Vic Grassi
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Summary:

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS:

 

Michael returns from Portland as a man on a mission. How is he going to respond when he finds out just how much things have changed? And will he finally figure out that it’s time to design his own life, instead of trying to plan Brian’s?

 

It’s decision time… and not only for Michael.

 

Again, a MAJOR shoutout goes to Lorie, who is helping me to endure the Committee of Whine and Coo at constant war in my head. And also to Cathy Sunderland (BritinManor) and Deb Tanner for the bunnies that is inspiring the continuation of this series. All of you ladies are AAAAaaa-MAZING!

 

*COMPLETE*

 

HAPPY READING, Y'ALL!

 

 

 

 


Categories: QAF US, Plot Bunnies
Characters: Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, David Cameron, Debbie Novotny, Divina Devore, Emmett Honeycutt, Gardner Vance, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Kiki, Lindsay Peterson, Marty Ryder, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Ted Schmidt, Todd (Backroom), Vic Grassi
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Canon Divergence, Drug Use - Recreational, Established Relationship, Friendship, Jealousy, Language, M/M, Possessive, Real Life Issues, Responsible Justin, Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 4, Season 5, Voyeurism, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Alternate Universe, Angst, Canon Divergence, Could be Canon, Drama, Fix-it, Humor
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Emmett/Other, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/David, Ted/Other, Vic/Rodney
Series: LEARNING TO SLEEP IN THE BED YOU MADE
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 52484 Read Count: 37569
[Report This] Published: Oct 19, 2019 Updated: Jan 01, 2020
Summary:

Summary: The best night of Justin Taylor and Brian Kinney's life, even if it was ridiculously romantic, was shattered with the crack of a bat. But what will happen to the 'family' when they find out who wielded the bat?

STORY IS NOW COMPLETE. Once again, many thanks to Deb Tanner for the awesome plot bunny.


Categories: QAF US, Plot Bunnies
Characters: Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Daphne Chanders, David Cameron, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Debbie, Anti-Michael, Bashing, Jealousy, Season 1
Genres: Alternate Canon, Angst w/ Happy Ending
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/David
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 18319 Read Count: 22393
[Report This] Published: Jun 30, 2019 Updated: Dec 08, 2019
Summary:

A HALF-INSTALLMENT and companion to "Installment One: Clash Forward". Brian and Justin share their plans with a select few of the 'Family'. Between them all they will come up with a set of New Rules that will hopefully make Brian and Justin's transition from Pittsburgh natives to California residents a bit smoother.

As always a special THANK YOU goes to Lorie, who always asks the right questions to push my creativity that much further.

 

**COMPLETE**

HAPPY READING EVERYONE!


Categories: QAF US, Plot Bunnies
Characters: Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Emmett Honeycutt, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Melanie Marcus, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Canon Divergence, Friendship, Language, M/M, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon, Canon Divergence, Could be Canon, Drama, Humor, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay
Series: LEARNING TO SLEEP IN THE BED YOU MADE
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 35993 Read Count: 34528
[Report This] Published: Oct 03, 2019 Updated: Oct 17, 2019
Summary:

 

How will Mercury being in retrograde affect everyone? And what happens when secret plans are revealed?  


**Part of a series of the same name, being done through a series of one-shots, short stories and novelettes.**


As always, Lorie, thanks for being my sanity.

 

**COMPLETED**

 

HAPPY READING EVERYONE! 


Categories: QAF US, Plot Bunnies
Characters: Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gardner Vance, George Shickel, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Marty Ryder, Melanie Marcus, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: 10k+ Word Count
Genres: Alternate Canon, Alternate Universe, Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon Divergence, Could be Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay
Series: LEARNING TO SLEEP IN THE BED YOU MADE
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 27540 Read Count: 17440
[Report This] Published: Sep 26, 2019 Updated: Oct 02, 2019
Summary:

Four years, rich business man and artist Brian Kinney was shot and nearly killed but an angel, called Justin, saved his life, it took two years of rehab for Brian to return to almost being the Stud that he was before. But neither of them have forgotten the other; so when they are brought back together by Liberty Avenue's Mistress of Love, Marilyn, and his close friend, Emmett, sparks fly, to the delight of most of The Avenue, as well as Justin's friends Daphne and Chris.

