SHORT NOTE: About four month have passed. Ted's back together with Blake, Emmett has a new boyfriend and the adoption was approved, so Hunter became Michael's and Ben's legal son. I apologize for the lack of B/J scenes in this ep, but I guess the following episode will make up for it. Anyways, I hope you’ll enjoy this one nevertheless. Let me know what you think. QUEER AS FOLK EPISODE 6.08 – FAMILY TIES Original Posting date: 07-08-07 ORIGINAL SERIES CREATED BY RON COWEN & DANIEL LIPMAN WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY CLEVERDEVIL ========================== DISCLAIMER: ========================== “QUEER AS FOLK” and other related entities are owned, ™ and © by Cowlip Productions, SJ2 Entertainment, Tony Jonas Productions, QAF III Productions, Dufferin Gate Productions Inc. and Celebrity Public Relations in association with Showtime Networks Inc. All Rights Reserved. This fanfic is posted here without their permission, approval, authorization or endorsement. For Entertainment purposes only. No infringement intended. ========================== TRANSFICTIONSCRIPT: ========================== MAIN THEME: CUE THE PULSE TO BEGIN FADE IN: INT. BABYLON - EVENING Close up of cracking whip. The camera widens up and we see the drag queen Sheba a.k.a. Queen of Babylon, wearing a black latex cat suit in combination with stiletto heel boots and a red wig done in a long ponytail. She's standing on a chariot, which is pulled to the center of the stage by four muscular men in harnesses. They're only wearing g-strings made of cotton cloth and their skin is glistening with oil. Sheba draws the reins and commands them to stop. SHEBA (turning towards the audience) Good evening, Masters and Slave boys. Welcome to the annual Leather Ball 2005. The camera pans over the cheering crowd. They're all dressed for the occasion. A lot of leather pants, some exposing the soft skin of the wearer's butt, leather g-strings, jackets, caps, harnesses and collars, earrings and nipple rings - probably also some cock rings. It seems like Slings & Eros had a clearance sale. SHEBA In my capacity as tonight's hostess I'd like to inform you that crosses and slings can be found (pointing in the mentioned directions) in the lounge and the backroom. (The crowd cheers, but Sheba motions them to quiet down) Slave Drivers and Dungeon Masters are requested to set their equipment in working order. So in that respect: (raising her whip) Let the whipping begin! The audience answers with affirmative applause. Music sets in: Massiv - Who Am I. Sheba cracks her whip, which gets the boys moving. The angle changes, we see the chariot leaving from above. Three slave boys appear from the left, pulling an old-fashioned cart with a big St. Andrews Cross onto the stage. They're instructed by a black-haired guy, who's got an Egyptian touch. He's wielding a cat-o'-nine-tails. Change to Emmett, leaning on the parapet of the gallery. He straightens up and looks at Ted, who has put his arm around Blake shoulders. They're watching the scene with interest. This time Ted dared to put on a leather outfit composed of pants, a jacket and a black shirt, although his pants don't display his butt like Emmett's do. Blake's wearing a black lycra shirt in combination to his leather pants. EMMETT (pointing at the slave driver) Maybe I should apply. I'd love to be punished by him. His whip's looking impressive. TED I thought you wouldn't after last time. BLAKE (with an interested look at Emmett) What happened? EMMETT It was a simple misunderstanding. (screws up his face) He mixed up the code words. TED (laughing) You could've fried eggs on your ass. EMMETT (raises his hands) Don't remind me. I wasn't able to sit down for a week. Ted and Blake exchange a look and laugh. Emmett takes it good-humoredly. BLAKE I'll go, get us some drinks. (to Emmett) A Cosmo? EMMETT (giving him a friendly smile) That would be fabulous, thanks. Blake gives Ted a peck on the lips and turns to leave. Ted watches him go, while Emmett leans on the parapet and takes a look at the stage again. A brunette, muscular slave boy is getting tied to the cross. TED (placing himself next to Emmett) I'm glad to see the two of you finally getting along with each other. EMMETT (looking at Ted over his shoulder) He's not such a bad guy, actually. I guess I did him wrong more than just once. And apart from that I always wanted you to be happy. Now you are. TED (touched) You are a wonderful person, Emmett Honeycutt. (He puts his hand on Emmett's shoulder blade) I couldn't think of a better and more faithful friend than you. EMMETT (frowning) Oh, don't say that. It makes me feel like I was a Golden Retriever. TED (amused) Don't worry. You're not hairy enough to be mistaken for a dog. EMMETT Thanks, Teddy. I knew the use of depilatory would pay off one day. (changing the topic) Anyway, everything seems to be fine between you and Blake. TED (vaguely) Well, we take it slow. EMMETT (raising his brows in disbelief) You are back together for almost four month. Don't tell me you didn't do it since then. TED (straightens up) Not everything is about sex. (Emmett gives him a doubtful look. Ted sighs. Smiling) We're doing just fine. EMMETT I'm glad to hear that. He comes to lean with his back against the parapet. In the background the slave boy is getting a good whipping by the Egyptian looking slave driver. Back to the boys. Ted spots a familiar face among the crowd. TED (pointing at a tall, blond guy wearing leather pants and straps around his upper arms) Hey, isn't that your Nordic Adonis? EMMETT (turning to look) Jannis? TED Is there more than one Swedish guy you've been dating for the last two month? EMMETT (with a slight, dreamy expression on his face) Actually he's half Swedish, half Greek. A very appealing combination. (Getting serious) It's strange. I thought he wouldn't come out here tonight. When I called him today he said he wouldn't want to be caught dead participating in an event like this. TED (surprised) Really? I got the impression he's a cheerful, charming guy, who likes to go out dancing. EMMETT Oh, he's a sweetheart. (taking a look at Jannis, who's cheering with the crowd) Really. (He turns to Ted and shrugs) It's just that he's been acting a bit strange lately. TED (screwing up his face) Did he start collecting toenails? EMMETT (disgusted) Uh, gross. No, he just seems to be a little confused sometimes. For example, one time I called him and he acted like I was a complete stranger. He even hung up, but denied it afterwards. Another time I left a message on his answering machine telling him to meet me here, but he didn't show up. When I asked him the next day, he said he didn't get any messages from me. TED (concerned) Is he doing drugs? EMMETT Just some E once in a while. (He shrugs) Anyway, if his sexual performance stays on the current level I'm more than willing to accept a little weirdness… A muscular guy with short black hair and copper skin enters the stage and catches Emmett's eye. He's wearing leather pants and a harness, his whip is sticking in his belt like a gun. EMMETT Wow, this is Ferris Mitchell, Mr. Leather 2003. I thought he doesn't perform anymore. How did Brian get him to? TED Stuart made the contact. (with a look at the crowded dance floor) I guess Brian will be pleased when he sees tonight's takings. EMMETT When is he going to be back in town? TED Tomorrow. We see the boys looking down from above. Change to the stage. The slave driver steps aside and makes way for Ferris, who takes the whip out of his belt. He approaches his eagerly waiting victim. Close up of the straps hitting the reddened skin. CUT TO: EXT. MEL'S AND LINDZ' PLACE - TORONTO - EVENING A single car is rolling down the lane, which is illuminated by the light of the lampposts. A woman leaves her house on the other side of the street to take her dog for a walk. The camera slowly pans over the street, the sidewalk and a lawn up to a house. Change to the front porch. Brian's leaning with his elbows on the parapet next to one of the wooden beams and is smoking a cigarette. There's an ashtray to his left. He slowly exhales the smoke and watches it floating away. Light falls on him as the front door opens and we hear somebody approaching. It's Lindsay. She settles herself next to Brian, their shoulders touch. Brian turns to look at her. LINDSAY (smiling) Gus had a wonderful week with you. The only thing he's talking about is becoming a great soccer star like his daddy. BRIAN (takes a drag from his cigarette) I didn't even get beyond the college team. LINDSAY (giving him a nudge with her shoulder) But I bet a lot of guys let you enter their penalty area. BRIAN (exhales the smoke) Some. (smirking) I have a knack when it comes to handling balls. She gives a little laugh, but after a short moment the expression on her face gets serious. LINDSAY I'm glad you could spare the time. He was asking for you a lot lately. BRIAN (turning his face away from her - with a tensed voice) I'd like to see him more often too, but I'm not exactly living around the corner. LINDSAY (looking at him - sounding almost guilty) I know. (She heaves a deep sigh and straightens up) I didn't imagine it to be like this. The neighbors are weird, the job is more time-consuming than I thought and Mel's completely frustrated. BRIAN (looking at her over his shoulder) I wouldn’t worry because if her. Being unsatisfied and bitching about everything makes her happy. LINDSAY (half-smiling, half-frowning at him) Brian. (She leans against a beam) It's not only about her. I've sworn to myself I'll always have time for Gus. Now I'm barely at home. BRIAN (lowers his head and stares down at the lawn - quietly) He's growing pretty fast. (He takes a last drag from his cigarette and stubs it out in the ashtray) Jerking off in that cup was one of the best things I ever did. Lindsay studies him with a soft expression in her eyes. Brian still isn't looking at her. LINDSAY Do you remember the night Gus was born? (Brian lifts his head) His hands and feet were so tiny. I will never forget that incredible feeling when I held him in my arms for the first time. (He gives her a knowing smile. They fall silent for a moment and just look at each other, until Lindsay remembers something else) You spared him being called Abraham for the rest of his life. BRIAN Actually Justin did. LINDSAY (gives a short nod) Right… It’s too bad that he couldn’t come. BRIAN He had some pictures to finish for the owner of a Greek restaurant. LINDSAY (looking at him) How are things between the two of you? BRIAN (straightens up and leans against the beam opposite Lindsay) We're still happily non-married. LINDSAY I'm glad to hear that. (frowning) I think. The front door opens. We hear the sound of little feet on the wooden floor of the porch, approaching quickly. Brian and Lindsay exchange a smile but don't turn to look, until Gus jumps into the picture, clasping Brian's leg with his little arms. He's wearing his pajamas and slippers. GUS Boo! LINDSAY (gasps in feigned surprise) Oh! What was that? BRIAN (looking down at Gus, who's grinning up at him) Looks like a little night owl. (He bends down, lifts the boy up and places him on the parapet. Holding Gus by the hips) Shouldn't you be in bed, Sonny boy? GUS (dangling his feet) I can't sleep. (giving Brian puppy eyes) Can you read me a bedtime story? LINDSAY (steps next to Brian and strokes Gus' hair) How about Sleeping