Brian’s emotional struggle throughout Season Five.

A QAF take on the traditional office holiday party . . . And you all know how those parties end up, right?

Written for the QAF Gift Exchange 2021

"Can you really think of a reason that Peter would suddenly turn on how he feels about you?" Justin asked, trying to begin the conversation pragmatically. "He knows how your sister is, and she knows, at least to some extent, that the two of you are acquainted now. Don'tyou think she'd have tried every weapon she had if she was running a smear campaign against you?"

"I don't know," Brian said tiredly, rubbing his eyes. "I wouldn't put anything past her."

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When Brian's nephew Peter and his girlfriend Alexis come to spend Christmas in New York, things are off to a great start -- until they're not. Soon, it becomes apparent to everyone that old Kinney family scars run deep.

When you're married to Brian Kinney, you learn to expect surprises.

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Brian surprises Justin with an anniversary gift that far exceeds expectations.

Justin participates in a Secret Santa at work.  Gift Exchange present 2019

Justin and Brian surprise the family with big news on Christmas Eve. Standalone one shot.

No one had been more shocked than Brian when Melanie, of all people, had suggested that, since she didn't really celebrate Christmas, but J.R. was heading to Pittsburgh to be with her dads, perhaps Brian and Justin would rather come to Toronto to have a more subdued celebration with Lindsay and Gus.

"Lindsay never really gets to enjoy the decorations she puts up, since we're rushing around and then traveling during this time," Mel had explained. "I just thought it would be nice if you and Justin wanted to come to our place instead… You know, let Linds and Gus go all out, and then have a nice quiet holiday at home." 

"Quiet" was all Brian needed to hear before he agreed. 

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Brian and Justin travel to Toronto to spend Christmas with a small part of their chosen family.

Last Christmas I gave you my heart, but the very next day you gave it away. Inspired by the song Last Christmas from Wham, also I wrote this after watching Call Me By Your Name.

One shot. Standalone fic. Post-513.

Justin comes home for the holidays. For good.

Plot bunny by BritinManor.

Smut-mas challenge: Twenty-five prompts for twenty-five days; Spend Christmas at Britin with the boys.

A little angst, a little fluff, and lots of Christmas love. Gus style.    

What constitutes a sacrifice when giving a Christmas gift. Written for the tribe's 2012 Holiday Challenge.