But the thought on everyone's mind is who tried to kill Brian? Why did they do it? And just why is Michael's childhood best friend, Mercy, back in town? What is the secret she is hiding? This is a story of mysteries, justice and revenge but most of all love.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Chris Hobbs, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, George Shickel, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Mysterious Marilyn, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Michael, Bottom Brian, Brain Bleach Recommended, Canon Divergence, First Time (Sex), Fluff, Friendship, Hatred, Jealousy, Mental Health Issues, Mentor/Protégé, Minor Violence, Possessive, Raw Sex, Responsible Justin, Rimming, Toppy Justin, Vulnerable Brian, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Alternate Canon, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon Divergence, Crime/Detective, Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Mystery, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/George, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake
Series: None
Chapters: 42 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 107810 Read Count: 104334
[Report This] Published: Jun 11, 2018 Updated: Jul 16, 2019
Summary:

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Justin has escaped a gilded cage mired in abuse. Having finally broken free, he is now looking to redefine himself as a man.  When the offer to become the new Art Director for Kinnetik PA comes in, he jumps at the chance for freedom.

Brian hires Justin as the new Art Director for Kinnetik PA but Brian has secrets of his own. Can each of them teach the other to trust someone other than themselves? 

THE STORY IS COMPLETE!! 

HAPPY READING!!

~NICHELLE


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brandon, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Gardner Vance, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James Stockwell, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Leda, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Mysterious Marilyn, Original Character, Ted Schmidt, Tucker, Vic Grassi
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Suspense/Thriller
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay
Series: None
Chapters: 32 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 188278 Read Count: 99120
[Report This] Published: May 05, 2016 Updated: Jul 08, 2019
Summary:

 

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Wants versus Needs.... That's what Justin Taylor's life has come down to. Having traveled the world as a dancer, Justin now faces the choice between continuing his lucrative career or rebuilding the tumultuous life he'd left behind in Pittsburgh. Enter Brian Kinney with an offer he may not want to refuse. 


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brandon, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Character, Sam Auerbach, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Non-Monogamous Pairings, Out of Character
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 81495 Read Count: 55685
[Report This] Published: May 03, 2016 Updated: Jun 20, 2019
Aftercare by mandagrammy Rated: YA half-star [Reviews - 4]
Summary:

This story picks up right where 'Aftermath' ends.  This is the third and final installment in the 'After' series of stories about the aftereffects of Justin's bashing by the despicable Chris Hobbs.  This story centers primarily on those closest to Justin and how they deal with what has happened.  It's my interpretation of what could have been going on in between scenes during the first episode of Season 2.  I hope you will enjoy it.  

My eternal gratitude to the remarkable Judy for her beta skills, and my beautiful granddaughter, Marika, for the evocative banner.  I love you both dearly.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Chris Hobbs, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Vic Grassi
Tags: Bashing, M/M, Real Life Issues, Vulnerable Brian, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Angst, Could be Canon, Gap-Filler, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6143 Read Count: 584
[Report This] Published: Dec 10, 2018 Updated: Dec 10, 2018
Summary:

When is enough, enough for Justin and Brian? 

It seems like it’s one thing after another for Brian and Justin.

After the attack they receive news that will change their lives, but will it be for the better? Are they strong enough, not only individually, but together to battle the latest fight? 

Follow their story to see. 


