“Oh, my fucking lord!” Daphne yelled. “You are doing great.” Brandon told her. “Shut the fuck up!” Daphne hissed. “You don’t have a clue how I am doing.” “Relax, baby.” Brandon told her. “Oh god.” Daphne screamed again. “You are going to have to push now, Daphne.” The doctor told her. “Are you ready?” Daphne shook her head. She had been pushing for so long or so she thought. “Come on, the baby is almost out.” Brandon whispered. “Push!” Doctor Albert told her. “Ahhh…oh god.” Daphne yelled as she pushed. “Again.” The doctor said. “Push.” Brandon repeated as he held Daphne’s hand. “Ahhh.” Daphne screamed and then she started crying when she heard the baby crying. “You have a beautiful, baby girl.” The doctor said smiling. “Oh my god.” Daphne gasped. “That was fast.” Brandon said. “You wanted me to suffer more?” Daphne asked glaring at him. Brandon shook his head and smiled when he saw his baby girl. “Oh my god.” Brandon said. “She is beautiful. Just like you.” Daphne smiled and cleaned her tears as she held her baby. “She’s finally here.” Daphne said smiling. “Hey, Melissa.” Brandon said smiling. They had agreed to name the baby Melissa if it was a girl like Daphne’s grandmother and William if it was a boy like Brandon’s grandfather. “She has your eyes.” Daphne said. Brandon smiled. “I’m going to call everyone.” Brandon said. Daphne nodded as she looked at her. Brandon didn’t go anywhere. He just stayed next to his wife and daughter, mesmerized. *** Memphis took the condom from his flaccid cock and got rid of it. He looked at Brian and smiled. “That was great.” Memphis said. Brian nodded. “I have a surprise for you.” Memphis said. “What is that?” Brian asks smiling as he cleaned himself. “I’m going to California.” Memphis told him. “You are?” Brian asked. “What for?” “I got a job there.” Memphis said. “And I want you to come with me.” “Really?” Brian asked smiling. Memphis nodded. “We are going to be so happy.” Memphis told him. Brian smiled. “I don’t know.” Brian said. “What about school?” “What about it?” Memphis asked. “They have schools over there too.” “I didn’t apply for any of them.” Brian said. “You’ll start later. You are so smart. They will accept you anywhere.” Memphis assured him. Brian smiled knowing that he could get in pretty much any school of his choice. “Don’t you think we are moving too fast?” Brian asked. “Well, I don’t need more time to know that I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.” Memphis assured him. Brian smiled from ear to ear. “So what do you say, sweetie?” Memphis asked. “Sure.” Brian said smiling. Memphis smiled and hugged Brian to him. He had never been so happy in his life. Brian caressed Memphis face and then kissed him. He couldn’t believe he was going to California with Memphis. *** “We can’t wait to see her.” Justin said. “That’s great.” Justin looked at Ben who sat next to him. “Okay. Okay. Bye.” Justin said and hung up. “They are coming next week so we can see Melissa.” “That’s just great.” Debbie said. “But I won’t be here next week.” Michael protested. “I have to go to California to see what they are doing with the movie.” “On your way back you can go and visit them.” Ben told him. Michael thought about it and nodded. He smiled and winked at his husband. “So smart, you are.” Justin muttered sarcastically as he drank his wine. “What’s with you?” Ben asked. “Do you really have to ask?” Emmett asked as he walked by them towards the kitchen. Ben frowned and nodded, understanding what was going on. “Do you remember Ethan?” Ben asked in a low voice so no one else could hear him. Justin frowned and looked at Ben. “Yeah. What the hell does he have to do with anything?” Justin asked as he put the glass to his lips. “Well, this Memphis guy is Brian’s Ethan.” Ben assured him. “How do you know that?” Justin asked and frowned. “What the fuck are you talking about?” “Both of them are just obstacles.” Ben told him. “You’ll get through this. He will come to his senses.” “How can you be so sure? Brian is in love.” Justin pointed out. “Maybe. Maybe not.” Ben said. Justin blurted out something that Ben quite didn’t understand. He was going to say something else to the blond but opted for just letting him go. Justin got up and said goodbye to them before he left. “Where are you going?” Matthew asked as he followed Justin. “Away.” Justin told him. “Can’t you see?” “Can I go with you?” Matthew asked. “Why?” Justin asked. Matthew shrugged. Justin arched a brow and then glared. “Did he ask you to look after me?” Justin asked. “Maybe.” Matthew said. “He still loves you.” Justin snorted. “Funny way of showing it.” Justin