Brian and Justin have come a long way.  They met back on the streets of NYC.  They had a family and made lifelong friends.  They lived and nearly died together more than once but overall it was a long happy life.  The final chapter of Can’t Do Life Without You has our favorite couple enjoying their senior years with their family in their favorite place, the vineyard. (Don’t worry, Brian and Justin will be happy and healthy at the end of the story.Ch. 16)  If you choose to read the epilogue there will be a death of a Major Charactoer.

As Justin makes his way through the crowd in Herald Square, he sees a man who is almost a stranger to him now.

What if Brian had taken the job in New York in season 1? After three years in New York, Brian returns home to Pittsburgh to find that things and more importantly people have changed. 

This was one of my first attempts at fan fiction and I am not 100% happy with it. Still I decided that some people might like and appreciate it anyway. 

Here are the latest details regarding several things happening with Whispers.

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AND

For a mobile version (phones only) go to: m.midnightwhispers.net/#2855

Read the short chapter for other details.

This was a plot bunny that was posted several months ago by Tatiana Rita Rampin.  I am sure it wasn’t exactly what she had in mind but it is what my imagination created after thinking about it.

This story is an alternative storyline for what happened after Chris Hobbs bashed Justin during prom at the end of Season 1 and what happens when Craig Taylor gets involved.

This is the final story in the Double Trouble Trilogy.  It picks up about 6 years after 'Graduation' ends.  JR is happily married to husband Noah and pregnant with her first child... the first Grandchild for Brian and Justin.  Gus is also happily married to husband Jason.  This couple wants nothing more than to also make Brian and Justin Grandparents, but it has not been as easy for them.  Then, out of nowhere, someone from Gus and JR's Canadian past comes back into their lives and may be the solution that Gus and Jason have been praying for.  

I wish to thank once again the lovely Nikki for her wonderful banner, and my dear friend, Judy, for her terrific beta skills.

AU. Brian takes his children out to dinner and meets someone who changes his life forever. Turns out the person needs someone just like Brian too. 

Molly Taylor doesn't expect to fall into bed with Hunter Novotny-Bruckner, but when it does happen, she expects it to be a one time thing. With 2,500 miles between them and completely separate lives, the odds are stacked against them. Yet here they are, still talking and trying to make this work. They should have tied this up on New Year's Eve, at the absolute latest, even though it makes Molly's chest hurt to even think that. It would have been better for both of them. They could have avoided all of this pining.

Don’t people just love neighbors? Especially those loud, obnoxious, annoying, way too confident, hot as hell wall bangers, or more like floor bangers in this story. Doesn’t this sound just like a dream? Or maybe, your nightmare?

THIS STORY IS NOW COMPLETE! 

There’s a new member in the Kinney-Taylor household who is constantly getting in the way of all things in Brian’s life. I will let the banner speak for itself.

Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION Characters: None
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 131931 Read Count: 122579

AU Brian is 21 and Justin is 18, they become roommates in New York. There are lots of familiar faces and fun by all. It's pretty lighthearted, rated because of cussing and pretty non graphic sex scenes.

After a promise to Mikey, Brian and the gang goes to camp. Brian could think of many things to do for a week better than going to an adult summer camp.

Justin Taylor graduated from art school with a graphic design degree.  While his partner Steven finished school, he was working for a small advertising firm.  He had applied for the city's biggest advertising company, Kinnetik, but after meetint the owner decided he prefered to make less money at the small agency than work with the arrogent prick, Brian Kinney.

But sometimes fate has a mind of its own.

This is kind of a “what if” slash gap-filler that takes place towards the end of Justin’s relationship with Ethan but before the rat bastard cheated on him. In season two we saw that Justin wanted it all, a monogamous relationship, love, romance and commitment. At first, he got all those from Ethan but what if it still didn’t meet his expectations which lead then to more disappointment?

At first, no one knew what to do, and it seemed like we changed direction every few hours. Could we still go to work, as long as we kept our distance, or should we stay home? Should we stay three feet apart, or six? Should we wear masks, or were we okay to go without them?

