Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
Reviews For Holiday Happenings
Reviewer: Blossomlegs (Signed) · Date: June 04, 2016 07:29 PM · On: Chapter 11

Sorrry I,m behind, but I've been a little under the weather, along with a short tay in the hospital.

Wow, this is going to be one heck of a time for Brian and Justin, with Joan.

Just hope the boys can pull it together and save what they have esp. with little ones on the way.

Fantastic as ever, looking forward to next, you kind of left us with are mouths hanging open and saying " no, no"

Thanks for sharing!

Always,

JoAnn



Author's Response:

Hi JoAnn, sorry to hear you haven't been well.  Hospital stays YUCK!!!!!!  I've had a couple of those and I did NOT enjoy them.  Hope you are feeling better!!!  I think B&J just have to get together and be honest with each other.  They always get into trouble when they try to "protect" the other person by withholding info.  Justin didn't tell Brian about arguing with Joan at lunch and he gets home from his business trip and JOan is living with them!!  Thanks for takking time to review I always love reading your comments!!!  Stay well!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: June 04, 2016 04:40 AM · On: Chapter 11

Hi,

  That was an intense chapter.  I am still bothered by the way

Claire is being treated.  I just can’t see how the boys will visit Joan

but not Claire.  There were a few comments which tried to explain

it, but I just don’t see it.  Yes, there were calls and emails with

Claire, and since she refuses to ‘own-up’ to her failures the boys are keeping their distance.  Has not Joan done exactly the same

thing.  Joan is only their grandmother, while Claire is their

mother.  So it’s mother vs. grandmother, and to me Claire is more important.  Maybe that is the answer, a mother is more difficult

to forgive.  Maybe?

  Each time either Justin or Brian does something important,

trying to protect the other without telling the other that always

becomes a problem.  I don’t know if Brian feels betrayed because

he feels Justin and Joan conspires against him. Justin meant well.

 Betrayal is a strong word. To me it is more that Britin is Brian’s

castle, his refuge, and Justin bringing Joan there destroys that.  It

is all explainable, and it sure will be interesting how all this plays out.  There sure is a lot of explaining to do.

  Once again, thanks for the chapter and the story.  Things

certainly have gotten complicated.

 DavidR



Author's Response:

Hello my friend, I was womdering why I hadn't heard from you.  Happy to know you are stlll reading the story.  I belive John & Peter think their Mother actually harmed them by ignoring their needs and moving them in with Paul  Joan wasn't exactly a model grandmother but she never actually did them any harm.  She didn't take them in to her home but they didn't want to be there either.  Claure actually choose her drug dealer wishes over Peter safety and the brothers want an apology.  They haven't cut her off completely.  Claire knows her sons want her to accept responsibility for what she did and an apology, so far she hasn't done either. 

I agree B&J trying to protect the other by withholding information usually turns out to be a big problem.  Justin didn't want to talk about lunch at Joan's so Brian could think plans were made there to have her move in while he was out of town.  Brian doesn't even know that Joan reinjured herself fired her in home helpers.  Complicated makes for a better story!!!  Thanks, as always, for your support.  You always bring up interesting points and give me food for thought.  I appreciate it!!!    Bill

Reviewer: emac66 (Signed) · Date: May 30, 2016 03:41 PM · On: Chapter 11

Going in reverse here........Holy Shitballs! Seriously?! You leave us like that?? 

Justin is obviously going to be in shock,then heartbroken, and perhaps even abit.....furious!! I mean, Brian should know better than that. I do get the impression that Alice is once again going to intervene with her 2 cents worth. Just like when she told off Brian about the guests in their house. she'll probably let him know "what's what". That's just my guess though. I just hope Joan doesn't find out. I see her getting all "happy happy joy joy" about it. If that happens, if she does, she'll have lost what little footing she's gained with everyone.

Speaking of Joan.....wondering if Alice's little speech had anything to to with her slight reversal of attitude. I don't thinks she's manipulative enought to have the forethought to cause problems between B&J. She may be a cold bitch from hell, but at least she's up front and honest about it. :) It'd be nice though if she can get over those harsh feelings and start seeing life for what it really can give her. I do think interacting wioth the boys will be good for her. Not sure about Gus. That may take awhile. Nobody is going to trust her around him for quite some time I don't think.

