Hi Nichelle!! another great update for a fantastic fic.

what a shocker to have Leda there!! Brian is definitely a step ahead of everyone and seems to be looking out for their best interests, including Mel as it appears. I think Brian knows that Leda is a much better option for Mel than Lindsey.

goodness....what's wrong with Lindsey? I'll be honest...I'm, not so sure I'm all that concerned about her. LOL. I'm more concerned about Gus and everyone else's reaction to her being ill. will seh get better? will she use what ever it is to manipulte those around her? Please don't have Brian feel guilty or responsible for her and have her stay at the mansion!! 

OK...so I know you have Craig...but HOLY SHITBALLS!! He is one evil, and I mean super evil asshole! He is one sick bastard! Definitely want to read how you bring him down in this one! Love how you do it in the others. 

Molly rocks! Great pow to teh kisser adn well deserved.

so much happens in every chapter in all your stories. I love it. Love being able to sit down and really get into each chapter. I've said it before, you have a gift.

Excited fo rthe next one!!

Cheers,

Elaine

So the thunder-cunt is preggers huh? well we all know that Brian isn't the impending papa, so he rlies will definitely come back to bite her in the ass. I mean really...all it takes in a simple DNA test! Stupid stupid girl. Nobody is going to be fooled by her, at least if they are...it won't be for long. Her attitude towards Deb is shameful. And her assumption that brian will take care of her is....well, laughable! Debs parting comment about her health insurance was great! HA! stick it to the bitch! OH!! Wait!! Soemone already did!! lol. so is it Sam's or the Museum dude's?

Mel, Brian et al are finally piecing together everything about Lindsey and all her machinations. Justin is sure getting himself involved in a whole plethora of drama! good thing he's so supportive of Brian. Glad they will have eachother throughout this whole ordeal. they will need each other's strength I think.

OMG!!!!!!!! What if it's Michael's!? could she have gone into the aprtment and swiped some spunk thinking it was brian's? but he was out of town....anything left behind would've been old....huh. Maybe I'm thinking to much....Either way, I'm hoping it's not brian's. Not sure how it can be unless she really did get inseminated, but the timing is all off for that. 

Seriously girlfridn....I need an update like NOW to see what you have up your sleeve!! LOL!

Is that contract even legal? It can't be. contract law states if nothing else that all parties need to have knowledge. Can't be under duress...how can they possibly think they can get away with it! Legitimately it's only 5 days for Justin's contract, and Brandon's would be void as he can't force Justin to be a part of it I would think. Gary is going to be trouble. He's going to want to get Justin by whatever means. I had higher hopes for Brandon. I mean I know he wanted Justin, but I thought he's respect justin more. I knew he'd really try for more involvment, but to go to this level, to these extremes....I really didn't think he'd be this nefarious.

Heart is breaking for Justin. He's lost everything he's worked so hard for. I don't think Sap will end it there no matter how much he gets, but we can hope. I'm also hoping that Brandon faces reality that justin is through with it all, including him now. I'm sure Brian will do everything in his power to help out Justin. Hopefully Justin will accept at least some of the help offered. Perhaps even a job...

Again...frigging BRILLIANT chapter! I'm on pins and needles wondering what's going to happen next.

Huigs!!

cheers,

Elaine. PS sorry for all the spelling mistakes. My fingers get going and the font is so flipping small that mistakes are a pain in the ass to see

Love Harry and Ava. they are the kind of people that give hope for long lasting, healthy and very ...active relationships.  

thank goodness it seems that Justin has been talked into not giving in to Sap and Brandon! That he's going to fight it. 

So which person is the most important in Brian's life according to Lindsey? Her or Gus? That whole scenario was great. enjoyed it thoroughly. I think Cynthia may have enjoyed it more than anyone! lol.

what are Craig and bitchface up to really and what will Justin, Brian Harry and Ava do to stop them in their tracks? 

Getting exciting!!!!!

Cheers,

Elaine

Sooooo....Brandon is a wee bit of a loon now isn't he?! WOW! completely off the rails. Hopefully Gary follows through and get him the help he so obviously needs. Talk about a complete meltdown. Have to admit I was giggling a bit imagining Justin and Gary chatting away, Gary making sure that Justin would be OK, all teh while Brandon drooling and mumbling in the background. ;) Do they still use straight jackets?