Now, we’ve gone for almost a month hardly ever leaving the apartment, and the last time we went out for more than a quick errand was the day we helped Gus pack his things and move out of his dorm at NYU mid-semester. And I’m still not sure anyone truly knows what to do. But we’re all doing the best we can. For right now, that’s all we can do.

***

Brian, Justin, and Gus quarantine together in New York, trying to stay grounded amid the chaos and uncertainty.

These are the works from Intersect Interactive, a Tumblr that will have one-shots, drabbles, deleted scenes, and answers to questions and requests pertaining to the Intersect Universe. Stories written will not give spoilers on future chapters or sequels to Intersect or its sequels. See story notes for more details.

Brian and Justin’s relationship has taken many twists and turns along the way, but they both want to find a way to move forward together. Will they be able to work things out, and accept each other’s needs, or will they go their separate ways?

After a distressing phone call from Michael with the most terrifying news, Brian and Justin decide to revisit their rules and lifestyle.

Brian wants to give Gus an amazing Christmas with a great adventure. Writing their Santa letters creates strong emotions. 

This is a sequel to Back for Good. Three years after Justin has forgiven Brian for keeping their son Luke a secret from him and Brian and Justin gave their relationship another try they are happy with their relationship and their children Gus and Luke. Or aren't they? What does fate have in store for them now?

This story is finished and will be updated regularly!

Passion knows no bounds to time or place, it just is.

Brian and Justin slipped away for a much needed rest after Brian and his Great Nephew finished their courtcase.  It had been far to long since Brian and Justin got away but it isn't the get away they hoped for.  While they are at the villa in Ibiza, Brinn is struggling with her pregnancy and Gus is just struggling.  

Gus has put Shelby through a lot in the past.  Will he push her too far this time?

Set about a year after 5x13.  Ted finally asks Blake something he’s wanted to ask him for days, and a late night, long overdue conversation ensues. 

One-Shot Influenced by Current Events. Brian reflects upon how tactile he is.

How do Brian and Justin survive the quarantine? Do they drive each other crazy? Do they do what they know best? Who snaps first?

The Pandemic has hit Pittsburgh and Brian and Justin decide to help.

*Blue Ribbon placed by developer, will return when story is completed. ~bob

Justin and Brian have just announced their pregnancy to the family, much to the joy of many, and the aggravation of a few. Celebrate their ups and downs, their joys and sorrows and surprises, as they make their way through the last five months of pregnancy and their first days of being fathers.

The saga of Brian and Justin Taylor Kinney continues.  Their children are grown and life is good.  Brinn hopes to marry Zach soon but a few issues seem to be keeping them from setting a date.  While Brinn and Zach try to work through it, Dan and Marcus are fighting to keep their daughter. After a court case will they get to keep the little girl they had raised for five years or will she be taken away?

This family will do anything for each other, and I do mean anything.

***Disclaimer:  Chapter 13 has a rape scene.  There are no graphic details but is brought up in the plot throughout the remainder of the story.  I don't want anyone to be surprised if they are sensitive to this.***

When you're married to Brian Kinney, you learn to expect surprises.

***

Brian surprises Justin with an anniversary gift that far exceeds expectations.

A series of vignettes based on prompts given to me by my betas (and others if they so choose) for our Wednesday Hump Day challenge. Each Wednesday we have decided to challenge each other with a set of prompts to make the week flow faster.

Valentine's Day One-Shot

Everything was perfect.

Brian and I were finally together in New York, making both of our dreams come true. I was working from a spacious, comfortable studio in SoHo, and the first show of my return to the city was scheduled for the following weekend. Brian was out with a real estate broker, looking at potential office spaces for the soon-to-be New York expansion of Kinnetik. We had wedding rings on our fingers, having finally tied the knot a few years before, in front of all of our family and friends in Pittsburgh.

Our lives were full of new and exciting opportunities, both professionally and personally. I felt like everything was falling into place in a nice, neat, orderly fashion, one piece after another.

Then, I had the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. And the puzzle that was my life -- so carefully and painstakingly assembled over the years -- was picked up and thrown to the ground, scattering the pieces everywhere.

