Justin came into the kitchen where Brian was sitting at the kitchen island looking at some papers. “Brian.” Justin said. “What the fuck do you want?” Brian asked. Justin rolled his eyes and took a deep breath. It was going to be one of those days where Brian was in a bad mood. “I was just wondering if you wanted something to eat.” Justin said. “I could make you something or we could go to the diner.” “I’m busy.” Brian said. “You're not working too hard, right?” Justin asked. Brian turned around and glared at him. Justin smiled and decided to just leave Brian alone. “What are you doing here?” Brian asked before Justin could leave the kitchen. “I didn’t have classes today. I told you that.” Justin said. “Where is Liam?” Brian asked. “He’s sleeping.” Brian nodded and went back to his work. “What’s wrong, babe?” Justin asked looking at Brian. “You look tense.” “Jesus Christ, I’m okay.” Brian told him. “Are you sure?” Justin asked serious. “Isn’t there something you have to tell me?” Brian turned around and arched a brow. Justin crossed his arms and waited because he knew that there was something bothering the brunet. “Fuck.” Brian hissed. “I…” “Brian, I want to know what happened.” Justin told him. “Maybe I can help.” Brian got up and then walked to the kitchen table. Justin followed him and sat down facing Brian. “I was fired or might get fired.” Brian said. “But that has to do with the fact that I’m pregnant. Kind of.” Brian whispered the last part. “What?” Justin asked. “You are kidding. They can’t fire you just because you're pregnant. What the fuck is his problem?” “Well…” Brian said. “We have to call Melanie.” Justin told him. “She'll know what to do. Jesus Christ! What a fucking asshole.” “I…” Brian said trying to tell Justin what had happened. “You are like the best he has. He can’t do this. He needs you.” Justin said looking at Brian. “That’s why I might not be fired yet. I don’t know. I would fire me.” Brian yelled. “What?” Justin asked as he looked at Brian. “I kind of yelled at him and kind of cursed.” Brian said. Justin frowned. “That is not so bad.” Justin said very slowly, but something told him that there was more. “Well, I was in a bad mood.” Brian pointed out. “I don’t know. The babies were kicking me all day and I just was at the end of my rope, I guess.” “Brian.” Justin said. “What happened?” “I threatened to rip his cock off and shove it up his ass and then take his balls and make him eat them and then cut him to pieces. I told him he was an asshole and that he should go fuck himself. Then I threw a chair at him.” “Some fucking kind of mood.” Justin pointed out scratching the back of his head. “And motive enough to fire you. So he didn’t fire you yet?” Brian shrugged. “After that, I left.” Brian told him. “What happens if he fires you?” Justin asked. “We’ll be okay for a while.” Brian said. “I’ll just find another job.” Justin wasn’t worried. He and Brian had a savings account together. Plus Justin had some money that his grandfather had left him. He could ask for it if things got bad. “It will be okay.” Brian assured them. Justin nodded and trusted the brunet. *** Michael was going up the stairs to his apartment. He had just come from telling Melanie that he couldn’t accept being the father of her baby. He had to tell Chris. He knew his boyfriend was going to be very happy with the news. He got out his keys and unlocked the door. He went in and walked into the living room where he heard Chris crying. “Chris? What’s wrong?” Michael asked. “Michael, I have to tell you something.” Chris said. Michael frowned and sat down. He knew it was something serious by the way that Chris had said his whole name instead of ‘Mike’. “What is it?” Michael asked. “Mike…I made a mistake. A huge mistake.” Chris whispered. “Just tell me.” Michael said. Chris looked away and took a deep breath. “Chris?” Michael asked tentatively. “I slept with somebody else.” Chris blurted out. Michael started at the back of Chris’s head for a long time. He really didn’t know what to say. “Why?” Michael asked finally. “I don’t know. He was hot and I wanted to fuck him.” Chris said. Michael licked his lips and stared at Chris. “Do you love him?” “No.” Chris said quickly. “I love