[Report This]Date: Nov 09, 2019 5:59 am Title: Chapter 11 ~ Anger, Attitude and Compromise
Justin is a very wise and smart man!
Author's Response: God,I'm so behind in responding... Sorry... Yes, Justin always knows what's best. Hugs Darling ~ Kathleen
[Report This]Date: Oct 07, 2019 12:12 am Title: Chapter 11 ~ Anger, Attitude and Compromise
Great chapter. Justin has grown into quite a man. Wonderful writing.
Author's Response: Thanks! Yes, Justin is standing up for what he believes is right. Although Brian is trying to protect him, he needs to let Justin do things his way. Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Date: Oct 05, 2019 1:03 pm Title: Chapter 11 ~ Anger, Attitude and Compromise
The bigger man. Well played.
They can't afford to lose each other in all the muck Michael and Lindsay churn up. I do believe it was the right thing to do but I don't think Michael will be able to comply with the rules the judge set.
Nice to see this back.
Author's Response: Yes, Justin really is trying to do the right thing. But you're right, it's unlikely Michael will be able to stay out of trouble. It great to be back! Hugs Darling ~ Kathleen
[Report This]Date: Oct 05, 2019 1:56 am Title: Chapter 11 ~ Anger, Attitude and Compromise
I was a little confused about how Lindsay could go about hurting Justin in the art world. The woman is certifiable crazy... how would she contact anyone? And, even if she tried... aren't her calls monitored, and the person she's calling... wouldn't they know that she's calling from a psychiatric hospital?
Ball Gowns? Where was Mr. Kinney when his son was wearing a BALL GOWN?
I was a little concerned about Michael's charges being dropped until I got to the part about: With the caveat that if Michael doesn’t attend therapy, and complete his job training program, he’ll be required to serve his full prison sentence before being released. Petulant, childish Mikey is going to get tired of the conforms of the halfway house and find all the anger classes, and job training classes too difficult to continue, and he will have to serve his time anyway. And he won't be able to say it's Justin's fault, because Justin got him out in the first place. On top of all that, with his restriction to Brian, it is just going to continue to make his anger grow.
HUGS ~Cathy
Author's Response: Hum... Good question. I guess she might have to sneak around and use a phone or computer. It's a good thing Brian was at work. Playing dress up is on thing, but being a drag queen might be too much for Brian. Michael's never been one for follow the rules, so he's most likely to be back behind bars soon enough. Later Sweetheart ~ Kathleen
Date: Oct 03, 2019 9:02 am Title: Chapter 11 ~ Anger, Attitude and Compromise
Didn't Michael already have a 2nd chance. He was arrested for making a false report/breaking and entering. He did the exact same thing again but this time he broke a childs arm. So why are we giving him a 2nd 2nd chance. I'm sorry, I'm not telling you what to write, but I get tired of seeing people write a story where Michael acts like an ass, it's brought up that Brian has always cleaned up after Michael, and I see way too many writers redeem Michael AFTER Michael has been an ass over and over again. I just get frustrated. Plus I don't think it's fair that Justin offered to pay for Michael's therapy.
I love your stories, I love how you kick their asses when they act like children but sometime I just don't understand redeeming Mikey, I just don't get it. If someone broke my childs arm I would never forgive them, never.
Hope to see more of your words again soon.
bec
Author's Response: Don't think of it as Michael being forgiven, or getting off easy. Think of it more as, Justin understanding that Michael, being a petulant child that he is, is bound to fuck-up again. This way it's all on Michael shoulder's and he can't twist it around and make Justin the bad guy. For once he'll have to take responsibility for his own actions. Because there's no way Brian will ever forgive him for hurting Gus. Later Darling ~ Kathleen
Date: Oct 03, 2019 12:07 am Title: Chapter 11 ~ Anger, Attitude and Compromise
Thanks for the update as always I loved it... Just wish Justin had left Michael’s
ass to rot in jail..... Lol
Author's Response: Thanks so much Darling! Yeah, I know... But I figure he'll be back there soon enough... Hugs Hon ~ Kathleen
[Report This]Date: Oct 02, 2019 6:56 pm Title: Chapter 11 ~ Anger, Attitude and Compromise
That was an amazing chapter, Kathleen. I understand both POVs on this. It all boils down to Justin doing what he believes Brian needs done, whether Brian agrees with it or not. On the flipside of that, I understand Brian's concern that Justin is underestimating the delusions and vindictiveness of Michael and Lindsay. In truth, Brian has EVERY reason to be concerned since he knows the tantrums that Michael and Lindsay tend to throw when thwarted.
