[Report This]Date: Feb 24, 2020 3:23 am Title: Chapter 27
Okay yeah Gale did have a beanie. But I kinda thought Brian would say F it and go with the bald head. Loving this story.
Author's Response:
Well, to be fair, it had nothing to do with Gale and him wearing a beanie or not. I don't follow him at all, so wouldn't even have known that ;) It's just a fictional story based on fictional TV characters and I know that some people take inspiration from the actors' real life, but I don't know anything about their real lives, so that's not the case here. Anything that might seem like it is purely coincidental, I can promise ;)
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[Report This]Date: Feb 23, 2020 10:18 pm Title: Chapter 27
Another great chapter! This is something I always wondered during the series: did they avoid this kind of situation? Isn't it normal to lose hair in such treatment?
It's obvious when we know how Brian cherishes his hair that it would be a tough situation to deal with, after the scar and the loss of weight. Justin reacted very well and the little humour "You really have a problem with not saying anything, don't you?" showing that Brian wasn't that angry/sad after Justin. Which shows that Brian really changed.
It's also a great idea to ask Emmett for help. This also shows that Brian is more open to his friends.
Author's Response:
Well, in the show Brian didn't go through chemo, but had radiation and from what I heard, it's normal not to lose your hair during radiation, but only during chemo. I guess that would be the main difference here.
Yes, Brian has really changed over the years and as Justin mentioned, they had expected the hair loss. Expecting it and it really happening are two very different things though and I will never forget the day my grandmother started losing her hair during her chemo. She had been to wig fittings several times in the weeks before, she was prepared for it, but when it finally happened, I've never seen her break down like that before... Some people might say it's just hair, but for someone going through chemo it's so much more than that :(
Brian has learned over the years that having friends and accepting their help when it's needed makes life way easier than trying to be a lone wolf and take care of everything yourself. He has really changed over the years :)
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Date: Feb 23, 2020 10:12 pm Title: Chapter 27
thanks for update
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You are welcome :)
[Report This]Date: Feb 23, 2020 9:49 pm Title: Chapter 27
I am going to have to invest in Kleenex before this story ends. So hard to imagine Brian bald, but that is part of it. After 3 1//2 rounds of chemo, my friend's hair came back in better than it had ever been. There is just something about most people and their hair. Someone said we think of it as our crowning glory and when it is gone, we feel we are gone also. But, if it cures the disease, it is a small price to pay, but still not easy to accept. One of these days, I just feel that our boys are going to get some good news. Well at least I hope so. Fantastic writing.
Author's Response:
Haha, you should have done so months ago - you would be rich by now ;) Believe it or not, I can promise that there will be a time when Kleenex might not be needed any longer. Just saying!
Yeah, my grandmother's hair came back after 3 rounds of chemo as well and funnily enough it was better than before she lost it. She loved her new hair so much...
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[Report This]Date: Feb 17, 2020 5:17 pm Title: Chapter 26
Things are looking up. Brian and Justin are talking and things are getting back to normal
Author's Response:
They forgot how to communicate with everything going on, but it's good that they remembered and finally had this conversation.
Hopefully, it will be a step in the right direction for them.
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[Report This]Date: Feb 16, 2020 11:14 pm Title: Chapter 26
It's great that they discussed about the fact that Justin is exhausted and that Brian wanted/needed to take some of the workload on his own time. I hope they will share their concerns from now on and ask for help.
It's also great that Brian has visited his daughter.
Author's Response:
It's important that they communicate with each other and with everything going on at the moment, they just forgot that. It's good they remembered and talked things out between them :)
More will be up soon :) Thanks for your comment!
Date: Feb 16, 2020 9:44 pm Title: Chapter 26
thanks for update
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[Report This]Date: Feb 16, 2020 9:37 pm Title: Chapter 26
Such a good chapter, Happy they got a bit of a break. Wonderful writing.
Author's Response:
Everyone deserves a bit of a break even in dark times and they both sure need it.
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Date: Feb 16, 2020 6:12 am Title: Chapter 25
Hi! No, unfortunately I‘ve never been to Canada. My son was there last autumn for three month and now, the canadian boy is with us. He‘s very nice, polite and interested. Unfortunately my son got sick five days after his arrival, so we‘re currently somewhat limited in our activities.
What a beautiful and (as always) great written chapter! It just fits Brian so well that he visits his daughter for the first time at one of the most impossible times. Luckily he meets Maggie, who already knows about him through Justin (also very fiting ;-) ) and is very understanding ans sensitive.