Beauty? Gus frowns at her and bends his head a bit to the left. GUS (touching Brian's arm) Daddy, pleeease. BRIAN (in a serious voice) I forgot my reading-glasses at home. Gus wrinkles his brows and is about to pout, when Brian starts smirking. GUS (with a merry smile) You're fibbing. I don't believe you. MEL Don't worry, Sweetie. He can borrow mine. Brian and Lindsay turn to look. Melanie is leaning against the doorframe and watching them. She seems to be relaxed on the outside, but her eyes give away that it's not easy for her seeing the three of them together like this. Brian looks at his son, turns up his nose and shakes his head. Gus starts mirroring this reaction immediately. MEL (straightens up) We should get inside. It's late and Gus should have been asleep two hours ago. LINDSAY (nods - addressing Brian) It's cold and he's only wearing his pajamas. BRIAN (gently nudging Gus' chest with his index finger) We should listen to your mommies. (The boy giggles) Come on. (He turns his back towards him and bends forward) All passengers take their seats, please. (Gus puts his arms around his neck, while Brian takes hold of his legs. Over his shoulder) Did you fasten your seatbelt? GUS (nodding) Yes. BRIAN (straightens up) Perfect. (He moves Gus in the right position with a little push. Walking inside) Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our flight from front porch to first floor. Lindsay follows them. As she reaches Mel, she puts his arm around her waist and gives her a gentle kiss on the lips. The expression on Mel's face softens. She closes the door. Change to the inside. Brian is carrying Gus upstairs, who's imitating the rotor of a helicopter. The girls are watching them from the lower end of the staircase, hands still around each other's waists. MEL (shaking her head) You know, it never ceases to amazes me that as soon as he's with Gus, he becomes this totally different person. LINDSAY (looks her in the eyes and smiles) That's what children do. They find the best in us. Change to Gus' room. Brian approaches the bed, Gus somehow manages to wriggle his feet out of the slippers and let them drop on the floor. BRIAN (comes to a halt in front of the bed) We've reached our destination. Thanks for flying with Kinney Air. Please get off the plane now. (Gus clings onto him and shakes his head. Brian shrugs) Well then, we should let the cleaning team take care of this. He takes him by his shoulders, lifts the giggling boy over his head and lets him gently drop down on the mattress, only to start tickling him immediately. Gus is lying on his back, kicking about his legs and trying to repulse his father with his hands, accompanied by this clear, carefree laughter that only children posses. Brian stops and grabs his hands. BRIAN Do you surrender? (Gus shakes his head, smirking almost like his father) No? Holding his arms with one hand, Brian starts tickling him again. Laughing, he tries to wriggle himself out of his father's grasp without success. He braces his feet against Brian's chest. GUS (laughing and gasping for breath) Mama! Help! BRIAN (stops) Enough? GUS (panting) Yes. BRIAN (lets him go) Okay, then pick a story. GUS 'kay. He gets to his feet and takes a look at the books on his shelf. Change to Melanie and Lindsay. They're standing in the doorway and watching them. LINDSAY (worried) He's sensing that Brian's going to leave tomorrow. I'm afraid it'll be harder than the last time. MEL (touches Lindsay's shoulder - trying to sound optimistic) Maybe the visit of Ben and Michael will distract him a bit. LINDSAY (with an unhappy look at father and son) I hope you're right, but I doubt it. The camera pans over to the bed. Brian's sitting on the edge of the mattress, leaning with his back against the bedpost. Gus snuggles up to him and rests his head against his father's chest. Brian covers the boy with the blanket, opens the book and starts to read. CUT TO: INT. THE NEW YORK ASC - JUSTIN'S STUDIO/BEDROOM - NIGHT Moonlight is coming through the windows, bathing the room in a blue shimmer. Paintings of different sizes are leaning against the wall with the Liberty Diner. Obviously Justin has been working hard lately. A phone is ringing. The camera starts moving. We graze an easel with an unfinished charcoal drawing, move along the working table with it's brushes, pencils, various bottles with paint, a pallet and a colorful cloth, over to the bed. It's empty. The phone keeps ringing. We hear a groan. The camera sways to the left and focuses on Justin's drawing computer, which is sitting on the floor. The screen went black, but it's on standby. Justin's hand comes into view, dangling in the air. The camera widens up. He's lying face down on the old couch, trapped in a state of being half asleep/half awake. Groaning again, he starts to move. Awkwardly he comes into a sitting position and covers his eyes with his right hand. We see him blinking through his fingers. The caller still hasn't given up yet. He staggers to his feet and drags himself over to the bed. As soon as he picked up his cell from the bedside table, he drops backwards on the mattress. Eyes closed, he takes the call. JUSTIN (groaning) It's the middle of the night. What kind of freak are you? JENN'S VOICE Justin? (Justin opens his eyes) I'm sorry that I woke you. JUSTIN (suddenly wide awake) Mom? (He comes into a sitting position) What's wrong? Change to Jennifer in Pittsburgh. She's sitting on a chair at the dining table. She's completely shaken up and close to panic. JENN (desperate) Molly is gone. I called practically everyone. The school, her friends, the neighbors. The police started looking for her but they haven't found her yet. (her voice breaks) I can't just sit around and wait. I'm going out of my mind. Back to Justin. He passes his hand through his hair. JUSTIN Have you tried dad? JENN His girlfriend told me he's at some electronic trade fair. JUSTIN (closes his eyes for a moment) When was the last time you saw her? Change to Jennifer. She gets up from the chair. JENN (walking to the entrance door) About ten hours ago. Tucker came for lunch and we had just finished when Judy called. She got divorced from her husband last week and asked me to come to her place. (She opens the door - taking an anxious look around) I stayed only for an hour. When I came home I found the house empty. There was only a note from Tucker, saying that he went looking for her. Change back to Justin. He's massaging his temples. JUSTIN Where is Tucker now? JENN (takes a deep breath) I don't know. (Suddenly the doorbell in New York rings) I tried a hundred times, but he doesn't pick up his cell. (Completely confused Justin gets to his feet) I don't know what to do. On his way out of the room, he trips over one of his shoes and knocks his knee on the bedstead. JUSTIN (grimacing with pain) Ow! Fuck! (hobbling forward) Uh. JENN (alarmed) Honey, are you okay? Justin steps out of his room into the dark corridor. At the same instant the door to Lou's room opens and she pokes her head outside. She also seems to be half asleep. JUSTIN (gritting his teeth) I'm fine. He switches on the light and turns to look at Lou. LOU (blinking) Who the hell is out there? JUSTIN (shrugs - into the receiver) Hang on for a moment, mom. (addressing Lou - shrugging) Maybe Vince forgot his keys. He hasn't finished the sentence when Vince comes out of his room and joins the party. VINCE (rubbing his eyes - grouchy) No, he didn't. Frowning Justin turns around and opens the front door. We see him staring at the nightly visitor in astonishment. JUSTIN (slowly lifts up his cell) Stop worrying, mom. I know where she is right now. JENN Where?! JUSTIN Here. The camera changes to his point of view. Quick flash to Molly, standing on the doorstep. Her sandy hair is tied in a ponytail, but a lot of strands came off. She's barely able to keep her eyes open, looking at Justin under heavy lids. CUT TO: INT. TED'S CONDO - DAY Ted and Blake are sitting at the dining table, having breakfast. Blake is eating a croissant with marmalade, while Ted, who has finished his meal, is flipping through the pages of a newspaper. Blake got his mouth full and is chewing. BLAKE (swallows) Anything interesting? TED (lowers the paper and shrugs) Hmm. A woman discovered a bird-eating spider among the bananas she bought in the supermarket. BLAKE (jocularly) And the spider got arrested as an illegal immigrant. TED (amused - shaking his head) No, it turned out it was born here. Her son's friend had a terrarium and the boys thought it would be entertaining to introduce the inhabitant to her. Unfortunately she beat the poor animal to death with a broom. BLAKE It's a shame. They're such beautiful creatures and completely harmless if you don't frighten them. TED (folding the newspaper) That may be true, but I wouldn't be keen on finding one in my shopping bag either. (He spots a book, which is lying next to Blake's plate) What are you reading? BLAKE (picks it up and shows it to him) It's about India. Sylvia lent it to me. It's very interesting. TED (definitely not thrilled) Sylvia. BLAKE (narrowing his eyes a bit) Yes, do you mind? TED (takes his empty plate - getting up from the chair) No, it's just that you've spent a lot of time with her lately. (Walking into the kitchen) First the course in Yoga, then the meetings with her strange friends. Your apartment still smells of joss sticks. BLAKE (disgruntled) I think it's my decision who I meet and if I feel like lightning a joss stick, I'll do it. TED (puts the plate into the dishwasher - looking at Blake) Sorry, I didn't mean to – The telephone rings. Ted looks like he doesn't really mind the interruption. He walks over to the coffee table and picks up the phone. In the background Blake turns his attention back to his croissant. TED Mom, hey. How are you? (He returns to the table and starts clearing it) That was yesterday? I had no idea. (screwing on the glass with marmalade) A letter? (shaking his head) No, I don't think so. (Blake has finished his meal. Ted is about to put their knives and a spoon on the empty plate, but suddenly drops the cutlery) What?! (Blake raises his brows) Are you serious? (He sits down) Of course I remember. (Blake gets up and carries his plate and his coffee mug in the kitchen) I was eight. (Ted puts his elbows on the tabletop and massages his temples) Okay, I'll take a look at it. (nodding) I'll let you know. Bye mom. BLAKE (closes the dishwasher and straightens up) Bad news? TED (turns to look at him) Do you remember last week when I told you that my aunt Annie died. BLAKE (takes the coffeepot - nodding) Your mother's sister, the one with the farm out in the country. TED She left it to me. BLAKE (reaches for his mug - frowning) Left you what? TED The farm. BLAKE (giving himself a refill - surprised) Really? I thought you haven't seen her in ages. TED (sighing) I used to visit her with my mother when I was a child. She always gave me that disgusting candy, which got stuck to my teeth. And I was afraid of the animals running all over the place. Especially of her cat. It always arched it's back and hissed at me. BLAKE (puts the pot back to the coffee machine) Why did she leave her farm to you then? TED (unhappy) Aunt Annie thought I loved to come out there. (Blake comes over to him) I simply didn't have the heart to tell her that I hated it, so I ate the candy and said nice things about her horrific cat. BLAKE (sits down