Chapter 15 CDLWY

Brian and Justin entered their room and Brian immediately took off Justin’s shirt and pants.  He started the water in the bathtub making it comfortable but not hot. “Why didn’t you tell me you didn’t feel well.  I would have never….” He threw the remote and gently removed the vibrator.

“I’m Ok.  It is just my allergies.”

“Sunshine, you don’t get a fever with your allergies. You are really warm. Get in the tub.”

“Only if you get in with me.”

Brian tossed his clothes and climbed in the tub. Justin climbed in and sat between Brian’s legs. He leaned  against Brian’s chest. Brian felt Justin’s body relax but as he took the soap and rubbed down his chest he could hear a rattle.  “Justin, you have an inhaler around, right?

“Somewhere.” The allergy meds seem to help his sneezing but, although he wouldn’t admit it, Brian knew he didn’t feel well at all.  He continued running his hands over Justin’s chest and up and down his arms. Soon he was shivering some from desire but mostly because he didn’t feel well.  

“Sunshine, you aren’t saying much.’

“I’m sorry, Brian.  I didn’t realize how shitty I felt until we were eating.  I’m sorry.”

Justin turned himself so he was facing Brian, wrapping his legs around Brian’s waist. He pulled himself close so his cock was pressed against Brian’s but he then just leaned against his chest, not having the energy to even kiss him. He again looked at Brian and said, “I’m sorry, Baby.”

“You have nothing to be sorry for. You’re sick.”  He could hear him starting to wheeze a bit. “Let’s get you out of here and find that inhaler.”  Brian had only seen him have a real attack a couple times but it was scary. He wanted to make sure he had what he needed before it happened. Tonight it seemed to be setting in really quickly.  He could almost hear his chest tightening up.

Brian dried off Justin.  Had him put on some shorts and crawl into bed.  Brian looked until he found an inhaler and made Justin take a couple of hits off of it.  “I’ll be right back, Sunshine. You try to relax.”

There was a tap as he walked to the door and slipped out.  

“Is Justin alright?” Tina asked.  “We thought you two were joking around at first but Tony said Justin was overly warm earlier.”

“He doesn’t feel well and he has asthma which likes to act up. Tina, I don’t want you too close in case he has something catchy but could you just stay in the room to make sure his breathing doesn’t get worse. I’m calling Alice to see what else I can do.”

Tina stepped in the room as Brian moved away from the door.  He called Alice.

“Hello.”

“Alice, it’s Brian.”

“Well, yes, I know that.  What’s up? You don’t call me in the evening.”

“I need your advice as a nurse.  Justin’s either having an allergy attack or has a bad cold that is making his lungs congested.  What can I do to help?” Brian sounded worried.

“Does he have an inhaler?”

“Yes, I just made him use it.”

“That’s good.  Have him use it every 2 hours.  In Gus’ closet there should be a vaporizer.  Get that set up in your bedroom. There should be some drops to add to the water with the machine. When I come in the morning I will pick up somethings.  Brian, Justin will be fine. You are helping him the best you can.”

“I know, Alice, he just doesn’t get sick like this often and when he has it has been quite serious.”

“Just keep an eye on him.  I will come in early.”

“Thanks, Alice.”

Brian went to Gus’ room for the vaporizer.  

Brian slipped back into the bedroom and kissed Tina on the cheek. “You go get some sleep and try not to come in here.  If it is catching you don’t need it.”

Brian remembered laying in bed more than once and Justin nursing him. It was his turn now. He set up the vaporizer near Justin.  He got some ibuprofen to help with the fever and some water and a cool washcloth. He sat on the edge of the bed and ran the damp cloth over Justin’s forehead.  

Justin’s eyes opened. “Brian, you are making a big deal out of nothing. I’m ….” Justin started coughing.

“Sure, you’re fine. Let’s get you sitting a bit.” Justin sat up but slumped against Brian.  He gave him the pills and Justin swallowed them. Brian ran the cool cloth over his forehead and around his neck.  This made him shiver. “Do you feel cold?” He shivered in response. Brian got up, stripped off his clothes and slid in behind Justin.  He pulled him close and leaved his arms wrapped around him. Soon Justin had quit shivering and seemed to be sleeping even though a bit restless. A couple of times throughout the night Justin stirred and Brian had him use the inhaler again.

At 7:00 am Brian felt someone else in the room. He looked toward the door and saw Alice. He slipped out of bed and went to the door.  

“Well, you look like hell.”

“Gee, thanks. Alice. So nice to have you here.”

“How did he sleep?”

“He slept pretty good.  Each time he woke up I made him use his inhaler. He might be a little cooler. “

“Will you two stop talking like I am going to die.  It was just an allergy attack.”

Alice walked over to the bed where Justin was now sitting up.  She felt his forehead. He was warm but not dangerously. “I agree I think you will live but I also understand Brian’s worry.  You are getting married a week from today.”

“Oh god, Oh god, I was so worried about Sunshine I hadn’t thought about the wedding.”  Justin was racked with coughing.Brian rushed over and got him some water.

“Well, I figured you were going to need this.” Alice pulled out a bottle of cough syrup as well as a couple other things that would help. “I hope you aren’t scared of needles, Sunshine, but a doctor I used to work with sent alone a couple shots for you.  It is just a steroid that will help with inflammation in your lungs. I’ll give you one today and one tomorrow. I can get another one if we need it.

Justin turned toward Brian who and slid up behind him, offering his butt to Alice. Brian looked at his poor, peaked looking love.  He leaned over and kissed his forehead and then his cheek.

“Don’t tease me.  I may be sick but I am not dead.” He tapped his lips.

Brian kissed his love so tenderly, Alice got a tear in her eye as she gave Justin the shot. “I’ll go make you some tea,” she said as she left the room.

Justin made it clear he wanted Brian to stay exactly where he was doing what he was doing.  Brian pulled him closer and kept their lips connected. He ran his hand down Justin’s back and across the recently stuck cheek.Justin squirmed a bit when Brian rubbed the bandaid. Brian moaned and slid away as Justin went into another coughing jag.

Alice walked in with some hot tea and toast for Justin.

“Alice, I appreciate this but I can get out of bed and come down to the kitchen.”

“I know you can, but, just in case this is more than an asthma related event, you shouldn’t be around Tina.”

“Oh, I hadn’t thought of that.  I just hate thinking about spending the day here by myself and isn’t Gus coming?”

“I called Lindsey last night and explained you had something going on.”

“Oh,” Justin said disappointedly.  He started coughing again and took a sip of tea.

“I am going to go tell Tina and the boys to relax.  They didn’t cause this by locking you out yesterday.”

Brian looked quizzically at  Justin who told him the story.  “Ah, poor Sunshine, but I kind of wish I could have seen it.” he smiled and kissed his forehead. “I think you have cooled off a bit.”

“If you stay in this bed with me things better heat up a bit.”

“Well, now I know you are feeling better than last night.” Brian leaned in and gave him one smoldering kiss.  “I have to get out of this bed. You are not ready for what I want to do.”

Justin held on to him. “Please, Brian, I know I,” coughing, “am not very appealing to anyone right now but I want you. Please, just slide in so I can feel you.”

Brian couldn’t resist and was definitely ready.  As Brian entered him, Justin started coughing. Brian stopped where he was and once the coughing stopped he continued gently entering.  Justin’s body relaxed and Brian moved in and out. “Touch me, Brian.” Brian reached around and carressed Justin’s cock. As Justin coughed he contracted on Brian and he went over just as Justin joined him and broke out into another coughing fit.  

