[Report This]Date: Aug 25, 2020 7:18 pm Title: Chapter 19
So the honeymoon is coming to a close. Justin is making the ruthless, hard man become a little more human... give him time, he may even become - dare I say 'nice'? NAH... Not Likely.
Good ending to a good story,
HUGS ~Cathy
Author's Response:
Haha. Yeah, I doubt even Justin can transform Brian into 'Mr. Nice Guy' especially in this story. LOL. I'm glad you enjoyed this story, Cathy. I'm not sure what's next, so a few one-shots while I not only figure that question out, but have a day off to look it over.
Thanks for your comments!
Hugs,
Janet
[Report This]Date: Aug 25, 2020 8:48 am Title: Chapter 18
It could have been kind of funny if during the backroom and subsequent encounter between Brian and Justin in Babylon, if Justin would have said:
"You want me, Mr. Kinney? Lower your pants and turn to the wall."
He could have at least seen if Brian wanted him that bad... Justin may not have gone through with it, but he'd have known if Brian was serious, or if he was still playing a game.
Which brings me to Gardner. I'm not so sure he wouldn't prostitute an employee out just to get a lucrative account. And his: And if you do... I don't want to know about it, is almost like giving his permission. Oh well, I'm sure he didn't get the account in the long run, and had regrets for pushing Justin into it. Knowing that, I'm not so sure Gardner would even allow Justin to finish out his two weeks... many employers will let an employee go after they give their notice, and I can almost see Gardner doing that.
It would have been very entertaining if Brian and Justin had gotten married in Pittsburgh and took a little stroll in their wedding finery and walked by Ethan busking on a street corner. (Yeah, I'm kind of cruel that way.) LOL... Oh heck, maybe Brian can send him a certified letter with the newspaper clipping detailing their elaborate shindig... LOL... (Can you tell I don't really like the chin rat?)
Well, looking forward to the epilogue and next story... not much else new to read these days...
HUGS ~Cathy
Author's Response:
Haha, yes. That would have been a fun plot idea. I'm not sure Brian in this 'verse would go that far, but maybe if he became desperate - LOL.
Yes, I wouldn't be surprised with Vance. He's definitely a cold one. I think he would expect Justin to go over and beyond even in an unprofessional way to secure the client. I highly doubt Vance got anything from Brian. It was clear that Brian didn't like him, and he was really just using the opportunity to have a good connection with Justin. Which it definitely worked out. I think if Vance did have Justin work the two weeks it would be more as a punishment knowing that he really just wanted to be finished and starting his new and wonderful life with Brian.
The epilogue should be coming very soon, hopefully I can get it posted today. Another story will be coming within the next day or two. I'm not going in any particular order really, so I guess we'll see what's next. Lol.
Thanks for commenting, Cathy.
Hugs,
Janet
[Report This]Date: Aug 23, 2020 11:53 am Title: Chapter 15
Wow, three chapters! Lucky for us readers... anyway...
It's a little difficult trying to leave a review as if I've never read the story and know the outcome - although granted, I don't remember all the details - so I try to leave them as if just reading it for the first time. There are a few of your stories I haven't read yet, but even reviewing them when they are completed, is a little redundant in and of itself, until the finale. That said...
At least Justin acknowledged Ethan still didn't have to sleep with the hustler, a scenario Brian set up and paid for, but he needs to realize this wasn't someone who appoached Ethan and just offered themselves because he was paid to sleep with him, Ethan WILLINGLY PAID him for the sex. HUGE difference.
And now back at Vangard, Justin is going to essentially do what Brian did with him. Doing what Gardner has requested of him in regards to Kyle - both of these instances are underhanded - and the result would be a higher position and paid increase for Justin. Gardner did tell him he could get another junior art director, so Justin didn't have to play the underhanded game where the outcome will promote him. Double standard.
And lastly, to paraphrase from Dirty Dancing... how after being in Brian's bed all those numerous times, did Justin think he could walk away and never feel like that again? It's only time... (Ha! gotta love how my mind came up with that one.) LOL... Hmm, they should have have used that one in canon after he left Ethan, right? (It must be too early in the morning to be reading; it's only afterr 6:30.)
HUGS ~Cathy
Author's Response:
Yes, three chapters - LOL. I don't have time every day to do that, but when I do, I try. I am trying to get this posted so I can move to another story, and it's getting close now.