you.” “Oh.” Michael said sarcastically. “Thank god you don’t hate me. God knows what you would have done then. Probably fuck more than one guy.” Chris sniffed. “Mike…” “Shut the fuck up.” Michael said getting up. “I’m sorry.” Chris told him. “I don’t know what I was thinking.” “Why the fuck did you tell me?” Michael asked with his back to Chris. “I didn’t want you to find out later on.” Chris told him. Michael turned around. “Get the fuck out.” Michael hissed. Chris just stared at Michael. “You're not serious.” Chris said. “This is my apartment too.” “Fine. I’ll leave.” Michael said. “No.” Chris said getting up and in front of Michael. “I’ll go to the dorms or home.” “Good then.” Michael said. “Michael…is…is this like us taking some time apart?” Chris asked sniffing. “Or is this...” “This is it.” Michael told him. “I don’t want to ever see you again.” Chris opened his mouth in shock. He wanted to say something, but nothing was coming out. “You don’t mean that.” Chris told him. “I said I was sorry.” “So what am I supposed to do? Forgive you and wait until the next time you feel like fucking someone?” Michael asked angry. “Just get the fuck out.” “Fine, Michael!” Chris yelled as he went to their room. Chris started packing his things. He couldn’t believe that he just had broken up with Michael. Michael came into the room and glared at the blond. “Now you are free to go to him.” Michael spat out. “Fuck you, Michael.” Chris told him. “I’m going to the dorms.” “He’s probably a college student too.” Michael pointed out. Chris took a deep breath. “Yeah, he is.” Chris confirmed. Michael bit his lower lip. “But I love you. And I want to be with you.” Chris told him raising his voice. “Were you thinking of me when you fucked him?” Michael asked. “Was it here, in our home?” “No. It was at school. I went to his dorm to study and next thing I know, I’m fucking him. I didn’t plan it. It just happened and I wish I could go back in time and change it. I didn’t think and it felt good and different, but nothing like us. I’m sorry I did that to you. I really love you. I wish you believed me.” Chris said sniffing. “But you really don’t have to and after what I did, I don’t blame you.” Michael took a deep breath and walked away from their room. He didn’t know what to believe or what to do. He couldn’t believe what Chris had told him. He couldn’t stop picturing someone else with his baby. The thought of Chris with someone else just made him sick. But he was hurt and he didn’t want to see Chris, at least for a couple of days until he had a clear mind and knew what he was going to do with his relationship. *** Justin put on his shirt and went down the stairs. He went to the kitchen and poured himself a glass of juice. Then he walked to the living room where Brian was. He watched the brunet for a few minutes with a little smile in his face. “Uh, what the hell are you doing?” Justin asked drinking the last of his juice. Justin walked closer to Brian and smiled. He watched as Brian put his arms up and then down again before repeating the movement. Brian looked at the blond briefly before he looked back at the TV. “Can’t you see?” Brian asked sarcastically as he lifted his arms. “I’m exercising.” Justin looked heavenward and shook his head. He went back to the kitchen to put the glass down and took his car keys. Then he went back to where Brian was. “Don’t overwork yourself, Brian.” Justin told him. “It’s good for the babies.” Brian pointed out. “I know. Just don’t overdo it.” Justin said. “I’m going to go pick up Molly. Are you sure you don’t want to come?” “I’m sure. I don’t want to see your father. I might bitch slap him or something.” Brian told him smiling widely. “I believe you. I’m not taking Liam this time. I think I want to wait just a little.” Justin informed his boyfriend. Brian nodded. “Chris called when you were in the shower.” Brian said. “He asked if he could stay a few days. He says he doesn’t like it in the dorms. I told him yes.” Justin nodded and kissed Brian. “Stop it.” Brian said smiling. “You're ruining my rhythm here.” Justin laughed and shook his head. He hoped Brian did not become obsessed with exercising. He closed the door to the house and left to pick Molly. *** Melanie