Evidently Lindsay wasn't embarrassed enough.  She had to try to get back at Brian.  Luckily it didn't work.  Poor Max.  I hope everything is okay or... is he pregnant?  That would be icing on the cake!

LOVED THIS UPDATE!!! At first, I thought Mel was deliberately trying to start a fight with Justin. But as the conversation went on, I understood what she was doing- a little reminder of his WASP upbringing. She prepared him to deal with Lindsay's passive-aggressive tactics using herself as a model. My respect for her just rose a bit higher. Hopefully she will really take Justin's advice about learning to live again to heart. The 'Mel' I know would never opt to live as a zombie. It's time she rediscovers that fire she had.

As for Bitchzilla: I can't wait for her downfall to begin! She really is a piece of work in all her gold digging glory. I actually feel sorry for Sam having to deal with her. I can appreciate that when Lindsay tried to make Jay insignificant, Sam spoke up on his behalf. I wonder if Nancy will change her tune regarding Jay's work when she witnesses Jay and company break her daughter. Nancy and Lindsay are fair-weather people but they both have to know that any attempts to undermine Justin's career and life will be met with a well-planned, throughly-executed revenge. I can't wait for that lesson to be meted out.

The reunion and proposal was EVERYTHING I could have hoped for. Brian and Justin on the same wavelength is always a thing of beauty to watch. I'm looking forward to the reactions of the Peterson-Novotny factions as Brian is placed even further from their reach!

WRITE On Star!

~Nichelle

Awww, I feel all warm and squshy after that.  Max is knocked up, way to go Emmett!! Awww, see I'm still emoting.

Lindsay/Liddy is as they'd say in the old days, a trip.  A one woman wrecking crew that has met her blonde match.  Her downfall is going to be awesome.

Fantastic double update. So love your fics, can never get enough.

Thanks for sharing.

JoAnn

Yay, they're getting married and hopefully Emmett and Max too.  I can't wait to see what you have planned for the show.  I even feel sorry for Sam in a way.  Very fun chapter.  Pie and a little monkey and Mel spending time with Gus.

I'm glad that Justin remembers everyone and everything. Now he and Brian are armed with the information to help them succeed this time around. I'm also glad that Brian explained the Mel/Lindz dynamic to him. Lindsay truly ruled her household with an iron fist in a velvet glove. Him and Justin's resolve to just be 'Brian and Justin with their three kids' was sweet.

Lindsay has some damn nerve!! Trying to rule Max in his own gallery?! REALLY TRICK?! REALLY? OOOooh I can't wait for the show! I'll bet she'll wish that she kept her family in Pittsburgh and went into hiding by the time Mad Max and Jay get through with her lying, scheming ass. I'm glad that Max called her on her comment about Justin's memory. The bitch backpeddled but it didn't change the fact that Max caught her out there. It was as good as an admission that she knew Justin's past before he became Jay. She needs to worry about that instead of where Sam's painting will be placed. 

WRITE On Star!

~Nichelle

Justin remembers and they will be happy together.  But we have to wait and find out what will happen at the show with Sam and Liddy.  That should be fun.  And how they get even with Deb and Mikey.

Absolutely loving this! Thanks for the great story :)

That chapter was gorgeous! Loved it all. Nice intro with Lindsey and Sam. I was giggling knowing full well that Sam is in on the plan and all of Lindsey's plans are going to go south in a big way.

Now....to the gut wrentching part of this chapter. That chat between Gus and Justin. Really lovely. Gus opened up, sharing his fears, his anxiety. I'm so glad they had that talk. gus's fears are natural with 2 families coing together like these 2 did. some blood, some not and inbetween. It's not the blood that matters and I think Gus is understanding that. Glad that justin was able to ease those thoughts.

adn that "little chat" between Justin and Mel. It was a long time coming. Really disappointed that she'd done anything up til now. Just giving excuses. Justin laid it out on the line for her. Basically shit or get off the pot. Now it's up to her.

He went straight ot his childhood home. He's really starting to remember isn't he. YAY!

Excellent chapter!

Cheers,

Elaine

Omg poor Gus...he broke my heart...thank God Justin stepped up and their cool now. And good for him telling Mel off, she needed that. Hopefully she'll start putting Gus first.

Damn, Justin is kicking butt and taking names.  Poor Gus.  I can understand Mel's point about healing, she was lucky to have Brian take care of Gus. 

That was a beautiful gut-wrenching moment between Justin and Gus that is one scared confused little boy who just needs reassurance that he is loved and won't be abandoned.

Justin telling off Mel made me cheer (I Wish That Had Happened On The Show) she is just making excuses for why she abandoned her son that she wanted so badly, I mean she was so cold to Brian to get him to sign that million dollar insurance policy and his rights to Gus that I couldn't stand her.

Lindsay and Michael made her life Hell Gus was not the cause of it plus Brian did what she didn't think he was capable of, he stepped up as a parent and took responsibility for his son while she ran away (Not surprising she did that on the show after she cheated).

It is not Gus's fault that Mel became a doormat for Lindsay he was a baby, love isn't suppose to make you lose your spine, it is supposed to give you the strength to face any battle head on.

I hope she shows up to ease Gus's pain I think if she doesn't she will have to face the wrath of Justin again.

Lindsay should enjoy her moment in the spotlight cause it will soon be her last. lol

 :)

Awww his memory is coming back. i hope the past does not bother him with doubts about Brian.