Happy New Year! Glo. We'll gladly take your wonderful review in exchange for our awesome chapter. :) Feel free to gush - anytime. :)

The girls sometimes have blinders on where Brian is concerned; they're used to seeing him a certain way.

You're right. There may be a few chapters to go before we find out who was responsible for the robbery. Regardless, Michael's still a muppet. :P

Hmm, a recipe section in the FanDoc. Maybe. But we'd better concentrate on writing a new chapter first. Just let us know, though, if you want the recipes first, kay? In the meantime, feel free to send us any Italian recipes you'd like to see in the story.

Good to hear we lived up to your B/J expectations with this chapter. :D Now, how long will it take Brian to entice Justin back to his bed... that is the question.

Credit for 'Printed with Pride' goes to sophiesmom (Sherry). Justin was happy to appropriate it, though.

Harley definitely has a dirty beak. :D

We're made up that you like 'Bented.'

Five days till Justin is finally on vacation - he's counting every minute!

We'll tease you with a teaser for the next chapter as soon as possible. :)

~ KaBrynn

Thank you for not giving up on us, Phyllis! We're pleased you're still reading our story. :)

Great minds think alike, lol. When you made the suggestion about the dildo getting stuck behind the mattress, we'd already started writing that scene. And, of course, we intended that BOB would be discovered in Harley's cage.

Yikes! Kind of scary that a tot has better table manners than a supposed grown-up. :D A good way to go on a forced diet would be to watch Michael eat. :D

We're chuffed that you like Gus and Harley's interactions. There will be more. That you adore Ben with Ted makes our day; we want the pairing to be believable and appealing.

We've started the next chapter, but we've got a long ways to go. It won't be five months before we post, however. Those had better not be famous last words!

~ KaBrynn

We're made up that you enjoyed the chapter and the super hot ending, courtesy of Brynn. :)

You're right. Justin and Brian are getting closer. When that will eventuate in real-time sex, though, is hard to say. * evil authors cackling *

Thanks for leaving a comment, LaChelle. :) RL has delayed the next chapter, but we are working on it. In the meantime, a teaser is available in the FanDoc if you'd like a sneak peek.

~ KaBrynn (Karynn & Brynn)

Brian isn't very believable when he claims not to do jealousy. :D He really can't get away with that shit with any of his friends; they're all on to him. :D

We're glad you enjoyed the long diner scene. Brian may still be recovering from drinking Wen's swill.

Karynnn will say it again - Brynn gives good porn. She writes pretty well otherwise too. :P

Thanks for commenting, Claire.

~ KaBrynn

Oh, no. We ruined your track record of coming up with inventive ways to beg for another installment, Glo. :D This may have been a mistake on our part, since you're already expecting more frequent updates. :D

Poor Brian. All his friends are on to him. When the fuck did that happen? he wants to know. They used to be such clueless clucks.

Did you want us to redirect Ben's attention to Michael? Hah! We didn't think so.

That relief came to Brian... and you... courtesy of Brynn. Like Karynn has said, she gives good porn. :D Nice effort at trying to finagle an invitation to our working doc, btw. Shucks, we're on to you.

Thanks for another fun review!

~ KaBrynn

He refuses to be rushed, Justin asked us to tell you. He'll go back to the loft on his terms or not at all. :D Hmm, how long will that resolve hold, as Brian steps it up with Operation Twat Retrieval? It's a good thing Justin hasn't heard the name for that particular campaign. :D

Even Justin is starting to think it might be a good idea to give up the dance gig. Stubborn little shit isn't ready to concede quite yet, however. * sigh *

Thanks for leaving a comment, Phyllis. :)

~ KaBrynn

"Please let the blond give in soon," Brian pleads, "before my balls fall off and I turn into a lezzie." :D His complaint about blue balls aside, Brian is guardedly pleased with the progress he's made. :D

Thanks for being such a faithful reader and reviewer, Claire! :)

~ KaBrynn

What do you mean 'freaking long'? It's under 20,000 words. :D

As we told one of the other reviewers, the only surprise is that Justin didn't turn detective sooner. He's extra motivated now, though, with Brian halfway to believing in his innocence. The blond's unlikely to uncover new evidence on the Internet, however, since that's information the police have made available to the public. Wen’s rewarding Justin's efforts with a miniscule quirk of one eyebrow.

A daily dose of Wen... yeah, that would lead to the 'attitude adjustment' sophiesmom recommended for Dixon. Maybe she'll encounter the maths teacher if she has to make another visit to St James.

Quit complaining! :P At least Brian's getting kisses now. Not that his blue balls couldn't use some relief as well. :P

We're entirely blameless in regard to Battery Operated Brian. You believe us, right?

Nihil sous. :) We love providing our readers with new chapters. 

~ KaBrynn

Btw, you're the first one to venture into Latin territory with us. :)

And we adore your detailed review, Sherry. :)

We're so on to Brian. :) He's given himself away in regard to Ted.

In Dixon's defense, he's very passionate about maths, especially calculus, and it drives him nuts that most of the students are so lackadaisical about learning. Teaching hormonal teenagers is a challenge! :D The man should've gotten his PhD so he could teach at the university level and get away from those high schoolers. Of course, he's still a homophobic prick, or he'd realize how lucky he is to have a student like Justin. * sigh *

I think everyone wants the scary Chinese detective to put 'the fear of Wen' into Dixon. Maybe she'll run into him if she pays Perkins another visit.

Dr Dave is blinded by love, lol. And, yes, he probably did have to be at the game since he has a contract with the Ironmen.

Brian thanks you for the possible new name for Over the Rainbow. It's significantly better than any of his ideas to date.

~ KaBrynn

We have to put Justin through the wringer, since we can't leave out the angst entirely. :D What Hobbs will do next, especially now that his masculinity has publicly been threatened, is hard to predict... At least Justin has gained a valuable friend and ally in Sydney.

Sure, laugh about it, Brian complains. You're not the one with blue balls!

Thanks for leaving a comment, Chris. :)

~ KaBrynn

Thanks for leaving a review, Kerri. We're glad you could find a little time amidst all the craziness to read and enjoy. :)

The friendships between Brian and Ted, and also between Brian and Emmett, developed way too slowly in the show, so we had to fix it.

Battery-napped BOB... that's a new theory. :D We're all searching for Justin's companion - well, maybe not Brian. :D

Brian's not the only one with blue balls; he's in good company with his Sunshine. Lots of lonely crustiness going on. * snicker *

We adore you, too, Kerri! Hang in there.

~ KaBrynn

Hey, Karla! Yes, we picked up on the clue that you're also Lorma. :D We were disappointed not to have two readers suffering from hot flashes, though. :D

Yoo-hoo, BOB, where are you?

~ KaBrynn

P.S. Feel free to post duplicate reviews on AO3 and KD. It increases your chances of winning a prize. :)

Yay! We're made up that you enjoyed what Navneet accurately described as a 'cat and mouse game.' The roles of the cat and mouse constantly switch as the boys tease each other. :D

Harley is such a show-off, and completely irresistible. He's vying with BOB and Sydney for our most popular OC.

You seem to be anticipating something big on the weekend. You could be right, but don't forget this is Tricky Business. :D

Thanks for reviewing, Claire. A teaser for the next chapter should be available soon.

~ KaBrynn