Date: Nov 19, 2018 12:12 pm Title: Chapter 1
loved the story, just reading it again
Author's Response:
I am glad you enjoyed the story :) I hope it won't disappoint the second time!
[Report This]Date: Nov 18, 2018 8:03 pm Title: Chapter 1
Throughly enjoyed this one. Brian had me on a roller coaster emotionally. I hated him cutting Justin out of his and Luke’s lives...but I loved the father he became even before Luke was born.
Michael and Lindsey got what they deserved. I’ve never been a Mikey or Linz fan!
I’ve always thought Ted was a better friend to Brian and working with him showed Ted a different side of Brian. He saw the businessman and ad exec not just the Stud.
Great job! Can’t wait to see what happens next.
Author's Response:
I am glad that you enjoyed this story. I know it was not easy to read without it having any Brian and Justin interaction at all :/
I loved this version of Brian as well (of course minus the 'keeping Justin out of Luke's life' stunt that he pulled). I always believed that there was more to Brian's character than was shown on the show and I hope this story didn't go too out of character. For me this was just the person Brian could have been if the showrunners had allowed it.
As for Michael and Lindsay: Never liked them much on the show and I think it showed here *lol*
I have always loved Ted and thought he was a very underrated character on the show. I loved when he started working for Brian and got more confidence and when he and Brian became friends. I could really see them being friends despite their differences. More than Brian and Michael anyway...
Thanks for your lovely comment :)
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 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 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: Jul 19, 2018 3:56 am Title: Chapter 1
Good idea to create this gap filler story!
Author's Response:
Thanks :) I hope people will like it. Or maybe they will just hate Brian even more - we'll see ;)
More will be up soon!
Date: Jul 17, 2018 3:56 pm Title: Chapter 1
Hi! Once again I have to answer to your answer. I love it when an author answered as detailed to reviews as you do it. Takes time. So thanks!
You wrote “Hopefully that won't make people hate him even more ;)”
Now, you've made me a little bit angsty. I've thought - although I think he was sooo wrong - I've already understood Brian's motivations... Makes me angsty and curious! But I think we all have to be a little bit patient because with every chapter we get more information about what happened, what happens and how some characters behaved and will behave. So far, I love both stories because it's very well written and in my opinion, you pictured the characters very well. And although I also love happy and funny stories, I also like stories with angst, drama and pain as far as there is some kind of happy end (and so far I haven't lost hope that your story will have some kind of happy end). What I absolutely can't stand is when Brian falls deeply in love with another man. Even if I know that it's only fiction, I feel such hurt and pain, so I decided some time ago not to read these kind of stories. It's crazy I think. So, please tell me, that at least there won't be another man involved... :-) Maybe I'm wrong, but as I see and understand "your" Brian I can't imagine it. Many greetings!
Author's Response:
Well, if people take the time to leave comments, I think it's only fair that I do the same for them and reply :)
Haha, don't worry! You seem to understand my Brian really well and what I meant by that sentence was that there is a lot of hate towards Brian right now and I think it won't get any less once we see more of his decision making process and more of his motivations ;)
As for angst and drama - that's all me! Love it as long as there will be a nice resolution (happy end) at the end. And this story will have a happy ending of sorts :)
As I don't want to spoil anything, I will just say that once again your understanding of Brian is spot on. Hope that's enough answer for now ;)
Date: Jul 16, 2018 2:09 pm Title: Chapter 1
Hi! Great to read another story of yours and to get some more important informations about what happened to Brian during those five years.
Knowing that this will be their last contact, nearly broke my heart. This is so sad, because there is so much love. Damn, Brian. How could you... "Brian changed the topic and for a moment he saw Justin's eyes light up" - there we have a small answer I think. But then again, damn, how could he put work and a career over a human being and about their happiness. How could he be so wrong about Justin and about his priorities In life.
I also read all the reviews you get and I must say, you choose a very difficult topic, which heat the minds (don’t know how to say it in English). Many discussions and there are many different and some interesting point of views about it, about their characters and their behaviors. I think we have to accept that there are many ways to go through life and that this is, last but not least, your story. It's difficult, sad and heartbreaking, but nevertheless I love it! Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Yeah, it won't be an easy story - just like Back for Good. Damn, why do I love pain and angst so much???
But we'll find out more about Brian's motivations and reasons. Hopefully that won't make people hate him even more ;)
I am glad to know that some people love the craziness I have come up with and I do appreciate your comments :D
[Report This]Date: Jul 16, 2018 1:50 am Title: Chapter 1
Now we are getting to the nitty gritty. Can't wait to find out more.
Author's Response:
At least we'll find out more about Brian's and everyone else's thought process and what happened to them during the five years of Justin's absence.
More will be up soon :)
Date: Jul 15, 2018 10:32 pm Title: Chapter 1
So.....not only is Brian deceitful, but he’s a fucking coward. There is no damn excuse for him not telling Justin when all the while Justin was concerned about his health right from the beginning. Honestly, between the original story and this one I really think I need to step back from this verse. When it started I really did hold out hope for some kind of light at the end of the tunnel for the family as a whole....but I just don’t see the plausibility in it. For me there is no amount of explaining away or getting into someone’s headspace that can make any of this right.
I think you are a very talented writer and I definitely look forward to your future works, but this verse just isn’t for me....
Author's Response:
Don't worry, I totally understand that this universe isn't for everyone and that not everyone might like the nature of it :(
I am sorry to see you go, but wish you all the best :*
Thanks for all your comments so far!
Date: Jul 15, 2018 7:43 pm Title: Chapter 1
I love that you are writing this to tell us what happened during those years. Great first chapter.
Author's Response:
While I was writing Back for Good, I realised that there were some parts of the story mentioned that deserved more depth and detail, but I couldn't give that in Back for Good, so that's how the idea for this story was born. I thought it would be interesting to follow Brian's life for five years and see how it had changed (and him as well?!?) before Justin returned to Pittsburgh.
I am glad you enjoyed the first chapter :) More will be up soon!