109 recap

Oct 06, 2004 00:08

First, of course:



Thank you so much claireyfairy1 for giving me secure and stable webspace for the caps! I *so* owe you, sweetie. ♥

Also, thanks again to paddies for the caps. My next 'big buy' will be a new laptop, I swear.

1. Adopt-a-trick? (01:34-02:51)

Woody’s. The four boys playing pool. Michael’s in a hurry, he’s about to meet Dr David. Brian wants to know why the doc won’t come to Woody’s, and Michael replies: Uhm… because he doesn’t like me friends?. Which makes Brian wonder: does the good doc has any friends of his own?

Michael: “Yeah, sure he has friends.”
Brian: “Have you ever met any?”
Michael: “Uhm, no.”
Brian: “Maybe he doesn’t want you to.”
Justin: “Hey there.”
Michael: “Well. At least his friends are his own age.”
Brian: “What are you doing here? I thought it was a school night.”
Justin: “You’re here.”



Watch Brian drink my favourite beer. Awwww.

Brian: “I’m a grown up.”
Justin: “Barely.”
Brian: “Go home.”
Justin, whispering/mouthing: “Nooooo…”





Hehe. Teasing little twink. However, Justin turns and leaves for the moment. Michael, of course, is not amused.

Michael: “So what is this, ‘adopt-a-trick’? First, he’s a one night stand, now he’s moved in.”
Brian: “It’s only temporary.”
Michael: “Until he grows up?”
Brian: “Until I figure out what to do with him.”

2. My daddy, your daddy (04:44-06:41)

Some more Brian/Justin domesticity. Brian comes home. Apparently he went shopping and guess what - GROCERIES, not clothes. Unless he stores his Prada shirts in the fridge, that is. Anyway, he comes home and Justin’s on the phone, talking to his mother and checking the situation at the Taylor household. Craig is still mad and has no intention to apologize to anyone, in other words: the circumstances haven’t changed and Justin won’t come home. He looks a bit shaken as he puts the receiver down. And Brian looks worried.





Brian: “You know, it’s, uh, really not worth crying about.”
Justin: “I wasn’t crying. Just my allergies.”



Awwww.



They're both too cute for words.

Brian: “Your father’s an asshole who treats you like shit. He practically killed me. I say: forget about him.”
Justin: “But he’s my dad. I mean, could you forget about your father?”
Brian: “I already did. A long time ago.”
Justin: “You mean you never see him or talk to him?”
Brian: “What for?”
Justin: “Just to hang out, to be together.”
Brian: “Yeah. Just because he’s got my mother pregnant doesn’t mean that there’s some special bond between us. He served his purpose. That’s all he was good for.”
Justin: “I can never feel that way about my dad.”
Brian: “Well, then you’ll always be hurt.”

Interesting revelations here. Not only do we learn that Brian Kinney is not the walking divine creation we assumed he was - no, he was conceived like every other mortal human being. *gasps* We also can’t fail to notice that Justin’s not the only one who has some issues with his father. But we’ll meet Jack Kinney soon enough, no need to bring him up already (god, no pun, ew).

The phone rings again, Justin picks up: It’s Lindsay. She sounds upset. And that is because:

3. Gus is sick (11:48-12:25)

Brian rushes to the hospital where he meets an aggravated Melanie. Lindsay and Gus are already with the doctor, but Melanie was left behind: she has no papers to state that she’s Gus parent or legal guardian. For some rare few moments, the worry about Gus makes Mel and Brian bond against the homophobic cunt aka nurse and her fucking bureaucracy. In the end, only Brian goes to see after Gus, though.

4. Plotting at the gym (12:36-14:17)

The boys at the gym. Brian whines a bit about his son being a drama queen already (insert witty comment about genes and all that here), but Michael tops him (SO not literally, hello???) by telling about his own crisis: Dr Dave has arranged a dinner party and Michael’s about to meet some of his friends. Sophisticated people. Uh oh. Luckily (?) Ted and Emmett offer to help him Pygmalion-style. Meanwhile, Emmett is dealing with some kind of new friend on his own. His Cyber-Alter-Ego randomly appears and works hard on turning nelly bottom Emmett into the reckless stud he pretends to be in some chat-rooms. In the end, Emmett will gain confidence and a nice fuck as reward.



