Date: Sep 02, 2018 9:48 pm Title: Chapter 25
What a pity and a waste of time and energy! Michael doesn't deserve his mother, friends and husband.
Author's Response:
No, he does not :/
He deserves to rot away in his prison cell without anyone to support him...
More will be up soon!
Date: Sep 01, 2018 3:31 pm Title: Chapter 24
Hi! I just have to answer to your answer because I have to tell you that I'm so glad that there will be more chapters than 30! But your answer was also what I was afraid of and worried about... It just can't be that easy and it can't stay as peaceful and harmonious as it's now. "Die Ruhe vor dem Sturm"... To be honest, I would like to see them happily together - to me, they just belong together - but I do realize that would be too fast and unrealistic. Although I don't want to see any of them suffering, I hope that Justin will be less affected - he just suffered enough. And no, I haven't forgotten about the family picture, but you said it would take some time and I try to be patient although it's so hard... :-)
Date: Aug 31, 2018 7:40 pm Title: Chapter 24
Hi again! Great chapter and again, the most important thing: You let them talk and decide together how to handle a situation. It's so good to see Brian asking Justin for his opinion and them deciding together what to do or what would be the best. And it was the right decision: Debbie is just happy for them! I'm also happy for all of them having such a great and peaceful Thanksgiving together. Gus and Luke are sooooo cute. Would have liked to know what Justin and Brian were thankful for...
That's really crazy. Justin reproaches himself that he was thinking only of himself and his sons and his situation ... He is really too good for this world and for that I love him. but somebody should tell him that he shouldn't feel guilty. I don't mean that as a justification, but no one thought of him... And somehow Debbie had firsthand experienced what it feels like to be unable to accompany a child, a grandchild in life any longer. This whole family drama is really terrible and I'm curious... Mel really behaved this way? Was she really blaming Brian on everything? I could imagine Justin trying to contact her...
Jennifer's frowning... Hm, I don't know. Is she really worried about Justin? She knows how much Brian loves Justin....
I've read somewhere that your story has 30 chapters... We're already at Chapter 24. But I feel like there still should be so much going on and happening. And I miss still a little bit the emotional side. I mean, Brian had this conversation with Ted and we know he still loves Justin and he seems to be following Ted's advice as well, giving Justin time. But I would really like to know how Justin is feeling... How does it look inside him... Dos he think about Brian... Is there longing or still sadness... Or is he so occupied with his sons, that he hasn't got the time to think about their situation... And I'm a little bit afraid... They seem so good together and everything seems to get along quite well... I think, I'm just afraid, that something dramatic is about to happen... Thanks again for an amazing story and warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Yes, Brian has learned his lesson and he's living by his promise to Justin that from now on they will make decisions concerning their sons together. Brian is really trying here ;)
Yeah, wouldn't it have been interesting to know what they are thankful for? Hmmm...
The thing about Mel is that we only have Brian's interpretation of what happened. Since she left Toronto and abandoned Gus and everyone else, no one has talked to her, so no one really knows why she did what she did. This is only Brian's explanation for her behaviour, which is of course tainted by his own, not so favourable, view of her...
Jennifer's frown - I love how people are taking that so serious. There is nothing bad going on! That frown was just her confusion in that situation when she heard Gus refering to Justin as Papa. She didn't know what to make of that as the boys hadn't explained about Gus and Justin's conversation and the legal guardianship yet. As for her: She loves both Brian and Justin and after everything, even her own involvement, she would be more than happy for them if they could work everything out and get the happiness they deserve. She is not up to anything bad here. Promise!
The story has more than 30 chapters. I said 30+ chapters. There is still a lot to come, no worries :) Justin's feelings will come up and will be covered as will Brian's feelings and there will be lots of stuff still happening. Remember the family portrait? :P
As for everything being good now: Well, you know me. You know how evil I can be... let's just say it won't all be smooth sailing from here on out :/
More will be up soon :)
Date: Aug 30, 2018 4:43 pm Title: Chapter 24
It's good that Justin is getting some back story from the mess that happened after Luke was born. Mel is really mean if she really is trying to hurt Brian via Gus and Debbie via Jenny. Not that I'm surprised by her behaviour.
