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Chapter 151

Protective Custody

Brian and Justin have to spend an afternoon apart.

Chapter 201

 Quite a Following

Brian wonders why he's being followed.

     

Chapter 251

Book Report

Justin turns to classic literature.

Chapter 152

Seven’s a Crowd

Justin goes on an unexpected shopping trip.

Chapter 202

Volunteers

Brian gets an unexpected job.

Chapter 252

Strange Encounter

Brian has an unexpected guest at lunch.

Chapter 153

Let’s Do It Again

Justin and Brian do some Christmas planning.

Chapter 203

Beautiful Blond Twinks

Brian visits the hospital.

Chapter 253

Challenge

Brian and Justin discuss possible challenges.

Chapter 154

You’re a Good Man

Brian surprises Justin.

Chapter 204

Recapitulation

Brian and Justin discuss Brandon's recovery.

Chapter 254

Roamin' Around

Brian and Justin decide not to attend a party.

Chapter 155

Christmas Traditions

Brian and Justin discuss Christmases yet to come.

Chapter 205

Cold Turkey

Justin prepares a Thanksgiving meal.

Chapter 255

Little White Lies

Brian and Justin dine in an unusual place.

Chapter 156

An Unexpected Celebration

Brian and Justin improvise successfully on New Year’s Eve.

Chapter 206

Field Trip

Gus’ class needs chaperones for a field trip.

Chapter 256

Give me a Ring Sometime

Justin has news and then some suspicions.

Chapter 157

Cousins

Brian and Justin are both surprised.

Chapter 207

It’s That Time Again

Abelard is coming to town.

Chapter 257

Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

Brian and Justin make Halloween preparations.

Chapter 158

Power Struggle

Brian and Justin discuss going to the movies.

Chapter 208

I Can Do It

Brian takes on some of the Christmas responsibilities.

Chapter 258

Wise Counsel

 Justin wonders about a revelation.

 

Chapter 159

Twins

Brian helps Justin make a decision.

Chapter 209

Yes,There Is a Santa Claus

Brian and Justin discuss Gus’ party and other Christmas things.

Chapter 259

Aftermath

 Brian and Justin discuss the Halloween activities.       

Chapter 160

Surprises

Brian makes good on a threat and surprises Justin.

    

Chapter 210

Surprises for Christmas

Christmas isn't over till it's over.

   

Chapter 260

Without a Trace

 Television gives Brian and Justin something to talk.

Chapter 161

Let Me Count the Ways

Justin looks for a way to confess to Brian.

Chapter 211

Double Take

The guys plan for New Year's Eve.

Chapter 261

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Brian and Justin experience an unexpected coincidence.

Chapter 162

Help

Brian and Justin discuss Valentine's Day gifts.

Chapter 212

Anybody Can Ski

Brian and Justin plan another ski trip.

Chapter 262

Some New Ideas

Justin and Brian make some new Christmas plans.

Chapter 163

Not Available in Stores

Brian and Justin discuss horror movies.

Chapter 213

Oh Mother Machree

Brian and Justin get an out-of-the-ordinary invitation.

 Chapter 263

Doing the Details

Brian and Justin discuss holiday activities.

Chapter 164

Made For Each Other

A wedding brings back memories for Brian.

Chapter 214

Am I Getting Old

Brian and Justin wonder if their relationship is changing.

Chapter 264

Caroling Caroling

Brian and Justin visit Michael and Ben.

Chapter 165

The Sky's the Limit

Justin wants to postpone talking about a trip with Brian.

Chapter 215

Tune In Again Next Year

Brian and Justin discuss soap opera.

Chapter 265

The Spirit of Christmas

Justin does a good deed with Brian's help.

Chapter 166

Gay Divorce

Justin needs some reassurance.

Chapter 216

The Path Not Taken

Justin’s meeting with an old friend brings some introspection.

Chapter 266

Traditions

Brian and Justin deal with a lack of snow on Christmas.

Chapter 167

A St. Patrick's Day Surprise

Some inexpected guests at the St. Patrick?s Day celebration.

 

Chapter 217

Up in the Air

Brian wants to be alone with Justin.

