This story picks up right where 'Aftermath' ends.  This is the third and final installment in the 'After' series of stories about the aftereffects of Justin's bashing by the despicable Chris Hobbs.  This story centers primarily on those closest to Justin and how they deal with what has happened.  It's my interpretation of what could have been going on in between scenes during the first episode of Season 2.  I hope you will enjoy it.  

My eternal gratitude to the remarkable Judy for her beta skills, and my beautiful granddaughter, Marika, for the evocative banner.  I love you both dearly.

The devastating illness and untimely passing of the family matriarch effects the gang in a profound way.

Special thanks to Kim (predec2) for the beautiful banner.

Brian is a youth minister with strong convictions when he meets Justin his world is turned upside down.

Warnings: Brian OOC, Spiritual abuse, child abuse, violence, references to suicide,  and also references to sexual abuse.

Thinking that Brian might need cheering up after Justin's departure to NYC, Debbie dropped by the loft. They end up revisiting the good and bad times from the past.

A trip to Meat Hook gives Brian and Justin new horizons to explore. A series of one-shots that could be read independently. BDSM themed.

This is the first installment of the series.

Michael had always been a little different. But when Christmas comes along during his 36th year of life, he really takes it overboard. Little does the gang know, there is something very special about their dear friend. But will Michael's differences sever his life from Pittsburgh forever?

Brian may not be able to say "I love you" in words, but then again, as they say, actions speak much louder. Now if Justin can just learn to read them . . .

In this AU tale Brian’s loft is a short train commute away from work and Liberty Avenue.  Justin is a fellow commuter and they develop a friendship over time.  This is not a story filled with the usual passion, but rather a way of showing that a closeness over time can develop into something more.  The timeline and some facts from the original series have been altered slightly to accommodate the story.

When allergies strike…Brian turns sweet. Set sometime in season 5.

Sometimes love comes into your life when you least expect it.

Justin's mother died at birth; he was taken from the hospital and raised in a secret unit of the Government.  He’s a killer, an assassin since birth. He’s also the shining star of the unit with his partner, Michelle.  They’re assigned the most dangerous missions of all.

The problem is Justin turned 17 last year, and in this unit when you turn 17 you are given a free pass to see the world for a year before deciding if a dangerous life is what you want or if you prefer to stay in your "fake" but safe life.

His first night in the real world, Justin falls in love... Will Justin return to his destined life or stay with Brian?

I've always wondered how Gus would have turned out if we could have seen it. In this fic Mel and Lindsay never moved to Toronto and Gus's 16. How he comes along with gay parents, Brian and his life?

Brian is a thirty four year old, successful business man and father of an almost ten year old son, Gus but he's lonely and tired of people trying to use him for his money and the power that comes with his name. His company that he had started six years ago is thriving but holds no challenge or joy anymore. Justin is an eighteen year old, recently finished high school and is one step away from hustling. Can these two show each other there is more to life?

A tornado's hit the Big Apple...

Takes place one year after A New York Kind of Love. Justin finally enters the homestretch of his post-NY bombing recovery...

This story takes place shortly after "Return To Me." (about three years) Our boys are about to embark on yet another adventure!  I hope you enjoy, and as always, your feedback is much appreciated, and inspiring.

Banner by Masterglory, grazie mille, cara

Beta by TayTay4936, I couldn't do any of it without you.

Justin doesn't remember Ethan.