I see what you mean. It is different reading and reviewing when the story is new to you. Sometimes, though, you discover something new on a second read, much like when you watch a movie or TV show. Hopefully, those things stand out when it happens. Lol.
One good thing was definitely resolved, and that was Justin being finished with Ethan. I don't think it would matter what happened with him and Brian in the future. He would never take Ethan back, no matter what Ethan thinks about that. And yes, the events at Vangard are a bit of a double standard. Despite how he protested at first, he still agreed. I know he needs his job and Vance kind of backed him into a corner, but with his talent, he could get a job anywhere.
Yes, it's only time. Haha. That's a good one. They did use that in the show too. I guess great minds always think alike.
More to come soon. Thanks for commenting, Cathy. I appreciate that. :)
Hugs,
Janet
[Report This]Date: Aug 22, 2020 12:04 pm Title: Chapter 12
Ethan, you are a fool, little boy, to have challenged Brian... I just hope he remembers he brought all this on himself. And his cockiness just grates on my nerves. I can only think of one, maybe two, stories I've actually liked the little weasel.
You had commented about the 'methods' Brian used... Well, I guess I don't see anything he did as wrong. He simply put the temptation in Ethan's path. It was Ethan's choice and Ethan's decision to bring the hustler to his room, knowing he could get caught.
So, if Ethan is extricated from Justin's life, it's his own fault. Now, if he'd picked up a rich billionaire, instead of a hustler - who might have contracted God knows what - different scenario. (Well, at least in my mind.) LOL...
Thanks for the update... I've started reading Insatible... really liking it so far... so I guess it's back to that.
HUGS ~Cathy
Author's Response:
I agree. I never seem to write Ethan in a good light, but in that I stay true to my beleifs. Typically, I write the characters as I see them, and Ethan is very easy to vilify. I tend to always have the same anti-characters, and I guess that's why. LOL.
Certainly, the Brian of this 'verse particularly would find his methods unacceptable, but from Justin's POV in keeping with his sensitivity, we know he would have a problem with Brian's methods; at least, initially. But yes, Ethan didn't have to succumb, but it is in keeping with his character flaws.
I hope you enjoy 'Insatiable.' It kind of takes me back to my roots since I have written so many vampire stories, even before I was writing in this fandom. An update should be posted soon for that story too. :)
Thanks so much for commenting, Cathy.
Hugs,
Janet
[Report This]Date: Aug 20, 2020 5:05 pm Title: Chapter 11
Well, a little developement... yeah... although, I think if Mr. Kinney knew how it was the hustler that tipped Ian off, he might be a tad bit angry at said man.
And the cocky fool that Ethan is, he doesn't realize when you play with fire, you WILL get burned.
His thoughts of: With Justin loyal by his side he didn't need to fret about survival until he landed his big break. He would be cared for until then. At that point, if Justin had still proven to be unworthy of him - then he would sever their ties completely.
LOLOLOLOL... I can't quit laughing... Ian should have felt honored that Justin even agreed to marry him in the first place... and all Ethan was doing was using him. Well, he better push all thoughts of marrying Justin out of his head... that is NOT who Justin will marry! Ian will not win...
I just thought of a humorous scenario - Maybe Ian could offer himself to Mr. Kinney for money ... LOL... I know, I know... the story is written, but gosh, that could have been funny...
HUGS ~Cathy
Author's Response:
Yes, we will se a little development from this point. And... the weekend does have to end at some point - LOL. This story was designed for a lot of steamy action in keeping with the actual premise, but for sure, some plot to flesh out yet.
No matter what methods Brian employed here, I do think he did Justin a favor in extricating Ethan from his life. Ethan is totally despicable here.
That is an entertaining thought for sure. I think Brian's disdain would reach new levels! LOL.
More to come soon. I am hoping to get the rest posted quickly, then I can move onto another. :)
Thanks for commenting, Cathy.
Hugs,
Janet
[Report This]Date: Aug 18, 2020 9:48 pm Title: Chapter 9
Do you realize we've had about 5,500 words of sex now? LOL...
A little more plot, please... LOL...
No, seriously, I could almost salivate at this description: he found Brian leaning against the closed bedroom door; naked, hard... hmm... And the fact Justin thought they needed to sleep at some point... Well, Mr. Kinney just may disagree with that assessment - at least until exhaustion took over.