All in all......another brilliant chapter. end of the chapter gutted me, but.....makes it all the more exciting to get the next installment. Gotta have some angst thrown in here and there between B&J.

Thanks!! Definitely looking forward to the next one. I hope B gets his head out his ass quickly!! Either through Alice or on his own. (honestly, I have so many possibilittes running about in my head.....I'm a wee bit nervous)

Cheers,

Elaine



Author's Response:

Hi Elaine, you are my faithful Monday reviewer.  I wasn't sure if the holiday might delay you but maybe you don't live in the USA??  I think Justin will try to act like things are okay for Alice, John & Peter's sake.  Alice is really to blame for this situation since it was her idea for Joan ro move into the pool house.  Maybe she will take some role in getting B&J back on speaking terms.  I think Joan is intimidated by Alice - a lot of people are, rmeber when the sheriff deputies came to visit?  I am really glad that you enjpyed the chapter.  Alwaus makes my day to see your comments!!!!  Thanks for the review!!  Bill

Reviewer: bktush (Anonymous) · Date: May 30, 2016 06:12 AM · On: Chapter 11

My dear, dear Sweet Baboo      PLEASE don't let Brian go to mikey and tell of Justins ''betrayel'' That little smug asshole will tell everyone he knows, maybe Cynthia or Ted can calm Brian down and let him think clearly and don't let him trick he knows the best sex ever has always been Justin. Maybe the terrific duo of Alice and Jennifer can ease Brian's mind. You are worrying your Sally, not nice. 



Author's Response:

Sally, you know that expression "into eah life a little rain must fall"  well B&J are having a thunderstorm right now, hopefully it doesn't turn into a hurricane named Mikey.  We will have to wait and see what a "betrayed" Brian might do.  I will try and update soon!  sweet B

Reviewer: bktush (Anonymous) · Date: May 30, 2016 05:44 AM · On: Chapter 11

Sweet Baboo, It's kinda weird Joan thanking Alice and liking the food, I hope it's sincere. Maybe it struck a nerve about dying alone in her house and no one knowing.Alice maybe the type of friend who can help her. I know the boys are shocked about her acting happy and a small smile. Brian really surprised me by feeling betrayed by Justin. He should know that to Justin he's the most important person in his life. Maybe he's worrying that it's permanet and how it will effect Gus,John,Peter,and even the twins, he needs to know it was Alice's idea. Brian always mans up and he's wrong to blame Justin. I think he cares about his mother but just can't face being hurt again only this time on a daily basis. Your cliffhangers drive me crazy! Your Sally



Author's Response:

My Darling Sally, I always think of Joan as kind of a bully.  People with strong personalities intimidate her.  Alice has a STRONG personality.  She told Justin to leave her house but when he refused she just ignored him.  And maybe old Joanie is a little lonely.  Had to be a rough experience to be trapped in her bathtub for a couple days.  Rememeber that Brian has no idea what happened at lunch.  Justin said he didn't want to talk about it.  Brian might feel that this Joan invasion might have been planned while Jusin, John & Peter visited Joan.  I think it is a hard thing to not care baout your mother.  We will have to wait and see when or if Brian returns fro an explaination.  Always enjoy hearng from you!!!  your sweet Baboo

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: May 29, 2016 01:10 PM · On: Chapter 11

Hi, Bill!  First of all, congrats on getting your 200th review!:) 

As for the story, wow, just when I think Joan can't be any more obstinate and unreasonable, you prove me wrong - ha!  But perhaps they have finally arrived at an equitable solution (hopefully).  Alice is quickly becoming a favorite character of mine. Love that woman! 

But, boy, that cliffhanger! Bad Bill - LOL!  Something tells me that Brian will be eating crow in the near future (not sure if that is low-carb or not). 

