I would like to thank Hadrian, for letting me pick your mind for this plot.

I have to thank my wonderful beta,Carolyn, not only for her wonderful job but for her evil mind, you have her to thank for this evil Michael twist. Love ya dear.

Also thanks to the Delph gang, love you all. Timmy "COOL"

Also thanks to Shauna,Sid,Rach for their eyes. 

Also to my husband even though he wont read this stuff, for always being supportive.

Also to ROO, who's my bestest Aussie friend. Without you Roo, who knows where my stuff would go. 

Also thanks to Aida, for always being the pain in my side for more. 

And to my readers for never giving up on me.
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WPS 13

<b>Brian</b>

Out of the corner of my eye I see Michael walk in, shutting the loft door he turns to me. Looking up I see the tears in his eyes. 

Could he be lying? He wouldn’t be acting like this if he were. Would he? He’s not that good an actor. Is he?

“Michael, how do I know this isn’t a trick?” I have to ask.

“Brian, how could you even ask me that. I don’t need this.” He heads towards the door and I stop him.

“Mikey, wait. I’m sorry. It just seems a little…I’m sorry.” he nods his head and tears start to flow.

“I don’t want to die, Brian.” He’s full blown sobbing now and I can’t help it as I pull him into me, hugging him tight.

“We’ll figure this out. I know what it’s like to feel like your world is caving in. Sit down and I’ll get us a drink.” He sits down while I prepare the drinks.

“Thanks Brian. I’m really sorry for what I did. I just have had so much in my head.” Nodding my understanding I sit down beside him.

“So what did the doctor say?” He looks down at his glass.

“He said that I didn’t show any symptoms but now they are just beginning and that it’s spread throughout the prostate, and that it’s really big. They don’t know,” he stops and just starts to cry as I take him into my arms. 

“Does anyone else know?” He gently shakes his head. “Okay we’ll do this together.” 

How am I supposed to just turn my back on him knowing this stuff? I can’t. He might have done a horrible thing but he did it out of fear and worry, which I can certainly relate to.

Like when I kicked Justin out of my life because I didn’t want to burden him. 

“I know what you’re thinking. Brian, that’s just your way.” I nod remembering something at that point.

“And you’re the one who told me to let him in and I came home and he’s making soup. That was very surprising, but very comforting.” He hugs me again.

“Brian, I don’t know if I can do this.” Mikey cries out again. “I’ve lost everyone that means something to me.”

“Mikey, listen to me, are you listening?” he nods, “I have forgiven you before and under these circumstances I’ll do it again, but I swear Mikey, if this is a trick I’ll never forgive you.” He nods in understanding before wiping his eyes.

<b>Justin</b>

I come home to find Brian and Michael sitting on the couch, laughing and wonder what the fuck is going on.

“Hey Sunshine.” Brian gets up and kisses me. Taking my hand he leads me into the bedroom.

“What’s going on Brian? What’s he doing here?” He takes my hand and proceeds to tell me what happened.

“Are you sure it’s not a trick to get closer to you?” Brian shakes his head. 

“I don’t think it is, but if it is he knows how I feel about it.” Brian whispers.

“Ok, well this might be a little too much for even him to lie about so I guess we’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and be there for him.” Brian hugs me tight.

“I knew you would say that.” Kissing me once more we head back out into the living room. Michael stands up and comes over to me. 

“Justin, I want to say how sorry I am for everything. Thanks for saving my life and please, forgive me for what happened.” He tears up and I give him a hug.

“Let’s just forget it and move on, but I swear Michael if this is a lie and you hurt Brian any more then he already has been hurt because of you, I’ll make you wish you didn’t know me.” He looks at me and smiles, nodding.

“I won’t. Thanks Justin.” I look over at Brian who’s smiling at me with those hazel eyes. 

“Just remember what I said.” I smile back at Michael. “So have you told anyone else?”

“No, Brian was the first person I told and now you.” he tells me with a hint of sadness. “I don’t think I want everyone to know yet. Maybe Ben and his new buddy Heath, who I don’t really know--but if Ben’s hanging with him, then he’ll know, too.” Sitting on the couch he sighs.

“Well, what about your mom and Carl and the gang?” He shakes his head. 

“I haven’t told them either. I don’t know if I want them to know yet. You know how mom is?  Plus she and Carl are on vacation and I don’t want to ruin it for them.” He starts to cry again as Brian and I sit down with him.

We talk for awhile when there’s a knock on the loft door. Opening it I see Heath and Ben. Stepping aside they walk in, stopping when they see a crying Michael on the couch.

Taking them into the kitchen I explain what’s going on and Ben gets a tear and goes into Michael and kneels down. “Why didn’t you come to me and tell me about this, about the tests. Michael I would have gone with you.” He kisses Michaels hands and leans up and kisses him. 

“Ben, I didn’t want to worry you. I guess I’m just freaked out. I was scared and still am.” Ben hugs him and sighs. 

“We’ll all be there for you. We can go to appointments with you and help you through this.” Michael smiles at Ben.

“Thanks Ben.”

“And if I can help, let me know.” Heath puts in his own words.

Michael looks up at Heath and just nods. “Well I don’t want to intrude any longer, I’m sure you guys have plans or something. Besides I need to do a few things before I go into the store.” Standing up he gives us all hugs. Thanks for listening. I umm we can get together later.”

“We’re here for you Mikey. We love you.” Brian hugs him a little longer before Michael walks out the loft door.


<b>Michael</B>

As I leave I hear Brian talking so I decide to hang around the door to see what they say. I hear Brian’s crackling voice. 

Brian he sighs, “I can’t stop worrying about him now.” 

“I know, but we’ll help him get through this.” Justin tells him.

“Well, shall we sit and talk about a few things ourselves?” Brian asks and I hear them all moving over, I guess to sit down.

“What do you want to talk about?” Justin’s voice comes through.

“Well I was thinking about the foursome we had, see if anyone has anything to say about it.” I about choke when I hear about this.

“Actually I’m cool with what happened. It was a fun time, that’s all it was.” Heath announces, of course he enjoyed it.

“I have no problems with what happened either.” Ben tells them with a chuckle. “I also know it was a once in a lifetime thing, so we don’t have to worry about it.”

I hear them laughing and then Brian’s voice cuts in, “Well Justin and I talked and we’re okay too. Now about Michael.” 

My ears perk up more when I hear my name being said.

“Brian, I know this is hard on you, especially since you went through the same thing--and I was there for you.” Justin quietly said.

“Yea but not without a fight. I don’t want him to have to fight alone.” Brian’s voice cracks again.

I smile knowing I have him right where I want him, for now but soon he will be with me, forever.

“And he won’t be alone, we’ll all be there for him.” Ben’s voice sounds like he’s holding in his feelings.

Yes I will have my revenge and get Brian in the end, literally.

Smiling I walk away to put the next part of my plan into action.

My plan to get my one true love, together, with me.

Where he belongs.