Date: Jan 17, 2019 12:57 pm Title: Chapter 26 - The Assembled Crew
YAY ME!!! I WAS THE 200th REVIEWER!! I'VE NEVER HELD THAT TITLE BEFORE!!
Date: Jan 17, 2019 12:54 pm Title: Chapter 26 - The Assembled Crew
Well, what can I say? Did Lindsay and Michael surprise me? Not at all. Lindsay being her, 'You can't give up on your art dream - you have to be in New York' mantra, Michael, who's more worried about the lack of fame and money the comic would have generated, Nope - doesn't surprise me at all. Maybe that's not what Justin wanted in life. And why should he help make their dreams come true? But I think Lindsay went above what she should have. Who does she think she is, to have contacted Justin's agent? And Justin had the right to not want to produce another comic. I doubt they were under contract, stating they had to produce another issue. I am surprised that neither Mel or Ben spoke up to chastise their partners, though.
I think the offer from Blake was really sweet. He more than any of them, is probably fully aware of what dealing with that family can do to a person.
I'm a little confused on the graphic novel Gus and Michael are making. When Qianna had seen the work, she thought the artwork was mediocre at best, and the writing was awful. So, how is it that Justin could say, not bad? And have they actually had anything in print, yet? (I know - I'm probably focusing on the wrong thing here.) But it is something I've wondered about ever since Qianna described it.
Thank heavens for 'Rage' coming to the rescue. Brian might have some faults, but when it comes to Justin, he's not going to stand by while the rest put him down. And who better to speak out and get angry for their attitudes? If I was Justin, I wouldn't have wanted to subject myself to that family, either. Especially knowing how noisy and judgmental they are.
Good chapter. Really looking forward to how Brian and the girls go about getting Justin to change his mind and getting him to stay in Pittsburgh. OH - and we mustn't forget about getting Alex out of Justin's house.
HUGS ~Cathy
Date: Jan 17, 2019 3:29 am Title: Chapter 26 - The Assembled Crew
So Brian like to stand up for Justin and give the "family" a talking to regarding their self centerness. Love the Barney idea- my kids loved Barney- husband hated him- I can't wait till Jenn meets the other grandchild
[Report This]Date: Jan 16, 2019 9:16 am Title: Chapter 26 - The Assembled Crew
It's good that Brian is standing up for Justin. I do not know Barney but he seems to be useful !! Waiting for Jennifer's visit.
Date: Jan 16, 2019 2:31 am Title: Chapter 26 - The Assembled Crew
As usual wonderful chapter. Yeah, the Barney thing is great. My grandson was so afraid of Barney for some reason that all we had to say was Barney and he quieted down. Amazing how kids react to certain things. And, neither of my grandkids liked Teletubbies, but Dora and Kaloo (not sure of spelling) nearly drove me nuts. Justin will come around, we all know that Brian can charm him.
[Report This]Date: Jan 16, 2019 12:13 am Title: Chapter 26 - The Assembled Crew
So proud of Brian for standing up to everyone who wanted to pile complaints on Justin. Wonder if they end up watching Barney later
Author's Response:
*singing along* I love you. You love me. We're a happy fam-i-ly . . . LOL! TAG
Date: Jan 14, 2019 5:40 pm Title: Chapter 25 - What More Could They Do?
Yeah!!! Daphne is back! What an epic and rocky chapter!
I hope Lizette will be tracked down for extortion and held accountable for all the years the girls have been separated, as well as Brian and Justin. It's too easy to write that she was weak and followed her boyfriend's lead.
Emmett and Justin: so happy to "see" them together.
Date: Jan 14, 2019 5:27 pm Title: Chapter 24 - Why did you leave?
Finally, they talk and get some explanations about what happened. The kids are really sneaky.
So sad to read that Daphne is out of Justin's life.
Date: Jan 14, 2019 8:16 am Title: Chapter 25 - What More Could They Do?
This was a feel-good chapter. Even managed to make me a little choked up with the reunions with Emmett and Debbie. And speaking of Debbie, you were voice-on for her.I could picture her so clearly the way you decribed her and talked like her.
Lizette better not show up at Britin if she values her life. Because they will be all over her. couldn't they file extortion charges, if she tried to make ways?
HUGS ~Cathy
Date: Jan 13, 2019 11:13 pm Title: Chapter 25 - What More Could They Do?
Tag:
So excellent. Bringing in Daphne and maybe Molly. Hopefully Justin will come to his senses quickly. I really love how everybody is conspiring to get them back together. Thanks for the update.
Date: Jan 13, 2019 9:12 pm Title: Chapter 25 - What More Could They Do?
So nice to have the "gang" coming back together! I was tearing up at the Daphne reunion.
And yes, you did answer the "Q" name question I had... but I do have another. Who are the girls in the banner? Is it just stock photos, or am I supposed to recognize them?
You also leave me very conflicted. When you post a Britin update, I want another from this story. When you post a Stylite update, I want another from that story. So yeah... I basically just WANT, LOL!