And everything wasn’t so perfect anymore.

Happy Valentine's to one and all of our beloved QAF family.  I was listening to some of my favorite old rock & roll songs a few weeks ago and when the Sam Cooke song, 'Cupid' came on, this story was suddenly born in my head.  I hope you will enjoy this little trip into a fantasy world as Cupid tells the assembled gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus all about his greatest challenge while doing his job.  I owe a great deal of gratitude to my darling granddaughter, Marika, for the lovely banner and my talented beta, Judy, for her terrific skills.  Hope you all have nothing but love on Valentine's Day and all year round.

Justin didn't think that this day could get any worse; and then Pipp (Lindsay) walked in with her entourage and proved him wrong. But at least there was eye candy to ogle. Alternate Universe - Coffee Shop. 

Brian contemplated what he wanted to say next; how personal he wanted to get. He still wasn’t sure whether or not Joan would hear a word of what he said -- she hadn’t reacted to anything thus far -- so maybe it was better to lay it all on the line. His lifelong mantra creeped back into his brain, and he scooted his chair a little closer to the bed. No apologies, no regrets.

--

Against his original plans (and, perhaps, better judgment), Brian makes his way back to Pittsburgh to see his mother one final time.

QAF gift Exchange.  Secret Santa fun. 

For Justin, it was all about the ass. A series of College AU vignettes. What started out as what was supposed to be only one vignette for my Wednesday Hump Day challenge spiraled into a drabble collection of it's own.

As 18-year-old Gus leaves Pittsburgh to go out of state for college, he leaves behind some unresolved issues concerning his dad's failed relationship. After a chance encounter at a café in Brooklyn, Gus decides to take action and help the people he cares about.

Brian and Justin are spending Christmas brunch at Mother Taylor's. Brian finds himself being the wingman when Justin finds out about Jennifer's recent engagement with Tucker.

After years of no word from Brian, Justin receives a phone call that brings him back to his lover who needs his support more than ever. 

Brian and Justin made plans.  They were going to travel for the first six months of the year ending up celebrating Brian's 60th birthday in Australia.  While they are away, the family continues to grow and expand.  Nothing can bring down the Taylor- Kinney empire, can it?

Brian's thoughts as he rides in the Liberty ride.

Banner by Jackie Mag and beta by Quinn6765

“I’m sorry,” Brian repeated, his tone serious and deliberate. “For a lot of things over the last two days. I… I didn’t know what to do with what happened before I left Pittsburgh, and I wasn’t ready to talk.” He paused, sighing. “And I don’t know how to lie to you. I haven’t for a long time, and you know that. So sometimes, it’s easier to piss you off, so you’ll leave me alone until I find enough of my remaining ball to face you -- as irrational as I know that sounds.”

“Or,” Justin said, a small smile playing on his lips, “you could say, ‘Hey Justin, I’ve got something on my mind that I’m not ready to talk about, and I need a little space.’” He gave his husband a meaningful look before continuing. “Brian, I know what you’re doing when you do it now… But what I don’t understand is why, almost two decades into our relationship, you still think the solution to anything is to push me away -- if for no reason other than it won’t fucking work.”

***

Brian gets some unexpected and difficult news and turns to his usual coping strategies. Justin knows better.

“Baking cookies shouldn’t take that long if we both do it,” Justin countered. “Or you can stand there all night, holding the things I need, because then we’ll both be fucked, and--”

“--not in a positive, life-affirming way,” Brian finished in a deadpan, then sighed and brought the bags to the counter. “Fine. What do I do?”

***

A semi-forced Christmas assignment gives Brian a little more satisfaction than he originally imagined...

The funny flipside of Brian's Season 4 line, "Of all the times we've fucked -- and by now it has to be well into the quadruple digits -- that has to rank in the top five." Five times when things didn't quite go as planned...

Standalone one-shot. PWP.

Justin and Brian surprise the family with big news on Christmas Eve.

Justin tries to come up with some last-minute New Year Resolutions which he thinks he’s going to keep this time.

An enigmatic, mysterious man unexpectedly appears before Justin two days before Christmas.  What will happen? 

