Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
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Summary:

REPOST. This story continues about a year after episode 513.  Although Justin is still pursuing his art career in NY and Brian is still running Kinnetik in Pittsburgh, they are temporarily staying at Bri-tin together as Justin prepares for a series of shows and Brian prepares a major campaign.  In Talisman Of Time they  made a decision about their future.  This story begins immediately after that decision and follows Brian and Justin and their friends and family as they move through that time…Between Now and Then.


Rated: NC-18
Categories: Alternate Universe, Could be Canon Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: Talisman Series
Chapters: 76 Completed: Yes
Word count: 227842 Read: 474682
Published: April 21, 2008 Updated: April 22, 2008
Story Notes:

Lois and Carolyn, thanks for the beta...you’re the greatest!

1. The Discussion (Sidebar) by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (2325 words)

2. Lazy Sunday by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1070 words)

3. New Visions by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3872 words)

Author’s Comments:  If the conversation between Brian and Ted seems odd or confusing, you can review the talks between Brian and Justin in Talisman Of Time, chapters 37-40 & 43 to refresh your memory of how we got here.

 

 

4. We Need To Talk by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (4369 words)

5. Conversations by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3093 words)
Author’s Comment: If the conversation between Justin and Sidney seems weird, chapter 37 of Talisman Of Time may help with the issue of the paintings

6. A Long Awaited Meeting, Part 1 by paeansong [Reviews - 0] (3989 words)

Author’s Comments:  If you don’t remember about the award mentioned in this chapter, please see Superheroes, chapter 23 to refresh your memory.

7. Aftermath, Part 1 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1542 words)

8. Aftermath, Part 2 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1769 words)

Author’s Comments: If you need the details of the previous conversation between Catherine and Justin see Talisman Of Time, Chapter 34.

9. Party Planning by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (5909 words)

10. The Wake Up Call by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1989 words)

Author’s Comment:  Chapters 10 and 11 are happening simultaneously.  They read awkwardly when combined.  They would read awkwardly also if I posted them too many days apart, so I’m just going to go head and post this one today and the other chapter tomorrow.  I just wanted to let you know.

 

 

11. Another Wake Up Call by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1761 words)

Author’s Comment:  Chapters 10 and 11 are happening simultaneously.  They read awkwardly when combined.  They would read awkwardly also if I posted them too many days apart, so I posted chapter 10 yesterday.  Here is chapter 11 as promised.

 

12. A Change In Plans by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2860 words)

13. A Long Awaited Meeting, Part 2 by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (4477 words)

14. So Much To Tell by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2529 words)

15. Joyous Morning by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (3530 words)

16. Nicky's Back Story (Sidebar) by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (1780 words)

17. I Want Answers by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (4067 words)

18. The Final Day by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3910 words)

19. A Quiet Evening by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2706 words)

20. Happy Birthday, Nicky! by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (4949 words)

21. Let Us Not Forget, Part 1 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2594 words)

22. Let Us Not Forget, Part 2 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1391 words)

23. Let Us Not Forget, Part 3 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1879 words)

24. Let Us Not Forget, Part 4 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1786 words)

Author’s Comments:  This is the final chapter of everyone's return from Cincinnati, and then the story continues.  There are references to events in previous stories so if you can’t remember what happened the last time that Brian and Justin were in NYC together, take a look at Sparring Partners, Chapter 5 to refresh your memory.  There is also a reference to the most recent dealings between Brian and Molly, once again take a look at Superheroes, Chapter 22 for additional reminders.

 

 

25. Welcome To My Web by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1930 words)

Author’s Comments:  Thanks for your patience.  Sorry for the long absence.  But now it’s time to pick up the story with Brian and Justin in NYC.  I should warn you that the next series of chapters are all taking place on the same day.  So as usual, I will be posting frequently for the sake of pacing.  Here we go…


26. What Were They Thinking by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2173 words)

27. Touching Base by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1881 words)

28. What Now? by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (2960 words)

29. Did I Not Mention by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1730 words)

Author’s Comments:  Just a gentle reminder that chapters 25-32 are happening on the same day.  We know about Brian’s day so far…I guess we should find out what’s been happening with Justin and Spyder.

