Don't Stop Looking for Love

At the End of a Perfect Day

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Brian and Justin were lying in bed all sweaty and sated.

"We really need to get up; it's almost three o'clock and besides, I'm starving,"Justin said.

"You're always starving."

"Yeah but sex takes an awfully lot of energy."

"You're right; I guess I could eat something too. Ever been to Liberty Diner?"

"Yeah, quite a few times; I like the atmosphere there - I can be myself and no one has a problem with it. And there's this woman, a red-head..."

"Debbie."

"Yeah. You know her?"

"Who doesn't know Deb? Sometimes I feel like I know her too well. She's been kinda foster mother to me since I was fifteen so I owe her a lot," Brian said seriously.

"I'm glad she was there for you."

"Me too. Well, enough of that; let's hit the shower so we can leave."

"Sounds like a plan."

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When Brian and Justin entered the diner, Debbie spotted them immediately.

"Well well, isn't it Mr. Wonderful himself! What do we owe this honor?"

"Hello Deb," Brian said and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "We came here to enjoy the gourmet food only Liberty Diner can provide."

"Smartass! And where the hell have you been lately? I haven't seen you around for ages!"

"Busy busy."

"I think I know the reason," she said looking at Justin. "I know I've seen you here before, haven't I?"

"Yeah, I've been here. I'm Justin," Justin said extending his hand to Debbie.

Debbie took the offered hand and pulled Justin into a big hug. "Welcome to the family!"

"Debbie?" Brian tried.

"Huh?"

"Maybe a little less force..."

Debbie let go of Justin, a fact that Justin appreciated, and she said: "I'm sorry sweetie, sometimes I get carried away."

"Sometimes?" Brian asked.

"Oh, shut up! I know a lot of not-so-flattering things about you so if I were you, I'd behave," Debbie warned.

"I'd love to hear about those things," Justin said grinning.

"I thought you were hungry," Brian said.

"I am but a few good stories about you wouldn't hurt either."

"Maybe some other time. I promise," Debbie said and winked at Justin. "So, what will you have?"

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"So, will I see you tomorrow?" Justin asked.

"Sure but it has to be in the evening 'cause I have Gus from morning till afternoon."

"But I can't see you in the evening; I have that family dinner and my mom really sticks to it."

"Oh. I guess we won't be seeing each other tomorrow then." 'Unless... I could ask him... no, that would be too lesbionic...'

Justin glanced at Brian who looked thoughtful.

"Unless you wanna tag along with Gus and me?" Brian blurted out. 'Fuck! I didn't say that, did I?'

Justin looked a bit surprised. "You want me to come with Gus and you?"

"Sure, why not? But if you don't want to..."

"No, I mean it's not that; I'd love to spend time with you two."

Brian sighed internally. "So what's the problem then?"

"I think you should ask Lindz and Mel first. If they agree then I'll come along."

"Why wouldn't they agree?"

"Well they might not like these kinds of surprises. Besides, maybe Gus wants to spend time alone with you."

"And why wouldn't Gus want to spend time with you? I do," Brian said smirking.

Justin smiled. "I still think you should ask."

"Fine, I'll call Lindsay," Brian said and took his cell out of his pocket.

"Hey Lindz, it's me."

"Hi Brian. Don't' tell me you can't take Gus tomorrow, we've waited for this brunch for ages!"

"No, it's not that."

"Good. So what is it?"

"Well I was thinking... do you mind if Justin comes along tomorrow?"

"Aaah, Justin," Lindsay cooed.

"Lindz," Brian warned.

"You really like him, don't you?"

"Haven't we had this conversation already?"

"Well kind of but you didn't admit anything."

"'Cause there's nothing to admit."

Lindsay sighed. "Fine, whatever. You can be so stubborn when you're in luv."

"Lindz."

"Okay okay."

"So, what about tomorrow?"

"Oh yeah, no problem. I'm sure Gus will like it too."

"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow at ten."

"Yeah, see you. Bye!"

"Bye Lindz!"

"Well?" Justin asked.

"You've got a date with two Kinney men tomorrow."

