Date: Sep 13, 2016 9:22 pm Title: Chapter 1: MISTY BLUE- Justin
Got through both chapters. Gotta say...throat was pretty tight during the first chapter. I definitely felt the lump there.
girl.......the way you write....the emotions you are able to exude from the characters......unbelievable. You are so gifted.
It's so frustrating with those 2. Brian's past, this image he's built up for himself, his own insecurities, all combined makes for a I guy who's ass I want to kick. He convinces himself he's not worth it, yet, out of the groups, he probably deserves it more than most, or at least some. I know he was hurt by justin's behaviour and actions with Ethan. He'd never admit the fcat, making it a stupid circle dance they continue ad nauseum.
AS for chapter 2..can we say "Kill ethan" Between opening the mail adn trying to wear the damn shirt....btw...a couple of my pet peeves. I don't really think he loves Justin or ever did in the show. I think it was more of a challenge for him to take away from Brian. It was a huge stroke to his ego. There's a difference between loving and claiming someone is a muse. (OK THAT...seriously makes me want to vomit) It's no wonder Justin keeps walking away from the fights. He'd end up killing Ethan otherwise!
Do you think Michaea has done something with the money? I wouldn't put it past him. I hope Justin gets a ton of $$ having Michael buy him out. Mind you, where the heck is Michael going to get that kind of $? Please no...not Brian...
So........Brian has obviously paid the tuition at PIFA. We all knew he would. will Justin confront him about it? How long will it take for them to get their asses in gear? Will they learn the proper lessons?
Anyway, I digress. This is seriously an incredibly emotional story thus far adn I can assume it will continue in the same fashion. Can't wait! I'll know to wait till I get hone to read so there's no chance of me blubbering or screaming while at work.
Thank you so much for continuing to share your incredible gift with us all.
Cheers,
Elaine
Author's Response:
Hey Elaine! First I have to tell you that this comment made me cry. Thank you so much for the kind words to express your appreciation of my work. It means more than I can ever say...and I'm a writer! Words are supposed to be my business but sometimes even I am left without them. So thank you for that!
Brian and Justin both have some emotional journies to make in this and they wil see exactly where everything started to go wrong. This story will jump in and out of canon a lot but the results will be well worth it I think.
Poor Justin!! And yet not. In the last four months, Justin has had a lot of growing up to do since once again he finds himself the 'adult' in the realtionship. Only this time, it's not dealing with a man who by his own views is Emotionally stunted; it's with a boy who basically has no need to grow up and physically fend for himself. The tragedy of it all is that listening to certain 'other' people, Justin has gotten exactly what they told him he had a right to expect from Brian. It's a classic case of 'The grass always looks greener...' But what they never told him was that if the garden isn't well-tended, the weeds (in this case Ethan) stifles and eventually chokes the growth out of the beautiful greenery in said garden.
Michael and Lindsay will have to answer some very hard questions, very soon.
happy Reading and HUGS,
~Nichelle
Date: Sep 13, 2016 8:57 pm Title: Chapter 1: MISTY BLUE- Justin
All things considered, Justin seems to be doing ok for himself . . . TAG
Author's Response:
Yep he is... but there is more in store for him. Right now, he is just trying to make peace with his decisions and reorder his life without Brian. A very daunting task indeed.
Happy Reading and HUGS,
~Chelle
Date: Sep 13, 2016 8:55 pm Title: Chapter 1: MISTY BLUE- Justin
What had Brian done to get Justin angry? Did he pay the PIFA's fee for the next semester/year?
The romance has gone bad and the fiddler is worse than Michael, which is already a very awful thing. He whines with his voice and his violin. Eww, my ears!!!
Hey Claire!!! The thing about Ethan is that I've always considered him Michael if he had gotten to be with Brian. Clingy, disgustingly sweet and at base of it all as calculating to keep what he thinks of as 'HIS.' He really has yet to understand that Justin Taylor cannot be contained unless he wants to be. And Ethan doesn't have the goods to do that. Brian did that and a little more that Justin is pissed off about. This section will fall both in and out of canon so to speak but the results will be somewhat satisfying. Happy Reading and HUGS, ~Nichelle
Author's Response:
Date: Sep 13, 2016 8:15 pm Title: Chapter 1: MISTY BLUE- Justin
I'm so glad we're getting this prospective. Of course living with Ian was not all hearts & rainbows!
I can totally see other people in the diner making comments to Justin when Brian isn't there and of course Michael is the ring leader...fucker!
Author's Response:
There are a lot of things that always bugged me about this arc in general, not just the fact that Brian and Justin split up. Don't worry! I will be addressing each and every scenario that aggravated me and made me itch to slap a few folks around. That said, there will also be some moments of clarity for Brian and Justin as well as those around them. Some unlikely allies will run interference for them even without having their suspicions confirmed or denied. Michael is.... you know I really do try to find some redeeming quality in him- I truly TRULY do. I am yet still looking, LOL!
