Reviewer: Cristina (Signed) · Date: January 07, 2015 12:23 PM · On: Chapter 14: 33rd and 7th
Can't wait to the next chapter please make them together again... can't stand see Justin suffering....
Author's Response: It will happen officially in the sequel. But from chapter 15 on they will have a lot more scenes together. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: Manado (Signed) · Date: January 04, 2015 07:11 PM · On: Chapter 13: 33rd and 8th
Hi Anne, glad you have updated your story, I read your last two chapters as my new year's treat hehe.. it's amazing to see that Brian has grown up, when I watched QAF regularly on Youtube (before they remove it lol) I used to be jealous to Justin, because even Brian plays hard to get but deep down in his heart he loves Justin, now I'm jealous to Eric because he has real and meaningful relationship with Brian, even they have a dauhter together, for some obvious reason, it's painful to read that Brian and Eric share serious relationship and they are happy, as an Indonesian/Asian like me genuinely loving two persons at the same time without having affair as a sidekick story is hard to stomach, it's foreign concept to us, probably strange concept in the east, but now i'm learning that it's possible in real life..
you said on other post that you were 9 when QAF was fisrt aired? so we are in the same age now haha, I agree with someone here, I hope when Brian and Justin reunite, they do it because they love, need each other like before or even more than ever, not because circumstances force them to do so.. thank you so much!
Author's Response: Hi, Manado!
I am glad you are enjoying the story! I first watched Queer as Folk in February and I fell completely in love with it, especially Brian/Justin. I don't think I have been more passionate about a pairing before. I have never experienced what Brian is going through, but then again, I have not had as great of a romance as Brian has had with Justin, or Eric for that matter.
I was 9 when it aired! I was born in January 1991, so I turned 10 a couple of months after the first season premiered. As for the whole circumstantial vs they do it for love thing. I think it will be a little bit of both because it will take them a while to get there, but they just can't deny it anymore. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: sweetc (Signed) · Date: January 04, 2015 10:17 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I absolutely agree with you about Eric's behavior.He seem so...ready to forget and to let go.Brian need someone who fight with him all the time not someone who adores him like eric does....like a little puppy!Yes maybe eric is going to be mad for what?5 minutes? and then it's all i love you you are my god and all instead justin loved his god so much but without being always lovely and caring and sweeet:when it needed he simply have used the same medicine for brian acting like him and worse so brian understood better!
I love review your work:)
Author's Response: I think he and Eric do fight. Eric isn't the type to initiate one that often, but he will if Brian is being an ass just to be an ass. He isn't apathetic. He tries really hard to work things out and gets pissed if Brian refuses to open up, like he was trying to do here. Eric wanted to figure out what was going on because he was afraid that his fiancé was upset. He is probably still a bit angry with him, maybe even jealous, but wanted to be supportive at the same time. Eric will hit his limit eventually and really get into it with Brian.
Reviewer: jm c (Signed) · Date: January 04, 2015 05:21 AM · On: Chapter 13: 33rd and 8th
great story
Author's Response: Thank you! Writing Chapter 14 now. Hope you enjoy the rest!
Reviewer: Noitish (Anonymous) · Date: January 03, 2015 04:56 PM · On: Chapter 13: 33rd and 8th
This is a very intriguing story, and as many others have said, I almost skipped it too! However, I'm glad I didn't. It is not an easy story to read - for obvious reasons - but you are doing a great job at keeping us with you!
While I'm happy that Brian has found genuine happiness with his little family, I can never accept that B & J would belong with anybody else than each other. What I'm worried about is that something bad will happen to Eric that will bring our boys back together - I want them to choose so because their love demands so, not because of circumstances.
I'm sure you'll put us through the wringer before "happily ever after". Can't wait!
Author's Response: I'm glad you clicked on it. I am one to only root for B/J as well. However, I do think it is possible to love more than one person immensely within your lifetime and even love two people at the same time. I have always said to my mom that Justin may be able to find love outside of Brian but I had problems believing that Brian could outside of Justin, since it took him so long to admit his love for Justin out loud in the first place. But I am playing off of Justin opening up that side to him to the point where he wants to try to find that again when things didn't work out with Justin (in this story, that is.) As for Brian and Justin getting back together, it will be a long and painful process. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: Twinkminded (Signed) · Date: January 03, 2015 06:59 AM · On: Chapter 13: 33rd and 8th
Wow. I'll admit I wasn't going to read this, I don't really like when the boys are in serious relationships with others (and I got that feeling from the banner) But I am glad I opened it. This is really good. I'm actually unsure if I hope for them to get together again. I really like Eric so I don't know what I'm hoping you will do :) I can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: I'm so glad you gave it a chance! It is very conflicting writing this sometimes because I love Brian/Justin together so much. I had to distance my fangirl heart for a little bit. But I wanted to challenge myself and the readers by presenting viable love interests who were inherently good people and also really compatible with Brian and Justin. Well, in Brian's case. Nathan and Justin mean a lot to each other, but they are also in different places in their lives.
Hope to get the next chapter up soon! Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the rest of the story and its sequel. :)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: January 03, 2015 05:07 AM · On: Chapter 13: 33rd and 8th
Love the details in this. I think if Eric knew that Justin's father's call was behind his leaving, he wouldn't have been so angry at Brian.
Author's Response: I think he still might be angry because he was hurt personally by Brian's actions, but he would feel less embarrassed and upset on Justin and Nathan's behalf. As always, thanks for reading and commenting! :D
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: January 03, 2015 01:40 AM · On: Chapter 13: 33rd and 8th
I can't wait for the B/J interaction. This was an interesting chapter which showed just how "on to" Brian Eric has become.
By the way I can't tell you how many of my comments have gone kaput because of the dumb security codes at the bottom of this. I copy them exactly and I often get the message that it is wrong no matter how many times I redo it. Very frustrating.
Author's Response: I'm excited to write their interaction. It will be a bit more friendly and meaningful than the interaction at the party. They won't clear the air completely, but it will be a step in the right direction in some ways.
Oh no! Thank you for keeping at it so I know how you felt lol. If I had any control over my comment section, I would just get rid of the security codes (although I know why they are in place.)
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: January 03, 2015 01:14 AM · On: Chapter 13: 33rd and 8th
Does Eric have any faults? .. I like him, I do .. he's perfect. Brian isn't and that's why I love him. Love this story too :)
Author's Response: He probably leaves the cap off the toothpaste or something.
In all seriousness, I feel like Eric's flaw is that he is too understanding sometimes. He tends to get stepped on once in a while because of that, despite his success. Brian tries not to do that because he wants to be a better person and he really loves Eric, but Brian is still Brian when it comes down to it. Then again, Brian feels even more guilty when Eric displays how understanding he is, so maybe that doesn't go against Eric, at least when it comes to Brian.
I like Brian for his flaws too. It makes him complex and imperfect.
I'm glad you love the story! Thanks again for reading and commenting!
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: January 02, 2015 03:48 PM · On: Chapter 13: 33rd and 8th
Hello, Anne! Seems like I'm constantly playing catch up with reading stories, but I made myself sit down this morning and read the last two chapters. This is such an interesting story! So many emotions at play here, and someone is bound to get hurt at some point (in additon to how much they have already been hurt). And you've finally done it; I finally have some sympathy for Nathan. I least I do understand him a little better. Poor guy. But I wonder for some reason if he sees Justin as more of a big brother or a protector sometimes, rather than a lover, because of all he's been through.
As for Brian trying to initiate sex when Eric is trying to have an important conversation with him...that may be very IC for Brian, but I'm sorry, he is being a total ass there. He is supposed to have grown maturity-wise regarding his emotions, so to do that was pretty reprehensible. But at least he had the good graces to know he was wrong, and to try and apologize.
