One shot. Standalone fic. Introspective S4/S5 gap filler from Lindsay's point-of-view.

Written for the 2018 QaF Gift Exchange as a gift for TheaPink on LJ. Request was a story about the girls breaking up and getting back together in canon time, with the song "Just Hold On" as a prompt. The song immediately made me think of their S4/S5 breakup. This is a peek into Lindsay's thoughts during that time.

Brian is a slave and has been ever since he has been sold into slavery by his parents as a teenager. One day he is being sold by his current owner. Who will be his new owner? Will life be better with his new master? 

This story is completed and will be updated once a week.

Brian was offered the job in New York in Season 1. He set up an apartment, planning for Justin to move there after Graduation and attend art school, but only telling Jennifer and Daphne their plans. Meanwhile, Michael moved to Portland with David, but when their relationship goes south, Michael takes off to New York with plans to move in with Brian and prove they were meant to be together. Canon until S1, Ep 21.

It has been two years since The Avenue was liberated from Michael and Lindsay, but now they are coming back and bringing enemies and friends with them. Brian, Justin, The Family and The Avenue are determined to right a wrong, save an innocent and protect their Duchess. But can they do it and if so what will the cost to Brian and Justin be?

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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!

What if, after overhearing the doctor leaving a message on Brian's machine, Justin had confronted Brian, instead of going to Michael? How would things have been different?

Canon divergence begins midway through episode 408. Plot bunny by Deb. Thanks to Sandi for being my beta.

“All I’m saying is, someone should have called Justin.”

The blond young man standing outside the door to the diner was surprised to hear his name in a conversation coming from inside.

“Brian told me not to. What was I supposed to do, go against his wishes and do it anyway?” Justin recognized this voice -- Michael.

“I know he told you not to. I was there.” Ben. “I said it then, and I’ll say it again now: It’s disrespectful to Justin to not tell him, or at least warn him ahead of time. Can you imagine what it’s going to be like Justin walks in and sees him?”

This was why he didn’t do boyfriends. He didn’t do love. He didn’t do commitment. Because when you do boyfriends...love...commitment...you let yourself get attached. When you do boyfriends, you hope and pray they won’t ever leave you. Because if they do, you’ll feel like your soul has been torn out and you have nothing left to live for.
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This is a song fic based on Lifehouse's "Flight." It takes place shortly after the series finale.

Post 5-13. Brian ends all contact with Justin from one day to the other and Justin has no idea why. After five years in New York he returns to Pittsburgh and goes looking for answers that are long overdue. His whole life will be changed forever when he finally gets the answers he has been looking for. 

It has been 2 years since Justin left Pittsburgh to become a successful artist in NYC. What will Brian do once he succeeds?

Brian and Justin have had a long and wonderful life together for 60 glorious years as a couple.  Justin looks back on those years with all the love in him while attending a funeral.  This was my very first standalone.  I hope you will enjoy it.  Many thanks to Becky for her fine beta work and Eka for the beautiful banner.

Brian decides to show his friends that he can survive on the streets, like the homeless guy in front of Liberty Diner. During the day spent as a bum, Brian befriends Justin. When the truth about Brian comes out, Justin has to make a decision whether to trust him or not. Written for Fandoms for Hope and Relief.

Post-514, and Brian and Justin are living together at Britin. Brian receives some difficult news.