Title: All The Effects Of Love (Epilogue)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: I'm just so happy that I could complete this story and that it's up here for everyone to see. It's been an amazing trip and I can't believe how much I've accomplished through these two and their story. It's meant so much to just get it written down and out here, and I hope to continue telling crazy tales from this New York alternate universe for a while. :)
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” one year ago that brought all of this to life. This story, and most certainly this whole world, would not be here without you. ♥

( Truth is truth to the end of reckoning. )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (14/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris/Blake New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” one year ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( A thousand deaths would I propose to achieve whom I love. )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (13/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris/Blake New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” one year ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( What thou seest when thou dost wake, do it for thy true-love take; love and languish for his sake. )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (12/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris/Blake New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” nine months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( It is a quarrel most unnatural, to be revenged on him that loveth you. )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (11/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris/Blake New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” nine months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( How many days will finish up the year; how many years a mortal man may live )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (10/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris/Blake New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” nine months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( A good plot, good friends, and full of expectation )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (9/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris/Blake New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” nine months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( Come home to me, and I will wait for you )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (8/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: R
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris/Blake New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” nine months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( Now you stars that move in your right spheres, where be your powers? )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (7/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris/Blake New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” nine months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( My lord, I love you, and durst commend a secret to your ear much weightier than this work )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (6/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: R
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris /Blake New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” nine months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( Your hearts of sorrow and your eyes of tears: come home with me to supper )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (5/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: R
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris Richardson/Blake Lewis New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” eight months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( Alas, he hath no home, no place to fly to )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (4/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris Richardson/Blake Lewis New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” eight months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( Reason and love keep little company together now-a-days. )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (3/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris Richardson/Blake Lewis New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” eight months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( Look down, you god, and on this couple drop a blessed crown )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (2/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris Richardson/Blake Lewis New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” eight months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( I can express no kinder sign of love than this kind kiss )

Title: All The Effects Of Love (1/15)
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13 (you know that won’t last, though)
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any of them, and in no way responsible for creating the awesome that is Brace. I don’t even live in New York anymore so I can’t even claim that!
Summary: Through the years of first glances, first kisses, first loves, Brandon Rogers and Ace Young had the perfect relationship. But when tragedy strikes, the couple discovers how much they truly mean to one another.
Author’s Notes: This is the sequel to my Chris Richardson/Blake Lewis New York AU Smile A Smile For Me, telling the story of Brace’s relationship that was a side story just dying to be expanded. The first story doesn’t have to be read to understand this one, but there are recurring characters and relationships among them in both. I hope you like reading this as much as I’ve loved writing it: I haven’t put this much into two characters and a storyline perhaps ever.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren, for the ideas and the planning and the squee and for “Duh!” eight months ago that brought all of this to life. ♥

( And posted day and night to meet you on the way, and kiss your hand )

Title: Tea For Two
Author: honestys_easy
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Don't own, don't know. Perhaps they really do own the Cake Shop which would kinda be awesome. Some places and events are accurate, but the rest is all story.
Summary: The proprietors of the Cake Shop, a cafe-cum-record store-cum-music venue, hire a new bartender, and the conversation turns interesting.
Author's Note: I wrote this as a gift for jlh, whose love of Rymon is boundless, and when the realization that the little story Smile A Smile For Me was growing to be an entire alternate universe in itself, this was the first story I thought to write. Much love and LAMPFOOD to my beta, dreamerren! :D

( Ryan wants an organic wheatgrass juice bar and Simon simply won't have it. )

Title: Smile A Smile For Me (epilogue)
Author: Arielle honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Don't own, don't know. Don't even own the concept. Some places and events are accurate, but the rest is all story. Even the shamrocks are fake. :)
Summary: For New York City rookie police officer Chris Richardson, the annual St. Patrick's Day parade marks a day of professional and personal turmoil. For activist Blake Lewis it’s a chance to try to end intolerance and sway public opinion. They never imagined that it would be a beginning…
Author's Notes: I just wanted to say that this has been such a pleasure to develop and write and really get into creating. Although I'm not gay, a man, or a cop (or an activist for that matter) I realized I put a lot of myself into this and it was really a joy to write. A huge, huge thank you to dreamerren, who has been much more than just a beta for this story, this universe, for the planning and advice and the squee, and for inspiring many more fics of these colorful characters to come :-) I've just been so happy writing this and really seeing where these characters and this setting goes, and I'm really pleased to share it all with you. ♥


( You should laugh all the while and all other times smile, and now, smile a smile for me. )

Title: Smile A Smile For Me (15/16)
Author: Arielle honestys_easy
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: Don't own, don't know. Don't even own the concept. Some places and events are accurate, but the rest is all story. Even the shamrocks are fake. :)
Summary: For New York City rookie police officer Chris Richardson, the annual St. Patrick's Day parade marks a day of professional and personal turmoil. For activist Blake Lewis it’s a chance to try to end intolerance and sway public opinion. They never imagined that it would be a beginning…
Author's Notes: I will say this until the day I die: this is all dreamerren's and _kittenheels's faults. :-P After visiting the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City this past March, the idea for this fic, loosely based on the long-standing issue of who is allowed to march and, more controversially, who is not. The suggesting and prodding by these two turned into a plot idea, which turned into an AU drabble, which turned into a multi-chaptered epic. Never underestimate just how far I'll go to avoid writing term papers.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren! *Squishy!hugs*


When Irish eyes are smiling sure it's like a morn in spring;
With a lilt of Irish laughter you can hear the angels sing;
When Irish hearts are happy all the world is bright and gay;
( And when Irish eyes are smiling sure they'd steal your heart away )

Title: Smile A Smile For Me (14/16)
Author: Arielle honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Don't own, don't know. Don't even own the concept. Some places and events are accurate, but the rest is all story. Even the shamrocks are fake. :)
Summary: For New York City rookie police officer Chris Richardson, the annual St. Patrick's Day parade marks a day of professional and personal turmoil. For activist Blake Lewis it’s a chance to try to end intolerance and sway public opinion. They never imagined that it would be a beginning…
Author's Notes: I will say this until the day I die: this is all dreamerren's and _kittenheels's faults. :-P After visiting the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City this past March, the idea for this fic, loosely based on the long-standing issue of who is allowed to march and, more controversially, who is not. The suggesting and prodding by these two turned into a plot idea, which turned into an AU drabble, which turned into a multi-chaptered epic. Never underestimate just how far I'll go to avoid writing term papers.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren! *Squishy!hugs*



( We're on the road to God knows where, but we're together now, who cares )

Title: Smile A Smile For Me (13/16)
Author: Arielle honestys_easy
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Don't own, don't know. Don't even own the concept. Some places and events are accurate, but the rest is all story. Even the shamrocks are fake. :)
Summary: For New York City rookie police officer Chris Richardson, the annual St. Patrick's Day parade marks a day of professional and personal turmoil. For activist Blake Lewis it’s a chance to try to end intolerance and sway public opinion. They never imagined that it would be a beginning…
Author's Notes: I will say this until the day I die: this is all dreamerren's and _kittenheels's faults. :-P After visiting the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City this past March, the idea for this fic, loosely based on the long-standing issue of who is allowed to march and, more controversially, who is not. The suggesting and prodding by these two turned into a plot idea, which turned into an AU drabble, which turned into a multi-chaptered epic. Never underestimate just how far I'll go to avoid writing term papers.
Huge thanks and much love to my beta, dreamerren! *Squishy!hugs*



( What if the neighbours are talking? Who cares if your friends stop and stare? )