sure he won't do all the chaffeuring for the family.  I have never started at the beginning and read the whole story.  I read parts to refresh my memory.  Sometimes I enjoy it but sometimes my errors annoy me.  Thanks for the review!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: marie-france (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 08:34 AM · On: Chapter 32

I was so happy to see this update, I was looking forward to it.

I hope Gus was completely reassured about the people who love him he's such a nice little guy, he will eventually understand that his mothers are responsible and not him.

Melanie seems to have started to see that she is the cause of a lot of problems in their family. Lindsay is crazy. I can't even imagine the reaction when Sydney and Justin turn down her exposure. She is so imbued with herself.

JR has a great time with Debbie Joe and Carl and Joe is a really good guy. He knows what it's like to have a broken family. Michael seems to be jealous of his daughter's good time with Joe, what a despicable man. He does nothing for her but is unhappy with what others are doing. Michael well! Unfortunately no surprises here.

Author's Response:

Sorry to make you wait so long for this chapter.  I think everyone telling Gus about lifetime love reasured him that his Daddy & Papa would not suddenly stop loving him.  Mikey thinks everyone shoud be taking care of him, expecially his mother & Brian.  He is missing out on a lot hapiness by refusing to grow up.  I appreciate all your support for the story!!!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Argangel (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 08:09 AM · On: Chapter 32

Très beau chapitre. Michael pourrait participé au frais de garderie. Mais malheureusement dans la vrai vie ça existe. Sinon j'adore. 



Author's Response:

Merci pour les bons commentaires. Mikey n'est pas capable d'être un bon père parce qu'il n'a jamais grandi et accepté des responsabilités d'adulte. Heureusement, il y a d'autres personnes pour prendre soin d'elle.      Bill

Reviewer: wellreadbunny (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 05:34 AM · On: Chapter 32

Thanks for the new chapter. I am sorry JR is getting the short end of the stick when it comes to parental care. Sounds like Lindsay is still crazy.

Author's Response:

Glad you liked the update.  I think things are getting a little better for JR.  She hasd Grandmom & Grandpop and her Joey to help take care of her.  Poor Linds is very distrubed and doesn't seem to be getting better.  Thanks for reviewing, you know I love them!!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 05:10 AM · On: Chapter 1

thank you so much for the update; it's a good one! i want to read the chapter a few more times and think a bit before i do a full review but i have to say i am so disgusted with michael i could cheerfully slit his throat. again someone has to take over paying out for his daughter and it's a kid, for god's sake! michael has no bills, low rent and no reason on earth not to kick in to help his daughter financially... except i would bet he's still buying his toys off the internet. grrrrrrr.....

Reviewer: HJ1225 (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 04:52 AM · On: Chapter 32

Yay!  A new chapter!  And, it was great! I know you have been so busy, and I have tried to wait so patiently, but boy have I missed this story! 


My heart broke for Gus and his fears and tears were rolling down my face when Granny held him and got him to finally believe in lifelong love in families.  At least I hope he did. And John's words to Gus, again tears. John is such a good guy, who would have thought he would turn out to be such a wonderful person. Just wonderful scenes that you wrote about lifetime love and "love" families. Great job!


I believe that Lindsay is showing manic depressive symptoms.  High highs, low lows, possible imagining things (like seeing her parents at the grocery store). For the first time in a long time, I felt sorry for Mel. Small steps to seeing how her behavior has made her lose a lot of things lately. Hopefully she will start correcting her behavior.


Joe is a sweety. Why do I get the feeling whiney ass is going to not like Joey being around JR?


Love this story and I am always anxiously awaiting more chapters from you (no pressure, just know this story is LOVED).


Holly



Author's Response:

Hi Holly, happy top know you emjoyed the chapter.  it verred in a direction I had not planned but I am happy with the result.  I would like to say that Granny reassuring Gus is the reason I brought her into the story but that would be a lie.  This long saga just kind of lurches along on my inspiration of the moment.  This chapter started on a whole different tangent before iI thought about how Gus would feel about being abandoned by his mothers.  Poor Lindsay is very troubled.  I have personal experience with a couple people who had difficult choldhoods that came back to seriously affect them as adults.  One told me that he kept his abuse locked in a room in his brain but when he went to counseling and discussed that issue he could never get it locked away again.  I don't think ti was really locked away sincehe had become depressed which is why he started counseling.  His story did not have a good outcome. Mikey doesn't like anything about Joe being taken in by Debbie.  He believes he should be sleeping in his old bedroom not Joe.  Happy that you enjoy the story so much.  Thanks for all your nice comments.  Bill 

Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2021 04:33 AM · On: Chapter 32

thank you so much for update.  I do NOT feel sorry for Mel



Author's Response:

You are welcome, sorry it was such a long wait.  Mel is her own worst enemy.  Thanks for the review!!!!!   Bill

Reviewer: purpledee (Signed) · Date: June 12, 2021 04:20 PM · On: Chapter 31

Hi Hun, know you're busy, but an update would be really welcome.  Been 8 weeks since last update.

