OK, so those last few lines....major lump in my throat. That was really really lovely and something Brian I'm sure really needed to hear.

I guess now we can honestly trust Michael apparently. He's been very straight forward. Kind of impressed. I took in what others said to him, didn't get all pissed off when they were skeptical, and finally understood what all his mother did for him growingup, and also, just how much a father Carl has been. 

I think Emmett may take a bit longer to forgive Michael. Can't really blame him. Unlike wiht Justin, what he did effected more people and did far more damage.

Cheers,

Elaine

Well, that's a bit better, Mikey really trying to help.  Linds and Sam suck.  Hunter hopefully will forgive Mikey.  Granny is awesome.

I warned you Mikey and now look, no sexy muscle bound Professor.  And frankly if you read the paper you'd know dying from AIDS is the US, the cocktail works Ben has anther 40 years in him.  

I can't believe I'm admitting this but, I was actually crying over Michael in a GOOD way in this chapter, so I thank you for that. I love when a story can make me cry and laugh and all the other emotions  in between. It's  a beautiful and breathtaking thing to watch someone change for the better. I only hope that it will be a permanent change. I know there will be bumps on his journey because , let's face it, he's Michael , but I think he has the potential to be a wonderful human being. Can't wait for the next chapter !!!!

Yeah, the good Michael seems to be back and for a right reason!

Hmmmmmm. I can see this plan working if only Michael actually stays on track. I'm not sure he can be trusted. I have to admit though, maybe....just maybe there's hope for him yet. I don't see him as being overly malicious in this, just...inately stupid. lol. He's done the tyipical 1 step forward 10 steps back thus far. If he's trying to convince Hunter, and really work on hsi relationship with Hunter, I'd hate to see him really ruin it by falling backwards again.

Lindsey on the other hand, is simply trying to keep herself in Brian's world. She'll do anything to stay there, even in teh smallest way. She may be heading off with Sammy boy, she still feels she needs to have a hold here just in case she comes back. She's simply awful!! Gus is teh only one she wants ties with as it keeps a slight hold on Brian. The twins are only useful if Brian takes them, which she assumes he will. But he won't. She's using Michael for the time being. she definitely has more up her sleeve, but she's in for a shock when the twins go to Ted and blake, and Mel and Brian figure everythign out with Gus.

Good to see Michael hopefully coming to terms with reality finally. Definitely not holding my breath as I've said, but let's just say my fingers are crossed for him. As much as I'm an anti-Michael fan, this one really isn't. He's a pain in the ass and quite selfish, I do see hope for him. And if he's able to win over Hunter and the gang, good for him, especially if he's able to help screw Lindsey in teh end. lol

Cheers,

Elaine

What a gorgeous heart warming chapter. Brian naming it Justin's Heart was so touching. Paying tribute to his husband this way was lovely. It show's just how much Brian has changed. How open he's become, not just with Justin, but he really showed it at the opening of the center by talking with, who he thought was the street kid. Opening up to her like he did. I'm glad that part turned out OK! Loved the intereaction with Zack and Nat. REally showing that they don't want a hand ut, but want to work at and honest job. they don't want handouts. amazing the difference in attitudes between these two and Michael, who would be quite happy to have everything just handed to him without having to earn it.

Michael needs to seriously learn how to use a filter on his mouth. I'm honestly not even sure he realizes how condecending he really is, or if he really does look down his nose at these kids. What was his real motivation to go to the opening? I can't see it being for true altruistic purposes. He's far too selfish. Was it just to try to hang with Brian? Was it so he looks better in the public eye, or to look better in Brian's eye? Whatever his motivation, he's still a stuck up little prick whose entitlement issues are misplaced! I seriously don't get where they come from.

Nice article that Nancy wrote. 

Cheers,

Elaine

Excellent chapter!

Thanks for sharing!

JoAnn

Really nice

I loved it.Great job <3

Poor Brian he's starting to finally see that Michael wasn't ever really who he thought he was.

I'm so happy for Blake and Ted.  I do hope they can get Lindsay to sign away her rights.  Keeping my fingers crossed all goes well for Brian and Mel with Gus too.

Lindsay still trying to get Brian to play daddy to her babies so she can keep him close and his checkbook, too bad Brian would rather see her in Mongolia than near him or his family.

Not surprised by Sam but if he doesn't want kids they have this great invention it is called: A Vasectomy You Asshole!!!

Michael took two steps forward by kicking Lindsay out of his house but how long before the the petulant child shows up again now that Ben is leaving and wants to sell the house?

I really hope Michael didn't hear Ted and Blake talking because they will never get those babies without Lindsay squeezing as much as she can get out Ted's pockets and trying to convince Brian or Justin to take her babies.

Lindsay should leave with Sam and sign over her rights to Brian but I don't see Lindsay giving in until she gets her cut.

Lindsay makes the mafia look tame and Michael Elmer Fudd with pigtails and a lollipop<smh>

Callie is being the typical jealous big sister. She's unsure of her place at the moment, but that's natural. She'll come around eventually and become the great sis that she's emant to be. It's always hard to share the affections of people when she was the only one for a time. She'll figure it out soon enough that there's enough love adn affection to go around. 

As for Brian and Michael, it seems that Michael is feeling much the same as Callie, sadly though, he's an adult and is making life miserable for everyone around him. Pointing fingers and laying blame on others isn't going to get him anywhere except the back of the line. All his friends will continue to ignore him, to a point where he eventually has no friends at all if he doesn't get his shit together. Hopefully Carl his some truths home to him, however, I never seem to be able to hold my breath when it comes to that. We have a moment of hope that he's going to come around and see the real hard truths, then he just does soemthing stupid and idiotic to prove that he's still the spoiled brat, whining and comlaining because life isn't going the way he wants it to.  I get the impression that he's going to continue to do stupid shit until something drastic happens to have him see things as they really are, rather than as he wishes they were.

Another great chapter.

Cheers,

Elaine