"Great!"

Brian looked at his watch and sighed. "I guess I should be heading home. I have some work to finish by Monday and I think tomorrow is all booked. So, you're ready to go?"

"Yeah, I'm all full. For a while at least."

Brian shook his head. "I just can't believe the amounts of food you can consume."

"It's a talent."

Brian and Justin were almost at the door when Brian turned around. "Bye Deb!"

"Stop right there!"

Brian closed his eyes. 'So near and yet so far away.'

"You haven't been to my Sunday dinners for weeks. Tomorrow you will come."

"But..."

"No buts. And you sweetie, will come too."

"But..."

Debbie furrowed her brows.

"I'm sorry Debbie, I'd love to come but I really can't. I'm having dinner with my family and my mom will kill me if I don't show up."

"Oh, that's okay then but you and your family will join the party next Sunday. How many are there?"

"Umm... three but I don't..."

"I'll see you tomorrow Brian and next Sunday, both of you and also the rest of your family Justin!"

With that said, Debbie disappeared into the kitchen.

"Umm... what just happened?" Justin asked bewildered.

"You got Debbied."

"I did?"

"Yeah. It's something you really can't prevent. Now, let's go."

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Brian parked in front of Justin's building.

"So I'll pick you up around nine thirty?"

"Yeah okay," Justin said and leaned in for a long kiss.

"Mmm... I could always come earlier," Brian said raising a brow.

"We would be so late," Justin stated and gave Brian another kiss. "I'll see you in the morning."

"Yeah," Brian said and watched Justin walk into the building.

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Sunday morning:

Brian saw Justin leaning on the wall and grinned to himself.

"You could've waited inside," Brian said when Justin got in.

"I didn't want to take any risks."

"Am I that dangerous?"

"Yes," Justin said and gave Brian a kiss. "Now, drive!"

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The second Mel opened the door, Gus run into Brian's arms. "Daddy daddy!"

"Someone is excited to see you," Justin said.

"Every man always is."

Justin rolled his eyes at Brian. "You're so modest."

"Daddy, where are we going? Are we going to the park? I want ice cream! And and... Justin!" Gus exclaimed when he saw Justin.

"Hi Gus, are you excited to spend the day with your daddy?"

"Yep. And you too. Are you coming with us? Momma said you would."

"Yeah, I'm coming too."

"Good. Daddy, are we going to the park?"

"We'll see, Sonny Boy," Brian said and put Gus down.

"Gus, come here, let's put your jacket on," Lindsay said.

"What did you give him for breakfast? Candy and soda?" Brian asked looking at Mel.

"Ha haa, he's just excited," Mel said.

"I'm ready!" Gus stated.

"I have a feeling this is gonna be a long day," Brian said.

"Are you sure you're gonna be okay?" Lindsay asked.

"We'll be fine. Besides, I have a professional with me this time."

"So you do. Justin, can you make sure he doesn't do anything stupid?"

"I'm sure Gus can behave," Justin said.

"I was talking about Brian," Lindsay stated.

"Hey!"

Justin laughed. "I promise to take care of him too."

"Okay, we're off!" Brian said and ushered both Gus and Justin out.

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Gus, Brian and Justin had a great day. Gus wanted to see Grandma Debbie so they had lunch at the diner. Afterwards they spent some time at the park and Gus got the ice cream he wanted. Justin enjoyed drawing the two Kinney men, both together and separate. Brian tried his best to act nonchalantly about the day but he realized that the two big smiles were kinda contagious. When the little group was leaving the park, Gus walked between Brian and Justin holding their hands. Gus squealed with delight every time Brian and Justin lifted him up. Gus seemed to have way too much energy but when Brian put him into his car seat, he was asleep in seconds. Brian and Justin took the sleepy camper home and headed home themselves.

"So, wanna come up?" Justin asked when they were at this building.

"What time do you need to be at your mom's?"

"Seven."

Brian looked at his watch. "It's only four thirty... that leaves us a good two hours to spend and I think I have an offer for you that you can't say no to."

Justin grinned and got out of the car, Brian on his heels.

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