Gap Filler for episode 216

Flashback... how did Hunter start writing books? Figure out how that happened.

A little hair fun has unexpected results.

This story is a gap filler for the end of Episode 12 of Season 5 to the beginning of Episode 13.  Justin has accepted Brian's proposal and Brian wants to show his appreciation by treating his fiance' to a Valentine's Day he will never forget.  Many thanks to Eka for the lovely banner and Pat for her great help as my beta.  Comments are always welcome.

This is a what if version of that period of time at the end of Season 3 and beginning of Season 4 when Justin has gone to Hollywood to help in the making of the movie, "Rage" . What if Brian couldn't take the separation from his lover any longer, especially with a New Year about to start? What would Brian do about it? I owe a great debt of gratitude to my friend, Judy for her beta help and my Granddaughter, Marika for the banner. Hugs, Grammy   

Brian tends to make big important statements when he's pretending not to pay attention.

Justin woke from surgery after the prom with no memory and serious long term side effects. This story tells how he and Brian learn to cope together.

Some reflections on the aftermaths of the attack on Justin at the prom.

Justin loses a bet - or does he?

Post 510.

Brian and Justin both have encounters in the wake of the Babylon bombing and face their fears. 

Includes a very minor canon character.  

I don't usually write anything from a “What If” perspective. I tend to leave canon be and work with what we were given…no matter how much it hurt. But, I was listening to the song “And So It Goes” by Billy Joel, and I realized it sounded a lot like what I think might have been going through Brian’s mind during this time frame. It also reminded me of a drabble I wrote a while ago titled, "The Perfect Silence" which ends up being included in this piece as well. Sometimes something small can change everything…sometimes not. I still don’t know if this would have altered Justin’s decision…it may have just been too late by then anyway. You decide.