A Kinney workout?



Awwwww.

5. Miss Manners says (15:33-17:20)

Even more Brian/Justin domesticity. Brian changes a light-bulb...



...while Justin’s playing Gameboy (sadly, the Nintendo kind).



But well, it’s not really domesticity, for the other boys are there, too. But it’s still kinda couple-ish. So the guys are preparing Michael for his big dinner, Pretty-Women-style. You know, which fork for which course and all that. Turns out that Michael has no clue about anything and Justin’s the most sophisticated of them. Hilarious ensemble scene, so I’ll type it down.

Emmett: “Miss Manners says, always be sure to compliment the hostess.”
Michael: “I am the hostess.”
Brian: “And you look lovely.”
Emmett: “Alright, now… which fork’s for salad?”
Justin: “Go from the outside in.”
Brian: “Eh, I thought you were studying for your calculus exam.”
Justin: “I’m taking a break.”
Brian: “Get back to work.”
Emmett: “Now where’s the bread plate?”
Justin: “On your left.”
Emmett: “Water glass?”
Justin: “On your right.”
Michael: “Well. As long as I only have salad, bread and water, I’m all set.”
Ted: “Now, topics of conversation. Uh… stay clear of religion because you never know where anybody stands. Avoid politics like the plague. And, uh… you should probably steer clear of the economy as well.”
Brian: “Well, so far he should have no trouble. Mikey has never talked about religion, politics or the market in his life.”
Michael: “Well, what do I talk about?”
Justin: “Movies are always a safe bet if you want to appear current without sounding controversial.”
Michael: “I saw X-Men six times.”
Justin *snorts*
Ted: “Yeah. Somehow I suspect that won’t wow the art house crowd.”
Brian: “Look, you’re making too a big deal out of it. You show up, you talk, you eat.”
Michael: “But these are David’s best friends! You know, I wanna to make a good impression.”
Emmett: “And you will! You just have to remember a few simple rules. Utensils, outside in.”
Ted: “Don’t talk about anything that matters.”
Brian: “Don’t talk with your mouth full.”
Michael: “Well, what if I burp?”
Justin: “Just cover your mouth with your napkin and say ‘excuse me’ to no one in particular.”



Huh? *lol*

Ted: “Just be yourself you won’t have anything to worry about.”
Michael: “I just know that somehow, someway, I’m going to fuck up.”
Brian: “You see, that’s what he means. Be yourself.”

6. My son, your son (17:20-19:24)

The most Brian/Justin couple-ish thing yet: they go over to Mel and Lindsay for tea and cookies. Yes, you got that right. Some kind of parents’ meeting or what? Mel and Lindsay on one side, Brian, Justin and Gus on the other. Awwww. Big happy family. Gus is a lucky one. At first, they all bitch about the homophobic nurse, but when Lindsay tries to lure Justin away, Brian notices something’s up. And it is: Melanie and Lindsay want him to give up his parental rights so Melanie can petition to become Gus’s legal guardian. Apparently, the three of them have talked about this before Gus was born, but it’s news to Justin, who is shocked.

Justin: “No way! He’s Gus’s dad!”
Lindsay: “No one’s denying that. We know you’ll always be part of his life. In the same way we’ll always be part of each other’s.”
Brian: “You don’t have to convince me, just tell me where to sign.”
Justin: “What?”
Melanie: “Aw.”
Justin: “You mean you’re actually gonna do it?”
Melanie: “Justin!”
Brian: “He’ll be better off. What do I have to do?”
Melanie: “Sign some papers. I’ll have them drawn up…”
Justin: “You can’t.”
Brian: “Would you stay out of this?”
Justin: “You’re his father!”
Brian: “And I’m teaching him a lesson. Don’t count on your old man.”



7. A boy needs a father (22:00-23:57)

Back at the loft. And even more Brian/Justin domesticity, I swear this episode his killing me. Picture this: Justin’s showering, Brian’s in the bath, too. He’s shaving and testing Justin’s French vocabulary at the same time. The sweetness.



This must be what heaven is like. Or something close to it.



One more, because my, Randy does have a nice ass.