 

 

30. The Painting by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (2892 words)

Author’s Comments:  Ok, just in case you read the last chapter, and you don’t remember who Kip Thomas or Adam Lyons were, and you want to check your QAF season 1 DVDs...Kip Thomas storyline is in season 1, episodes 13 & 14, and Adam Lyons appears in season 1 episode 21.  And now the story continues…

31. An Unexpected Visitor by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1876 words)

32. The Night Continues by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2708 words)

33. Here We Are Again by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2137 words)

34. The Return Event by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3096 words)

35. The Plot Thickens by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (2531 words)

36. Friendships Renewed by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2180 words)

37. Just Checking In by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2595 words)

38. A Few Random Talks, Part 1 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3497 words)

39. Chapter 39 – A Few Random Talks, Part 2 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3469 words)

40. Meeting Of The Minds by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3014 words)

Author’s comments:  To the accountants and attorneys reading this, Max Caulfield is a legal genius and has found a way to make the following events a legal reality, without the usual gift tax implications.  This is probably AU boarding on AR.  I ask that you please go with it.

 

 

41. Dinner At Bri-tin by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (4655 words)

42. Talk To Me by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1428 words)

43. Legal Partners by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1992 words)

44. We Have News, Part 1 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2335 words)

45. We Have News, Part 2 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2882 words)

46. We Have News, Part 3 by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (2947 words)

47. We Have News, Part 4 (Sidebar) by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3484 words)

48. Arrivals by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3886 words)

49. We Have News, Part 5 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (5095 words)

50. Storm Clouds (Sidebar) by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2196 words)

51. Dinnertime At Debbie's (Sidebar) by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3527 words)

Author’s comments:  If all the references to the muffins don’t seem familiar, please see Chapter 42 of  “Talisman Of Time” to refresh you memory.

 

 

52. Reunion At Bri-tin by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3521 words)

Author’s comments:  If you don’t remember the drawing that Justin made of Brian among the rumpled sheets, see Chapter 38 of “Talisman Of Time” to refresh your memory.

53. Secrets Revealed by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3798 words)

54. The Morning After by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (7012 words)

Author’s comments:  Here’s a collection of vignettes that tells what happened the next morning.  Sorry for unusual length of this chapter.  I really couldn’t find a place to split things without dragging this out unnecessarily.  I hope that you’ll forgive me for the chapter length, but I’ll be away on a project for a few days, and I wanted you to have something to read in the meantime. (smile)

55. The Day Continues by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (5053 words)

Author’s Comments: Hopefully you have read the sidebar about Melanie and Lindsay’s counseling session in Chapter 1 of  “More Sessions In Pitts”.  Here is another chapter of vignettes to keep our regular story moving along.

 

 

56. We Have News, Part 6 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (4020 words)

57. Afterwards by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2742 words)

58. The Remix, Part 1 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (1721 words)

59. Afternoon's Delight by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (4286 words)

60. The Remix, Part 2 by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (4788 words)
Author’s Comments: Sorry to make you wait so long for this chapter, but I hope, because it a longer than normal chapter, that I can be forgiven.

I wanted to take a moment to wish Happy Holidays to everyone and their family.

And the story continues…


61. A Few Unexpected Events by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2457 words)
Author’s comments: I’m sure by now that you’re probably tired of reading about events at the mansion. However, I need to ask your patience for one more chapter. (smile)


62. A Moment In Time (Sidebar) by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (2839 words)

63. Locked In A Dream (Sidebar) by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2517 words)
Author’s Comments: This chapter was written as a present to Shadownyc. It's a sidebar...but I hope that everyone will like it. Let me also take a moment to wish everyone A Happy New Year!


64. It All Plays Out (Sidebar) by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (2468 words)

65. A Hot Tub Adventure (Sidebar) by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2922 words)

66. Babylon Awaits! by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3681 words)

67. Dancing At Babylon by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (4011 words)

68. The Next Day Begins by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (1890 words)

69. The Gathering by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (6274 words)

70. And It Continues by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2269 words)

71. A Storm Arises by paeansong [Reviews - 3] (1908 words)
Author’s Comments: Thanks for all your comments…for without them I would have never known that I left everyone suspended on a “cliff”. (smile) I so hope, this is sort of what you’ve been waiting for.


72. A Cold Wind Blowing by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3544 words)

73. The Gathering Storm by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (3393 words)

74. The Quiet Storm by paeansong [Reviews - 2] (1284 words)

75. Swirling Waters by paeansong [Reviews - 1] (2425 words)

76. A Change Of Pace by paeansong [Reviews - 4] (1777 words)
Author’s Comments: Okay, so I probably should have ended this story with the last chapter, but I wanted to leave you with just a hint of things to come as you get ready for the sequel. Consider this a preview (smile)…enjoy!