Sos, don't wanna push.  But I Love, Love, Love this series so much, it's like an addiction!!

Take care,

Deb L.



Author's Response:

I'm sorry real life is hectic at the moment but should update in the next couple days.  Just doing some final edits.  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2021 07:45 PM · On: Chapter 31

nothing since april 17... wondering when an update will appear...



Author's Response:

Sorry lots going on in real life right now.  I will update soon.

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: May 20, 2021 04:03 AM · On: Chapter 31

ok, michael's big mouth at the reception desk with his partner and the lady from finance or wherever...

the comment he made about brian wanting time away from "justin's brats" should be reported to cynthia, the receptionists supervisor. totally inapproprite, even saying to another employee let alone two of them. brian would be very upset if he knew about it and considering michael represents the company at that front desk, he should know what he is spewing there for anyone walking by to hear. he should not get away with that. 

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2021 05:18 PM · On: Chapter 31

anyone heard from bill? getting worried... not even any responses to reviews... hope all is well with him.



Author's Response:

So sorry to worry you.  Real life has keot me busy but all is good with me.  Bill

Reviewer: bktush (Signed) · Date: May 05, 2021 03:40 PM · On: Chapter 31

Sweet Baboo, hit the submit by accident. I feel sorry for Joan she led a horrible life not so different from Janet except she has just about killed herself with the drinking.Her daughter in jail but to scream at Joan after all the mistakes the daughter is as delusional as weasel boy, Brian was the one that was abused his whole childhood. I'm waiting for Granny to do a smackdown on weasel boy, that will give him a reason to whine.            your loving Sally



Author's Response:

Darling Sally, I told another reviewer that Janet & Joan might get a group discount with a therapist.  They are both victims who lacked the strength to break free form their abusers.  I think Granny doesn't think Michael deserves her attention.  Youe Sweet Baboo

Reviewer: bktush (Signed) · Date: May 05, 2021 02:43 PM · On: Chapter 31

Hi Sweet Baboo, Still loving your story.Adore Brian and Justin, but Jen,Granny,and Kevin have become fast favorites, unfortunately the weasel boy is dumber than a rock guess he thought Deb would just throw Joe out. I hope Ted can get the woman who his neighbor talked to do find out about Nina, any body should know that info should never given out .Now for Ken and Janet they truly galling-I kinda felt for Janet but she must have known how controlling Ken was but she has had years where she could have grown a back bone, so she knew this wrong and sadly Ken taught Craig how to control his family but Jen divorced and did'nt care what the family and their friends thought. I think it's so cute Gus and Kevin can calm the twins,especially when Gus sings to them.



Author's Response:

My Darling Sally,  I have been a very, very bad Baboo.  So sorry not to have replied sooner to your comments.  Mikey is very reliable, completely clueless and sefl-centered but unchanging. I think Ted will take care of the neighborhood gossip.  Janet has been dominated for years.  She has let it happen but it starts out slow and builds.  Not sure she has the strength and resources to break free at this stage of her life.  Jennifer was a stronger person but also put up with Craig for quite a while before breaking free.  Almost seems like Lily and Liam know Gus is their big brother and loves them so much. As always it was great to reasd your comments.  Again sorry for my tardiness in responding.  I remain as always, your Sweet Baboo

Reviewer: purpledee (Signed) · Date: April 28, 2021 04:23 PM · On: Chapter 31

Thanks for update!  Glad Justin put the other grandparents in their place.  I hope Michael gets his smackdown soon.  If anyone else was a rude about the owner of the company he works for, he would be fired long ago!!

Looking forward to more,

Deb L.

 



Author's Response:

Hi Deb, truly sorry not to have responded sooner.  Justin always protects his family.  Brian has too much past with Mikey to completley abandon him but it Mikey comes close to Brian's breaaking point.  Thanks for the review!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: April 21, 2021 04:24 PM · On: Chapter 31

thought some more after reading comments sympathetic to janet and ken.

janet tries to blame hubby and sons for her ignoring justin and molly for so many years. but for me the bottom line is that if you know your grandson was almost killed  in a bashing incident and did NOTHING to find out about his condition, you clearly show you don't really care what happens deep down. NOTHING on this planet would keep jennifer away if one of her grandson's were injured and i think that is true of most grandparents. janet is more concerned about staying married to a dominant man and not disrupting her comfortable (to Her) lifestyle that she deserves no sympathy at all to me. unlike joan, she clearly knew ken was wrong in keeping her away from justin when he was bashed, but let it happen anyway. she, her husband and sons are worth nothing but disgust and to blame their behavior on their precious old testment makes it even worse. too many people use the bible to justify their actions and some of them, like ken, janet, craig and the other worthless son, slam up hard against karma, as they deserve to.



