Ah, I see that you are enjoying the attempts Brian and Justin are making to retrieve his lost memories.  And they will certainly keep trying until they have a breakthrough.  I can promise you that.  As for Hobbs, he may still be a problem but we know how well the Liberty Avenue gang can handle problems.  Next chapter will be up very shortly.  Thank you for the great comments, Gro.  Huge hugs, Grammy

You didn't miss anything, Cathy.  I only mentioned Michael removing the sketches from Brian's loft the one time and that was in Chapter 9.  Actually, I'm glad you brought this up.  I need to explain the reasoning behind Michael doing that and have Brian confront him about it in a further chapter.  You are right that no one else took much notice of Mikey doing that, not even on Ao3, where I also post my stories.  Thank you for asking about this.  I really appreciate your observances.  Huge hugs, Grammy

Don't worry, Cathy, because Mikey won't be any kind of real problem for Brian and Justin.  They will have a lot more to be concerned with when it comes to Chris Hobbs.  He is not someone who can take his punishment like a man.  His petty mind will take him to a far darker place than ever before.  But of course, Brian and Justin will have the full support of their friends.  More on that coming up soon.  Thank you so much for another great review.  I appreciate it so much.  Huge hugs, Grammy

To be honest, Cathy, I am tickled pink that I get twice the comments from you in this case.  You leave such delightful remarks and I love responding to them no matter which site it's on.  I'm glad you figured it out though, so you won't be worried about lost comments.  Don't feel foolish.  I'll bet every one of us has misplaced or forgotten something on the internet at one time or another.  I know I certainly have.  LOL!

My personal theory has always been, the ones who hate gays the most are the ones who are deep down unsure of their own sexuality.  A straight man who is comfortable in his own skin has no need to hate a gay man, or fear him the way that someone like Hobbs does.  I remember how, on the show Glee, that they explored that very concept with the character, Dave Karofsky.  He was the football jock who was the worst of the antagonist for gay Kurt Hummel.  Later on in the series, Dave came out as gay.  So yes, I personally believe that Hobbs is a closeted (deep, deep into the closet) gay man.  Which in no way excuses a single evil deed he did.  

Thank you for dedicating your time to leaving me comments.  I appreciate them very much.  Warm hugs, Grammy

It was kind of mean leaving you hanging over a long holiday weekend.  But I can promise a bit of fun for the next week.  The whole gang is in for quite a surprise.  Hope that will make up for it.  Thank you so much for your great comments, Mamab, and I hope your weekend is relaxing and enjoyable too.  Warm hugs, Grammy

All those things you mention will be showing up soon, outside of the truth about Kip.  I'm not so sure that will come out during my story, but the one thing I can promise is that Ethan will not play any part in messing up the chances of Brian and Justin finding their way back to each other again.   Hugs, Grammy

Whoops!  You are right.  I made a mistake by using 300 hours of community service.  I actually remembered the series using 200 hours, but after re-checking it, I see it was 500 hours.  But don't worry, because unlike in the series Hobbs will have more to deal with than the slap on the wrist that the judge gave him.  

Justin is suffering a great deal right now, but give it time.  He is, after all, a very strong young man.  Huge hugs, Grammy

I don't use an anti-Michael tag in any of my stories because I never saw him as a villain.  He did a number of things I didn't approve of in the series, most notably at that party after the bashing, but I could not imagine Brian continuing to love him like a brother if Michael was a bad person.  I also understood where Michael's earlier jealousy of Justin came from.  I also could not see someone as good-hearted as Ben loving him so much if he was a bad character.  Thus, even when he says or does something stupid, I always redeem him in the end.  He will goof up sometimes in this story, but it all works out in the end.  Thank you so much for the wonderful comments.  Huge hugs, Grammy

This is definitely only the beginning, as our couple explores all the aspects of what made the previous year worth remembering.   And, of course, body language will be a big help with those lessons.  Huge hugs, Grammy

I do love a cliffhanger, TAG, and this one is a beauty.  You won't have to imagine for long.  Our boys will continue to explore the past, starting with the morning after in the next chapter.  See you then.  Huge hugs, Grammy

I am so happy that you are enjoying this story, TAG.  I let real life pull me away from it for far too long, but I am back full force and ready to give these boys a real chance at happiness.  Of course, the road won't be as smooth as silk, but you know how I like to end my stories.  I'm more than halfway completed with the next chapter so I 'll see you very shortly.  A special thank you for all these wonderful comments you've left.  They are so delightful.  Huge hugs, Grammy

Poor Ethan.  Even when he thinks he is winning Justin's affection, there is always Brian standing by to remind Justin who is most important.  Hugs, Grammy

Now you know I cannot keep them apart forever.  That would be a crime.  LOL!  Hugs, Grammy