I do like stories showing B and J in the future, and I definitely believe that Brian DID change by the end of the show as far as his ability to express his feelings. He would have never told Justin he loved him early on. So I, for one, see him very much IC here, even with Lily. I think Gus showed him how to be a loving father, and he is merely continuing that nurturing part of him with his daughter.
Looking forward to how you untangle all this mess! Good luck - ha! I'll be eagerly waiting for future updates. Hope you had a good Christmas and a Happy New Year. *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: Hey, Kim! I understand. I have been working on this that I only get a day or so to read some stories and then I get back to work. I'm so happy you are finding it interesting. It's fun to play with. I think you are right on Nathan's feelings for Justin. It is probably some complicated combo of feelings, actually. I think Nathan is in love with Justin and very attracted to him, but also does see him as an older protective figure that he never had growing up.
Oh, Brian. That wasn't even planned either. I was going to try to make him genuinely apologetic the whole time, but he was so stubborn. When he is upset or really affected by something, he tends to minorly revert back to his old ways. He has moved past tricking and getting wasted every time he gets upset. He does have a young daughter in the mix, after all. But he will shut down still, even after all these years of trying not to. Sometimes he can be mature, and then there is the occasional bout of being a dick.
I believe that too. I think, even early on, we saw that different side of him with his son. We saw those tender looks, how he cuddled him, how much he visited before he gave up his rights. He has always had the potential to be a great father and I wanted to write something that let him show that.
I have so many things to untangle, also retangle and tangle from scratch. It will be a challenge lol. I hope to get the next chapter up soon! The holidays were good. I hope yours were too! *hugs back!* Anne
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: January 02, 2015 12:58 PM · On: Chapter 13: 33rd and 8th
Well we certainly see a different Brian here a more open one but not really as Brian is not being totally honest! Look forward to the next chapter
Author's Response: Lol, yeah Brian still has some fucked upness to him, especially with Justin in the picture. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: January 01, 2015 12:06 PM · On: Chapter 12: Hudson Place and River Road
Love this story, thanks for writing.
Happy new year and the best of wishes for 2015.
* hugs *
Author's Response: Glad you are enjoying it. Thank you for reading! Happy 2015 to you as well! :)
Reviewer: sweetc (Signed) · Date: December 30, 2014 10:34 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Umn...i like the way you have written about justin breakdown but maybe i would have preferred brian to keep together justin.I know it is too early to have them...like friends...or showing how much they care for each other but...i'm totally britin!!!!and brian aking about who are the top/bottom? please he can't fool as....he want to be the only top per justin!yeah but he bottoned for eric...a little selfish again!
I'm so sorry for Nathan.I like him i totally ship a love story with eric!they are made for each other ghghgh lovely tenderly cute!!!
Author's Response: I feel like that Brian immediately comforting Justin would have watered down what I am trying to build up, especially when he is so determined to not let Justin's presence get to him. I love Britin too, but in this story he does really love Eric. So I have to make it long and complicated lol. Yeah, Brian did that to get info plus to make Nathan uncomfortable and offended.
I feel very sorry for Nathan too. He won't be with Eric though lol. I don't think it would work out plus that would be too easy! Things are going to get messy and angsty. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: December 30, 2014 11:17 AM · On: Chapter 12: Hudson Place and River Road
Ok so now maybe I'm not liking Justin and Brian's behaviour towards Nathan quite so much .. It's amazing the difference a chapter can make and I'm not exactly doing a 180 but Eric, Lily and Nathan now all have my full attention and I can't imagine how this can possibly turn out well. Those updates can't come fast enough for me :)
Author's Response: lol! I'm glad you like it. I was hoping to get people to like Nathan more by giving you some of his backstory. It seems to have worked so far. It will make things more complicated for the readers when we do finally get to the real drama of this story. It can't turn out well. It will be very messy. Thanks for reading and commenting!
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: December 30, 2014 09:13 AM · On: Chapter 12: Hudson Place and River Road
Wow poor Justin he had a double whammy of pain and shock announcements. Poor Nathan as well he has all this history and fears and underlying all that is the the very real fear of Justin leaving him
Author's Response: Yep, Christmas dinner unfortunately set off a very long chain of angst. Thanks for reading and commenting! :)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 29, 2014 11:24 PM · On: Chapter 12: Hudson Place and River Road
Wow! This chapter is really sad. I'd like to know how Nathan's dad died. Hopefully it was painful. At first I thought the suicide was Nathan's, I'm glad its not. I wouldn't mind if it were Craigs. : )
Author's Response: I like your sadism! lol I will reveal how he died sometime within this story. It will be a complete flashback chapter (not just reminiscing) of when he and Justin met, how their relationship progressed early on, and how he tells Justin of his past. I am quite excited but also dreading to write that chapter. It will cause me physical pain because, since I fleshed Nathan out more, I am now quite attached to him and don't want him to be in pain. But at the same time I do, because I am horrible.
You might not mind if it were Craig, but Justin probably would! He claims to hate him, but I think he would take it hard regardless. I am going to try to redeem Craig a little in this story but I don't like him either, so it will be hard.
As always, thanks for reading and commenting!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: December 29, 2014 09:56 PM · On: Chapter 12: Hudson Place and River Road
Poor Nathan! What a horrible childhood he had!
Author's Response: Yes, I agree! I don't know why I write these things...
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: December 29, 2014 04:35 PM · On: Chapter 11: 11th and Maxwell Lane
I can't help it but I like how jealous Brian is of Nathan and that he can't hide it and how Justin can't seem to focus on anything other than Brian. I know its wrong but I'm loving how they can't stop revealing themselves and how incapable they are of behaving perfectly in each other's company .. they bring out not only the best but also the worst in each other .. and in truth is that not the very essence of their appeal. What's not to like about 'Eric' and 'Nathan' so far ... except that they're not 'Brian and Justin' .. I think I need an update.
Author's Response: Thanks, Carol! Yes, I am a big lover of Brian and Justin but I also recognize that they bring out the worst in each other, as well as the best. But like you said, that's their appeal and I feel like a lot of intense romances are like that. When you feel that strongly for someone, the emotions you have regarding them will be strong as well. And those emotions can be positive or negative. I have finished chapter 12, just waiting to hear back from my beta, and I have 3000 words written for chapter 13 so that should be up pretty soon after. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: December 27, 2014 02:56 AM · On: Chapter 11: 11th and Maxwell Lane
Here's an idea. How about a story where Brian and Justin don't get back together. After all, as a couple they were always hurting each other again and again. Brian and Justin's current partners seem much more suitable as long as the writer doesn't cheat and make them jerks, as so often happens in these stories.
Author's Response: My original idea did have that happening. It was a lot shorter and had Brian/Eric sticking together. I will still write an alternate ending where that happens for the people who are curious. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: December 27, 2014 01:21 AM · On: Chapter 11: 11th and Maxwell Lane
I'm loving your story so much!
I can't believe it's your first, I've been reading it all this evening (it's late night on my side of the planet), had to go to work for a quick thing and on the way back I was a bit hungry and thought of stepping in to a diner to get a sandwich but decided not to, cause I was so eager to get back to the story.
That's how much I'm loving it!!!
I feel so much for all involved and you manage to capture them so well. I'm a B/J fan but I don't mind reading about the new partners. I'm already trying to work out how Eric and Lily will come through they are both very lovable. .... ok I admit I'm not so in love with Nathan yet (funny how you chose -than name for him)
please, update soon....
at least right after you are done with any holiday celebrations....
Big Hug!!
Edda
Author's Response: Oh my that is such a great compliment and it made my night! It's my first QAF story, but I have written lots of original things for creative writing classes, as well as film classes and stage classes as well. The real challenge was to get out of screenplay mode and back into novel mode. I haven't written fanfiction in years and I am very new to this fandom in comparison to many people on this site (I was only 9 when the show premiered, after all.) It was a bit daunting to start, especially since I was aiming to create complex original characters, but I really enjoy writing this story so much and I am glad that it has gotten mostly positive and encouraging responses.
