Thankful that Brian finally sat down with Ben and set him straight. (so to speak. ;)  ) I know that Ben *knew* the facts, but it was like he thought if he ignored it, it wouldn't be real. If he pretended that J&B weren't together...if he ignored Brian during visits, he just wouldn't exist. Hopefully after their talk, Ben will be more accepting of Brian.

A few shockers with regards to Michael. !st, that he willingly went to Justin to talk. 2nd that he already sold his "collectables" and what he has are just replicas. Michael needs to be honest with everyone now. Let then know what's what and stop letting his pride get in the way. Kind of impressed that he stopped himself from the "I want Brian" tirade he started. He took Jenny's wishes to heart. Perhaps there's hope for him yet? Now I'm wondering if there's a 2nd chance in store for him and Ben. If he continues to really grow up that is. Will this maturity last? will it continue or will his selfishness raise it's ugly head again? So many possiblities. :)

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Brian wants yet another!! This time he'd be there for all of it.

GREAT chapter!!

Cheers,

Elaine

Ah ah ah!!! Lindsay working for Tracey at the big Q!

Hilarious. For sure, she won't risk to meet Brian or Justin in there...

What an interesting chapter.  Ben is moving back to Pittsburgh, but not showing any signs of interest in John.  Lindsay is out looking for work and not having much luck.  Working for the Big Q must have been quite a let down.  Tracy is Manager.  Non of the gallaries want to hirer her.  And best twist of all, John owns one of them. 

First, Mikey then Ben, perhaps they should sit and talk about torch holding and waiting way too long for nothin'.  I always thought Justin and Ben were better suited than Mikey and Ben.  Mikey I liked best with David before the actor that played him asked to be written out.  Mikey and Brian is just gross. And when Brian comes the store to seduce him, it was so Brian and so mean (and a great starting point for this story). 

Totally lovin' it!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Being thankful is universal even if the holiday is American.

Those vows were just THE BEST. So perfect for them 

Argh!! Michael is so frustrating! Poor Brian, having to explain in detail they why's and why nots of him not loving Michael. You'd think that Nichael, being told in explicit detail would finally get a clue, but from what I can see, it just won't happen. Brian last sight of Michael is him waving his arms around talking to Deb. You just know he's bitching about him not getting his way, whether it be about Jenny going to New York or being about Brian and what was said. He won't let it drop. He'll put his own twist on what he hears, just like Brian said. You'd think after so many years, Michael would figure it out. It's just NOT going to happen. What's so pathetic though....when really got me was when he said "I would've been happy with you" That just shows his level of selfishness. Brian's happiness wasn't a concern. Only his. That's not love. 

That intereaction between B&J was kinda funny. I get why Brian is questioning Justin over John staying with them. He wouldn't want any of Justin's past lovers to stay. who would. justin has matured to the level though that he's not threatened by John. He sees that Brian and John have developed a friendship that's good for Brian. Hopefully everyone just stays out of it. Deb needs to keep her nose out of their relationship!! Glad that Jenn told her the same thing and that she stuck up for Brian like she did. Brian needs more people on his side standing up for him. He hasn't really ever had that. Deb needs to see the Brian of NOW, not the one in the past. He's grown up a lot and will continue to do so and doesn't need to be continually reminded of his past. Neither does everyone else. Jenn is right as well in the fact that the kids don't need to hear it either.

So the whole Ben thing....I must say I considered this at one point, but it never really stuck. I see vry little that he and Justin have in common. (like Emmett said) I can understand them having a certain amount of respect for each other, but just like John, I can't see Justin being interested in someone who once thought Michael was the love of his life. (yick) I hope Ben gets his shit together in that aspect. He'd miss out on a lot of things being away from Jacob and having Justin as a friend. I wonder though if he's able to separate it all now. I don't hink he really "loved" Justin. I think that he felt Justin was his way to have a family. He respects Justin for all he's been through previously, how he's raised Jacob, and the commonality between them re: their previous relationships. But I don't think it's love. I just hope he drops his bitterness towards Brian. It will just continue to eat away at him and cause even more problems. More importantly, Justin won't put up with it!!

Good for Emmett sticking up for B&J with Ben. Good for him.

Excellent chapter!!!!!!!!!!!!! thoroughly enjoyed this and am so looking forward to the nest update!!

Cheers,

Elaine

I'm shocked by Ben, but hope he'll come around 

Can this be a anti Ben too lol awesome fics

I like that Brian had another "relationship ". So he can really be ready to get married 

Fabulous update!

Always looking for more.

Thanks for sharing!

JoAnn

Michael still can't get it.  Deb needs to tone it down, Jen sees it, even Carl sees it.  It's not hard to see why Ben would think there could be something between him and Justin, but like Emmett said, Brian is Jacob's father and Justin will always love him.  Brian isn't stupid enough to jeapordize that.  I hope you gave Emmett his donut.

Michael has ZERO grip on reality