SUMMARY:  Not a damned thing turned out the way they expected. But it was a great life.

Ten years post-513. Justin returns to Pittsburgh after a decade of absence due to a death in the family, only to receive some disturbing news.

Ted's a bona fide financial wizard, but what other talents is he hiding? Brian and Justin are about to find out just what lengths he'll go to, to get them back together...  

Justin leaves Pittsburgh after the Rage Party deciding it was time to find out who Justin Taylor is. 

Lorie thanks for helping me even when I put your stomach in knots by separating the boys.

I still can't believe this is my life. Two days ago I was the stud of Liberty Avenue and a successful adman, today... today I am a father. I still recall the words he whispered in my ear that night, as we all sat in Lindsay's hospital room: "You deserve to be loved Brian. Don't let anyone make you think you can't, don't let them win. Show them they are wrong"

I've dedicated all my life to show Saint Joan, Jack and every homophobe out there that underestimating me was a mistake. I became a successful businessman, being the head of the advertising department in Ryder's Advertising. I had the money, the looks, the gang and everyone wanted me... but I was still hallow.

I've proved them all wrong in everything, but one thing. I ended up believing their words, that I was unwanted, that no one will ever love me, that I was not desired, that I should have been aborted.

However, all that changed two days ago. When, I met a fallen angel under a streetlight, no matter how lesbian I sounded, to me that was true. Looking so innocent and pure, he was just asking for me to pick him up. I don't normally go for blonds, but I wanted to be in that world- that world of light- at least for a night.

Brian may not be able to say "I love you" in words, but then again, as they say, actions speak much louder. Now if Justin can just learn to read them . . .

Justin and Brian meet on a vacation. They continue to see each other until Justin gets tired of being a secret and begins to resent the barrier that Brian keeps between them. 

Brian takes the family he made to New York to save them from the family they once believed in. Justin lives in New York and meets Brian in the park.

This was plot bunny from DramaQueen who wanted to see if I could help bring it to life

Lorie as always you are the greatest beta I could have ever asked for. 

These are all little snippets of every day life. The chapters are each stand alone stories. They may switch between the seasons and are not posted in any particular order. For example Gus could be five in the first chapter but two in the next chapter.

This is a PB from the lovely Deb Tanner.  

Brian wins a month long sea cruise...so Michael decides to move their relationship from PG to Rated R.  But things get in Michael's way...

Couldn't do this without my wonderful betas...The Muskababes!

Disclaimer:  I own nothing.  The copyright is owned by Cowlip and Showtiime.  No infringement is intended whatsoever.

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It's been a year, a year full of pain and sorrow. A year in which nothing meant anything for Brian. After losing Justin at the bombing in Babylon everything was white and black.

However... what will happen if one day suddenly everything changed? What if he had never really met Justin? Then why does he remember everything they had gone through while the rest of the gang doesn't even know who Justin is?

Justin and Brian meet when Brian leaves Pittsburgh for a campaign. 

Lorie thanks for always being a great beta and the person I depend on to keep me straight when I throw new stories at you.

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