Reviewer: cullengirl08 Signed [Report This]
Date: Apr 25, 2021 7:30 am Title: What have you done today to make you feel proud?

All I can say is Wow!! This was amazing from start to finish. I can read this story (and after watching the show) and see how all of this really could have happened with Brian, and why he is the way he is. And Justin; I had no doubts that he would stick with Brian and be there for him, no matter what!!

Reviewer: Keykoles77 Signed [Report This]
Date: Dec 30, 2019 8:10 am Title: What have you done today to make you feel proud?

This fic is amazing, thank you for sharing it with us!!!

Reviewer: bjluv Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 13, 2018 5:42 pm Title: What have you done today to make you feel proud?

I just read this AMAZING, heart-wrenching story. I noticed it when I looked at one my favorite authors 'Favorites', as it was listed as one of her favorite stories.

I went through so very many emotions while reading this. Outrage, fear, and tears are a few... then so much love for Brian, Justin, their select few family members (listed in ch 29), and the Brothers. This must have been so gut-wrenching for you to write in certain places... but I am so happy you saw it through. I had to take a break from reading after 'Little Boy' had 'Died'.

"Is that how you greet a king, little boy?"  So happy the last thought we heard from Connie Simpson was, I'm in here! Can't you see I'm in here! I hope it wasn't a very nice facility they put him in. I would have liked to have seen his daughter to have received an anonymous letter stating what he had done to Kinney as a child.

The conditional Novotny's...

Debbie... glad to see Brian spoke up about the use of the word 'asshole' and slapping him in his face. Would have liked to see what her relationship with Carl turned out to be.

Michael... him and his... "Christ... It was a fucking mistake, Emmett!"  And, still not owning up to his actions. Did him and Ben stay together? It would be nice to see him all alone.

Mel and her sanctimonious attitude! Her SMUG retort, "He won't stop supporting his son." Well, Ms Marcus, Guess What? The lawyer had other plans for you! They had apparently relied a little too heavily on Brian Kinney's money for their personal use. And the well had dried up. It would have been nice to known just how over-extended they were, and the results of that. And Lindsay... How did she let things get so out of hand? With her upbringing, Didn't she realize you don't bite the hand of the person feeding you? Her parents showed her that. I'd also have liked to have witnessed Brian and Gus' relationship.

Emmett and Ted. Two truly great men. Not falling in with the 'family' bullshit. True-to-a-fault friends. Cutting all ties with the rest of the family, never been so proud.

JUSTIN... The most beautiful man I ever saw. So loving and understanding. Sticking by his man... for better or worse. Willing to give up his life as he knew it, to stand by Brian and his Brothers... Accepting.

"Ladies and Gentlemen... Nearly two years ago I disappeared, literally and figuratively. It wasn't the first time I had disappeared, but it was the first time I had anyone who cared enough to find out why." Brian looked over at his partner. Justin smiled and lowered his head, humbled by the love shining from that hazel eyed gaze.

God, I'm crying just writing this. I've never read a story of this magnitude. You did an awesome job. You either did a lot of referencing for this story, or your knowledge shone forth. I'm humbled by reading it. Thank you for writing this and sharing it with all of us.

Hugs, Cathy

 

Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Cathy! As you can tell from my lack of responding to my reviews, I suck at that, really, really suck at that. But I am so very gratified that this story gets to people after this many years. My first piece of fiction writing ever and it touched so many... There are literally no words. Brian's character still remains the most complex one, for me, that I've ever run across. Gale was absolutely perfect and much of that is because he physically emoted and it told us much more than the dialogue. 

I did do a LOT of research for this one but a lot of it comes from personal experience, as well. It was excrutiating to write at times. Ultimtely, it helped me more than anyone could ever know to put this down "on paper", so to speak. 

Thank you for your comments and remember to do something to make yourself Proud! 

Roni

Reviewer: Tagsit Signed [Report This]
Date: Jun 24, 2018 2:33 am Title: What have you done today to make you feel proud?

Still one of my favorite stories ever. I love the concept of being fictors. Thank you again for writing such an inspirational epic. TAG

Reviewer: kellydeer Signed [Report This]
Date: Dec 16, 2016 3:21 am Title: What have you done today to make you feel proud?

I know I have reviewed this story...somewhere...before, but I couldn't resist doing so again.

I was always haunted by that line, "...but I don't remember anymore" and Brian's face as he said it. This story brings so much to what could have been.

I love the directiion the author took and this remains one of my favorites of all time!

Reviewer: SunshineSally Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 23, 2016 12:41 am Title: What have you done today to make you feel proud?

Hands down my favourite story. Always will be. It's just so fucking beautiful. I literally have to read it a couple of times a year if not more, just to go through all these emotions again. You, my friend are amazing. 

P.S sorry for spamming you with reviews today. Anything to stop me from packing lol

Reviewer: chouchou Anonymous [Report This]
Date: Sep 16, 2016 10:25 pm Title: What have you done today to make you feel proud?

I really do appreciate your writing and the way you see Brian or Justin in your fics. I really am mesmerized by your story and I'm speechless with your work. I really admire you a lot and I'm happy you write fics with such talent... We're lucky to have you as a writer. Thank you once again for this amazing story.

Reviewer: Enohvee1875 Anonymous [Report This]
Date: Jul 10, 2016 3:12 am Title: What have you done today to make you feel proud?

What an intense emotional and inspiring story. I was not surprised that Brian decided to keep his "brothers because they are all a part of  who he is. And Because Justin loves Brian "warts and all", being together is what matters. Great job and looking forward to reading some of your other postings.

Reviewer: The SNO Signed [Report This]
Date: May 27, 2016 8:33 pm Title: What have you done today to make you feel proud?

I read in one night all the last chapters you posted this week as I couldn't stop.

It's a wonderful story, with really hard parts but in the end, Brian seems at peace.

I loved how you managed to deal with Debbie and Michael; so very true how conditional their love was. How he was able to put Debbie in front of the truth; so painful but I was so glad he did it. I won't even comment regarding Michael.

As for the girls, Melanie is at her worst and Lindsay is not quite better.

Fortunately for Brian and Justin, the new family core is as strong as needed for them to go through the hell towards a smoother environment.

You did well!!!

I was surprised you kept some of the "brothers" as Justin seemed having problems to adjust.

Not knowing if this is a reality for people suffering from this kind of disease, I guess it's made sense in your story.

I hope in the far future, the "brothers" will finally disappear, meaning Brian is at peace with his true self.

Thank you for your talent and I hope to read other stories from you soon.