Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
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Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: October 12, 2012 03:33 AM · On: OurGlass

 

For that instant of eternity, there was no sound, no sensation, no movement. And then-

Justin 

His heart seized; contracting within his chest, a hard, merciless weight crushing it painfully, fear threatening to squeeze out the elixir that kept it beating.

 

This started with a strong intensity that did not abate until Brian held Justin in his arms. The episode it referenced did not evoke the same tension and fear I had while reading this short fic. Initially, I wasn’t sure what incident was occurring. I was caught up in the moment of Brian’s emotional turmoil. When I realized it was the bombing, his ongoing prayers and pleas were all the things I could have imagined him thinking during that time. They had wasted so much time with pettiness (Brian). Justin had lived through the bashing; it was their second chance but Brian was too afraid to take it and continued to push Justin away at every turn.

I thought that episode was wasted on focusing on Michael’s injuries. Terrible, I know, but I could have cared less. Brian had just said those three little momentous words and they were overshadowed, as usual, with Michael drama. For a short while, I thought Brian was going to profess his love for Michael too.  After reading this story, I decided to look at the episode again, but this time I can look at it with a whole new perspective and perhaps enjoy it for what it’s worth.

 

Time stopped again as the sheer, staggering, gut-wrenching relief broke over Brian so powerfully it took all his strength just to cling onto the edges of reality.

He had his arms wrapped tightly all the way around the warm, solid, living Justin, crushing him hard against his chest, against his heart.

The hourglass wobbled, tilted, and finally fell silently onto its side. And slowly, ever so slowly, it began to right itself again the other way up. Resetting the clock.

 

I could quote every line because each one was just as poignant and beautiful as the previous. I can’t pick a favorite.

 

Thanks Sapphire,

Hugs,

Sandra:)

 



Author's Response:

Thanks Sandra *hugs back* Once again I am so thrilled by your wonderful review - I'm so glad you liked this! I remember this episode so vividly (as I'm sure everyone does). Because I only started watching the show in 2007, I was watching it on DVD. I had to keep stopping it to give myself time to process what was happening, and then I remember going for a long, long walk afterwards to 'recover'. For me, the highlight of the episode was not the "I love you", not was it Michael nearly dying. It was Brian's terror when he went back into Babylon to find Justin, and his utterly relief when he finally found him. I would have LOVED for that little scene to have gone on for just a little bit longer before Emmett came to find them - there was SO much more that could have been done and said with that moment when they found each other. It's a testament to Gale Harold's acting ability that he looked utterly terrified when he arrived at Babylon, and that Brian's fear was palpable. I could watch that scene over and over again and it would never lose its impact - it is a very powerful, poignant scene. And hence, this story :-)

Having re-read this story myself (I wrote it almost five years ago now), I think I might go back and watch that scene again, too. Season 5 was never my favorite, but it does have it's moments ;-) Thanks again for reading and for your amazing review. I appreciate you taking the time to leave your thoughts and comments so much. *hugs*

Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: August 10, 2008 03:03 PM · On: OurGlass

This was amazing, totally captured all the emotions in that wonderful scene! Love it!

Author's Response: Thanks Kat! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! I always get goosbumps whenever I watch this part of ep. 510. It's so powerful. Thanks so much for reading, as always, and for your much-adored review!

Reviewer: gerri (Signed) · Date: May 08, 2008 04:33 AM · On: OurGlass

Reading your fics these last couple of weeks has been so joyous, this is no exception.

Author's Response: Thanks :) I wrote this as a spontanious responce to watching ep. 510...and because I was procrastinating. Ironically, I'm always write the best stories when I'm trying to do something else. But sadly, it doesn't work the other way around ;) Anyway, thanks so much for reading and for your review, as always!

Reviewer: Jackie (Anonymous) · Date: May 06, 2008 07:16 AM · On: OurGlass

That was beautiful.



Author's Response: Thanks Jackie. I'm so pleased that you found it so ;) Thanks so much for reading and for your comment!

Reviewer: emma (Anonymous) · Date: May 06, 2008 04:11 AM · On: OurGlass

Wow. Just... wow. This was amazing. I have goosebumps. Great read.

Author's Response: Thanks :) That scene from 510 still gives me goosbumps, so I'm so glad to hear that the goosebumps transfered through into the story. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! Thanks again for reading and for your wonderful review!

Reviewer: paeansong (Signed) · Date: May 06, 2008 02:24 AM · On: OurGlass

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this story. You so captured Brian in both his anguish and his joy. Thanks for sharing this.

Author's Response: Thanks! I think 510 has to be my favorite episode ever because it is so powerful and emotional- I still get goosebumps every time I watch the scene where Brian is looking for Justin in Babylon. It's incredible. I'm so pleased that you think I managed to capture some of the joy and angst. Thank you so much for reading and for your wonderful comment!

Reviewer: Amelia (Anonymous) · Date: May 06, 2008 12:37 AM · On: OurGlass

Ohhhhhhhhhhh love it. Will a certain other story be updated soon?

Author's Response:

Hmm...which story would that be? ;) Yes, I should have the next chapter up by Wednesday or Thursday (I hope). I'm really glad you enjoyed this story, too. Thanks so much for reading and for you much-adored reveiw!

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: May 05, 2008 10:26 PM · On: OurGlass

i must say that you have a beautiful way with words. that was absolutely mesmirizing.

Author's Response: Thanks :) Sometimes to words just come and I don't even have to think about them- particularly when the scene is so emotional. Thanks so much for reading and for your reveiw, as always :)

Reviewer: Big J (Anonymous) · Date: May 05, 2008 10:50 AM · On: OurGlass

OMG, such an emotional story for such an emotional scene on the screen.  This was gut wrenching and I'm just lost for words really.  Another one to add to my list of your stories that I love.

Author's Response: Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I watched that scene from 510 again and was totally inspired; Brian's actions during that scene just speak volumes. The acting was just so amazing. Thanks so much for reading and for your reveiw, as always ;)

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