What a fantastic closure to a magnificent story. Thank you so much for letting me in on this journey with you dear Kin. This epic story may have ended but I'm sure your Brian and Justin are on their way to a new chapter in life (and who knows? they might even get married LEGALLY now, if they so wish, at one point down the line.) *hugs* V. p.s LOOVe those beautiful inserts of lyrics and images you so beautifully embroidered all through this story. I couldn't figure out where's last one is from. I mean the one last B/J image after that brilliant line- When I surfaced from my post-orgasmic coma, he was fused to me, his right hand over my heart. I was shocked that I’d covered it with my left
I can't remember it from any B/J scene from all 5 seasons of the show. I hope you don't mind my asking but... did you make this image yourself? If so it's totally stunning... and kinda snagable ;)
Oh, Kin. I don't know whether to be celebrating such a beautiful ending or mourning the fact that it is finished.
A wonderful ending to a wonderful fic.
For one brief moment, he hated them all, hated their careless rejection of this man who did not deserve to be rejected.
Yes, that sums up how I feel so often about Brian's "friends".
(Maybe it also explains how I feel about certain R/L people as well.)
What I love most about this fic (and its predecesssor) is that your Justin sees all of Brian's flaws; he doesn't pull a Michael or a Lindsay - pretending to "love him anyway", he challenges Brian when he's being a dick but he also truly accepts him. He knows Brian is never going to be the easy comfortable option, but he also recognises that he isn't either.
And he values the difficult facets of Brian's character, and, for that matter, of his own. That's why, just like he said way back when, he's "the most mature person" Brian knows.
Oh, thanks, Wren! *shakes head* I can't believe how long it took me to finish it. I think from now on, I'll finish fics before posting them. IMO, Deb and Michael did love Brian, each in their own warped way. But I feel that their love was not only conditional, their relationship w/ him was more dysfunctionally symbiotic (if that makes any sense).
One thing I wanted to show in this was Justin's strength and how he had grown. I hope that came across.
Again, thank you for your lovely comment. I truly appreciate it!
Hi, my friend - was so delighted but also sad to see an update to your amazing story, b/c I knew it was the end. You are such a gifted writer, Kin. The imagery and way you word things is masterful, and I think you portrayed B and J - and especially Brian's vulnerability - so well in this story. And that manip! OMG, beautiful, and just the way I like to think an older B/J would look, still in love.
THANK YOU for this truly enjoyable story. I love the way you write. *Hugs* ~Kim
Oh,thank you so much, Kim, for your comment! *shakes head* I really can't believe it took so long to finish. In addition to one thing or another always getting in the way, I was very frustrated with way the fic was coming along, and I was constantly revising and editing. *sigh* I think I have to lay off the long fics for a little while. At least now maybe I can finish all of my unfinished fics! I'm really so pleased you enjoyed the fic and the pic! *hugs*
This was fantastic! I loved the honest, no frills discussion they had throughout the story. Justin really stood up to Brian and convinced him of his worth and their strength as a couple. You did such a great job with keeping them true to their personalities. I hope you will continue writing in the fandom.
Thanks so much!I really wanted to show how much both of them had grown as individuals and as a couple who could make it work if given a chance.
"You did such a great job with keeping them true to their personalities." I've said in the past that's one of the nicest compliments I receive so thank you for that.
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LOOVe those beautiful inserts of lyrics and images you so beautifully embroidered all through this story.
I couldn't figure out where's last one is from. I mean the one last B/J image after that brilliant line-
When I surfaced from my post-orgasmic coma, he was fused to me, his right hand over my heart. I was shocked that I’d covered it with my left
I can't remember it from any B/J scene from all 5 seasons of the show. I hope you don't mind my asking but... did you make this image yourself? If so it's totally stunning... and kinda snagable ;)
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A wonderful ending to a wonderful fic.
For one brief moment, he hated them all, hated their careless rejection of this man who did not deserve to be rejected.
Yes, that sums up how I feel so often about Brian's "friends".
(Maybe it also explains how I feel about certain R/L people as well.)
What I love most about this fic (and its predecesssor) is that your Justin sees all of Brian's flaws; he doesn't pull a Michael or a Lindsay - pretending to "love him anyway", he challenges Brian when he's being a dick but he also truly accepts him. He knows Brian is never going to be the easy comfortable option, but he also recognises that he isn't either.
And he values the difficult facets of Brian's character, and, for that matter, of his own. That's why, just like he said way back when, he's "the most mature person" Brian knows.
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Thank you kin.
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ALL. FIFTY. STATES.
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One thing I wanted to show in this was Justin's strength and how he had grown. I hope that came across.
Again, thank you for your lovely comment. I truly appreciate it!
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Beautiful ending.
I could come up with plenty of cliches but I'Il settle for winners all around.
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THANK YOU for this truly enjoyable story. I love the way you write. *Hugs* ~Kim
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"You did such a great job with keeping them true to their personalities." I've said in the past that's one of the nicest compliments I receive so thank you for that.
LOL! My list of unfinished fics is quite long!
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