When I receive a compliment from an author I admire, it always gives me the warm fuzzies! Thank you so much, Wren, for your lovely words! I truly appreciate your comment. *g* Maybe my gazillion pages of re-writes worked a little. *shakes head* I wish there were a patch (like there is to stop smoking) to turn off my obsessive, compulsive need to re-do sentences every which way imaginable until I'm satisfied. *g* Any wonder why I'm such a slow writer.
A very good chapter, and it makes me think - maybe it's because I barely read some BJ anymore: I struggled at the "it's your choice"- part and noticed that inwardly I felt a real rush of anger: wtf!?!? It's your choice - like a "whatever" is such a sign of indifference, and for the first time ever I pictured Brian and had "this" scene in my mind I saw Justin's reaction the only right one to do: leaving. I guess I was blindsided by my emotions for Brian at earlier times and had so much blame for Justin.... But now, hearing him say that he'll be gone forever I say "of course
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*g* You're such a sweetheart! *nods in agreement w/your comment* While it was a typical 'Brian' thing to say, to shift responsibility to Justin, to make it seem as if whatever Justin decided, he'd be okay with it, I don't think even he realized the deeper meaning of his flippant "it's your choice." I've always thought that his need for Justin was greater than Justin's need for him. And by Justin growing up and learning to live on his own (which Brian wanted) and laying it on the line, Brian knows he's out of options. And it's 'his' choice now, hence "flight or fight."
"I don't want to even guess how often you twisted and turned each word..." Ha! My folder of rejects is huge! For some reason, I was obsessed with this chapter and there were times I had to walk away from it to straighten out my perspective.
As usual, thanks so much, Pet! I'm always thrilled to read your take on my writing! *hugs*
I've been told by a little birdie who knows my taste in fics that I would love this story. I have it bookmarked and will read it as soon as life calms down a bit :)
Thank you so much for posting this astounding, heartbreaking chapter - I loved it! LOVE how you describe Brian and Justin's relationship, how Justin always doesn't let Brian get off the hook just like that, and insists on making him fight for them, too. It constantly pissed me off how easily Brian was always ready to let go - as if he was almost glad for everything to be over, so he didn’t have to worry about it anymore. He can be infuriating. I love him, I admire him, but he is so stubborn and insecure sometimes! If I were Justin, I'd lose my mind.
They needed this conversation - now I can’t wait to see what Brian will do. It was so beautifully written, so emotional, I savored every word.
Beautiful chapter, I'm so happy you updated, thank you so much for it and for not forgetting us! I’m looking forward to the next one!
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Loved this chapter, Kin.
You’re so full of shit, I’m surprised you can walk.
BWAHAHA!
With tentacles of an empty future tightening their grasp, the watershed moment sent him reeling.
Oh, Brian! *sniffles*
And ...
"... Because for an emotionally stunted, controlling narcissist, you do too many unselfish, altruistic things.”
Might be the best single sentence description of the fascinating enigma that is Brian Kinney that I've ever read.
Loved it, Kin. Truly loved it.
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*nods in agreement w/your comment* While it was a typical 'Brian' thing to say, to shift responsibility to Justin, to make it seem as if whatever Justin decided, he'd be okay with it, I don't think even he realized the deeper meaning of his flippant "it's your choice." I've always thought that his need for Justin was greater than Justin's need for him. And by Justin growing up and learning to live on his own (which Brian wanted) and laying it on the line, Brian knows he's out of options. And it's 'his' choice now, hence "flight or fight."
"I don't want to even guess how often you twisted and turned each word..." Ha! My folder of rejects is huge! For some reason, I was obsessed with this chapter and there were times I had to walk away from it to straighten out my perspective.
As usual, thanks so much, Pet! I'm always thrilled to read your take on my writing! *hugs*
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They needed this conversation - now I can’t wait to see what Brian will do. It was so beautifully written, so emotional, I savored every word.
Beautiful chapter, I'm so happy you updated, thank you so much for it and for not forgetting us! I’m looking forward to the next one!
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