And you are the first person to let me know that they caught the -than ending! It was intentional lolol. Not for any deep reason, but I just thought, "Well, why not?"
You shouldn't have to wait too long to get chapter 12. I have 3000 words already so it should be coming soon. It is a Nathan POV chapter since I haven't had one yet. I am hoping that it will get the readers to like him more (or at least make them want to know more about him) and feel more conflicted about their relationship.
Thank you so much for reading and I hope your holiday was grand! Hugs back! - Anne
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: December 25, 2014 03:02 AM · On: Chapter 11: 11th and Maxwell Lane
I think Brian better rethink his marriage intentions. It is obvious he still has feelings for Justin. I am trying to figure out what is up with Craig. I am loving this story.
Author's Response: Yes, I think he needs to sort of out his feelings more too. He loves Eric just as much as he loved/loves Justin. It might have been fine if Justin was still out of his life. But it seems like he's not anymore, so Brian is going to have to sort through a lot in the next several chapters.
Reviewer: Dan Kardecck (Anonymous) · Date: December 24, 2014 11:44 PM · On: Chapter 11: 11th and Maxwell Lane
Oh querido, eu sinto muito por ter escrito em Português, eu estava tão animado sobre a história que eu apenas comentando esse erro. Estou realmente amando a sua história, eu não paro de pensar em como será o fim dessa história Estou ansioso para mais capítulos, mantê-lo, garota, você está fazendo um ótimo trabalho. Feliz Beijos do Natal aqui do Brasil.
Author's Response: Não se preocupe! Eu adoro ver que as pessoas estão lendo este internacionalmente . Traduzindo o seu comentário não é problema para mim. Eu gostaria de saber mais idiomas além do Inglês e um pouco de espanhol . No entanto, a internet é uma coisa poderosa . Estou tão feliz que você está gostando. Beijos para você também!
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: December 24, 2014 08:40 PM · On: Chapter 11: 11th and Maxwell Lane
Hi, Anne! Still enjoying the story; finally had an opportunity to get caught up. So many emotions in this chapter. And while I applaud Nathan for comforting Justin, I still have yet to really warm up to him. I do think part of it is his relative immaturity and feelings of insecurity - which is understandable with his younger age - and Justin could have done the honorable thing and introduced him to Brian first. The two partners (Eric and Nathan) both seem to know there is more going on here than meets the eye, including Brian's impromptu visit to the bedroom, and Justin's reluctance to interact with Brian except when absolutely necessary.
I feel sorry for the current partners, though, since I feel eventually they are in for a disappointment if your previous statements prove accurate about a B/J reconcilation. Lily actually stands the most to lose if both parents separate, but she wouldn't be the first child who had to deal with a broken home. I do like the fact that she seems comfortable with Justin, and that Gus and Justin have remained close.
I think Emmett, too, will be a great parent! Kudos to him. That last part with Justin and Craig was heartbreaking. I wonder if any further contact will be written in regarding their estrangement?
Looking forward to the rest of your story. And Merry Christmas! *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: Thanks, Kim! As the creator of Nathan, I will feel the need to justify his actions more than the readers will lolol. But I think that scene really did make me care for him a little bit more, especially since it wasn't planned. Nathan just sort of jumped in and was like, "Uh Annie, I really can't just let him stand in the dark alone. He needs me." I just let him do what he thought he needed to do.
Yes, both the partners do sense something is stirring. Eric has always known about Brian's lingering feelings for Justin. He has learned to accept them because Brian loves Eric just as much. Lily does have a lot to lose. I feel like Lily is that type of kid who never meets a stranger. She likes everyone and since Justin did make an effort to talk to her when he first met her and took the time to paint her something, she just thinks he's great.
I really loved writing that conversation between Emmett and Brian. I think Brian (out of everyone in this story) would understand how Emmett is feeling when it comes to feeling like he might not be a great parent. He faced it with Lily before she was born and when she made her personality known. I think even though Brian gives a lot of the gang shit sometimes, he would never want them to doubt themselves like Emmett has been doing and that he genuinely does think that Emmett will be a wonderful parent to his son. I am also excited to officially have Duncan in the story because Lily will have a playmate, even though they will probably argue about playing with princesses or dinosaurs.
Oh, and that phone call. It hurt to write. I ended up feeling bad for Craig while I was writing it, even though his loneliness and depression are mostly due to his own previous feelings and actions. I felt even worse for Justin though. There will be further contact eventually and I am excited about writing that.
Thank you again for reading! Hope you have a great Christmas as well! :) - Anne
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: December 24, 2014 06:35 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Love its!!!!I would kill to have Brian,Eric and Nathan 's pov....is it too much to ask?!I think it'e be terrific to read!merry Christmas to you and your family and thank you for this :)
Author's Response: I am definitely doing Nathan's next chapter, since I haven't done his yet. I have an Eric POV planned for the chapter after that. Thank you for reading and commenting and a merry Christmas to you too!
Reviewer: Astrid (Signed) · Date: December 24, 2014 01:36 PM · On: Chapter 11: 11th and Maxwell Lane
Well, it wasn't easy to read, the marriage announcement and Justin's reaction tore my heart in two. I wouldn't be reading this if it wasn't for your assurance about what's going to happen in the sequel. But it was a great reading, sweet that Emmet and Drew are adopting a kid and that Jennifer kept in touch with Brian for all those years. And although we see the party somehow more from Justins POV, it's so so obvious that Brian feels uncomfortable and needs his "guards" to go through the day. Which is nothing more than a sign that he DIDN'T get over Justin - good sign!
Hope that the new chapter will be here quickly, and as long as this one! Thank you!
Author's Response: I am glad you enjoyed it, even though it was emotionally hard to read. Yes, Brian and Justin do have a long road ahead of them but they will eventually get there. I feel bad because I have come to really love Eric and I even like Nathan a bit, especially since he comforted Justin which is something I didn't plan on happening until I had typed it out already. I feel like it was awfully hard and heartbreaking for him to see his older lover, whom he looks up to, get to that state. Yes, I feel like Jennifer ran into Brian and Eric from time to time, since she is friends with Debbie and she did end up really caring for Brian. She tried to keep him in her life as much as he would allow and I believe that he really respected her as a mother to Justin and as a friend and mother-in-law to himself.
It is probably a good sign to our readers that he needs his guards, but probably not so much for Eric lolol
I hope to get it written in the next few days. I can't promise that it will be as long as this one, but it should be at least 5000 words if everything I have planned happens within the next chapter. Thanks YOU for reading and commenting!
Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: December 24, 2014 12:55 PM · On: Chapter 11: 11th and Maxwell Lane
Hey,
just wanted to let you know how much i love this story. I could read like 150 chapters of it and still never get tired of it.
I really really hope there will be a next chapter VERY soon!
Wish you a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones!
