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Bio:
The title says it all. AU Canon
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Ted Schmidt, Tucker
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Alternate Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 67 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 339520 Read Count: 83511
Date: Jul 16, 2021 Title: Chapter 43: Chapter 43- Actions and Reactions
Justin gives such fantastic advice and really challenges Brian to think about his actions, I love that.
Author's Response:
Justin is good for Brian and he cares about him.
Date: Jul 16, 2021 Title: Chapter 44: Chapter 44- Sunday at the Museum
Debbie is straight to the point isn't she lol
Author's Response:
Debbie can run hot and cold depending on her goals.
Date: Jul 16, 2021 Title: Chapter 45: Chapter 45- Meeting with Deb
a hug a day keeps brian's demons at bay :)
Author's Response:
guess he needs a lot of hugs
Date: Jul 16, 2021 Title: Chapter 46: Chapter 46- The Show
Look at Brian actually enjoying a hug. It's because he's never really had a proper friend, and he's got some great ones now with Justin, Ted, and Emmett watching over him.
Author's Response:
Brian has always looked at touch as a way to get off, not for comfort or friendship
Date: Sep 17, 2021 Title: Chapter 48: Chapter 48- Moving Forward
Aw I am so happy Brian asked Justin to hang out. This slow burn is killing me but I love it.
Also, it's normal for Brian to have those feelings, it was his dad after all. Even though he was a bastard, your emotions still sometimes go, yeah but he's my dad...
Author's Response:
The slow burn is really needed due to Brian not needing to get involved in a realtionship for awhile.
Date: Sep 17, 2021 Title: Chapter 49: Chapter 49
I love how they're starting to realise they're liking each other as people and not just because they have to be friends for their meetings, you know?
Author's Response:
Yes, they like each other but can't let each other know- that is the fun part
Date: Oct 25, 2021 Title: Chapter 59: Chapter 59- The "Dinner"
I am so proud of the way Brian handled dinner, and that he stuck up for himself regarding being just the fun dad. Linds needs to make up her damn mind. And well-done Tad for telling Mel exactly what a sponsor is, trust her to try and make it something negative.
SO MUCH CHEMISTRY
Author's Response:
Lindsay doesn't really like that Brian is changing his life. She likes when she could feel superior.
Date: Feb 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 67: Chapter 67- Exploration
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I NEED MORE. THIS CAN'T BE THE END. YES, I AM WRITING THIS IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE I NEED A SEQUEL. I WANTED TO SEE THEM EXPLORE THIS JOURNEY TOGETHER!
Author's Response:
Sequel started and should be posted ( 1st chapter) soon.
Date: Feb 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 66: Chapter 66- You Can't Lie and Be Sober
Cleo sounds amazing and the perfect match for Brian.
I hope Gus and Justin get to hang out soon, and our boys together of course. I miss them together so muchhhhh
Author's Response:
I like Cleo and think he will be good for Brian. He is very different than Justin.
Date: Feb 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 66: Chapter 66- You Can't Lie and Be Sober
Cleo sounds amazing and the perfect match for Brian.
I hope Gus and Justin get to hang out soon, and our boys together of course. I miss them.
Date: Feb 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 65: Chapter 65- Moving Forward
Argh, I already miss our boys being in the same room together. But Brian needs to find a new sponsor, and fast! I love how you have included Blake in Brian's journey.
Author's Response:
Brian is opening his family circleand Blake is part of that circle.
Date: Feb 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 65: Chapter 65- Moving Forward
Argh, I already miss our boys being in the same room together. But Brian needs to find a new sponsor, and fast! I love how you have included Blake in Brian's journey.
Date: Feb 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 64: Chapter 64- Can The Truth Set You Free
My heart is hurting for Brian. He needs Justin now more than ever, but he needs him in many different ways, ways that cannot be crossed :(
Author's Response:
Brian needs to figure out who he is and what he wants. Justin will hopefully be there too.
Date: Feb 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 63: Chapter 63- Confession is Good for the Soul
Firstly, I love that Brian has Ted to talk to. He really needed to vent and discuss everything with. And argh, thank GOODNESS Justin decided to show up that night. I was worried he'd leave it until after the weekend because he was too freaked out. Come on boys, admit you're going to give it a try, please?
