Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: December 10, 2020 02:25 PM · On: Reverberations #20
I read Homecoming, then read this one. I know, it's out of order, but I really liked this story. If only season 5 had gone like your version, I would have liked it a whole lot more. I loved that Brian and Justin stayed together through all of the issues that arose, that they had each other to rely on when everyone else was against them, and also that they supported and stood up for each other!!
Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: March 04, 2019 06:30 PM · On: Reverberations #20
Darn Justin, he is so selfish
Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: March 04, 2019 02:30 PM · On: Reverberations #6
darn Brian, get rid of Debbie and Michael and theMuncherst oo
Reviewer: LegendaryBritinKinlor (Signed) · Date: July 17, 2017 04:23 PM · On: Reverberations #20
Well I like your ending. This is a much more rational ending than we got in canon. Still pisses me off though that Lindsay's hands were all over Justin leaving. Guess you can't change that though? Really well written and I can see all the thought you've put into this. I truly enjoyed reading it. Parts of this I am keeping as personal head canon btw. Looking forward to starting the next part.
Well done!!
:)
Author's Response: Thank you very much. I have to admit the worst part about writing it was that I had to re-watch a lot of S5 way too many times. Yugh! So yes, I'm all for using this as "my personal head canon" too. (One of the nicest compliments I've ever received, by the way.)
I was stuck with the ending, because I'd already started writing Homecoming when I started this. So it had to lead into Homecoming, which meant Justin had to head off to NY and the girls had to take Gus to Canada. I just tried to give Justin a more realistic reason for going to NY and ... well, there will be consequences in Homecoming for the girls' decision.
Reviewer: LegendaryBritinKinlor (Signed) · Date: July 17, 2017 09:29 AM · On: Reverberations #3
Totally loving your take on this season!! I am no fan of Mikey or Linds but I do like Mel so I know later parts of this may be rough for me. That's okay I'll keep reading. I do have to ask though if you like Deb? Because I truly can not stand her either. Anyway I'm off to keep reading just wanted you to know I'm truly loving this!!
Well done!
:)
Author's Response: Thank you. I'm ambivalent about Mel. I liked her in S1, but by S5 I was pretty much over her endless bitching. She showed no gratitude to Brian for all that he's done for them - the money, signing over his rights, fixing their wedding, getting them back together when they split the first time. None of that was enough for Mel to ever speak pleasantly about him. And the whole thing about not telling any of their friends or family that they'd split up - that was just bizarre.
I'm equally ambivalent about Deb. In some ways I guess we all want to be Deb. In others, and especially related to Brian, her behavior leaves a lot to be desired.
But I hope you do keep reading, and that you enjoy. There should definitely be some bits that appeal.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 14, 2017 12:48 AM · On: Reverberations #20
Okay, this went as well as could be expected what with all that happened. Justin had to take his chance and Brian was more than willing he do so. The girls moving put a crimp into everything, especially with how sneaky they were about it. I'm so glad to see that Homecoming will be here for everyone to enjoy. I can't tell you how many times I've read it. I am looking forward to more chapters on Homework. Thank you so much for giving us a QAF world that you can't help but love.
Author's Response: Thank you so much. I have to admit that only knowing that Homecoming was already underway enabled me to finish this story. I hated parting them, but I think when they reunite they will be stronger and ready to truly commit to a future together. Brian's doubts about holding Justin back will be ... diminished at least, and Justin's doubts about whether a relationship is what Justin really wants will be pretty much laid to rest as well. They'll be ready. It will be their time.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 11:33 PM · On: Reverberations #19
Love the ride on the cruise boat. Does he tell Justin about what he was thinking. Is monogomy in the cards?
Author's Response: Glad you liked this one. As for monogamy ... I've never felt that was such a big deal for this pair, as long as they're honest with each other, and as long as Justin knows that he's not just the trick that stayed too long.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 11:09 PM · On: Reverberations #18
Love this. There were so many instances where you just knew that Brian gave a shit. Just in this chapter alone there are quite a few. Then you threw in Wicked! As good a tie in as I ever saw.
Author's Response: Thank you. I have to admit that I had my own reasons for the Wicked thing. I saw it for the first time myself in Chicago when I was there on a business trip and it just seemed a perfect tie in.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 10:41 PM · On: Reverberations #17
Yes, yes, yes! Now if you can just spike Mel and Lindsay. These two just might get their happily ever after.
Author's Response: Ah yes. The lovely lesbians. There are long term plans for Mel and Lindsay.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 10:20 PM · On: Reverberations #16
Wow. Talk about Reverberations. This is going to go further than just the Liberty community.