hissed. “What are you going to do?” Matthew asked. “I’m going to Babylon and then I am going to fuck every guy I can.” Justin told him. “Sounds like fun.” Matthew told him. “But I bet you’d rather be with him.” Justin shrugged as he pulled out a cigarette. “Find a way to get him back and stop moping around.” Matthew told him. “Shut the fuck up.” Justin told him. “You say that a lot when people are telling you things that are right and make sense.” Matthew said smiling. “I’m so proud of myself.” Justin rolled his eyes and watched Matthew go back into the house. He wondered what the fuck he could do to get Brian back, but nothing came to mind. *** “It’s great to see you.” Brian says. “How is everyone?” Michael smiled widely. “Oh, they are great. Lindsay and Melanie are like always. Vic is doing great. Emmett and Ted are always the same. Ben is doing just fine. He is taking another class and he is so excited about it. Ma is working hard and always telling all of us what to do. And Justin is working hard too; he got a promotion.” Michael told him. “Great.” Brian said. “He told me about that.” “Yeah.” Michael said but the smile had died once he had started talking about Justin. “How is he really?” Brian asked. Michael took a deep breath. “Well, things have gotten a little crazy.” Michael said. “Oh.” Brian said. “Is he okay?” Michael nodded. “Nothing to worry about.” Michael told him. “Are you lying to me?” Brian asked worried that Justin wasn’t doing so well. “Of course not.” Michael said. “He is going to be fine.” “So, he is doing okay?” Brian asked. Michael nodded. “So, you really love this Memphis guy?” Michael asked. “We heard that you are moving with him.” Brian smiled and nodded. “It’s going to be fun.” Brian told him. “But I want Justin to be happy too, you know.” Michael nodded, but was sure Justin wasn’t going to be happy without Brian on his life. “I still love him.” Brian informed him. “You are just in love with some else.” Michael muttered. Brian and Michael stayed quiet for a few minutes. “Never mind.” Michael told him. “Don’t worry about it. I know I hurt him. I know he is putting a brave front and all. I just…I want him to be okay.” Brian said sadly. “Right.” Michael said not sure what to think anymore. Michael thought that Brian was just nuts. He knew they couldn’t force the brunet to be with Justin if he didn’t want to. Michael thought it ironic that Brian was hurting Justin by not being with him, yet he wanted to help Justin to be okay, but the only way to do that was if the brunet went back with Justin, something Brian wasn’t doing anytime soon apparently. Michael shook his head and tried not to think about anything else. He just hoped for the best. “Come on. You have to see Melissa.” Brian told him. Michael nodded. Brian made a mental note to call Matthew and ask him how Justin was really doing. The girls had called him and told him that the blond wasn’t doing so well after finding out that he was going to be moving away with Memphis. He was worried about his ex and he wanted to help Justin any way he could. *** “How old is she now?” Memphis asked. “Two months.” Brandon said. “Wow.” Memphis exclaimed. “She is beautiful.” Daphne smiled and thanked him. “So, you two are moving.” Brandon said looking at Memphis. Memphis smiled and nodded. “I asked Brian to come with me and he accepted.” Memphis said. “It will be so cool.” Brian said. “So…” Brandon said. “Are you sure?” “Why wouldn’t I be?” Brian asked. “You barely know each other.” Daphne pointed out. “Of course we do.” Memphis told them. “Six months is not that much.” Brandon pointed out. “God. Why can’t you ever like anyone I pick?” Brian asked angry. Daphne looked heavenward. “That’s not true.” Daphne told him. Brian bit his lower lip. “Be happy for me.” Brian whispered. “Memphis and I are perfect for each other.” “If this is what you want. I can’t stop you.” Brandon told him. “Make all your plans and be happy, Brian.” Brian smiled. “Thank you.” Brian told him. “Well, we have to go.” Memphis said looking at his watch. “We are going to be late. Come on, Brian.” Brandon watched them go and then looked at Daphne who was smiling. “She is beautiful.” Brandon said getting up from his chair and walking closer to Daphne. Daphne nodded and looked up at Brandon. “They’re not going to last.” Daphne said smiling. Brandon arched a brow. “How do you know?” Brandon asked. “Brian said it himself.” Daphne said. “They are perfect for each other. Just like he was perfect for Justin.” “So you are basing this on previous experience.” Brandon said. “Nope.” Daphne said. “I’m so lost right now.” Brandon told her grabbing