Author's Response:
Ted is really helping Brian with his sobriety. Justin and Brian are still working on being together.
Date: Feb 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 61: Chapter 61- Nuts, Bolts, and Screws
I have been offline for a few months and I was so excited to come back to this story. Oh. Justin, running away will surely make it worse, right? Agh!!!!! I am loving all this sexual tension :)
Author's Response:
So glad you are able to get back to the story. Lots of sexual tension to be resolved.
Date: Nov 23, 2021 Title: Chapter 60: Chapter 60
I am fuming. How dare Michael even bring up saving Brian as a kid, that was just the vilest of moves. And don't get me started on Mel and Linz, they want to see Brian fail so bad. I would love Gus to hear that... I mean in reality I wouldn't, but in this story I would like him to see how disgusting his moms are being.
Author's Response:
Gus is team Kinney all the way. I think given the chance, he would be with Brian more, but in this story, he's firmly in his mother's clutches. Thankfully, Brian is working really hard to build a strong relationship with his son.
Date: Sep 20, 2021 Title: Chapter 55: Chapter 55- Dinner Trial 1
But what will happen, will Justin still be able to guide Brian if something happens? I love this slow burn. I want them to kiss so bad, like really kiss. Not make out like it's some hot trick, but make out like he just cannot get enough :)
Author's Response:
Slow burn indeed. You are not the only reader who wants them together- patience, Grasshopper
Date: Sep 17, 2021 Title: Chapter 51: Chapter 51-Conversations with Friends
Drinking numbed Brian's feelings, he's feeling them all now and I love so much that he's sharing those with those he cares about. His making amends speeches were so lovely.
Author's Response:
Making amends is difficult an Brian is taking the work very seriously.
Date: Sep 20, 2021 Title: Chapter 52: Chapter 52- Relationships and Friendships
EEp, can you make sure there are spaces between different character's lines, please? I find it so hard to read on my phone.
But most importantly, I love how Justin is opening Brian's mind so much and making him see he's worth it.
And I love how much Gus talks, such a typical kid lol
Author's Response:
I thought I had fixed that. I will do it now.
Date: Sep 20, 2021 Title: Chapter 53: Chapter 53- Dinner Party and Guests
Jesus Christ, the squirrel in my garden has more common sense than Michael.
Glad Brian has agreed to the dinner and has left out Debbie. I don't feel like her heart would be in the right place.
Author's Response:
Mike doesn't think about anyone but himself.
Date: Sep 20, 2021 Title: Chapter 54: Chapter 54- Dinner At Justin's
I am now hungry LOL.
I love that Brian is seeing that people actually do like him for being him, they don't all want something extra like Mikey :)
Author's Response:
The recipe is good. Glad it worked for you ( the description)
Date: Oct 12, 2021 Title: Chapter 57: Chapter 57- Fear of Rejection
So many emotions here, I am sad he didn't correct himself when he said Justin was there because he promised to be his sponsor and not because he wanted him there. But so hap he is agreeing to the dinner ahhh.
Date: Oct 12, 2021 Title: Chapter 58: Chapter 58- Dinner and a Show
Ahhhh I hate catching up with you lol. Cannot believe what a cow Linds was about Gus cooking, and I can't wait to see how well he handles it. I NEED SOME KISSES SOON hahaha :)
Author's Response:
Kisses- hmmmm- maybe, maybe- we shall see
Date: Sep 17, 2021 Title: Chapter 50: Chapter 50- Amends 2
Brian making amends with Cynthia was just perfection.
Author's Response:
Thank you. I have to get in Brian's head and I'm pleased that I succeeded.
Date: Sep 20, 2021 Title: Chapter 56: Chapter 56- IKEA Adventrues
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I am all caught up. I tried so hard to stay behind so this wouldn't happen. I love this so much, and I can see the changes in how both boys are looking at each other and I'm here for it!
Author's Response:
I try and post every two weeks. New chpater posted this morning 9-25, but I work full time and teach part time- I only have so much time to write. (lol)