Author's Response: Thank you. Yes. There are a few ways that this could play out.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 09:48 PM · On: Reverberations #15
Looks like Justin's show was a sucess. Lindsay certainly doesn't deserve any credit for that. So they are getting their mansion! I can imagine their time in Chicago will be great. Can I slap Deb? I just know she's going to say something awful.
Author's Response: Justin's show was a reasonable success. And no, Linds doesn't deserve any credit. As for the mansion - well, time will tell.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 07:04 PM · On: Reverberations #14
Some times I just want to slap Deb. Shame Vic is not around to let her have it. Now we just have to get through the showing.
Author's Response: That's Deb. Kind of short sighted and wanting her way over everything. Now. Especially where Brian is concerned.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 06:45 PM · On: Reverberations #13
On the bright side Brian was in Chicago rather then on his way to Austrailia. On the dark side the virgile didn't change and Ben was arrested. So much for Zen Ben.
Author's Response: Yes. The Ben thing really worried me in canon. I saw no difference between Ben punching and kicking an older guy who was much smaller than him because he didn't like what the guy said than the thugs who beat up Darren. Tolerance has to go both ways. And how could he have gotten away with it? Not only were there dozens of witnesses - many of them were homophobes who would have loved to drag him into court. It didn't make any sense at all.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 04:58 PM · On: Reverberations #11
So many revelations that lead to Justin being happy and lucky.
Author's Response: Lucky Justin! And lucky Brian too I guess.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 04:37 PM · On: Reverberations #10
Oh boy. This is it! But Brian is being much too good about it. Love it.
Author's Response: Yes. Justin finally got to say a few words to Deb. As for Brian. Well. The truth is that he loves Deb. She's really the only Mom he's got.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 04:09 PM · On: Reverberations #8
It's about time. Did you write a story about Justin telling Deb off for all the things she's done to Brian? If you did I have to find it again, I know I've read everything you've written and I know if you did it was spectacular. Just like here where Justin tells Mikey off.
Author's Response: I'm not sure about the Deb thing. I don't think there's ever a scene where Justin really cuts loose with Deb the way he does with Michael in this chapter. But there are definitely a couple where he takes her to task over Brian. One of them is in an upcoming Reverb chapter.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 03:52 PM · On: Reverberations #7
Love the reasoning for doing the wedding issue. Wish there was a way to get back at Michael somehow in the comic book.
Author's Response: That's a thought isn't it? I've read lots of fics where Michael has gone on to do Rage with a different illustrator. But I've never read one where Justin does it with a different writer. And think of the possibilities for torturing Zephyr.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 03:42 PM · On: Reverberations #6
Love how Justin is no longer the clinging twink and a man. And that Brian is playing it just right.
Author's Response: I think Brian has always encouraged Justin to be as fully Justin as he can be. In some ways it challenges his control freak tendencies, but in others I think it was a relief when Justin began to take more control of his own life. I think Brian has craved a relationship of equals all his life - and now Justin is moving up to take that position. Interestingly, I think it's always been the basis of his friendship with Emmett, and that it was the change in his relationship with Ted in S4 and S5. Of course, it never applied to Michael.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 03:26 PM · On: Reverberations #5
This is the best outcome I can see. I know you'd like to give Michael something to moan about, but you're still trying to keep the peace.
Author's Response: Well, I'm all for turning Mikey into leather accessories, but ...
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 03:14 PM · On: Reverberations #4
A mess once again diverted. But how to get Michael to shut his mouth and lose his 'best friend' status?
Author's Response: Ah, that's the trick, isn't it? How does one get Mikey to stfu?
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 03:06 PM · On: Reverberations #3
Please, please let him kill Michael. That wiss causes more problems. Between him and Lindsay they want their cake and to eat it too. Waiting to see just how you fix this.
Author's Response: Don't encourage me with the "kill Mikey" thing. It's something I used to dream about. *g*
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 02:01 PM · On: Reverberations #2
If only they had talked to each other and been truthful, then things might have turned out different. But you caught them perfectly just the same.
Author's Response: Yep. Sometimes Brian does NOT make it easy. But it's the thing about being afraid to show weakness in case someone takes advantage. His self-protective mode kicks in. Even with Justin.
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 13, 2017 12:42 PM · On: Reverberations #1
I've always loved your rewrites. I agree with your reasonings 100%. This is more in line with what should have happened.
Author's Response: Thank you. You and I share many of the same views about some of the characters, I think. Glad you like this one.
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