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Episode #220 Recap
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Ready for THE END??? lol... Ahh, come on - it's only 45 minutes of entertainment and anxiety...plus, there's always the rewind button once it's done.

"Oh My God!"

Michael and Justin are in the comic book store, seeing the first issue of "Rage" in all its printed glory. They are smiling with pride and happiness at what they've accomplished. Justin's thrilled to see his work in print. Michael's amazed that a story in his head is now "Rage." He says, "Do you know what this will be worth one day," while holding up an issue. Brian comes into the store - wearing his mafia black on black suit with steel gray tie - flips through the comic as they talk. Asking if they are ready to sale "your baby" on the open market. Michael hopes people will like it. Justin says why wouldn't they. Brian - "You have no idea how vicious queers can be." He pulls out flyer tickets announcing a Rage party at Babylon. He's organized a huge celebration, put ads in gay magazines, organized interviews and put up notices on gay web sites. Michael's floored. "Holy Shit!!!" Justin's happy. (((And, I'm wondering how much Brian's bonus for making Partner REALLY was....))) Brian teases that if the comic's successful, they can all retire to Palm Springs. Justin says he's got class, but as he leaves Brian asks if he'll be in later. (((THUD - he just did a 'relationship' thing. Without mentioning homing devices...lol.))) Justin - "Uh, sure." He leaves. Brian turns and looks after him, then turns back to Michael - with a ironic smile and a head shake. Michael's worried for him. He lifts Brian's chin and kisses him. "Love you." They hug and Brian says, "Me too. Always have, always will." He tickles Michael and they smile at each other.

Dinner at Deb's house - Vic, Michael and Ben in attendance. Deb's looking through the comic - saying Zephyr looks just like Michael, JT like Justin and Vic adds that Rage looks like Brian. Ben raises his eyebrows realllllly big in agreement...hehe. Deb says why isn't she in the book - "Don't superheroes have mothers?" She pours more food on Ben's plate, despite his protests. (((Oh my, he realllllly IS in the family now.))) As Debbie confirms by saying exactly that. M - "My sincere condolences." Deb slaps him in the head with the comic...lol. She invites Ben to join them on their annual two week trip to the Poconos - they've been going since Michael was nine. Ben lands a bomb - saying he might be in Tibet. Not for a couple weeks, either. He's thinking of going to a Buddhist Academy - for SIX months!!! THUD. Michael's speechless.

Gym - side by side on the Stairmasters - it's Ted, Emmett, Michael and Brian. Michael's told them the news. (((Get ready folks, the awkwardness you're beginning to feel after Ted's inane giggle to Em's response - it's only gonna GROW!!!! lol...))) Ted's laughing at practically anything Em says, and Emmett's confused as to why. He turns to Michael and asks what did he say....hehe. They tell Michael that 6 months is a long time to be away, to be celibate. Michael says if you live with Monks, it's a given. Brian - "Not him, you..." (((And let's face it, 6 months without sex for Brian.... You might as well have rubbed a genie's lamp and turned him into a lesbian. Same torturous analogy....lol.))) Emmett points out that Ben will have to wear orange - which no one looks good in, "no matter how spiritual." Ted - well, you guess it. Giggling out hee-hee's. (((He's soooo gone. Right over the love waterfall and into the abyss.))) T - "He is so right. You are SO RIGHT." When Em starts to leave for the showers, Brian grouses that it's only been 10 minutes. Ted jumps in - protectively and possessively - biting Brian's head off in Em's defense and he leaves to join Emmett in the shower. (((If Scott were walking any closer to Peter's shoes on that exit - they'd have been wearing the same socks...hehe.)))

Ethan's apartment - Justin and Ethan curled up together in bed. Ethan asks Justin to drive to the country with him instead of going clubbing with Brian - this Friday. To see the meteor shower. Justin says he can't, that Brian's throwing a party for the comic book. E - "He must love you alot." J - "In his way." E - "But not in yours." OUCH.... They kiss. And Justin gets up to leave - nice tush there. Ethan gets up and give him his latest CD. He used Justin's drawing of himself as the cover. Ethan tells Justin to look inside - the dedication says - "For Justin." Justin kisses him - a lot - lol.