As always, a great and enjoyable read.  And don't worry; I love angst, and I know you will leave these two in a happier place in the future. Thanks for the update!  ~Kim



Author's Response:

Hello my friend, thanks for the congrats on 200 reviews.  You know how much I LOVE reviews!!!  Even though I tell myself it is egotisical and shallow of me to be so focused on reviews I can't help myself.  I console myself by saying there are worse things to be addicted to.  Joan is focused on things being her way for sure.  I think Alice can even keep Joanie behaving.  It seems to me that you have left us hanging in your stories more than once.  A little suffering is good for the soul.  Our stories have that in common, it all comes out happy in the end!!  Thanks as always for being such a support to me.  Anyone who enjoys my stories really owes it to your inspiration and mentoring.  Thanks for the review!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: May 29, 2016 01:04 PM · On: Chapter 11

Oh, no. I thought something like this might happen from the instant that Justin decided to not tell Brian about Joan because of the business trip. Even with the best of intentions, keeping truth from Brian isn't a good idea. Joan is so conniving. Now that she is there,I think she is delighted to be at the house so that she can interfere and cause trouble whenever and wherever possible. I do think Alice can handle her, but I doubt she is going to be able to change Joan's attitude. Not so sure it is a good thing to have Joan around her grandsons so much. Joan is such a toxic person. I am hoping that Brian drives a short distance, calms down, and gives Justin a chance to explain. Given what he said about feeling betrayed, having Joan in his house must be the worst for Brian. Joan allowed Brian to be abused and has been horrible to him all of his life...can't really blame him for his immediate reaction. Guess Justin may feel a little betrayed now, too, since he was trying to spare Brian's feelings, not hurt him. Not being given a chance to explain anything and to have Brian jump to conclusions must hurt Justin almost as much. What a mess. Fix this, please! I do not like B&J in the midst of this kind of angst. As always, am loving the story. Thanks!

Author's Response:

I think it is kind of a pattern with B&J of trying to protect the other person by not telling them something. It usually comes back and bites them in the butt eventually and not in a good life affirming way. I think Alice will quickly shut down any trouble Joan might try to cause. If she needs reinforcements Jennifer is in reserve. Brian may still his fantasy of Alice & Jennifer beating up Joan in the backyard come true. I think you are right there are hard feelings on both side now. We'll have to wait and see how things turn out.  It was Alice's idea to have Joan stay in the pool house so she may have to help B&J get over this little hump in the road. Thank you so much for letting me know you are still enjoying the story. I love to hear from the readers so I value each review!!!!!!!!! Bill

Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: May 29, 2016 11:55 AM · On: Chapter 11

Justin is one feisty man, and Brian is as stubborn as Joan. Hopefully a drive in the country will help Brian relax and accept Joan's brief stay at Britin... Or will this become more of a permanent situation? Hugs ~ Kathleen

Author's Response:

Justin is always ready to step up to defend Brian.  Of cousre Brian doesn't kone what Justin said to Joan.  All Brian knows is he went out of town and came home to Joan staying in their house.  We'll habe to wait and see how this works out.  Hugs back to my you!!!  Bill

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: May 29, 2016 05:17 AM · On: Chapter 11

Love, love, love how Justin tells Joanie home truths.  Alice can talk me into anything anytime, so why not Joan.  Leaving us with a cliffy wasn't nice, but I know you'll fix it with your next chapter.  A very interesting chapter.



Author's Response:

I think Justin gave Joanie a lot for food for thought but not sure it made any difference to her.  Alice may have to talk Brian in to coming back home.  So you don't think "Justin Taylor, single Dad" would make a good sequel????  Thanks, my friend, for being such a faithful reviewer. I appreciate it!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: starfire64 (Signed) · Date: May 29, 2016 04:08 AM · On: Chapter 11

Hi Bill  :  ) I can see having Joan at the pool house would be beneficial for her in the long run, she’s already proven that she’s too headstrong and stubborn to do what’s best for her recovery.  LOL, love the way Justin puts her in her place. I wish Brian had waited for Justin to explain why she’s there instead of running off like that though, but we know where he gets his stubbornness from - Ha.  Looking forward to the next chapter  :  ) *Hugs* Janet  



Author's Response:

Hi Janet, thanks for psoting a review!!!!  Brian gets his stubborness and his annoyed facial expression from Joan.  You just can get away from genetics.  Justin did defend Brian and point out all Joan's failings but he didn't tell Brian.  All Brian sees is JOan now under his roof. Glad to know you enjoyed this chapter.  Hope all is good with you.  Hugs back,  Bill

Reviewer: shf1210 (Anonymous) · Date: May 29, 2016 03:38 AM · On: Chapter 11

So first I have to admit I like being mentioned before the chapter even starts made me happy even before I started to read.

i asked for drama I guess you gave me some. I have to admit I do agree with Brian bringing Joan to their house is a huge mistake. I get how Brian feels betrayed but I also get how Justin would feel he had no choice. 

