Don't Stop Looking for Love

Father and Son

Don't stop looking for love

It can be found, in the strangest places

Just when you've given up

Along comes a miracle that turns

Your life around

So don't stop looking for love

(lyrics by Billy Mann)

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"Kinney."

"Hi Brian, it's Lindsay."

"Hi Lindz, what's up?"

"I need a favor."

"Oh, what kind?"

"Could you pick Gus up from the daycare tomorrow? You know, Mel's in that conference in New York and I really need to go to this meeting that just came up."

"Yeah no problem. What time?"

"At five. I'll pick him up at 9 pm at the latest."

"Okay. Do I need to know something special?"

"No, I'll call the daycare and let them know you'll pick Gus up. And Brian, thanks for doing this on such short notice."

"Well he's my son too, you know."

"Yeah, I know. I have to run now but I'll see you tomorrow evening then."

"Yeah, see you. Bye!"

"Bye!"

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At the daycare center

When Brian got to the daycare center, there were quite a lot of kids in front of the building waiting for their parents. Brian scanned the group but didn't see Gus.

"Daddy!" Gus exclaimed and run towards Brian.

Brian scooped the little boy in his arms. "Hey Sonny Boy! Did you have a nice day?"

"Yeah, we had apple pie for desert. It was sooo good!"

"That's nice."

"Hi."

Brian moved his gaze from Gus to the bluest eyes he'd ever seen. "Hey."

"I guess you're Gus' father."

"Yeah, Brian Kinney." Brian said extending his hand to the blonde.

"Justin Taylor." Justin said shaking Brian's hand. Justin felt a jolt of electricity flowing from the handshake. 'God I'm so easy; a little handshake and I'm all jello.'

"Do you need to see an ID or something?" Brian asked.

Justin smiled. "I don't think that's necessary, I trust Gus' word."

Brian tried to move his attention from the blonde back to Gus. "So Gus, are you ready to go?"

"Yes, I wanna have pizza and milkshake and ice cream!"

"I bet you do! Well, we'll see about that." Brian turned to look at Justin again. "Well I think we're going then."

"Gus, didn't you forget something?" Justin asked.

Gus looked a bit perplexed.

"Your backpack." Justin helped.

"Oh." Gus said. "Daddy, down." Brian put Gus down and Gus fetched his little backpack. "I'm ready now." Gus said proudly.

"Okay, we're off then. It was nice to meet you Justin."

"Yeah, you too."

"Bye Justin." Gus said waving his hand.

"Bye Gus, see you tomorrow."

Brian and Gus walked over to Brian's car and Justin stood on the spot watching them. He couldn't take his eyes off of Brian. Catherine walked to Justin and saw where his eyes were locked.

"I guess you met Brian Kinney."

"Umm…"

She gave a little laugh. "Don't worry, I was like that too when I first met him. He's so fucking hot - especially in those expensive, tailored suits. Too bad he's no good for me but I think you have way better chances."

Justin came out of his little bubble. "Yeah right. He can have anyone he wants, why on earth would he want me? I'm so out of his league."

"Oh come on Jus, you're just as good as he is. You have to give yourself a little credit."

"Yeah yeah, whatever."

"You should ask him out."

Justin huffed. "Yeah right, in my dreams maybe. Besides, Brian Kinney doesn't 'do' dates so there's no point."

"Oh. Well then you should go to Babylon or Woody's or wherever you guys hang around and sweep him of his feet there."

"Christ Cath, what's this all about? Is someone giving you a commission or something?"

"I wish - I could use the money. Anyway Justin, you really need to get laid."

"Catherine!"

"What? It's been two months since Matt."

"So?"

"So it's been two months since you got laid."

"How do you know when I get laid and when I don't? I could've been in the backrooms every night for all you know."

"Well have you?"

"Well no but…"

"No buts. Wait, maybe butts is just what you need."

"Very funny."

"I think you should go for it; you've got nothing to lose."

"Yeah, except my dignity."

"Let me say one thing. With that attitude, you'll get nowhere so you'd better change it."

"Okay, I'll think about it."

"Great! And Justin?"

"Yeah?"

"I want an invitation to your wedding."

"Fuck off!"

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At the Peterson-Marcus residence

"I want Justin!"

"Honey, you see Justin every day. Besides, I thought you liked Katie."

"I like Katie but now I want Justin." Gus said with pleading eyes.

Lindsay sighed. "Okay, I'll call Justin and ask him if he can come. But if Justin can't come, I'll call Katie, okay?" Lindsay knew better than talk about 'babysitting' because Gus had made clear on various occasions that he wasn't 'a baby' anymore.

"Okay."

"Good. You go and play and I make the call."

"Hello, this is Lindsay Peterson-Marcus. Could I talk to Justin Taylor, please?" … Oh, well could you give me his phone number, I really need to speak with him. … Okay, thank you. Goodbye!" Lindsay dialed Justin's number.

"Justin Taylor."

"Hi Justin, it's Lindsay Peterson-Marcus, Gus' mother. You remember me?"

"Sure I remember."

"I'm sorry to bother you in your free time."

"It's okay. Can I help you with something?"

"Umm… yeah. I was wondering if you did any babysitting, I mean in your free time?"

"No, not usually."

"Okay well that's fine then, I won't bother you anymore."

"Wait! Do you need a babysitter? I'd love to come if you need me."

"Would you? I mean we do have a regular babysitter but this time Gus asked especially for you."

"He did?" Justin was a bit surprised.

"Yes he did. He gave me a very pleading look and I just couldn't refuse so I promised to at least ask you."

"Yeah, I've come familiar with that look."

Lindsay and Justin decided that Justin would come to babysit Gus the next day. Lindsay was relieved that Justin agreed to come 'cause she hated disappointing her son.

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