Gym locker room - Here we go again. Emmett's half dressed, chest bare. Ted turns to him and starts patting down Em's back, saying there's water still on him. As he does, Ted goes on and on about how great Em's looking. (((No shit!!! I'm enjoying the view, for one.))) He laughs at Em's next little joke - more than he should really. Emmett's smiling but you can tell he's uncomfortable with all this exaggerated affection - completely out of the blue. Em says he's going to work. Ted asks him to lunch, but Em says he's already taken him out to lunch - twice this week, and breakfast and dinner. Ted - "Treating you, is my treat." He leans in to kiss Em, but Em turns his face so it's his cheek that Ted kisses. Ted leaves with a HUGE smile on his face.

Sweeping camera shot down the storefronts of Liberty Avenue - as we hear Ethan's violin playing. Torso, then further down - there's Ethan playing in the wind and cold. They do a spinning shot, circling Ethan as he plays - letting you see the entire neighborhood. He's just outside Liberty Diner. We are shown a black gloved hand dropping money into Ethan's case. He stops playing and tells the man he put too much money in - $100 - thinking it's a mistake. We see it's Brian. (((Awwwwwwww...lol.))) Brian points out that Ethan's sign says he's a starving artist. E - "More like a little hungry." Brian tells him he's good. Ethan agrees...haha. Brian tells him there are better ways of making money than playing on street corners. "A couple thousand at least." When Ethan asks by doing what, Brian says it's cold - he leaves to go into the diner - knowing Ethan's gonna follow.

Ben putting up a "Rage is Here" poster on the bulletin board of his university - telling Michael the comic is now required reading for his class. Michael smiles, saying it's good to be the professor's boyfriend. B - "That is not why." Ben says it fits with the theme of his class - "A Survey of Gay Aesthetics in Post-Modern American Art and Literature." - "And because it's good." He says it says something good about gay people. About Friendship and Loyalty. Courage. Ben says he cares about the characters - "even Rage." B - "You are an honest to God writer, Michael." He kisses Michael, who looks shyly around at being kisses in that setting. Michael thanks him. Ben says Michael's the reason he's able to think seriously about going to Tibet - from the encouragement Michael gave him in the hospital to think on something positive. M - "I meant sex or chocolate cake." Ha ha... Ben's been invited by the academy to come study. But he says, he won't unless he's got Michael's blessing.

Snicker.... The visual set up of this scene is even hilarious. Ted has actuallllllllly followed Em to work and is bent over the counter in Torso watching Em fold shirts. Em says shouldn't he be at the warehouse - directing porn. (((Why, he's got a million images of you aroused and jacking off - to fill his wishful day dreams...lol.))) Ted says he misses Em being there - his "pal" - his "good buddy" - and taking Em's hand - his "loving friend." Em's smiling all the way through, but he's about to run out the door...lol. Mel and Lindz come in to see the baby pride outfits Em's told them about - and Em rushes over - asking them to save him from Ted. "Take him to the movies, take him to lunch. Just TAKE him." Roflmao... He says Ted's following him everywhere, laughing at everything he says and looking at him in this "weird puppy dog way." Mel and Lindz are ecstatic at being a part of the DISH...lol.

And next we see Mel and Lindz pulling Ted out of the store onto the street. Asking if he's seeing anyone. Lindz plays him up by saying Michael mentioned seeing Em with a really hot guy the night before. Ted's instantly on the bone - (((I could so make a reallllllly bad pun out of that - buy why, since all of you can do it for me...lol.))) - asking who was it. Lindz asks why's Ted upset, and though he denies it - both girls give him all knowing little smiles...and he breaks under the pressure. "Is it that obvious?" They said it was right there on his face. He says he doesn't understand - one day Em's the "same old Emmett I see everyday. The next minute - he's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen." Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh.... Damn that was sweet. (((BTW - for those of you in doubt of this pairing idea - yes it is sudden, more sudden than I'd like - BUT - take a look at episode 14 of season one - and you'll see Ted suffering for the loss of Emmett - constantly saying how he misses him and life's not the same without him - to the point of equal obsession as he's puppy dogging it night. Just mix in lust and you've got it.))) Lindz says that's how it happened with her and Mel - one day friends, the next lovers. He teases - yeah, but you're lesbians. L - "Friends turn into lovers all the time." M - "Even fags." Mel says tell Emmett - go for it. Lindz says he might awaken some feelings in Em if he does.