Author's Response:

You always make me smile.  Janet has allowed herself to be dominated.  Ken was better at it than Craig was but it took something drastic for Jennifer to pull away from him.  Janet was really wrong not to reach out to Jennifer and Justin (Just realized all the J names) but she is a victim of spousal abuse.  May she and Joan (another J) can get a group rate with a counselor.  They both need a booster shot of self esteem.  Bill

Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: April 21, 2021 01:06 AM · On: Chapter 31

Hey Bill, hope you are doing well!!   

I am very proud of Joan.   I think she has really come a long way and is definitely turning things around.   And if she continues the way she is, maybe she can try and reach out to Brian again.   I know they have a ways to go, and there are a lot of issues to work through, but I really think the two of them can actually have an honest to goodness talk and maybe even make some progress.   I guarantee it would go a lot better than that chat between Justin and his grandfather...   LOL 



Author's Response:

I am doing well but am a very bad author for not respoding to comments sooner.  I apologize!!!!!  Joan has a ways to go, she has to accept Brian and Justin for who they are.  Almost any talk would be better than the Justin/Ken discussion.  Thanks for the comments!!!  Bill

Reviewer: wellreadbunny (Signed) · Date: April 19, 2021 10:50 PM · On: Chapter 31

This is a lot to unload . What is going on with Lindsay? Poor Ted having to deal with busybodies. I'm waiting for Mikey to do the next stupid thing.

Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: April 19, 2021 09:26 AM · On: Chapter 31

So fantastic to see a new chapter of this amazing story. I feel for JR she deserves to have a better home life just like Gus is getting. Debbie is doing a wonderful job with her and Mel and Linds need to be careful and be thankful that. Brian and Justin have been through so much so it's great seeing the good people in their life stay and the bad get weeded out. Nina is such a wonderful little girl and Ted and Blake love her so I hope that wicked woman across the road gets dealt with. There are so many emotions and beautiful moments in this. Fantastic work as always x



Author's Response:

I will start with an apology for not responding sooner, that is very wrong of me!!  Happy you enjoyed the last chapter.  I suspect some big changes are coming to JR's home life.  I think Debbie is enjoying spending timw with her granddaughter but will not accpet unreasonable interference.  Ted will come out ahead.  His neighbor is a fool.  Thanks for all your kind words!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: mary48 (Signed) · Date: April 18, 2021 10:17 PM · On: Chapter 31

well, that was quite a chapter! justin and molly handled things perfectly with craig's parents. glad they will not get to see the kids and spread their venom.

brian's confession to granny about seeing justin lying on the garage floor proves that he loves and accepts granny as a valuable addition to his family and clearly believes she loves them all.

was very glad ted contacted brian's lawyer about the busy body across the street. should be fairly easy to find out who "bev" is and take appropriate measures. would like to see both bev and the neighbor sued. that would teach a good lesson.

i loved how tillie has taken joan under her wing and even gladder the joan allowed that to happen. joan needs some help from the parish priest to help her understand that brian and justin's relationship is not an abomination. joan needs a firm introduction to the new testament. joan seems really motivated to stay sober and i hope can start to have her grandson's around again. brian is a good man and he will forgive joan if he sees real progress. he talks tough but he really is a softie, especially when it comes to family.

mel has serious issues regarding males, as well as many others. it was nice to see debbie climb all over her when complained about "joey" being around JR. as i think about it, debbie rarely really goes off on family but recently she has seriously jumped both michael and melanie and it was good to see.

also glad it looks like kate's lawyer will be disbarred. not sure exactly what can be done to the law firm, but i would think granny could, and should, sue them into bankruptcy. she certainly has grounds to do it. and the best thing to do with them it hit them in the pocketbook and provide the bad publicity of a court trial to make other clients run to new law firms.

also happy to see that brian enjoyed his return to work altho he does miss being home with the twins and his family.

i really want to see what happens when brian and justin go to pick up all gus' clothes and toys from the munchers... 

great chaper!!