on Ted's lap) And about thirty years later, you own the whole place. He takes a sip from his coffee, then turns around and places the mug on the table. TED (takes hold of Blake's hips) I'll try leaving work earlier and drive out there in the afternoon to have a look at it. Would you accompany me? BLAKE (puts his hands around Ted's neck) You mean, protecting you from dangerous farm animals? (He bends forward and kisses him on the lips) Sorry, I can't. I've got meetings with two of my groups in the afternoon. TED (a bit disappointed) That's okay. I'll go by myself. BLAKE (gets up) Take a broom with you. In case you meet some spiders. He gives him a wink, takes his coffee mug and walks out of the picture. Ted's looking after him with an uneasy expression on his face. CUT TO: INT. NOVOTNY/BRUCKNER'S - LIVING ROOM - DAY Close up of two bags standing on the floor behind the couch. The camera moves up the back rest and focuses on Michael, who's coming down the stairs, carrying a bulging toilet bag. MICHAEL (satisfied) I think that's all. Ben enters the picture from the left and comes to a halt in front of the stairwell, giving Michael a critical look. BEN (pointing at the bag) Did you stuff the content of the whole cabinet in there? MICHAEL (comes to a halt in front of him) Only the essentials. Facial crème for night and day, shampoo, conditioner, ointment, plaster, eye drops… BEN (puts his hand on his hip) I'm pretty sure they're prepared for medical emergencies in Canada. Michael, we're going to stay only for the weekend. MICHAEL (heading for the couch) I know. BEN (following him - sighing) Well, I hope you also found a place for your toothbrush. MICHAEL I did. (He turns around to look at his husband) In the inside pocket of my jacket. He gives Ben a smile, crouches down and opens his bag in order to squeeze in the last item. Ben shakes his head and walks into the kitchen, where Hunter is packing a lunch box. BEN (raising a brow) Did they close down the cafeteria? Since when do you fix yourself sandwiches? HUNTER I made them for you. (He hands Ben the box) You can eat them in the cab. BEN (suspiciously) That's very nice and thoughtful of you. I'm not sure it was such a good idea to let you stay at home alone. HUNTER I'm eighteen now and since the adoption is through I am also your legal son. You said that you trust me. MICHAEL (entering the kitchen) We do. (He steps next to them) Ben, I need your help. I've got problems with the zipper. (Ben grins and reaches for Michael's pants) Of my bag. I can't close it. BEN (sighs) Just put your beauty set in mine. MICHAEL (kisses him on the cheek) Thanks, hun. BEN (takes a look at his watch) Okay, we have to go or we'll miss our flight. They leave the kitchen and head for the living room. Michael picks up their jacket from the couch, while Hunter strolls to the front door. MICHAEL (handing Ben his jacket) Did you pack your meds? BEN (takes it - putting it on) Of course. MICHAEL Where are the tickets? BEN (showing Michael his inside breast pocket) In my jacket. HUNTER (from the door) Your cab arrived. They pick up their bags and carry them over to Hunter. Ben gives him a hug. BEN (lets him go) Take care of yourself and don't forget to water the plants. HUNTER I'll keep it in mind. MICHAEL Don't feed on fast food the whole weekend. HUNTER (with a reassuring smile) I'll eat some bananas in between times. BEN (lifts up his bag) Don't be home late. HUNTER (suppressing the urge to roll his eyes) Don't worry, I'll be good. MICHAEL Why does it give me the shivers when you say this? Hunter grins. Michael frowns at him, but gives him a hug nevertheless. BEN (already half-way down the path) Come on, Michael. Hurry up! MICHAEL (picks up his bag) In a case of an emergency call mom and Carl, okay? HUNTER (motioning with his head in the direction of the street) The cab is waiting. Say hello to the girls and the kids of course. MICHAEL (nodding) We will. He descends the stairs and carries his bag over to Ben, who's waiting for him next to the cap. As soon as the bags are packed in the trunk, Michael and Ben get in the car, waving their son a short goodbye. Change to Hunter, watching the cab rolling down the street. It disappears around the corner. Smiling with satisfaction, he takes out his cell phone and dials a number. HUNTER Hey, it's me. They've just left. The house is officially a parental free zone - No, they don't have the slightest idea. CUT TO: INT. THE NEW YORK ASC - KITCHEN - DAY Lou, still wearing her short pajamas, is standing in front of the countertop. She opens the wall-cupboard and takes out a small plastic container, as Justin enters the kitchen. He's put on a pair of jeans and a sweater, but is barely awake. JUSTIN (weakly) Hey. He sits down on the bench and rests his head on the top of the kitchen table. LOU (puts the container on the table and touches Justin's head) It's nice to see the sun has risen, but I miss it's shine. JUSTIN (doesn't move - with a muffled voice) I need a coffee badly. LOU (sits down on the chair next to Justin) Who doesn't? (pointing at the empty container) Unfortunately, we ran out of it. JUSTIN (leans back and rests his head against the wall) Great. LOU How's your sister doing? JUSTIN (straightens up - yawing) She's asleep. LOU (comes to sit cross-legged) Did she tell you what happened? JUSTIN (shaking his head) Not really. I just know that my mother's boyfriend stayed with her before she disappeared. Molly said he didn't do her any harm. (He leans on the table top) Well, I could keep mom from taking the next flight to New York, but what I'm supposed to do now? LOU Talking to her might be a good idea. JUSTIN (giving her a doubtful look) What makes you think she would say something? LOU (bends one leg and rest her arm on her knee) She came to you, didn't she? You're her brother. She trusts you. JUSTIN (sighs) I just realized we didn't spend much time together since I left home. I mean just the two of us. LOU (touches the back of Justin's hand) Then it's your chance to change that. Show her the town. She gives his hand an encouraging squeeze and gets up from the chair, just as Vince pokes his head inside the kitchen. He's only wearing his briefs and also seems to be barely awake. VINCE (grouchy) Could someone please tell the little beast in the bathroom to open the door. I have to piss. (through gritted teeth) Pressing. LOU (puts one hand on her hip, the other one on the chair - frowning at him) You're quite vulgar today, dear. Didn't you get Lucky last night? (Vince screws up his face and leaves with a 'hmmpf'. Lou turns to Justin) He's totally crazy about this guy named Lucky. Brunette, bronze colored skin, about seven inches (Justin arches a brow. Lou shrugs) - just a guess - and two firm, well-rounded buttocks that simply scream 'Have a bite'. JUSTIN (surprised) He went out alone? LOU (nodding) The first time since the incident with Shane. God, I'm glad he's recovering. I was getting frustrated hanging around in the clubs and bars with him. Being surrounded by all those hot guys, who didn't have the slightest sexual interest in me, was just depressing. It was like being in a shop full of sweets, but you're just allowed to look. Justin laughs, but is distracted because Molly enters the room. She's wearing her jeans in combination with a tight long-sleeve shirt from Justin, which is about two sizes too big for her. MOLLY (frowning) This naked boy in the hallway was very rude. When I came out of the bathroom, he pushed me away and called me a stupid brat. LOU (indicates her to take a seat) Forgive him, sweetie. He's from the country. It took me three potted plants and four weeks to get him house-broken. JUSTIN Hey, how did you sleep? MOLLY (drops down on the chair) Like everyone else. Eyes closed. (over her shoulder - addressing Lou) Could I get something to eat? I'm starving. LOU (opens the door of the fridge and takes a look inside) You can choose between a raspberry yogurt and an opened pack of crackers. Geez, who's turn was it to do the shopping? JUSTIN (almost automatically) Vince. LOU (sighing) Why did I suspect you would say that? (narrowing her eyes) I'm going to tie a knot into his cock, maybe it helps him remember next time. MOLLY (turns around - curious) How are you going to do that? JUSTIN (frowning at Lou) She was just kidding. LOU (ignores him and takes the yogurt out of the fridge) No, I wasn't. (She places the plastic carton in front of Molly - smiling) Eat the yogurt. Proteins are good for the physical growth. Ask your brother. CUT TO: INT. LIBERTY AIRPORT - BATHROOM - DAY Close up of a water stream coming out of the faucet, running over Brian's hands. The camera widens up. Brian is standing in front of the sink, next to a man wearing a uniform of a flight attendant. He's drying his hands. As Brian turns off the water their eyes meet in the mirror. FLIGHT ATTENDANT I just came back from Japan. BRIAN (checking him out) Aha… The guy seems to be in his late twenties, got short brown hair and is looking acceptable altogether. Brian's eyes go deeper. Close up of the guy's basket. It seems to be more than acceptable. FLIGHT ATTENDANT (briefly touching his crotch) I feel completely stiff after the long flight. BRIAN (drying his hands) Imagine that. FLIGHT ATTENDANT (turns to look at him directly) I need a 'massage' real bad. BRIAN (has obviously decided to give him a 'shot') I happen to be very skilled with my member (followed by a silent - ) s. Brian motions him to get in one of the stalls and follows him inside. As soon as he's closed the door behind them, the guy presses himself against Brian and starts kissing his neck, while he's opening the buckle of his belt. BRIAN (amused by his aggressiveness) Jesus, you're really starving. FLIGHT ATTENDANT (with a muffled voice) I didn't do it for a whole week. There was no opportunity. BRIAN (opens the button of his jeans and pulls down the zipper) I know what that feels like. As the guy tries to kiss him, Brian evades the approach by grabbing his shoulder and making him face the wall. He puts on a condom and is just about to get started, when his cell phone rings. Brian screws up his face. FLIGHT ATTENDANT (over his shoulder) You're not going to take that, are you? BRIAN (frowning) You've survived a week, it won't kill you to wait a few more minutes. (into the phone) This better be important. Split Screen. It's Joan. She's standing in her kitchen, a half filled glass of wine is sitting on the counter next to her. JOAN (piqued by Brian's greeting) I'm sorry for disturbing you, but since you hardly show up anymore I had no choice. BRIAN (closing his eyes) Mom. (He supports himself with one hand on the wall) You always pick the hell of a time. JOAN (takes her glass - walking over to the table) I'm just calling you because your sister asked me to. Claire's in hospital. BRIAN (sarcastic) I knew she would end up on the psychiatric ward one day. JOAN (sits down on a chair) I told her you would react like this. BRIAN (grimacing) So I didn't disappoint you this time. JOAN (annoyed) You're just as cynical as your father. (Brian's jaw tenses) Anyways, Claire wants to see you. BRIAN (sarcastic) Is she going to die? JOAN (frowning) You're awful, Brian. The only thing you care about is yourself. I always - BRIAN (angry) Mom, there's a hot ass calling for my attention, so if you don't mind… JOAN (screwing up her face) Oh! She shudders with disgust and ends the call