HUGS ~Cathy
Author's Response:
Haha. Yes, there has been a lot of sex, and yes, more to come. I think a little bit of plot will be on the way soon, but this was intended as a steamy romp, so I think it does that. LOL.
For sure. I don't believe that sleep is on Brian's mind at all!
More should be coming again soon. Thanks for commenting, Cathy.
Hugs,
Janet
[Report This]Date: Aug 18, 2020 6:13 am Title: Chapter 8
Aha, got the three read tonight... excellent! Although, I must say you didn't quite catch the sarcasm I meant on my last review how it was the 'money' Justin couldn't refuse... LOL... if inserting 'Brian' where 'money' was mentioned... yeah, he could do lots with Brian... besides, who needs money, if you have 'the man'? LOL, right?
But I thoroughly enjoyed this, it's been many years since reading it... a refresher is always nice.
And my oh my, what is little Ethan going to do now? No job, no money, and kicked out onto the street? Couldn't happen to a nicer guy! And then wanting Justin to go through with it? Money-grubbing slime! (Can you tell he's not my most favorite person?)
Gotta love this: When I'm finished I'll do it again and again until this fever you have instilled in me has dissipated."
Good luck with that, Mr. Kinney... if you think a night, or a weekend, is going to dissapate the fever... yep, good luck with that.
HUGS ~Cathy
Author's Response:
I had a bit of time yesterday so I was able to post three chapters. :) It's taking me a long time to upload my stories here because I am actually taking the time to read over the chapters and change a word here and there. I guess in my mind, making it more fresh.
I must have been out of it to miss the sarcasm in your last review. As sarcastic as I am, that's just not me! LOL.
I'm glad you are enjoying a second look at this story. I really did have fun writing it way back then. It wasn't one of my angst-fests, but had a lot of steamy action that I thought befit the premise, and definitely IC with Brian and Justin.
And yes, I agree about Ethan. He is despicable. I never know which character I dislike the most between Michael and Ethan. At least, Michael isn't a problem in this story. Haha. And don't get me started on Lindsey. Those are my top three anti-characters. LOL.
Another chapter is posted now. Thank you for reading and leaving a comment.
Hugs,
Janet
[Report This]Date: Aug 16, 2020 12:02 pm Title: Chapter 5
I just started rereading this last night, so it was nice to see an update... I'm liking it as well as I did years ago... especially knowing that little Justin is NOT going to be able to refuse that million dollars, knowing what all he could do with that much money...
This almost has me wanting to watch the great Robert Redford and Demi Moore again... excellent movie...
HUGS ~Cathy
Author's Response:
I guess we'll see if Justin really accepts that money or not. I think we know he probably can't resist his determined admirer, which, of course, has nothing to do with that money. LOL.
One of my favorite movies. Early in my writing in this fandom I did pattern many stories from my favorite films. It's fun placing them in those worlds but make it them too.
Thanks for commenting, Cathy. More to come again soon.
Hugs,
Janet
[Report This]Date: Aug 09, 2020 1:26 am Title: Chapter 3
Well, let me see, Ethan Gold, a penniless creep vs Brian Kinney, a man of money. My bet is on Brian.
Author's Response:
Definitely a good bet for sure. Ethan should just slither away now...
[Report This]Date: Aug 09, 2020 1:22 am Title: Chapter 2
Brian is on the hunt and Ethan doesn't stand a chance.
Author's Response:
That's very true. Brian is exteremly formidable in this 'verse.
[Report This]Date: Aug 02, 2020 11:47 pm Title: Chapter 1
Looks like things are going to heat up in Las Vegas.
Author's Response:
Oh yes, it will. More to be uploaded soon.
:)
Date: Aug 02, 2020 10:24 pm Title: Chapter 1
I read this on mw and i must say it's a brilliant story.
Author's Response:
Thank you. I'm so glad you liked it. I had fun writing it too. :)
[Report This]Date: Aug 02, 2020 8:48 pm Title: Chapter 1
I read this on MW.looking forward to rereading it.
Author's Response:
Thanks! I'm glad you liked this story.
:)
[Report This]Date: Aug 02, 2020 8:39 pm Title: Chapter 1
Read this on MW a while ago. Sometimes something sounds familiar so I check both sites. I don't read stories more tha once. Great story. Always wonderful writing.
Author's Response:
Thank you. I appreciate you letting me know that, and so glad you enjoyed this story. :)