I really hope that Brian won't make a big scene with Justin. It was definitely not right of Justin not to speak about the surgery, but I can totally understand why he hadn‘t told Brian. Brian would‘ve felt even more guilty and possibly withdrawn even more. And if he‘d visited his daughter earlier and not after 3.5 weeks, he would have be aware of the situation. Well, a discussion will be inevitable, but I'm sure that the two will survive this crisis and then they can finally visit their little daughter together! Warmest regards
Author's Response:
Ah, too bad about your son getting sick. I hope he'll be better soon and that you'll be able to do some nice things with your guest :)
Well, Brian is Brian ;) If he gets something in his head and wants to do it, he'll do it right away, not caring if there might be rules or problems along the way *lol* Just kidding, thankfully it all worked out and he got to see Victoria :)
We will find out about Brian's reaction in the next chapter. He had some time to think about what Justin did, so we can only hope that by the time they get to talk, he'll have realised that Justin meant no harm... We'll see...
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Date: Feb 13, 2020 12:26 pm Title: Chapter 24
Hi again! Sorry for the delay of the review, we‘ve got a canadian exchange student since nearly one week and I haven‘t got much time. As nice as this is, it‘s also a little bit exhausting! I haven‘t found the time to read your latest chapter. Maybe today, but first the review.
I totally agree that the show sadly not only reduced their interactions mostly to sex, but also reduced the conversations per se. As we both said before, many things and topics were left unfinished. So, yeah, I really like how you let them talk, interact and behave with each other. And here, in this chapter, I'm very, very happy that Debbie and Jennifer have taken on the task of making Brian aware that it may be time to see his little daughter. Justin has already so much to deal with, so it‘s good that the Grandmas talk some sense into Brian! Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
No need to apologise - I know all about a busy private life, so don't worry about it! And have fun with your Canadian exchange student. That must be a very interesting experience. I went to Canada two years ago and found Canadians to be very nice :) Have you ever been?
I just figured that poor Justin already had enough on his plate and had enough to worry about, so for once it was their support system that would not only support Brian, but Justin as well and take care of this, so he would have one less thing to worry about ;) And we all know that Brian better act fast if the grandmothers complain about something ;)
Thanks for your comment! Enjoy your time with the exchange student :)
[Report This]Date: Feb 10, 2020 2:11 pm Title: Chapter 25
How wonderful that Brian is back to taking care of everyone, especially Vicky.
Author's Response:
Well, I am not sure that we can go that far already... He's still very sick and will still need time.
We'll see soon how he will cope and if he'll be able to cope with everything better :)
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[Report This]Date: Feb 10, 2020 1:39 am Title: Chapter 25
Tissue box time. Glad Brian finally went to see his daughter. Wonderful writing.
Author's Response:
Yes, it was about time that he finally went and saw her :)
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[Report This]Date: Feb 03, 2020 9:21 am Title: Chapter 24
Dealing with Deb and Jennifer is a scary thing. But they got through to him.
Author's Response:
Debbie and Jennifer were walking a very thin line, they could have easily pushed Brian too far and further down that dark road. Thankfully they didn't cross that line and everything worked out well :)
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Date: Feb 03, 2020 1:06 am Title: Chapter 24
thanks for update
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You are welcome :)
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[Report This]Date: Feb 03, 2020 12:32 am Title: Chapter 24
Great chapter. Brian needed that kick in the butt from Jen & Debbie. Can't wait until he sees Vicky. Wonderful writing.
Author's Response:
Yes, unfortunately, Brian was in a very dark place and needed someone to pull him back from that dark place.
Good for the grandmothers for making him see what really matters.
More will be up soon. Thanks for your comment :)
Date: Jan 30, 2020 3:11 pm Title: Chapter 23
Hi! And again, a beautiful, but also very sad chapter. As always, amazing writing-style. I‘m always astounished, how you capture every detail. Of course Brian would worry about his "flawless" body and of course Justin wouldn't care. And of course Brian wouldn't want Justin to give up sex, but it's more likely that here the old Brian comes to light ... But that's and never has been Justin's "pain management" or his way to deal with things. Great chapter! I just love the way you let them behave with one another and communicate. Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Awwww, thank you :)
Yes, it shouldn't have come as a surprise that Brian would be bothered by a scar like that and that Justin wouldn't care at all. I am pretty sure that under normal circumstances Brian would even have known that Justin wouldn't give a shit about a scar, but with everything going on right now and his emotional state being what it is, he unfortunately forgot who Justin is and who they are as a couple...
Hopefully Justin was able to remind him :)
To be honest, I quite like their conversations and interactions as well. They are my favourite pieces of a story to write. Maybe because a lot of times the show just reduced their interactions to sex and that was it, I don't know, but I love to write conversations between them and to show them in every day, normal situations, you know?
More will be up soon :)
[Report This]Date: Jan 28, 2020 1:41 am Title: Chapter 23
Between nausea and no sex, Brian is not having a good day. Hopefully Vicky will be home soon and Brian will have her to worry about.
Author's Response:
Nope, Brian's not having a good day, he's really not having a good month, poor guy :(
Unfortunately, I don't think we can expect Vicky to come home anytime soon :(
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[Report This]Date: Jan 27, 2020 9:07 pm Title: Chapter 23
What a nightmare! Knowing how proud Brian is of his body, such a scar must make him feel worse than chemo.
Author's Response:
Yes, knowing how Brian has always defined himself through his looks, it shouldn't be surprising that a scar like that would bother him so much.