Brian slid out of bed.  “You take a nap now. I will be back in an hour or so.”  Brian pulled on some clothes and headed for the door. He turned around and walked back. He pulled the blankets up around his shoulders. Giving him a brief kiss he said, “I love you, Sunshine.  Don’t scare me like that, Ok?” He turned and walked out the door.

Brian went downstairs to find everyone in the kitchen. Everyone was eating breakfast.  Alice handed Brian a plate of hot food. He kissed her cheek as he took it. “Thanks, for everything.”

Alice patted his arm.  “He’ll be fine. You did everything you could and with the injection he got this morning he may be full of energy, especially after the second one tomorrow.  Energy doesn’t necessarily mean….” Alice’s eyes glared at Brian. “Don’t tell me! The poor boy is up there and you can’t leave him alone!”

“It was not my idea! Honestly, I was ready to leave and he….insisted.”

Tina stood to clear her spot at the table.  She ran her hand across Brian’s shoulders, put her mouth by his ear and said, “You know if the need gets too overpowering, I would gladly help you out.” She bit his ear and walked away.

Tony and John sat their with their mouths open.  Brian looked at them, “Unless you want to try something new, don’t get in a room alone with her.”  Tina laughed as she walked out of the room. “Now if you want to try something new, I think she would be a very willing participant. I would never judge.”

Brian went to his office to check on honeymoon plans.  They had decided they were not going to do much because they didn’t want to go too far from home.  Tina did seem to be feeling so much better but they wanted to stay fairly close. He had found a lovely B & B in the mountains just 2-3 hours away and they were only going to stay 3 nights.  They would drive up on Saturday and back on Tuesday. Alice said she would stay over while they were gone just so Tina wasn’t in the big house by herself. He was glad of that. He was a bit worried if Tony and John stayed at the house Tina wouldn’t leave them alone.  He was starting to wonder if all pregnant women were like that. He really hadn’t spent that much time with Linds when Gus was on the way. And his sister, he wasn’t sure he had even seen her during her pregnancies. Maybe he needed to do some research.

Brian looked at his watch and decided it was time to check on Justin.  He went up the backstairs and opened the door quietly. “It is about time you came to play with me. I am so bored.” Justin began coughing again.

“That is the reason you should be in bed.”

“Oh, I don’t argue that point.”  Justin stood up on the bed and dropped his briefs.

He was so perfect.  Brian didn’t even realize he was walking toward him.

“Justin, have you ever had a steroid shot like that before?”

“I don’t think so.” By now he had crawling to Brian, who stood at the foot of the bed and pulling at his pants.   Before he made progress Brian grabbed his naked hips and brought them closer positioning his his mouth at the right height and pulled his hips even closer, taking his erect penis in his mouth. Justin groaned at the feel of Brian’s hot mouth around him. He grabbed Brian’s head and met him stroke for stroke until hit broke out in a fit of coughing that brought him to his knees. Brian sat on the bed and pulled Justin into his lap, patting his back.  

“You are not up to playing, Justin.  Here, lay on your stomach, if you can.” Brian smiled down at Justin’s deflating cock.  The coughing had kind of taken care of his problem for him. Justin lay down and Brian took some of the oil he had used in the vaporizer the night before and rubbed it in his hands. With firm strokes he rubbed it into Justin’s back.  He used long repetitive movements rubbing out the tension the coughing had caused. Brian could feel the rattle in his chest and knew that although he was a bundle of energy he really should be taking it easy.

After working out the tight back muscles Brian lay his chest against Justin’s back, “Roll over, Sunshine. He straddled Justin  and putting more oil on his hands began at Justin’s shoulders and worked his way down. His main goal was to loosen up his chest and he hoped the vapors would help. As he rubbed Justin’s chest he soon heard a slow steady breathing.  He was asleep. Brian wanted nothing more than to lay next to him and hold him close to make sure he was safe. That rattle still scared him a little. What if he got sicker instead of better? He couldn’t think about it.

Sunday, dawned cooler and rainy.  It was a perfect day to stay in bed.  Brian lay with Justin in his arms when there was a quiet knock on the door. It opened and Alice peaked around the corner.  When she knew she wasn’t walking in on something she came in. “How did he sleep?”

“He woke up coughing a few times but the rattle seems a little better.”

Alice pulled out a syringe.  Brian pulled Justin to him and Alice moved the blankets and gave him the injection.

“That is not the kind of poke I hoped to wake up.” Justin stated in a raspy voice.

“How are you feeling, Sunshine?”

“Like a pincushion at the moment.” He turned and smiled at Alice.  “Good Morning, Alice.”

“How are you actually feeling?” She asked.

“A bit better. I can tell I can breathe easier.  You all blew this out of proportion. I will be fine in a couple days. And seriously, do I have to stay in my room, mom?”  They all laughed.

“If you promise to stay in, since it is raining and you spend a couple hours in bed this afternoon.”  Justin smiled at Brian. “Alone, Justin, alone.”

“Alice, wouldn’t a nice hot shower be good for me?”

“Actually that probably would be good.  It would help loosen your chest up more and let me guess, you need help scrubbing your back.”

“I think she’s got it!” Justin reached behind him and slid his hand down Brian’s penis.

“Just take it easy, you two. No fancy tricks.”  With that she walked out.

Brian pulled Justin close to him. He started kissing Justin’s neck and down his neck to his shoulder blade.  He reached to the front of Justin and slowly began stroking him in long pleasuring strokes. Soon Justin was thrusting toward Brian’s hand.  Brian grabbed the lube and used it liberally. Brian turned Justin on his back. “Is this Ok? It won’t hurt your chest, will it? I mean make it hard to breath?”

“I will let you know if it does.  Please, now.” Brian pressed in and as he moved in and out he leaned forward and claimed Justin’s mouth. The intensity of their kiss had both of them shaking. Brian soon let out a low growl as he emptied himself while Justin followed.

“Mr. Taylor, do you know how much I love you? My heart beats because of you. I know how to love because of you.” Brian touched his lips to Justin’s. “I love you, Sunshine.” His kiss was so intense it truly did take Justin’s breath away.  Justin started coughing. Brian quickly got off him and helped him sit up.

In his now raspy voice, Justin said, “You really did take my breath away.”  He pressed his lips gently to Brian’s, “Let’s take a shower.”

They spent the next half hour in the streaming warm water touching and kissing every inch of each other’s bodies.  Justin draped himself against him finally and said. “Brian, I am really tired.”

Brian dried Justin and himself off.  He tucked Justin in bed. “You sleep. When you wake up you need to eat something.” Within minutes Justin was sound asleep.  

Throughout the day everyone did their own thing.  Tony and John were at their house most of the day.  Tina spent her day baking cookies and Brian went between their bedroom and his office. By dinner everyone was a bit stir crazy.  Justin came down and Tony and John came up to the main house. Soon all five of their crazy family were around the kitchen table with a game in the middle of it.  No one knew where it came from but they found it in the cabinet. “Dirty Minds” was something they were all sure they would be good at. Soon they were doubled up laughing at each other.  Poor Justin ended up in a coughing fit. Brian gave him a whiskey which he gladly downed. Not wanting him to drink alone Brian had a drink too. Soon Justin was on Brian’s lap. Tony was on John’s lap and Tina was eating a plate of cookies.  

