Date: Apr 25, 2017 4:43 pm Title: Chapter 3
Excellent!! I loved Alice's comment: “I know I do your laundry. And can sometimes hear you if you don’t close the window. Or are in the stables, the barn, and the garage or by the brook.” She comments dryly.
Jennifer gets also red when they talk about Zee's skill with glass and what she made from Faal's anatomy.
It's great that Hunter works at the gallery and is able to get the paintings Justin was missing so much.
[Report This]Date: Apr 08, 2017 5:18 am Title: Chapter 3
Erf, I hate that Michael gets such a nice place. He so doesn't deserve it.
Poor Brian. His entire concept of relationships has been so warped throughout the majority of his life. Now that he's finally realizing not only what real love is but real friendship, the hurts that he's bottled up for so long are going to explode. Michael, in his utterly delusional state, is lighting that fuse.
So awesome that Hunter found Justin's missing paintings.
Date: Jan 13, 2017 1:03 pm Title: Chapter 3
Yippee, Justin has his paintings back? How can Michael afford all this and the lawyer? He must have some money left.
Date: Oct 19, 2016 6:15 pm Title: Chapter 3
I'm wondering if Michael assumes he doesn't need to pay any rent at this place. Does he think he gets to live there for free? What happens when the Peterson's expect a rent payment? It's one thing that Lindsey was able to talk her parents into letting him live there, but I'm pretty sure they expect some $$ to come their way. I wonder also what the gang's reaction will be when they find out Lindsey's involvement in this. I get that Jen wants to see it all play out. lol. could be interesting. lol. And the fact that he thinks he should be able touch Ben's money is astounding!! I mean seriously!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unbelievable! I just don't get his sense of entitlement.
I don't think Jen has to worry about Zee and Faal. I'm pretty certain they can handle it, but I gotta say, I sure wouldn't mind having Jen on my side, ready to pounce! YIKES! Seems Tucker appreciates it too! :)
Thank goodness Adam White has dropped Michael as a client. He's a total loss and would definitely give the firm a bad wrap! Who the hell would want to take that idiot on?! what will he do now though? will he heeds the lawyer's advise adn drop it? Not likely. He'll find another lawyer who will just milk him for all he's worth and just take take take. Works for me since that's all Michael does.
somewhat of a fun night for the rest of the gang. funny that Brian got creamed at pool! I can just imagine his face when he barely got 1 shot in for all three games. Well, Faal did warn him! :) Fun time was ruined however by Michael's appearance. I seriously cracked up when he said that he and Brian were "reconnecting" BWAHAHAH! too funny! Like Emmett said, Brian only wanted to reconnect his fist to Michael's face. Am impressed though that Brian didn't follow through with that. Michael would more than likely tried some other law suit, pressed charges and would only drop them if Brian dropped Justin. Brian was smart enought to just walk away and let Emmett deal with him.
Another remarkable dinner. How exciting that Hunter was able to let Justin know about the paintings!! so thrlled for him. such a regret for him and now can have them back where they belong.
what idea does Emmett have about the glasses? I'm thinking something for teh wedding perhaps?
another hilarious moment between Zee, Jen adn Tucker! It took me a minute or 2 to figure out what Zee was talking about too. :)
AS per usual, another fantastic chapter! I get so excited when I see an update. Lovely long chapters with so much happening in each one!
I have to say your ending notes have me rather nervous!! I hope beyond hope that Deb stands firm. she has so many people around her to help keep her on track. I get that she's "mom" and instictually wants to help her son, but sometimes the best way to help is to let go and allow them to sink or swim.
As for the other person who's resolve is crumbling....I wonder who it is. Hopefully not Jenny. Terribly hard for her I know, disowning one's father is brutal! I would completely understand and empathize if she did, but for some reason I don'tthink it's her. Mel maybe? I can't think of who else it would be. I'll have to ponder the idea a bit more.
Very excited for the next update!!!
Cheers,
Elaine
Author's Response:
Thanks Elaine, I'm so glad you are still with me. Michael is like a shark round his mother and is starting to smell blood.
Although he did stop himself from clobbering Michael, it had to be Emmy Lou that brought him back to being Brian before Justin made him happy. Emmy Lou should not be underestimated, he topped Drew after all.
Hunter working at the gallery works out in more ways than one for him and Matt...and it someone's ass gets used as a mop in the process, hee-hee!
Happy reading.
Nicole
Date: Oct 19, 2016 1:53 am Title: Chapter 3
I swear Michael is like a severe case of gonorrhea! He'll go away for awhile but his 'flair ups' are always embarrassing and painful. He should be listed in the CDC datebase as a parasite. It was beyond laughable that he thought Ben would have his money deposited into any account with Michael's name attached to it. I also laughed loud and long when Adam dissed and dismissed Michael as a client. I felt my own IQ dropping as I read Michael's thoughts. Plus it doesn't help that Lindsay is feeding him all that hogwash about people knowing their place (as you can tell that is still burning my buscuits and overcooking my grits!!). I can't wait to see what will happen when he's faced with another lawsuit and what happens when 'his' money finally runs out. Karma is going to come knocking once again for the Idiot man!