immediately. Brian's side becomes full screen. He pockets his cell, leans against the wall and sighs. FLIGHT ATTENDANT (giving him a sympathetic smile) Killed the mood, huh? (Brian turns to look at him) It's okay. I understand. He pulls up his pants, but Brian grabs his hand and stops him. BRIAN I don't intend to give her the satisfaction. The guy smiles and turns to face the wall again, so Brian can get into the starting position. CUT TO: EXT. ALBERT'S DELICACIES - DAY Darren is standing in front of the shop window next to a white delivery van. Nervously he takes a look at his watch, then sighs and takes out his cell. After dialing a number, he crosses his arms over his chest and brings the receiver to his ear. Change to an apartment, a cell phone is ringing. Some familiar leather pants and a blue jeans jacket are lying crumbled up on the floor. The ringing sound is coming out of the heap. A hand emerges from above and feels for the phone but it takes a moment before the fingers find it. The camera moves up and we see Emmett lying on the edge of a huge futon bed. EMMETT (sleepy) Hello? DARREN (receiver) Emmett, where are you? It's half past nine. EMMETT (shocked) Darren. Oh, my god. (He takes a look at the alarm clock on the bedside table) The anniversary of Mr. Dunlop. Shit. DARREN They're expecting us at ten and we have to prepare the whole buffet. I can't wait any longer. EMMETT (unwrapping himself from the blankets) Jannis must have forgotten to set the alarm. (comes to sit on the edge of the mattress) Go on ahead, I'll meet your there. I just have to take a quick shower and get (The heap of clothes catches his eye) dressed. DARREN (impatient) Hurry up. EMMETT Give me half an hour. (He ends the call and lifts up his pants) Seems like I'll have to improvise. He lets the pants drop and walks naked out of the picture. Change to the bathroom. The water is running and steam is filling the room. Obviously Jannis is taking a shower, but we can't see him, because he's standing behind a shower curtain. Emmett steps in front of the mirror and takes a critical look at himself. EMMETT I've overslept. Why didn't you wake me? Jannis doesn't respond to that. Emmett turns toward the shower. EMMETT (drawing back the curtain) Anyway, I think I could spare some time for having you soaping my back. He's greeted by the sight of a very surprised, very naked Jannis. JANNIS (barking at him) Are you crazy?! Can't you wait till I'm done? At first Emmett is baffled by this strange behavior, but his natural cheerfulness returns quickly. EMMETT Since when are you a prude? (preparing to get into the shower) Come on, I know every inch of you. JANNIS (glaring at him) What's your fucking problem? I said you should wait. He draws the curtain, leaving a confused Emmett standing speechless on the shower matt. CUT TO: INT. STARBUCKS - NEW YORK - DAY Justin and Molly are sitting at a table in front of the shop window. Molly is eating a sandwich and Justin's drinking a cup of coffee. He watches her in silence until she catches his gaze and frowns at him. MOLLY Stop watching me. JUSTIN I'm sorry. (smiling) I just remembered how much you bugged me when we were younger. MOLLY (swallows the last bite - firmly) I'm not a baby anymore. I can look after myself. JUSTIN (leans on the tabletop) Obviously. You came all the way from Pittsburgh on your own. I admit, I'd love to know how you did that. MOLLY (wiping her hands with a napkin) By train. JUSTIN That takes about nine hours. (Molly shrugs) Where did you get the money for the ticket? MOLLY (matter-of-factly) I didn't buy one. (Justin raises his brows) I hid myself in the bathroom when the conductor came to check. JUSTIN (searching her eyes) Molly, why did you ran away? MOLLY (quietly) I did something silly. (pointing at his cup) Your coffee is getting cold. (Justin gets the hint and takes a sip from his coffee instead of asking further questions) Will you stay in New York forever? (Justin gives her a surprised look) When you moved out mom told me you were going to come back home but you didn't. JUSTIN (bites his lower lip - with a gentle expression on his face) Mom thought I would move back in with you. Only life is complicated and sometimes things don't turn out the way we expected them to. MOLLY You're talking about Brian, aren't you? (with an interested look) Is it true that he brought you a house? JUSTIN (frowning) How did you know about the house? MOLLY (shrugs) I listened to mom talking to him on the phone. She said somebody was interested in buying it. JUSTIN (surprised) Brian is going to sell the house? MOLLY (shaking her head) He told her he had to confer with his partner first. (smiling at Justin) It sounded really cool when he said it. JUSTIN (returning the smile - wrinkling his brows) I can't believe you were actually eavesdropping on the phone. MOLLY (in a carefree manner) I have to if I want to know what's going on. Mom always tries to keep the interesting things from me. (She leans on the tabletop and gives him a curious look) So, does your house have a pool? CUT TO: INT. JANNIS' APARTEMENT - BEDROOM - DAY We see Emmett's reflection in a mirror, which is standing next to the bed. He's wearing his leather pants combined with a vertical striped shirt. He's crouching and tying his shoes. Suddenly his gaze shifts towards us. Quick flash to his exposed butt. Emmett sighs and straightens up. A pale pink cardigan sweater, which is lying on the bedside table, catches his eye. He takes it and ties it around his waist, so it's covering the two crucial points. Suddenly he notices a DVD, which was covered by the cardigan. Curious he picks it up and takes a look at it. Close up of the cover. It's a straight porn movie. The title says 'Bouncing babes - Volume II'. Disgusted Emmett throws the DVD on the bed. EMMETT (shaking his head) That's worse than collecting toenails. (heading for the kitchen) Darling, I had to borrow a cardigan and a shirt from you. I hope it's okay… The kitchen is empty except for a plate with an unfinished cheese sandwich. Frowning, he turns around and walks down the hallway. As he approaches the living room, we hear somebody talking inside. Emmett hesitates to enter. JANNIS' VOICE (annoyed) You know I can't stand it when you bring those guys home. (disgruntled) I don't like your babes either and I never complain (matter-of-factly) That's because you're afraid of me - I'm not - Yes, you are (desperate) Why can't I get rid of you? Every time I think you left, you somehow manage to get back. My therapist advised me to finally throw you out of my life (with a threatening undertone) Oh, you won't dare. You'd be lost without me. We share a bond since we were born. (self-assured) Bonds can be cut off. Emmett has heard enough. He turns around and hastily heads for the front door, but before he's able to open it, Jannis comes out of the living room. He's only wearing a pair of jeans. JANNIS (approaching) Where are you going? EMMETT (nervously) Erm… to work. I'm already late. JANNIS Just wait a sec. I'll get my car keys and give you a lift. EMMETT (touches his arm) No, erm… That's sweet, but I think I could use a little walk. JANNIS (frowning) But didn't you say, you're late? EMMETT (opens the door) That's why I'm leaving now. See you. Emmett practically flees out of the apartment. Jannis is standing in the open door and watching him hastening down the stairs, shaking his head. CUT TO: INT. KINNETIK - DAY The front door opens and Brian enters Kinnetik. He nods briefly at two of his employees, who are in the middle of a discussion about a new graphic program. His gaze shifts towards his office. Quick flash to Ted and Cynthia, standing in front of it. Back to Brian. He's definitely not thrilled. CYNTHIA (to Ted - in a low voice) Don't ask him. He's in a bad mood. TED (whispering back) He's always in a bad mood when he comes back from Toronto. I can't wait for it to lighten up. (As Brian approaches them, Ted gives him a broad smile) Hey, Brian. BRIAN (with a mistrustful look) Anything important during my absence? CYNTHIA Brown Athletics informed us they have a new product line and they want us to run the campaign. Jerry brought us three potential new accounts and your new computer has been delivered yesterday. BRIAN (pragmatic) And what's the bad news? TED (touches Brian's arm) I'd like to throw in a question. (Brian frowns at him, so Ted lets go off his arm. He clears his throat) You see, my aunt died and she left me a farm. I have to take a look at it and I asked Emmett to accompany me, (Brian rolls his eyes) but we'd like to get there before it gets dark and… BRIAN (impatient) Spare me the fucking details, Theodore. Spit! TED (with a hopeful smile) Do you think it might be perhaps possible that I'd leave a teeny tiny bit earlier today? BRIAN (shrugging) Of course, why not? (Ted's face lightens up) Go whenever you like. That's fine with me. TED Thanks, Bri. BRIAN (patting him on the back) Just work some extra hours next week and get me a decent café latte. Not one of those disgusting instant coffee/water mixes. Ted's good mood is suddenly gone. Muttering something under his breath he walks out of the picture. Satisfied, Brian turns around and reaches for the door handle, but Cynthia quickly bars his way. CYNTHIA Erm… (He turns to look at her) Before you go in there, two things. There were some technical problems with the setting up of your computer and you've got a visitor. Frowning at her, Brian opens the door and steps inside. A man with light brown hair, clad in a black shirt with a clerical collar is sitting in a chair opposite Brian's desk. Surprise. It's Reverend Buttfuck - erm - Butterfield. CUT TO: EXT. ALLEGHENY HIGH - SCHOOLYARD - DAY Hunter is leaning with his back against a tree, his arms wrapped around Lilly, who's wearing a denim skirt combined with one of her usual baggy sweaters, in which the sleeves are way too long. They're caught up in a kiss. Hunter's hands find their way under her sweater but he draws them back as somebody clears his throat. They turn to look at the person standing behind them. It's the teacher on duty. TEACHER (raising his brows) What did we learn in biology class? LILLY (with a charming smile) Don't worry, Mr. Bowers. We know everything about the birds and the bees. MR. BOWERS (taking it good-humoredly) I'm glad to hear that at least some of my students pay attention once in a while. Maybe you also remember that the human metabolism needs some oxygen now and then. I'd like to see you breathing more often. Preferably by yourselves. (Lilly gives him an innocent look, while Hunter makes no move to let her go. Mr. Bowers raises his index finger) I'll keep an eye on you. HUNTER (as he's out of earshot - muttering) Don't forget to put on your glasses. LILLY (laughs and puts her arms around his neck) So party time tonight. Did you think about who you want to invite? HUNTER Maybe a party isn't such a good idea. (He pulls her closer) We could spend the night together instead. LILLY We've go the whole weekend. (Hunter strokes her hair) And besides it's a belated birthday - adoption - pre-graduation - my parents are not at home - party. Plus, you're not going to invite those brainless Barbie dolls and the permanently drunken primates from school. Just nice people to hang out with. The girls from the helpline for example. Geena, Pam and Poppy. HUNTER What about Deacon and Jimmy from the GLC? LILLY (nods her approval) And