Author's Response:
Yes, it's long overdue that he gets some back story.
To be honest, that is only Brian's view of things. Once Melanie abandoned Gus, she didn't talk to any of them again and Brian and Mel have never been best friends, so his opinion of her might be very strongly affected by that ;)
We won't know for sure why she did what she did until we hear from her again...
More will be up soon!
Date: Aug 30, 2018 2:43 pm Title: Chapter 24
Great chapter. Got the boys taken care of now it is time to work on the Dads. I know I am a happy ending person and keep hoping you will feel the same way. Wonderful writing.
Date: Aug 30, 2018 2:47 am Title: Chapter 24
Nice Thanksgiving Day. Mel's a true bitch, for what she did. I think Gus was really too young to really pay much attention to the change seeing as he had Luke to concentrate his attention on. 17 years... hmm... I googled kidnapping, taking a child out of country, and found 20 yrs to life. Just as long as she serves all 17 yrs, and no time for good behavior, I guess, okay. And, Michael better have restraining orders when he gets out. I still wonder why Mel let Lindsay go to Pittsburgh so frequently, without putting a stop to it, knowing how she feels about Brian. What was Jennifer's frown about?
Author's Response:
Yes, Melanie can just go and join Michael and Lindsay in that special place in hell reserved for all of them :/
As for Gus, we'll see in the Pittsburgh Years how the whole situation with Lindsay kidnapping Luke, the trial and ending up in prison, then followed by Melanie's abandoment will affect him. Poor guy has been through too much for a child his age :(
I actually did my research and the 20 years to life would be for a First Degree kidnapping which involves physical or sexual harm being done to the kidnapping victim. Sentences for a second degree kidnapping (which would be the Lindsay kidnapping) start as low as 5 years. Here is my resource:
- Prison. Kidnapping convictions can result in lengthy prison sentences, including life sentences in some situations and states. Sentences of 20 years or more are common for first degree or aggravated kidnapping, while minimum sentences of five years or more are common for second degree kidnapping.
- For example, a charge of first-degree kidnapping, sometimes known as aggravated kidnapping, usually requires that the accused kidnapper either physically harm, sexually assault, or expose the victim to serious risk of harm during the course of the kidnapping. A second-degree kidnapping does not involve sexual or violent assault, or exposing the victim to harm
[Report This]Date: Aug 30, 2018 1:46 am Title: Chapter 24
What a wonderful announcement for Thanksgiving.
Author's Response:
Yes, they all deserved this bit of happiness for the holiday :)
More will be up soon!
Date: Aug 29, 2018 11:50 pm Title: Chapter 24
Sophiesmom I think Jennifer is just a bit worried that Justin is setting himself to be hurt again. If you think about it, things have moved pretty fast here and as a mother, she’s just hoping that he’s thought everything through. Personally if it were me I would have the same concerns....so even though I think what she did was unforgivable, I do understand why she reacted the way she did in terms of their whole arrangement.
Date: Aug 29, 2018 11:39 pm Title: Chapter 24
Seems Daphne and I share the same feelings about this situation. And after this dinner I’m sure that operation get B/J back together again will be in full swing. Not really looking forward to that. Although I am glad that Thanksgiving was peaceful.
Author's Response:
Yes, you and Daphne seem to be in agreement. You would make great friends ;)
We'll see about getting Brian and Justin back together - I am full of surprises :P
More will be up soon!
Date: Aug 29, 2018 10:54 pm Title: Chapter 24
Justin knew Deb would be glad for them all. She was probably more sadden at the holidays because Brian kept everything close but not close enough. Of course she'd be happy. Like she said, took them long enough.
What the hell is up with Jenn? She not happy for the boy who calls her grandma to have a papa too? Is she worried Brian and Justin just might it work somewhere down the line?
