Looks like Terry is on Justin's good side.  Maybe he can help?  Michael has just lost two friends, one by trying to tell Emmett that he won't be Ted's friend if Ted doesn't agree with him and the other by being a snook.

Bright WASP against jealous WASP: interesting match; too bad it's in front of Gus who doesn't deserve that.

I hope Brian will dump her sorry ass.

So glad Mel is back with Leda and Ben is the father.

Now that was an interesting twist.  Mel and Lindsay not together sounds good.  Ben being Anne's father beats Mikey and JR.  Now if only Gus likes Justin and isn't influenced by Lindsay.

I like this Brian.

I like Justin's character,being so independent and blunt...Standing up against his mother is really new to our always polite and obidient son..I don't like much Jen here,it's like anybody can dictate her what to do,but listening and agreeing to Debbie is beyond me..Not the Jen we know and love..And so is Emmett,what happen to the bright queen who can always see through Brian's b""""""t??It's a good thing Ted didn't tolerate his being disrespectful toward Brian and let him know about what he felt about his bestfriend depending the whiny brat..Go Ted,i cheer for your loyalty toward Brian,you're the best one to get the title Bestfriend of him..

Loved it,thanks for sharing!!

Well, the talks could have gone better.  But after trying to fix eggs and sausage I don't see how.  I am loving Ted in this.  Emmett, while sweet, is backing the wrong horse. Maybe he should stay with Mikey and Deb?

He called their moms? Who does that?  Mikey you will never get Justin this way.  And planning an orgy is just wrong.  Brian has self control even if you don't believe that.

As for Jen and Deb, wow, I hope they see the light and cut the cord. Brian was right to threaten Deb.  Jen needs to listen to Justin she has no say in his partners. Emmett better wise up! 

I love that Justin is bitchy.  I love that he yelled at them and put them out.  Brian seems to know what he wants and Justin is it.

Finally, Brian tells Deb and Michael part of what is on his mind. As it won't be enough, I can't wait what will happen next.

Jennifer is too much like Deb, but Molly is not going to stay silent.

Ted is to die for: honest and faithful, and so much more; a true "best friend".

Emmett is still digging; if he continues, the tide will arrive and he will drown in his own stupidity. Too bad because he's a sweet guy who doesn't want to take side. Sometimes, it's mandatory to do so.

Not sure if what Justin said to Jen will actually sink in or be at all effective. I think he's serious about not having a relationship with her, so she'd better listen up. He's right in that Deb and Michael weren't being inquisitive for the sake of getting to know Jen adn Justing etc, they're quite simply busybodies just like he suggested. Perhaps Deb was already planning to try to get justin and Michael together, especially knowing his background and current status.

Debbie needs a smack like she gives to Michael. to think she actually believes that brian wanted Michael. Admittedly, I shivered in revulsion at the thought....yick! She also needs to realize that Brian will spill the beans if she's not careful. I think however that he will just end things with both of them. He's had enough. Can't blame him, and they've brought it upon themselves really.

I want to shout from teh rooftops that I adore Ted in this! He's telling Emmett exactly what he needs to hear. Now we have to see if Emmett will listen. Like he said, his mouth keeps getting him into trouble, but there are ways to stop it. He just needs to start thinking first. Stop assuming the best of Michael and the worst of Brian. Ted standing up to Emmett, supporting Brian was most excellent. Emmett certainly wasn't expecting that at all. While justin will attempt to smooth things over, he'll only put up with so much. He's going to let Emmett know that he won't put up with any crap. Emmett can stay friends with Michael if he so chooses, but he can't bring Michael into his home, his life or his relationships.

Many truths brought home in this chapter. Now we get to see of anyone listens or actually believes what they've been told.

Cheers,

Elaine

I am really enjoying this! I've so wanted to read a fic where Emmett's tendency for gossip, and inability to stop what inevitably comes out of his mouth lands him in hot water. I have nothing against him!! I've read so many fics where he, without any intended malice, has gossiped without any repercussions. I love him dearly, but in those kinds of fics, I've always wondered why the issue was never persued. Thank you for feeding my need! :) I get that he's doing it innocently enough, that his intention in some cases is looking out for his friends, or just opens his mouth and stuff comes out, but if it were you or I (real life) there'd be trouble. I don't see him as the bad guy, just as someone who really needs to learn to filter, adn to think before he speaks. 

I KNEW Michael was going to call Jen and his mom. I just knew it! ARGH! Glad Justin kicked them out. I do want to know what happens now though, now that they know about the baby. How far will these three go? Will Jen risk losing all contact with her son (and grandchild) or will she stick with Deb and Michael in this? She has alot to loses here, but will she take Justin seriously? I get the feeling that Molly will try to get away from her as well if she continues.

Michael and Deb...I mean, they don't even know Justin, yet Deb has the audasity to reprimand him...to have expectations of him! ?! Unreal! Kudos to Justin for yelling at the three of them! Not sure what Michael will get up to, especially if he has Jen and Deb on his side pushing their own agenda. This is going to get incredibly interesting!!!! Can't wait for more.

I wonder What Lindsey is going to do now as well once she hears about teh baby. Her claim of having "Brian Kinney's baby" will no longer hold water. Her sense of entitlement for this will be gone now. Wonder if this will lead to an eventual battle over Gus? How will Mel be during all of this?

Terrific chapter. Fantastic story so far. It's amazing how with some stories I get so charged up emotionally! I eman I was reading this chapter and getting so utterly FURIOUS at Jen, Deb and Michael. I was getting so frustrated at Emmet as well, with hope that he learns something. Such fun when we get taken along for a ride when reading. Thansk for this!!

Cheers,

Okay all caught up and I am wondering why Emmett is still in the house because he needs to be on the outside with Jennifer, Deb and Michael.

Feeding into Michael's behavior is the reason  why Justin is getting upset when he shouldn't, Emmett better start apologizing and groveling or he can walk his Ass home. (Emmett is working that nerve for me)

Jennifer needs to go get laid so she can stop interfering in Justin's life before he decides to get a restraining order against her, unlike Michael he doesn't need to hang on his mama's leg to get attention, Justin is strong enough to stand on his own so she better wake  up or view her first grandchild through a photo taken from ten feet away.

Great they are in a relationship!

Boo the Idiots are pushing on that button that is going to make Brian and Justin snap and it will not be pretty, but it will make the fourth of July look bland in comparison.

So looking forward to Lindsay joining this show and badmouthing Brian heaven knows we haven't heard enough about that, will Mel be coming abroad aswell?

My goodness the next nine months are going to be very interesting:)

So much for hiding the relationship.  Seriously, Mikey should have paid attention they had already met.  And trashing your best friend is a terrible way to start a relationship.  Frankly, Emmett is ticking me off too.  If Brian is so bad then leave him alone.

Judging from the kiss Justin is squarely on Brian's side.

Emmett has really shot himself in teh foot in this one. He's going to have to really make amends if he wants a real friendship with Brian and even Justin may question him now. He went about it all wrong. It's fun seeing Emmett in a different light. I know he always means well, but he does have a propensity for gossip and that tends to lead to trouble. I'm curious how far he'll go now. I know Ted has called him on it as has Brian (and rightly so) He's even admitted to the fact that he behaved like and ass. Will he change his tuen now that he knows that Justin is pregnant?

Michael is in for alot of heartache. First his unrequited love for Brian and now Justin. neither will ever see him as more that a friend, and even that will be questionable. Michael seems to be hinting that Brian and he really aren't friends, so we'll see how far he's going to go in any plans against him.

Terrific chapter.

Cheers

Elaine