we could ask Ann and Clover. Clover's cousin is in town, maybe she'd like to bring him. Would you mind if I'd also ask Melvin from my chemistry class? I know he's a bit nerdy, but he doesn't have any friends and he's a really nice guy. HUNTER (looking at her with affection) Invite who ever you want, it's fine with me. LILLY (pleased with the answer) Great. (She frees herself from him) Come on, let's go. (Hunter gives her a questioning look) We have five minutes left and I know a place where Bowers won't come looking for us. She takes the grinning Hunter by the hand and drags him out of the picture. The camera slowly moves around the tree. Billy the ferret is standing behind the trunk and watching them go with a very ominous look in his eyes. CUT TO: INT. KINNETIK - BRIAN'S OFFICE - DAY Close up of the back of Brian's new computer. There's a mess of wires, twisted or hanging loosely over the edge of the desk. The camera widens up and moves to the right. Brian is leaning in his chair, hands folded, and looking at the minister with annoyance. BRIAN (unfolding his hands) So I see. My mother called you and complained that I'm the black sheep of the family, so you left your holy church and set out for the city, full of deprived and salacious people, just to talk me into visiting my sister. REV. TOM (serious) She's in a bad psychological condition. BRIAN (snorts) Claire has always been in a bad psychological condition. (shrugging) Why the hell should I care what she's bitching about now? REV. TOM (matter-of-factly) They found a lump in her breast. She's going to have an operation today. They'll remove the affected tissue and make some tests. That hits the bull's eye. Brian is staring at him. Suddenly his anger seemed to have faded a bit. BRIAN (narrowing his eyes) My mother told you, didn't she? (The reverend keeps looking at him in a calm manner) That I had cancer. REV. TOM My parishioners tell me whatever they like. Sometimes I give them advice and sometimes I just listen, but due to my vow of silence I'll never tell what is confined to me. BRIAN (sarcastic) Yeah, one dirty little secret more or less doesn't make any difference, right? (He shakes his head, then bends forward and looks the minister in the eye) Let me tell you something. I don't give a shit about my sister. She accused me of molesting the rotten, lying pickpocket she brought up. She doesn't even bother to talk to me before she got the cops onto me. If she's getting emotional all of a sudden, it's definitely not my problem. (raising his hand) And don't do the forgiveness crap now. He indicates the clergyman to leave his office by motioning in the direction of the door. Reluctant, Reverend Tom gets up. REV. TOM She wants to make amends. You shouldn't push away someone, who's willing to apologize. BRIAN (vitriolic) Save the sermon for the pulpit. REV. TOM (sighs - with a short nod) Alright. There's just one question I'd like to ask you. BRIAN (sneering) Shoot. I bet you haven't in a while. REV. TOM (ignoring his mockery) Have you always been hating each other? Was there never a good moment between the two of you? Not even a single one? Think it over. He holds Brian's gaze for a moment, then turns around and walks out of the picture. Brian watches him leave with an angry glare. CUT TO: CENTRAL PARK - NEW YORK - DAY Music: Moby feat. Debbie Harry - New York, New York Molly and Justin are strolling down Fifth Avenue. Molly is really exited. She drags her brother to a shop window and points at a mannequin, wearing a glittering disco outfit. Justin takes a look and says something, but when he turns to look at Molly, she's already off to the next window. Change to them standing in front of a little shop, looking at some t-shirts hanging on a rack. Molly takes out a shirt which says: BITCHY! TREAT WITH CARE and shows it to Justin. He nods and goes inside to pay for it. Change to them standing on the lookout platform of the Empire State Building. Molly points at the Statue of Liberty and says something to Justin. We get a short view over the city. Change back on the street. They're standing near the Hudson River, eating ice cream. Some of it sticks to Justin's nose. Molly points at him and laughs. Justin dips his finger into his ice and dabs some cream onto her nose. Molly tries to lick it off with the tip of her tongue. Change to them, walking down a lane in the Central Park. JUSTIN So? How do you like New York? MOLLY (enthusiastic) It's amazing. We should have celebrated Christmas here. JUSTIN (laughs) Family camping in my bedroom. I bet Brian would've been thrilled. MOLLY Does he snore? JUSTIN (surprised by the question) No, only when he has a cold. Why? MOLLY (shrugs) Tucker snores. Justin gives her an irritated look, but he isn't able to ask any further question, because they're spotted by a familiar face. Moira is sitting on her regular bench in her usual shabby clothes, an easel with a big sketch pad in front of her. She's working with a charcoal today, which has blackened her hands. MOIRA Hello, Justin. JUSTIN (steps next to the easel) Hey, Moira. (pointing at Molly) This is my sister Molly. She's visiting me for the weekend. MOIRA (smiling friendly) It's nice to meet you, Molly. Obviously Molly doesn't know what to make out of the strange lady, but she returns the smile - although it's a bit uncertain. Moira seems to understand. She gets up. MOIRA (pointing with charcoal at the bench) Why don't you two sit down and let me draw you. JUSTIN (surprised) I thought you'd do only landscapes. MOIRA (picks up the easel) I think I can make an exception, since this is a special occasion. She gives Justin a wink and walks a few steps away to get a good position opposite the bench. Justin sits down and indicates Molly to do the same. Hesitantly she joins him. For a moment nobody says a word, then Justin turns to look at his sister. JUSTIN Molly, what happened yesterday? Why did you run away? (Molly presses her lips together) What did Tucker do? MOLLY (turns to look at him - angry) He didn't do anything. I - (quietly) I kissed him. JUSTIN (stunned) Wow. MOLLY (staring down at her hands) I was up in my room, doing my homework, when mom came in. She said she had to see a friend, but Tucker would stay with me. When I got downstairs, I found him sleeping on the couch. He was snoring a bit. (looking at Justin) All my friends at school have a crush on him. They think he's cool and sexy. They all dream about being kissed by him. I-I think I was just curious how it would feel like. JUSTIN And? How did it feel like? MOLLY (turning up her nose) Odd. (She takes a deep breath) When he opened his eyes and looked at me, I was so shocked, that I stumbled backwards and fell down. It was so embarrassing. JUSTIN (in disbelief) That's why you ran away? MOLLY (lifts her head and turns to Justin - unhappy) Mom will think I tried to steal him away from her. Hannah said her older sister did that with the new boyfriend of her mother. I can't go back home. What if she hates me now? JUSTIN (after a look in her anxious eyes) Mom could never hate you. (gently touching her cheek) Believe me she'll understand. MOLLY (suddenly throws her arms around him and hugs him tightly - whispering) Thank you. A bit surprised Justin returns the embrace, just when his cell phone rings. As Molly lets him go, he takes it out of his pocket and checks the caller ID. JUSTIN (takes the call) Hey, mom. We were just talking about you. (Molly's watching him with uneasiness) Oh. Was he injured? - I'm glad to hear that. (giving Molly an encouraging smile) Yes, she told me. - Of course. (Holding the phone out to his sister) She'd like to talk to you. Reluctantly, Molly takes the cell phone. Justin gets up from the bench and walks over to Moira, hands in the pockets of his denim jacket. He comes to stand behind her and takes a look at her picture. It's a charcoal drawing of Molly and him, sitting on the bench. It portrays them as two human trees. They share one root, but their arms or rather branches grow in different directions, although some of their leaves still touch. JUSTIN (impressed) That's beautiful, Moira. MOIRA (pleased) I'm happy that you like it. (looking at Justin from the side) There's something on your mind. Do you want to tell me? JUSTIN (giving her a sidelong glance) You're a bit scary sometimes, you know that? MOIRA (with a wink) I've been accused of worse things. JUSTIN (gives her a half-hearted smile - unhappy) It's about the house. Brian's got an offer to sell it. MOIRA (pensive) Hmm... Do you want him to keep it? JUSTIN (sighing) I don't know. I have no idea when I'll get back to Pittsburgh or what will happen until then. I just know that this house means a lot to me. MOIRA Because he bought it for you. (Justin doesn't contradict. Moira nods) Well, your dream came true. Maybe it is time for a new one. JUSTIN (wrinkling his brows) What do you mean by that? MOIRA (mysterious) This is something you can only figure out together. She turns her attention back to her drawing, while Justin's pensively looking at her. CUT TO: ON THE ROAD - DESTINATION: THE COUNTRY - DAY Ted's silver car follows the road in mid-speed. Change to the inside. Emmett is sitting in the passenger's seat while Ted is driving. TED (skeptical) A split personality? EMMETT It was like listening to Gollum, just without the 'gollum' noises. (He shudders at the memory) But the weirdest thing is that his other half seems to be straight. TED Now that gives me the creeps. EMMETT (shaking his head) I can't believe it. I've been dating him for about two month and I've never noticed there was something wrong with him. TED (with a quick glance over his shoulder) Are you sure he was alone in the room? EMMETT (ironic) Well, there's this ugly plastic cat, sitting on the backrest of his couch. Maybe it imitated his voice. TED (defensive) I'm trying to think of a logical explanation. EMMETT (leans against the headrest - sighing) I'm sorry, Teddy. I really like him but I don't know what to do. TED (bluntly) If he's indeed mentally ill, you should get rid of him as soon as possible unless you want to wake up one day and find yourself murdered. Or worse. EMMETT (turns to look at Ted) Apart from the fact that I wouldn't be able to wake up if I was dead, (wrinkling his brows) what could be worse than being murdered? TED Being tied to the bed and forced to watch straight porn all day long. EMMETT (frowning at him) Could you take it seriously, please. I don't want to leave him. He's such a nice guy and the sex is just incredible. TED Are you sure you want to share your bed with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? (with an uncertain look out of the windscreen) Erm, I think I have to turn left here. (He stops the car and turns to Emmett) What does the map say? EMMETT (studying the road map) This street isn't marked. TED Great. Change to the outside. The car turns left and slowly hobbles through the potholes of the almost impassable tree-lined path, which leads up indeed to an old farmhouse. From the outside it seems to be in a surprisingly good shape. Red bricks, dark brown roof tiles instead of a thatched roof and a little front garden with an archway. A wild rose bush is growing around the metal arc. The car stops in front of the main building. Ted and Emmett get out. EMMETT (thrilled) Oh, what a sweet little house. It also has an enchanted garden. TED (surprised) It's looking way better than I