Justin is moving back to Pittsburgh with his son. This one is completely AU and MPreg.

Justin leaves when he sees Michael and Brian in the comic store. At thirteen Gus runs away to Justin. 

It is the last night before Justin moves to New York City.  Brian waits at the loft for Justin's arrival.  As he waits, he thinks back on the last five years of his life and the young man who changed everything for him.  He has special plans for this night.  Will it end the way he hopes for, or will this be another of their foolish separations to deal with?  Another fic inspired by the words of a song.  Many thanks to Judy for her beta skills.  They are invaluable to me.  I owe a great debt to my darling Granddaughter and banner maker, Marika, who is becoming more skilled every day.  I love you both.

Brian got the job in New York and left Justin behind.

Lorie thanks for always reading and loving what I write, you are the best Beta.

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 is missing Justin far too much after sending him away to NYC. He decides to sit down and put his thoughts on paper and then sends the letter to his lover in order to make clear how he is feeling. Justin responds with a letter of his own that makes just as clear how he feels about Brian's letter.

The idea for this story came to me when I was watching the scene where Brian was emphasizing his 'no apologies, no regrets' theory of life. Mind you, I realize it is stretching the imagination a little in this day and age for anyone to write a letter longhand and send it through the postal service when we have the internet and cells, but I hope you will suspend disbelief in this case. 

Justin returns from working on Rage in LA and becomes depressed and must also face his largely untreated PTSD from the bashing. AU from 501. This series follows Justin and Brian as they navigate mental health diagnoses and treatment. Alternating first person POV with the focus always on Brian and Justin's relationship and their evolving dynamics - both as individuals and as a couple - as they navigate learning to manage chronic mental illness. Angst and Emotional Hurt/Comfort with themes of hope while challenging stigma around mental health.

Never in my life will I forget your presence. You found me torn apart and you took me back full and complete.
-Frida Kahlo

NOW COMPLETE!

Summary: I know this arc has been written hundreds of times, but I've never read anything like what I’ve come up with. I've changed a few timelines in order to make this my story. So join me as we find out what happened after the infamous Anniversary party.

Early in season two, after a row with Justin, Brian mulls over their relationship and considers what to do to keep the boy around. A subsequent conversation with Debbie, which goes a little differently than in canon, propels him to act immediately. Steaminess ensues.    

Justin and Brian surprise the family with big news on Christmas Eve. Standalone one shot.