Date: Sep 16, 2018 11:44 pm Title: Chapter 19
This is great writing.
I hope that you do a courtroom scene with the 2 deluded idiots trying to justify themselves in their own warped way, and their reactions when thier sentences are handed down! and as much as some may rail against it ( Mel & Deb), they should know you don't mess with the Feds!!
Thanks hun,
Deb
Author's Response:
Awww, thank you :)
There will be a courtroom scene, yes... Though I have to warn that I am not a lawyer and don't work in law enforcement, so it might not be 100% accurate ;)
More will be up soon :)
Date: Sep 16, 2018 10:36 pm Title: Chapter 19
What an ass Michael can be! So relieved that Brian is back with his son and not alone to deal with this situation. I hope the recording will be used.
Author's Response:
Yes, Michael is the worst of the worst :/
We'll see about the recording soon! Carl will know what to do with it :)
Thanks for your comment!
Date: Sep 14, 2018 8:04 am Title: Chapter 18
Hi! Oh goodness! What a crazy scenario! I'm feeling so sad for Brian and for what he has to endure getting through this whole situation by being betrayed in the worst way by two people he'd trusted. As I said before, it's tragic how both, Brian and Justin had to experience the same feelings of pain and being hurt by people they loved and trusted. Back to Brian. It must have nearly driven him crazy to go through this, but from a neutral point of view it's understandable how the officials behave. First, they have to protect the child and everything could be faked. So it's understandable that they have to take this DNA-test. Brian (an we all) can be happy that Michael is really just a pathetic idiot and in no way clever at all. If he just would have a little brain inside his head, than he could have played Brian, he could have manipulated and outsmarted him, but not Michael. Opposite to Lindsay, he seems to really believe the bullshit that he tells. As, I said, lucky Brian. If Michael could make Brian stay a little longer ... Terrible. I do not want to imagine it... Lindsay... I don't know... How crazy is she? And as I don't quite understand ... What did she want to achieve with it? If she can't have Brian, then at least Luke? And I'm still curious about Mel. I can't imagine Mel knowing anything about this crazy shit... And i'm really happy for Brian, that they allowed Blake and Ted to take Luke back to Britin. This way, Brian is at least able to be with him until everything is cleared and proved. So exciting and again, very well written. Thanks again for these two amazing stories! Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Yes, I felt pretty bad for Brian too when I wrote this. I am evil and I am putting him and Justin through a lot in these two stories :/
Yes, Luke's safety is the highest priority in all of this and while it's statement against statement with wild claims of forged passports and papers, the only thing to really prove Luke's parentage once and for all is a DNA test.
Yes, thank God, Michael is an idiot and doesn't know how to play Brian. It really wouldn't have been that hard to pretend that he actually had changed and cared about Brian to keep him at the diner longer. But, we should be thankful that Michael is an idiot, at least that way Lindsay's plan didn't work. As for Michael - he will get what he deserves! Soon!
As for Lindsay: She probably won't see anything wrong in her behaviour. She will probably claim that Brian never wanted a child and she was only making sure that Luke would get to grow up with his brother and in a loving home. She probably thinks she was genuinely doing a good thing. And what better to keep the bank of Kinney open than her taking care of both of his children?
Mel... we'll hear from her soon and we'll find out soon what she knew and if she knew anything at all. Now that the shit has hit the fan, there is no way she won't get involved as well.
Blake and Ted - true friends in more ways than one :)
Thanks for your comment - I loved it as always :) More will be up soon!
Date: Sep 14, 2018 2:37 am Title: Chapter 18
Thanks for answering my review. You stated Lindsay would agree to stay in Pittsburgh for further questioning. Lindsay knows she's at fault, and in the wrong. Why would she risk staying in Pittsburgh, when she knows how much trouble she will be in? Wouldn't she try to get away as far as possible? And now her travel time is that much longer. Who is staying with Gus and JR while Mel works?
