Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
Reviews For Homecoming
Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: December 10, 2020 02:27 PM · On: #14: Memories and Mementos

I loved this story, and am happy that they are starting their life together, on their terms.   

Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: March 05, 2019 03:01 AM · On: #14: Memories and Mementos

Love it,did read it again

Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: December 18, 2018 07:27 AM · On: #14: Memories and Mementos

Love it, hope there is an update

Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: December 18, 2018 04:53 AM · On: #3: Home is Where

Love brian. Have a hard time to forgive Justin what he did to Brian

Reviewer: sfscarlet (Signed) · Date: July 24, 2017 03:09 AM · On: #4: Afternoon Delight

REad this story many years ago and am so happy to have the chance again.  Lvoe all the ways that Brian and Justin are reconnecting and not walking on eggshells.

Reviewer: shf1210 (Signed) · Date: July 20, 2017 02:43 PM · On: #14: Memories and Mementos

I loved this story so much when you originally posted it that I went back there and reread the whole thing. Does your putting it up here mean you will finish it the cliffhanger you left was HUGE. Sorry I love this is not really helpful in a critique kind of way but maybe it will help me get you to want to finish or at least add a new chapter.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 20, 2017 02:37 AM · On: #14: Memories and Mementos

Love this interlude with Dan.  We learn more about him and Billy.  It's nice to know that Justin's memory is not the unimportant thing that Brian thinks Justin thinks.  I always loved the picture of Brian, Justin and Dan.  I made this chapter.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 20, 2017 02:07 AM · On: #13: Ridiculously Romantic

This chapter is one of my favorites.  We get a look at the new Babylon.  We learn about Emmett's new place, which sounds perfect for him and Deb seems to have come to terms with not blaming Brian.  Better yet we learn that Brian sent tickets for Mel and JR.  That will be important.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 20, 2017 01:54 AM · On: #12: Opening Negotiations

There is something definately wrong with Lindsay.  And the adventure is just beginning.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 20, 2017 01:46 AM · On: #11: Next Steps

We get the good news that Brian is all for the housewarming of their new home and the extra bonus of Justin contacting Lindsay.  I forsee that Gus will be back in Pittsburg, but it won't be without it's drama.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 20, 2017 01:14 AM · On: #10: Interlude

They need this down time just as much as we needed to read it.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 20, 2017 01:09 AM · On: #9: Reunion Blues

This is the part of the storyline that I never liked.  I realize they had to go for drama but having Michael and Deb putting the blame on Brian was totally unfair.  Frankly I wouldn't have offered the money.  You've got Michael down pat, and being so stupid that he would rather sell his source of income?

Reviewer: PA Boi (Signed) · Date: July 19, 2017 11:45 PM · On: #14: Memories and Mementos

Loved how B&J are so in tune with each other in this chapter.  Bill



Author's Response:

Thank you. I wanted to deal with the whole Prom thing at some point because I think that both of them do have issues. Justin's are obvious. But Brian, aside from the guilt, I believe also carries around a degree of resentment that Justin left him alone with all those memories. Not rational, but I suspect that feeling was there all the same. Especially when Justin was demanding romance in S2. How could it not be? So I wanted to get it out there so they could move on a little more healthily. Glad you enjoyed.

Reviewer: PA Boi (Signed) · Date: July 19, 2017 07:33 PM · On: #13: Ridiculously Romantic

Glad that Debbie is being reasonable.  I'm sure Brian was relieved.  Bill



Author's Response:

Yes. Brian is so vulnerable where Deb is concerned. And sometimes she really takes advantage of that. But I think in this case her frustration with Michael refusing help would outweigh her usual "take care of it" response towards Brian.

Reviewer: PA Boi (Signed) · Date: July 19, 2017 03:08 PM · On: #10: Interlude

Great interaction with Brian & Jennifer and Justin's reaction.



Author's Response:

Thank you. I had this image of Brian kind of edging backwards, from the prospect of a hug from his "mother in law" and thought Justin would find that really funny. Glad you're enjoying.