I can see Brian and Debbie fighting after Michael was convicted. Blaming Brian for doing that to his bestest dearest friend. Ha!
Mel ans Lindsay were certainly made for each other. To bitches thinking only of themselves. Is 17 years enough for Lindsay? Mel's has a lifetime to live with what she's doing to Gus. Right now Gus doesn't care too much.
Author's Response:
Yes, Debbie was very happy for them and Brian had just been overthinking things once again :/
Jennifer is happy for them - absolutely! She is happy for her son finally getting the family she knew he has always wanted. In that instance she was just confused by Gus calling Justin Papa and what it meant. She didn't know what to make of that new development. As for Brian and Justin: She loves them both and I think she would be very happy if they were able to make it work some day.
We will find out about Brian's and Debbie's fight soon. We'll know then what the reason behind it was ;)
I don't think any punishment is enough for what Lindsay did, but well... we can only hope she'll learn her lesson in those 17 years.
More will be up soon :)
Date: Aug 27, 2018 6:45 pm Title: Chapter 23
Hi! Another great chapter! What I love so much about your story is that you seem to think of everything. Your story is very detailed and really tries to respond to the feelings of all who are involved. I must admit, I haven't thought about Luke and how Gus calling Justin "Papa" could affect him. And it's understandable that he is confused and also a bit jealous and possessive. After all, he has just met his Papa, about whom he has heard so much for so long. And then, he has to share him. That must be difficult. But again, Justin handled this so quite well. Although he had had insecurities about being a father, in my opinion, being a father seems so natural to him. Another step in the right direction, and I'm happy for all of them and I'm also glad that they manage to solve these problems together! And i know, I repeat myself, but I love your writing-style and how you describe them, how they behave, how you let them express their feelings and emotions. Great! Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Awwww, once again thanks for your great comment :)
Haha, I am just trying to cover all my bases and make sure that readers won't feel like something was forgotten or not covered. That's probably making the story a lot longer than it has to be, but well... I like writing and I like writing about these two, so it's all good for me :P
Yeah, poor Luke. So many changes going on and then nobody explains to him why Gus is suddenly calling Justin Papa too, when Luke knows that Justin is only his Papa. No wonder the poor guy felt confused.
To be honest, I always felt that Justin would be a great father. We never really saw him as much with Gus or Jenny as I would have liked, but he always had this kind of nurturing side to him and seemed to have a lot of love to give. I can imagine him being a great father!
Yes, another step forward that they mastered together :)
More will be up soon!
Date: Aug 27, 2018 3:27 am Title: Chapter 23
They indeed forgot to tell Luke: big mistake, but as he is a good kid, he understood quite fast. Awesome chapter!
Author's Response:
Yes. poor Luke. He's still so young and there are so many changes happening. No wonder the poor guy felt overwhelmed and got a bit jealous...
More will be up soon :)
Date: Aug 27, 2018 2:00 am Title: Chapter 23
Luke’s initial reaction is exactly why I feel the way I do about Justin moving in and how quickly things progressed. They made decisions about the kids afterwards without including both of them and poor Luke felt blindsided a bit.
You responded to my one of my reviews that you felt it was important to see that Justin still loves Brian.....I don’t think it is. I think what’s important to see is B/J making wise and well thought out decisions which they haven’t thus far. The only thing they really need is time pure and simple. I know I’m probably the only one against this, but I just feel that the healing needs to happen with them apart....my view on that won’t change.
Trust me when I say I really would like to be happy about what’s happening, but I can’t....please don’t hate me for it. I just can’t agree with what they are doing.
Author's Response:
Yeah, who can blame Luke for being confused and blindsided? He just got his Papa and now he already has to share him with Gus and nobody explained to him why...
I don't expect your view to change and I know why you feel the way you do, but well... I can understand why people are happy about Justin having moved into Britin. Me personally? I am torn and can see both sides...