I liked the lunch at Joan's for no other reason than letting Justin tell Joan how great Brian was to him when he was hurt even thou I am not sure she heard him. I liked how she thought Alice cooked when it was really John and Justin. 

I am going to worry about Justin until you update notice I did not say Brian because by not even saying anything and just leaving he he hurt Justin more than an I am sorry will repair. If Brian goes to Michael over this they are done babies or no babies. 

Cant wait for the update 



Author's Response:

I believe in giving credit where credit is due. There are always two sides to every story. It is unfortunate that Brian left before hearing any reasons why Joan was there. Maybe he thinks this was all worked out at the lunch Justin didn't want to discuss. Brian would feel pretty bad if he thought Joan and Justin were conspiring together. Justin let Joan have it with both barrels but will Brian ever find that out???? Stay tuned. Nor errors to report in this chapter?? Always a pleasure to ready your comments. Thanks for your support!!!!!!! Bill

Reviewer: tiger062 (Signed) · Date: May 29, 2016 03:01 AM · On: Chapter 11

Well, Joan is one difficult woman - so glad I don't have to deal with her. Alice will be excellent with her - her no nonsense attitude won't put up with Joan's attitude. It's obvious where Brian gets his 'high drama' behaviour from....LOL. Poor Justin - not only has he to deal with Joan but now Brian. Brian had better wake up to the fact Justin must have an excellent reason for doing this and he should make the time to find out why or getting back into Justin's good graces might take a while....

Author's Response:

Joan is not an easy person to like.  Alice will have no trouble handling Joan.  If Brian feels betrayed there is no telling what he will do.  Hope he doesn't do something he regrets like go tricking at Babylon.  Glad to know you enjoyed this chapter.  Thanks for psoting a review!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Lorma (Signed) · Date: May 29, 2016 02:06 AM · On: Chapter 11

Oh dear.  Impulsive Brian strikes again.  Interesting that Joan seems to be liking the pool house situation.  Alice is one cool housekeeper and friend.  I loved it when Justin told Joan off.  Brian gets a get out of jail free card even though he didn't let Justin explain before storming out, due to the fact that he had to live with Joan for so many years.  She is quite the battle axe.



Author's Response:

I think the shock of Joan being under his roof was too much for Brian to absorb.  Alice is kind of the villain since it was her idea for Joan to sta in the pool house.  Justin didn't leave Joan in any doubt about how he felt about her.  Thanks fort aking time to review!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: May 28, 2016 11:55 PM · On: Chapter 11

My heart sunk - poor Justin, caught between a rock and a hard place. Brian's reaction was sadly predictable but I must admit I had hoped he would surpise Justin by being more willing to listen to the reasons behind this unwelcome turn of events:-(



Author's Response:

Justin thought he was doing the right thing but Brian doesn't seem to agree.  Thanks for the review, I love to hear from the readers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Bill

Reviewer: eureka1 (Signed) · Date: May 28, 2016 11:07 PM · On: Chapter 11

Huh. Who knew? Joan's actually capable of being happy (kinda sorta) now that she's in Brian and Justin's pool house. Did she just want to feel that her son really was taking care of her, by having her nearby, without infringing too much on her independence and privacy?

Oh, Brian. I know you had a horrendous childhood and that Joan was/is a lousy excuse for a mother. However, Justin would never betray you. He was helping you by handling the situation with your mom as best he could, trying to ensure you wouldn't be further devasted by harm Joan might do to herself without a caregiver.

I hope once Brian calms down a bit and stops to think that he'll realize how lucky he is to have Justin and that he needs to return home. I am rather concerned for Brian and Justin--and their family. That speaks to how deeply you've drawn me into your amazing story.



Author's Response:

Hrad to say exactly what is in Joan's mind.  We probably don't want to reallu understand Joan's thinking.  Brian got a nast surprise finding out Joan was living under his rook without any explaination.  Joan is a real hot button from Brian.  He might think this was all worked out at the lunch Justin didn't want to talk about.  We'll have to wait and see what happens.  Thanks for the review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Bill

Reviewer: Bob (Signed) · Date: May 28, 2016 09:37 PM · On: Chapter 11

:)

 



Author's Response:

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