expected. EMMETT (closes the passenger's door - pointing at the house) Let's go inside. I bet it's got those wooden beds and a fireplace. TED (closes the car) I want to take a look at the barn first. (motioning with his head to his right) It's just over there. Change into darkness. The door of the barn opens in front of us with a squeak. Ted and Emmett come into view. EMMETT (blinking) It's pitch black in there. I can't see anything. TED (searching the wall) There has to be a light switch somewhere. Wait a minute. Here! Fluttering light illuminates the inside of the barn and only a second later something feathery comes flapping in their direction with a high clucking noise. Emmett squeaks in surprise almost like Nathan Lane in The Birdcage. TED (laughing with relief) It's only a hen. EMMETT (tidying up his clothes) You know I'm not into chicken. I prefer mature cocks. Change of angle. They take a step inside, Emmett sticking close to Ted. There's an old tractor with a harrow standing next to them. Ted looks at it with awe. TED (touching the dusty hood) I wonder if I could get this thing in gear. (to Emmett - proudly) Aunt Annie let me drive it once when I was about thirteen. EMMETT (turning up his nose at the agricultural vehicle) You would never get me to climb on one of these monsters. They're loud and dirty. (spots a warning sign on a door next to the tractor) What the fuck is this? It says: Beware! Do not open! Ted steps next to Emmett and takes a look at it. TED (reaches for the door handle) Let's see what's inside. EMMETT (puts his hand on Ted's arm) But it says: 'Don't open'. There's probably a reason for it. TED (in a carefree manner) It doesn't say 'High Voltage', does it? EMMETT (worried) Ted. As soon as he has opened the door, we hear a deep, ominous grunting noise. Music: John Farnham - Old Mc Donald Had A Farm. Emmett retreats, which is a good idea because only a second later an angry boar shoots out of the darkness. Within a second Emmett has jumped onto the tractor to get himself out of the danger zone, while the boar concentrates all his anger on Ted, who takes to his heels and flees. EMMETT (watching the pig chasing Ted around the corner) Run, Teddy! Run! CUT TO: INT. ALLEGHENY HOSPITAL - WARD 3 - ROOM 101 - EVENING We see Claire, lying in a hospital bed and staring out of the window. She's looking worse than usual. Her face is pale and she's got rings under her eyes. She slowly turns her head when she hears the door open. Change of angle. Brian has entered the room. Obviously he came directly from work, he's still wearing the same shirt under his coat. For a moment none of them says a word. BRIAN (matter-of-factly) You look like shit. He heads for a table standing in the corner of the room and moves one of it's chairs over to the bed. CLAIRE (sounding a bit more weakly than necessary) Mom told me you wouldn't come to see me. BRIAN (takes his coat off - putting it over the backrest) She played all her cards to get me here. So the sooner you start your lamenting, the sooner I'll get out of here. (He sits down and looks at her) Let's get it over with. CLAIRE (comes into a sitting position) Brian, we haven't talked in ages. BRIAN (leans back in the chair and crosses his arms over his chest) Maybe it's because we didn't have anything to say to each other after you had me arrested. CLAIRE (with regret - as far as it's possible for her) I'm awfully sorry for it. I was upset and – BRIAN (bends forward - angry) You accused me of molesting that spoiled, little brat of yours without even asking for my version of the story. I would call that completely nuts. (His face is stern, but the look in his eyes shows how much it hurt him) How could you believe I would do something like that? CLAIRE You don't understand. You're not a father. BRIAN (matter-of-factly) Actually I am. CLAIRE (in disbelief) What? BRIAN His name is Gus. He's turning five this year. CLAIRE (still stunned) But how? BRIAN (curtly) That's none of your business. CLAIRE Does mom know? BRIAN (shrugs) I told dad before he died. CLAIRE (insistent) You have to tell her, Brian. BRIAN (wrinkling his brows) I have to tell her shit. He'll survive without getting an annual birthday card from her. CLAIRE (softly) Brian… She reaches for his hand, which is resting on his knee. He gives her a warning look. Claire sighs and rests her head against the pillow. Her eyes focus on the ceiling. CLAIRE I remember when you were about five years old. (turns to look at him) We used to hide in the closet and play cards, when dad was in one of his moods. BRIAN (snorts) You mean after one of his special celebration with Johnnie or Jack. CLAIRE (smiling) You were always cheating. BRIAN (shrugs) I just took my chances. CLAIRE (a bit melancholy) Sometimes I wish I could turn back the time. Back into the closet and have another go. BRIAN Haven't you heard? Fags usually get out of the closet, not back in. CLAIRE (unhappy) Why did everything go wrong? Why did we end up hating each other so much? BRIAN (almost softly) It's probably something genetic. CLAIRE (nods slowly - pensive) Maybe this is also the reason why we're not able to be in a long-term relationship. BRIAN I have a partner for more than four years. (Claire looks at him wide-eyed) Surprised? I know, I've always been the successful, selfish and ungrateful faggot to you. (wrinkling his brows) So, what's this all about? CLAIRE (a touch too dramatic) I just want us to get along with each other, so you won't hate me when I'm dead. BRIAN (snorts) Talking about selfishness. (He gets up from the chair) Don't worry, Claire. I'll always remember the good times. (He takes his coat) For example, the day I put shoe polish in your skin crème. (His mood lightens up by the memory) The expression on your face was just priceless. CLAIRE (glaring at him) You're really awful. You've – There's a knock on the door. They both turn to look as one of the doctors enters the room. DOCTOR Good evening, Mrs. Kinney. The laboratory sent your test results. Claire grabs Brian's hand and gives him a pleading look. Brian takes a deep breath and puts his coat back on the chair. The camera focuses on Brian's fingers, closing about Claire's. CUT TO: INT. DEBBIE AND CARL'S HOUSE - LIVINGROOM - EVENING Close up of a TV screen showing a baseball game. The camera widens up and Carl comes into view. He's sitting on the couch, absolutely concentrated on the game. DEBBIE'S VOICE (coming from upstairs) Carl? Are you coming to bed? CARL (without taking his eyes from the screen) I just want to watch the game, honey. I'll be with you in a minute. Only a heartbeat later we hear her footsteps. The camera focuses on the stairwell, leaving Carl blurred in front. Debbie is descending down the stairs. She comes to a halt, puts her hands on her hips and gives him a disapproving look. She's wearing a black, silken nightgown. Carl doesn't even notice her, until Debbie puts her fingers in her mouth and whistles. Startled, Carl turns around. DEBBIE Time-out. (approaching him) All players are expected in the locker room to plan a better strategy. CARL (undoubtedly pleased by her appearance) Well, if the coach say so I wouldn't dare to contradict. DEBBIE (supports herself on the backrest of the couch and smiles) Good answer. She bends down to kiss him, but they don't really get started because the telephone starts ringing. Debbie glares at the phone and goes to take the call. Immediately Carl's attention shifts back to the game. DEBBIE (picks up the phone - growling) I really hope it's important. We hear music and people shouting at the other end of the line. Debbie raises her brows. HUNTER (desperate) I've got a problem. DEBBIE (surprised) Hunter? The noise is so loud, I can barely understand you, honey. Change to Hunter. He's standing in the living room, which is crowded with high school students. They're talking, drinking beer, making out and having a great time unlike Hunter, who definitely isn't enjoying himself. HUNTER (looking at a bunch of beer-drinking football players) Things got a bit outta control. It was just supposed to be a little celebration. LILLY (enters the picture from the left) I swear I didn't invite any of these people. She lets out a startled squeak as a drunken boy comes up from behind and wraps his arms around her. It's Billy the ferret. BILLY (with a self-satisfied grin) No, I did. LILLY (glaring at him) You asshole. She rams her elbow into his stomach and Billy sinks to his knees with a muffled grown. Just a second later she jumps on his back and wrestles him to the ground. Change back to Debbie. HUNTER (earpiece) Lilly, you're strangling him. Let him- Suddenly the line goes dead. Debbie takes a look at the receiver and shakes her head. She hangs up and turns to Carl. DEBBIE (displeased - walking into the living room) Get the car, I'll get dressed. We're going on a mission. CARL (with a questioning look) What happened? DEBBIE (standing at the staircase) Judging by the background noise my son's place got stricken by a horde of apes. It's probably better if you take your gun with you. CARL You're not allowed to keep it when you retire from the police service. DEBBIE (pointing at the bowl of fruits, which is sitting on the kitchen table) Then take a banana and hope for the best. She heads upstairs. With a last, regretful sigh Carl turns off the TV and gets up. CUT TO: INT. TED'S CAR - EXT. JANNIS APARTMENT - NIGHT Ted and Emmett are sitting in the car. They're both looking exhausted, their clothes are covered with sweat and dirt. Emmett opens the door of the passenger's seat, but hesitates to get out of the car. EMMETT (uncomfortable) If it takes more than ten minutes, you should come looking for me. TED (pragmatic) I was attacked by a raving mad pig. I don't think the day could get any worse. Emmett gives him a doubtful look but gets out of the car nevertheless. Change to the front door of Jannis' apartment. Emmett rings the bell and nervously listens to the approaching footsteps. Jannis answers the door. Obviously he's just taken a shower. His hair is wet and he's only wearing a towel around his waist. One look at the water drops running down his broad chest is enough to make Emmett's mouth watering. JANNIS Emmett. (with a look at his dirty clothes) Where have you been? I tried to call you on your cell but I always got your voice mail. EMMETT (evasive) I went with Ted out in the country. Maybe the reception was bad. JANNIS (wrinkling his brows) Is everything alright? You were acting a little bit strange this morning. EMMETT (in a firm voice) You too. JANNIS (irritated) What is that supposed to mean? EMMETT Listen, maybe it would be better if we take a break until you're feeling better. JANNIS (giving him a blank look) What are you talking about? I'm perfectly fine. EMMETT (worried) I heard you talking to yourself, honey. (cautiously touching his arm) Maybe you should consider enlisting medical attendance. JANNIS (stunned) You heard me talking to myself? And now you think I'm a basket case? EMMETT (defensive) You were acting really weird lately. A smile is forming on Jannis' face. He starts laughing. JANNIS That's my fault. I thought you wouldn't notice. (over his shoulder) Ivar! Could you come to the door for a sec? EMMETT (feeling uncomfortable) Maybe I better go now. Emmett blinks two times, unable to believe what he sees. A blond man steps next to Jannis. Apart from the fact that the second guy is dressed, he's