I'm hoping that Gary is being legitimate in his concerns for Justin and best wishes. I think he is. So used to him beng a slimeball that this is abit refreshing. nice to know that not evryone is out to get justin 1 way or another.

Brian's description if "surface-friends" is spot on. Very accurate sadly. It's difficult to come to that realization that those you assumed were your friends, adn wanted the best for you, are really only interested in themselves. It's a harsh reality.

Well done!! And thank you thank you thank you!

Cheers,

Elaine

Beyond excited to see you over here at KD. I'm not sure what happened over at MW, but there seems to be a bit of a migration............huh.

Anyway........Great chapter!! I don't know where to begin! There's salways so many details involved in your fics. And I love that they are so long adn involved! It makes reading them such a joy! 

As always, your group of "villians" are spot on as to how I see them, or how I want to see them. :) I've always seen Craig as one of the worst. Any parent who turns their backs on their children is beyond evil! It's all in how we see the world and want our kids to see the world I guess. Funny....my daughter (20) was watching a movie on Netflix the other day called Jennifer's wedding. Apparently 2 women are getting married and surprise their families. Not sure, haven'twatched it. But my daughter came into teh kitchen where I was and told me she was watching this film. she was wondering why kids found it so hard to tell their kids they were gay. why wouldn't their parents understand or turn away from them? She said, "I guess it's all in how we're raised. I don't see the difference between saying 'Mom this is my boyfriend or Mom, this is my girlfriend'"  Needless to say I had a very proud mamma moment! :) I've done OK I guess.

Anyway............I digress. Sorry. showdown with Craig was brilliiant! We all know he's going to keep trying, but I really enjoy watching him get cut down! Especially in public! LOL!

Lindsey is completely dillusional! His wife?!?! Indeed................I don't think so!! I guess if you tell yourself something for long enough you begin to actually believe it. Hopefully Mel will arrive soon and be able to give Brian what he needs!! Namely his parental rights. Also that Harry and Ava will be able to stop Lindsey's macinations legally as well. Not just stop, but to make her accountable. Takign $ from gus's collge funds for one thing. I also hope that Mel will be able to fill us in on what the "incidentles" $ is for. sounds like that could be intriguing.

Curious as to what deb's reaction is going to be once Em tells her what's really happening with her beloved Micheal. will she finally let go of those apron strings or will she continue making excuses for hom. 

Again....thank you for this! I've needed an update of some kind!! :)

Sooooooooooooo yup. I'm officially a cry baby. What a wonderful thing Delia is doing! So nice that Keegan adn the new one(s) will be realated! It's perfect.

Lindsey certainly seems to have calmed down. The therapy is obviously working. I'm glad. As much as I'm not a fan of hers, no one deserves to have that level of dysfunction. but hey....it sure makes for a fun read!! lol. :)

Wow....only 1 more to go. What a journey this has been. Sorrow, joy, laughter, frustration.......so many emotions you had us wade through. Really well done ladies. 

cheers,

Elaine

Started off so lovely....ended so abruptly. :( Big frowny face. Ah well...it's the angst that makes them work for it now doesn't it. Hopefully it doesn't take long for brian to get over his snit. I totally understand it, but I hope he gets over it quickly. 

He and Justin were so.......cute!! Normally it's Justin that cute, but Brian. I just wanted to eat him uip! 

another great chapter! Thanks for updating!!

Cheers,

Elaine

Justin facing down Cesare was awesome! What a strong charcter he is. While there seemed to be some shock on his part re: all the Craig had been up to, I'm curious what his full reaction will be now that he's heard it all. will he support Justin's stanse or will he keep his opinion the same. Donnatella will have a few words for him if he does!!

Saddned that Hunter had to hear such shit! Ben too. thankfully both know the state of things with Michael and are doing something about it.

Mel is cleansing I think. crying off the last vestiges of her past with Lindsey adn preparing to move forward.

Enjoyed Nancy telling Michsel just how irrelevant he is. LOL!

funny how Nancy is forever trying to teach Lindsey, she she should go back to class herself. Ron is large and in charge now.