Monday morning the sun was up and things were drying out.  Alice was coming in late so it was toast and cereal for breakfast today.  Emmett arrived with some of his employees to begin early setup. Justin wanted to go out and help but that was vetoed by everyone.  He did some quick sketches for Emmett so he could see what Justin was thinking. The location had been chosen and everyone was picking up any loose branches around the grounds.

Tony and John were walking along the treeline of the property when Tony  noticed a branch. “John, do you see that branch up there?

“Yes, that doesn’t look very safe does it.”

Tony tried shaking the tree but it wouldn’t fall out. Then John helped him but it still wouldn’t come down.  

“John, give me a boost.”

“Right out here in public?”  John grabbed Tony around the waist and pulled him close.  He kissed him and Tony eagerly responded. “What do you say we take care of this branch and then we play hide and seek. I’ll Hide something deep inside you….” He kissed Tony again.

“Give me a boost so we can just do that.”  He smiled at John.

John put his hands together so Tony could step into them. Soon Tony was sitting on a branch reaching for the loose one just above him. He stretched as far as he could reach.  He slid a little bit farther out on the branch. “Careful, Tony, that branch doesn’t look all that safe.”

“I can touch it.  I just can’t get a good hold of it.” He stretched once more. “I got it!”  As he said this the branch he was sitting on gave way and Tony fell to the ground with a sickening thump.

“Tony!” John screamed as he ran to his side.

Emmett heard the commotion and ran over. “John, what happened?”

Tony lay on the ground unresponsive. John was reaching to pick up his love but Emmett stopped him.  “John, don’t move him.” Emmett told someone to call the ambulance and sent another one to the house to tell them what happened.

Shortly Alice, Brian and Justin were approaching.  John had taken Tony’s hand and was saying his name softly as he ran his other hand down his cheek.  “He’s breathing, I can see him breathing.” John said in a panicked town.

Alice crouched next to Tony. She had grabbed the first aid kit when she left.   She felt the back of his head and down his neck. When she got to the collarbone Tony moaned. She continued down both arms and his legs.  “He’s got a nasty bump on his head and I think a broken collar bone.” She got smelling salts out of the first aid kit and put them under his nose. Tony moaned again and his eyes fluttered open. He tried sitting up and cried out when he moved his arm.  “Lay still, Tony, I think you have a broken collar bone.” Off in the distance they could hear the ambulance.

John kept holding Tony’s undamaged hand and arm.  He leaned over and kissed Tony’s forehead. He murmured his love over and over as tears rolled down Tony’s cheeks because of the pain.

As the ambulance got as close as it could they brought a gerney over.  Alice talked to the attendance and let them know what happened and about the bump and his collarbone.  Justin took John off to the side so he was out of the way. Justin held John close as he teared up thinking about Tony. The attendance agreed with Alice about the injuries.  They stabilized his arm, placed him on the gurney and rolled him to the ambulance. When they were told someone could ride with him there was no question who it was going to be.

“John, we are right behind you. We will meet you there.”

Six hours later everyone was back at the house.  Tony was tucked into one of the bedrooms at the main house. Tina and Justin were taking naps while John and Brian were getting some of John and Tony’s personal items they would need.  

Brian was always uncomfortable at moments like this.  He knew John wanted to talk but was waiting for an invitation.  This is what Justin did so well. He looked over at his nephew and his heart when out to him.   “John, how are you doing?”

John dropped onto his bed and put his head in his hands.  “How do you do it, Uncle Brian? How do you handle the helpless feeling?  I think I love him more than I know how to love someone.”

Brian sat down next to him and put his arm around John’s shoulders. John leaned against him dropping his head on Brian’s shoulder.  “It’s not easy, John, I know. It tears your heart out and you and I have trouble in that area because we weren’t taught how to love.  Tony knows you love him. I have heard you say it to him and I know you show it to him, and I am not talking about sex.”

“But how do I handle these feelings.  There are times I don’t think I can live without him and I do know how young we are for those feelings.”

“John, you just love him. You do the best you know how. And, something I have had a hard time learning, say your sorry when you need to.  What happened today wasn’t your fault and you were there every minute you could be for him.”

John wrapped his arms tightly around Brian. Brian held on to his nephew feeling like he had more family than ever before.

The men returned to the main house.  Alice was busy finishing dinner before she left for the day.   John walked over to her and put an arm around her. “Thank you for helping Tony today. You knew just what to do.”

Alice set down what she was doing and put her arms around him.  John hugged her tightly and she stood there as long as he needed her.

Brian slipped out and went to his room.   He opened the door quietly not wanting to wake Justin if he was sleeping.  Justin stretched lazily as Brian walked in. Brian scanned his beautiful, nearly naked body. Brian smiled and launched himself, landing next to him. Giving one of his best Brian smiles, cocking an eyebrow. Justin didn’t say anything but turned to face Brian, draping a leg across Brian’s hip and snuggled close, making sure Brian felt what he was in the mood for and he didn’t hesitate. He stripped off his shirt and pressed skin to skin. He didn’t know if it was because they had been less active the last couple days or the wedding coming up but his need was immediate but he really needed was Justin inside him.  

“Justin, I want you.”

“I’m here, Brian.” He pressed against Brian as he pressed his lips to Brian’s.  Brian slid Justin’s briefs down and slid down to take him in his mouth. He moved his lips and tongue bringing Justin to immediate attention. Justin started turning his back to Brian but Brian shook his head.

“I need you tonight, Sunshine.  If you don’t mind.” Brian turned his back to Justin.  Justin grabbed the lube and put some on his fingers. He slowly worked one and then two in, stroking Brian’s prostate until Brian sighed and shivered.  “Sunshine, I’m ready, Please.”

Justin entered giving Brian time to adjust to the pain.  Soon Justin was stroking in and out and Brian moaned loudly as he lost himself to Justin. Justin clung to him as he emptied himself into Brian.  Brian turned and pulled Justin to him, melding their mouths to be one.

John had come upstairs after talking to Alice.  Tony was watching TV in bed when John arrived. “How does it feel, Babe?”

“It’s not bad.  A little sore.”

John slid in behind Tony and Tony relaxed against John’s chest. John carefully wrapped one arm over Tony’s good shoulder and the other around Tony’s waist. He kissed Tony’s neck. “I love you, Babe.  I am so glad you are going to be OK. Did you call your parents?”

“Brian said he had done that.  I will call them tomorrow to assure them I am fine.  It is late there now.”

“Can I get you anything? Dinner will be ready soon.  If you rather stay up here I can get some for you.”

“No, I want to go down when it is time but right now I want to just enjoy you.” He turned and kissed him on the jaw.

John carefully adjusted their position and kissed him gently. “You rest for a bit.  We can go down in a while.” Together they sat quietly watching TV, feeling each other’s warmth and heartbeats.

As Justin and Brian got ready for dinner Justin thought out loud.  “Do you think we are jinxed? What else can go wrong this week.” He was coughing less but his voice still had a deeper tenor to it. It kind of drove Brian a little crazy. Brian started walking toward him.  “You stay back. We don’t have time and I don’t have energy for that.”

That didn’t stop him.  He started nuzzling Justin’s neck. “I am really glad Tony wasn’t hurt worse. It could have been really serious.” Justin was trying to ignore him. He finally turned to face him. He looked him in the eye “Baby, I am really sorry but I don’t have the energy. I need to get over this shit so I do have energy for the weekend.”