Sorry to be so pesky... Cathy
Author's Response:
The thing is: We don't know how far gone Lindsay is in her delusions. How much of her own story does she really believe by this point? Maybe she also thinks that some tears will get her out of her troubles. Or maybe she thinks mommy and daddy will come to the rescue. At this point in time, we just don't know what Lindsay is thinking. All we know is that her fleeing would have immediately proven her guilt which is not how she works... She will most likely see nothing wrong in her behaviour, after all she was just trying to help her best friend get the life he has always wanted. Or so she will claim...
As for Mel - we will find out soon if she knew anything about this and if yes, how much. We'll meet her soon!
You're not pesky :P Feel free to ask whatever you want to know. Just sometimes I won't answer as I will not spoil ;) I am evil that way!
[Report This]Date: Sep 14, 2018 1:10 am Title: Chapter 18
Wow, the unmidigated gal. Surely they realize the DNA test will prove that they are lying. What does Mel know about all this?
Author's Response:
Maybe they are too far gone in their delusions to care... Who knows?
As for Mel - we'll find out soon!
Thanks for your comment - more will be up soon :)
Date: Sep 13, 2018 2:54 am Title: Chapter 1
Just got to thinking... I bet Brian remembers about Michael saying, "Wait... You're not suppose to leave yet", and that's why he goes to talk to Michael later. Hmm...
Author's Response:
You're on the right track ;)
Date: Sep 13, 2018 2:26 am Title: Chapter 18
Yay it's Wednesday! I could hardly await for this update! Oh... I was so on edge reading this.
How come Michael can give testemony that Lindsay is Luke's mother, and it didn't seem to matter when Ted had not only the birth certificate, but the copy of the hospital bill. They could have collaborated that with a call to his doctor and hospital. Also, he had Carl, a Pittsburgh PD detective, collaborating his story. Then, they had Brian's lawyer calling... I don't know. Just don't make much sense. They seem to be picking sides. Not right in my book. Where will Lindsay have to stay during this? Aren't they worried she'll head back to Canada?
So, not only will Lindsay be brought charges for kidnapping an infant to another country, but it is a serious federal crime to lie to a FBI agent, commiting perjury. (I looked it up :) Anyway, even if Michael didn't admit to Brian that he knew of Lindsay's plans, he would get in a lot of trouble anyway. Can they prove Mel wasn't involved in this? Lindsay must be shitting in her pants when she had to take a DNA test. We should of heard from her and Michael during this. It will be interesting to hear Deb's POV.
We are in Hurricane weather right now. So, I was glad this chapter came out before we have the possibility to lose power. Anxiously waiting for Sunday.
Hugs, Cathy
Author's Response:
As Carl explained to Brian, Lindsay claimed that the birth certificate and the hospital bill have been forged and aren't real. Who is to stop her from claiming that the doctor might have been paid off by Brian to support his story?
In the end it's word against word and both sides claim to have witnesses to support their stories, so the only way for the FBI to figure out without a doubt who Luke belongs to is the DNA test.
The FBI is not picking sides, they are just covering all bases by having the DNA test.
As for Lindsay: Much like Brian she had to agree that she wouldn't leave the state and would be available for further questioning.
And yes, perjury will be another crime that will be added to her list of crimes and it won't be the only one along with the kidnapping :/
We will find out about Debbie and how she'll react to all of this soon :/
I hope you'll make it through the Hurricane alright. I used to live in Florida and lived through several category 5 hurricanes during my time there. I feel your pain and hope you'll all be alright and make it through this in one piece!
Hope to see you on Sunday :D
Date: Sep 12, 2018 10:26 pm Title: Chapter 18
Pretty tragic and infuriating! What a bitch!
If Michael could be witness for Lindsey, why couldn't Carl, Ted, Blake be witness for Brian? Carl is a cop, so his statement should have more weight than Michael's. What about the surgeon who gave birth?
Author's Response:
A bitch indeed...
Ted, Blake and Carl gave testimony in support of Brian, but as Carl explained to Brian: He might be a cop, but his word doesn't hold much weight in an FBI investigation. Lindsay accused Brian of having forged the hospital bill and the birth certificate for Luke. What would stop her from claiming that the doctor or Carl have been paid off by Brian to support his point of view?