kissed Lindsay hard. “What’s going on?” Lindsay asked. “Ted accepted.” Melanie said. “Oh.” Lindsay said. “Come on, honey. Be happy. We are going to have a baby.” Melanie said. “It will be great.” Lindsay smiled and nodded. “Okay. You are right.” Lindsay agreed. “We are going to have a beautiful family, baby.” Melanie assured her. Lindsay smiled and nodded. She hugged Melanie and hoped she could get over her sadness. She really had thought she was going to have a baby with Brian. *** “You could have brought him.” Craig said following Justin out of the house. “Later.” Justin told him. “Get in the car, Molly.” Molly quickly moved to get in the car. She closed the door and waited for her brother. “I’m his grandfather.” Craig told him. “You didn’t think about that when you had me locked up.” Justin hissed. “I was doing it for your own good.” Craig told him. “I thought it was for the best.” Justin shook his head. “You threatened Brian with our son. He hasn’t forgotten about that.” Justin told him. “I’m scared of you hurting my kid.” “I would never do that.” Craig assured him. “I had time to think and to see that I was wrong. You had just come out to me and I was so angry and confused.” Justin looked away. “Can I…can I have a picture of him at least?” Craig asked. Justin took a deep breath and nodded. “I’ll send a couple of them back with Molly.” Justin said. “I have to go.” Craig nodded and stayed in that spot as Justin went to his car. Justin got inside and left for his house. “You know, he has changed.” Molly told him. “That or he is pretending really good.” Justin nodded. “How do you know?” Justin asked. “He’s acting like a father should. He asks about my day and my opinions on some things. He doesn’t force me to do anything I don’t want. He sometimes says he loves me and sometimes he tells me what I am doing wrong without screaming like a mad man. He stopped drinking and he treats mom better than ever.” Molly explained. Justin listened to his sister and thought that maybe his father had changed, but still he wasn’t going to believe that easily. *** Justin smiled at Molly and Liam who had both fallen asleep on the sofa. He took his son and carried him to his room. Then he came back and put a blanket on Molly. He walked to his room to see what Brian was doing. “Hey.” Justin said standing in front of Brian. Brian was frowning and cursing under his breath. “Brian, what’s wrong?” Justin asked. “Brian!” Brian looked at Justin like he was some kind of alien. “What’s wrong with you, babe?” Justin asked. “What’s wrong?” Brian roared. “I’ll tell you what’s wrong, Sunshine!” Justin waited patiently. “I have fucking acne.” Brian told him. “I went to see Frederic and you know what he told me? He told me it was fucking normal! Normal during the pregnancy.” Justin took a deep breath. “Brian.” Justin said sweetly. “No!” Brian hissed. “Look at me. I’m a monster.” “I don’t see anything.” Justin told him. “Look at my shoulders. They are covered in fucking acne!” Brian hissed. “It will go away.” Justin assured him. “Do you know that for sure?” Brian asked mad. “Uh, not really, but I’m pretty sure.” Justin said. “Fuck you.” Brian hissed. Justin frowned and ignored the brunet. “Where are you going?” Brian asked. “Away from you.” Justin told him. “You can’t stand the sight of me.” Brian yelled. “Brian.” Justin said going back towards Brian. “I just don’t like you yelling at me.” Brian frowned. “You just don’t want to look at me.” Brian pointed out and crossed his arms. “You are acting like a child.” Justin told him as he kissed Brian on the cheek. “Want to fuck?” Brian licked his lips. “Mmm, is that a yes?” Justin said as he pulled Brian towards the bed. Brian smiled and followed the blond. He took off his shirt and Justin kissed him. Justin started to run his hands all over Brian and then stopped and looked up at Brian with a smile. He kissed the brunet and then his neck. Justin pulled back and looked at Brian’s neck. “What?” Brian asked. “Do I have something there?” Justin opened his mouth to say something, but Brian was already moving away towards the mirror. “Holy Shit!” Brian hissed. “I have acne everywhere.” Justin rolled his eyes and laid back in bed as Brian ranted like a mad man.