Date: Jan 28, 2017 10:16 am Title: Chapter 11
OMG I hope Brian will give Justin the chance to explain.
[Report This]Date: Jan 27, 2017 5:37 am Title: Chapter 11
Oh no! *rushing off to read the next chapter* TAG
Date: Jan 21, 2017 7:58 pm Title: Chapter 11
Oh cruelty, thy name is Nadine, lol. To leave us hanging after the last chapter left us dangling too? Thus is terrible. What a climax!!
I kind of understood Justin's reasons, but when Vic died I just felt he really should have spoken up. However, knowing their history and seeing them together now, I can appreciate not being willing to risk it.
Brian is going to have to do for Justin what he asked him to do and just understand like Justin did with Mikey and the 9 years. Speaking of which you did a great job of making the ick factor very clear in Mikey's scheme. Between the groping and Babe I want him punished. Deb get a very slight pass because of grief.
Ive enjoyed reading and the suspense!
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Author's Response:
Haha, I just want a little suspense. Thanks for the reviews, I appreciate it:)
Date: Jan 21, 2017 8:44 am Title: Chapter 11
Well my suspicions were confirmed. I had this feeling that Justin knew Brian before the accident. Just in the way that Cynthia seemed heartbroken that Brian wouldn't be getting back together with his ex. She never really cared for Michael so I knew it wasn't him she was referring to.
I can't believe Debbie went along with Michael! I'm so angry with her right now.
I just hope Brian lets Justin explain why he did what he did. They are practically married now so they have to work it all out. Plus, Gus would be so upset if "Daddy's Heart" were no longer around.
Trying to patiently wait for an update.
Hugs,
Jessica
Author's Response:
Yeah, I don't want Gus to be heart broken, too. BJ should really talk this all out, for once and for all.
Thanks!
[Report This]Date: Jan 21, 2017 12:56 am Title: Chapter 11
Justin should have told the truth but he let his fears consume him and now he looks worser than Michael and Debbie.
I hope Brian will let him explain so they can stand against Michael, Debbie and Lindsay who is throwing her that in.
Not surprised by Debbie's behavior but using Vic's death makes it worse, she used her relationship with Brian to bully him into staying with Michael in a relationship that never existed.
Man the next episode is going to be very hard and I bet there will be lots of tears.
Author's Response:
Yeah, more angst to come.
Thanks!
Date: Jan 20, 2017 10:14 pm Title: Chapter 11
Oh, that's not good, at all!
On one hand, it will force Justin to talk about the past, but on the other hand, the next hours/days might be tough.
Author's Response:
Yeah, it was tough for both BJ.
Thanks for the review:)
Date: Jan 20, 2017 9:39 pm Title: Chapter 11
DEBBIE!!!!!!! OMG! OMFG! OMGGGGGGGGG!!!! It's definitely NOT hard to see with her mealy-mouthed deceitful offspring has learned how to manuver and manipulate situations to his liking. He learned it from his mother!! I can't believe she had the audacity to issue a directive that Brian drop everything he's got going for her son!!! WTH!! And all because his manchild ass can't grow the hell up. Well I hope she likes having him for family and company for the rest of her life because she's lost Brian... and I don't doubt that once the entire truth of what Michael's done and she's condoned is out that anyone will be quick to forgive her. If I were Mel, I would petition the courts as soon as I have the baby to revoke ALL rights from Michael. He isn't stable and apparently Debbie isn't either!!
As for Justin, I'm torn. Part of me understands not wanting to put anymore strain on Brian because basically his entire existence for the past two years is being revealed as one huge elaborate lie and the life he can remember with the Novotnys is deteriorating in such a way that it's irreparable. That said, I am also ANGRY that he never said anything BEFORE this domino effect started happening. True, they ended on a severed note (I'm sure we'll get filled in on what actually happened from either Justin or maybe Ben's POV) but the fact that they have found their way back to each other should have meant something significant. No, I can't find it in my heart to stay truly mad at him but now I pity him more than anything. If he had just been as courageous as he was when he and Brian first met; as tenacious as he's always been, then maybe he wouldn't find himself at such a loss now. The thing is that if the accident has followed basically the same timeline series, then Justin was going through his own issues with PTSD and insecurity. Everything between him and Brian leading up to the advent of Ethan demonstrated those two things. Perhaps that is why I am torn in my feelings. My heart hurts either way for both Brian and Justin. I hope that Ben- who has nothing to gain from getting Brian and Justin together or tearing them apart- can get through to Brian and make him see this fiasco from all sides. Perhaps Brian knowing when and where his and Justin's original breakdown in communication occurred and the part his best friend played in formenting it will put Justin's POV in perspective for Brian at long last.
I am anxiously awaiting the next chapter!
HUGS,
~Nichelle
Author's Response:
Hi, Nichelle. I loved to read your reviews, it always makes me smile. I loved that you are enjoying this and I hope you like how I ended it, too.