Once Justin’s done showering, he joins Brian and starts shaving, too. Nobody really knows exactly what he shaves but it looks cute so, hey, no complains.



Justin is still annoyed with Brian’s apparently non-existent fatherly sentiments. Because he’s got the gift of seeing behind Kinney’s façade.

Justin: “I don’t believe you. I was there the night Gus was born. I saw you give him a kiss…”
Brian: “Not everyone’s cut out to be a father.”
Justin: “Well, then what are you gonna tell him someday when he’s old enough why you didn’t want him?”
Brian: “I’ll tell him the truth. These two dykes I knew wanted a kid really bad, so I jerked off into a cup.”
Justin: “That’s not all there is to it. A boy needs a father. Believe me, I know.”



Brian: “Yeah, you haven’t had a father for almost two weeks.”
Justin: “Even if he gets angry, even if he’s not always there, it’s better than not having one at all.”
Brian: “Yeah, don’t be so sure.”



Justin: “Your father must have loved you. He pro…[sic] He didn’t know how to show it.”
Brian: “Yeah, he knew how to show it all right, especially if he had a few.”

Apart from this sudden insight into what must be an awful childhood in the Kinney family, I think both Gale and Randy slipped here: first, Gale drops the towel, then, Randy slips. But, awww. The cuties. And they save the scene, so what.

Anyway, Brian’s got enough and gets ready to leave.

Justin: “I thought you were gonna help me.”
Brian: “If you want help, call your father.”

Ouch.

8. Family men (28:33-31:59)

Brian’s walking down the street, heading towards… what seems like a hall or centre or something. Country music and old men playing poker. And guess what, Jack Kinney’s among them. So Brian does meet up with his old man, since Jack doesn’t seem to be too surprised of his son showing up. And we get to know why. Jack says he’s short and Brian gives him an envelope full of money - he came prepared. They drink and chat. Jack tells Brian not to work to hard: he still needs his time for the ladies. We already know that Brian never came out to his parents, so no big surprise here. Brian tells him he does, and Jack warns him not to overdo it or the ladies will tie him down. Nice image. Uhm.

Anyway, Brian says there’s nothing to worry about, he can handle this.



Jack: “You know, you and me, we’re a lot alike.”
Brian: “We are.”
Jack: “We weren’t meant to settle down. Sometimes I look in the mirror and Jack Kinney, you dumb son of a bitch, you should’ve never been a family man.”
Brian: “Then why did you? Why did you marry mom? Why did you have me?”
Jack: “Jesus, you’re a smart kid, you mean you never figured it out?”

Asshole. Brian’s about to walk out, but Jack calls him back (Sonny Boy, Sonny Boy, btw, the same pet name Brian uses for Gus) and asks him to stay. Brian does to have another drink with his old man.

9. It never changes (37:17-40:08)

It’s late and somebody’s knocking at Michael’s door. Michael’s dinner, btw: he did fuck it up, after all, by blurting out that one of David’s friends gave him crabs at a white party. Anyway, the knocking. It’s Brian, royally drunk.

Michael: “Oh shit, you went to see your dad.”

Michael leads Brian to the bedroom and undresses him.





Brian’s really done and babbles about the poker match. Michael finally lies Brian down and crawls up behind him, spooning him.

Brian: “You should have heard him. How's my successful son? I'm a little short of cash. I never should have been a family man.”
Michael: “That’s ancient history. Now go to sleep.”
Brian, sniffing, voice breaking: “It never changes. Not his bullshit. Not his life.”
Michael: “When are you going to learn? That's all he is. That's all he can be.”
Brian cries.





Awwwwwwwwwwwwww. :((

10. I changed my mind (41:56-43:31)

Brian at Mel and Lindsay’s, ready to sign the papers. First, the pen doesn’t work. Next, Gus, lying in a cradle on the table, cries. Brian looks to the papers, to Gus, back to the papers. And then, he takes Gus out of the cradle and says it - that he changed his mind and won’t sign the papers. Although Lindsay is sad and Melanie reminds him of their agreement, Brian declines. He won’t give up his kid: Isn’t that right, Sonny Boy?

And because Brian and Gus is one of the cutest thing ever, here be three caps. Swoon with me:







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That's it for today.

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