What will stop her from claiming that Ted as Brian's employee has been paid off as well?
The DNA test is really the only way for the FBI to go in this investigation to prove without a doubt who Luke belongs to as right now it's word against word and both sides claim to have supporting witnesses and accuse the other side of lying :(
More will be up soon!
Date: Sep 10, 2018 4:00 pm Title: Chapter 17
Oh, no no no; don't go Brian, it's a trap; if Michael really wanted to be a best friend, he wouldn't deny Luke's existence and wouldn't have sent authorities to check his "habits".
Author's Response:
It's a trap alright :(
More will be up soon :)
[Report This]Date: Sep 10, 2018 1:50 pm Title: Chapter 17
Sounds like the shit is about to hit the fan.
Author's Response:
Unfortunately, yes it is :(
We're getting to the really bad part now :(
Date: Sep 10, 2018 11:47 am Title: Chapter 17
Hi again! Thanks for your answers to my reviews. You've made me blush. No, I haven't read your story before (haha), but I'm in love with your story, addicted to it, and I think much often about your characters, what they go and went through, how they behave and how they will behave. So, despite the new chapter for "Back for good" where things happens which I didn't expected to, in this chapter it happens nearly as I expected. That's why I can't say so much about it. The way Brian talks about Justin to Luke is as I expected it to be... cute, beautiful, full of love and pride, but also still from Brian's point of view... full of his own insecurities, fears what could have happened if he had told Justin and mistrust in what they could have archieved as a couple and as a family. But we already knew this...
How the bitch (I can't call her any longer by her name) manages to persuade him to give the "friendship" with Michael another chance, is just as I imagined. It's awful, but she gets Brian in a very weak moment, which you convincingly portrayed in your wonderful writing style. He's very lonely and vulnerable. This is also written very convincingly. And you should not forget. He was pregnant, he gave birth to his son ... According to my opinion, this makes you even more vulnerable. In any case, it has happened to me. After the birth of my first son, I could hardly bear to watch scenes of violence in films. I mean, watching violence is never nice, but scenes that I was able to watch earlier and now again were almost unbearable for me in the first two years after giving birth. So, in my opinion, Brian's wish for harmony with his "friends" is totally understandable.
Although I know what will happen, I'm looking so much forward to Wednesday! And I'm so glad to already know, that Brian won't lose Luke to those pathetic idiots! Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Well, I am glad that I was at least able to surprise you with one of the two new chapters ;)
Yes, Brian is very insecure, especially when it comes to relationships and commitment. He tried to hide it behind a cold, often seemingly heartless exterior, but I think it was really obvious that a lot of times it was just Brian acting it up, so nobody would know how much he really cared about all his friends and his makeshift family.
I agree about him being very vulnerable and lonely right now and to me that's one of the very reasons why I think he would have fallen for Lindsay's ploy in the first place. He has already lost Justin (due to his own doing) and his best friend in Michael and now he at least wants to keep his Wendy in his life and wants to have a relationship with the mother of his child. He knows that things won't be as they have been before, but I think it's understandable that he would want to salvage what he could of that friendship.
As for Lindsay: She is a bitch! No other word for it! She knows about Brian's insecurities and played on them to get him to do what she wanted him to do. She manipulated him so easily and he never even realised it :( Poor guy!
I also agree with what you said about him having given birth to Luke. Pregnancy changes you and in Brian it brought along big changes. Some we already see, some that will come over the next couple of years and that we can see by now in Back for Good. There is no way Brian wouldn't have changed after carrying a child for 9 months and giving birth to his baby.
Yes, we're getting to the really bad part :( More will be up soon and then we can all hate Michael and Lindsay together :D
Date: Sep 10, 2018 10:05 am Title: Chapter 1
Brian's reasoning for not contacting Justin makes me so very angry. It's like Brian has forgotten the Justin from Season 5, who wanted more from Brian... to settle down and wanted a family just like Michael and Ben had. The last time he had left and ended up at Michael's, and Brian came in drunk and Michael continued to scream at Brian how unlovable he was... Well, anyway... why would that Justin want a career, or moreso, want to leave because he was restless? Angry much? Yeah, I am.
