The Light Behind His Eyes (Frerard)

(Warning: Contains major spoilers)

Q: What happened to Frank at the end? Did he die?
A: In chapter 28 (Famous Last Words), he got into a fight with Bert and ended up hitting his head hard against the sink, causing a concussion that made him slip into a coma. When he finally woke up, his whole body had lost all movement and sensation, causing him to be “locked in”. He was pretty much a vegetable. Mikey, Ray, and Bob all decide to let Frank die with dignity and pull the plug on him to end his suffering. In the epilogue (Fake Your Death), as he started to pass away, he sees Gerard in this sort of vision, like a dream or another world like an afterlife (I’ll let the audience decide for themselves what it truly is). So yes, Frank did die, but he at least got to be with Gerard in the end, afterlife or not.

Q: What would have happened to Gerard after he killed Cecil, had he not died afterwards?
A: Based on what I’ve written about this character, I think Gerard would’ve still been the same person after fulfilling his mission of revenge, despite saying otherwise. If anything, he would have grown worse. He would have taken his wrath and bloodlust out on innocent people, maybe even Frank. After all, just like the moral of the story, hate corrupts you.

Q: How would Mikey, Ray, and Bob end up after Frank and Gerard died? What would happen to all of them?
A: They all likely would have parted ways after all that’s happened. Mikey would move out and find a place to stay with someone from work or something, Bob would probably end up in prison for being caught selling drugs, and Ray would most likely sell his house, move somewhere else, and continue his drag career. The house he’s shared with the others shares too many memories that are now bittersweet, now that Frank and Gerard are gone.

Q: Will this fic end badly (for those who haven’t read the whole thing yet)?
A: Why are you reading this Q&A if you haven’t read the story yet? Just go back and finish it already, and see for yourself.

Q: Why did you write this fic? Is this your first one?
A: Yes, it is my first frerard fic I’ve written. I just wanted to give a try at writing my own frerard fic after reading A Splitting of the Mind, since it fucked me up so bad. You could say it inspired me to get back to writing, and for that, I thank the author from the bottom of my little emo black heart, despite also ruining me and my soul. And again, I also thank everyone that’s followed me, read this story, and been there to support me writing it. It would have been impossible without all of you.

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