Brian pulled him close, “I’m sorry, Sunshine.” He kissed his head. “I promise to back off.”

“Just not too far!” As he said this his phone rang. “It’s my dad.”  Brian motioned he was going downstairs and left the room. “Hi, Dad.”  Justin’s voice gave away he had been sick.

“Justin, are you Ok?  You don’t sound very good.”

“I am getting better.  Just had an allergy episode.”

“You still get those?”

“Not nearly as often. I was hoping to hear from you.  Will you be able to make it to the wedding?”

“Justin, I have thought about it and, I would like to but,”

Justin knew that was coming. “But my wedding isn’t worth the effort, right? I mean I am just your fag son.  There is no reason to make an effort.”

Craig was completely silent for a moment. “Justin, I didn’t want your mother to be uncomfortable.  She deserves to be there. I don’t.”

Now Justin felt horrible.  He wasn’t sure why he had jumped down his throat like that. “Dad, I am really sorry.  I am a steroid to clear out my lungs before the wedding. It is making me a little crazy I guess. That is very thoughtful of you to think of Mom.  She has been great even with Tina.” As soon as he said it he realized he had to tell his dad about the baby now.

“Who’s Tina?”

“Well, Dad, I was planning to wait until I could talk to you in person but you’re going to be a grandfather.  Tina is expecting your grandchild around Thanksgiving.”

“So did you go to one of those clinic places?”

“No, Dad, she got pregnant the old fashioned way.”

“You were with this girl, Tina? Tell me all about her. How did you meet?  Is she pretty?” There was a pause, “If you were with a woman, why are you getting married to Brian.  You should be marrying your pregnant girlfriend.”

Justin couldn’t believe what he was hearing.  “Dad, did I ever say she was my girlfriend. We were together once. It was under very extreme conditions… Why am I explaining myself to you.  I am with Brian. I will always be with Brian and if he would die before me I will never be with anyone else. Tina is providing us with the child I have always wanted and then she will not be around.  We, Brian and I are raising the baby.”

“But if you and her…”

“Dad, never mind.  You never will change.  I honestly think you tried but it isn’t in your makeup to accept me or Brian. I’m glad you are Ok.  I’m glad you are happy with your life but I won’t be contacting you again. Have a nice life.” Justin hung up and walked out of the room.

John was helping Tony down to the kitchen.  “Hey, Tony, how’s the collarbone?” Justin asked when he saw them.

“It will be soon fine.”

John added, “The pain meds are making it hard for him to think in English.  He took a pill about 30 minutes ago so it is hitting him right now.”

Justin smiled but it didn’t reach his eyes. John noticed, “How are you feeling? You Ok?”

“I’ll be fine.  Nothing to worry about. I am still coughing a bit but mostly it is just my voice that isn’t back and as long as the minister can hear me say ‘I Do’ I am set.

It was pizza for dinner tonight.  Alice had been so busy Brian ordered in.  Tina was sitting at the table with the three walked in from upstairs.  “Good, can we eat now, I’m hungry.”

Brian looked at her and laughed, “Not to rub it in but you are always hungry and you have a wide range of appetites.” They all laughed although Brian noticed Justin wasn’t his normal bubbly self. He leaned close to him and said quietly, “Everything Ok, Sunshine?”

“It will be fine.  We can talk later.”

Brian had a feeling it had to do with the phone call.  If his dad did anything to upset him…. Brian reached under the table and squeezed his thigh and Justin slipped his hand into Brian’s.  He could almost feel Justin’s heart breaking.

After pizza, Tony, John, and Tina went to the media room to watch Justin stood to clear the table but Brian pulled him onto his lap.  He didn’t say anything but enfolded him into his arms and Justin put his head on Brian’s shoulder and let the tears fall. “I’m sorry. When I contacted him he sounded like he was ready.” Justin said nothing but put his arms around Brian’s neck and hung on like Gus did from time to time.  He said nothing more and just held him. After a few minutes Brian stood up with Justin and walked to the lounger nearby. He sat down and, taking Justin with him he scooted back until he half laid half sat comfortably.

Tina came down looking for the note she had written to herself and then forgot it on the counter.  Pregnancy brain was already setting in. Before walking in she heard a noise. She saw Justin and Brian settling on the lounge. It was obvious Justin was upset about something and Brian cradled him against his own body.  He murmured something and Justin responded but she couldn’t hear what he said. Justin lay across Brian’s chest and with a feather soft touch moved his lips over Brian’s. Brian pulled him close and deepened the kiss. Soon they had pulled each other’s shirts off and lay their bare skin against each other. Brian put his hands on either side of Justin’s face and it appeared kissed either side of his face as if collecting his tears.  After some time they both stood and their pants slid to the ground.

They were both so beautiful but seeing them stand their together took her breath away. Justin slid the length of Brian’s body and dropped to his knees. With such care he took Brian in his mouth and Brian arched at the feel.  Justin slid his hands to Brian’s ass and slid his hands over them. He slid his fingers between and slowly slid a finger and Brian groaned at the pleasure. Soon Brian had Justin lay on the lounge and it was his turn. He lay him on his stomach and slid his hands over Justin’s entire back and then trailed his tongue lower and lower until his tongue trailed between his cheeks and then Justin arched as Brian’s tongue slid into the core of him. Justin cried out in blind passion.  Brian now sat back down and Justin faced Brian as he intentionally had their engorged cocks doing a dance. Now there lips fused together. Their arms fused their bodies and then, ever so slowly Justin slid down on Brian’s cock. Tina could see the look of pain on Justin’s face for a few moments and then as Justin moved a look of pure bliss crossed his face as his back arched.. At the same moment Brian’s back arched and they cried out simultaneously. Justin collapsed against Brian as Brian’s hands stroked Justin’s back.  Justin lay with his head on Brian’s chest and said, “Brian, you have my heart. I can hear it. I don’t need anyone else to make me whole”

Brian kissed him once more as if the world was ending or it was only the beginning.

Tina had tears streaming down her face.  What she had just witnessed was beautiful. It was beyond that but she couldn’t find the word.. Their souls and hearts truly were one.  Whatever had Justin feeling the way he did was shared by Brian and together they let it go. Tina collapsed on the bed now her whole body was racked with sobs.  Would she ever have something even close to that kind of love? She was so lonely and she was tired of feeling sick half the time. Today with all the craziness of Tony falling she was even having stomach pain.  The doctor had said that happened sometime and as long as there was no spotting and it was just minor discomfort it was probably absolutely nothing. It was probably her body accommodating for the baby. She fall asleep with tears still flowing.

At 2:00 am John woke to Tony’s restlessness.  “Hey, Babe, are you Ok?

“Mio Amore, can I have a pain pill.  It is hurting me too much to sleep.” John got him some water and a pill.  He helped him sit up and take it. He kissed him gently and helped him lay down and get comfortable.  As John walked back to his side of the bed he thought he heard something.

“I’ll be right back.” he said to Tony and stepped into the hallway.  He walked to the other occupied rooms. At Tina’s door he definitely heard moaning.  He wasn’t sure if he really wanted to go in there. She had been a bit crazy lately and he wasn’t sure he wanted to walk in if she was up to something but why would she think someone would be walking past at two in the morning.  He tapped very lightly and opened the door. “Tina, are you alright?”

“John it hurts. Please, it hurts.”  