No one had been more shocked than Brian when Melanie, of all people, had suggested that, since she didn't really celebrate Christmas, but J.R. was heading to Pittsburgh to be with her dads, perhaps Brian and Justin would rather come to Toronto to have a more subdued celebration with Lindsay and Gus.

"Lindsay never really gets to enjoy the decorations she puts up, since we're rushing around and then traveling during this time," Mel had explained. "I just thought it would be nice if you and Justin wanted to come to our place instead… You know, let Linds and Gus go all out, and then have a nice quiet holiday at home." 

"Quiet" was all Brian needed to hear before he agreed. 

***

Brian and Justin travel to Toronto to spend Christmas with a small part of their chosen family.

Happy Holidays everyone.  I have an early Christmas gift for you, and I hope you will enjoy it.  This story is set a little over ten years after Justin headed off for New York City, leaving Pittsburgh behind.  It seems that his plan didn't last long, and a decade later he is happily married to Brian.  The only fly in the ointment of their happiness is how much Brian misses seeing his son, Gus far more often than the occasional visits back and forth to Canada.  Justin's dearest wish is to arrange for Brian to receive the best Christmas gift ever, and he is willing to do whatever he can to make that happen.  

A catch all for all the scenes, situations and shenanigans that don't fit into Britin: A Day in the Life or any of the currently being written or planned for stories in the Sunbeam Chronicles. Will include one-shots or scenes starting from the end of season five and onward; mainly focusing on the time before the start of 25 Days of Smutmas.

It's easy to add a new book, chapters, media items, and do editing. The trick is knowing how to find the locations for the right webpages in the dashboard. Brief, simple instructions are in the chapter.

Brian’s thoughts, and emotions during the greatest unification since Germany. Imagine the song Cha Cha is playing in the background.

Brian and Justin find themselves in the hospital trying to explain that things aren’t, as they seem.

Justin has a new allergic reaction. It’s probably not what you think.

Justin returns from working on Rage in LA and becomes depressed and must also face his largely untreated PTSD from the bashing. AU from 501. This series follows Justin and Brian as they navigate mental health diagnoses and treatment. Alternating first person POV with the focus always on Brian and Justin's relationship and their evolving dynamics - both as individuals and as a couple - as they navigate learning to manage chronic mental illness. Angst and Emotional Hurt/Comfort with themes of hope while challenging stigma around mental health.

Never in my life will I forget your presence. You found me torn apart and you took me back full and complete.
-Frida Kahlo

NOW COMPLETE!

The Taylor-Kinney clan continues to grow.  Along with growth comes pain. Join them on their journey of love and challenges as they expand through Growing Pains.

It’s funny how life works sometimes -- in cycles, repeating the same themes in different ways with different situations. Leaving it up to us to recognize a familiar situation and call on our past experience to get through it. But sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees.

***

Justin decides to make a huge transition in his career, but things are not always what they seem.

Just a fun little Halloween story inspired by a plot bunny by Tuneesha Regu.  She wrote"So, Brian is a wittle spooked by Justin's Halloween look. Is it just a Halloween makeover or his ray of Sunshine is possessed *evil grin*

This is what I came up with.

Brian’s lost in a downward spiral since Justin’s bashing left him in a coma. But they share a love that refuses to die. Now they just need to find their way back to one another.

A little one shot Halloween fic set in the Christmas Presents Universe…

Hello, my dear readers.  Today, I have something brand new for you.  Before anything else, I want to dedicate this story to one of my dearest readers and friend, Vicki, for entrusting me with her plot bunny for this story.  I couldn't have done it without her support.  Also a big thank you to Judy, my fantastic beta, and Marika, my talented banner maker.

Now, as to this story, this is for all you animal lovers out there.  What happens when Brian becomes the 'somewhat' reluctant (yet willing) rescuer of a pair of brutally abandoned dogs?  How will this one act of kindness change his life and that of his beloved husband and son?

P.S.  I've chosen Irish Setters in this case as a tribute to Vicki, a proud Irish lassie.