an almost identical replica of Emmett's boyfriend. IVAR (frowning at Emmett) What's the matter?! JANNIS (pointing at Ivar) This is my brother Ivar. I assume you two already met each other. IVAR He wanted to take a shower with me this morning. EMMETT (looking from one to the other - astonished) Identical twins. I had no idea. Why didn't you tell me? IVAR (gruff) Because he doesn't like me and I don't like fags. He turns around and marches back into the apartment. JANNIS He ensconced himself in my apartment. I thought I could get rid of him and spare you a meeting with him. (apologetic) I'm sorry. EMMETT (relieved) It's okay. I prefer a rude twin to lunatic boyfriend. JANNIS (slips his arm around Emmett and pulls him close) You look like you could use a shower. Jannis kisses him roughly. Walking backwards, he drags Emmett with him inside. The towel drops to the floor and just before the door closes, we can have a look at Jannis' sexy butt. Change to Ted down in the car. Uneasy, he takes a look at his watch. His gaze turns towards the building, up to the third floor. CUT TO: INT. NOVOTNY/BRUCKNER'S - LIVINGROOM - NIGHT Music: Beastie Boys - Fight For The Right To Party The room is crowded with partying teenagers. We see a straight couple making out on the couch next to a group of boys in casual clothes, drinking beer and having fun by making a nerdy looking guy drunk. A boy with an appealing body is stripping on the coffee table, cheered on by a bunch of typical high school chicks. The camera pans over to the kitchen, where Hunter saves Ben's Buddha from being christened with a bottle of Budweiser. Focus on a crying blond girl, who's talking on the phone. Lilly enters the picture from the left, takes the receiver from her and hangs up, which causes the girl to cry even more, but Lilly has no time for sympathy. She heads towards the group of boys standing in front of the couch in order to rescue their helpless victim. She pushes two of them aside. LILLY (angry) Why don't you pick on somebody your own size? BUTCH BOY Like you? Do you wanna go upstairs? (with a thrust of his hips) Ride the bull? LILLY (standing up to him - icy) In case you don't want to end up as an ox you should get out of my way. He laughs, but it doesn't sound very convincing. Lilly ignores him, puts the arm of the tottering, nerdy boy around her neck and pulls him up. He's already making some retching sounds. LILLY (dragging him toward the front door) Come on, Melvin. Keep breathing. (addressing a tall, black haired girl, who's keeping two fighting boys apart from each other) Poppy, quick! Open the door! Without hesitation she lets the boys go and runs to the door, followed by Lilly and her explosive load. They've barely crossed the doorstep when Melvin drops to his knees and empties his stomach contents on the stairs. Fortunately we only hear it, because the camera pans over to Debbie and Carl, who luckily came to a halt in a safe distance. DEBBIE It's not even ten p.m. and the puking has already begun. It seems to be a hell of a party. Change to Hunter. He's on the first floor, next to the staircase, trying to keep two boys from fighting with a blue and a black dildo. Suddenly the music is turned off downstairs, followed by an ear-piercing whistle. Change to the living room. The whole party has stopped. Quick flash to Debbie, standing in the center of the room. Carl and Lilly are at her side. DEBBIE The party's over. Everybody who's not living in this house is requested to get the fuck out of here or I'm going to mop the floor with their sweet, virgin asses. Move it! It has the intended effect. The crowd starts moving. With a satisfied smile Debbie watches them streaming out of the door. She turns towards the staircase and motions Hunter to get down. Reluctantly, he obeys. LILLY (whispering to Carl) She's not going to kill him, is she? CARL (gloomily) Let's hope for the best. DEBBIE (crosses her arms over her chest) Am I right in the assumption that you didn't have permission for hosting an event like this? HUNTER (remorseful) You are. LILLY (hastily) It was my idea. I talked him into it. The telephone rings. DEBBIE (to Hunter - in a strict tone) Don't move. (She walks into the kitchen and takes the call) Hello? Split screen. It's Michael, calling from Canada. In the background we see Ben and the girls, sitting on the couch, drinking wine and talking. MICHAEL (surprised) Mom? What are you doing at our house? DEBBIE (puts her hand on her hip) Do I need your permission to visit my grandson? MICHAEL No, of course not. (He leans against the back of the couch) I just called to hear if everything's okay with him. DEBBIE (looking at party host) Oh, Hunter's fine. We had dinner and were watching Planet of the Apes. How is my granddaughter? MICHAEL (with pride) Oh, she's fine and so adorable. She already started walking. Well, she still needs some support, but it's just amazing watching her making her own steps. DEBBIE (amused) I perfectly remember your first steps. Straight towards the refrigerator. MICHAEL Mom. DEBBIE Give Jenny a kiss from her granny and don't worry. Everything's under control. MICHAEL (frowning) Okay, see you on Monday. DEBBIE Bye, baby. She hangs up. Michael takes a look at the receiver and shakes his head. Pittsburgh becomes full screen and we follow Debbie into the living room. Carl, Lilly and some of the originally invited party guests are sitting on the couch. Hunter is waiting next to the staircase. HUNTER Why did you cover up for me? DEBBIE (puts his arm around him) Family has to stick together. I thought you knew that by now. (Hunter smiles at her. Debbie gives him a cordial squeeze and lets him go) Well, I expect you to clean up this mess. When I come back tomorrow morning, I want the whole place to be as clean as a whistle. (addressing the rest of the group) What about you? POPPY (gets up from the couch) We'd like to help. DEBBIE Then you should start shaking up the brooms. The camera pans over the wrecked living room. It seems like it's going to be a long night for them. CUT TO: INT. THE NEW YORK ASC - KITCHEN - NIGHT Justin is sitting on the window-sill, smoking a cigarette and looking out of the window, lost in thoughts. Lou enters the kitchen and places two big shopping bags on the table. LOU Hey, Justin. JUSTIN Hey. LOU (starts to clear out the bags) I thought I'll go shopping and save us from feeding on the leftovers of Angelo's for the rest of the week. (She walks over to the fridge. With a critical look at Justin) Is something wrong? More family drama? JUSTIN (exhale the smoke and stubs his cigarette in the ashtray next to him) No. Everything's fine. (He glides down from the sill) My mother called. Tucker showed up and told her everything. Obviously he had a minor accident with his motorbike, when he went looking for Molly and wasn't able to call. LOU (opens the door of the fridge - stuffing a salad into the vegetable compartment) And why did she ran away? JUSTIN (takes a cucumber and a box with cream cheese out of a bag - handing it to Lou) Molly kissed Tucker and thought mom would be mad at her. LOU Well, first kisses can be very upsetting. I perfectly remember mine with Johnny Marsh in the hayloft. It was wet and a complete disappointment. (laughing) I slapped his face and called him a liar, because he said I would like it and I didn't. Justin grins and hands her two packs of butter just as Molly enters the kitchen. She's wearing her panties and one of Justin's t-shirts. JUSTIN Ready for bed? MOLLY (nodding) Yup. LOU (addressing Molly) Justin told me you've talked to your mother. MOLLY (slips her arm around Justin's waist) Yes. She told me she had a crush on a guy her friend was dating when she was about fourteen and she understands that I didn't mean to hurt her, but she thinks we should spend more time together. Without Tucker. JUSTIN (gently shoving a strand of hair out of her face) That's probably a good idea. MOLLY Erm… Justin, I found something in your bedroom. (She hands him a small, shiny item. It's a silver cock ring) What is this? Taken by surprise, Justin has no quick answer to this particular question, but Lou does. LOU (matter-of-factly) It belongs to the basic kit. MOLLY (confused) The basic kit? LOU (closes the door of the fridge and indicates her to leave the kitchen) Come with me. I'll explain it to you. Molly shrugs and leaves. Lou follows her, but before she's out of the room, Justin calls her back. JUSTIN Lou. (She turns to look at him) She doesn't need to know everything. LOU (reassuring) Oh, don't worry. I'll skip the butt plug, the a-beads and the triple crown. JUSTIN Thanks. LOU (easy-going) We'll do advanced next time she visits. She waves him goodnight with a mischievous grin. Amused, Justin shakes his head. He sits down and puts the cock ring on the table. After looking at it for a moment he takes out his phone. Change to Brian. He's standing in front of his car and has just opened the door of the passenger's seat to let Buster in, when his cell phone rings. He snaps his finger and the dog jumps inside. Brian slams the door shut and takes the call. Split Screen. BRIAN Hey, what's up? JUSTIN (touching the ring) I was just thinking of you. What are you doin'? BRIAN (leans with his back against the car) Picked up the dog from Ty. JUSTIN My sister's here. I'm going to bring her back to Pittsburgh tomorrow. BRIAN (surprised) What's she doin' in New York? JUSTIN (sighing) That's a long story. I'll tell you tomorrow, provided that you don't mind if I drop by. BRIAN (smirking) I can hardly wait. JUSTIN (picks up the cock ring) I was hoping you would say that. CUT TO: INT. THE LOFT - BEDROOM - EVENING Close up of Justin's eyes. The camera widens up a bit, while we hear him breathing heavily. Sweat is forming on his forehead. Brian's face appears from the left. Eyes half closed, he bends forward and kisses the crook of Justin's neck. The angle changes. We see them on the bed. Justin's on all fours while Brian's fucking him from behind. Justin lifts up his arm and touches Brian's neck. JUSTIN (panting) Hold back. I'm not ready yet. Brian grits his teeth and straightens up, but slows down his movements. Justin dugs his fingers in the pillow and groans. Brian bends over him again. He kisses the sensitive flesh from his throat up to his ear and finally bites him in the earlobe, while he drives his cock upwards with full force. Justin suppresses a scream and almost looses the balance. Brian nibbles the skin behind his ear and thrusts again. Justin's body tenses. He comes with an intensity that hits him like a shock wave. Brian follows with a deep groan. Justin's able to maintain his position and take Brian's last movements until he collapses onto the bed. BRIAN (pulls out and lies down next to him - smirking) I know which buttons to push. JUSTIN (turns his head to look at Brian - panting heavily) Me too. He rolls over to him, extends his hand and lets his fingers slightly run over the skin of Brian's neck. Brian puts his hand on Justin's back and closes his eyes, enjoying the pleasurable shivers, which are running through his body. JUSTIN (whispering) I could make you purr if I wanted to. Brian opens his eyes and frowns at him. Justin's smirking. He bends forward and gently kisses him on the lips. They fall silent for a moment. Justin has his arm around Brian's waist, his forehead is touching Brian's chest. BRIAN (lets his fingers run through Justin's hair) There's