John saw blood on the blanket where it looked like she tried to get up.  “I am going to help, Tina. Hang on. He grabbed the hall phone and dialed 911.  He verified the address and said he would call right back. He hung up and burst into Brian and Justin’s room.  “Justin, Brian, it’s Tina. Hurry! An ambulance is on the way. He grabbed Justin’s phone and dialled 911 again but this phone could go into the room with them.

“Tina, hey Sweety, what is going on?”

“The baby, I don’t know, I’m scared.” She clung to Justin.

Justin looked at John who said, “Nothing we can do but keep her quiet.  I am going to tell Tony what is going on and then I will wait by the door.”  He handed the phone to Brian. He stopped by his room and explained quickly what was going on and ran to the door.  

Justin moved the blankets and saw what looked like a lot of blood. As he held Tina’s hand he reached back and groping for Brian’s. Brian took his hand and squeezed.  “Just relax, Tina, they will be here soon.”

“It hurts, I can’t relax, it hurts.”

“I know it does, Sweety.” He smoothed her hair back and squeezed Brian’s hand he nearly cried out.

Brian took his hand out of Justin’s and stepped up behind him placing his hands on Justin’s shoulders and giving him support for his back. He knew Justin was dying inside.

The siren grew closer and soon there were feet on the stairs. Brian guided Justin away from the bed so the paramedics could take a look.  They hooked up an IV and got her on the gerney quickly. Tony had come out of his room and John stood there with his arm around his waist. Brian looked at them. “You two stay here.  I will let you know anything when it happens, Ok? Oh, and could you call Alice?

Brian flew down the stairs to catch up with Justin. They were just putting Tina in the ambulance. Brian quickly kissed him and helped him in. “I will be right behind you.”

As they arrived at the hospital they immediately wheeled Tina into the ER and sent Justin stood alone in the hall. When Brian arrived after parking the car he found Justin standing in the middle of the hall, looking like a little lost boy. Brian opened his arms and Justin fell into them. “Do they know anything?”

“On the ride in they didn’t say much but I could tell they…..” Brian tightened his grip around Justin, kissing the top of his head.

“Let’s go to the waiting room.  They will come get us when they know anything.” They sat there for what seemed like hours.  

“What are we going to do? If she loses my baby I don’t know what I would do.”  

Brian saw Tina’s doctor coming down the hall. He shifted so Justin was aware she was coming. They both stood up to greet her.

“Dr., my baby? Tina?” Justin could barely get the words out.

“They are both alive.  The bleeding has stopped.  Yes, it was a scare and we will need to take some precautions but there is no immediate threat to either of them.  I would like to keep her here until tomorrow. She is a bit dehydrated and she tells me there was a lot of excitement at the house yesterday, something about an accident?  After twenty four hours of rest and fluids she will be ready to go.

“Can we see her?” Brian asked as Justin composed himself.

“Yes they are moving her to a room now.  As soon as she gets there you can see her a couple minutes. Then go home and get sleep. If someone wants to stop by and visit this afternoon would be fine and then tomorrow she can go home.” An orderly nodded at the doctor and they followed her to Tina’s room.

Brian and Justin walked in the room and Tina was lying in bed pale but looking better than earlier. They both kissed her and each held a hand.  After being reassured she would be Ok, Brian and Justin went back to the house. They arrived around 7:00 am.

Alice was already there and Tony and John were sitting in the kitchen.Brian had texted earlier and let them know she was ok.  Alice had breakfast made and started dishing some up for them. Before pouring them coffee Alice said, “You two need sleep more than coffee.”

“Trust me,” Brian said, “A cup of coffee will not keep me up. I’m not sure Justin could keep me up.” He smiled playfully and lovingly at him.

Justin slumped toward Brian after eating a bit. His emotions were shredded last night.  First, the realization that he and his father would never be family again and then, almost losing his newest member of his precious family.  “I’m going to bed. I will see all of you some time this afternoon.”

“Justin if you wait just 5 minutes.”

“Just come up when you are ready, Baby,”  He kissed the top of Brian’s head. “I love you.”

The men of the household all slept late into the afternoon.  Alice left a note saying she would spend time with Tina Emmett and his crew were in and out delivering items that would be needed for the wedding. Emmett wasn’t even sure he wanted to be in this house with the luck going around. Once he had unloaded his things and stored them away, Emmett left.  

John and Tony woke before Brian and Justin.  John helped Tony wash up a bit and put on fresh clothes. They went to the kitchen and found dinner in the oven and Alice at the hospital with Tina. Not knowing what else to do they lay in the lounge being careful of Tony’s injury. John slowly stroked Tony through his sweats.  Soon his hand had slipped into the pants and began cradling Tony so gently Tony shivered slightly. “If I’m hurting you in any way. Let me know.”

Tony kissed John.”You would never hurt me, mio amore.”

Brian lay in bed watching Justin sleep. His poor Sunshine. He felt guilty for getting in contact with his dad.  Now his rejection again seemed to wound Justin all over again. Brian would never let that man near his family again. Justin’s eyes fluttered open and he smiled  up at his beloved. He reached up and encircled Brian’s neck pulling him down. “Hello, Mr. Kinney, we should probably get to the hospital.”

“Alice is there.  She texted and told us to stay home.”

“And what time is it?”

“3:00 pm.”

“Well, I would say there is enough time before dinner to practice.”

“Practice?”

“Well, Friday we will rehearse for the wedding.  I thought today we could practice for the honeymoon.”

“I love the way you think.” Brian lunged for him.

By 6:00 pm all four men were satiated and ready for dinner.  Brian and Justin had talked to Tina and she assured them she was fine.  Before dinner, Tony and John had strolled down to their place hoping to be back there by tomorrow night. They liked their privacy and John knew he could take care of Tony. He loved helping him bathe although they tended to get sidetracked.  

They ate dinner together but then separated again.  John and Tony watched a movie in the media room

Brian and Justin worked on their vows together for a while and then decided to work on them alone.  At 10:30 Justin was pouring a Jim Beam for both of them when Brian walked in. Brian wrapped his arm around Justin’s waist and pulled him tightly back against him. As he rubbed against Justin, he sipped on his drink.

“Brian,” Justin looked at him.

“I’ve been thinking about our honeymoon, actually I have been thinking about before the honeymoon.’

“You want to practice some more?” Brian stuck his tongue.

“Um, no, I was actually thinking we should abstain until the wedding.”

“Justin, have you lost your flippin’ mind?” He rubbed his hips against him.  “Do you really think I want to abstain?”

“I know this sounds crazy but I just think it will be special if we don’t have sex for a few days. Am I worth a little sacrifice?”

“Damn, Justin, you know you are worth more than anything. But, Sunshine,” Brian whined.

“Tonight we can but then no more until we get to the cabin.”

“Sunshine, are you seriously thinking we need to go three nights without……”

“And I expect you will sleep in the guest house on Friday after the rehearsal.”

“You’re killing me, here.”

“Please, Baby.  Tonight I will do anything, Anything you want.” Justin licked Brian’s jawline and then landed on Brian’s lips

“Ok, I give in. Only because I love you. So I suggest right now we go into the playroom?”

