Justin has come back into Brian's life after the Ethan fiasco and Christmas is fast approaching.  Both men want to show how grateful they are to be back together so they want to buy the perfect gift for one another.  This story is inspired by the classic short story "Gift of the Magi".  I want to thank Heather for her fine beta work and Eka for the wonderful banner. 

Summary: And with the end of Brian Kinney came the end of all that existed around him. 

(Not *really* a death fic, but... well, you'll see.)

Brian Kinney only celebrates accomplishments. Written for Moonshadow's Tenth Anniversary "Drunken" Challenge.

Sometimes demons come very unexpectedly. Written for Moonshadow's Scary Things Challenge.

Post 513 - Alone for the holidays. Written for The Worst Holiday Ever Challenge at Moonshadow.

Welcome to the Kinnetik Dreams Featured Author Q&A. This month's author is Jazzepoet. Come on in and find out all about this wonderful fanfic writer!

I was watching 'So You Think You Can Dance' when a performance was given to the song 'Somebody That I Used to Know'.  Bingo!!!  Another inspiration for a Brian/Justin love story.  Amazing how it keeps happening.  LOL!  Anyway, this is not a songfic.  Only the title inspired me.  This is a What If? story.  It begins with...What if Brian got the job in New York City that was offered just before the end of Season One and left Pittsburgh behind.  The story moves forward to five years later.  Justin has moved to NYC after graduating from PIFA and after a year in the City, he runs into Brian at a fine restaurant.  What happens then?

I want to thank my dear Granddaughter, Marika, for the evocative banner and my dear friend, Judy for her wonderful beta skills.  I hope you will enjoy their reunion as much as I enjoyed envisioning it.  Warmest hugs, Grammy

In the wake of losing a crucial political battle, Brian and Justin discuss how to go on. My retake on the Stockwell arc and the processing of my own current grief.

510 Gapfiller.

"Life is wonderful if you are not afraid of it.”  ~Charles Chaplin

Some Months after Episode 513…

This story is my simple tribute to the anniversary of Randy Harrison’s birthday, and mine, too, which happen to be on the same day.

A thank you once again to my dear friend and beta, Predec2, for working on this story, and for the affection, support and encouragement she has given me during difficult times. Thank you, my dear friend.

“Low blow, Sunshine, using my son to coax me outside.”

Someday I’ll wish this never happened. I’ve thought it a few times. Just maybe not today. That mythical day has been drummed into my mind over and over in so many ways, from so many voices, it’s become one long drone of the same high pitched note my ear can no longer hear. Just another lost sigh carried away by the wind.