December 11th 2003 Today started out really slow for both Justin and I because we had gone out to Babylon the night before just to dance but we ended up doing that until one in the morning. We both still have to go to work and school so I guess well both be drinking plenty of caffeine today in order to stay awake. I notice that Justin isn’t waking up even after I shut off the alarm again. “Justin baby you need to wake up.” Brian said as he gently shook Justin’s arm. “I don’t want to get up Brian. I’m tired and I want to sleep.” Justin said as he put the pillow over his head. “Justin you still have class today and I’m not going to let you miss it either.” Brian said as he pulled the pillow away from Justin. “Fuck off Brian.” Justin said as he grabbed Brian’s pillow so that he could put it over his head. Brian goes into the bathroom to get a glass of cold water and when he returns to the bedroom he decides to throw the water on Justin. It seems that it does the trick except now Brian knows that he’ll be in the doghouse for a while. “What the hell did you do that for Brian?” Justin asked as he finally sat up in bed wiping his face off. “Well I had told you it was time to get out of bed but you didn’t listen so I thought that I would throw cold water on you.” Brian said as he went to get a towel for Justin. “Ok so you finally got me up but do I still have to go to class?” Justin asked as he accepted the towel. “Yes you do but I promise that I’ll let you sleep in tomorrow.” Brian said as he crawled over to Justin. “Ok I forgive you this time but if it happens again you will be sleeping on the couch.” Justin said as he let Brian sit next to him on the bed. “Ok it won’t happen again.” Brian said as he put his arm around Justin. “So are you going to be picking me up from the comic book store this afternoon?” Justin asked as he finally got out of bed to go into the bathroom. “I can’t today baby but maybe Mikey can give you a ride home.” Brian said as he followed Justin into the bathroom. “Ok no problem but why can’t you pick me up?” Justin asked while he got the shower ready. “I’ve got to finish somethings up at work.” Brian said while he watched Justin get the water to the right temperature. “That’s ok I know its busy this time of year.” Justin said as he got into the shower. “Yeah it is and besides next year we’re hiring some new interns in the art department.” Brian said as he followed Justin into the shower. “Oh I didn’t know that.” Justin said, as he knew that he needed to finish his resume. Brian dropped Justin off at school and made sure that he got to his first class on time. When Brian walked into this office he could just see Cynthia smiling from ear to ear but he didn’t care. Before long Brian got lost in his work and before he knew it was almost one o’clock so he needed to finish up what little work he had left so that he could leave on time. When it gets close to two o’clock Cynthia comes in to let him know. “Hey Brian its almost two o’clock.” Cynthia said as she stuck her head in the door. “Thanks Cynthia.” Brian said as he started putting things into his brief case. “No problem Brian. Oh good luck this afternoon.” Cynthia said as she went back to her desk. Brian left on time so it only took him about ten minutes to arrive at the Taylor’s house. He had to first pick Justin up from school and then drop him off at the comic book store. He sat in his car for about five minutes trying to gain the courage to ask them for Justin’s hand in marriage. He thought about how far they all have come since the Prom and Justin’s small little romance with Ethan. The Taylor’s finally stopped blaming Brian for what happened at the prom and in the end they were glad when Justin and Brian got back together. Brian finally got enough courage to get out of the car and walk up to the front door to ring the bell. It wasn’t long before Jennifer answered the door and inviting Brian inside. They had gone into the living room and it wasn’t that long after they had gotten there when Craig joined them. “So Brian what is it that you needed to talk to the both of us about?” Jennifer asked as she sat next to Craig on the couch. “Well as you know your son and I have been back together for six months now and I can honestly say that they have been the best six months of my life. Your son is very special to me in more ways than one.” Brain said in all in one breath. “Yes we’ve had our up’s and down’s but what couple doesn’t? We have managed to come out stronger and I’ve learned to open my heart more and I couldn’t have done that if I didn’t have Justin in my life.” Brian said as he looked at both of the Taylor’s. “Brian what exactly are you trying to ask?” Craig asked as he had a feeling what his answer would be. “I would like your permission and blessing to ask your son to marry me.” Brian said as he looked at both of the Taylor’s. He couldn’t be anymore nervous than he was right then and they could tell it. “Well what do you think Jennifer?” Craig asked as he was making Brian sweat more by having to wait for an answer. “I say yes you have our blessing.” Jennifer said smiling and standing up to hug Brian. “Welcome to the family Brian” Craig said as he stood up to shake Brian’s hand and to give him a hug. “I promise that I’ll do right by him.” Brian said as he shook Craig’s hand and then he hugged both of them.