Oh, I would never hate you! You are entitled to your opinion and I am more than happy that you continue to read this story and leave great comments on it even though I know it's not progressing in a way you'd like to see. I really appreciate that more than I can say :)
[Report This]Date: Aug 27, 2018 12:36 am Title: Chapter 23
I wouldn't have thought Luke would have been so upset.
Author's Response:
Sometimes children can be really unpredictable :/ But to him it must have been really confusing. He just got his Papa and now he has to share him with Gus already and nobody explained to him why...
Poor guy - so many changes.
More will be up soon!
Date: Aug 27, 2018 12:07 am Title: Chapter 23
Terrific chapter. So, I think if the kids can overcome their issues, then the adults will soon work on doing the same. Just saying !!! LOL
Author's Response:
Well, we'll have to wait and see about the adults ;) But we know that Justin followed Gus' advice before, so who knows?!? ;)
More will be up soon!
Date: Aug 26, 2018 10:13 pm Title: Chapter 23
Sweet chapter.
Makes sense that Luke was cinfusrd and yes they really should have included him. Would be heaven if that was the worst of their problems. Ha!
Author's Response:
Haha, true. In the grand view of things, this was nothing and solved really quickly. But yeah, poor Luke... All of this must be really confusing to him. He just got his Papa and now he has to share him already...
More will be up soon :)
Date: Aug 26, 2018 9:55 pm Title: Chapter 23
Good Story. I started reading late... But, I've caught up now. I exceptionally this chapter, with you showing how siblings can be really possessive of their parents. Thank you for updating... Looking forward to the next chapter...
Author's Response:
Hi, I am glad you like this little craziness that my mind has come up with ;)
Yeah, sibling rivalry can be an unexpected and interesting thing to watch for parents - why should Gus and Luke be any different? ;)
More will be up soon!
[Report This]Date: Aug 25, 2018 11:40 pm Title: Chapter 1
Gee, I don't know how I missed that. Thanks for the reminder.
Date: Aug 24, 2018 3:47 pm Title: Chapter 22
Hi! Another awesome chapter! I'm so in love with your story, your writing-style, your characters...
Again, you've made it clear how different their minds work... Justin has a guilty conscience, because he didn't talked first to Brian about being also a possible father to Gus. And in my opinion, he's right, because that's an important decision and he should've talked about it with Brian first. But, Brian wants what is best for Gus and that's definitely Justin as the other father. So, no problems here, but I think Justin's also right, that they should also include Gus regarding a possible adoption. And I also think, to put Justin as Gus' legal guardian would be enough for now.
As for the drinking... I would've never expected Brian to be angry about Justin. I expected exactly that ... that he's angry about Lindsay. But, I've expected him also to be angry about himself. I think, he slowly realizes that he hadn't only hurt Justin and Luke (and also himself) with his decision to cut Justin out of his and Luke's lifes but also Gus. Sure, it was Lindsay who manipulated Justin and from her point of view it's understandable why she told Justin to stay away... she must had been really afraid that Gus would had mentioned Luke to Justin. It surely would have been hard to include a five or six year old boy in this web of lies. And, I think, even if Brian hadn't thought much about it, it must had fit him perfectly. But he doesn't seem to have realized then, how much he also hurt Gus and his feelings with this. Terrible, how this whole betrayal worked...
But, that's in the past! It can't be changed anymore. They can only move on and do better! And I'm so glad to see, they try! I'm very happy about their talks and how they communicate with each other! Again, that's another step in the right direction! They're getting closer, and that's a good basis for anything that may, hopefully, happen between them (i'm still dying here... :-) ) Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Awwwwww, thank you so much for your kind words :)
Yes, Justin probably should have talked to Brian first, but with communication between them being what it is at the moment, I guess it's good they at least talked after the conversation with Gus and worked it out together :)
After having hurt Justin so badly, Brian would do whatever he could to make it up to Justin now. The same for his sons: Brian would do whatever it took to make Gus and Luke happy and if that means accepting Justin as a second father to Gus, Brian will gladly do that.