Reviewer: PA Boi (Signed) · Date: July 19, 2017 03:02 PM · On: #9: Reunion Blues

Mikey as usual completely clueless.  Loved Ted & Emmett being on Broan's side.



Author's Response:

Thanks. My own compaint about Michael was that he was, IMO, by far more self-centered than ever Brian was. If his own wants and needs were in question, everyone else always disappeared from Michael's myopic world view. But I love Ted and Emmett. It's nice to have them come out to play.

Reviewer: PA Boi (Signed) · Date: July 18, 2017 05:33 AM · On: #8: Old Friends and New

Michael!!!  That fateful name, that will be interesting.  Such a wonderful story!!!!  Bill



Author's Response:

Thanks, Bill. Yes ... dear Mikey. Oh, well. They've had at least a few days to themselvles. *g*

Reviewer: PA Boi (Signed) · Date: July 18, 2017 05:03 AM · On: #6: Moving On

I remember this house.  It sounds so amazing and unique, a perfect place for B&J.  Bill



Author's Response:

Thank you. I have no idea where the whole idea for the house came from. It just sort of appeared in my head one day and I fell in love with it myself. It sounded like a place that Justin would love and Brian would feel was suitably unique.

Reviewer: PA Boi (Signed) · Date: July 18, 2017 04:20 AM · On: #4: Afternoon Delight

Great chapter, look forward to the house hunting.  Bill



Author's Response:

Thank you. Yes. I've always thought they just needed something a little more manageable. Not something they needed a whole staff of cleaners and gardeners to maintain.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 17, 2017 02:24 PM · On: #8: Old Friends and New

This is a side of Brian that we rarely get to see.  The considerate side.  Here we have them slipping back into Liberty and meeting up with Ted and Emmett is the best way to do this. It's like a rehersal for when they have to confront the rest.  You end this chapter with Michael, the one person who could destroy the happiness they are feeling.  Michael with his feelings of entitlement and inability to see any other side but the one he's decided on.  



Author's Response:

I think Brian feels really awkward about being "considerate" and will only let that side of himself loose when he can disguise it.  And yes, Ted and Emmett are a nice way to ease them gently back into their Liberty Avenue family. As for Mikey ... well, yes. We are totally on the same page about Michael.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 17, 2017 02:06 PM · On: #7: Future and Past

This chapter gives us a better look at the house and we learn more about Billy and Dan.  Which is kind of sad.  Justin was right to think that it could be them in fifty years.  I love how well Dan knows Brian and that he's letting them have the house for half price.  Won't Jen be surprised. 



Author's Response:

I think Dan recognizes himself in Brian right from the beginning. And it doesn't hurt that Justin reminds him of his beloved Billy.  All Dan wants now is to hand the place over and leave. He's promised Billy that he will go back to England and he wants to get on with that promise.

 

Reviewer: PA Boi (Signed) · Date: July 17, 2017 04:03 AM · On: #3: Home is Where

So much love and understanding in this chapter.  This story just gets better and better.  Bill



Author's Response:

Thank you. I think what I was trying to capture in these chapters was the immense sense of relief for both of them.  They've both been in so much pain, I wanted to try to capture what it felt like when that pain just went away. To catch that sense of healing. That's where the love and understanding come in, I think.

Reviewer: PA Boi (Signed) · Date: July 17, 2017 03:31 AM · On: #1: Homecoming

Great chapter.  So like B&J to not just talk about what they want but each try to figure out what the other one wants.  Looking forward to more.  Bill



Author's Response:

Thanks, Bill.  Yes ... their communication skills are improving, but there default position (especially Brian's) does tend to be 'do what's best for Justin'. It's just that sometimes he just doesn't get that right. But at least this time he's listening.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 17, 2017 02:55 AM · On: #6: Moving On

I remember this chapter fondly.  I can imagine Dan telling them he's been saving the house for them.  It is perfect.  I love your description of the stain glass, but that's for a later chapter.