Diana
Author's Response: That is so sweet! It won't be quite 150 chapters, even with its sequel, but it will be long lolol. I hope I get it up soon too. I haven't started writing it yet, but I know what I want to write so that's a good sign that I will get it up probably by the time the weekend is over. I hope you have a good Christmas with your loved ones as well! :)
Anne
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: December 24, 2014 12:29 PM · On: Chapter 11: 11th and Maxwell Lane
Hi Anne, ohhhh, that was good...there are so many things I love here. I love Emmett of course and some part of the conversation he has with his guests. and Brian is making a real come back LOL I would be pissed if I were Eric! And Justin...sign...worst Christmas ever I assume :) Very well written and maybe I'm wrong, but I prefer to see Brian reacts as he does here, it means he is still struggling with his feelings and that's okay, he is only human, not perfect. Also, I love Justin in this story. Great job
Author's Response: Hi, Alois! I love Emmett too. He is so fun to write and he was one of my favorites on the show. I was more than ready to get this chapter written because I wanted Brian to appear to be all fixed, fine, and dandy with Eric and Lily but have the story reveal that he still has issues when it comes to dealing with people outside of his partner, daughter, and son. Of course he has made great strides for the most part. Like the scene with Emmett for example, he is still sassy Brian but also stays there to listen to Emmett and is sympathetic to Emmett's fears. And how, of course, his lingering feelings for Justin are causing him to show the jealous side, cocky, and not so admirable side of himself again. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 23, 2014 04:41 AM · On: Chapter 10: Mercer and Prince
Christmas with Brian and his contingent was very nice. So was Justin and his family. Looking forward to the meal.
Author's Response: I am glad you enjoyed it! I can't wait to get chapter 11 up. I have finished it and it is over 9600 words. Just waiting for my beta to proofread it. Thanks again for reading!
Reviewer: Dan Kardecck (Anonymous) · Date: December 23, 2014 03:15 AM · On: Chapter 10: Mercer and Prince
Oh meu Deus, eu não tenho palavras para descrever o que sinto-me de ler sua história. este é realmente difícil para mim a ler esta história eu não tenho a menor idéia de como será o fim de tudo, mas eu só tenho um pedido "Vamos Brian e Justin juntos novamente" agradaria continuar a ler até o fim. obrigado por fazer desta história incrível.
Um Abraço here do Brasil.
Author's Response: Olá, Dan ! Lamento se a minha resposta ao seu comentário não faz sentido. Eu estou usando Traduz Google resposta de volta em Português . Estou feliz que você gosta da história! Brian e Justin vai eventualmente acabar juntos na sequela , mas terá vários momentos intensos na primeira história. Obrigado pela leitura! E abraços de volta para você também!
Reviewer: sweetc (Signed) · Date: December 21, 2014 11:58 PM · On: Chapter 10: Mercer and Prince
I like this Brian but he is too much out chrapter.I hope he will be more himself.I like the change in some aspect and seem real but not too much.I love tha fact that justin is in contact with gus this is just natural and i can quite imagine that gus will talk about sex with justin more likely ..I have always believed that justin and gus growing old were going to be more than friends like brother and i kind like their relationship.Justin need this..like gus :)I'm happy gus not being gay too because this seem to be to out oof reality.Ye sometimes we have gay son and gay father but we have too much gay people in some fan fic!I can't wait to read more:)ps:english is not my first language i hope it make some sense.
Author's Response: Yes, he will definitely get back into character when he interacts with the gang more. I put the warning of out of character since the first ten chapters only cover four days and most of that time he spends with Eric and Lily. He tends to soften around them + Gus a bit. He is pretty content with his life and doesn't hide that as much as he would have before. However, I was glad to get him actively talking with other people in chapter 11 so he could show a little more of his guarded and wicked side. Yes, I felt that Justin probably saw Gus on occasion and Brian probably knew about it. I briefly thought of making Gus undecided or Bi but I figured that if Gus was straight, Brian wouldn't mind and still love him. But he might be planning his talk a little more with Gus since Brian's sexual experience with women is limited in comparison to his experience with men. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: Tania (Anonymous) · Date: December 21, 2014 10:40 PM · On: Chapter 10: Mercer and Prince
Brian and Lilly that was so cute. Loving Molly she's so funny I really dislike Nathan when's the next chapter?
Author's Response: Poor Nathan, so many mixed feelings from the readers lol. I am hoping to finish it tonight and hopefully my beta gets it read tomorrow. So be looking for it in the next day or two.
Reviewer: Alois (Anonymous) · Date: December 19, 2014 10:04 AM · On: Chapter 8: Henry and Pierrepont
Hi Anne, I finally have a little time to catch up and as always, I love this. Love your description of home and especially Brian and his take on his life with Eric and Lily. Did I already tell you I was curious about where you're going? ;) great chapter. Thank you
Author's Response: Thank you, Alois! I just got back on to catch up with your story (finally. I have only been writing and not reading for the most part.) You will probably figure it out relatively soon. I have chapter 10 written, I think. I sent it to my beta. It covers all of Christmas morning. I am wanting to see how long the dinner scene ends up being to see if I should post it with Chapter 10 or just post it as a chapter all on its own. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: December 16, 2014 05:00 PM · On: Chapter 8: Henry and Pierrepont
so short i hate you!hovewer i like a lot brian and his partner...i like the way how they seem love each other deeply...it is real :sometimes you cannot just forget your first love but this doesn't mean you could't love deeply another person.I hope you the same with justin....right now seem like justin settled for less...i don't like that.I want love from him... for nathan.I think you will show that in christmas dinner! we need some true jelousy from brian....
Author's Response: Eek, I know I made it too short! That's why I waited so I could post both chapters 8 & 9. Hmmm, I feel that Brian will get jealous eventually. Next chapter will focus more on yearning and a couple of non-romantic angsty issues rather than jealousy. But a bit of jealousy will eventually happen! :) As for Justin settling for less, I think that the fact they haven't been together as long and their personality differences seem to keep them from having a deep understanding like Brian and Eric do. But Nathan does really love Justin. Eventually that will be really shown. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: mimosa1234 (Anonymous) · Date: December 16, 2014 10:51 AM · On: Chapter 8: Henry and Pierrepont
YOUR BACK..I REALLY ENJOY YOUR WRITING ,AND THIS STORY REALLY HAS ME WONDERING HOW YOUR GOING TO GET BRIEN AND JUSTIN BACK TOGETHER AGAIN...
Author's Response: I promised everyone they would officially get back together in the sequel. :) But they will have some pretty intense moments within this story. As always, thank you for reading!
Reviewer: Tash (Anonymous) · Date: December 16, 2014 08:40 AM · On: Chapter 8: Henry and Pierrepont
YES I BEEN WAITING LIKE FOREVER FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER. LOOKING AT YOUR NOTES CAN'T WAIT FOR THE DINNER IM SO EXCITED
Author's Response: I'm excited to write it! I just have a few key plot points planned for that chapter that I need to map out and there will be a lot of characters there I need to work with. And, of course, it will be long. So as soon as I get it written and I have my beta proof read it, I will post it immediately. Thanks again for reading!
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: December 12, 2014 11:50 PM · On: Chapter 7: Driggs and Grand
Hi Anne,
LOL I don't know if you are referring to a french movie in particular here, but it's funny because it made me think that my husband had begun to watch a french movie a few years back, about cannibalism and eww he couldn't watch it when he understood what it was about. Some scenario are weird sometimes ;)
Back to your story, I like what you reveal to us about Nathan here. I can totally see why Justin is so protective of him, without knowing his story. Interesting...And of course, I can't wait to see what will happen at the diner, with everybody here.
Great job! Thank you :)
Author's Response: Hi Alois! I am talking about a specific French film! Here is the imdb link: http://imdb.com/title/tt0337961/
I watched it with my roommate and it is pretty disgusting but one of those movies that is hard to stop watching due to the shock factor.
Yes, Nathan has a pretty dark history and Justin knows the details of it. You all shall eventually too, since I will write a flashback chapter dealing with how they met and how he ends up telling Justin. I am excited for dinner too. I have to write maybe two or three chapters before I get there. I have been pretty busy these past couple of days (don't think I have forgotten to read your story) so hopefully I get some written tonight.
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: December 12, 2014 04:16 PM · On: Chapter 6: Liberty and Church
Hi Anne, love the way you portray them in this chapter :) can't wait to know more
Author's Response: Yes, I felt I needed to show Brian and Eric's epic love since we already know B/J's epic love story :) Thanks for reading!
