FOR VIC (9/11)

“Justin you're going to be the bait in my trap to catch the Strangler.  That means you'll have to be brave.  Shit what am I talking about you have always been brave.  Ever since you stood up to your Dad that night outside of Woody’s I’ve know that.  You threw away everything you knew just to be with me knowing that I wasn’t ready to admit that I loved you and was still trying to push you away when I wasn’t pulling you in to fuck you.  Have I ever apologized for being such an inconsiderate asshole?”

“I loved you Brian so there was no thinking about what I was going to do.  My Dad was so wrong in so many ways but he was protecting his little boy from a dildo wielding sexual monster.”

“He could have chosen a nicer way of showing his displeasure than kicking me in the ribs and giving you a no win choice.  I’m sure glad that the two of you were able to mend your fences.  I’m sure that he would still prefer that you be married to anyone other than me, especially a female anyone.”

“Well Duh.”

“Our Wedding was quite the spectacle though.  I though Craig would split a gut when you asked him if he would give you away.”

“He should have known I was kidding him.  That was a wonderful day though.  Why did you finally decide to get married?  I was perfectly happy with the relationship we had.”

“Don’t tell him but it was something Gus said to me one day after he came home from school.”

“What did he say that caused that big of a decision on your part.”

“Remember that Pennsylvania had only recently legalized gay marriage.  Anyway Gus had come home in tears, some kid had made fun of us and our family status and Gus was very upset.  It shows how much times have changed because it wasn’t because we were gay it was because we weren’t married.  The kid told Gus he was a bastard because his Pop and Dad weren’t married.  My first inclination was to go to the school find out who the kid was and beat his father up.  Then I thought, Brian Kinney what would that prove.   So I decided that the best solution would be to make you an honest man.  Of course I walked on pins and needles worrying if you would say yes, why I worried about that I don’t know but I did.  I guess I still didn’t really believe that you loved me and wanted to be with me forever and forever.”

“Our wedding day is probably the 2nd happiest in my life after the Prom.  Gus was wonderful as our best man, Marcus and Joshua as the ushers and Molly as the maid of honor.  The absolutely best part though was when our mothers gave us to one another and Deb walked up and goosed both of us.  Vic would have liked that little touch.”

“Actually I’ve always thought she did that for Vic, I can just see him betting her that she wouldn’t have the balls to do something like that when I finally came to my senses and married you.  Well we'd better get back to making our plans for catching the Strangler.”

“Who do you think it is Brian?”

“I don’t want to say because I hope I’m wrong.  But we'll have to set things up carefully and then follow through.  I’m thinking that since Monty didn’t fit any of the Strangler’s hatreds that he'll strike again.  We'll just have to provide him with a victim and catch him in the act.  I’ll never let you out of sight but the bastard will have to think that you're alone.  Do you think that you'll be able to protect yourself long enough for me to get to you once the bastard makes his move?”

“If we can stop this bastard then of course I’ll do what I have to do and knowing that you are on your way will give me the ability to fight off the bastard.  Hell after what he has done to Gus I’ll probably break his neck before you can get there.  What is the plan?”

“First we go to Woody’s and have a fight.”

“What?”

TBC