Thank you for this wonderful story.  I do admit that I had 

problems with the early part.  I found it too brutal.  Reading some

of the feedback, I am not alone.  Similar to Brian, I had a problem

with Justin.  While Jack was abusing Brian, all Justin did and really

could do was to try to comfort Brian. That wasn’t nearly enough

for me, even Brian turned against Justin.  I would have liked for

Justin to have done ‘something’ to help Brian.  I don’t know what,

but it was enough for me to throw my hands up and give up on

the story.  Of course as you can see I came back.

   Anyway, it’s over and it was well worth staying with this story.  I

loved the last part.  I knew and hoped that someway that as Justin

said, they were meant for each other.  Brain seeing Justin under

that streetlight was amazing, every effective.  

   So once again, thanks for the story.  It took whatever long it

took.  It was well worth it for me.

DavidR

   Thanks for this amazing chapter.  I felt somewhat relieved that half the chapter had to do with Horvath and trying to find Justin.  I needed a little respite from the horror and cruelty facing the PCs.  I am so glad that Justin has a cell mate, Lukas.  Also, I would like to put in a good word for Rex.  After all that has happened to him, he still seems ok.  Although I have to wonder for how long?

   It will be interesting to see where we go from here.  Will they be able to find Justin using that internal GPS?  I don’t see that happening as it seems too easy. But could be?  Maybe Lukas could do something.  Maybe?  Does Lindsay know?  I doubt it.  Well – I am looking forward to the next chapter as I am loaded with so many questions.

   DavidR

I too am sitting at my desk at work and decided to take a break and see what KD had to offer.  I read this fic. and it just was beautiful.  Not much more I can say except thanks.  Yes, just thank you for the story.

DavidR

Hi,

Thanks for this terrific chapter.  I have been waiting and waiting

and waiting for Brian to get the results of THE TEST.  Well – it was

worth waiting.  Everyone but Brian was sure Gus was his son. 

Now it is official and I am so happy that Brian is happy, that Gus is

happy, and Justin and Molly are happy.  It was a wonderful

moment when Justin read the results.  To top it off, Gus is now

calling Justin, Papa.  That was just terrific.

Thanks for the story and thanks for this wonderful chapter.

DavidR

   So far, the fic looks like it is going to be an interesting story. 

Poor Brian, at least he is out of jail.  The security tapes proved his

innocence.  At least he has three friends, Cyn, Em and Ted.  It is

just about time we called in blond troops, well troop  Brian needs

him. It will be interesting what happens next. I will hold my rant

about Michael for another time.  But Michael sure is ##^^$#@!.

  DavidR

     Thank you for this terrific.  One of the open issues I had was

the hope that Justin would see Molly.  Sure enough, here it is. 

     The other issue I have is that no matter how I look at it, Hobbs

is a moral dilemma. I understand that they, Justin and Brian, sent

him to his death.  Brian doesn’t give a damn, but Justin will have

to live with that the rest of his life.  He understands that.  As for

me, that is the how this story goes, and I don’t see any other

alternative, but still……….. 

     It was a terrific story.  Thank you so much for the extra effort

you put in with those wonderful pictures and all the research you

did to give us a feeling of reality.  That was just amazing.  

    Once again, thank you so much for this terrific story.

     DavidR

     Applesauce, I make a mistake in my last feedback.  Yes of course, if Brian were to bring Gus over it would be in the present time.  I just got confused.  Applesauce!

    The story is wonderful.  I can see that you guys spent much time researching.  That must be so interesting.  Brian has a lot of explaining to do, like how he knew to go to The Strand for shelter.

But there is so much more.  After I finished the chapter, I took apart my flashlight and looked at the batteries.  Applesauce, sure enough, mine expire in 2025.  Who is going to explain that to Harry and/or his mom when his batteries need replacement.    Plus, there must be expiration dates on the packages Brian used on Justin’s injuries.  Not important at all.  Not at all!  My explanation is that when Brian goes back in time, the dates on whatever he brings from the current/future changes to the past.  Hey, Readers have their 1st Amendment rights too.

     Wonderful story.  As you can see, I am fully involved even to the point of making up my own explanations.  I do look forward to each new chapter.

     Once again, sorry for the mistake in my last Feedback.  Applesauce!

DavidR

Author's Response:

Your review cracked us up! Applesauce! LOL. We forgive you for the error. Love hearing how involved you are in the story - even to the point of taking apart your own flashlight. Of course, Harry is only 3 and probably can't read so even if he took apart his new flashlight, he wouldn't understand the expiration date on the batteries. But he *WILL* have a tough time replacing them . . . I don't know if they had AAA batteries back then (will have to immediately research). Let's hope Brian used really good, long lasting batteries, right? As for the rest of the stuff Brian's using from the future, luckily, most people don't read all that fine print on stuff, right? Of course, Justin isn't most people and he *IS* quite observant so he might catch on  . . . or maybe not. Hehehe. Yes, we have done a ton of research on this story - we started back in the summer and have now gone so far as to research even what kind of condoms they used then. We try to be thorough. Over Thanksgiving break TAG even went so far as to enlist her vet step-dad in explaing the sounds incendiary bombs make when they drop. =)   Glad you're enjoying this so much. And there's so much more to come. Applesauce! TAG & Sally.

    I just knew going to the bar was going to a problem.  I figured

there may be a plaque and a picture of Justin with the comment

below, ‘In memory of Justin Taylor” and some description of his

plane downed over …whatever.  I simply didn’t believe that Justin

was killed.  That was my thought.

   Talking to Lottie was worse.  I don’t know, I simply don’t I don/t

know.

            "after he was lost, Gran . . .

            She never really quite got over what happened to him,” 

     This is not what I expected.  Not good, not good at all, or am I overthing this?

     Anyway, terrific story.  It is the kind that you can walk away from the screen,but not the story.

    DavidR

Hi, 

I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful story.  Brian could

have just taken Gus, but no, he wanted it all, Justin and his family,

and friends.  That’s how it ended, Brian had it all and that made me very happy. 

Justin was simply a special man who deserved so much and got it. 

Brian and Justin are good people, and good things happened. 

Just once again, thank you for this story.  I just had to pop in and let you know how much I enjoyed it.

DavidR
 

    Thanks for the story.  Your right, it was difficult to read, but not, the ending which was fine.  At that point I simply stood up and applauded. But, since this is a story (for me) of fiction, I do need some retribution and as a writer of feedback, I can get what I want.  So here it is:

Thanks for the story.  It made wonderful reading and I will miss it. 

Near where I work, there is a triangle building.  Now when I pass it, I do and probably always will think of Eggy and Justin living on the top floor.

Thanks again for the story,

DavidR

     Still reading?  Oh yes, I go way back to The Stripper.  That was in 2017 and here I still am.     In this chapter, I would have preferred a little less of the birthing details.  At least I know that the chapter when the baby is born and the birthing, I will like Brian, will skip the chapter or most of it. 

  Anyway, thanks for the story, from the Stripper till now.

DavidR