Thankfully, Justin understood and was right there to show his love and support once again :)
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[Report This]Date: Jan 27, 2020 6:40 pm Title: Chapter 23
Wow, this must have been a difficult one to write. All the pain and emotions. Tissue box time. Fantastic writing.
Author's Response:
Yes, it was a difficult chapter to write. The whole story really, as several things in this story are based on real experiences with cancer in my family... Writing this story was quite cathartic, to be honest...
I am glad you still enjoy the story. More will be up soon :)
Date: Jan 23, 2020 2:28 pm Title: Chapter 22
Hi again! Another great chapter, so very well written! And Jeez, poor poor Brian! You let him go through a lot! Hopefully, it's getting better with time. And I've to say, you'd made me really curious about the reasons Brian haven't seen his little girl so far. I can imagine that he'll really have a big breakdown. And because of his physically state he can't just run away. Which is good, but I could imagine that Brian won't know how to deal with all the pain and guilt... And Justin is so brave and strong! Oh my, I want to hug them both! Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Awwww, thank you :)
Yes, poor Brian indeed. I feel quite bad for everything I am putting him through, believe it or not. And Justin as well because he has to sit by and watch the man he loves go through all of that...
We will find out soon why Brian hasn't been to see Vicky yet. That conversation is coming up soon.
But yeah, you are on the right track with your assessment of Brian and where his emotional state is at right now.
Justin once again surprises with his strength and unwavering support for Brian :) He is a keeper, that's for sure!
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[Report This]Date: Jan 20, 2020 1:42 am Title: Chapter 22
I feel for Brian, but Justin has it hard wanting to be there and take care of Brian. To care for their daughter, he doesn't need to worry about Mikey.
Author's Response:
Yes, it is hard for both of them and I am not quite sure who I feel worse for. Brian for actually going through it all or Justin for having to watch him go through it and trying to be a supportive partner by his side :(
[Report This]Date: Jan 19, 2020 9:56 pm Title: Chapter 22
Great update. I can feel Brian's pain in your writing. That is a sign of a wonderful writer. Just hope that Michel doesn't cause more trouble, but we all know it is hard to keep Mikey quiet. Fantastic writing. Have a good day.
Author's Response:
Awwww, thank you :)
Poor Brian is really put through a lot - I feel bad for him myself and I am the one that came up with all of this :(
We can only hope for the best where Michael is concerned...
[Report This]Date: Jan 19, 2020 9:13 pm Title: Chapter 22
Another very difficult chapter; at least, Justin knows what to expect. It must be hard for him not to see his daughter during this period.
Author's Response:
Yes, it is a difficult time for everyone involved :(
Hopefully things will get better soon for all of them :)
Date: Jan 17, 2020 5:20 pm Title: Chapter 21
Hi again! Unfortunately my week wasn‘t less busy, but with work and two kids... :-) So, I'm happy it's weekend!
Victoria Rose Kinney Taylor - what a great name for their little girl! And very appropriate in this situation... She will make it, she is a winner! Yeah, and I‘m very curious about Brian‘s reaction when he sees her for the first time. I‘ve asked myself... Is he trying to delay the moment or can't he see her yet to protect himself in his weakened state or because their little daughter would be too vulnerable because of pathogens and such stuff?
Jeez, Brian and Justin are having a hard time anyway, and then this idiot has to show up and cause discontent and anger. I really like the way you let Justin handle this situation! So far, Michael doesn‘t know about their daughter... I really hope it stays this way!
Another great chapter! Like always, very well written! Warmest regards!
Author's Response:
Ah, I am sorry to hear that you had another stressful week, but yeah, I understand. Sometimes that's just life :( Enjoy your weekend!
I quite like the name myself, so I am glad that everyone else likes her name as well :) I think Brian and Justin did well choosing this one for her. And like you said, she is a winner!
As for Brian seeing her for the first time: You are on to something... We will definitely find out more about why he's not been to see her yet. Is there a real reason for it (then why doesn't Justin know?) or is he just trying to delay? What's going on? Hmmm.... For now let's just say that Brian's mental state is not what it should be and that definitely plays a role in why he hasn't seen her yet :(
Yes, Michael chose the worst time possible to reappear :( On top of everything else he's the last thing they need to deal with right now. Thankfully Justin took over and dealt with him, taking one thing off Brian's plate. We all know only too well that Justin can very well handle Michael and it was time that Brian saw that as well. Go, Justin! :)
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Date: Jan 13, 2020 10:34 am Title: Chapter 21
Oh wow the hits keep coming for Brian lately! Thankfully Justin was there to protect his partner and kick the weasel to the kerb!
Author's Response:
Yes, poor Brian :( He definitely deserves a break, but it doesn't seem like one's coming anytime soon. Poor guy!
It was good that Justin showed up when he did and took over dealing with Michael - Brian didn't need that on top of everything else and as we all know, Justin is very well capable of dealing with Michael.
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