An AU story about what happens with Brian and Justin in between seasons 2 and 3.
Let's jump ahead about a year - fast-forward to Fall 2003.
Final installment in the Pre-Season Three series.
Rated: M
Categories: QAF US Characters: Brian Kinney, Claire Kinney, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Joan Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Michael, Birthday, Established Relationship, Family, Oral Sex
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst, Drama
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Other
Challenges: None
Series: Pre-Season Three Stories
Chapters: 9 Completed: Yes
Word count: 48093 Read: 46233
ePub Downloads: 25 Published: Jan 05, 2017 Updated: Jan 06, 2017
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: Stranger Things Have Happened by Morpheus [Reviews - 2] 
(7124 words)
Brian doesn't have to discuss anything with anybody.
2. Chapter 2: Dangerously Horny by Morpheus [Reviews - 3] (5539 words)
The strain of monogamy begins to take a toll on Brian.
3. Chapter 3: Clutter by Morpheus [Reviews - 3] (4123 words)
Brian visits his mother.
4. Chapter 4: Cake and Compromises by Morpheus [Reviews - 2] (4431 words)
Justin turns twenty-one.
5. Chapter 5: Nightmare on Elm Street by Morpheus [Reviews - 3] (6272 words)
It's Thanksgiving in Pittsburgh.
6. Chapter 6: None of the Above by Morpheus [Reviews - 2] (5755 words)
Brian's cup runneth over.
7. Chapter 7: Dickery-Dock by Morpheus [Reviews - 3] (4646 words)
We're rewinding a bit - this story begins the day after Thanksgiving, immediately following the events of Chapter 5.
8. Chapter 8: Romance Shit by Morpheus [Reviews - 2] (3827 words)
This story picks up where Chapter 6 left off. Brian faces repercussions of his actions.
9. Chapter 9: Uphill Battle by Morpheus [Reviews - 4] (6376 words)
Final Chapter - This story follows Chapter 8. Justin discovers that life with Brian is an uphill battle.