Justin offered his hand and led the way.  Brian had them both disrobe. He took some of the vibrating beads and lubed them well.  He slowly, one at a time, pushed the beads in. Once they were deep inside Brian turned it.  Justin almost instantly was fully erect. “We are going to see how long you can make this, “ He lightly pulled on Justin’s erection, “Last.”  Brian sat on the chair and pulled Justin across his lap. Every move made Justin take a deep breath. Brian, using his hand, he spanked Justin’s bare bottom 10 times rubbing the reddening bottom.  He turned the vibrator to a higher speed. Justin sucked in as much air as he could to control his urge. Brian than spanked the other cheek 10 times. He repeated several times. By now Justin was audibly moaning to keep control.

Brian now made Justin grab the back of the chair. Brian took his fingernails and dragged them over the reddened skin.

“Oh, god, Brian!”

Brian now started pulling the beads out one at a time. Brian was now tormenting his erect penis. He would pull out a bead and massage Justin’s ballsack.  Soon Brian was on the last bead. He turned it on high and moved it around so it hit his prostate.

“Brian, I can’t wait. It has to be now.”

Brian pulled out the last bead and plunged in.  Just having him enter him Justin exploded both in his erection and in bout of coughing.  Every time he coughed he clamped down on Brian’s dick and he joined Justin. They fell on the bed together laughing.  A few minutes later they snuck up the back steps naked. They fell into their own bed and Brian made sweet, slow love to him once more before falling into a deep blissful sleep.

Wednesday, John and Tony said they had something to do and disappeared soon after breakfast.  Justin and Brian left after breakfast to pick up Tina. Alice had packed a little bag for them to bring to her.  Tina would feel better in clean clothes and hair that had been combed.

Tina looked so much better.  In fact, she was glowing. She smiled at the two of them like she had a secret.  Once they got in the car and were out on the road, Justin asked her, “Tina, what’s with the little smile every time you look at us.”

“I’m going to tell you because it was so beautiful.  I don’t know what happened on Monday, Justin, but I could see you were upset at dinner. Well, I had forgotten something in the kitchen and I went to grab it but saw  the two of you. The two of you were so beautiful. I knew you loved each other but Monday night you showed me how much. I am so glad you two are going to raise my baby;”

Brian and Justin didn’t say much but Brian finally said, “We do love each other more than life itself and your baby is going to be part of our family and know he or she is loved every minute of every day.”

Brian decided nothing was going to happen today and he did mean nothing.  His goal was to stay away from Justin as much as possible. It killed him not to touch him but if he touched him he would want to do more.  Who was he kidding he wanted to do more anyway. Brian locked himself in his office a good part of the day. Tina rested a good part of the day while Justin started packing for the honeymoon.  Tony and John moved their things back to the guest house and Alice was off for the day.

Tony and John decided it was time for Tony to have more than a sponge bath although they knew they needed to be very careful.  John put a small amount of water in the tub. He began at Tony’s feet and with a soapy cloth and his fingers he rubbed the soap between each of Tony’s toes. He then worked across the soles of his feet, massaging the arches.  He continued rubbing tight muscles in the calves and than the thighs. Tony’s head was back but other parts were at attention. John now went to the Tony’s head. Using the hand shower and having Tony lean back he wet his hair and added shampoo. John massaged his head Then helping him lean back he rinsed out the soap.  Tony then lay back against the cool tub as John worked down his chest and then there was only one area left to wash. John soaped his hand well and very gently first lifted Tony’s ballsack and with his fingers worked his way back the best he could. Tony used his legs for leverage so John had better access. As John slid his hand up Tony’s crack his fingers slid over his opening and Tony cried out. He was fully erect and was dying for John to touch his throbbing cock.  His soapy, wet finger applied pressure as it slid over his asshole and slid in after a couple passes.

“Oh, mio Amore, please touch me.  I need your touch.”

Although he had been touching nearly every inch of Tony the last 30 minutes he knew what he meant.  He added more soap to his hands one last time and reached down to take Tony in his hands. He ever so gently began soaping the phallus making sure every inch, every crevice had his attention.  He noticed Tony’s quivering but did not speed up his pace. He moved so his mouth could link with Tony’s as his hand continued the exquisite torture. Finally in a dramatic fashion, Tony was pushed beyond his control.  John continued to kiss the man he loved as Tony came back to earth. John quickly rinsed Tony and then helped him up.

John was so horny.  After spending more than half an hour just touching Tony, he needed relief but that would have to wait.  He thoroughly dried Tony and then assisted getting him dressed. Tony accidentally brushed John’s crotch as he put his arm through his sleeve.

“Oh, Mio Amore, how selfish I have been.”  With his good hand he tugged at Johns shorts until they fell to the floor and his briefs followed.  He pushed John onto the bed and dropped to his knees. He slowly took John into his mouth. John signed at the feeling and very soon lost himself in Tony’s love.

Feeling satisfied and loved both men lay together and dozed.

Around dinnertime Justin realized Alice hadn’t checked in all day.  It was her day off but it wasn’t like her not to check on Tina and the baby.  After texting her and not getting a response he called her. It went to voicemail.  Justin made dinner and as they ate he asked everyone if any of them had heard from Alice.  No one had. “I’m worried about her. This just isn’t like her. As John cleared the table Justin grabbed a tub of ice cream and dishes out. As Brian started dipping it Justin’s phone rang.  He looked at it and smiled. “It’s her.”

When Justin hung up he looked worried.  “She was in an accident today. Some guy crashed into her.  She’s ok but her car is totalled. She will be sore in the morning but nothing is broken.  I told her not to rush and to call us when she is ready to come in, if she feels like coming in.  One of us can pick her up. She can take the SUV until she has her own car again.”

Justin instinctively went to Brian and wrapped his arms around his neck. Brian pulled him close and nuzzled his stomach.  He then pushed him away. Justin laughed, “Having a problem, Brian?” He then told the housemates about their deal. All three agreed it was futile.  There was no way the two of them would be able to last from Wednesday to Saturday without having sex.

“Did you clarify what you call sex?  Can you have oral? Hand?”

Justin said, “No touching below the waist.”

Brian’s mouth dropped open, “We hadn’t talked about it before. No touching?”  

“Not skin to skin! Deal with it.” He pushed the ice cream at Brian.  “You better cool off.”

Everyone went back to their own rooms as the evening went on. Brian and Justin sat together in the chair in their room  Justin had his arms wrapped around Brian and let his hands slip below the waist. Justin slid his hand over Brian’s crotch, feeling his reaction.

“You are playing with fire, Justin!  Keep it up and all deals are off.”

Justin brought his hand back up and wrapped both arms around his chest and kissed his neck.

Just hearing the growl Brian made Justin backed off a bit.  He forgot how cranky Brian could get without sex.

Justin stripped naked as he crawled into bed for the night. Brian left on his briefs.  After kissing goodnight Brian said, “Stay on your own half of the bed.” He turned his back to Justin and tried to sleep.

Justin got out of bed as Brian showered in the morning.  He put on a pot of coffee and turned on the morning news.  He saw images of a building burning. He scrambled some eggs and then looked back at the TV.  It hit him as recognition sank in. He dropped on one of the stools.

“You look like you just saw a ghost.”  Tina said as she walked in.

Justin pointed at the TV.  “Wow, that looks like a nasty fire.”

“That’s where we are….were supposed to pick up our wedding suits.”

“Oh, Justin, I’m so sorry.”  Tina wrapped her arms around Justin.

“Sure, you won’t let me touch you but the  baby mama can hang all over you.”

Tina pointed at the TV.  Brian looked at it and could only say, “Oh, shit!”

