Reviewer: bjluv Signed [Report This]
Date: Nov 05, 2018 11:48 am Title: Chapter 32

Gotta say, Debbie and Jennifer weren't the only ones dabbing at their eyes with tissues. This was a happy chapter all around. Loved the intimacy of the close knit group. They all know they can count on one another. Although, being a godfather promises certain things in a child's life, legally, Brian needs to prepared for the event of something happening to him. He needs to have his Will in place naming Ted and Blake as guardians for Gus and Luke. Now that would have been an announcement to make. But Godfather is awesome. It truly shows how much faith and trust Brian holds in regard for Ted and Blake. Two well-deserving people. Although, Brian needs to get it in his head that he doesn't owe somebody something for just being a good and true friend. Friendship doesn't come with a price tag attached, something Lindsay and Michael miserably failed to allow Brian to know.

I was surprised two months had passed when the chapter started, as it was a Saturday barbecue, assuming it was following Brian's invite from last chapter. Debbie and Carl appeared to have settled in well with the family. And Debbie getting counseling is only a positive. Because like Brian, sometimes life throws you a curve ball, and you need someone to help you put it back into perspective. Debbie has actually been through a lot in her life. Getting pregnant, young and alone, was just the start of the obstacles she had to face in life. Debbie dealt with all of lives hardships with the best of her ability, sometimes running herself ragged, only to have Michael dump on her with a totally deplorable, reprehensible behavior. Brian is a son worthy of her love.

Super great chapter. On to the next....

XOXO ~ Cathy

Author's Response:

The time for pain in this story is over - they all deserve some happiness :) 

I am sure that behind the scenes Mr Kinney has taken care of everything. He is not the person to not think about these kind of things. Well, to be fair he even mentions in Back for Good that in case the cancer had come back or something would have happened to him, the boys would have gone to Debbie and Jennifer. It was the reason why he wanted to make Justin legal guardian for Gus, so that Gus and Luke could stay together in case something happened to Brian.

I agree about Debbie, her life hasn't been easy. Then again I also think that she made it harder for herself than it would have needed to be. Especially where Michael was concerned... :(

I am glad you enjoyed this chapter! Thanks for your comment as always :) 

Reviewer: aglaja5 Signed [Report This]
Date: Nov 04, 2018 6:37 am Title: Chapter 32

Hi and thanks again for another great chapter! I love your writing-style, how you describe scenes in such a detailed way and how you let people interact. The first thing which made me smile here, was to imagine Brian standing there and singing Happy Birthday... :-) So cute! As I said before, I love your matured Brian!

I'm very happy about the whole development. Peace, contentment, harmony and joy have finally arrived. That's what they all deserve, but especially Brian, Gus and Luke. And what a wonderful moment between Brian, Ted, Blake and the boys. What a great second birthday for Luke. But when you wrote "all his favourite peopöe" I couldn't help but think, no, not all, one is missing... I know, Luke can't miss someone he doesn't know, but especially in those family moments, which Justin would have loved, I miss him like crazy. Still, two and a half years to come. And I also missed a little bit Brian's thoughts about Justin, especially on a day like this. Warmest regards!

Author's Response:

Thanks for your comment - I am glad you liked the chapter :)

The things Brian would do for his sons ;) Singing Happy Birthday, we know he went to Disney with them... 

Yes, it seems like the painful times are finally over and the good times are ahead. They all deserve it after the pain of the last year :(

I know what you mean about Justin, but as you said: Luke can't miss someone he doesn't know. And yes, Justin would have loved those family moments and we know from Back for Good that once he was back, he really enjoyed holidays and celebrations with his kids :)

As for Brian's thoughts about Justin: The story is not over yet. Lets just say something like that will come and it would have been kind of redundant to do the same scene twice in a couple of chapters ;) But there will be some thoughts about Justin coming from Brian soon :)

More will be up later tonight! 

Reviewer: The SNO Signed [Report This]
Date: Nov 01, 2018 7:57 am Title: Chapter 32

Great chapter! The family is back together and Brian's idea was just right. My only concern is that it smells like the end of the story is not far.

Author's Response:

Yes, the family is finally back together. Now it's only missing Papa and then it will be complete...

You're right :( We're nearing the end of this story. Not much more to go before it will be over.

Thanks for your comment!