A very happy 2018 and lots of love back atcha!

~ KaBrynn

Thank you, Phyllis, for again being the first to review. :)

You're not the only one who's skeptical about Sydney. Maybe you should air your opinion in the FanDoc. It would be great to get a debate going.

We're chuffed that you liked our twist with Dr Dave discovering the bathhouse.

~ KaBrynn

P.S. We're getting closer to awarding your prize for the 100th review on AO3, although it's likely a couple chapters in the future. :)

We're made up that you like our Carl. We agree; there should have been more of the gruff detective from the very beginning.

Apologies for the 'slight' delay in responding to your comments. Real life threw a wrench into our writing schedule, but we are now working on the next chapter. :)

Wishing you a happy, healthy 2018, TAG!

~ KaBrynn

We're chuffed that you enjoy Daph and Justin. Good friends like that - all the camaraderie and teasing rivalry - are hard to find.

Justin's lucky to have found a second father figure in Carl. You're spot on that they're developing a special bond. :)

Oh, come on. How could we possibly stop torturing Brian? It's way too much fun. Hmm, it seems Brian has a 'hot ass cute twink' in his sights, but the stud still seems a trifle clueless about an effective approach. :D

Thanks so much for commenting, Navneet. We're maybe a 'trifle' more delayed in replying to you than you were in posting a comment. :D The good news - as you know - is that we are writing away on the next chapter. Fingers crossed that we'll be be able to post by New Year's Day.

Wishing you a happy, healthy 2018!

~ KaBrynn

Thanks so much for commenting!

We are producing awfully short chapters, aren't we? :D All the detail has become part of the slow-burn romance between our boys. Thank goodness for their lovely memories as they - hopefully - find their way back to each other.

Justin is lucky to be surrounded by friends and family who love him. They're helping him through the tough times.

Oh, yes. Woe is Brian. It's amazing he can function with being so sexually frustrated. What will the beleaguered stud do?

Apologies for the 'slight' delay in responding to you. Real life hit and interfered big time with our writing. The good news is that we're diligently working on the next chapter. With a bit of luck we'll be able to post by New Year's Day.

Wishing you a happy, healthy 2018!

~ KaBrynn

We really enjoy writing Justin with Carl, so we're made up that you enjoy reading them. :)

There may be a lot of flies on the wall in Jerkins' office, listening to Wen give him a dressing down, lol.

It's really sad how many kids were (and are) bullied for their sexual orientation. :( Justin's situation is pretty dire but not, we think that far removed from reality. Justin's lucky to have good people on his side, including Daphne, to help him get through.

Thank you for reviewing, Marie-france. Our apologies for the 'slightly' belated response. Real life has been a right pain, but the good news is that we're hard at work on the next chapter. With a bit of luck, we may be able to post by New Year's Day. :D

Best wishes to you for a happy, healthy 2018!

~ KaBrynn

Thanks for commenting. :)

~ KaBrynn

Wow! You must've gobbled down this chapter right away, Glo. :) You were the first to review

'Stubborn' is definitely a good word to describe Justin. Undoubtedly why he's such a good match for Brian. 

We're having a great time exploring the developing father-son relationship between Carl and Justin.

Yeah, yeah, we know. You cheeky readers want more of Brian and Justin together. :D Battery Operated Brian and Glass Dildo Justin will have to do for now.

Did you get why Karynn said the gif you posted on the AO3 page was relevant to this chapter? *cough* It's because of the 'boob' discussions in this chapter. :D

A teaser for the next chapter is up in the FanDoc...

~ KaBrynn

This chapter was a story within a story. :) We'll have to post a link to this chapter when it's closer to Thanksgiving so the KD members can go into a food coma. :D

Thanks for commenting, TAG.

~ KaBrynn

Poor Brian... such blue balls... :D He must have a bit of trepidation about how Justin will respond to his 'proposal'. 

Brian has garnered a little bit of information about the burglary, but not enough to figure things out. Looks like he'll have to wait for the police investigation to proceed.

Thanks for reviewing, Claire! We're working on the next chapter, with a teaser available in the FanDoc. :)

~ KaBrynn

Yeah... sure... Justin's such an easy lay. :D Brian's goal may not be as easily achievable as the stud thinks. :D

I'm (Karynn) with you. My past garage sales have been total dullsville in comparison, and the income hasn't been anywhere near as good.

Brian must figure that subtlety would be wasted on Emmett. He never has liked the queen's hands to be on his Sunshine.

Hmm... Detective Kinney... you've gotten Brian all puffed up, lol. You cheeky reader - trying to get us to speed the police along on their investigation. 'You do seem certain of the outcome. :D

Thanks for reviewing, Glo! We got a laugh out of your comments.

~ KaBrynn

Thanks for being the first to comment - again. :)

We're chuffed that you enjoyed this chapter and the garage sale. Those scenes were a lot of fun to write.

It's possible that Justin and Brian will put their heads together to try and suss out more about the burglary...

Always good to hear your thoughts, Phyllis! :)

~ KaBrynn