Author's Response:

Thank you. I loved Dan. I miss him. Glad you liked this one.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 17, 2017 02:06 AM · On: #5: Just When You Thought

It's so great that they have a buyer and are going to profit big time. Jen will find them the perfect place, I know.  Because I'm psychic.  lol. 



Author's Response:

*g* Psychic powers - I love it. But yes, they will find the right place for them.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 17, 2017 01:47 AM · On: #4: Afternoon Delight

That big mansion always bugged me and I like your solution.  Knowing they will find the perfect house is one of the many things I love about this story.  And the new characters you add to it.



Author's Response:

Thank you. I just can't imagine either of them wanting to deal with the staff they'd need to maintain such a huge place. Cleaners, gardeners, someone to look after the tennis court ... just never sounded like them to me.

Reviewer: ForeverLove50 (Signed) · Date: July 16, 2017 03:11 AM · On: #3: Home is Where

Oh Iam REALLY love longing this! Can't wait for the next update!
Soooo glad Justin came home to Brian
I love the way you are writing this you truly have a gift and a way with words!

ps Hate them too, show them no mercy!!!

Author's Response:

Thank you. I'm glad you're enjoying. As for the girls and Mikey - lots of stuff coming up for them. I'm not vindictive, but I have a strong sense of justice. *g*

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 14, 2017 07:29 PM · On: #3: Home is Where

Justin, so afraid that Brian might want to send him back to New York and Brian so happy that Justin is home to stay.  The adventures they are going to have and then we have Mikey trying to...well lets just say I don't think he'll be too happy?  



Author's Response:

Yes. Lots of adventures along the way. As for Mikey - he's going to have his own problems, he won't have much time to meddle too much in their relationship.

Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: July 14, 2017 06:51 PM · On: #1: Homecoming

Yes.  I know I was worried that Brian would try to throw him off Mt. Kinney.  But I couldn't help it.  Reading it again is like reading it for the very first time.



Author's Response:

Thank you. That's a lovely compliment. And yes, Mt Kinney was definitely lurking there in the background. But Brian is finally learning to trust Justin to know what's best for himself.

Reviewer: Predec2 (Signed) · Date: July 14, 2017 11:25 AM · On: #1: Homecoming

Hi, my dear friend - just stopping in to say hello, and tell you how much we appreciate you posting this lengendary story on here, b/c that's the way I see it. I see this and the other story you posted mentioned frequently in a lot of conversations, and these are definitely classics.  I'm only ashamed that I have not had the time to read either, but I definitely WILL.

I have started on "Reverberations," and will defnitely leave feedback once I'm done. I'm loving how you have rewritten it so far!  And I love you, my friend!  I always have such fun with you, and I always look forward to the next time.

I know there aren't many actual reviews for either story on here, but please don't let that be an indication of how much it is appreciated, b/c it is.  And if you haven't had a chance, please go to the FB page and read the comments about your stories, and how excited they are to have them here.  I only wish all the ones who commented and liked the posts about your stories would also leave a comment here, but sadly, I don't think that will happen. But please know how well-loved all these stories are.

They are also anxious to know if you will be continuing your Homecoming story.  Perhaps you could address that on the FB page, or on here?

Thank you again for posting these here. I know how time-consuming that can be, but we are honored to have them archived on here, and promise to take good care of them. :)  Love you.  XOXO  ~Kim



Author's Response:

My dear Kim

I can only say "ditto" to your kind words.  I really hope we get together again at some point.  I have finally retired, as I think you know, and I'm hopeful that I'll be able to swing the occasional trip, so who knows?  I would love to see you again.

I'm only sorry it's taken so long for me to get these stories posted here.  I've started posting Homecoming and will continue with that this weekend.  At 43 chapters it might take a while!  I've also been having so much fun going through and replacing all those photoshop ransom notes with the correct images.  Am still fuming about that whole thing.

Will try to get on to the Facebook page this weekend.

Hugs

 

W

 

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