The scene with B & J in the limo was FIRE!! Good gravy thank goodness that Brian has learned to let Justin soothe him. I was also proud of Brian for resisting the urge to hit Michael. The idiot would have done one of two things: either take Brian's punch as misguided affection the way delusional people see physical abuse as 'love' OR sued Brian for monetary damages the way he tried to do Alice. Emmett's arrival was really fortuitous in that it was a reminder of all Brian had to lose should he have given into his first instinct.
I'm so damn happy that Justin got those paintings back! After hearing Justin talk about them and Ted describe them, I really wish I could paint so that I could see them. Thank goodness for Hunter and that he didn't just catalogue the gallery but actually paid attention!
As for your last comment at the end of the chapter. I sincerely hope that even if Deb's resolve weakens (which it will even if she doesn't act on it. Please don't let her act on her inclinations to save Dumbass! I mean I understand..that's just a mom after all but I'm not above begging for Deb to remain Michael-free), that Jenny's does NOT. I mean I get it in a way but he has already proven that he isn't worth the heartache he brings with him. It doesn't help that there must be times when Bitchzilla is in her ear while Mel is at work, telling Jenny that she should forgive her father. Hopefully Gus will help Jenny stick to her guns even as he tells Mel what his sneaky she-bitch of a 'mother' is really up to. Hopefully Gus turns 18 soon!
Happy Writing and HUGS,
~Nichelle
Author's Response:
Thanks for the brilliantly funny review Nichelle...especially the opening line! There are a few phrases, like Bitchzilla for example - you can just hear Daphne say that, in there that might pop up in TBOTW just a heads up!
Yes Lindz is so busy trying to get what she wants, that she has completely forgotten that her son will soon be 18...see what a kind and loving mother she is.
Justin knows what to do for his man and although the smut was a little late in coming [pardon the pun] I am glad it warmed the cockles.
Sadly for Debs, Michael is a shark where she is concerned and he starts to smell blood in the water...
Happy reading
Nicole
[Report This]Date: Oct 19, 2016 1:20 am Title: Chapter 3
Michael seems to have a strange disconnect. I'm not sure he's even thought how he's going to pay the rent. He actually thought that Ben would continue to deposit his paycheck? How stupid is that. He's spending money and has no income. Not to mention he's living in a fag free zone now.
It looks like Ben and Hunter are updating their living area's as well. Now that they don't have to support Mikey they have money to burn. I don't blame Carl for being loud, trying to understand why Michael thinks Ben should continue supporting a losing cause is enough to blow your mind. He never paid anything towards the house and expects to get money for living there?
Hunter working in a gallery is going to pay off big time, especially when he realizes that Justin's missing paintings are there. A win-win all around. He also gets special attention for all his hard work, a nice hot bath and a massage. Luck him.
I'm with Tucker and Jen. What do you get someone who has everything. Tucker's reasoning that they value their friendship is right on the money. Plus Jen will be there to defend Zee though Zee doesn't really need help. We learn more about Zee, her pool playing abilities, her glasswork. She's a person of many talents.
I was extremely happy to see the attorney cut Michael loose. Any suits Michael would file would be losing suits and could only hurt the reputation of White and Sullivan.
That Michael thinks that Justin is behind the problem he's having is laughable. He seems to feel he can be as boorish and hurtful to others and his friends, or should I say former friends, will accept it. He did manage to upset Brian so much that Justin had to fuck the mood out of him.
Lilah's chapter was a highpoint. She is so cute and knows how to comfort her humans.
Alice and Emmett know how to set a table and it always makes me hungry when I read of the wonderful things they and Zee get up. Zee would definantly be an asset to the catering business. Emmy Lou has something on his mind regarding Zee's glass making abilities and I'm wondering if it has something to do with wedding.
Last, but not least, Ted goes all out to make his boss's dreams come true. Now that's a friend.
MissMerlot, you write the longest and bestest chapters ever and I look forward to each and every post.
Author's Response:
All I can say about this kind review - is thank you and I hope you enjoy the rest of the fic.
MissMerlot x
Date: Oct 19, 2016 12:51 am Title: Chapter 3
I had wondered how Michael had any money to even play with... I'm glad you had Lindsay mention it was the loan money... he said business account, but I figured that had been frozen.
Love that Zee made a glass Faal!!!! <3
I hope Jenny follows thru... I know he will always be her father, but he is just a shit!
Date: Oct 19, 2016 12:24 am Title: Chapter 3
Wow please Mikey get a clue... lol ty so much for sharing. I can not wait to see what happens next. I am so proud of Brian in this chapter to.