Oh man!! Nothing is going easy in this relatioship is it?
The agencies are being bullies, communication between our love birds isn't always very... effective..

I can NOT wait to hear Jen's plan for The Coming Out. Knowing her thouhg, it will be spectaculair and undeniable. hè hè.

Love the story. Keep up the good work.

Love, Kimberley

73 chapters in, that's it? Really?

Just kidding :) your stories are SO GOOD 8D

I re-read the last bit of the last chapter and for once I'm actually kinda glad that Rob and Jen are not coming out...yet, because this will give them more time to plan their official "outting."

I can only imagine what Jen is cooking up in her head.  I know she will come up with something good.

Loved the chapter. This should be very interesting.

I can't believe what the agency did... If I were Rob, I'd tell them to go f*** themselves - sorry. I guess I'm kinda agitated at the moment.

So I'll concentrate on the good part now. Um. Good part? Ah right - Remember Me for Jen. Finally. I can't wait!

I wish you a very Happy New Year!

*mouth open, chin hitting floor*  Wowsers!  Fantastic chapter love!

I was so happy I got a shout out at the start I almost forgot to start reading!  My head was away with long limbed Brit Boys in enclosed spaces. *winks* Thank you for that!

I loved the build up of the clever attack launched by the Agency and the fact that Jen now has a renewed purpose and focus.  She has something that she can control and that she has experience with that she can now move forward with without the feeling she'd been having of being a fish out of water.  I can't wait to see what she's planning.  Hopefully our trusted Leah will be back and in on the plan of attack!

You know what?  Jen and FG need a girls night out!  Possibly with some kareoke! lol

The scene with the boys and the car from start to finish and including the rust was just absolute bliss for me!  I can't thank you enough for that scene as it made me smile and giggle so much and I needed that today!  I found myself mourning the death of Hubs old Fiesta and then his Ford Escort too which was just as rusty but just as lovely! lol  Memories!

Lastly though I must say a huge thanks for mentioning my little fic offering, I am truely grateful for your support, it means a lot to me.

Hugs and Happy 2011 hon!

~Newydd x

PS Squeeeeeee!  You mentioned my name!  *silly fangirl moment*

So holy to have found out how to review on my iPhone/ (new) 3G iPad. I love that my Rob is a geek! Another great chapter. I really look forward to any interaction between Jen and Mac/Mike. Some day (with all your free time) I would love to see some Mac/Mike POV.

Seriously? I am going to go out on a limb here and say that your readers would rather you concentrate on your writing vs. replying to reviews, you know? As much as I love it when you reply, if you have limited time, then by all means, write instead of replying!!!!

Loved this chapter! Well I love all chapters now don't I? You just write them so well.

I think it is so completely crappy that the "agency" is holding Liz's, Marcus and Tom's success over Rob's head. Telling him, I am sure, to be a good boy and do what he is told or they will crush his friend's and family's dreams. If I were Jen, I would have told Clair what was going on with that agency! I do believe that she would have been fired up over that.

So curious as to why Bobby is still a hold out on liking Jen. Or why he is still reserved about her. I also wonder why Bobby did not have something in the works to happen on "Wednesday". Makes me wonder if he somehow "knows" and is refusing to bow to the machine. Hmmmm......... And I don't know how Rob does not completely explode from all the pressure. I mean, he has the agency and the studio telling him, all the time, to do things he does not want to do which directly offend Jen who, in turn is not happy. That is a lot of pressure on a kid. And, basically, that is what Rob is. Yes, he is mature, has family support, blah, blah, but it is still a hot mess for him to have to handle all that. And he has not even had any hot sex to balance it all out! *hint hint*!!!!!

So, now Jen has another plan forming. Goody! I love Jen's plans!! I cannot wait to see what it may be though I think that she is going to probably work the fandom system somehow. Which is exactly what the agency is doing. So, yet another battle will ensue. If I was a betting woman, I would put my money on Jen. Jen would probably be well served if she would bring Claire on board at some point. No better person to help her than Rob's mom. That woman is a force of nature. Probably she would bode well to seek the advice of Rob's dad as well. You just never know where good ideas will come from, you know what I mean?

I am concerned as to what it does to Jen, who's needs are continually put on the back burner for the good of everyone else...........all the time. A person can only take so much of that no matter how "good" of a person they are. I am wondering when she is going to finally explode and say "Enough"! I mean, for heaven's sake! You can only be a saint for so long. Or maybe that is just me! *giggle*

I cannot WAIT to find out what happens next. I hope that you are furiously writing even as we "speak"! LOL!!!!

I also hope that you and yours did have and will continue to have a lovely holiday season! I must have been a bad girl too as I did not wake to see Rob under my tree! *pouts* Oh well, maybe next year???

Keye

Author's Response:

heehee. ok, I'll keep my response short, how can i NOT respond to this wonderful review!? LOL! i promise, next time just a THANKS and a MWAH! and you'll know i mean it with all my heart!

I have to respond about Bobby, you are the first to see the refusing to work with the "machine" brava my dear! and it may just be that Bobby finds an ally in Jen for conquering the music machine... something that will well and truly make him see she is for keeps, the real thing, not a passing fancy.... he's reserved because he knows Rob goes all in, and he saw how enraptured Rob was from early on. It'll take a one on one with Jen i think for him to understand.

Jen is definitely going the fan route. from the inside out. gathering her forces. "WE WANT BEL AMI IN THE STATES DMAN IT!" sorry... hahaha

and she'll be including the family to be sure!

oh and the lemon... pent up steamy lemon? it's coming... hahaha every pun intended!

ok... i better stop now.... i promised short... what can i say... i have word issues! LOL!

Let's hope they perfect cloning. so we can all have a little Rob under our tree next year! 

happy holidays my dear! May 2011 be full of joy and lots of Rob!

MWAH!

steph

Jen rocks!  I can't wait to hear about her plan!  And the agency?!  UGH!  So frustrating!  I felt so bad for Rob....how they were trying to make him chose between his family/friends and Jen.  They are just evil.  Anyway, as always, well done!!!!!

Tragic and great chapter... I just loved that I got it right about them hiding their plans... too bad that 'the agency' (gotta say it with gloom and doom voice) was one step ahead of our favorite couple... oh well, I'm really interested in knowing Jens plans... can't wait for the next update... Keep up the good work!

Fabulous!  Love it!!

aka Niklam

Brilliant chapter, Steph.  Totally sucked me in with the excellent plot twist.  Perfect.  And, you can take liberties anytime you want...good always comes of it!

Loved Rob & Jen's interactions.  It felt very real, because life isn't all smiles and roses, after all.  But their love still shone through.  My heart sank along with Jen's at the end when she realized what was going on, how they were being manipulated.  Frustrating that Rob kept it to himself for a couple days, but then again, Jen's kept a few things from him, too.  They both keep trying to protect the other from things.

So excited for the UK RM premiere and the plan Jen's hatching.  I have a feeling that theatregirl will be making another appearance!  Great reading ahead, I'm sure.

Beautifully written, as usual.  I so love your style.  Looking forward to the next chapter! :)

Hugs,
Barb

Oh no!  They are bested by the agency again...  I want the outing but am afraid they can't handle it.  I can't make up my mind.  I love Mr. P.  And I love this story.  It's really unique and I'm always eager for more.  Thanks for sharing.