Anne
Reviewer: mimosa1233 (Anonymous) · Date: December 12, 2014 12:20 PM · On: Chapter 7: Driggs and Grand
WRITE FASTER .... I JUESS I CAN READY FASTER THAN YOU CAN WRITE CANT WAIT FOR NEXT CHAPTER
Author's Response: I am hoping to write chapter 8 tonight or tomorrow. I have a beta now so I will have her review it first before I post it, but it shouldn't be more than a couple of days before it is up. :)
Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: December 11, 2014 11:43 PM · On: Chapter 5: 67th and Park
It's intriguing to see that Eric seems ready to let Justin have a place in their life. He has to be very confident about his couple, his family, with good reasons. And you manage to show Brian's insecurity as well as his trust in his family, like he is sure that even if it disturbs him to see Justin again, his former lover is not a threat to what he had built with Eric and Lily. Is he wrong though? It seems that he could be...
I'm even more intrigued now ;)
Author's Response: We shall see! I think that Brian wanted to see Justin, since he did invite him to lunch. But there is no question that he loves Eric very much. It takes him by surprise that Eric is so understanding and gets along with Justin and I think that is what takes him off-guard because he wasn't expecting that haha
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: December 11, 2014 11:35 PM · On: Chapter 4: N 8th and Bedford
So, we discover Nathan. He seems like a nice enough guy, even if a bit immature maybe. But I agree with the general consensus who seem to think they are not really suited for each other. Interesting that Justin would have chosen this guy as a partner. How old is he? Twenty-three? Well, eager to see where you're taking us ;)
Author's Response: I told one reader he was 25 but I haven't decided yet, because I originally wanted to go a bit younger lol. Nathan and Justin aren't as far into their relationship as Brian and Eric are and I think Nathan's backstory leaves Justin feeling very protective of him. He feels very fond of him as well. However, I don't think he is IN love with Nathan like Nathan is in love with him. You will find that he has a little bit of a hero worshipping thing when it comes to Justin.
Thanks for the review!
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: December 11, 2014 11:06 PM · On: Chapter 3: 18th and 6th
Interesting to see that Eric and Justin seem to be relatively at ease with each other, while Brian is a little off somehow. I love the realistic way you are writing each character. Thank you!
Author's Response: Not a problem! Thank you again for reading!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: December 11, 2014 11:03 PM · On: Chapter 7: Driggs and Grand
I kind of feel bad for Nathan.
Author's Response: I do too, Anon. I do too. The first chapter I wrote him in, I didn't feel too much to him until his last line. He has a rather tragic backstory that not too many people know about. He has confided in Justin the most about his past though, and I think that is why Justin feels protective over him and fond of him, despite differences in personality.
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: December 11, 2014 10:50 PM · On: Chapter 2: E Houston and Essex
Eric seems to be a very nice man. It will be interesting to see how you're going to make the situation evolves between all characters involved. I personally can't wait to read it :)
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: December 11, 2014 10:43 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
So, yes, very interesting beginning! Off to read more :)
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: December 11, 2014 09:55 PM · On: Chapter 7: Driggs and Grand
Hi, Anne! First of all, I love the idea of naming chapters with addresses. Very unique and clever (BTW, you don't have to rename them "Chapter #," since the site will automatically number them for you). I do appreciate it when authors give their chapters titles, because it helps jog my memory as to whether or not I have already read the chapter. This is good for those of us who are mentally impaired - LOL!
As for Nathan...I still don't really see what Justin sees in him. I don't really visualize a lot of passion there between them, and frankly the guy seems kind of weird. I think it's funny how they just settled on a random movie in Netflix, but as Justin said why would you keep watching it if it totally grosses you out? It sounds like something traumatic happened to Nathan before he and Justin met; I imagine more about that will eventually be revealed (?).
I do think Justin was wrong to withhold the information about meeting Brian from him; I would have thought after the Ethan fiasco that he would have learned his lesson. I think the dinner at Emmett and Drew's may be quite interesting.
Looking forward to reading more. Thanks for the update! *Hugs* Kim
Author's Response: Ah, okay! I changed it after a couple of chapters so it would display right above the chapter text as well lol. Yes, I lived in NYC for a few years, so I am going from that knowledge. I am having fun picking the places out. I know more about it than I do about Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh is less than two hours away from me. I am from West Virginia and I recently moved back. You can imagine my excitement when I discovered QAF while living in NY and seeing that it took place in a city that was so close to where I lived (despite them filming in Toronto, not PA.) I may have screamed when Brian took Justin to WV to propose to him.
Ahhh, so many mixed feelings for Nathan. He is sort of quirky that's for sure. I am not really writing them to be compatible soul mates or anything. Justin feels protective over Nathan and cares about him enough to move in with him. But whether that is a good decision on his part will be revealed. I think part of why Justin is with Nathan is because he appreciates his oppenness and creativity, but he also can indulge that nurturing side of him by caring for Nathan. Nathan will start to question Justin's priorities when it comes to going forward with their relationship.
As for the random movie scene, that is based a little old roommate when we watched that exact french film. I feel like Nathan just had a, "I can handle this movie, damnit!" moment but ended up being sort of a wimp about it. :P
I think the dinner will be interesting too!
Thanks for reviewing and being such a cool admin! Hugs back! Anne
Reviewer: sweetc (Anonymous) · Date: December 11, 2014 08:52 PM · On: Chapter 7: Driggs and Grand
Only thing i hate about your story is that i want more more.....i absolutely love love this.i can't wait to read about this dinner....i would love to see nathan good enough to stand near Brian's new partner i don't want him less brillian.it's fair for justin to find someone special and good and. bright....i will always be britin but meantime i love seeing them with right person
Author's Response: That is so nice of you! Some people don't really like Nathan so far. I understand that Eric, in comparison, may be a better partner overall. But I don't think Nathan is a bad guy. He is not as mature as Justin but he is head over heels for him. I do think he tries his hardest to be the person Justin needs and might hero worship him a little due to something that happened before. He may not be as grown up and as understanding in comparison to Eric, but Nathan has an upsetting past that does hinder him at times and I hate that he, along with Brian, Justin, and Eric, is going to go through a hard time in the next several chapters. I do have a chapter planned out that is dedicated to when Justin and Nathan first met and how their first few months together progressed. That won't come for a while but I hope that it adds a lot to the Nathan character.
Thanks for reading! I hope to get the next chapter up in the next couple of days. I need to figure out the pacing of the story up until a certain point but it should be fine :)
Reviewer: reiselust161 (Signed) · Date: December 11, 2014 05:37 PM · On: Chapter 7: Driggs and Grand
I totally like the idea of it being longer :)
Author's Response: Good! Because I don't see how I am going to get where I need to end the first story in less than 20 chapters.
Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: reiselust161 (Signed) · Date: December 10, 2014 09:34 AM · On: Chapter 6: Liberty and Church
This is such a good storyline.
Poor Eric though that you never leave Justin out of sight *wink*
Author's Response: What can I say? Justin is a hard boyfriend to get over. Thank you for reading! I have chapter 7 partially written now so that should be up in the next day or two. :)
Reviewer: mimosa1234 (Anonymous) · Date: December 10, 2014 03:19 AM · On: Chapter 6: Liberty and Church
I like this story.but you have to remenber that JUSTIN WANTED A FAMIMY CHILDREN MONOGAMY ANF ALL TE THINGS THAT BRIAN GAVE TO ERIC ,,
WHAT A LAIR HE MADE JUSTIN THE CULPIT IN THIS LOVE STORY ..JUSTIN PUT UP WITH HIS BULL CRAP AND ALL THE TRCKS AND OTHER MAN THAT HE BROUNGT INTO THE LOFT ..WHAT A POOR EXCUSE FOR A LOVER TO SEND HIM AWAY6 AND PUT THE BLAME ON HIM FOR NOT STAYING AND PUTTING UP WITH HIS BULL CRAP/////
Author's Response: Hey, I am not arguing with you. I am just saying that sometimes people want different things when they go out on their own. Justin and Brian will have a confrontational scene about what Justin put up with and how it could make him confused about Brian changing his ways. Brian will not be completely blameless in this story. I don't blame Justin for being confused and wanting to develop an independent life in NYC either (within this story. Who knows for sure what happened after the series finale?) Justin put up with a lot from Brian. Brian knows this and Justin knows this.
Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 10, 2014 02:47 AM · On: Chapter 6: Liberty and Church
I love your Brian.He's grown up. At least the gang is not trying to mess it up for him, though at first I thought they would. Little Lily turned into the love of Brian's life. Who would have thought.
Author's Response: Yeah, I think that they all do care about him when it comes down to it. I think he has grown up enough and has seen that there have been times where he had let their opinion keep him from moving forward with things. He stood his ground and they came to accept his decision and welcome Eric into their circle. They are probably multi-shippers when it comes to B/E or B/J. They just want everything to turn out for the best. Lily is very special to Brian. He loves her more than anyone in the world (with the exception of Gus.) Since he got to raise Lily, I think she really uncovered a more open and loving side to him.
Thank you for reading and commenting!
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 10, 2014 01:25 AM · On: Chapter 5: 67th and Park
Good that Eric isn't the jealous type.
Author's Response: Yes, it definitely is! Eric does feel mostly secure in his relationship with Brian. He has been aware of Brian's feelings for his first love and accepted it because he is aware of Brian's feelings for him too. He believes in talking things out. But that doesn't mean he won't let his emotions get to him over upcoming events. I think that makes this story even harder to write.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 10, 2014 01:19 AM · On: Chapter 4: N 8th and Bedford
Hard to think of Justin as the older one in the relationship. Like it though
Author's Response: I thought about making them even farther apart in age. I think it was a nice change for Justin in the first couple of stages of their relationship. He sort of took on the mentor role with Nathan and I think that is partly why he feels fondly towards him, despite their differences in personality.
Reviewer: Astrid (Signed) · Date: December 10, 2014 12:08 AM · On: Chapter 6: Liberty and Church
Nice long chapter, thanks. No wonder Brian moved on - should he instead spend the rest on his life being miserable, as Justin clearly wanted something else at a given moment? It's understandable though that he did, because when you're in your early twenties you don't always want to say "yes, I want to be with you and only with you for a rest - or a significant part - of my life". And this is how life works, sometimes there is a conflict that cannot be resolved easily. So I like that your story is life-imitating instead of presenting wishful thinking that there's always a one possible ridiculously romantic* happy end out there, because sometimes there are more options. I mean I love reading B-J happy endings, but it's good to read other things in between too.
On the other hand I enjoy the occasional remarks about Justin having a special place in Brian's hearth, no matter what happens and even when/if they are apart. Because it's perfectly possible to love more than 2 people, it's a very stupid concept that we only can love one person throughout our live. And I write all this being a huge B/J fan, practically addicted to them since I discovered QAF a couple of months ago, so don't care about some too critical comments that I see belov. :)
*choosing of words not accidential ;)
How many chapters do you think this story will have?
Author's Response: Oh don't worry, I don't mind the "sad" anon. I am 90% sure he is also commenting on my story on Ao3 as well. I am one to just move on if I don't like the direction a fic is going, but that's just me :P
With Justin in this story, I think that the physical separation from Brian did change his feelings on that kind of commitment right away. That and going to New York. New York is an exciting place to live, especially if you are an outgoing and creative person like Justin. I am guessing he made a new group of friends and started separating himself from Pittsburgh. And not a lot of young creative or professional types settle down that young when they live there (But I am speaking from personal experience and observation. I was living there for 4 and half years until June.) So I think the separation, Justin thinking Brian was going through something and wanting something he was not going to want in the future, and the type of environment New York is to a young person all took a part of why Justin wasn't ready to settle down after all. Just with this story though. Maybe I will write another story one day with a Britin grand wedding :) But, besides the sequel to this story, I have a crack!fic oneshot and an AU where Melanie chooses Brian to be the father instead of Michael in mind. They will both be more immediately B/J oriented, rather than a slow burn.
I am glad you don't mind the complications life brings in this story! I feel that you can fall in love more than once, you can be friends with past significant others, and you can find your way back to previous ones if life allows you to. When I started writing this, it was hard for me to get it down at first because B/J have become one of my favorite pairings of all time, even though I have known them for less than a year. But I wanted to try to add something different to the fandom.
I am thinking this story will end up being around 16-18 chapters. But I am not completely sure. It may end sooner than that or it may go to 20s. If I what I have planned stays the same though, I am guessing it will be in the upper teens.
Thanks for reading!
Anne
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: December 09, 2014 11:45 PM · On: Chapter 6: Liberty and Church
Hi, Anne - all caught up (until you post another one - ha!). I admit this is painful for me as a dyed-in-the-wool B/J shipper. But it's hard not to like Eric. It's also going to be hard to see him get hurt. I do wonder how you will change the dynamics here from Brian being in a stable, loving relationship with Eric and with a child, to being back with Justin eventually. I do think Brian got the better of the deal with his partner than Justin; you're going to have to convince me that Nathan has some good qualities first - ha!
Thanks for the updates! Will be looking forward to the rest of your story. *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: Hi Kim! - Yes, I totally understand. It was painful when I wrote the first chapter and to get into the mindset of Brian and Justin not being together anymore. But I got myself to like Eric a lot. Nathan, while not a bad guy, is not as awesome as Eric. It is going to take time to get to B/J. When I finish this story, I will explain my reasons for the cliffhanger that I am going to leave it on and my reasons for why I felt it was the way it had to end (until the next installment that is.)
Thank you for reading and for being such an attentive an interactive admin! Hugs to you too! Anne
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: December 09, 2014 11:23 PM · On: Chapter 4: N 8th and Bedford
Hi, Anne - playing catch up on your story; you're posting them faster than I have time to read them - ha! Okay, I'm having a hard time really liking Nathan here. In the one breath, Justin states he loves him, but then I don't really read anything that positive trait-wise about the guy. In fact, pretty much everything is something I wouldn't like about him, so I'm not sure how Justin was even attracted to him. That being said, I think it was a big mistake not to tell Nathan about Brian, but then again, he sounds like the type to queen out in jealousy. But nevertheless, that never seems like a good idea to hide something like that. Aaaargh! LOL!
Thanks for the post - onto the next chapter! *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: I'm not sure Justin loves Nathan, at least not in the sense he loved Brian. I think fond or even somewhat attached may be a better description. Nathan is probably fun and encourages Justin when it comes to his work. However, I feel like things have plateaued some within Justin's feelings for him. He has gotten too comfortable with how things are and hasn't met anyone that he feels the need to pursue. I may give them a background chapter or just mention how they met, It might make Nathan more sympathetic. I think Justin met Nathan when he was a bit lonely as well and Nathan livened things up, but gave him independence. I am going to try to bring a few decent qualities out in Nathan, but Eric is definitely the real catch out of the two lol.
And yes, Nathan is definitely the type to queen out! He would probably keep himself mostly composed since Eric was there and Eric is who he is to Brian, but it definitely would have gotten him in a mood lolol
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 09, 2014 08:55 PM · On: Chapter 3: 18th and 6th
Eric seems nice. Wonder where you are heading with this. Love Lily.
Author's Response: It shall be revealed gradually. I am aiming for this story to slowly simmer and have an explosive ending.