Happy Reading and HUGS,
~Nichelle
[Report This]Date: Sep 13, 2016 2:22 pm Title: PROLOGUE... AT THE END...
Quite the angsty beginning, there . . . So happy to have infected you - I mean, inspired you - with this plot bunny. It couldn't have found a better home. I can already tell you're going to do it up right. Thanks for taking it on for me. TAG
Author's Response:
Thank you so much Tag both for the bunny and the confidence! This one is definitely a special and unique idea and I'm glad to be a part of it!!
Much LOVE and many HUGS,
~Chelle
Date: Sep 13, 2016 2:07 pm Title: PROLOGUE... AT THE END...
Love love love this! I always thought there was a few episodes missing between S02E20 and S03E01 to show us what the hell was going on...lol This is fabulous! How long do you think it'll be? Can't believe I'm starting another WIP but I love the way you write so much, so...
Author's Response:
Hey Shine!!!! So glad that you are loving this already! And thank you so much for the compliment to my work. It truly is an honor to write for you all! I couldn't NOT write this one when Tag put it out there. I'm not sure how long it will be just yet. Strangely, this is not one that I'm pretty much writing by the seat of my pants. But from experience I've learned that an author can outline all they would like but the story often takes on a life of its own and begins to 'write itself.' Every last one that I have written to date has done that exact same thing and Lord love the truth they can be like children- both a JOY and a trial! LOL Brian and Justin are definitely in for some highjinks though so stay tuned!
Much LOVE and many HUGS,
~Nichelle
[Report This]Date: Sep 13, 2016 1:05 pm Title: PROLOGUE... AT THE END...
This episode has always been a pet peeve of mine. So far I love where you are going with this. You write the best stories.
Author's Response:
Thank you so VERY MUCH!! You couldn't have ever given me a better compliment. I want to publicly thank you for always giving my a boost with your reviews, Phyllis. I think I can safely speak for every author you have ever been in contact with when I say how precious they are. Writing can be a very solitary existence but it is wonderful to know that there are people, like yourself, who stand behind the work I produce.
That said.... This has particular story line has always been a pain in the brain for me too. I've tried to look at it as a necessary evil, I really have, but it still hasn't stopped me from wanting to slap that muzzle on Mikey and tongue-lash Lindsay for not at least saying 'Brian, you're fucking up.' I would have expected that from her; whereas I will always hold Michael responsible for telling half-truths which are even more damaging than outright lies. I'm always amazed that he still called himself a 'Best Friend' after he did that since, to me, his actions were never in the best interest of Brian at all.
Thanks again for taking this ride with me!!
Happy Reading and HUGS,
~Nichelle
Date: Sep 13, 2016 11:24 am Title: PROLOGUE... AT THE END...
I think I might have to get a lifetime supply of kleenex for this one. There are bound to be copious amounts of tears.
Author's Response:
Hey Tamara. You're right there will be tears. But there will also be some joyful, humorous and sexy moments, too. But first we have to get Brian and Justin to FINALLY speak their minds and hearts and we all know that has never been easy!
Happy Reading and HUGS,
~Chelle
Date: Sep 13, 2016 5:31 am Title: PROLOGUE... AT THE END...
Whoa!!! What a beginning!!! You added some material (and which material) to the saddest part of their story. It's beautifully written, gut wrenching and heartbreaking.
I loved "I just want him to be happy. The hardest part of loving someone is freeing them. And this is fucking hard." and also how you put words to their thoughts on that night and the one before, how you put some responsibility on Lindsay and Michael.
It's always hard to see these episodes, but as it leads to the greatest reunification since Germany, it's bearable. I hope you will make more tears appear (for sadness, joy and maybe a little fun) in their eyes (and ours as well) before the end.
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So happy to read that you are also working on your other WIP. Thank you!!!
Happy writing!
Author's Response:
Hey Claire!!! Thank you so much for reading this. And NOPE I haven't forgotten any of the other "Insanity" I'm working on but you know that I won't put out anything I'm not 100% happy with. That said, I appreciate your patience! Your support means the world to me and I never want anyone to think that I take it for granted.
"ADLS" is going to be extremely FUN to write! I wholeheartedly agree with you that this was one of the saddest episodes in their story and although I'll be addressing it in SOWK as well, this is a bit of a different take on that time. I always said that Michael needed a muzzle and Brian AGREED! All things leading up to Ethan really bothered me including the part Mel and Lindsay played. Mel I could understand a bit more but Lindsay, who was supposed to be the better of Brian's 'best friends,' not so much. But the good news is that Brian and Justin will have a surprising ally by the end of all this and will help run some much needed interference!
Happy Reading and HUGS,
~Nichelle