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faramir_boromir

Fic: QAF "Back to the Beginning" (6/9)

Mar 21, 2006 10:16

Title: Back to the Beginning (6/9)
Rating: PG
Summary: Joan resorts to bribery, and Brian shows Justin the house where he grew up.
Disclaimer: The characters of QAF belong to CowLip and Showtime, but a girl can always dream.
Earlier installments: One, Two, Three, Four, Five

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Comments 8

zosha2003 March 21 2006, 16:47:52 UTC

Excellent chapter ... Justin being there is so right. I'm looking forward to the next installment.

Concerning the religion thing? I agree with you - Brian was raised Catholic - and CowFlop was too stupid (or lazy) to get the details right ... much like so many other things in the series (the length of Ben living with HIV / Melanie's grandfather's names / etc.) Sometimes I'm completely amazed how compelling QAF ended up being - considering the two hacks who were entrusted with the details.

faramir_boromir March 21 2006, 18:03:59 UTC

Don't even get me started with their ages and birthdays. That's the sort of mistaken detail that drives me nuts.

I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I always wondered what Justin would see if he could go back in time and know a younger Brian. This is about as close as he can get, I think.

court1429 March 27 2006, 04:28:14 UTC

Sometimes I'm completely amazed how compelling QAF ended up being - considering the two hacks who were entrusted with the details.

They were fortunate that they had two excellent lead actors who could take crappy schlock and find something real to give the audience. Sharon, also is excellent (even though I wanted to rip her wig off sometimes) and Peter & Scott are also well-trained actors. I have long maintained that if Gale & Randy weren't Brian & Justin the show likely wouldn't've made it past S1. C/L - a pox on them!

faramir_boromir March 27 2006, 20:34:23 UTC

You're so right. Without the actors they miraculously cast, the show would have died mid-season 1.

paddies March 21 2006, 18:32:03 UTC

Awww...love this! I totally can see Justin wanting to know about wee!Brian...since Brian is not exactly the most "open" person ever, he has to get his Brian-puzzle-pieces where he can... ;-)

And I love that they're making out (and maybe more?) in Brian's old room, it's sort of cathartic for him... the last "fuck you this is who I am" to his mom...

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faramir_boromir March 21 2006, 19:03:23 UTC

Brian in clam mode is a turn-on for Justin; it just makes him dig harder. Plus, he knows it's his last chance to see the house--Brian would never darken the doorstep after this.

As for making out (and maybe more?), you'll love segment 7. Waking up Brian, Justin-style. Very much the 'fuck you, this is who I am' once Brian realizes what's going on.

I'm glad you enjoyed this one.

soitg0es March 21 2006, 21:46:45 UTC

I 'discovered' your fic this evening and read all 6 chapters in one go. I'm absolutely captivated by the story - vivid images and emotions you've built. Pure brilliance. Can't wait for the next chapter!

faramir_boromir March 21 2006, 22:16:29 UTC

Wow, what great praise! I'm pleased you're enjoying it, and hope to have another installment ready to go for Thursday. Thanks for the positive feedback--it keeps the guys eager to talk some more.