Still Queer As Folk

Episode 16

Walking back to our office hand in hand I stop suddenly when I remember Lins and Gus. "Hey, we have visitors in our office. Wanna have a little fun." Justin smiles and nods excitedly. I chuckle and tell him to hang out outside the door and just listen.

I walk into our office and Lins stands up and walks over to me. I see Gus at Justin's desk coloring, Justin is going to love that. "Brian what is going on? Who was that first man? Why did that man come in talking about a Mr. Kinney and what is more important then me and your son."

I just shake my head, knowing Justin is laughing his ass off right now. "What question should I answer first?" I respond with sarcasm and direct her back to the sofa.

"The first man was Brandon, he is doing very special work for me. The second man that mentioned a Mr. Kinney was in fact referring to my husband and the important business involved him." I chuckle at the pure shock on Lindsey's face.

"Brandon, like the sex off game Brandon." I nod at her not really a question, question. "You have a husband?" I smile and nod again. "Who? Since when?"

"We have been married for a little over a year now." She jumped up. Yup, that is about standard practice of my friends at this news.

"Why didn't you tell me. Who is he?" I shake my head, this is not going to go well. I rub the back of my neck.

"I didn't tell anyone, he and I decided not to for soon to be obvious reasons. As to who he is he will be joining us soon." Right then Justin walks in looking down at paperwork like he knows nothing about what going on.

"Brian, have you had a chance to look at the prep boards for the Brown ad yet. I really need to figure out what to do..."

"Justin?" Lins cuts him off in surprise. He looks up and smiles at her, walking over and hugs her.

"Hey Lins, long time no see. How are you?" He pulls away with a perfect smile in place. It worries me he can act so well.

"Why are you not in New York. You shouldn't be here, all your talent is going to go to waste. We talked about his." I shake head.

"Say hello to the obvious reasons." I state as I walk up behind Justin and place my hand on his shoulder. "You have someone taking over your desk." I smile and nod at my son.

"Gus." Justin calls and moves towards him. I watch as Gus's face lights up.

"Justin!" He get up and jumps on Justin. Justin carries him back to his desk and sit Gus on his lap.

"What are you making here." I laugh at them. They are both now completely distracted. I turn back to a slightly annoyed Lins.

"What the fuck Brian? You knew he needed to see New York through. It was the best thing for him." I was getting pissed.

"Don't ask me again why I didn't tell you, because you just gave yourself your answer." Her face fell.

"Wait, it's Justin. He is your husband." She looks over at Justin and I look too. He is watching us anxiously. I smile and he smiles back moving Gus off his lap and coming over to me.

"Everything ok?" I nod and pull him against me, his back to my front. My favorite way to hold him. I bury my face in his hair for a second to calm down.

"Yes, everything is fine. Lins here was just surprised at you being here instead of New York. Then there is the whole husband thing." I felt him shudder at the mention of New York. This conversation will not be lasting long, he has been upset enough today.

"I did stay in New York for almost a year and a half. I have a gallery there showing my work and I send out new paintings when I can." Justin stated calmly even when I can feel him shaking.

"That is not good enough. You need to be there." Justin withdrew at the tone in Liz voice.

"Lins, fuck off. Justin is struggling right now if you can't tell. I am not going to allow you to make it worse." I turn Justin to me. "Why don't you take Gus over to your department and show him around." Justin nods and puts his hand out for Gus to take. I kiss him and let them leave.

"You need to back off of him now. Yes, we married while he was still living in New York and we made it work with the distance. We did not need the influences of everyone, so we kept it quite. You and Mel managed to manipulate us before and we were not going to let that happen again." I walk over and sat on the sofa. Lins followed behind, shock present all over her face.

"I had him moved home while he was in a coma, because fucking Hobbs tried to kill him again."

"Wait? What happened?" I rubbed my face with my hands.

"He ran him down with a car. He is struggling with his recovery because Chris is still after him. Left a message at the loft for him 'third times the charm.'" Lins gasped and tears came to her eyes.

"Brandon is helping me out by watch over Justin when I can't. It works out well because Brandon is actually a big nerd and a huge Rage fan. I don't need you trying to interfere with us again. Justin is home to stay, and he is my husband. You can't change that even if you try."

"No, I understand. I always knew you loved each other, that was obvious. What is being done about Hobbs." She places her hand on my arm.

"I am working with Carl and a detective from New York to find him. I will not allow him to hurt Justin again. On top of everything, his dad comes to condemn his 'lifestyle choice' but wants Justin to donate part of his liver so the bastard doesn't die."

"Omg, what did Justin say?" She actually sounded concerned.

"I told him no. The hospital won't allow it because Justin is gay. I won't allow it because his dad is a selfish ass hole, who has done no good by Justin for the past seven years. Then thinks he has the right to ask Justin to lie so he can live." I got up and walked to my desk.

"How does Justin feel about all of this. You making decisions for him in regards to his father."

"Dad." Gus came running in. Justin following him, he looked angry again.

"You can never just stop can you. When things don't go how you want them you meddle and manipulate until it does." I stepped back and shut up. This was Justin's fight, I am not gonna interfere.

"When I agree to marry Brian, you came to my studio and made me guilty about my opportunity of a lifetime. You gave Brian that magazine and gushed about it to him. Planting doubt in both our heads." Lins just stood there, guilt on her face.

"Mel made sure to point out all I was giving up just to stay with him so he would push me away. His need for me to succeed in life greater then his need for me." He looked at me and I look away. Damn, how did he know I pushed him away.

"I only wanted what was best for you." Lins pleaded with Justin.

"I know that, but you don't get to decide what that is, I do. Brian did not decide for me with my father. He stood up and said what he knew I could not say. I am to emotionally strung out for this right now. Brian shouldered my burden, just like I would for him."

I walked up behind him and kissed his neck. I love when he gets like this, it is beyond hot.