Believe it or not, this chapter isn't even in the top five in length. :D Insanely enough, we're averaging nearly 10,000 words per chapter. :D

We're chuffed that you enjoyed this installment. We knew our readers were chomping at the bit for some action, but it took a while to build to this point.

Justin is an incredibly strong and proud man - very much Brian's equal. We're thrilled that you liked the way he stood up to Brian. :) You're right that Brian will probably have to eat humble pie, but you know our favorite brunet will try to squirm his way out of an actual apology.

Both the boys are so darned stubborn. One can't even admit to himself that he's been in a relationship, since he doesn't do those; the other one has acknowledged to himself that he might not be able to do everything, but he's by no means ready to quit trying just yet.

We're glad you're enjoying Justin and Daphne's banter. Their friendship - possible boob job and all, lol - is such fun to write.

Thanks for the wonderful review, Elaine. :) It made us smile. A teaser for the next chapter is availabe in the FanDoc.

~ KaBrynn

Justin is very much Brian's equal. :D He's definitely capable of outsmarting the master. :D

Karynn takes a bow for dreaming up Operation Twat Retrieval. :D That campaign's going to need a lot of fine-tuning before Brian will be able to reel Justin in, however, so don't expect an immediate reunification.

Thanks for another wonderful review, Marie-france! :) Hugs back atcha!

~ KaBrynn

Thanks for being such a faithful reader and reviewer, Phyllis! :) Your comments are exactly what Karynn wanted for her birthday.

Stubbornness is a flaw that both Justin and Brian share, which sometimes causes big headaches. We'll have to see what might spur Justin to change his mind about the dancing...

A teaser for the next chapter is available in the FanDoc, if you haven't checked it out yet. :)

~ KaBrynn

Stubbornness is a character trait for both the brunet and blond studs. Sigh. Logic doesn't really enter into it for either of them, not when they try to apply it to themselves.

Karynn takes a bow for naming the campaign Operation Twat Retrieval. :D That campaign's going to need a lot of fine-tuning if it's going to be effective.

Your wish is our command. You'll just have to be patient until we post the next chapter, which we're working on now...

Thanks for reviewing, Glo! You always make us smile. :D

~ KaBrynn

Yay! DC is a hit with you, too. :D Maybe you could borrow Kerri's 'brother' - see her review below. :D

Michael is trying out his version of frenching, hahaha.

Justin's a proud little fucker - he's not going to take any guff from Brian. Too bad the brunet stud didn't phrase his concern about the go-go dancing better - and he calls himself an adman. Tsk, tsk. Maybe his brain fart was caused by overdependence on his right hand. :D

Thanks for the wonderful review, Marie-france! :) A teaser for the next chapter is now availble in FanDoc, if you want to take a peek.

~ KaBrynn

We're glad you enjoyed DC. :D You should check out Kerri's comment down below. It had us laughing that Karynn imagined (amalgamated a couple of people into) a real person.

That right hand of Brian's is going to start cramping soon. :D

Subtlety isn't exactly Michael's forte, and he's rather a fair-weather friend to Ted. The situation is still evolving, so we don't yet know whether Dr Dave will find out or not.

Brynn is taking a bow for Michael's mangling of the French champagne and Emmett's line. We'll have to forgive the stud for being mean to Em - the concept of romantic love gives him hives.

Thanks for another wonderful review, Claire! :)

~ KaBrynn

Thank you for commenting. We will definitely take your advice and continue writing.

~ KaBrynn

Your comments made us laugh, Marie-france, especially the bit about the reward for reading such a looooong chapter. :D

We tried to inject lots of humour into the many scenes in this jam-packed installment - good to know we succeeded.

Thanks for leaving a review after you finally forged your way to the end of this particular 'novella.' :D We promise the next chapter won't take nearly as long to read. :D A teaser is now available in the FanDoc.

~ KaBrynn

Tease? Who, us? *evil authors cackling*

We’ve tried, more than once, to drop a word in Brian’s ear about his plans to seduce Justin, but the stud’s ignoring us. We’ll have to see what happens...

Thanks for commenting, Glo. :) A *cough* teaser for the next chapter should be available soon.

~ KaBrynn

Haven’t we all had moments when we’ve awakened with a pillow rather than what we were expecting? :D Okay, maybe not quite like Brian did... :D

Oh, you were brave to read in the vicinity of your kids. :D Damn, you should have gotten a photo of your son’s reaction. :D Are we right to suspect he’s a chip off the old block (you)?

Yay! that you think we’re keeping the guys IC. Admittedly, Michael isn’t (usually) that dumb in canon, but he’s great for comic relief in our story.

We’re chuffed that we could make up for a shitty workday. You’ve made us grin in return.

We hope to have a teaser for the next chapter up soon. :) Thanks for the delightful review, Kerri. :)

~ KaBrynn 

Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed this scene. :)

~ KaBrynn

We don’t need a reminder that we’re evil. :D And you’re only encouraging us to tease... :D

~ KaBrynn

We're glad you're still reading and reviewing after the long hiatus, Marie-france. :)

Poor Brian, with the way his employees are ganging up on him. :D Such a trial for our favorite adman. :D

Brian's been a bit slow on the uptake where Justin is concerned, lol. Will matters run smoothly now that he's starting to figure it out? That might be too simple...

Wishing you a happy, health 2008!

~ KaBrynn