Thank you so much:)
Date: Jan 20, 2017 6:49 pm Title: Chapter 11
I have such insanely mixed emotions. I thought last chapter had me going...this one takes the cake.
I have to get this out first. I'm so disappointed in Justin. Angry even. He's had so many opportunities to be honest with Brian, especially considering the amount of times that Brian has opened up...has discussed that shit that Michael has pulled etc. I get he's been scared. I get that he feels responsible for the accident. (He's totally not) But he's been hiding the truth out of protecting himself in the long run. He's scared that HE's going to lose Brian...He's scared Brian is going to blame HIM. I know they will work things out inevitably. I have NO idea what you have up your sleeve for the next chapter but I absolutely can't wait to see. He spoke to Seth and Seth told him that he NEEDS to talk to Brian. That what he's doing makes him no better than the others. Let's wait and see what happens now........I'm incredibly anxious!!
Now....as for Debbie. I had a physical reaction in all honesty. Truly!! I felt nausea, I felt red hot FURY!! She's excusing her actions. Yes...she realized her errors...she KNEW she was wrong, but she did it anyway. No matter what she was going through emotionally, what she said.....what she did. Inexcusable and completely unforgivable. I have no idea what's in store down the road for them, but she's correct in that she has irrevocably changed them all.
I'm not in the least bit trusting Lindsey. she's definitely up to something. I have an inkling suspicion that she knows about everything. Knows about michael's machinations, knows about Justin. Just a suspicion.
I don't get how everyone is so disbelieving of the way Brian is now. I mean it's been 2.5 years. Not months....years. Plenty of time for them to see this new Brian. te get to know this one adn to stop treating him with such distain, disrespect becuase of actions he took years before that he currently doesn't even remember. They should all be incredibly ashamed of themselves!!!
Ben is back huh. Now that was an interesting twist!! Didn't really see that coming. Itwas mentioned that ne may come back...but Brian and him meeting this way. For Brian to start getting the truth of everything this way.......WOW!
So my dear. You've left me completly gutted. I am so looking forward to the next update. I forsee more heartache coming. More angst. I can only hope there is a glimmer of hope in there as well. Hopefully Ben will be able to defuse some of Brian's fears and anxieties. And hopefully, Brian allows Justin to FINALLY come forward with the truth and give them both time to heal. He has every right to be angry, but I hope that through that anger, he see's Justin's fears.
Cheers,
Elaine
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for the reviews, Elaine. I loved that you are enjoying the story. Hoping you will like it until the end:)
Date: Jan 20, 2017 5:50 pm Title: Chapter 11
That is an evil cliffhanger! lol
As far as Debbie concerned I know what she did was real underhanded, but I hope in time Brian can forgive her. She was not in her right mind mind . Her son just tried to commit suicide and she just lost her brother that she was on the out's with him time. And for Michael he really need's serious help. I hope Debbie , when she is seeing straight, will get him some help.
My heart ache's for Justin. He is human and got caught up in the moment and then one thing led to another till it started spinning out of control. Justin did not want it to end, but he did not want to hurt Brian either. Brian was being sweet and unguarded, nothing like the old Brian had treated him.
My heart also aches for Brian. Everything has changed for him and he is feeling vulnerable enough with not really having any connection's then in comes Justin and he feel's safe like he found a home in him and now it seems the one person he loves and trusted might be lying to him is just blowing him out of the water.
I have faith that you will piece it back together!
Lisa
Author's Response:
Hi, Lisa! Thank you so much for the reviews, I appreciate it really:)
[Report This]Date: Jan 20, 2017 3:49 pm Title: Chapter 11
Oh dear Justin had the chance and blew it. Nice that Ben showed up and set the record straight. Deb was way out of line and got just what she deserved. Vic would have been so disappointed in her.
Author's Response:
Yeah, Vic would've been so upset with what his sister and nephew were doing.
Date: Jan 20, 2017 3:36 pm Title: Chapter 11
You are making me cry Nadine. Brian is so confused amd Justn is feeling so guilty. Please have them work it out.
Author's Response:
Sorry, hun, but I'm glad to elicit such reaction to my story.
Thanks!
Date: Jan 20, 2017 2:50 pm Title: Chapter 11
I'm so ashamed of Debbie... how dare she add on to the lies of michael... scared or not that is UNFORGIVABLE!!!!
and this was bound to happen... Justin is just as bad as the others... he saw how Michael's manipulations were hurting Brian... and then when he heard what Debbie did to add to it, he still remained quiet... he's obviously afraid, but more than that, Justin is just being selfish...
I hope (if not I'll be so upset) that this ends happily and Brian will finally realize what Ben just said about fate making sure they were back together... but too late for Justin that he didn't tell Brian himself... he had MANY opportunities to do it, but always chickened out. I'd feel bad for J, but he did this to himself!
Author's Response:
This would have a happy ending, dear:)
Thanks!
Date: Jan 20, 2017 2:43 pm Title: Chapter 11
Stupid Justin. The tr is always the answer.
Author's Response:
The truth sets you free, I agree.
Thanks!