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Chris Hobbs, Craig Taylor, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Cancer, Family, M/M, Minor Violence, Real Life Issues, Season 1, Tearjerker, Violence, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Hurt/Comfort, Suspense/Thriller
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 11257 Read Count: 6114
[Report This] Published: Oct 04, 2018 Updated: Nov 26, 2018
Patent Pending by Resa13 Rated: M half-star [Reviews - 30]
Summary:

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Ever wish you could be in two places at once? So did Brian Kinney. What with the demands from his new boss, the 'needs' of his "family" and his desire to spend time in his Sunshine, in the snowy vistas of Vermont, the Stud was about to lose it. Enter Doc Alex with an intriguing proposistion.

But there is a reason the age old adage 'be careful what you wish for' is so cliched.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gardner Vance, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Kiki, Leo Brown, Marty Ryder, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Bashing, Masturbation , Mental Health Issues, Orgy (plays well w/others), Role Play, Threesomes, Vacation, Voyeurism
Genres: Alternate Canon, Canon Divergence, Humor, Science Fiction
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 5458 Read Count: 4557
[Report This] Published: Nov 13, 2018 Updated: Nov 20, 2018
[Report This] Published: Nov 16, 2018 Updated: Nov 16, 2018
Aftermath by mandagrammy Rated: YA half-star [Reviews - 5]
Summary:

In Aftershock, we see how Justin's bashing at the end of Season One affected Brian. It ended without revealing how the bashing affected everyone else who loved and cared about Justin. The series skipped from that iconic scene of Brian sitting in the hospital right after Justin was admitted to a month later at the beginning of Season Two, so we have to use our imagination about what went on at the hospital after Michael joined Brian. I hope you will find my perspective interesting.

Many thanks to my beta, Judy, for her help and my darling Granddaughter, Marika, for the evocative banner. And also thanks to those who asked me 'what about the others' when they read 'Aftershock'. Their questions led to this sequel.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Craig Taylor, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Bashing, Family, Tearjerker, Vulnerable Brian
Genres: Angst, Could be Canon, Drama, Gap-Filler, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3761 Read Count: 642
[Report This] Published: Nov 01, 2018 Updated: Nov 01, 2018
Summary:

Billionaire ad exec, Brian Kinney has just moved to town, riding in on his motorcycle to open a new branch of his very successful agency, Kinnetic. Soon after settling in to one of the largest mansions in the area with his two dogs, he meets his neighbor, Justin Taylor. Justin is a world renowned cellist who has recently moved into a nearby mansion.  He loves fast cars, adorable cats, and has the annoying habit of practicing….loudly, (at least according to Brian) for hours on end. Despite his initial annoyance, Brian soon grows fond of the music and the cellist, but after experiencing a broken heart in the past has vowed to never allow himself to love again.  The problem is, the heart wants what the heart wants, and there's not much the brain can do to stop it.

 

Huge love and thanks as ever to our betas: Nichelle, Kathy and Brandi

 

Disclaimer: we own nothing, not a damn thing, no copyright infringement is intended whatsoever.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, David Cameron, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Ethan, Anti-Michael, Bottom Brian, Brain Bleach Recommended, Business Brian, Celebratory Fuck, First Time (Other), Fluff, Friendship, Oral Sex, Orgasm Delay/Denial, Raw Sex, Responsible Justin, Rimming, Toppy Justin, Vulnerable Brian, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Emmett/Drew, Michael/David, Vic/Rodney
Series: None
Chapters: 64 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 161061 Read Count: 192890
[Report This] Published: Jan 01, 2018 Updated: Oct 16, 2018
[Report This] Published: Sep 24, 2018 Updated: Sep 24, 2018
Summary:

This happened during the talks between B/J and the gang. I didn’t include that part in the previous chapter because I wanted to focus on the meetings and first impressions. Oh and this will also tell the story about our guys.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, David Cameron, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Rodney, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Family, Jealousy, M/M, Wedding
Genres: Alternate Universe
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake, Vic/Rodney
Series: Consequences
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2474 Read Count: 5811
[Report This] Published: Aug 29, 2018 Updated: Aug 29, 2018
Summary:

Melanie brings the family - minus Michael and Lindsay - to Britin. The family gets to meet Justin. How will that afternoon go?