Life in the Taylor- Kinney family continues.  Brinn is going away to school while Brian accompanies Justin on his European tour.  The whole extended family finds there way back to Brian and Justin as the family grows and expands.

Brian and Justin are at it again, but this time in the middle of Babylon’s dance floor.

This story was written for the  QAF Season One Song Challenge

“You can choose any song you want. You can sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star if you want to. Come on, sing me something. A crappy love song or sappy country song, I don’t care, sing.”

This story was written for the  QAF Season One Song Challenge

Well hello, folks.  I know that this story is super late, but a lot of things, many of which were beyond my control, caused the delay.  I hope you will still find it worth waiting for.  This is my entry into the 5 (6) word challenge we were given months ago.  In this story, Justin is still living in NYC, but not so happily.  Not only does he miss Brian, but he is not thrilled with his living situation.  Then one careless accident changes everything.  I owe a huge debt of gratitude to my beta, Judy, for her skills.  Another huge thanks to my granddaughter, Marika, for the evocative banner.  Hugs, Grammy

“Let’s play ‘Never Have I Ever,’” Emmett exclaimed, clapping his hands excitedly. “We’re all drunk enough to be brutally honest.” 

***

A Fourth of July party hosted by the Novotny-Bruckner's, numerous pitchers of margaritas, and a bonfire -- the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable night between longtime friends

Brian told Justin to get some friends his age – what if the kiss Michael saw was misconstrued? What if miscommunication was only the start of it all? Just how far does the butterfly effect go? 

I know what Brian is doing -- he’s being protective of me, the same way he always has been. That’s just his nature; he’ll do anything for his friends, and he never wants to see anyone he cares about get hurt, physically or otherwise. But I’m a big girl, and I can take care of myself.

***

Cynthia and Brian are more than just co-workers; they're friends. Family, really. But how will they support one another when push comes to shove?

This story fits into the "Changed" verse.

Continuation of Independence Day. Brian is grown and very happy with his life, thank you very much. He does not like change. 

Justin had a sugar daddy who died, leaving him very well provided for, and now he’s ready to pay it forward to someone else.

Brian Kinney is the editor of "Out & Proud," a well-known gay publication. Justin Taylor is a brilliant young journalist working for the same publication and Brian's life partner.  During their ongoing search for new, interesting items to write about, Brian sends Justin to meet with Vic Grassi, who was one of the prominent figures of gay life in the Pitts in the 1970's and 1980's.  Justin is somewhat reluctant to take the assignment at first, but after he learns more about Vic and his fascinating life story —as well as his special bond with Brian — he's more inspired than ever before.

Brian comes home after a long day at work only to find Justin drunk in his loft.

Brian, Justin, and their extended family continues to go through life.  There are ups and downs but there is nothing they can't do when they do it together.

Warning: Chapter 20 does have the death of a child in it but it is not a core character and the rest of the story does not contain anything like that.

I wrote this story years ago, I just started a sequel. This is young Brian and Claire, their lives get changed by one tragic act. 

Best Fanfiction Classic

*Featured Story for July 2019*

Posted for Mouse by a fan. Stories recovered from old MW website.

(Completed in 2009)

Brian is a slave and has been ever since he has been sold into slavery by his parents as a teenager. One day he is being sold by his current owner. Who will be his new owner? Will life be better with his new master? 

This story is completed and will be updated once a week.

For some reason, being in Pittsburgh always got me thinking about all of the ways in which our lives had changed over the years, and all of the things that added up to make us into who we eventually became -- the version of us that has been married for close to twelve years now.

***

Brian and Justin take a few days in Pittsburgh to just relax and be with each other. However, with Brian's birthday and the anniversary of his accident fast approaching, there's a lot going on in Brian's head.

This story fits into the "Changed" verse.

“Oh,” Brian stuttered, and Justin could have sworn he was blushing a little. “I was bored earlier, killing time while I was waiting for the mock-ups, and it showed up on some web page, so I started reading it.” 

“And? The verdict?” Justin prompted, his tone teasing. 

“I didn’t get far,” Brian muttered. “I’m sure it’s a bunch of bullshit.” 

Justin’s smile grew wider. “Well, why don’t we find out?” 