 

Chapter 267

Looking Both Ways

Brian and Justin discuss some after-Christmas activities.

         

Chapter 168

Paper Roses

Brian and Justin talk about anniversaries.

Chapter 218

What's Ahead?

Brian and Justin discuss future activities.

Chapter 268

Lack of Resolution

Brian and Justin welcome the New Year in typical fashion.

         

Chapter 169

Just the Way You Are

Brian and Justin discuss body building.

 

Chapter 219

Walking the Dog

Mikey is better than Brian at something.

 

Chapter 269

Silver Skates

Brian celebrates a new account in an unusual way.

Chapter 170

Mismatched

Justin gets a surprise.

 

Chapter 220

Mistaken Identity

Eavesdropping leads to misunderstanding.

 

Chapter 270

A New Twist

Justin develops a new skill.

Chapter 171

Taking Orders

Brian and Justin discuss Easter candy.

Chapter 221

It Can't Be

Plans for St. Patrick's Day.

Chapter 271

Beautiful Music

Brian saves Justin some trouble.

Chapter 172

Here's Looking at You, Kid

Brian and Justin discuss smiles.

Chapter 222

Holy Moses

Justin does some repair work.

Chapter 272

The Fat Lady Has Sung

Brian and Justin discuss the night's activities.

Chapter 173

Monsters Inc.

Brian and Justin explore their relationship.

Chapter 223

I Remember It Well

Brian is having memory lapses.

Chapter 273

Good Housekeeping

The housekeeper retires.

Chapter 174

Speaking of the Devil

Brian and Justin discuss the Faust legend.

Chapter 224

Egged On

Brian and Justin discuss some changes for Easter.

Chapter 274

It's Got To Be Love

Brian has some ideas about Valentine's Day.

Chapter 175

Numero Uno

Justin and Brian return to a famliar place.

Chapter 225

In Season

Justin has to find something to do on a Saturday.

Chapter 275

Let It Snow If It Wants To

A big snowfall allows for outdoor activities.

Chapter 176

Lions and Tigers and Bears

Justin wants to go to the circus.

Chapter 226

Nobody's Perfect

Brian and Justin discuss what they might change about each other.

Chapter 276

One Too Many

Justin goes to a party by himself.

Chapter 177

Primal Scream

Brian gets an ear-ache.

Chapter 227

Dressing Down

Justin decides to buy some new clothes.

Chapter 277

On the Air

Brian gets some media attention.

Chapter 178

Not Over Till It's Over

Things work out differently than Brian had hoped.

   

Chapter 228

Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding

Brian and Justin discuss weddings.

Chapter 278

Turning Heads

Brian gives Justin an unexpected present.

Chapter 179

Playing Games

Justin suspects that Brian is playing mind games.

Chapter 229

Party Favors

Brian and Justin do some planning together.

Chapter 279

Did I Do That?

Some new plans for St.  Patrick's Day.

Chapter 180

Edgy

Brian and Justin discuss their lifestyle.

Chapter 230

Lonely

Brian wonders why Justin is late getting home.

 Chapter 280

Hares and Bears

Justin gets help for the Easter Bunny.

Chapter 181

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Brian and Justin discuss a new production at the Institute.

Chapter 231

A Hairy Problem

Brian and Justin are happy that they can talk about anything.

 Chapter 281

Not As Easy As It Looks

Brian tries something new.

Chapter 182

Taking a Chance on Love

Justin learns something about his relationship with Brian.

Chapter 232

Appreciation

Brian and Justin discuss household tasks.

 Chapter 282

Wanted Poster

Ethan is playing a benefit concert.

Chapter 183

How Surprised Were You?

Brian and Justin review their Fourth of July activities.

 

Chapter 233

I'd Know You Anywhere

Brian and Justin expect an out-of-town visitor.

 

Chapter 283

What I Want to Hear

Justin paints in two genres.

Chapter 184

Ah Sweet Mystery

Brian and Justin watch an old MGM musical.

 

Chapter 234

New Connections

Brian and Justin become advisers.

 

Chapter 284

Where Do I Stand?

 Brian decides to attend a concert to Justin's surprise.