OMG! How gullible is Brian! I know Brian was feeling disillusioned about his friendship with Lindsay and Michael, I get that. But when did he lose his knowledge of Lindsay-speak? He also knows how manipulative Lindsay could be, so why give her a chance to stay at Britin with Luke? How could he so blindly allow her to stay there? Why not schedule a meeting with Michael, and leave Luke with Deb or Jennifer? Why allow her to just push him aside and walk into Britin like she owned the place? It's just so out-of-character for Brian. I get he's lonely... but god! I'm so angry! And shouldn't he have questioned what kind of business dealings Lindsay supposedly came down for to finish up for her and Mel? They've been gone... what? At least 15-16 months? Why would they have any ties left in Pittsburgh? Especially something she could have taken care of being she had just been down 3 days ago? AGAIN... where is Mel? The Mel we all knew in canon, would have never allowed Lindsay to spend that much time with Brian. And, where is Lindsay getting all this money for all her flights? If Brian is paying for Gus' flights, fine. But a round trip, last minute flight is expensive as hell. Is Brian still sending them money? So many questions! Brian is so screwed up mentally in this story. This is his SON we are talking about! How can old friendships mean more to him that the well-being of his child? Angry Much??? YOU BET! At least the kidnapping must finally wake him up! It serves him right for not taking Jennifer's warning more to heart!
Sorry for the ramblings, but as you can see, I'm kind of involved in this story... LOL...
Hugs, Cathy
Author's Response:
Brian thought he was doing what was best for Justin. Even though he wasn't right and really couldn't have been more wrong, he acted out of love :( To Brian, Justin wanting a family and then really having a family at that point of his life were two very different things. And Justin agreeing to cancel the wedding and moving to New York showed Brian that Justin was indeed interested in his career and that really made Brian believe that Justin wanted to become a famous artist. Why else would he cancel their wedding, something he was pushing so hard for in season 5 when he demanded commitment from Brian? If only they had talked :/
I wouldn't call Brian gullible - Lindsay has been one of his closest friends for years. She is the mother of his son. Even though they had a disagreement, he would still consider her a friend. He might have been wary of her actions, but I don't think that Brian would have ever believed any of his friends capable of what Michael and Lindsay would be doing to him... Maybe he was too forgiving, but then we can't forget the situation he was in, where he had already lost the love of his life and his best friend in Michael. Who can blame him for trying to save what he can from his friendship with Lindsay? Poor Brian - with those friends you don't need enemies :(
I am glad you're this engaged in the story - I love when people get all emotional and involved in something I have written. And I appreciate you taking the time and sharing your thoughts and feelings with me :)
More will be up soon :)
Date: Sep 10, 2018 3:54 am Title: Chapter 17
Oh no, I see bad happening. Lindsay is never nice !!!! And, joining with Mikey is even worse. Great chapter.
Author's Response:
Nope, she never is and something bad is definitely coming our way :(
Thanks for your comment! More will be up soon :)
Date: Sep 06, 2018 5:31 pm Title: Chapter 16
I'm surprised that Emmett didn't know about Luke at this point as almost everybody on the Avenue must have been aware of that fact. If I remember well what happened in "Back for good", Emmett discovered Luke's existence when Justin came back. Being one of the best the gossip queens of the Avenue, how come did he skip this earth-shattering event?
Author's Response:
It was mentioned in one of the earlier chapters that Emmett after his falling out with Brian has mostly moved away from the Avenue. He has concentrated on his catering business and his relationship with Drew and has moved away from much of his Liberty Avenue life. Much like Brian and Ted, he has grown up and his life has changed. As he was also getting more and more fed up by Michael and in addition now had a grudge with Brian, he started avoiding them and the places they usually hung out.
Date: Sep 06, 2018 4:31 pm Title: Chapter 16
Yeah, as if she could be trusted!