Melissa’s little hand. “When he was with Justin, he used to say, we love each other.” Daphne said smiling. “I think Brian is just confused. He doesn’t even look as happy as he did with Justin.” “He is not the only one confused here. I tell you.” Brandon told her. Daphne smiled and nodded. They stayed the rest of the day talking about Melissa and what she would be like. Daphne had to give Justin a little call and make sure the blond was alright. She was pretty sure that he would be back in Brian’s life in no time. *** “So how is he really?” Brian asked. “He is drinking like crazy, doing drugs, tricking, being an ass to everyone.” Joy told him. “And that is on the good days.” Brian frowned. “Why did you leave him?” Joy asked. “You are so stupid.” Brian frowned. “I fell in love with someone else. I know it’s bad, but it happened.” Brian told her. “Are you sure?” Joy asked. “You were with Justin for two years and some.” “Two years and four months.” Brian told her. “You see.” Joy asked. “And Justin is like way hotter and smarter and so much more fun.” Brian rolled his eyes. “I don’t know.” Brian said. “What don’t you know?” Joy asked. “Who I want.” Brian told her. “Memphis came into my life and everything changed. But then there is Justin and I still love him.” “Jesus! If I was a guy I would so beat you up for being an idiot.” Joy told him. “Where is Melanie when you need her?” Brian smirked. “What are you going to do?” Joy asked. Brian shrugged. “I’m going to stay with Memphis. Justin doesn’t want me back after what I did to him and…and he was the one that walked away. He didn’t even fucking fight for me.” Brian told her. “Because he wants you to be happy, you asshole.” Joy told him. “What about Memphis?” Brian asked. “I don’t want to leave him.” “God.” Joy said frowning. “Why don’t you go see Justin? Talk and see what happens.” “Why do I have to go after him?” Brian asked. “Do I have to answer that question?” Joy asked. “This is Justin we’re talking about. He is full of fucking pride. Which someone was teaching him to live without.” Brian smiled. “The guys say that he was changing for you. He tried, Brian. Because he loved you.” Joy said sniffing. “And I know he still does.” “Why are you crying?” Brian asked frowning as he felt his own tears. “Because Justin is my friend too and every time I think about this, it just hurts. I used to think that one day I would be like you two.” Joy told him. “A gay man?” Brian asked. The two of them laughed. Joy got closer to Brian and shook her head. “Be in a relationship with someone that loved me back just as I loved that person.” Joy whispered. Brian frowned. “I want to go back to him…but…I don’t know.” Brian said biting his lower lip. Joy arched a brow and watched her friend trying to make up his mind. “I’ll go talk to him.” Brian told her. “Good.” Joy told him. Joy smiled and threw her arms around Brian’s neck. “You won’t regret it. Maybe you guys can work this out.” Joy told him. Brian nodded slightly not sure that Justin was going to forgive him. “This is a very comfy bed.” Joy said smiling wiggling her brows. “Stop it!” Brian said laughing as he pushed her back a little. “It was just a suggestion.” Joy said smirking. Brian shook his head and got up from the bed. He was going to get his things ready to head back to Pittsburgh so he could catch a ride with Joy. He really needed to talk to Justin and see what he was feeling. *** Michael came into Justin’s apartment using his key after not getting an answer from Justin. Brian walked after the dark haired man. He had called Michael and told him he was in town. They both wanted to see how Justin was doing. Brian decided to wait in the living room while Michael went up the stairs. “Justin, wake up.” Michael said shaking the blond and seeing that there was a guy in the bed. Justin sat up and looked around disoriented. “What’s going on?” Justin asked. “We need to talk.” Michael said and walked towards the window, pulling on the blinds. “Fuck.” Justin hissed. “Turn off the light.” Matthew muttered. “Matthew?” Michael asked and then looked at Justin. “What?” Justin asked. Michael shook his head. “What the fuck do you want?” Justin asked. “How long has this been going on?” Michael asked. Justin looked at Matthew. “That’s nothing.” Justin said. “We were just having some fun.” “Nothing serious?” Michael asked. Justin shook his head. “What do you want?” Justin asked, getting out of bed. “Brian is downstairs.” Michael said. “So what the fuck do you want me to do?” Justin asked. Michael took a deep breath. “What the hell is he doing here anyway?” Justin asked as he walked towards the