Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction

“Before we begin today’s show, TMZ wishes to publically apologize to Mark Griffin for the unfortunate broadcast we did about his deceased mother in the last show. The people involved, our previous host and producer who approved that piece, and the reporter who told the story are no longer members of the TMZ team. I’m Misty, your new host for the show. I promise you TMZ will never tell a negative story about anyone’s extended family on the air. It serves no good journalistic purpose and harms innocent people. I truly hope Mark can forgive us and help us put this incident behind us. Mark’s husband Jerry Griffin called me this morning and offered for us to interview Mark when he returns to the USA from filming in Scotland. TMZ is very grateful for that opportunity. Now we have the latest photos of ….”

“So is this the end of it?” Justin asked Brian.

“Yeah, Jerry wanted to put a lid on it and save the relationship Mark has with WB. The board of WB gave Jerry what he wanted. He could have demanded they cancel the program but he didn’t require that; giving them a break. In time TMZ will get over this. WB expressed an interest in hiring us. I’m waiting for a written release from Disney allowing us to represent WB.”

“How big an account will they be?”

“Almost as big as Disney is; we’ll be very busy with it and all our other work to do. What’s happening with your third sound stage?”

“They broke ground this morning preparing for the foundation and utilities.”

“When will it be finished?”

“I’m told three months if the weather stays good.”

“We won’t have the helicopter after tomorrow morning until Monday morning; it’s getting maintenance done to it.”

“Is there a problem?”

“No, just a routine overhaul, inspection and tune up.”

“I guess we can slum it in the limos.” Justin said grinning as he kissed Brian’s lips.

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“Well they better kiss ass and say how damn sorry they are. Telling the story about our Mark’s mother like that was horrible.” Debbie told Carl as they watched TMZ on TV.

“I bet you they’ll think twice before attacking another client of Brian Kinney. It’s genius honey how he took the heat off of Mark and put it on TMZ for breaking the story.”

“Frankly Carl, I’m surprised they stayed on the air after the shit storm this caused.”

“It may not be over yet; all their commercials are local businesses or for station programs; that’s not a good sign.”

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“Hey”

“Hey love”

“Are you up for some phone sex?”

“I’d love to but I have a splitting headache right now. I’ll make it up to you in two days when I fly in on my break. Send the jet to me Wednesday morning; I got seven days free. They’re really kissing my ass around here after the TMZ shit. They changed the shooting schedule to give me more time off.”

“They fired the TMZ host and reporter who did your story and broadcasted a public apology to you. I agreed for you to do an interview with TMZ when you get home. We need to put this behind us.”

“I’m cool with that.”

“Warner Brothers wants to put you at the top of the list for their next picture needing a character like you.”

“I don’t want to film anymore. I want to stay home with you and the kids.”

“Anything you want is fine with me Mark. Go lie down and get better. I’ll have the jet waiting for you Wednesday morning.”

“Thanks; I was on camera for 12 hours today. We got a lot of scenes done.”

“I know filming can be very stressful.”

“Being away from you is stressful. I wish I’d never taken this picture.”

“It’ll be over before you know it. I can fly out and spend time with you too.”

“I’d like that but the kids need you Jerry.”

“Have you taken anything for your headache?”

“Two Tylenols, a Valium, and my private doctor gave me a giant shot of Demerol.”

“Very funny Mark”

“I took two Tylenols; they haven’t kicked in yet. I’m going to bed after we hang up. I have to be back on the set at eight tomorrow.”

“Make lots of money to pay for our jet fuel love.”

“Will do; I love you Jerry.”

“Love you too Mark very much; bye.”

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Justin and Brian started their morning by first visiting the crews working on the Fifth Avenue Place high rise they bought. They were cleaning and making repairs of the vacant office spaces and the common areas for the building. Not a lot of work was really needed as the property wasn’t that old; it was only neglected for the last two years. The top three floors were vacant and they were considering moving Kinnetik Junior to this location making room to expand Kinnetik in the tower. A crew was cleaning the area as they inspected it.

“There’s room for Junior to grow here.” Justin said.

“Excuse me but this area’s off limits; you have to leave.” Said a young man in a hard hat.

“And who might you be?” Brian asked him.

“It’s none of your fucking business who I am; you don’t belong here so leave.”

“We own this building; go get your foreman for me.” The man’s eyes got real big.

“I’m very sorry sir; we didn’t want just anybody hanging around here.”

“And what would it hurt? I have 60% vacancies and would like for people to look at the property and lease here. Who are you?”

“Troy Henry, I’m in charge of the cleanup crew on this floor.”

“Well I think you have a personality problem Troy. You cussed at two well dressed men not knowing who we are. That wasn’t very professional of you. You’re fired from my building Troy; go get your foreman and tell him what you did.”

“Yes sir” The man dropped his head and walked away.

“You had to fire him didn’t you Brian?”

“He’s an asshole; there’s only room here for one asshole and that’s my job Sunshine.” Brian said with a smirk on his lips. “What if we were businessmen wanting to lease here and he acted that way to them? He’s a liability to our best interest. I’m glad he fucked up with us first.”

“You have a good point; I was shocked at his words and attitude.”

“He’s got a hard on for professional people; we don’t need him here.”

“He was pretty stupid even seeing us with our security men standing by.”

“It was not excusable his actions. He deserved to get canned.”