Author's Response:

Glad you enjoyed the chapter and I am sorry not to have responed sooner.  I so appreciate all your comments and support and fell down on my job to reply.  Justin is fiercely protective of his family.  Whatever feelings he may have for the Taylor grandparents, he won't allow them the opportunity to hurt Brian or their children.  Ted is notgoing to let gossip create a probelm for his family.  Joan is lucky top have support but she needs to revaluate her view of Brian and Justin or she will not be accpeted into their family.  Mel see how Lindsay had been impacted by her "father's" abuse but has passed the ine of reason.  The lawyer will be disbarred but I think Granny wants to put the whole episode behind her.  She was so hurt by Kate I think she prefers to just move forward with her life.  I see Grandmom Jen playing a role in getting Gus's possesions.  Thanks as always for your comments and I promise to do better about responding.  Bill

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: April 18, 2021 02:33 PM · On: Chapter 31

Joan has come a long way.  Not so Craig's father.  Brian has found piece with Justin and his kids.  Shame Michael is stuck in his believe that Brian can't possible be happy.  Poor Ted, I'm looking forward to reading what you give us concerning the nosy neighbor.



Author's Response:

Joan still has a ways to go.  Ken is happy with his life view, just like his son was.  Mikey is as solid as the rock of Gibralter, clueless but solid.  I think Ted will win this round with his annoying neighbor.  Sorry to take so long to reply!!!!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: marie-france (Signed) · Date: April 18, 2021 09:43 AM · On: Chapter 31

So happy to see an update. Hope everything went well and you will start enjoying your home.

Mélanie is crazy! I think she's trying to get locked up by attacking Debbie like that. Michael is also going to get lost in his fantastic life, I am waiting for the moment when it will happen.

It's sad for Janet to agree to follow her husband even when she wants to know her grandchildren, but for what reasons? She must feel lonely. I don't know her situation but she should take Granny's example and take charge of her life without Ken but I think it's too late for that.

I had a tear when Brian spoke about Justin's assault, it's so deep in him this pain.

I hope Ted knows the right people and Anabel Harper is one, to silence the neighbor and prevent her from harming more people.

Life is always happy at the Taylor-Kinney's and I hope Joan can take advantage of it on a few occasions, Christmas, birthdays, we'll see but I think she's very aware of what she's done but she deserves it. let him open the door a little. The nephews can help and Tillie is a good person to helpher too.

.That's it and I'm already waiting for the next update. Take care of you.

Author's Response:

Start with an apology for not reponding sooner.  You are always so supportive by posting comments, I appreciate that and should have posted a reply.  I think Mel is just completely overwhelmed.  She see what abuse has done to Lindsay and is seeing issues where none exist.  Linds is still deeply troubled.  Janet has taken second place to Ken for so long I'm not sure she can break away from his control.  The bashing is something neither Brian nor Justin will ever completely get over.  I think Ted will come out on top of the neighbor situation.  We will have to see if Joan can continue with her recovery and open her heart a little to dispel her homophobia.  Thanks for the review!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Bgriggs (Signed) · Date: April 18, 2021 08:11 AM · On: Chapter 31

Melanie=Meanie love it!!!



Author's Response:

Now I am the Meanie for not reposnding to reviews.  I am sorry for my neglect.  Bill

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: April 18, 2021 03:52 AM · On: Chapter 31

I knew the Taylor grandparents were where their sons learned their hate, and that they would be unable to accept Brian. 

Brian talking to Granny about the bashing was so out of character for Brian and could only happen with someone who also truly loves Justin.

i hope Ted finds out who talked and gets them fired and the neighbor in trouble, the neighbor reported all to my Mom about me and my sisters got extra eggs at Halloween...

I loved Brian’s short day back at work he snubbed Mikey and fired someone and may bring Gus with him to work soon (that might need to happen next chapter) and then he comes home kisses everyone and almost burps a baby in his suit. 

Mel and Linds are up to something I don’t know what but I feel sorry for JR already...

i guess I end with Joan, I don’t like her, I don’t trust her and I worry her getting on Debbie and Jens good side will have them doing something stupid to Brian.

Now please go write Gus going to work with Daddy I need to read that SOON!

i know how much I hate moving so I hope yours was better then any of mine and you are now all moved in and can write the next chapter...



Author's Response:

I have been a very bad author and not reponded to reviews in a timely manner.  That is bad and I really do apologize.  I love to read the comments so I need to respond.  All of us are products of our enviornment but some people are able to overcome their upbringing.  Craig was not one of those overcomers.  I think Brian trusts Granny.  He can sense she loves his Sunshine unconditionally.  I'm sure Brian enjoyed being back at Kinnetik for a short time.  It made coming home all the sweeter.  Truly a doting parent not to consider suit damage with a burping attempt.  Lindsay has some serious issues that I'm not sure she will be able to overcome.  I don't think Joan has moved to anyone's good side.  I would say that Debbie and Jennifer are cautiously optimistic.  I think Gus will lobby hard to go to work with Daddy. Bill

Reviewer: HJ1225 (Signed) · Date: April 18, 2021 12:45 AM · On: Chapter 31

YAY!!!!  My begging for a new chapter that I did to my computer screen yesterday resulted in a new chapter!!!