Author's Response:
Good question about the pictures I’ve used for the girls in the story. Yes, it’s just a stock photo. And actually it’s two different photos of one girl taken from different angles. The way the photos were taken though, it made the girl look different enough that I figured the photos would work for my ‘twins’. I changed the hair color on one of the photos for my own purposes. I thought the girl I selected looked enough like Justin that it would work for this story, and the second photo with dark hair added could be Brian’s daughter too, don’t you think? Glad you’re enjoying both stories! TAG
[Report This]Date: Jan 13, 2019 8:09 pm Title: Chapter 25 - What More Could They Do?
I can't wait to see what you have planned. You always come up with the best reasons for why people do what they do. Coming up with a good reason for Justin to stay in Pittsburgh should be a breeze. Now I want to know how Emmett gets even with the Hairy Fairy.
Date: Jan 13, 2019 1:38 pm Title: Chapter 25 - What More Could They Do?
Fantastic. I am with the girls, I would try anything to get our two favorite guys back together where they belong. Glad that Daphne is back in the mix. She can make Justin do just about anything!
[Report This]Date: Jan 13, 2019 10:37 am Title: Chapter 25 - What More Could They Do?
Go girls you have done a good job until now, you have to work on Justin. I like that they are all together. The dinner at Debbie's going to be fun.
Date: Jan 13, 2019 3:09 am Title: Chapter 24 - Why did you leave?
Great. Please update
Date: Jan 08, 2019 4:21 am Title: Chapter 24 - Why did you leave?
I had to sit here trying to quietly wipe my tears throughout most of this chapter. And I have to say, only people that have dealt directly with PTSD know the full extent of the severe damage it can do to a person and their loved ones.
All that said, this was an amazing chapter. You say it was emotionally draining, is to me an understatement. I think it was emotionally draining for readers, but to actual write it, I think it brings you to a new level. I can't imagine the mindset you must have to be in to verbalize it. Shows what a seasoned writer you are.
I think Brian will do everything in his power to do what's best for Justin. And if that means therapy to better undestand Justin and what he goes through, I can honestly see him putting himself out there for that.
Kudos goes to Quinne. You Go Girl. Tell that bitch off!!!
HUGS ~ Cathy
Date: Jan 08, 2019 3:34 am Title: Chapter 24 - Why did you leave?
I loved the chapter- I think Brian would offer to go with Justin to therapy- maybe that would show him that he is serious and they would be able to work on things togheter.
[Report This]Date: Jan 07, 2019 2:02 pm Title: Chapter 24 - Why did you leave?
I'm hoping that along with telling Lizette off, they give Hairy Alex a few things to worry about. Surely there is something that they can do to him. At least Brian and Justin are talking but it might help if they both talked to a professional. Now we have to find out how Jennifer takes it. She's sure to have ideas for taking Hairy down.
[Report This]Date: Jan 07, 2019 10:29 am Title: Chapter 24 - Why did you leave?
Thank you for the update. Wonderful chapter and we have answers. I'm really sorry for Daphne who had to deal with Justin's destructive behavior. I hope mothers and children will help bring them together.
Date: Jan 07, 2019 9:09 am Title: Chapter 24 - Why did you leave?
It was great to find out what caused the breakdown
Date: Jan 07, 2019 3:37 am Title: Chapter 24 - Why did you leave?
Hooray for an update!
But, oh... poor Justin. And in all of the awfulness he just unloaded to Brian, one thing that made me even sadder - that he hasn't kept in touch with Daphne. I hope you can bring a reconciliation for those two as well. Knowing that Daphne had been living under the "blackmail" of Justin hurting himself if she had gone to Brian is painful to think about.
Ha! I love Brian's reaction to the thought of facing both mothers, LOL!
Date: Jan 07, 2019 3:01 am Title: Chapter 24 - Why did you leave?
This chapter was wonderful and answered so many questions. Know that your amazing writing will fix the boys up and we will get our happy ending. And, welcome back. Hope the holidays were good to you. Hard to believe they are now just memories.
Date: Dec 21, 2018 6:00 am Title: Chapter 23 - How It Could Still Be
So the plotting begins. I gotta wonder how close you will follow the original story. There's the lamppost to begin with. They just need to get Emmett talking about how they met and some of their past escapades. King of Babylon has memories, too, I know "Save The Last Dance" does too, but not sure if that will bring memories of the fateful prom or the happiness of it. Or maybe, surprise them with a 'get-away' trip to Vermont. Gotta wonder how sneaky they will be. But it was a good thing Gus had the winning argument, otherwise Justin just might have stayed in California. One thing I'm really curious about, is how was Hairy able to kick them out? His name is only ON the title, he's not soul owner. So that really doesn't make sense to me. I'm sure if Justin called the police in and they heard how Alex spoke about the girls and the names he called them, the police would have escorted Alex from the house.
Looking forward to their arrival to Britin. Hopefully EVERYBODY leaves them the hell alone, and not come bombarding in to see Justin. I have a feeling Michael is going to be VERY unhappy to see Justin back in Brian's life and home.
HUGS ~ Cathy
[Report This]Date: Dec 17, 2018 9:12 am Title: Chapter 23 - How It Could Still Be
It's good that Justin returns to Pittsburgh, but there is more to his departure, no? The kids will help bring them together for good and get rid of Alex
Date: Dec 16, 2018 10:49 pm Title: Chapter 23 - How It Could Still Be
I just love this story so much. I know you have to have time to write it and as a writer I can't imagine the time it takes to write this. I love how you got Justin to go back so hopefully the kids ideas will work.