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brianswalk (brianswalk) wrote in qaf_drabbles,
@ 2007-11-14 13:51:00

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author: brianswalk, challenge #38: liberty avenue

Challenge #38 Liberty Avenue
Title: Liberty Avenue Farewell
Author: Brianswalk
Timeframe: Way, way post season 5 (I hope)
Warnings: DEATH!DRABBLE, but not the boys.

ETA Condom: Brian Liberty Avenue Farewell

Justin let out a quiet gasp as the limo turned onto Liberty Avenue, causing the others to gaze out their windows.

Hundreds of twinks, bears, leather daddies, and drag queens lined the street, decked out in their best and brightest. Some held hands, some wept openly as the cortège passed. Music roared out as the hearse passed the diner and the mourners turned into revelers.

“What are they doing?” Carl asked.

“Celebrating her life,” Brian replied.

“Look at all those guys,” Michael said. “A bit much, don’t you think, Brian?”

“This wasn’t my doing, Mikey. It’s Deb’s boys saying goodbye.”

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	pendulumchanges 2007-11-14 10:16 pm UTC (link)
	holy shit you made me cry! I don't think a drabble has ever made me cry before! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	brianswalk 2007-11-15 12:18 am UTC (link)
	No, no, no. No tears. Deb would have wanted a celebration! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	jule1122 2007-11-14 10:52 pm UTC (link)
	Beautifully done. It made me cry. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	brianswalk 2007-11-15 12:21 am UTC (link)
	I didn't want anyone to tear up, but I guess it's a nice compliment! Debbie's life was a celebration, her death should be, too. I'm so glad you liked it. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	noteverything 2007-11-14 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	I can pretty much say that every time you write a drabble, I will be impressed. This one tops the list, my dear. I've read it three times and teared up every time. And, more than all the "boys" telling her goodbye, I was very touched that you had the four that you did in the limo together. Beautifully done. (Reply to this) (Thread)

brianswalk
2007-11-15 12:31 am UTC (link)

Stop, you're making me blush!

I actually had the whole procession in my head. The hearse, flower car (with lots of rainbow banners and flags), limo #1 with Carl, Michael, Brian, and Justin. I was a little iffy as to whether Ben would still be around (don't I suck?) Limo #2 had Ted, Emmett, their respective partners, and the Girls. Jenn (and her hubby) had the kids in a car farther back.
And yet, I can't plan my own funeral...

Thanks for the lovely comments, Tweedy.

(hugs you)

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	secretsolitaire 2007-11-14 11:25 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, this is beautiful, and I can really imagine it happening. Debbie really was a mother to everyone who came in the diner. ♥♥♥ (Reply to this) (Thread)

	brianswalk 2007-11-15 12:34 am UTC (link)
	Sorry, my only Deb icon is so very inappropriate, but I love it (and her). Can you imagine how many lives she would have touched by the time she was, say, 70 years old? Incredible. So glad you liked it, thank you! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	happier_bunny 2007-11-15 12:59 am UTC (link)
	Okay, that made me very sad. :( (Reply to this) (Thread)

	brianswalk 2007-11-15 02:12 am UTC (link)
	Don't be sad, Bunny. Deb lead a long, happy life. She died peacefully. She's with Vic, dishing up the puttanesca and watching Bette Davis movies. She's happy, you should be too. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	exmptfromsanity 2007-11-15 03:19 am UTC (link)
	Love it. Deb would have been proud. I'm definitely adding this to my favorites. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	brianswalk 2007-11-15 03:36 am UTC (link)
	I always do a little chair dance when someone wants to add me to their memories. Thank you so much! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	singlewoman 2007-11-15 03:24 am UTC (link)
	And Deb wouldn't have wanted it any other way. A very fitting tribute. And I love the fact that you had the four of them in the limo. Beautifully done. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	brianswalk 2007-11-15 03:38 am UTC (link)
	Deb loved all of her boys, but let's face it, they were her favorites. I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	great work (Anonymous) 2007-11-15 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	Well done sweetie, Now it's time for the other one!! it is a good one, and this one broke the ice. POST IT Please??? Wepox (Reply to this) (Thread)

Re: great work

brianswalk
2007-11-15 11:27 pm UTC (link)

OMG, I haven't spoken to you in 2 weeks and you come out of the blue to nag me? Admit Brian is beautiful and I'll post the damn thing.

Let me read it over, and I'll post it at my journal since it doesn't fit the challenge.

BTW, aren't you supposed to be working?

BTW2, I'm glad you liked this one, I'm surprised so many people read it.

BTW3, if I post the damn thing, you better comment, because no one else will. B/J death!drabbles are like, a major no, no.

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	flashfly 2007-11-18 02:41 am UTC (link)
	I loved this! From the limo full of the family to the perfect send-off for our beloved Debbie. :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	brianswalk 2007-11-18 04:05 am UTC (link)
	I'm so glad you enjoyed this. How could a remembrance of Deb be anything but joyful? Thank you! (Reply to this) (Parent)