Since I wasn't a member of KD when this awesome story started, and there was too much written to totally catch up on, I have only read bits and pieces. BUT... with this horrendous move, (right, Karynn?) and limited internet access, I have been able to start from the beginning. And since this is one of the days that I have internet, I felt it was time to leave a review.

I have to give you ladies credit. You are doing an admirable job with the story. It's so highly entertaining. I love all the little canon arcs... with slight twists.

I was pleased to note that it is a Ted/Ben pairing, as I NEVER understood the Ben/Michael one.

And Ted and Brian's budding friendship and camaraderie - BIG PLUS!

And Jushun's relationship with Gus? And Gus' first word. You writers made MAJOR brownie points.

Debbie and Vic getting earfuls and eyefuls of Justin... why does this seem like a new occurrence to them? I mean Michael was a teenager in that house at one point... hehe.. although when Debbie commented how well endowed our Sunshine is... I was majorly disappointed she didn't adlib on that about... "WAY BIGGER than Michael, right, Vic?"

I love how you are writing Jennifer. To me, it seems more realistic the way a proper WASP wife would react to Justin. But calling Craig, Daddy? Had me cringing! My mother tried that ONCE... I told her I wouldn't speak to her ever again if she did it one more time!

Perkins, Dixon, the secretaries... boy, oh boy, I sure hope they all have their comeuppance. They all need to go before the school board, and every one of them, fired. I sure hope they don't have jobs before long. Either that, Justin needs to bring a defamation of character suit against them. Perkins calling him a 'faggot'... unless everything shapes up after Detective Wen pays them a visit. And Hobbs... I know Justin doesn't have his cell phone... but I would have loved him being caught on tape, unzipping his pants, and pushing the kid to his knees. Doesn't the school have security cameras? But, if all Wen does is talk to Jerkins... how is that going to stop Dixon and Hobbs? They ALL need visits... maybe Wen should visit Hobbs at home... threaten him with ANYMORE bullying reports... because that doesn't necessarily say it's Justin.

"Hellooo, Briaaan," Gotta love Harley the Budgie. But when Harley decorated Ted's head, and Ted said, "Holy Shit,"... I was so surprised Brian didn't quip... "It's shit, Theodore, but I don't know if it's holy." I could soooo hear Brian saying that.

All-in-all, I have had many chuckles... while sometimes laughing myself sick... especially the conversation around the dinner table. Poor Horvath. What an eye-opening experience. And Michael's illiteracy just added to the whole amusement. Lord, what does it say when a seventeen-year-old is so much smarter and worldly than a thirty-year-old?

But, Widdle Mikey can stick a sock in his mouth... and quit with all mean words. Gus might pick up on them.

And speaking of Michael... be set for my next novel-length review on the numbskull. I am so irritated with him...

But... I love you ladies!

HUGS  ~Cathy

Bwahahaha!

Shriveled balls, nut stuffing, fuck the mad out of him!

Delightful! !!

Saje

What a terrific chapter. So much going on. Laughed my ass off in parts. Oh felt so bad for Justin. What an awful way to get woken up! I remember growing up my mom used to come wake me up by opening up the blinds in my room. was not a great way to start my day. I feel lucky in comparison!! LOL!

The family certainly has a different kind of rapore don't they? amazing how Carl seemed to fit right in and took everythng on the chin. There were a few hiccups, but either way, he got a eye opening look into the family dynamics and didn't run away screaming. Points for Caril! Hopefully he and Deb can make a go of it without too much intereference from Michael. glad he's becoming friensd with the gang and that he's really keeping hsi eye out for Justin. He's proving himself as welcoem addition, dispite some of the gang's negative attitude re: cops.

Gus is sure chatting up a storm. New words coming daily. Deb must've been near bursting when he said his own version of Gramma. Like all kids, Gus-speak will become more and more fluid.

Michael really is an ass isn't he. barely capable of formulating his own thoughts. must drive David around the bend. Makes me wonder the psychology behind David. He must really crave the feeling of dominance, of superiority to put up with Michael's ignorance. Most people like an intellectual equal. David seems to want to be able to patronize.

Brian is frustrating. He obviously wants Justin. He's just choosing not to forgive. Not sure why. Wonder what's going to happen once he finds out it wasn't Justin after all. Will Justin be willing to forgive him? Will turn around be fair play in this case? the internal fighting that Brian is doing must be exhausting! Vic's no fool though. He knows. He's right though. Justin is only going to wait for so long for Brian to get his head out of his ass. 

Loved this chapter! 

Cheers

Elaine

Loved this chapter, of course but my God! Does no one in the Novotny/Grassi family know how to knock on a closed door?! If someone did that to me, I'd be bullshit, especially as a teenager. Yeah embarrassed but more angry then anything. And pulling the bedding from him too? Wow...a complete invasion of personal space. They could have woken him up without doing all that. I'm sure Deb & Vic wouldn't have appreciated someone, anyone, doing that to them...okay bitching over lol

Enjoyed all the teaching of putting together a Thanksgiving feast. I'm going to have to try some of that myself thanks! Justin was so thoughtful, thinking of healthy choices for Brian. At least Brian was thankful while he lusted after him behind his back lol Seems like Gus & Harley stole the show with all their 'words' heehee

Okay we all know Michael is a simple man...um I mean boy and clearly he's still stuck in the ID stage of life because the world does revolve around him...NOT! How dare he call Deb too old! I would not be proud if I spawned that...Michael is so rude, no surprise there. Rude to Deb, rude to Justin, rude to Carl, will he ever grow up? Probably not. How could everyone just sit there and let him call Justin names like that? Michael trying to sound grown up & smart just never seems to work out. lol Can always rely on Justin to educate the man, um boy. Love when he's a PSA! Of course Brian is going to be jealous of BOB! He'd rather be servicing Justin himself. 

Now on to more 'invading' personal space: Michael! That room may have been his at one time but all Justin's stuff is in there now, how dare he go into the desk & snoop & think it's okay to take things! "Michael honey..." seriously Deb? That's all you're gonna say? At least Justin had a laugh at his idiocy. 

Love Brian & Ted's friendship and Vic & Brian...stronzo...haven't heard that in awhile. lol the ending was awesome! Brian can't get his mind off of Sunshine...

Finally..finished the chapter...now thats a hot way to end the chapter...amazing...a fun filled and lots of soul searching for brian...it was too damn funny and sweet update. Brian is actually jealous of a bob...his emotions were all over the places...this was such an entertaining chapter...will be eagerly waiting for another update...thanks for the great chapter..u guys are awesome.

P.s -  the poem is soo romantic and beautiful.. i loved it.

Ohhh myyy god...that start was hiralious...i had to take break in between...i am laughing so hard...mindblowing way to start..just stopped to tell you guys...that u ROCK..LOLS.

AGAIN...OMG...gus called debbie grandma...soo sweet..u just made my day thank u guys...ok now i am going to read further.