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Melanie Marcus, Rodney, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Family, Friendship, HIV/Aids
Genres: Alternate Universe
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake, Vic/Rodney
Series: Consequences
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2119 Read Count: 5750
[Report This] Published: Aug 26, 2018 Updated: Aug 26, 2018
Summary:

The family learns about Brian's secret... how will they react? Who'll be happy for Brian?

3rd part of the "Consequences" series.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Family, Friendship
Genres: Alternate Universe
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake, Vic/Rodney
Series: Consequences
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1397 Read Count: 6029
[Report This] Published: Aug 25, 2018 Updated: Aug 25, 2018
Summary:

This is part of a series called "Consequences". The first part is called "Consequences of Snooping", which was inspired by a plot bunny by Deb Tanner.

Brian has been acting strange for several weeks. Michael decides to search the loft while Brian is out of town on business to see if he can find any clues to his best friend's recent behavior. What he finds is a copy of Brian's will. And now he wants to know... just who the hell is Justin Taylor and why is Brian leaving him his entire estate?

Consequences - How Brian met Justin tells you how Brian met his husband. After that one shot, I'll start working on a multi-chapter story to wrap this storyline up.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Rodney, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Bottom Brian, Family, Friendship, Jealousy, Language, Raw Sex
Genres: Alternate Universe
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake, Vic/Rodney
Series: Consequences
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1301 Read Count: 6282
[Report This] Published: Aug 21, 2018 Updated: Aug 21, 2018
[Report This] Published: Jun 07, 2018 Updated: Jun 07, 2018
Summary:

Justin has a secret and has no idea how to deal with it. This takes place when the loft was robbed and instead of Justin running off to New York with Brian's credit card, he runs off to Ohio to live with his cousin. Who is his cousin?


Categories: QAF US, Glee
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brandon, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Chris Hobbs, Claire Kinney, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, James Stockwell, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Joan Kinney, Leda, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Other Cast Regulars, Peter, Rodney, Sam Auerbach, Ted Schmidt, Todd (Backroom), Tucker, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Ethan, Anti-Lindsay, Canon Divergence, Family, Friendship, Hatred, Jealousy, M/M, MPreg (Yup! Went THERE!), Out of Character, Possessive, Rage, Spanking, Wedding
Genres: Alternate Canon, Cross-Over, Drama, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake, Vic/Rodney
Series: None
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 9810 Read Count: 43300
[Report This] Published: Jan 02, 2018 Updated: Apr 02, 2018
Summary:

It's hard for Brian to kick Justin out. Once he does, does he let him back in? Will he be worth the emotions and the challenges to come?


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Craig Taylor, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Bashing, Coming Out, Dirty Talk, First Time (Sex), Friendship, Hatred, Homophobia, Masturbation , Mental Health Issues, Minor Violence, Oral Sex, Real Life Issues, Self-Harm, Spanking, Underage Sex, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Porny
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 24450 Read Count: 10285
[Report This] Published: Aug 08, 2017 Updated: Mar 29, 2018
Summary:

For a change of pace, I decided to center a story around our favorite Mother, Debbie, and her beloved Brother, Vic.  In this story, Vic has passed away and Debbie is devastated.  While trying to deal with her loss, her mind travels back in time and relives the memories of her life with Vic, centering on that special Summer that she became pregnant for the one and only time in her life.  I hope you will enjoy my version of Debbie's interesting life.  The beta work is thanks to the wonderful Becky and the perfect banner by the fantastic Eka. 


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Debbie Novotny, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars, Vic Grassi
Tags: None
Genres: Canon Divergence
Pairings: Other Cast Pairing
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4821 Read Count: 309
[Report This] Published: Mar 23, 2018 Updated: Mar 23, 2018