***

Inspired by an article called "10 Signs You're Going to Marry Your Boyfriend Someday"

Brian is a popular senior in high school.   He's pretty much the Brian we know and love, but all things change when he encounters Justin Taylor the preacher's daughter.  Their love will be something you will never forget.    This fic is loosely based on the movie of the same name.   All mistakes are mine.

A series of text messages exchanged by the gang. 

I really do have the best dad in the entire world.

I know a lot of kids say that -- and they give their dads coffee mugs and t-shirts and dorky-looking ties that say it -- but I feel like for me, it really is true.

My dad kicks more ass than any other dad I know, even though he hasn’t used his legs in almost thirteen years.

***

As Gus prepares for his high school graduation, he reflects back on his life so far, and his relationship with Brian.

***

This story fits into the "Changed" verse. Thanks to SandiD for the banner!

One Pride Weekend in June, Brian and Justin reflect on their long and winding relationship and discuss marriage, love, and family.

I was in Atlanta when I first started noticing the strange, intermittent numbness and tingling in the fingers of my right hand. I was finishing up some paperwork, and I was having a hard time holding onto the pen, though at the time I thought it was just because I couldn't feel my fingers in the way that I was used to. I knew I'd been pushing myself too hard, spending too much time working on my laptop and not enough time doing yoga, so I thought it was probably just stress. I needed a break, although I wasn't sure when I was going to get one, because I was only scheduled to have two days at home before I had to leave again to travel to Dallas.

***

Rob has a health scare that leads him to reevaluate his life. Brian helps support him along the way.

After 10 long years, Brian and Justin are getting married.  Nothing is ever simple for these two.  Follow the drama and joy as they prepare to spend the rest of their lives together.

Gus’ lips rolled inward, a carbon copy of Brian’s signature contemplative look. “I just like…” he sighed again, more heavily this time. “I just wish I could forget about this for, like, an hour or something.” 

Brian made a small noise of realization that made Justin look toward him, and as soon as he registered the intention on his husband’s face, he moved closer to Brian and hissed, “No. Brian, you can’t.” 

Brian gave Justin his most charming smile and said, “Oh, but I can!”

***

A heartbroken Gus spends a weekend in New York with Brian and Justin. In an effort to help his son, Brian turns to a tried-and-true method.

***Featured Story for June 2019***

Post 513) Brian and Justin begin a new chapter in their lives. I'm affectionately calling this the lost episodes of Season 5.

After a motorbike accident, Brian Kinney, a 30-year-old successful ad executive and a motorcycle rider, suffers a near fatal head injury.

Once a rising star of the advertising circuit and a prominent figure in Pittsburgh's gay night, Brian is discharged from the hospital and admitted into a rehabilitation facility.  While in rehab Brian meets staff member Justin Taylor, a young therapist who's a neuro-injury survivor himself unbeknownst to Brian.  With Justin's guidance, Brian embarks on journey of self discovery that will reveal more than he ever expected to learn.

It’s restocking day in the Kinney-Taylor household.

“Why don’t you let me do the dishes,” Brian offered, which was more normal -- Justin would cook and they would both clean together afterward, just to expedite the task. “You can go take a hot shower,” he added.

“It’s okay,” Justin said, rinsing a plate. “We can get it done faster, and then you can join me in the shower.” 

Brian smirked, clearly interested in that idea. “Thought you might be too tired,” he admitted, starting to dry what Justin had already washed. 

“An hour ago, I probably was… But seems the sight of you in the kitchen has restored my motivation.”

Never in my life did I ever think I’d find myself on a business trip with Ted Schmidt, of all people. Actually, never in my life did I think I’d ever find myself in business with Ted Schmidt at all. But, alas, here I am, nearly fifteen years into owning my own business, and nearly fifteen years into being in that business with one Ted Schmidt.

***

Brian and Ted go to Chicago for a business meeting that has the potential to change Kinnetik's future, and reflect on the past and their unlikely friendship in the process.

***

This story fits into the "Changed" verse.

Brian seems obsessed with a young blond twink and Justin really doesn’t like it.