Reviewer: Jen (Anonymous) · Date: December 09, 2014 04:57 PM · On: Chapter 6: Liberty and Church
Great chapter !! It was funny and so sweet at the same time.
eagerly waiting for the next one :)
xoxo
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it! I wanted to show the progression of Brian and Eric's relationship and how Brian felt when it came to significant moments in his life with him. Next one should be up in a couple of days. :) Thank you for reading and commenting!
Reviewer: sad (Anonymous) · Date: December 09, 2014 08:31 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
im so hurt that im thinking to stop reading on midnight wishper...n pls for god sake dont call urself as b/j fan becos its a big fat lie i read many b/othr stories before recently alios but your is very hurting n please stop this story hear or remove this chapter vert expecting b/j love n u showed us with your story that justin is just a trick to brian seriousl very hurt............
Author's Response: I warn at the beginning of my story that it will take time to return to each other. It will happen eventually. I never EVER say Justin is just a trick to Brain. Justin is the love of Brian's life canonically. This story is being written to say you can have more than one love in your life and that will be a conflict for Brian when Justin returns to his life. I don't think you have been reading my story very closely, but I am sorry you feel this way.
Reviewer: Tash (Anonymous) · Date: December 09, 2014 12:51 AM · On: Chapter 5: 67th and Park
Oh no u made Eric top brian lol I'm sorry Justin fan here I like this chapter but the toppy Eric
Author's Response: Lol! Well, Brian DID say it was okay. The text was a preventive measure in case things with Eric and Justin didn't go smoothly and even though they did, Eric just wanted to take him up on the offer. Most men would jump at the chance to be trusted by Brian Kinney enough to get to top him. And I understand your Justin and Britin loving heart. I have similar feelings which is odd since I am writing this particular tale :P
Reviewer: Jen (Anonymous) · Date: December 08, 2014 11:57 PM · On: Chapter 5: 67th and Park
Short but nice !! and the previous one too :)
I liked Eric so far. much more than I like poor Nathan even if i know id have a hard time explaining why if asked.
Looking forward to the next one :)
xoxo
Author's Response: Me too! I don't know if it is because I spent more time fleshing Eric out in my head since he plays a bigger part overall or I just like his personality. I really do love how Eric has turned out and I really don't want to hurt him because he does love Brian and Brian does love him, probably about as much as he loves Justin. But I do feel bad for Nathan. He is young and I feel like Justin is his first mature relationship. He is head over heels for the man in his own way. And Justin obviously cares about Nathan and even loves the guy but the love he has for Nathan isn't near to what he felt/still feels for Brian. Sigh. I think I live on slowly building up complicated situations where everyone will get hurt.
Reviewer: Astrid (Signed) · Date: December 08, 2014 09:25 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Thanks for the assurance of getting them back together eventually, now I can read in peace of mind :D There are enough fluffy stories out there, your's is exceptional. Just don't stop writing, there are also too many unfinished good stories... :)
Author's Response: Don't worry, i have no intention of quitting! I feel too attached to the story to quit now. I especially want to see how people will react when it comes to the cruel cliffhanger I end this first story on but we have a ways to get there first. I can't wait to get home to edit and post chapter 6. It is almost 7000 and will almost double my story length. I think the reason I feel so protective of Eric and feel bad about what I am going to put him through is due to this chapter. It will tell the love story of B/E.
Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: December 08, 2014 05:48 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Bonjour Anne,
je n.ai pas encore lu ton histoire mais elle m'intrigue deja car le thème m'intéresse beaucoup. Nos histoires ont un point commun car j'écris une fiction où Brian est engagé pendant un temps avec un autre homme et j'ai vu ton commentaire à propos d'une personne un peu pressante dirons-nous sur B/J. Si tu le permets, je vais t'ecrire un message plus détaillé en privé :) en tout cas, tu as tout mon soutien et plus encore. Si je peux faire quoique ce soit n'hesites pas. Et j'ai vraiment hâte de lire ton histoire ;)
Bien Amicalement
Author's Response: Bien sûr ! Ne hésitez pas à me envoyer un message . Juste pour que vous le savez, je ne parle pas français . Ce est écrit par Google Translate . Je suis désolé si il est écrit maladroitement. Merci pour votre commentaire.
Reviewer: Astrid (Signed) · Date: December 08, 2014 04:02 PM · On: Chapter 4: N 8th and Bedford
I like your story a lot, please keep writing! It's good to see a situation rarely happening in the QAF-stories, I mean Brian involved with someone else, but I hope we will all see the reunion sooner or later, like you promised.
Author's Response: Brian and Justin will definitely eventually get back together. But it will take a long time for it to officially happen. Like the sequel. Although, things will happen within this story that are definitely B/J oriented. One of my readers on Ao3 is very upset with me because I am not bending to his/her will by not getting B/J together asap and by implying that Brian might bottom once in a while with someone else. I feel bad but I have a vision that needs to be played out a bit first! :( Thank you for commmenting and reading! I am glad you are enjoying it so far!
Reviewer: jane (Anonymous) · Date: December 08, 2014 03:34 PM · On: Chapter 4: N 8th and Bedford
I'm hooked, please keep writing and always, but always, complete a story.
Author's Response: Don't worry! I have every intention of completing it! I am focused on being a writer and I believe that writing this will help me with the writer's block I have been experiencing. It hasn't been quite as bad in the last month or so, but after coming up with this idea and actually typing it out, it has really exercised that part of my mind. I am so glad you are enjoying it.
Reviewer: Tash (Anonymous) · Date: December 08, 2014 12:20 PM · On: Chapter 4: N 8th and Bedford
I really enjoyed this chapter. I'm already disliking Nathan lol1
Author's Response: Yeah, it was hard for me to write him. I like Eric better than Nathan, if I had to choose lolol. I don't think he is a bad person or anything. Like, he doesn't deserve to get his heart broken. He is just a bit insecure, immature, and not really meant to be with Justin. Thank you for your kind words and I hope you enjoy the rest of the story!
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: December 07, 2014 11:46 PM · On: Chapter 3: 18th and 6th
Hi, Anne! So the current partner, and the ex-partner meet.;) I have to echo the other reader; I was a little surprised their meeting not only went smoothly, but they seem to be getting along so well. I would have expected some undercurrent of jealousy between the two of them, but perhaps that is being disguised at the moment.;) Lily is a real hoot! Love the name, BTW.
Oh, and I'm glad you mentioned you changed the name of the story, or I would have thought I was going a little nuts - ha! Looking forward to how this plays out and to getting some more background on Justin's partner, as well as how B & J wound up with other men. Thanks for the update. *Hugs* ~Kim
Author's Response: I think there is probably a little jealousy. I feel that both of them think enough time has passed so they should be at least open to being nice to each other. Eric feels secure in his relationship and Justin is with someone plus, despite what he feels, he doesn't feel any right over Brian. Of course feelings will get in the way later in the story and Eric won't feel quite as okay with Justin and probably rightfully so. Next chapter will give a little background info on Nathan, the chapter after will cover Brian and Eric's conversation once they get home, and chapter 6 will be the almost 7000 word chapter that is already written, detailing Brian and Eric's history. I am actually pretty proud of it but I don't know how you all will feel about it since everyone on here is a B/J shipper so it might be hard to see Brian actively falling for someone else and happily building a life with someone.
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: December 07, 2014 09:25 PM · On: Chapter 3: 18th and 6th
I am really enjoying this story a lot I never expected Eric and Justin to hit it off. I am sure Brian doesn't know what to make of this! Very different premise here. Can't wait to read more. It helps to know that Brian will eventually get back with Justin! Hehe.