I feel for Janet, but she did sort of bring this on herself. She made the choice of being subservient and letting her bigoted closed-minded asshole husband not give a damn about her feelings. And she continues to allow it to happen, so she must not really want her grandchildren in her life.  Or at least not Justin & Molly. It just makes me appreciate Jennifer all the more that she had the strength to not allow that to happen to her and loving her children more than willing to settle for a comfortable life with a controlling bigoted asshole. Maybe Janet will grow a spine, but I doubt it. Her loss.

Had to laugh at your typo calling Melanie Meanie. LOL  I recently read that typo in another story and thought how appropriate the typo was. Meanie is just out of control. Deb was right in the fact that Meanie just hates males, no matter the age which led to the mistreatment of Gus and the spoiling of her daughter by making Gus pay for JR's misdeeds.  That is how she feels about men, she is all about blaming males for her mistakes, fuck-ups and hatefulness. She really needs a psychiatrist right along with her cra-cra bitch of a wife.  And wow, I feel like I am really cussing a lot this evening, but when the words fit, they fit.

Speaking of bitches, poor Ted having to deal with that trouble-making, gossiping bitch neighbor of his.  Glad he stood his ground and let Sybil know he didn't like her thinking that either, even if it was for just a moment. Ted is a good father and a good man and he did not deserve that at all.  I wouldn't have told the biddy anything and served her with a slander lawsuit since she was spreading vicious lies about Ted & Blake. But Ted is way nicer than me.  As I have mentioned before, I'm a vindictive bitch myself. LOL

Loved the trust that Brian has of Granny and love how much she loves the kids (especially Gus) and how happy she is living there.  I was actually wondering if there was any news about Kate's unethical lawyer. Glad to know that they are still trying to make that disbarment happen.

Creepy  is as delusional as ever. Loved Brian enjoying his day at work.

I'm glad Joan is rejoining the world a bit. Tilly is a good woman. I was surprised that Joan went to talk to Deb, but it was a good talk. I don't know if she can ever truly be forgiven or not but I thought it showed a lot of growth in how she is currently viewing things. But who knows what she will think or say next time.  I do believe in redemption for some, not sure if Joanie deserves it, but I am glad to see her growth today and the knowledge and acknowledgement of the horrible things she has done in her life and her understanding it will probably be impossible for her victims to forgive or want to be in her life.

I have to admit that I teared up in two places in this chapter; 1) when Brian told Granny he still can see Justin on the garage floor, and 2) when Joan started crying (never thought I would cry for her -- okay, I'm a crier, don't even let me near a Hallmark movie).

Great chapter!! Thank you for posting.  Can't wait for a new chapter!

Hope your move went well and you are all settled in at your new house.

Holly  



Author's Response:

Move was good, still some unpacking to do.  It is very hard to change the habits of a lifetime, Janet doesn't see, to be making any changes.  Joan on the other hand seems to be making needed changes.  Several people seem to enjoy my unintentional categorization of Melanie.  She doesn't seem to realize her life is wildly off course.  I think Ted will come out on top with his neighborhood dispute.   Brian knows that Granny is genuine and that she really loves two of the mopst important people in his life:  Justin & Gus.   You really have a pick against poor Mikey.  He knows he is right even if the rest of world doesn't realize it.  Joan is really making positive changes to her life.  I hope it continues.  Very falttering that I can move you to tears, thank you!!!  Always move to ready your comments!!!  Bill

Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: April 17, 2021 11:24 PM · On: Chapter 31

thanks for update.  stay safe



Author's Response:

Happy you enjoyed it.  I have had both shots of vaccine.  I hope soon life will become more normal.  Take care!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Argangel (Signed) · Date: April 17, 2021 08:58 PM · On: Chapter 31

C'etait Super. Je voulais pas que sa s'arrête. Ken est un idiot.  J'en étais sûr que rien n'allait changer. Je suis contente pour Joan c'est bien. Pour Ted, j'espère qu'ils vont trouver cette assistante sociale. 



Author's Response:

Heureux que vous avez apprécié cette mise à jour. Ken se coupe de beaucoup de bonheur et la pauvre Janet va avec lui. J'espère que la vie de Joan continuera de s'améliorer.   Bill     

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