Leaning back against the leather headrest, Brian let out a shaky breath, already feeling sweaty and a little disoriented. He realized he had two choices here, both potentially impacting his dignity in a major way. As much as he wanted to try to tough it out the additional half hour, to endure whatever happened next in the comfort of a Four Seasons Hotel suite, the reality of the situation was that Lindsay and Melanie’s neighborhood was much closer. And it was absolutely inevitable that Brian's body was going to revolt sooner than later.

Well, fuck.

***

Brian's planned trip to Toronto to spend time with Gus is interrupted by a very-much-unplanned illness, which gives him a lot of time to think, and leads to some unexpected revelations.

While looking after Jennifer Brian is prompted to put his feelings towards his parents on paper for how they treated him. 

This story fits into the "Changed" verse.

“Who the fuck is calling me now?” Brian muttered as he rubbed his eyes and tried to focus on the clock. It was 2:16 a.m., and this call had better not be a client with some so-called emergency, because Brian had people who were supposed to deal with that, whom he’d hired in an effort to keep late night phone calls from happening. He was more than a little perturbed at having been woken up and was ready to give the person on the other end a piece of his mind, until he saw the caller’s name on the display. It was Rob, and that realization sent Brian’s heart into his throat. Rob was an “early to bed, early to rise” sort of guy, and would definitely not be calling at 2 a.m. unless something was seriously wrong.

*FEATURED STORY FOR MAY 2019*

It's the year 2010:  Justin comes home to Pittsburgh for a special occasion.

Here I go with my first multi-chaptered story in over 3 years.  I really hope you will enjoy it.  Some time ago someone suggested the idea of turning around the series plot involving the Prom bashing 180 degrees, and then seeing what might have happened if it was Brian who was Hobbs' victim rather than Justin.  I found the idea intriguing, so I'm going with it.  Of course there will be drama and angst, but just remember how my stories end up and take heart.  So without delay, here is the beginning of a whole new light on the love story of Brian and Justin.  

But first, of course, I must give my undying appreciation to my dear Judy for her beta help.  And a special appreciation to the very talented and thoughtful Kim (Predec2) for the evocative banner for my story.  I love you girls dearly.

Justin's in his studio, working on a painting, when he gets an upsetting phone call from Brian.

This story fits into the "Changed" verse.

Thanks to SandiD and PrettyTheWorld for helping me make the story the best it could be, and to SandiD for creating the banner!

Justin takes his first trip to an adult toy store, where he meets a handsome stranger who gives him some advice.

There’s a really, really talented new graphic designer working across the street and Brian really, really wants him to join Kinnetik.

THIS STORY IS NOW COMPLETE

“Sonny Boy--” Brian began, intentionally ignoring Justin’s question.

“--You had no idea why she sent me down,” Gus interrupted, his words more of a statement.

Brian shook his head. “Your mother neglected to inform me of her intentions.”

***

Lindsay has ulterior motives when she sends Gus for an unscheduled weekend visit with Brian and Justin.

*THIS STORY IS NOW COMPLETE!*

Justin drives Gus home from New York, Brian is supposed to be there in a few days. Brian's worst nightmare happens.

An alternate ending to season two and how Justin and Brian could have avoided the break-up.

Brian and Justin are enjoying life.   They are splitting their time between Britin and their vineyard in California.  But trouble starts when Kinnetic's NYC office needs Brian's attention just as the family is ready to go back to the West Coast.  When Brian misses Gus' 20th Birthday party Justin is furious.  It takes a death in the family for Justin to realize we all make mistakes.

Brian and Justin are still madly in love. They have been married over 7 years and have been together for 18. Their children Gus and Brinn are the light of their lives but things are never easy for their family. Drama follows them from Pittsburgh to California but their love will never die.

Brian and Justin's family continues to grow.  The children are growing fast. Brian's nephews and partners add to the love but marriage comes with a lot of hard work and both Brian and Justin make mistakes but Love Conquers All.

This was supposed to be oneshot but kind of got out of control. It'll be only two chapters though. Brian and Justin try and trick each other and it doesn't work out for either of them. 