Author's Response: Thank you, anon! I think making them get along might make things more conflicting for all involved., especially since Brian does truly love Eric but his feelings for Justin can no longer be buried and forgotten about since he is about to become an active part in his life once again. What I have written so far even makes me conflicted about who Brian should end up with (it will be Justin, don't worry) because I don't want to hurt Eric either, but then I do because angst and heartache will occur. Thank you for the review! I should have more up tonight or tomorrow. :)
Reviewer: Jen (Anonymous) · Date: December 07, 2014 06:31 PM · On: Chapter 3: 18th and 6th
Nice chapter!!more peaceful than I had imagined though ;)
Is Lily Brians biological daughter ? Maybe youve mentioned it already n I missed it...
Cant wait for the next one
xoxo
Author's Response: Thank you! Yeah, I will show a little bit of tension in chapter four on the meeting when they get back to the apartment. I wanted it to be more of a struggle for Brian in this chapter, while Eric and Justin actively were trying to be friendly towards each other. Eric feels secure in his relationship at the moment so he doesn't feel threatened when it comes to his place in Brian's life. Not in a cocky way, but they really have a strong bond and have worked on their issues together.
I will mention who Lily's biological father is in chapter 5, which will be up in two days. Thanks for reading! :)
Reviewer: Tash (Anonymous) · Date: December 07, 2014 09:38 AM · On: Chapter 3: 18th and 6th
love this chapter justin and Eric hitting it off pretty well. I just can't wait when the jealousy comes in
Author's Response: Glad you are enjoying it! Yes, jealousy and confliction will definitely come into play.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 03, 2014 05:03 PM · On: Chapter 2: E Houston and Essex
He probably should be thankful to Justin. It appears that Brian is more open then he used to be. He even says I love you! That Lily is a pistol. I'm surprised Brian hasn't had a heart attack. Can't wait to see how the lunch goes.
Author's Response: Yes, he definitely should. Eric is a rather logical guy when it comes to exes. People may be surprised how he reacts to Justin reentering Brian's life. Lily is loosely based off the little sister of one of my close friends (who is now her custodial parent. Very sad story, their parents died within weeks of each other.) She is 10 now but I have known her since she was born. She has always been very outgoing, quirky, spontaneous, and hyper. She tends to shock her sister sometimes though by riding into her room on a scooter at 2 in the morning and claim that she was bored and couldn't sleep.
Reviewer: soirsagrey (Anonymous) · Date: December 03, 2014 03:30 PM · On: Chapter 2: E Houston and Essex
First of all: It is so nice to see a new writer coming into the fold.
You've got a good flowy style of writing. Easy to read with good imagery.
I'm curious how you will let Justin react to Brians new beau and vice versa.
Very curious. Looking forward to the rest of your story.
XOXO
Soirsa
Author's Response: Thank you for the warm welcome! I think people will be surprised how the relationships between all three of them unfold. Glad you are enjoying it so far!
Anne
Reviewer: Tash (Anonymous) · Date: December 03, 2014 07:36 AM · On: Chapter 2: E Houston and Essex
im so excited can't wait for the next chapter
Author's Response: I am glad you are enjoying it so far! I am excited to get the next chapter on the site. I should be able to get it written on friday and posted early saturday morning.
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: December 02, 2014 11:36 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
wow, this is an incredible idea! can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Thanks, anon! New chapter is up now. I can't to put up the next one now that I am mostly done with the narrative portion.
Reviewer: Frayach (Anonymous) · Date: December 02, 2014 01:22 AM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Hi Annie,
One other quick thing - I second Predec2's thoughts about a banner. It helps advertise your story and make it easier to follow. I'd offer to make you one, but my banner skills are rough at best. You may want to ask Predec2 for some references for banner-makers you could contact. Your story deserves as much attention as it can get and banners really help :)
Author's Response: I will definitely look into it and try to have someone make one next week. :) It would have to be something subtle and tasteful, i guess. Sometimes I get put off by banners and and think a few come off as cheesy and sometimes I can't stop looking at how beautiful some if of then are. I am in the process of learning about them and if you guys think a banner will help my story and make it easier to spot and make it more likely to be read, then I will definitely get on that! Thank you for the advice!
Reviewer: JAZZEPOET (Signed) · Date: December 01, 2014 07:47 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
First off I would like to say welcome to Whispers my friend :) In regards to your story, I will respectfully save all of my comments until you've completed it and I can read it in it's entirety. Nothing personal, I just have a really tough time reading stories with this type of dynamic and level of angst.
Author's Response: It is completely fine and thank you for letting me know you are reading! This story, while it might be a bit angsty for people who want Brian and Justin together asap, is not filled with heartache and sadness. I have decided for sure that I am doing a sequel and that this first story might end up a little bit longer than what I planned (after I originally planned a one-shot that is.) But the sequel is the one you will really have to watch out for when it comes to the angst.
Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: December 01, 2014 07:13 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
I hope you're a fast writer because I'm very curious about Eric too :)
Author's Response: Aw, thank you! I am going to try to get some writing in tonight and it might be up tomorrow but, like I said in previous reviews, at the very latest sunday! Eric is a good guy. I am aiming to not villainize Brian and Justin's significant others, even though I am a Britin shipper.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 01, 2014 05:42 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Wow. Things certainly have changed. And I can see it happening this way. When's the next chapter?
Author's Response: That is so kind of you to say! The next chapter is tomorrow at the earliest and Sunday at the absolute latest. I am going to NYC this week to visit some friends from college, so I may be able to write tonight after work and update when I get internet service (staying at my dad's since he is closer to the bus station. He doesn't have internet smh) or updating when I get back from my trip.
Reviewer: Frayach (Anonymous) · Date: December 01, 2014 04:48 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
This is an intriguing start! I'm interested to see where you'll take it.
Author's Response: Thank you! I am always nervous posting my writing or even giving it to my friends to read so this means a lot!
Reviewer: Tagsit (Anonymous) · Date: December 01, 2014 03:41 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Always happy to see new authors joining our ranks. Welcome! TAG
Author's Response: And thank you for welcoming me with open arms! - Annie
Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: December 01, 2014 01:10 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Hi, Anne! Let me echo Bob's sentiment, and welcome you officially to the site! Always exciting to have a new writer on here.;) I learned about QAF long after it was off the air, too, and still love these two characters.;)
This is a great beginning! Wow, Brian with a daughter - and apparently a partner, too. And I am like you; I like to think Brian would eventually outgrow the 'club boy' persona, and - partly through Justin's influence - evolve perhaps into something like your character, so I don't think this would be implausible in the future.
Love fics that center at least partly around Christmas, so I will definitely be looking forward to the rest of this! Let Bob or me know if you need any help with anything; we have a lot of wonderful banner makers on here, for example, if you would like one to go with your story, and do not have one already lined up. Just shoot us an email or respond in your reply if so.;) *Hugs* ~Kim, Admin
Author's Response: Oh thank you so much! I feel like I should write another chapter first (and properly introduce Eric) before I get a banner maker but if anyone has any interest in making one then that would be so flattering to me and so kind of them. The next chapter should be up by Sunday at the absolute latest. I am going to New York (went to college there and lived there for almost five years) to visit some friends and possibly go see The Elephant Man with Scott Lowell, which is exciting but leaves little time for writing. But I may write another chapter on the bus so you may see a new chapter by tomorrow or Wednesday :)
And I do think Brian was more or less ready to settle down, or at least have a high level of commitment than he already had with Justin. I wish they had been a little more gradual with it in the fifth season but then again, Brian has been known to be impulsive before so maybe his 180 on marriage was in character.
Reviewer: Bob (Signed) · Date: December 01, 2014 12:16 PM · On: Chapter 1: 34th and 7th
Welcome to Midnight Whispers. Don't freak out if the number of readers and reviews seem small at first. The weekends are our best time for hits.
bob, admin
Author's Response: I am happy with small amount I have so far. Thank you for welcoming me :)
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