Just think of the possible circumstances the author could put them in, besides deciding on each individuals personalities and their job professions.

Miss Merlot... Go For It!

In answer to SunshineSally comment, it could go either way, depending how the author wants it to go. But IMO, Brian fighting off her advances would make more sense. Brian has been there before and knows without a shadow of a doubt he doesn't want to dip in that pool again. He has also taken a lot more E in his time, and can control his desires better. It would also prove to Melanie that Brian does not feel towards Lindsay, the way Lindsay does for him. So, I can see him trying to pull her arms from around him away, and saying GTF off.

The other way, would cause him to lose Justin and have the entire family at his throat. (except Mikey, of course).

Another winner Deb! This sounds very interesting. Lots of scenarios for an author.

Does Justin keep the baby to raise himself, only years later connects with Brian, (maybe at an art exhibt) and realize that he must be related to Gus as they look almost identical?

Maybe Justin starts working for Brian soon after and after getting to know Brain socially, introduces Brian to Gus, and Brian starts getting suspicious the baby isn't Justin's because there are holes in Justin story about Gus.

Or, does Justin take Gus to the authorities with the truth, and Brian offering Justin a job when he learns of his art talent, thus Brian and Justin getting together.

Hopefully someone picks this up. It could prove to be a very good story.

Perfect crack fic. Did Michael take a picture of Brian to a wax sculptor at PIFA? And, how did Michael get enough money to pay for the sculpture?

I can see all three of these plots as good reads. Good Job Deb!

#1 could have so many possibilities. Justin was already going to work for Brian, sooooo... maybe he goes to work in the New York branch instead.  Mel and Lindsay could both lose their parental rights. But, what happens to Jenny? Is Michael any kind of a father? Can Michael afford to keep Jenny? Are Michael and Ben still together, or has Ben died and left everything to Hunter?

#2 the race is on to prove Justin's innocense, and find the real kidnapper. Does he look similar to Justin? Is it a set-up? Does Michael find out Justin and Brian know each other and are having a secret relationship, and Michael is trying to get Justin out of Brian's life? Is Lindsay involved with Michael's scheme?

#3 Okay... Just how young is the 'young blond'? If it's only been two years, the little boy can only be a little over a year old. Scenarios... Did Brian and Justin have their one night stand? And did Justin top Brain, so that Justin is the father? Or, is Brian the father, and recognizes Justin as his one night stand that he has never gotten over? How would Justin have come to be with Gus in the park? What's Melanie's reaction when she learns the truth of Lindsay's deception?

I read over Plot Bunnies quite frequently. I'm not sure why some hit at one point when they didn't the first time I read them. But anyway...

This could prove interesting. The way I see it, Brian lets Michael move in with him, but they have separate rooms. (Brian can explain it away as he doesn't feel right with Michael being so sick). But that just brings another question in mind. With Stage 4 cancer, shouldn't Michael be exhibiting debilitating symptoms? Weight loss, haggard appearance, possible hair loss... What about the absence of meds, and chemo treatments (Bringing on bouts of extreme vomiting?)

But, we know Michael won't fess up when he learns the truth, so that leaves Justin. Just how does Justin go about exposing the truth? He will have to get medical records or some sort of proof. Does he expose it publicly, or just to the 'family'? Does he let Brian know beforehand? Many options to explore with this Bunny. But I really would love to see this in print.

#14 could prove interesting. And #5, I find interesting... because I just watched a video about that episode, and I thought how interesting it would be when Michael turns around to kiss that guy, the guy pushes him away making him fall down, and when Michael starts yelling at the guy, his two co-workers recognize his voice. so he gets outed.

Very good story... I'm glad you wrote one of your own Plot Bunnies.  I read another story where Michel had hired a hooker who looked like Brian, and they were meeting up at the loft when Brian was out-of-town, and on Wednesday mornings, when Kinnetik had their standard weekly meeting.  Brian arranged video cameras in the loft to catch Michael.  Anyway, is there anyway to find out if an author has written a Plot Bunny story?  For your #5 Bunny, NoChaser made a comment that she wrote stories for #2 and #13... I looked through her stories, but couldn't figure out which ones they were. I wrote her a personal message, but received no response...