Alice called about noon.  She was going stir crazy. Justin suggested she pack a bag and join them here at the house. She could use the playroom as long as she wanted but that way she could do what she felt up to and rest when she could.  Justin picked her up as Brian was trying to get answers about the fire. He was hoping maybe merchandise had gotten out.

By the end of the night Tina and Alice were watching something in the media room.  Tony and John had gone to their place and Justin and Brian ended up on opposite ends of the couch.  No lounge for them tonight. Brian looked over at Justin. “Well, we aren’t going to have our new suits for the wedding.  Any ideas?”

Ch 15

Justin slid up next to Brian.  He reached for Brian’s cheek, “Baby, it doesn’t matter what we wear.  Maybe we should go naked. That would have people talking.” Justin gently kissed him. ”I have an idea.” He snuggled into Brian’s embrace as he explained his idea.

“I love the way you think, Sunshine.”  Brian kissed him deeply and then shoved him away.  “Get to your own side of the couch.” Justin smiled as he moved over but if he was honest he didn’t want to move. It had been less than 24 hours and he was already hurting.

Friday was a beautiful day. Everyone had duties for the day.  Tina was using her artistic skills to do place cards for the rehearsal.  John was helping with setup outside and Tony was there to help as much as he could.  A big white tent was being put up in the large side yard. Chairs were set out and covered with chair coverings.  Tony soon found a way to do that one handed so he felt useful so as John put down the chairs Tony decorated them. They were almost as excited as Justin and Brian were. They would do anything to help those two.  John often wondered where he would be without them. Where ever it was it wouldn’t be here with Tony learning what real love is

Brian was making some arrangements in the office and Justin went out to the studeo.  He wrapped Brian’s painting. He would give it to him at the rehearsal dinner tonight. Justin was having a hard time believing this was really happening.  He reviewed his vows for tomorrow and looked over a few things. He knew he would be expected to say something tonight so he had something planned for that. His mom had already called this morning giving him much needed support. She knew her son so well. He didn’t bother to tell her his dad was out of his life again.  What did it matter? He had more love in his life than anyone deserved.

There was a knock on the door and Emmett stuck his head in.  “May I come in?”

“Sure, Em, how is everything going?”

“Everything is going well.  It is going to be beautiful, Sweety. I just wanted to have a minute with you because I know it may not happen later.” He stood near Justin and put his hand on his upper arm. “ I just want you to know how very special you are.  Brian has put you through hell and back but he has also rescued you. You two were made for each other even when we, as your friends, couldn’t see it. Sunshine, I honestly believe you saved his life. Maybe not physically, although he wouldn’t be here if he had kept it up, but mentally you saved him from himself.  You are both so much better when you are together. I love you, Justin, and I pray for nothing but the best between you two.” Both men had teared up and the friends hugged.

“Hey, Sunshine…..” Brian walked into the studio. “Emmett, why is it everytime I find you with my fiance you are all over him? And it looks like you made him cry.” There was a time Brian may have been jealous but he knew it was all harmless.

“Just checking if he has come to his senses yet.”  He looked at Justin. “It will all be perfect.” He gave him a quick kiss and he was gone.

Justin put his arms around Brian’s waist and kissed him. “I am guessing you came out for a reason?”

He kissed him again. “I’d rather just stand here and do this.”

“No because it wouldn’t be long and …..”

Brian bent him backward so their hips pressed against each other.  He quickly brought him back to upright. “Do I really need to sleep at the guest house tonight?”

“Yes, you do. Now why did you stop by?”

“We should probably start getting ready for the dinner.  The minister is meeting us there early to just review what to expect.  Ted will be there early. Is Daphne able to make it?”

“She’ll be there.” Justin tucked the wrapped gift under his arm and they walked toward the house.  

“So do you think we can share the shower?” Justin asked Brian as he put his hand in Brian’s back jean pocket.

“Absolutely NOT.  I’ll take my stuff into the guest room.”

“Are you sure?” He took his free hand slid it down the front of Brian’s jeans.  

Brian took a deep intake of air, moving Justin’s hand. “Play with fire and I promise, you will get burned.” He gave Justin a sharp swat on his backside.  “Don’t push your luck.”

Justin got to their room and stripped immediately.  Brian growled as he looked at him and grabbed his clothes leaving the room.

As Justin stood in the shower he realized how much he missed Brian in there with him.  As he ran the soap over his body he closed his eyes and pictured Brian. Soon he had an issue he needed to deal with.

Justin and Brian each in their own bathroom shaved, styled his hair, and dressed in clothes they got for the occasion.  They had chosen fitted black slacks, black leather jackets, and button downs. Justin’s was a sky blue while Brian’s was a deep berry.  They wore matching ties that was a combination of both colors. Tina had parked herself in a chair in the hall. She didn’t want to miss this.

Brian was the first to appear.  “Tina, what are you doing out here?”

“Just waiting for you.”

“Have you seen Sunshine …..” As he said it the door opened and Justin stepped out.

The men looked at each other and didn’t say a word.  They just stepped into each other’s arms and as their lips met Tina had tears streaming down her cheeks. At the exact same time they said, “You look beautiful.” They separated but kept their fingers linked. They walked over to Tina and each kissed her cheek.  

Justin took Tina’s hand, “Please take a nap before you come to the dinner, Ok?  You should be able to sleep at least an hour before you need to get ready.” He laid his hand on her belly and then bent to kiss it.  Brian repeated the move.

At the bottom of the stairs Alice waited for them.  “You two make this old lady’s heart skip a beat. Thank you again for the invitation to the rehearsal.  I feel honored. I will make sure the 3 young ones get there on time.”

“You are family, Alice.  You belong there.” Justin said as he kissed her cheek as he had Tina’s. Brian followed suit and they walked out and drove away in the refurbished Stingray.

Justin reached over and brushed his fingers through Brian’s hair above his ear.  “Before we get there, I just want to say, I wouldn’t do this with anyone else. I can’t imagine living without you with me. I love Gussy like he was my own and you gave me that privilege.   I love you, Baby.”

Brian grasped his hand and moved it up to his lips and kissed each finger. He did this partly to gain his composure before he tried to talk. “Sunshine, you are the only person I know that is stubborn enough to put up with my bull and still love me despite of myself.  Without you I have no life. My heart beats for you. You taught me what love was truly like and I will never do anything to hurt you on purpose. I can’t wait to be married so we can go to the next adventure with out new baby. I love you, Sunshine.”

There was a red light so they met in the middle and kissed.  Soon cars behind were honking and both Brian and Justin were out of breath as Brian drove on.

They arrived at the restaurant along the river.  They walked into their reserved room and Emmett was already there setting up the place cards Tina had made for him.  The place was beautiful. Emmett looked up as they walked over and caught his breath. “You two are stunning,” he breathed. “There are no words and not just because of the way you look.  Your happiness is overflowing.” He turned away and went right back to work.

The minister arrived shortly as did Ted and Blake, and  Daphne with Gale, her husband of a couple years. The minister explained the order of the wedding and made sure he knew what Justin and Brian wanted.  The service was going to be quite short. They were focusing on the reception. They didn’t want anyone to have to just sit around on a beautiful Saturday.  Gus arrived and they explained the details to him. He was so excited it was infectious. At one point he wrapped his arms around Justin’s waist and looked up into his face.  “I am so glad you and Dad decided to make it official. Now you are my dad too.”