That said, I'm glad that Brian could appreciate exactly what Justin's actions in the courtroom meant for their situation. I only wish that he was somewhere hidden within the confines of the cafeteria to hear exactly what Justin said to Michael, so he could have seen firsthand his former best friend's reaction to it. The truth is that NOT ONE PERSON thinks that Michael will adhere to the stipulations put forth. Oh, he may abide by them for a month at the most, but then he'll show that he's the same petulant pissant he's always been. So to that end, I agree with Justin in taking the weight of Michael's downfall off of his own shoulders, and putting the responsibility for success/failure squarely back onto Michael's.
It's a brilliant strategy, especially when dealing with Michael Novotny, who has always had someone to cloak and cover for his idiocy instead of making him own up to them. One question though, is the restraining order mentioned in Chapter 9 going to be officially in place? I know that the judge said that Michael was still to report to the prison for his weekend stay, but I have to wonder if it will be implemented, even though Michael technically violated it though he wasn't yet served when he did. Now that he'll be on conditional release, I hope that becomes an added stipulation if for no other reason than Michael won't be able to fight the compulsion to force his way into Brian's life again.
I know, I'm completely EVIL when it comes to Michael... and I just love that I am. LOL
HUGS,
~Nichelle
Author's Response: I always love your comments! Although I sometime don't get time to respond to all of them. Like "Christmas Presents" hangs head in shame... That is what's great about this chapter, it's easy to see things from both their perspectives, they're both right. Never, ever underestimate what evil lurks in the back of their brains, once you make it through the cobwebs... Yes, Brian should have been eavesdropping on Justin, when he set Michael straight on just how strong his marriage to Brian is. But, Brian will find out as their love grows stronger, and Justin is always there to support him. Michael might not like it, even though the judge my be giving him a second (or third) chance. But, Brian sure as hell isn't. So he better keep his distance, because Brian in full on protective mode at this point. There's nothing wrong about being completely evil, says Evil Kathleen... I've earned my reputation, and I love it! Later Sweetheart ~ Kathleen
[Report This]Date: Oct 02, 2019 4:34 pm Title: Chapter 11 ~ Anger, Attitude and Compromise
I get why Brian and Justin are angry they are both right and they both wrong Lindsay could've attacked Justin and there is a possibility she will when she finds out that Brian is married and will be raising the baby with Justin.
Lindsay should not be underestimated she had everyone fooled for Years and no hospital will stop her from getting what babe perceives as hers.
Michael is getting quite a second chance and if he screws up it is all on him cause Brian is finally ready to leave him behind to fix and figure out his own life.
Like Brian I don't think Michael deserves any consideration or leniency but Justin was thinking of Brian when he made such a generous offer in front of the judge.
Brian and Justin will just have to learn to compromise so their marriage can grow stronger and that talking is good but both have to listen to each side before flying off the handle.
The make up sex should help repair the crack.
Thanks For the Update 😃
Author's Response: Yes, they both have reasons to believe they're right. But now, hopefully in the future they'll try and see things from the others perspective. Lindsay is a master manipulator, so the boy's better watch their backs, you never know what she'll do. Michael, ugh, just give him time, he'll be back wearing an orange jumpsuit soon enough. Justin will always try and make things better for Brian, even if Brian can't see it at the time. Of course the same is true for Justin, there is anything Brian wouldn't do to protect him. Squeals! Make-up sex, coming right up! Hugs Hon ~ Kathleen
[Report This]Date: Oct 02, 2019 4:30 pm Title: Chapter 11 ~ Anger, Attitude and Compromise
Wow! Micheal doesn't realize how lucky he is. Brian would not have let him off the hook. But then neither did Justin really. Hurray with another chapter, because I can't wait to find out what happens next.
Author's Response: That is so true! He's still angry, barely focusing on the gift that Justin has given him. But I have no doubt that he'll find a way to screw it up in no time... Later Darling ~ Kathleen