The thing is that for years Brian believed with everything in him that he has done the right thing by keeping Luke a secret from Justin. Now Justin knows and Brian can see how much pain and hurt his decision has caused the only man he has ever loved in his life. And you are right, he's slowly beginning to understand that his decision back then didn't only affect him and Justin, it also affected Luke and especially Gus, who was older and knew Justin from when they had still been together.
Of course Lindsay also played a part in it and I agree, her manipulations and driving Justin away worked well for Brian at the time, but we know she had her own reasons and they had nothing to do with Gus or his well-being, which is what's making Brian so angry.
As for being anrgy at himself - Brian is slowly starting to realise that he has hurt the people he claims to love most in his life and how much he has hurt each and every one of them. Once that realisation really hits home... Well... we'll see what will happen then.
As you said: They are communicating now and that's a step in the right direction! They are moving on and doing it together - that's a good thing :)
Date: Aug 23, 2018 1:33 pm Title: Chapter 22
Smart move for both of them. I'm believing Gus would say yes to the adoption, but yeah, give it time.
Justin really doesn't know this new Brian if he jumped to the conclusion of Brian using his old pain management techniques.
As if Craig would ever be father of the year. Ha! A good father he may have been at one time. Maybe when Justin was younger. Molly younger. Now, not so much. Besides, Brian's doing a great job and trying to correct his wrongs.
Author's Response:
I think at this point Gus might still be a bit too young to really understand it all, but in a bit of time... who knows what he'll say? I think he would love to have Justin as his father legally as well.
Justin and Brian need to get to know each other again. A lot has happened to both of them in the last 5 years and they have both changed a lot... It takes time to get to know who they are now.
Yes, Brian is trying. Maybe a bit too hard at times and maybe he's overdoing it (pushing for adoption after one conversation between Gus and Justin?!?), but he's trying and he wants to make it up to Justin.
More will be up soon! Thanks for your comment :)
[Report This]Date: Aug 23, 2018 12:13 pm Title: Chapter 22
Miscommunications. I'm glad they got that straighten out.
Author's Response:
A step in the right direction - definitely. They're finally communicating!
Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it. More will be up soon :)
Date: Aug 23, 2018 10:19 am Title: Chapter 22
Great chapter. Love that they are growing closer even though they don't realize it just yet. Terrific writing.
Author's Response:
A step in the right direction - definitely!
Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it. More will be up soon :)
Date: Aug 23, 2018 3:41 am Title: Chapter 22
Great step for them, they talked and decided together.
Author's Response:
A step in the right direction - definitely :)
Date: Aug 23, 2018 1:29 am Title: Chapter 22
I understand their reasoning for doing what they are with Gus, but they really are moving too fast. I’m glad that Justin put the breaks on things a little.
Author's Response:
Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. We'll see how it will work out for them :)
More will be up soon!
Date: Aug 20, 2018 6:18 pm Title: Chapter 21
Even though I don't know what is mothers did Gus, with Justin saying yes, he finally feels just like he's supposed to, safe and secure by the love of two parents. Two parents who would do anything for him to see him happy. That means a lot to a little boy.
Brian's explanation was pretty damn good when talking about about families you're given and those you choose.
Author's Response:
It was a long time coming and both Gus and Justin deserve it :)
We know what Lindsay did - Brian mentioned it to Justin in chapter 12: Concerning Gus specifically, she lied to Justin. She told Justin that Brian didn't like Justin's visits with Gus and that his visits with Gus were affecting their family badly as that was causing tension with Brian. She basically pushed Justin out of Gus' life with that lie. In general: Lindsay tried to kidnap Luke when he was a baby to take him to Toronto with her and she's now in prison for that attempted kidnapping. As for Michael, Brian told Justin in chapter 12 that Michael had helped her on her kidnapping attempt and was in prison as well.
As for Mel - we will find out :)
Yes, Brian is right. Sometimes the family we're given isn't loving us the way it should be, but we have a chance to choose people we want in our lives and to create our own families and in the end only our feelings matter, not what other people might think about that :)