something we have to talk about. JUSTIN I know. It's about the house. (Brian looks down at him and raises his brows) Molly told me. She listened to your conversation with mom. BRIAN (rolls on his back) They should really invent a teenager safety catch. (Justin straightens up and looks at him) And? What do you think? JUSTIN I think that it doesn't really matter where we live as long as we are living together. So, if you want to sell it, it's okay with me. BRIAN (looking at him - pensive) Hmm… (Justin gives him a smile and gets up from the bed. Brian watches him heading towards the bathroom) Justin, didn't you forget something? Justin stops and turns around. Brian points at his crotch. JUSTIN (looking down) Oh. Right. Focus on Brian. Something hits the sheets in front of him. It's Justin's cock ring. CUT TO: INT. JENNIFER'S HOUSE - DINING ROOM - EVENING They're sitting at the set table. Brian and Justin on the left, Molly and Jennifer on the right. They're drinking wine and talking, the atmosphere's relaxed. JENNIFER (addressing Brian) Justin told me your sister was in hospital. BRIAN The doctors said everything's fine. (pragmatic) I'm sure she'll be her former self again soon. He takes a sip from his wine. Jennifer doesn't seem to know if it's good or bad news. JUSTIN (changing the subject) By the way, mom, what happened to the guy you turned down when he asked you out? JENNIFER (rolling her eyes) He didn't take it well. He let me show him about twenty houses. One had not enough bathrooms, the next had too many. The kitchen was on the right, but he wanted it to be on the left. The cellar was too dark, the attic storey too light. He always found a fault. BRIAN Big ego, small di- (He catches Justin's warning glance) brains. JENNIFER Well, that's why I used mine. I knew he was going to have a divorce so I called his wife and ask her to take part in the next viewing. He signed the contract on the spot. JUSTIN (impressed) Wow, mom. I had no idea you could be so scheming. JENNIFER (gives the boys a proud smile and raises her glass to them) Well, there are a lot of things you don't know about me. MOLLY You should have told him to fuck off. JENNIFER (puts her glass down) Molly. BRIAN No, Jennifer. She's got a point. (giving Molly an approving look) Why beat around the bush? Molly smiles at Brian, but obviously Jennifer's opinion differs on this point. JENNIFER (clears her throat - looking at the boys) Erm… Did you two come to a decision concerning the house? BRIAN (looking at Justin) We're not going to sell it at the moment. (Justin seems to be pleased and yet surprised) We'll wait for a better offer. Jennifer looks at the two of them and smiles. MOLLY (sniffing) Where's the funny smell coming from? JENNIFER (shocked) Oh my goodness! The joint! She jumps up from her chair and runs into the kitchen. Justin follows her. BRIAN (to Molly) Your mother's smoking pot in the kitchen? Molly looks at him and laughs. Brian smirks, raises his glass and takes a sip. CUT TO: INT. PITTSBURGH'S PIZZA PALACE - EVENING They're sitting around a round table next to a wall with a picture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. A waiter approaches them. JENNIFER (addressing the rest of the group) I'm so sorry. I must have forgotten to set the timer. WAITER Buona sera. (with a pen drawn) What will it be? JENNIFER (without hesitation) A big family pizza. The angle changes. The waiter heads for the kitchen. Music sets in: Preluders - Walking On Sunshine. Change to a close up of a huge pizza sitting in the center of the table. The camera widens up. They seem to have a great time, chatting and eating the pizza. Justin takes a piece, but the cheese is quite sticky and produces a long thread. Brian wraps it around his index finger. Justin grabs his wrist and sucks it off Brian's finger, while he's trying to cover the eyes of his laughing sister with his other hand. The camera circles around the table. Change to them, standing at one of the billiard table in the corner of the restaurant. Brian shows Molly how to handle the cue. She hangs on his every word. Then it's her turn. She takes the stick from Brian, who puts his hands on hers to help her getting the feeling for the right position. Concentrated, Molly bites her lower lip and strikes a green billiard ball. It hits a red one and sinks it in the left corner pocket. Molly cheers and gives Brian five. Justin takes a step aside and lets Jenn go first, encouraging her to catch up. As she takes position, he obviously criticizes her, because she turns around, puts her hand on her hip and says something which shuts him up. Brian and Molly laugh, while Jenn focuses on the ball again. Change of angle. The ball approaches us and we're rolling over the table and vanish in one of the pockets. FADE TO BLACK Preluders - Walking on Sunshine [..] I used to think maybe you love me now I know that it's true and I don't wanna spend my whole life just a-waiting for you Now I don't want you back for the weekend not back for a day oh no no I said baby I just want you back and I want you to stay I'm walking on sunshine oh oh I'm walking on sunshine oh oh I'm walking on sunshine oh oh ain't it time to feel good hey alright now ain't it time to feel good hey alright now walking on sunshine walking on sunshine I feel alive I feel a love I feel a love that's really real I feel alive I feel a love I feel a love that's really real I'm walking on sunshine oh oh I'm walking on sunshine oh oh I'm walking on sunshine oh oh ain't it time to feel good… Directed by CleverDevil Story by CleverDevil Developed by Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman Based on the British Series Created by Russell T Davies Starring (in alphabetical order) Michelle Clunie Robert Gant Thea Gill Randy Harrison Gale Harold Scott Lovell Peter Paige Hal Sparks and Sharon Gless as Debbie Guest Starring Harris Allan Dean Armstrong Sherry Miller Peter MacNeill Kirsten Kieferle Lynn Deragon Isabella Fink Stephanie Moore Executive Story Editor galefan4ever Music Supervision CleverDevil Additional Cast (in order of appearance) Gus - Keegan Hoover **** Queer as Folk and all its characters (despite the few I created) are property of CowLip and Showtime. No copyright infringement is intended. Author's note: I don't know if Claire knew about Gus, as far as I remember it was never said on the show. But since Jack got to know about his grandson by accident, I think Brian told neither Claire nor Joan about his son. I assume Jack didn't do it either. But that's just a guess. As for Brian and Claire. I thought that Claire, having to face the possibility of having cancer, would feel the urge to change something in her life and make amends. Of course such things will be forgotten as soon as she gets to know that it was a benign tumor. But although Brian was aware of that, he stood by her side when she got the news. I'm not sure if she would have done the same if she was in his place. Britin. Well, I think Brian also came to like the idea of living there with Justin, even if it was originally Justin's dream. And by saying they would keep it for now, he signaled him that he shares the dream of living together, but they should wait and see what happens. That's what Moira tried to tell Justin. They should have dreams together. Something they both want. Last but not least I'd like to thank Do for coming up with the idea of the little dinner scene. I hope it was like you imagined it to be ;-). TRAILER EPISODE 6.09 Music - Exhale slowly by Bootsy Mc Queen queer as folk Toronto, Canada. Lindsay and Melanie are standing in front of the kitchen counter. Lindsay seems to be worried. Melanie tries to console her. "Honey, it's just a barbeque with the neighbors and a couple of our friends. Not a formal reception." Lindsay passes her hand through her blond hair and leans against the counter. "It was a bad idea. Why didn't you talk me out of it?" Mel gently touches her shoulder. With a reassuring smile. "If we didn't scare them off until now, there's no way this barbeque could make things worse." The kitchen. Lindsay is standing in front of Brian and Justin. Lindsay: "I'm aware of the fact that you haven't seen each other for about four weeks. Knowing your distinctive sex-drive, I assume you can barely think about anything else but celebrating your reunion." Brian, annoyed: "In plain terms please." Lindsay: "I just want you to abstain from sex for this one afternoon. No fucking until the guests are gone." Mel and Ted are standing in front of the grill. Mel is holding a pair of tongs in her hand. "It's plain to see that the two of you belong together. You're probably just afraid to take the next step." Ted: "Maybe. I just know that I have a very unpleasant feeling in my guts." Behind the house. Justin is looking at four sacks of barbeque coal, while Brian is standing behind him. Justin: "We could take two sacks and- " He doesn't get any further because Brian grabs his shoulder, presses him against the wall and attacks his throat with lips and teeth. Justin, with weak resistance: "Brian. We promised." Brian stops and looks at him. "Fuck the promise. I'm horny." Close up of his fingers, stroking Justin's dick through the fabric of his jeans. Backyard. Ted and Blake are sitting on a bench at a long table. Blake: "I know I put if off to the last minute and this is maybe not the best time to tell you, but I can't wait any longer." Ted, with a worried expression on his face: "Now you're starting to scare me." Blake drops the bombshell: "I'll go to India for one year." The kitchen. Brian is wedged between the counter and a young, good-looking girl with blond hair. She lets her fingers run over his chest and looks down at his basket. Girl, in a seductive voice: "Seems like you're ready to start." Backyard. Michael and Ben are standing next to a tree. Gus and two other kids are playing in the background. Michael is holding Jenny Rebecca in his arms. He turns to look at Ben. "What if I would cheat on you?" Ben, keeping a straight face: "I would kick you out of the house and start the divorce proceedings." Michael looks at him in shock. Kitchen. Justin is standing in front of the table, filling small bowls with fruit salad. The angle changes and the camera approaches him from behind. Justin doesn't seem to notice what's going on behind his back. Change to his front. Two hands come up from behind. One clasps his torso, the other one is pressed against his mouth. In a blink of an eye, Justin is pulled out of the picture. Lindsay, Debbie and Carl are descending the stairs of a cellar. They're are accompanied by a middle-aged couple. The woman is blonde and her husband's dark hair is already turning grey. Lindsay: "I know little about wine." Mr. Neighbor, who's leading the group downstairs: "Some good drop can taste like a passionate night spend with a beautiful woman. The flavor has a stimulating effect and when it runs down your throat it's almost like having an-" He stops at the end of the staircase, staring at something in front of him. The others turn to look in the same direction. Lindsay's eyes widen in shock, Carl blinks and Debbie raises her brows, while Mrs. Neighbor presses a hand against her open mouth. Carl looks up at the sky. Dark clouds are looming above, gathering to a dense front. It seems like a storm is brewing. queer as folk Adult content, graphic language, nudity, strong sexual content SHOWTIME - NO LIMITS