Let's Harass Brian

[brian_pa]

I know it's coming; why not create a space for it?

Yes, I am a bastard who wronged poor widdle Justy AGAIN. But remember: The lad can fucking well give back whatever shit I dish out. And he does.

Comments

[furriboots]

You are entitled to be annoyed, angry, frustrated however you want to characterize it. You were placed in an untenable situation and sometimes it is best to say nothing and stomp around to relieve your feelings at least until you manage to get them under control. Justin can complain about your lack of immediate sharing but this isn't going to hurt him.

Melanie is clearly in the wrong. Jenny would be fine with Michael and Ben and Debbie would be there playing the doting grandmother. Maybe she thinks Jenny will be jealous of Gus? It will not hurt them to be separated for a few days and if they were in Pittsburgh at the same time I am sure you would all get together anyway. This is not your fault and I hope that Michael understands that. If I were him I would be really annoyed with Melanie for creating a situation that does not need to exist. You cannot even justify this with the rationale that Melanie is being overprotective because if that were the case she wouldn't consider allowing Jenny to visit at all.

[justin_nyc]

We're at work, so I'll be brief. I think Melanie doesn't want to consider allowing her daughter to visit, but instead of just saying so, she's making impossible hoops through which Michael cannot jump.

Need to get something off my chest here and then it's back to work.

[brian_pa]

It's easier for Michael to harass me than Melanie. Safer. So I have no doubt at all that he's going to be all over me about this. But nothing will make me change my mind.

[justin_nyc]

I'm not going to make this a federal offense, but I resent the "widdle Justy" statement. First off, you NEVER call me Justy. Secondly, I may be short, but I'm not little. Ask your asshole if you can't remember. Talk like that, even in jest, is condescending and not worthy of the new enlightened you.

I can give back your shit, but don't want to.

[brian_pa]

Look whose journal you're on. Then think about whom I was addressing with the "widdle Justy" comment. I meant, possibly that is how some of the bitches think of YOU. Not that I think of you like that.

By the way - cheap shot about my ass. I knew exactly how big you are long before you were ever allowed access.

You don't give me back shit? That's a load.

Did your supervisior give you permission to get online at work?

[justin_nyc]

Blame it on your bitches. Good one.

I'm multi-tasking. Besides, Charley's interviewing somebody and I need to ask him something before I can run with my current project. Dock me.

[brian_pa]

Come in here and lock the door. I'll "dock" you all right.

Forgot. No lock on the door. Docking will have to wait.

What does the candidate look like? Is he hot?

[eastlea]

'Let's Harass Brian' Huh? Nope. Not going there.

I agree with the other voyeurs (and the very wise Justin) - Mel is pulling you into an issue that is hers and Michaels alone. Good luck with however you handle this one.

PS. 'widdle Justy' ??? Don't think so. Never 'widdle Justy'

[brian_pa]

If he doesn't stop eating so many chocolate donuts, he's going to be called "waddle Justy" one of these days. That is, if he ever outgrows his teenage metabolism. Lucky bastard. ONE donut = 2 hours on the Stairmaster for NORMAL people.

[justin_nyc]

I don't eat chocolate donuts. It's chocolate glazed I like. I guess you've forgotten that too.

[brian_pa]

When the chocolate-glazed donuts are gone, you eat plain chocolate ones. I've SEEN you. There are witnesses.

You eat so many chocolate donuts, your eyes should be brown by now.

[jans_intentions]

I told Justin I wouldn't comment until I could think of something constructive not already covered. Only one thing comes to mind: Maybe get a lock on your office door and consider making the glass opaque? Just a suggestion.

I'll add to what some of the others said: If the only thing you can do when you are pissed is shut down then do it. It seems you were protecting Justin from the backlash of your understandable anger.

I am a little worried about this situation because of Gus so please keep us informed Michael. I won't waste your time with how pissed I was at Mel's gambit and all that.

[jans_intentions]

I am a little worried about this situation because of Gus so please keep us informed about Michael.

I wish you could edit comments.

[brian_pa]

I am immune to Michael's harassment. Lots of practice.

[jans_intentions]

BTW, I said something on Justin's journal in passing which he warned me about out of concern for me, I think.

I just want you to know I didn't mean to show disrespect, Brian. I'm sure it's unnecessary for me to say it for you, since I doubt you'd care, but I kind of wanted to.

Now I'll go back to seeing how things unfold and wishing you the best.

[shadownyc]

I'm actually interested in harassing you, I'll leave that up to Justin if he wants to.

What I do want to know is if you're going to be proactive where Michael is concerned and make sure he knows that Melanie is the one stirring up shit, not you? Melanie should not force a wedge between you and Michael using her daughter as a pawn. If she can't bear to be without her kid for a week maybe it's time she comes in for a visit, too.

[brian_pa]

You're expecting rationality and reason from Melanie Marcus? Just because she (apparently) graduated law school, doesn't mean she translates any of that training into her personal life.

I am not playing Melanie's game. If Michael comes at me about this, that will be the time to deal with it. Let others kick up shit; not my style.

[shadownyc]

Good for you. While Melanie isn't worth the trouble from what I've noticed, I hope Michael sees this for what it really is. (I think Justin hit the nail on the head.)