Author's Response:
Never trust Lindsay - a lesson Brian will learn soon as well :/
Date: Sep 06, 2018 3:22 pm Title: Chapter 16
Oh my goodness... What a bitch... Now, she's blaming Michael! That's what I meant, Michael is just a pathetic idiot, but Lindsay is sneaky and calculating, much more dangerous. And I wish Brian had listened to mother Taylor. On the other hand, it's understandable that he wants to believe her. He has experienced so many changes in his life so quickly and is very alone, so he's desperately clinging to what was once between him and Lindsay - friendship. If that ever was friendship, but whatever... And as you mentioned it, he's already lost Justin and also Michael, because the damage between Michael and him runs even deeper as with Lindsay. And as we already know, he'll try to give also Michael another chance. Otherwise he wouldn't meet him again to talk... So sad, what will happen, that his trust will be destroyed again. And that happens to Brian who has already trust-issues. And again, it's crazy, how similar Brian's and Justin's situations are. Just like Brian tried to forgive Lindsay and give her a second chance for the benefit of the family and especially Gus, so Justin decided to forgive everyone and start trying to start over for the benefit of the family and his sons. Hopefully, Justin won't be getting disappointed again as Brian had to experience.
Now, something positive... :-) I really love how you describe Brian spending time with Ted and Blake, recognizing there is more about life than getting his dick sucked. :-) And I'm happy for Brian's sake that he has these two at least. Would have been great to see them together with Justin. These four could have created a great friendship! Thanks again for this amazing two stories! Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Yes, a true bitch indeed :/ And I agree completely with your assessment of her character and the situation.
You also understand Brian so well in this - sometimes I wonder if you've already read the whole story and know what's going to happen *lol*
Thanks for your nice comment! More is now up :)
Date: Sep 06, 2018 2:58 am Title: Chapter 16
Brian you sucker! You should have taken into consideration what happened at Britin, when she was calling herself 'Mommy" to Luke! Also, the condescending tone and the hateful words she had spoken when he called her regarding CPS. I am so angry right now. It's not like Brian to be so trusting. He should have talked this over with Ted and Blake first. I suppose next, she will worm her way back into Britin...
Hugs, Cathy
Author's Response:
Brian is in a weird situation. He has lost the three people that have always meant the most to him (Justin, Lindsay and Michael) and is now faced with being all on his own.
Yes, he is the one to blame for the Justin situation, but it can't be easy to have been betrayed like that by two people you considered your closest friends. Maybe he's just hoping that somehow against all odds, he can at least save one of those friendships...
We'll see about Lindsay's next moves soon :)
Thanks for your kind comment! More will be up soon!
[Report This]Date: Sep 06, 2018 2:39 am Title: Chapter 16
I assume she stabs him in the back.
Author's Response:
We'll have to wait and see ;)
More will be up soon!
Date: Sep 06, 2018 1:40 am Title: Chapter 16
Great update, but I really don't trust the witch. We all know her track record and she is willing to do and say anything to get what she want. Terrific writing.
Author's Response:
Lindsay should never be trusted - you're right about that ;)
More will be up soon :)
Date: Sep 04, 2018 5:27 pm Title: Chapter 15
Hi! Another great, but terrible chapter! Great because of your writing style and because it's really exciting, terrible because it's just so sad and hurtful in content. Poor Brian. And you couldn't say it better: "With friends like that, who needed enemies?" I mean, the two of them were already impossible in the show and not exactly what you would think of as best friends, but with this action they have really outdone themselves. Sad and also dangerous how far these two go in their pathological mentality. I don't know all that well, but isn't it even possible that the Office can decide to take a child out of a home immediately? And in some cases that will be maybe absolutely the best for the child. But to imagine, they could have taken Luke away... One the other hand, are such intended false statements not punishable then already?
I feel very sorry for Brian. To be so betrayed by his "friends". On the other hand - similar to Lindsay and Michael - he also lives in his created reality in which he couldn't or hadn't allow any other truth. What I mean by that, he wouldn't have had to go through this situation alone... Tragic and so sad. And then he lets himself be lulled by Lindsay again... Apparently she apologizes to him soon, just to set this further trap.
