This is the Brian I would have loved to have seen in season 4 - more mature, thinking, willing and wanting to work on a relationship with Justin, and actually talking to Justin. Most of all, he's trying his best not to let others' opinions affect him.
Yes. I've always said that for the most part I write what I would like to have seen in canon. And a Brian allowed to grow up and deal with his emotions more effectively is definitely part of that. As is a Justin who is equally willing to work on their relationship and take Brian's feelings into account - which I didn't feel that Justin did for most of canon S4 and S5. But that's another debate.
I have yet to watch the second half (or more) of season 4 and only watched the 'good' parts of season 5 on youtube. Mostly because of comments like yours above.
The show at first made me want to slug Justin for even putting up with Brian...Then slug him for making Brian care and then not properly caring back. Thankfully fanfic helped me understand the bond they share despite the internal damage and immaturity they have to deal with.
All the disappointment of CowLip's ending makes me not want to see, episode by episode, the build up to the disappointing climax.
Thankfully, you have written this from where in canon I am most familiar...and in Reverb and Homecoming your POV style writing allows me to love them while understanding just what the hell happened.
I think I may actually be ready to watch those episodes now. Isn't it crazy how attached we can become to (finishes in a whisper)fictional characters?
Love this story. I have just recently discovered QAF and have been trying to find a way to remove all of S5 from my memory. This story is a great help!
It's always nice to welcome new people into the joys of BJ fandom.
I'm glad you're enjoying "Experiment". I have to admit that I have a particular fondness for it myself; partly because it was my first long fic. But I suspect mostly because it was written immediately post S3, so it is "uncontaminated" (LOL) with thoughts of the last two seasons. Brian has not been scarred by cancer, Vic is still alive, and there have been no Pink Posses or LA excursions and most of all, no S5 with all its OOC moments.
Anyway, glad you're enjoying and welcome on board!
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The show at first made me want to slug Justin for even putting up with Brian...Then slug him for making Brian care and then not properly caring back. Thankfully fanfic helped me understand the bond they share despite the internal damage and immaturity they have to deal with.
All the disappointment of CowLip's ending makes me not want to see, episode by episode, the build up to the disappointing climax.
Thankfully, you have written this from where in canon I am most familiar...and in Reverb and Homecoming your POV style writing allows me to love them while understanding just what the hell happened.
I think I may actually be ready to watch those episodes now. Isn't it crazy how attached we can become to (finishes in a whisper)fictional characters?
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It's always nice to welcome new people into the joys of BJ fandom.
I'm glad you're enjoying "Experiment". I have to admit that I have a particular fondness for it myself; partly because it was my first long fic. But I suspect mostly because it was written immediately post S3, so it is "uncontaminated" (LOL) with thoughts of the last two seasons. Brian has not been scarred by cancer, Vic is still alive, and there have been no Pink Posses or LA excursions and most of all, no S5 with all its OOC moments.
Anyway, glad you're enjoying and welcome on board!
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