Summary: 
Five years have past. Justin's turned 27, Brian just going on 39. What if Justin wasn’t the success he’d hoped to be in New York? What will he find when he returns home destitute, his hopes dashed? Has Michael managed to realize his fondest dream? Can Brian and Justin overcome the mistakes made during the intervening years?
Note: Though this may seem like a Brian/Michael pairing, it is not. Michael is not nice and does hurt at least two characters.
Rated: R
Categories: Post-513 Fic,
QAF-U.S. FICTION,
FEATURED STORY,
Brian/Justin,
Hurt/Comfort,
Minor Character Death,
What If,
Anti-Michael Characters: Debbie,
Gus,
Jenny Rebecca,
Kiki,
Lindsay,
Melanie,
Vic
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 7
Completed: Yes
Word count: 17604
Read: 64840
Published: November 15, 2010
Updated: November 20, 2010
Story Notes:
Justin returns to Pittsburg, not the success he'd hoped to be. Returning to old haunts he's shocked at just how much things have changed.
Note: Though this may seem like a Brian/Michael pairing, it is not.
Pics have been added of the various characters.
Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.
1. Chapter 1 by YumYumPM [Reviews - 28] (1525 words)
Justin returns to Pittsburg, but things have changed.
2. Chapter 2 by YumYumPM [Reviews - 6] (926 words)
Emmett brings Justin up-to-date
3. Chapter 3 by YumYumPM [Reviews - 12] (1642 words)
Five Years...You've got Brian on one side, Justin on the other side, and Michael smack dab in the middle. Emmett has made it clear who he's supporting, will Ted do the same.
4. Chapter 4 by YumYumPM [Reviews - 5] (1272 words)
Justin takes a leap in the right direction, getting a job with the help of...Ted. Who would have thought? Extensive rewritten.
5. Chapter 5 by YumYumPM [Reviews - 5] (1101 words)
It's all about Brian. Will he find out that Justin's working in his art department? Will Justin be able to help put some pazzaz in the current ad campaign?
6. Chapter 6 by YumYumPM [Reviews - 16] (2997 words)
Brian learns that Justin works for him. Michael almost costs Brian a client. Emmett is roped into planning Christmas at Britin and Brian and Justin finally have a heart to heart talk.
7. Chapter 7 by YumYumPM [Reviews - 23] (8141 words)
Christmas is here with many a twist and turn. Michael takes out his anger at Justin on Gus. Brian takes Gus some place safe and ends up in jail, along with Justin and Emmett. Michael isn't finished being stupid.
Eventually all turns out happily.