Even though it's a terrible and sad chapter, this scene of Brian caring for Luke after he woke up is just so cute and beautiful... Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
I am glad you liked the chapter, even though the content was so painful :/
Poor Brian indeed :(
Yes, it is possible to have a child taken away from its parents and that was definitely what Lindsay and Michael seem to have been aiming for. They wanted Luke taken away, so that Brian could return to being the Stud of Liberty Avenue :/
No, there is no need for Brian to go through this alone. If only he would have told Justin... They could have faced the two best friends together as a united front. But alas... we wouldn't have the Back for Good story then :P
More will be up soon :)
Date: Sep 03, 2018 7:30 pm Title: Chapter 1
I know I already reviewed this chapter, but something just caught my eye. I noticed your tags read: anti-Brian and anti-Ted. Is that because of them concealing Luke's pregnancy and birth? If that is the case, shouldn't it have also read: anti-Debbie, and anti-Jennifer? Very Curious... I hope to hear a response from you...
Date: Sep 03, 2018 12:40 pm Title: Chapter 15
OMG! This chapter was so, VERY good. Yeah... Who needs enemies. There's so much going through my mind right now... I guess I'm trying to figure out how the kidnapping could come about after this chapter. Why would Brian ever trust Lindsay back into his home to watch Luke, just to see Michael? I'm sure you will let us know though. I feel so bad for Brian, even though I know Brian would hate that comment... hehe. I can't wait to hear Ted's view on what just took place. Michael... what a stupid explanation. I'm very surprised Ben didn't divorce on him account of this, instead of waiting until after the kidnapping. What will Debbie's reaction to Michael be, when she sees him? Or, will this be the starting point of her defending Michael? Lindsay... hmm... very bad idea of her actions. Did she think Brian would be happy threatening him withholding Gus? I can hardly wait for the chapter where the parental rights are brought up, and after that the Bank of Kinney, I hope will remail closed. Let them suffer for her actions. If they can't make ends meet, too bad. Just one more thing he has holding over their heads. He can still provide for Gus, through Ted, only having Ted paying directly to where the money goes, instead of them directly. Anyway, them not even apologizing, has to be almost worse than the accusation. And, Mel... still no word from her. I'm sure we will get some reaction from her when the parental rights situation comes up, and maybe we can learn her feelings on this whole situation. How much is she aware of? Oh, and Mother Taylor is bound to be pissed, and I can't imagine her standing by saying nothing. Okay... this is one AWESOME story. Your writing is so good. Thank you for updating so frequently. I check several times a day looking for another chapter, I love the story that much.
Author's Response:
I am glad you liked the chapter :)
Why would Brian ever trust Lindsay again? Hmmm, good question, that will be answered soon!
As for Ben: It was important that he heard this, so he knows how far his husband was willing to go. But I guess as in many cases, love can make blind...
The parental rights issue will come up soon and then we'll also hear from Mel. We'll find out a lot more in upcoming chapters, that's for sure :/
Thanks for your comment - I really appreciate it. More will be up soon :) I always update on Sundays and Wednesdays :D
[Report This]Date: Sep 03, 2018 2:28 am Title: Chapter 15
To think this was only the beginning of Michael and Lindsay's manipulations.
Author's Response:
Yes, there is sadly more and worse to come :/
We'll find out soon how far those two would go :(
Date: Sep 03, 2018 12:08 am Title: Chapter 15
Wow, fantastic chapter. You write those lousy, nasty creatures so well. Great job.
Author's Response:
Haha, thank you so much :)
I am glad you liked the chapter!
More will be up soon :)
Date: Sep 02, 2018 10:23 pm Title: Chapter 15
Powerful!!! The tension is getting high and Brian has some support with Carl and Ben. Debbie will always support her son, at least in the beginning.
Lindsay is an awful person: she dares saying that Brian can't close the bank or Gus won't be able to live; as if she couldn't work and get some money to support the kids she wanted to have! What a bitch!
Author's Response:
Yes, the tensions are rising... Debbie will need time to really see Michael for who he is :(
Yes, I couldn't agree more about Lindsay...
More will be up soon! Lets see what the demented twins come up with next ;)