Justin lost a tear he had tried to stop. “I love you, Gus.” He kneeled down and hugged him back.  He looked up at Brian and Brian nodded at him. “Gus, your dad and I have some news to tell you about. Gus, we know what a great big brother you are to J.R. and we know you will be a good big brother when our baby comes around Thanksgiving.”

“You‘re going to have a baby?”

“Well, our friend Tina is going to have the baby for use and then he or she will live with your dad and me forever.”

“WOW, Cool!”

“And, Gus, you can tell your moms but please don’t tell everyone, Ok?”

“Ok, just my moms.” And he was off.

Justin stood and put his arm around Brian’s waist.  They had laughed when they planned this rehearsal dinner since they really didn’t have a rehearsal but they wanted everyone that was involved there tonight.  They had invited Cynthia and her boyfriend because she had done planning at the office. Ted was there as the best man along with Blake. Daphne was there with Gale. Melanie and Lindsay were there with Gus. Jennifer and Tucker were there along with Justin’s sister, Molly, and her latest boyfriend. And the rest of their household were there.  Tony and John looked so happy together, John was being very protective of Tony’s collarbone. And Tina and Alice looked in good spirits even though both of them had been through something traumatic. They also insisted Emmett join them at the table when it was time to eat.

The meal was served.  Platters of different meats were passed around. There were different varieties of vegetables as well as breads and pasta.  Stories soon began. Emmett and Ted told a toned down version of Brian and Justin’s first meeting, careful not to tell Gus too much. Ted took over as the impromptu master of ceremonies.

“Since I am up here and I’m the best man I plan to start this and I will not take a long time.  Brian and Justin, I wish you all the best in your life together. I was there the night you met and through many of your ups and downs.You have been there for each other through the good and the bad.  And you were there for me through the good,” he looked lovingly at Blake, “And the bad. You gave me a job when no one else would let me in the door and you have given me opportunities beyond my wildest dreams.  Brian and Justin, may you always have the love and happiness you deserve.” Ted looked around. “It there someone else who would like to say something?”

John tentatively raise his hand. Ted handed the mic to him. “Well, I know all of you know who I am but I am not sure everyone knows how I ended up at Brian and Justin’s.  If it wasn’t for them I may be in jail right now. If I wasn’t in jail I would be living without knowing what real love is. And what real life is like. Everyday I am so grateful for them.   Justin helped me understand so many things about myself and about Tony.” He put a hand on his shoulder. I know Tony and I have both learned so much from watching them love and,” He looked over to Justin and Brian, “And we learned from their fights.  There is nothing so big that love can’t fix. Uncle Brian, Justin,” John raised his glass, “Tony and I love you both so much. I can’t wait to keep learning from the two of you.”

Ted took the mic back.  “Is there anyone else?” Gus’ hand shot up. “Well, Mr. Gus would you like to come up here or would you like me to bring the mic.

Gus bolted up and stood between Brian and Justin. Gus took the mic and looked at his dad and then at Justin. “Some of you know that not long ago my dads weren’t getting a long very good.  They even canceled their wedding because they were fighting over stupid stuff. They got mad because they didn’t listen good. Justin didn’t hear my dad and dad was being stubborn.” Everyone laughed at the honest young boy. “They made me so sad because I knew they loved each other and they wouldn’t be happy without each other. So I told my dad he had to promise Justin he would try his best because when you love someone you try your best for them all the time. I love you, Dad.” He hugged Brian and then turned to Justin, “I am so happy you are going to be my daddy.” He hugged Justin and kissed him on his cheek.  Gus scampered back to his seat.

Ted took the mic.  “Anyone else?”

Jennifer stood up. “I don’t want the mic.  I think you can all hear me.” Jennifer already had a tear running down her cheek.  Tucker took her hand. “Most of you know I wasn’t always a fan of Brian. He and Justin were together when Justin was far too young but, Brian, I have grown to love you.  I know you love my son. I have trusted you with his life in the past and now I know you will be there for him. And Justin, I well know you aren’t always as angelic as you look right this minute” Brian put his arm around Justin.. “Brian has done so much for you.  Love him with all your heart. I love you both.” She blew them each a kiss and sat down. Tucker puller her close to him as she wiped her eyes.

“Anyone else?” Ted asked.

Justin stood and took the mic. He draped his other arm over Brian’s shoulder. First I want to thank everyone for coming. You are all so important to us. You are all family.  As I think everyone has heard our family will be growing next fall,“ He smiled at Tina, “And we couldn’t be happier. It may not have been planned but it is what I have always wanted.  Brian did not hesitate for a minute when I asked him to join me in this adventure. Brian, I have known for years I can’t do life without you. You have always been here for me.” He held his hand out toward Alice and she handed him the painting, “Brian, please accept this gift as just a small token of the love I have for you.”

Brian unwrapped the picture. It was exquisite.  “Brian, these are our hands entwined. I hope it will remind you that we are stronger together.  We can hold each other up. We can support each other and we can comfort each other with those hands. These hands can wipe away tears and work side by side. Brian, I love you more than life itself.” Justin leaned over and kissed Brian so tenderly those who hadn’t been tearing up were now. “Brian, may I have this dance?” He offered his hand. “Please join us after the first song.  This is a party!

Brian stood and took Justin in his arms.  Justin held onto the mic as the music started. The music started and he looked into Brian’s eyes.

♫Every time our eyes meet

This feeling inside me

Is almost more than I can take

Baby, when you touch me

I can feel how much you love me

And it just blows me away

I've never been this close to anyone or anything

I can hear your thoughts, I can see your dreams

I don't know how you do what you do

I'm so in love with you

It just keeps getting better

I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side

Forever and ever

Every little thing that you do

Baby, I'm amazed by you♫

Brian’s eyes were glistening as the second verse began. Justin moved his hand over Brian’s heart.

♫The smell of your skin

The taste of your kiss

The way you whisper in the dark

Your hair all around me

Baby, you surround me

Touch every place in my heart

And it feels like the first time every time

I want to spend the whole night in your eyes

I don't know how you do what you do

I'm so in love with you

It just keeps getting better

I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side

Forever and ever

Every little thing that you do

Baby, I'm amazed by you

Every little thing that you do

I'm so in love with you

It just keeps getting better♫

Justin reached up and wiped a tear from Brian’s cheek and kissed it.

♫I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side

Forever and ever

Every little thing that you do, oh

Every little thing that you do

Baby, I'm amazed by you♫

(Amazed Aimee Mayo / Chris Lindsey / Marv Green)

Before the last words were sung Brian had pulled Justin to his mouth and he worshiped it. They stood in the middle of the dance floor while others started dancing around them.

They started to sway to the music again and soon Jennifer was stepping in to dance with her son.

The rest of the evening the guests dance, chatted and ate desserts that were brought out for everyone to sample.  

Gus ran to Brian and then Justin saying good night. As he left they could still hear him talking about the wedding tomorrow.

The crowd broke up as everyone had a big day ahead.

Brian and Justin said good night to the last of the guests and drove back to the country house.

Brian walked Justin up to the door.  “Well, my love, I have been cast out of this house tonight.”

Justin stepped in and claimed his mouth. Eventually they separated.  “I love you so much. I want you so badly. I ache for you.” Justin pressed himself so tightly against Brian it was uncomfortable for both of them.

Brian took a step back. “Good night, Justin, my love. I will see you at the wedding, our wedding. I love you, Sunshine.”

He kissed Justin once more. A kiss that held all the promises of their life to come.