"Queer Identities" -- Chapter 105 "Only Shades of Gray"

[gaedhal]

I almost changed the name of this chapter (planned way before a

Comments

[kmboatright]

Love how Justin asks "are we ever going to live in Pittsburgh again" and Brian doesn't even argue any more that they don't have to be together all the time, that they could live apart. Hooray!

If the marriage is void Justin will be devastated, but so will Brian, even if only Justin will realize that.

Best story ever!

(...I thought that was a Monkees song....)

[gaedhal]

It was recorded by the Monkees, written by Mann and Weil.

[rulisteningbj]

You just got to love Teddy. interesting that Brian wants to make a statement. Justin will be devastated but will Brian? I hope he is finally going to get his health and sex drive back.

Dee Dee

[gaedhal]

Ted has definitely served a purpose on this trip -- but Ted and
Brian coming to terms is canon, so...

[shadownyc]

Very powerful chapter! I'm glad Brian admits to his self that he also cares about the legality of his marriage.

[gaedhal]

He cares -- and looking at losing it tells him how much he cares.

[camelhaircoat]

An unexpected pleasure today!

I always love when Ted makes an appearance, especially when he's gettin' some appreciation.

The Great Gatsby, an interesting choice for Brian, who seems like Jay in a lot of ways.

Glad to see Brian grabbing on with both hands and embracing what he's fought to hard - often with himself - to achieve.

[gaedhal]

Well, "Gatsby" makes an appearance in canon -- and also at the end
of "Queer Theories."

I think it's a book Brian, the self-created man, can certainly relate to.

It's also a tragedy. Brian can relate to that, too.

[chadmom]

It's so wonderful to see Brian actually thinking instead of just reacting!

Great chapter, Gael.