When Justin came home from his studio and found Brian in the kitchen making dinner, he knew something was wrong.

Brian didn’t cook. Even after 15 years of knowing the man and spending most of them in a relationship with him, Justin could count the times Brian had made them dinner on one hand. Apparently, tonight he was adding one more to the tally.

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Fifteen-year-old Gus is spending the summer with Brian and Justin in New York. He decides to test the limits of Brian's relatively lenient parenting style, with unintended consequences.

Brian has just lost his mother, and he doesn't quite know how to feel about things.  He decided to open a box she had in her closet that has always caught his attention, and when he does things will never be the same.   Inside the box are mysterious letters, and a photograph that will change his life forever.

Justin and Brian have settled in with their beautiful daughter and son.  Their children mean everything to them and when Brinn disappears everyone is petrified.

With four college students living with them, too, there is never a dull moment.

AU: Brian has a nightly visitor and he just can't make any sense of it.

This is loosely based on the short movie "Betrothed" starring Gale Harold.

After a wonderful wedding Brian and Justin Taylor Kinney are waiting for the new member of the family to arrive.  But life won't let them enjoy this happiness for long. Love is always there.

Sequel to "Simple and Straightforward"

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Counting down the days until Brian’s final radiation treatment was like counting down to normalcy -- at least, as normal as their life together ever had been or could be. At the very least, it would be an end to the runaway roller coaster ride of the last six weeks. Life had been speeding through a shitload of twists and turns, dragging a breathless Justin and Brian along for the white-knuckled ride as they both struggled to make sense of the scenery flying by.

This story was written in July 2018.

This was the same, only different.

This time, his filters were firmly in place, because Justin knew that kicking, punching, and destroying wasn’t going to fix this. It wasn’t going to take away the fact that his lover had cancer.

This story was written in July 2018.

This was why he didn’t do boyfriends. He didn’t do love. He didn’t do commitment. Because when you do boyfriends...love...commitment...you let yourself get attached. When you do boyfriends, you hope and pray they won’t ever leave you. Because if they do, you’ll feel like your soul has been torn out and you have nothing left to live for.

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This is a song fic based on Lifehouse's "Flight." It takes place shortly after the series finale.

It was the second fic I wrote for the QAF fandom in July 2018.

He could tell Michael that he loved him. Always had, always will. Brian wasn’t sure why saying “I love you” to Michael was so easy -- why it was different. Why the words flowed off his tongue with Michael but felt stuck in his throat with Justin.

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This is a song fic inspired by Lifehouse's song "Yesterday's Son." It's gap filler, and a peek inside Brian Kinney's head through several key story arcs in the course of the show's five seasons. It's the first story I wrote for the QAF fandom in July 2018.

This story is a bunch of short moments, from Cynthia’s point of view, about Brian and Justin’s relationship through all five seasons.

THIS STORY IS NOW COMPLETE!

This is an AU set in a world close to my heart- the world of electronic dance music. In this AU Brian is a successful events management executive and Justin is an elusive and rather mysterious video artist. Brian is used to getting what he wants in this world- and he wants the enigmatic video artist in his company AND in his bed- but for reasons unknown to him, Justin proves resistant on both counts. Features scenes of occasional drug use. 

Brian asked Justin a very important question when the "Changed" series concluded. What will his answer be? Where will they go from here?

Brian and Justin have a heated argument about who gives better head. As a result, they decide to go down on the sexiest person they know. Emmett is the lucky guy they pick for the little experiment. Things get out of hand fast.

Fourteen years post season five.

Brian and Justin parted years ago but have remained friends. Joan’s sudden reappearance in Brian’s life, however, is going to affect their relationship in a way neither of them could have predicted.

An AU which popped into my head a few years back around St. Patrick's Day when I was listening to Tommy Fleming singing Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears.  (Which turned out to be ironic, because Brian doesn't actually enter the US through Ellis Island.)  It's set in the early 1900s.  Justin is the son of a wealthy NY merchant. Brian is a poor Irish immigrant.  Only the luck of the Irish could bring them together.

A simple message can totally change someone's life.  What will happen will Justin receives one?