Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
Reviewer: Galesgal (Signed) · Date: September 10, 2016 08:26 AM · On: Chapter 1

This is one of the few death fics i have read.   i love that you stayed true to them and u stayed true to the disease.   Very well i can do death as long as they are both old as hell.   Lov it.



Author's Response:

G'day Galesgal

Thank you for taking the chance on reading a death fic.  I am thrilled that you said I stayed true to B/J and the disease, as that was my intention.  The response to this fic has been absolutely wonderful as the readers seem to understand the horror of this awful disease.  I like your idea on only writing death fics if they are as old as dirt.  Although, I am guilty of writing a very short one where there is no age mentioned so they might be a little younger than dirt.

Thank you so much for such a nice review and for saying you love it.

Cheers :))))))

Reviewer: steff (Anonymous) · Date: August 18, 2016 06:39 PM · On: Chapter 1

I'm still crying ... Good and sad and full of love.



Author's Response:

Thank you for such a lovely review steff.  I am so thrilled you felt the love come through.  It delights me to know that you grasp the way I wrote Brian's love, mostly from his memories of the past; as well as Justin's love, through his affection, understanding and unwavering support.

Thank you.

Cheers :)

Reviewer: Enohvee1875 (Signed) · Date: July 16, 2016 09:14 PM · On: Chapter 1

You have handled this topic with sensitivity and grace.  Thank you for the lovely story. 



Author's Response:

Hello Enohvee1875 aka Kim :)))

I must say it is always such a thrill for me to converse with new MW members or visitors.  I know this is belated, nevertheless a big warm welcome to MW. :)

I like to write original concepts about B/J and some of my fics are borne out of real life events.  This subject matter is especially close to my heart which makes your words "You have handled this topic with sensitivity and grace" very gratifying to me as that was my intention.

Thank you for taking the time to review.  I really do appreciate your lovely comments.

Cheers :)

Reviewer: eureka1 (Signed) · Date: September 27, 2015 06:49 AM · On: Chapter 1

So touching, beautiful, and sad...a life well lived...until he next time B&J meet. Thank you for this powerful story. Alzheimer's and dementia are horrible diseases that steal one's dignity. Governments the world over should be pouring money into research.



Author's Response:

I always get excited when a news or current affairs program declare there may be a breakthrough in this area, and sometimes it seems as simple as a drug we are already using to treat other ailments.  However, after the announcement appears you don't seem to hear about it again.  I know it takes time to test the claims, still maybe they should not announce anything until all the testing is done so people don't have false hope.   I find it astonishing how, if you're not a religious person, scientist can determined life began with a single organism in the ocean, yet our brains are still a mystery in some aspects.  Okay, I know I sometimes go on, nevertheless I just want to add that this is why I like your reviews; they are different and they have me pondering things I probably wouldn't normally have thought of if I wasn't answering your review.

Thank you for the "so touching, beautiful, and sad" comments.  I believe B/J are destined to be together so the "until the next time B&J meet" is very apt for me.  Also, thank you very, very much for taking the time to let me know you have read my fics.  I truly do appreciate it.

Cheers :)))))

Reviewer: Astor (Anonymous) · Date: June 04, 2015 04:56 PM · On: Chapter 1

You got me in my feelings. Any author who can make you feel like you can should be celebrated. So, here I am. So moving.



Author's Response:

This has to be the nicest review I have ever received.  When you take a subject that is close to your heart and try to highlight the horrible truth, without losing the characters, and then someone writes what you have, well I am beyond words.  Thank you so very much.

Cheers :)

Reviewer: Brandon (Anonymous) · Date: January 16, 2015 04:17 AM · On: Chapter 1

This was emotional. Very well written. Brian and Justin's relationship is so beautiful. The last scene was so powerful.



Author's Response:

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments.  It is an emotional piece, and to say it is well written, with a powerful ending, is such a lovely compliment.  MCD are not for everyone so I am really pleased you have taken the time to let me know you have read this.  Thank you.

Cheers 

Reviewer: Alois (Signed) · Date: July 12, 2014 02:20 AM · On: Chapter 1

Hi Flosee

after a great evening with my guests, I just read this in my bed and I have to say it's just beautiful...

I love it

*hugs

~alois~



Author's Response:

Hey Alois

I'm pleased you found this one.  Thank you for the beautiful comment.  Like you, I don't claim to be an expert on this disease; I just wrote the symptoms I had seen, unfortunately, in family members.

Thank you for reviewing my friend, I really appreciate it.

Cheers 

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: September 28, 2012 05:51 AM · On: Chapter 1

This is so sad, but perfectly plausable.  Brian went just the way he would have wanted, right after having sex with his Justin.



Author's Response: I know in real life you don’t get to say farewell as Brian and Justin did, but I think you are correct Brian would have liked it that he was able to have sex with Justin one last time. I think they would have been together until the end. Thank you for reviewing this as I know a lot of people don’t like MCD. Cheers

Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: September 11, 2012 07:34 PM · On: Chapter 1

Simply brilliant! I read this at least 3 times and enjoyed it more each time. You seem to have the behaviors of the victims of this disease down-pat. It showed just how much the family and victim suffers. This was a very convincing and moving story.