Excellent!!!

cheers,

Elaine

Looks like both business and personal dealings between Justin and Brian are going to be.....um....interesting to say the least! REALLY looking forward to their many encounters. hehehe. Should be fun to watch. The great thing is, they both appear to have a tremendous amount of respect for each other. Neither will put up with any bullshit, both take their professional lives very seriously, and I doubt either will allow anythingpersonal between them affect their professional lives. If anything I think it will be a benefit.

Craig is a useless case. He's going to keep trying, but will inevitably fail miserably! Couldn't happen to a better asshole.

As for Lindsey...she was a lamb walking into the lion's den. that was priceless! Both Molly and Jennifer saw right through her at first glance. Jenn speaking of Lindsey's history and family etc was fanfreakingtastic! Had a huge shit eating grin on my face reading that. She definitely walked away with her tail between her legs. We all know she's just going to gather herself once again and make even further attempts to effect Brian and Justin. Once again, she'll be thwarted I'm sure. Ever instance though will be entertaining. Between her and Michael's machinations, plus whoever else they try to involved in their schemes, this story is going to continue to be most enjoyable. On top of that, we get to see B&J's relationship evolve. That's going to get HOT! Can't wait!!

this was a much needed break in my day. Enjoyed every word.

Looking forward to more on this one as well as your others. ;)

cheers

Elaine

Oooooooooooooooh! Am curious as to the relationship  between Craig and Arnold. How deep does it go, and why the level of loyalty if Craig really is a homophobe. Yeah...you know what I'm hinting at. lol.

There also seems to be something there with that reporter too. No idea about that.

Brian has quickly shown himself to be an asset Justin and his businesses. (personal is already established ;) ) Kinnetik is going to be challenged throughout this working relationship!!

Loved that little scene with Daph. Had to giggle. She knows her place that's for sure, as do the DeCampos! The receptionist learned the hard way as well. lol.

Michael and Lindsey will inevitably become embroiled in a mess the likes of which they can't even imagine themselves. they have NO idea what they're in for nor who they're up against. They may know the facts and have been given the info on just how powerful Justin's family is, they don't really get it. Lindsey still thinks her family holds some power and authority. HA! This too should be interesting and am looking forward to watching them go down in a death spiral. (not literally of course, that would just mean the end of their suffering.)

thanks for this!

Cheers,

WOW girl! You are on a serious roll with your updates! What a thrill for us. Thank you thank you thank you! I had to go back and reread to remind myself where we are at in this one. Yea...that was tough. lol. Not!

Hopefully you let us in on the plans for Lindsey soon. Very intrigued! Whatever it is, she'll deserve it I'm sure. Had to laugh at cynthia's description of her, (all the green shit flying from her mouth. LOL) 

Same for Michael. what will they have David do? Hmmmmmmmmm.

the interaction between Lindsey and Deb was great. Seriously...who sits around being ignored for 4 freaking hours?! You'd think she'd get a clue, but no...Little miss thinks she's owed something by everyone. That she should get whatever she demands. 

Dumb and dumber pooling their ideas together is something I'm kind of looking forward to watching. As agasaperating as they are, when they combine their miniscule brain cells together, watching as they try to come up with some scheme and them watching them crash and burn is always entertaining. 

Love how Brian is already possessive of Justin and showing it on front of everyone. also like how Brian is goingto be so supportive of Mel in all of this. not just for Gus's sake, which will of course be Brian's main prioroty, but also for Mel herself.

Thank you again for this! Terribly excited to read it.

Cheers,

Elaine

Woah........OK, so Micheal is a selfish asshole...typical. Lindsey though!!!!!!!! WOW! they both have this sense of entitlement that is just overwhelming. Lindsey takes it to an all new level though. talk about anger issues. Micheal has "friends" who seem to be trying to get through to him. How long that actually lasts is another thing. however, Lindsey beyond the pale. I mean she seems to be almost threatening to Mel and that can't bode well at all. 

Poor Gus...he's seeing it all first hand. Happy that Mel is there for him as will Brian. (and of course Justin)

No surprise but loving your fic...as always!!

I'm going back and re-reading some of them to remind myself of what;s going on. I can't even say I have  favorite. they are all so good.

Can't wait for the next update!! for whichever story...doesn't matter in all honestly. Just happy to be able to read something of yours! :)

Cheers,

Elaine