Thanks much, Cathy

OMG!!! OH DEB... I really have to hand this to you. Right when I was going to read this, I put a lozenge in my mouth. Huge, HUGE, mistake!  When I got to the part when you descrubed Mikey's outfit, I started giggling, and by the time I got to Justin, whispering to Brian that it was see-through, I lost it!  IT was frickin hilarious!  I'm so happy you pointed out in one other reviews that this was based on one of your Plot Bunnies, so I made sure to read it.  I noticed it wasn't you that placed the #5 bunny, but cakdg, so sorry about that.  I went through NoChasers stories again, also checked her chapter end notes, still never foind the stories... hmm... oh well.  Thanks for all your contributions both in your writing and your Plot Bunnies.

Hugs, Cathy

I'm not done reading, yet, but I'm starting this review so I don't forget a minute of the whole Debbie, Ben, Emmett, and Hunter section. So very happy Ben let Debbie have it with guns drawn, and Emmett walked in just in time (in the open door, I presume) to grab the raised hand, and finish with guns blazing. Hunter was probably dead on... we'll have to see how it plays out. I for one, am pro *Bemmett*

By the way, are Ben and Michael legally (U.S.) married, or just their Canadian wedding?

I was trying to sort out all the things Annette was listing that Lindsay would be charged with... was Lindsay trying to blackmail... Henri? And then her being slammed once again by Nancy, Claire, and Lynette... fun times for all. What really would have been funny, was when Claire said Nancy allowed her to have the clothes altered, is if she would have told Lindsay, 'I had to have them DOWNSIZED two sizes, they were so big!' I can hear the sputtering just thinking of it! Then her visit with Michael... oh, god! Will Hobbs have to share a cell with Michael?

You had me laughing with the three mouthfuls of cum comment, and the very next instant I'm choked up with tears at the news of the show sellout... then you couldn't stop there, and Connor and Brett show up with said painting! (Thanks for making me cry!)

Oh, fuck! What a day! - I agree, or at least... What a chapter!

Fuck and Double Fuck!!

HUGS  ~Cathy

Oh hell no! Is Debbie still sitting in the dark surrounded by Michael's boxes of collectibles? I'm not sure if I'm hoping she gets fried, or if she would have called Carl...

I really like the name for the new store. Very Fitting. Are they going to give it a new face-lift? That's sad that Brian has been funding Michael's store all these years. I have to wonder if he will tell Justin about that.

Christ Almighty on a Crutch! Video-taping??? Sick mothers. It's actually too bad they didn't see that Justin was making a solo appearance lately.

It's kind of nice writing Claire in a good role once in a while. Just like Joan (Jt2U)... It's not done very often, and I've only read that scenario a few times, so when it IS written, I enjoy reading it. But, I think St. Joan is in for a rude awakening.

HUGS  ~Cathy

Boy, you are one crazy... hmm... lady!

This was, again, an awesome chapter. So much happening! Annette should have whipped out her phone and caught the looks of Lindsay and Michael while watching Hobbs walk in. And they are willing to plea bargain with Hobbs? That should kind of seal Lindsay's fate, as she was the one who orchestrated everything with him, slept with him., and paid him. I hope he sings like a canary!

It's too bad Clarence didn't have Lindsay go over with him and congratulate her protege on his accomplishments. But she seems to think that in bed tonight she will lay the law down to her fiance. Yeah, good luck with that Lindsay. I think he'd just assume to take Ursula to bed. (What's with all these Disney references... oh, that's right... GUS!)

Hmm... however will Lindsay get home? I presume she has no money...

I loved the sizzling heat of Mel and Leda. The waving was classic you!

HUGS  ~Cathy

I don't even know where to start...

Idiocy doesn't even begin to describe Michael. All he admitted to! Holy Crap! Did they actually pay Hobbs to BASH Justin, or was it the intimidation and maliciousness during school? If they paid him to DO the bashing, HOW MUCH did they pay him? Then he so stupidly signed everything over to Justin not even knowing what he was signing! hehe

I'm starting to see similarities to J2TU, yet they are so very different. And did I catch that Lindsay actually SLEPT with Chris? How old was he? Can they get her for statutory rape? And she actually paid him? So, they can get her for that (as if they didn't have enough with everything else.) Clarence is the best thing that has ever happened to her!

“Look, she said that she paid him to burgle the loft and to make Boy Wonder’s life worthless. I didn’t realize that she also fucked him to…”

And DEBBIE!! My god!!! She's willingly giving up Carl and her new life all for that little ingrate she calls her son. Wait until she finds out Michael signed her house over to Justin!!!

Altrujism?? Seriously? Oh my god, Nichelle! I've heard everything now!

HUGS  ~Cathy