Author's Response: To read this several times and say it is Simply brilliant! is very flattering and it seems you have understood the significant, for example Brian not recognising Justin plus the impact on loved ones, and the minute details, such as the repetition of Brian not knowing his soundings, which makes your comments even more rewarding. Thank you no sleep of the lovely review.

Reviewer: Megan Rose (Signed) · Date: September 06, 2012 11:00 AM · On: Chapter 1

I should not have read this at work as I was dangerously close to crying. Having had a few family members fall victim to Alzheimers/dementia, I know how devestating it is. And we know Justin would never leave Brian, even as the disease took hold. This was wonderful and so, so sad.



Author's Response: This was extremely difficult to write for the same reason you felt emotional when you read it. Thank you for your support and sharing how this made you feel.

Reviewer: wellreadbunny (Signed) · Date: September 06, 2012 07:50 AM · On: Chapter 1

Thank you for this story . It was beautiful and made me cry.

Author's Response: Thank you for the lovely review and allowing me to know how this story affected you. Welcome to MW Cheryll; I see like me you have joined recently, the people here are so nice.

Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: September 06, 2012 05:50 AM · On: Chapter 1

As sad as this is,I love how it's written ~ Vonnie xx



Author's Response: Thank you Vonnie what a lovely compliment as it was emotionally difficult for me to write.

Reviewer: feet526@aol.com (Anonymous) · Date: September 05, 2012 09:34 AM · On: Chapter 1

no words...just much emotion. thank you for writing such an unbelieably beautiful story. my tears will not allow me to write more. thank you again

Author's Response: It is people like you who allowed me to write this piece. I never would have thought I would be comfortable enough to write anything I feel so emotional about myself but here at MW I have been given the courage and support to do so. Thank you, not only for reading and reviewing this but for so much more. Thank you so very much.

Reviewer: Cheburashka2 (Signed) · Date: September 05, 2012 09:20 AM · On: Chapter 1

OMG, I'm a mess from crying, but I loved your story. It was SO Brian, so in character. I loved that Brian and Justin were together for 40 years.

Great, great story.

Cheers,

Vin



Author's Response: I’m sorry if I made you cry but I am very appreciative that I could stir your emotions. The subject matter isn’t pleasant but I like to see them deal with real life issues. Thank you for your comments Vin.

Reviewer: 4depthoflove (Signed) · Date: September 05, 2012 05:15 AM · On: Chapter 1

completely and totally heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time - so...you made me cry - alot - now you have to make me laugh - it's a rule at our house...lol

Charle



Author's Response: I love your house rule. We have something similar; if you say something bad about a person then you must follow it with something nice. I hope I have abided by your rule as I posted three other pieces to try and lift the mood. Please say it worked? Thank you for the beautiful comments Charle.

Reviewer: BigPaw (Signed) · Date: September 05, 2012 04:44 AM · On: Chapter 1

What a wonderful story. I'd write more but the tears are making it hard to type.
Lori

Author's Response: Thank you BigPaw please forgive me if I write no more as I feel if I was to let my feelings show on this matter then the dam would break. I appreciate your support as always my friend.

Reviewer: Lorie (Signed) · Date: September 05, 2012 03:34 AM · On: Chapter 1

I hate when either one of them dies, but I love the way you ended his life.

Author's Response: I am not into MCD either but this wouldn’t leave me alone and I like putting them in real life situations, even though they are just characters; which I sometimes have to keep telling myself. Thank you for your kind words.

Reviewer: NoChaser (Signed) · Date: September 05, 2012 02:06 AM · On: Chapter 1

Flossee,

What can I say, my friend? Alzheimers is a cruel, vicious disease, not only stealing the memories and personalities of the afflicted, but ripping apart families and leaving heartbreak along the way as the person they knew ever so slowly fades away. I have known a few who have suffered under this burden - likely we all have.

My mother died many years ago from cardiopulmonary disease. During the last stages of her disease, while hospitalized for weeks, she suffered from a condition very much like Alzheimers. It was called rapidly progressive dementia. During a matter of days we each became unrecognizable to her, yet she would ask for us every day. She spent hours 'talking' with her own mother and grandmother who had passed away decades before. She stopped eating, preferring her imaginary food. She smoked imaginary cigarettes and drank imaginary whisky.

We had no time to adjust to the changes in my mother -- but at least she didn't linger years in her other world and we were spared that, at least. She passed away, in my arms, a week after her first symptoms of the dementia appeared.

Your story is heartbreaking. Even though we hear it through Brian's confusion, we see the shadow of Justin, crushing under the weight of his pain. The man he loves has changed through no fault of his own, but the love connecting them is ever, ever present.

Wonderful representation of a tragic situation. Thank you, bless you.

Roni



Author's Response: I know you realize I wouldn’t have written this if I haven’t experienced it with loved ones myself and I hope I did it justice even though I didn’t try to fit in all the details as some are just too harsh. The repetition of wanting to go home, not remember loved ones, people they see every day or places is just so cruel; along with most of the time living in the past is heartbreaking. I am not going to write anymore as this is very emotional for me as it is for you. So thank you Roni for sharing this with me.

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: September 05, 2012 01:44 AM · On: Chapter 1

:)



Author's Response: :)

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