“Let’s look at the next floor.” They took the elevator up to the next level to find Troy talking to the general foreman. He walked up to Brian and Justin.

“Mr. Kinney I’m very sorry for my man’s behavior. I’ll terminate him at once.”

“That won’t be necessary; just put him on a different job site; let him learn a lesson.”

“I’m at least busting him down to a laborer again. I’ve had complaints from the men under him too.”

“Whatever; you’re doing an excellent job here; I’ve very impressed.”

“Thank you; large commercial projects are our specialty.”

“When will these top three floors be finished?”

“I’d say about the middle of next week.”

“We’ll come back and look at them when you’re done; just work your way down the floors.”

“Will do Mr. Kinney” Brian and Justin left the building to their waiting limo and headed back to Kinnetik Tower. Once there Cynthia greeted them with fresh coffee and juice for Justin.

“What’s on my agenda today?” Brian asked her.

“Anheuser Busch III will call you at eleven; that’s all we have for the morning. Today at two you have a staff meeting with all your department heads for a strategy conference. That’s all we have for today on schedule. The rest of the time you’re free to terrorize Ted.”

“Thanks for the juice; I better get to work; you play nice dear.” Justin reached up and kissed Brian followed with a slap on the face and headed to the elevators in a run.

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“Hunter, I could be going into labor.” Tiffany said waking up her boyfriend.

“How early are you?”

“Three weeks today”

“I’m calling 911” Hunter grabbed his cell phone and called for the ambulance. He quickly got dressed and put a robe on Tiffany. Then he went to wake up Jerry to find him in the kitchen having coffee.

“Tiffany thinks she’s in labor. I called for an ambulance.”

“I’ll let the front guards now to expect them, and I’ll call her doctor.”

“Are you going to tell Mark?”

“Let’s see if this is the real thing first and I’ll send the jet for him early.” Minutes later the ambulance arrived and Tiffany was on her way to the hospital. In route her water broke so the baby was on the way. At the hospital she told Jerry about what happened on the way over and that the baby was going to be born 3 weeks early. Jerry called his pilots to duty to fly to Scotland and get Mark at once. He then called Mark’s cell phone; it went to voice mail. Minutes later Mark called him back.

“Sorry I missed your call; I was shooting a scene.”

“Tiffany’s in labor at the hospital. It just started a few minutes ago.”

“Don’t send our jet; that’ll take too long. I’ll charter one here.”

“Ok, call me before you land.”

“OK, later” Jerry then called back his pilots and cancelled the trip to the UK. Mark had his personal assistant charter a private jet to LA and got out of costume and into street clothes. He told the director his child was being born and he was headed to the USA for two weeks.

“Stay as long as you need Mark; the brass at WB told me to give you whatever you need. We can shoot the picture around you for awhile.” Wearing only the clothes on his back and carrying his passport Mark headed to the airport. He waited 25 minutes for the private jet to arrive from London to pick him up. He and Ricky got on board and began the 10 hour journey to California. They would stop on the east coast and refuel. The private jet cost $85,000 which he paid with his credit card.

“Could I get you a drink?” The stewardess asked him.

“Yes, and do we have any food on board?”

 “Yes, I’ll bring you a menu; what would you like to drink?”

“Just a Coke please.” Soon he had his Coke and ordered the steak lunch plate which she heated up in the galley microwave and served it to Mark. The blond actor opened his laptop after eating and researched pre-mature babies to see what complications they could have. Since the baby was almost full term it wasn’t that bad but the boy might need to spend several weeks in an incubator due to poor lung function if he has that complication at birth. Mark’s cell phone ranged.

“Hey; any news?”

“It’s going to be a while; the baby and mother are fine. Brian and Justin are flying in too.”

“What hospital are you at?”

“Cedars Sinai Medical Center on Beverly Blvd. Ricky knows how to find it.”

“Tell Tiffany to wait until I get there.”

“Fat chance in that; the baby probably won’t be born yet.”

“Why’s the baby early Jerry?”

“I don’t know; I’ll ask the doctor when I get a chance. We’re doing all we can here. So far nothing is out of the ordinary except being about 3 weeks premature.”

“I read online the baby’s lungs might not be developed yet.”

“How do they treat it?”

“He has to stay in an incubator with pure oxygen for a few weeks.”

“Ok”

“Is she still planning a natural child birth?”

“So far she is; the doctor is getting a CAT scan to see how things are in there.”

“Let me know if you learn anything. I’ll be there in about 9 hours. We have to refuel somewhere on the way.”

“What did the jet cost?”

“85 grand”

“It saved us 10 to 12 hours getting you here.”

“That’s how I figured it.”

“Call me before landing and I’ll send the car.”

“Ok, later”

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Brian closed his phone and looked at Justin.

“Charles and Jason just got in from dropping off the helicopter. They’re warming up the jet now.”

“Our bags are packed so let’s go.”

“Take me with you, Daddy.” Gus said holding onto Brian’s legs.

“Not this time Gus; we’ll only be gone for a few days. I’ll call you and bring you a gift from California.”

“OK; can I carry your luggage?”

“It’s pretty heavy Gus.”

“You can carry this one son.” Justin said handing him his carryon bag with his laptop inside it. They went out front and got into the limo and were soon headed to Pittsburgh to leave for LA. Right after takeoff Justin’s cell phone rang.

“Hey Jerry”

“Justin, the baby’s distressed and has a low heart rate; they’re doing an emergency c-section now.”

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