bathroom. Pussy came running out of the bathroom and jumped in the bed. Matthew woke up startled when Pussy jumped on him. Michael shook his head and followed Justin. Matthew went after them to see what was going on. “You have to pull out of this.” Michael told Justin. “That’s what I’ve been telling him.” Matthew said smiling as he sat on the counter. “Weren’t you supposed to be helping out?” Michael asked as he turned to look at Matthew. “Sex is a coping tool.” Matthew pointed out, smirking. Justin laughed a little at the comment. “You fucking slut.” Brian hissed. Everyone turned to look at the brunet. “How could you do this to me?” Brian asked looking at Matthew. Michael was very confused at Brian’s reaction. “Do what, Brian?” Matthew asked. “You left him. We fucked one night. I haven’t done anything to you. In fact, you are the one doing something here. You are still in love with him and he is with you, yet you are breaking his heart.” Matthew shook his head and got onto the floor. He then walked back to the room to get his clothes. Brian frowned and walked over to Justin. “What do you think you are doing?” Brian asked. “I’m going to go.” Michael said. “I’ll wait for you outside, Brian.” Justin opened the glass door and got inside the shower. He looked back at Brian with an arched brow. “I’m going to take a shower, why?” Justin asked. Brian glared at the blond. “I don’t mean that and you know it. Why are you with Matthew?” Brian asked. “I’m not with Matthew. We fucked because we were horny and kind of drunk.” Justin told him smirking. “Are you doing this to hurt me?” Brian asked sniffing. “If I wanted to hurt you I would have left you for someone else.” Justin said dryly. Brian gasped and took a step back. “But that is your area of expertise, not mine.” Justin told him. “And whatever I do with my life is none of your fucking business anymore, Brian.” Justin then closed the door and turned his back on Brian. Brian frowned and got out of the bathroom and out of the apartment. Michael and Matthew where talking to each other so he walked over to them. “Before you say anything, I didn’t do this on purpose. We were both hurting and drunk.” Matthew said. “Why?” Brian asked. “Why are you hurting?” “Jackie and I broke up.” Matthew said shrugging. “I know it’s no excuse. Sorry.” Brian frowned. “Sorry to hear that.” Brian told him. “You are not going to be with Justin now, are you?” Michael looked from Brian to Matthew and wondered that himself. “No. You are still in love with him, apparently.” Matthew said. “Plus, he is not my type. Brian, don’t be an idiot and go back with Justin. I’ll catch you guys later.” Matthew then left Michael and Brian standing outside Justin’s building. Michael watched Brian’s expression and could tell that the brunet still felt something for Justin. “I have to go back.” Brian said. “I don’t want Brandon to worry.” Michael nodded and watched Brian walking away probably to the bus station. Michael took a deep breath and wondered what the hell was going on. Everything was a mess, everyone was a mess and he wished he could fix it all. *** Memphis had come into the club and went to the bar. He had found a couple of friends there who told him that Brian was in the backroom fucking some guy. Memphis didn’t want to believe it. He went to the backroom and, in fact, found Brian fucking another guy. “Brian, what’s going on?” Memphis asked. Brian looked up at him and smirked. “Are you fucking…blind?” Brian asked never missing a beat as he fucked the trick. “What does this mean?” Memphis asked. “I thought you loved me.” “I do.” Brian told him. “What the fuck does this have to do with anything?” Memphis took a deep breath. “Stop it.” Memphis told him. “I haven’t cum yet.” Brian said. “I’m close though.” Memphis shook his head. “You are such a slut.” Memphis hissed. “Justin wouldn’t have minded.” Brian told him. “I’m not Justin, Brian.” Memphis yelled angry. “No, you’re not.” Brian agreed sadly. Memphis opened his mouth to say something but nothing came out. He couldn’t understand what was going on with Brian. “He is probably a slut too. He is the one that taught you all this crazy stuff.” Memphis said dryly. “So, don’t you compare me to him.” Memphis hissed. “I wouldn’t ever dare do that to Justin.” Brian spat out. “Fuck you, Brian. I’m leaving.” Memphis turned around and left. Brian didn’t bother to watch him go. He just fucked the trick in front of him and wondered what Justin was doing. He was starting to miss Justin more everyday. He knew that he had probably made a mistake…a huge mistake. Because he was sure that he still was in love with Justin.