Chapter 185

Getting A Head

Brian and Justin discuss a night out.

 

Chapter 235

Rock-A-Bye My Baby

Brian's going on a trip without Justin .

 

Chapter 285

Division

 Brian and Justin decide to solve somebody else's problem.

Chapter 186

Fun At the Amusement Park

Something new at the gay and lesbian picnic.

 

Chapter 236

In a Cage

Brian and Justin see parallels.

 

Chapter 286

Solution

 Brian and Justin solve a problem for their friends.

Chapter 187

Brave, Courageous and Bold

Justin and Brian discuss what to wear to a costume party (when Gale plays Earp).

 

Chapter 237

The Fourth of What

Brian and Justin make new plans for the Fourth of July.

 

Chapter 287

I Bet One of Them Was Gay

 Brian and Justin conjecture about an old Hollywood musical.

Chapter 188

Where's the Fire?

Brian and Justin discuss a new fireplace.

 

Chapter 238

Seek and Ye Shall Find

There's going to be a scavenger hunt.

 

Chapter 288

I Want to Hold Your Hand

Justin wonders where the romance has gone.

Chapter 189

Quo Vadis?

Brian wants Justin to go on a trip with him.

 

Chapter 239

On the Waterfront

Brian and Justin take a river cruise.

 

Chapter 289

Boyfriends

Justin and Brian solve the same problem twice. 

Chapter 190

Bargains

Brian tries to curb Justin's search for bargains.

 

Chapter 240

Sink or Swim

Brian and Justin are ready to go down with the ship.

 

Chapter 290

Guilt

Justin and Brian deal with guilt feelings.

Chapter 191

As Old As You Feel

Brian gets an unwanted invitation.

 

Chapter 241

Don't Go There

Brian and Justin return to Babylon.

 

Chapter 291

Wheeling and Dealing

Brian and Justin discuss dog races, laundry detergent and classical music.

Chapter 192

Turning the Tables

Justin and Brian exchange surprises.

Chapter 242

Fun and Games

Complications at the picnic.

Chapter 292

Square Deal

Justin reveals another hidden talent.

Chapter 193

Devio(u)sity

Justin explains why he is sometimes devious (directly follows Turning the Tables)

 

Chapter 243

What a Picnic

Brian and Justin discuss a surprise party.

 

Chapter 293

All Squared Away

Brian and Justin relive an experience.

Chapter 194

Cross Words

Brian finishes something that Justin started.

 

Chapter 244

For Pete's Sake

Brian goes to a little league baseball game.

 

Chapter 294

The Wise Old Owl

Justin seeks advice from Brian.

Chapter 195

Isn't It Romantic?

Justin aims for a romantic evening.

 

Chapter 245

Fancy Meeting You Here

A wedding present for Cynthia's cousin brings some memories.

 

Chapter 295

Elementary, My Dear Justin

Justin watches an old movie without Brian.

Chapter 196

Strange Music

Brian and Justin consider the future.

 

Chapter 246

Too Much Hot Air

Justin wins a strange prize.

 

Chapter 296

Long Distance Please

Justin is disappointed.

Chapter 197

 Position Unwanted

Justin helps Brian land an account.

 

Chapter 247

Labor of Love

Brian and Justin make unusual Labor Day plans.

 

Chapter 297

The Fourth and So Forth

Brian has a Fourth of July surprise for Justin.

Chapter 198

 It's History

Brian and Justin discuss George Washington.

 

Chapter 248

Who Needs Close Friends?

An apartment comes vacant in Brian's building.

 

Chapter 298

Taking the Fifth

Brian has a Fourth of July surprise for Justin.

Chapter 199

 Irreconcilable Differences

Justin reacts to some surprising news.

 

Chapter 249

My Fair Baby

Brian and Justin discuss Malcolm's new project.

 

Chapter 299

The Good Citizen

Brian gets summoned for jury duty.

Chapter 200

 That's Scary

A few changes in the Halloween celebration.

 

Chapter 250

The Gang's All Here - Maybe

Brian accepts an unexpected offer.

 

Chapter 300

Sordid Pasts

Brian and Justin discover a real coincidence.

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