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Summary:

Justin is tired of the games Lindsay and Michael play to tear him and Brian apart. What happens when Justin discovers he's pregnant? Just how far will Lindsay and Michael go to get rid of Brian's true love? Will they succeed or fail?


Rated: M
Categories: QAF US Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brandon, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Chris Hobbs, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Kip Thomas, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Abuse/Child Abuse, Anti-Debbie, Anti-Ethan, Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Family, Friendship, Hatred, Humiliation, Jealousy, Language, M/M, MPreg (Yup! Went THERE!), Rape, Torture, Violence, Vulnerable Brian
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake
Challenges: None
Series: The Thorn Series
Chapters: 30 Completed: Yes
Word count: 43361 Read: 142787
ePub Downloads: 127 Published: Oct 04, 2017 Updated: Aug 13, 2018
Story Notes:

My first all QaF fic! I hope you guys will enjoy it.

Thanks to my wonderful beta Kinneysbitch :)
Also, thanks to MissMerlot and Loahisi for helping me pick the name/title.

DISCLAIMER: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

1. Chapter 1 by SandyGale [Reviews - 14] half-star (859 words)

The beginning is a bit sad because Justin thinks Brian doesn't care but you know our favorite ad genius. He won't let go of Justin easily.

2. Chapter 2 by SandyGale [Reviews - 9] half-star (1451 words)

DISCLAIMER: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

Brian realizes that Michael isn't as innocent as he always pretends to be. Can he convince Justin that he wants their baby and them together?

3. Chapter 3 by SandyGale [Reviews - 8] half-star (1459 words)

The gang comes together for the first time since Justin left Brian. They have some news to share. Who will be happy for them and who won't?

4. Chapter 4 by SandyGale [Reviews - 9] half-star (1464 words)

Lindsay and Michael find someone from Justin's past... will he agree to help them? Ethan is still convinced that Justin wants him and we also learn what Mel has to deal with.

5. Chapter 5 by SandyGale [Reviews - 6] half-star (1056 words)

Brian has an unexpected visitor...

6. Chapter 6 by SandyGale [Reviews - 9] half-star (1326 words)

Justin has an unexpected vistior and call... and Cynthia gets the latest updates from Brian.

7. Chapter 7 by SandyGale [Reviews - 8] half-star (1243 words)

Brian calls Daphne and Carl for help... and he begins to blame himself for his friend's actions towards Justin. But our Sunshine won't allow him to do this... and neither does Daphne :)

8. Chapter 8 by SandyGale [Reviews - 7] half-star (1446 words)

Brian is worried... Justin is a little sleepyhead... and Lindsay and Michael strike...

9. Chapter 9 by SandyGale [Reviews - 8] half-star (1160 words)

Sorry for the long wait. Real life is really demanding but I promise to do my best.

10. Chapter 10 by SandyGale [Reviews - 9] half-star (1750 words)

We meet Justin and Brian's daughter, learn about Justin's condition and see Debbie in action... and Brian learns who his real friends and family are.

11. Chapter 11 by SandyGale [Reviews - 9] half-star (1355 words)

Brian tells us the name he and Justin picked for their daughter. Do you like it? Lindsay and Michael get treatment for their wounds... I couldn't bring myself to be gentle or care for them.

12. Chapter 12 by SandyGale [Reviews - 8] half-star (1519 words)

Brian thinks about his little family, a flashback, then we have Ben telling Hunter everything that happend and Carl is questioning Ethan about his part in Justin's biggest nightmare...

13. Chapter 13 by SandyGale [Reviews - 7] starstar (1632 words)

Lindsay's so convinced she did nothing wrong that she doesn't mind telling her parent's lawyer everything. She was sure her parents would help her... boohoo no help for the witch. Then we have the gang come together again with a beautiful scene between Justin and Hunter and: Justin tells Brian about what Ethan did.

14. Chapter 14 by SandyGale [Reviews - 7] half-star (1124 words)

Brian has a chat with Daphne and Debbie visits Michael in jail... oh and Carl is arresting Craig but he isn't alone... GO MOLLY

15. Chapter 15 by SandyGale [Reviews - 10] half-star (1658 words)

Debbie's not having a good time on Liberty Avenue... and Justin begins his therapy with Brian by his side.

16. Chapter 16 by SandyGale [Reviews - 7] half-star (1485 words)

Starts where the previous chapter ended... also court has begun...

17. Chapter 17 by SandyGale [Reviews - 11] starstar (1076 words)

What happens after the trial? This chapter is all about Brian and Justin... oh and Debbie getting her ass kicked by Sunshine ;)

18. Chapter 18 by SandyGale [Reviews - 8] half-star (1130 words)

A good session with Alex, pain for our 3 idiots caused by none other than Nichelle ;) and finally... the verdicts!

19. Chapter 19 by SandyGale [Reviews - 8] half-star (1189 words)

Thoughts, dreams of revenge and a determined Sunshine...

20. Chapter 20 by SandyGale [Reviews - 6] half-star (1442 words)

Justin confronts Debbie... will it help? And we get the first glimpse of payback *evil laugh*... poor Michael... or not.

21. Chapter 21 by SandyGale [Reviews - 6] half-star (1187 words)

This chapter is all about Brian dealing with a sobbing and begging Debbie... but what is she begging for?

22. Chapter 22 by SandyGale [Reviews - 8] starstarstar (1020 words)

Debbie talks to Hunter... Brian and Justin get the final results from Justin's blood tests and a huge surprise...

23. Chapter 23 by SandyGale [Reviews - 4] half-star (855 words)

Brian and Justin share their good news with Gus & Jenny and have another surprise... the family meets... and Lindsay really doesn't have a good time...

24. Chapter 24 by SandyGale [Reviews - 4] half-star (1231 words)

The gang gets together... decisions and suggestions are made... and Debbie has deep thoughts...

25. Chapter 25 by SandyGale [Reviews - 4] half-star (1866 words)

Chapter 25 is an article about Brian and Justin... it's the first part :)

26. Chapter 26 by SandyGale [Reviews - 4] half-star (1503 words)

Emmett feels... Daphne strikes... and Alex has a surprise visitor...

27. Chapter 27 by SandyGale [Reviews - 5] half-star (1966 words)

Impressions... and the 2nd part of the interview with Pittsburgh Out...

28. Chapter 28 by SandyGale [Reviews - 8] half-star (3513 words)

Finally an update from me. More about that in the end notes. Enjoy this chapter. I think it's quite longer than the previous chapters.

29. Chapter 29 by SandyGale [Reviews - 7] half-star (1751 words)

New chapter... with some special guests. I included my dogs Lucky (1999-2009), Shiloh (2005-2018) and my puppy Blacky (April 2018). It's not the longest chapter but needed for the epilogue. I hope you'll enjoy it.

30. Chapter 30 by SandyGale [Reviews - 9] half-star (1645 words)

The final chapter. I hope you'll enjoy the end.