Brian with Ethan at Liberty Diner - discussing the possibility of Ethan playing violin in a commercial. As they talk, Brian quotes the exact piece that Justin's been listening to endlessly. (((Yes, it is subtly obvious that Brian knows who he's talking to. It becomes more apparent as the scene goes on.))) "Paganini's 'Cantabile' in D Major, Opus 17." Ethan says that's on his CD. B - "No shit." THUD. B - "One of my favorites." Brian looks over and sees Justin coming in. Ethan's sitting with his back to the door, btw. Brian gives Ethan his card, and you see Ethan realize who he's talking to. Ethan gives him his name - just as Justin comes over and finds them together. Brian even introduces Ethan to Justin - as he looks dead straight at Justin's face for a reaction. Justin's shocked, standing in awkward silence, looking back and forth. Ethan is extremely uncomfortable and gets up to leave. Brian calls after him, saying the job's his if he still wants it. Ethan gives him a disbelieving look and leaves.

Ted and Emmett at a nice, expensive restaurant. Ted's nervous - he keeps drinking water - glassfuls at a time - lol. Em warns him against drowning...hehe. He finally asks Ted why he's acting so weird. Like he's "got something to tell (Em), but he's not telling (him.)" Em - "Don't we share everything?" T - "Not yet." They get interrupted by a waiter before Ted can say anything - pouring more water...lol. (((Banking the fires as it were...))) Ted dives into the second water glass. Snicker. Then he tells Em about not being lucky in love. Saying he'd almost given up hope, but then the other night - "there he was." E - "Ohhh, Teddy." Ted says Emmett was right, "love comes when you least expect it." (((Technically, that would make Debbie right. Since she said that to Em in front of Tiffany's regarding his mystery stalker - i.e. George.))) Em's so happy for Ted as he listens, smiling with great affection. Em insists Ted tell him. E - "Who is it?" T - "You." THUD!!! E - "You, who?" T - "You, you." Awwwww....lol. E - "Me, you?" T - "Yes, you you." (((Stop it, stop it. I feel like I'm on First Base - oh wait, that was "Who." lol...))) What follows is one HECK of a good job on Scott Lowell's part - he's so grateful in his expression - thankful to say the words. And it's heartbreaking too - "You're the one who knows me better than anyone, and still hasn't run away. Who tells me I'm adorable when I look like shit. Who, with his little finger, can lift my spirits even when they weigh 300 pounds. I love you, Emmett Honeycutt." THUD!!! Em - he's shocked. His mouth open, unable to speak. He grabs a water glass and starts gulping...lol.

Loft - Brian working on his computer as Justin comes in. Justin apologizes - saying he didn't mean for it to happen. B - "I know. You're the poor, hapless victim of a love bashing." (((Eeeeek, this already isn't going well.))) Justin says he would have told him, to which Brian says, "and taken all the fun out of it?" Then he pulls a Kinney Special - and asks how big Ethan's dick is. Justin says that has nothing to do with it. Brian disagrees. He gets up and pulls Justin to him. "You love cock. You love it down your throat, you love it up your ass." He's putting his hand down Justin's jeans. "You love riding it. And after you come," he whispers, "you love to fall asleep with it still inside you." DAMN... Justin tells him to stop, jerking Brian's hand out of his pants. Brian says he's hard, so don't say it doesn't matter. Justin insists there are other things. J - "He loves me." B - "Your dreamy eyed schoolboy." J - "In ways that you can't." B - "In ways that I won't." J - "He told me that I'm all he wants." B - "They're still using that one?" J - "It's more than you've ever said." B - holding Justin's face now - "And it's more than I ever will. So, uh... What the fuck are you still doing here?" J - "Would you care if I wasn't?" B - "It's your call where you want to be. You decide." Brian walks back to his work. (((Good God. Quoting the dialogue's emotionally draining enough.)))

Woody's - Deb's handing out invites to one and ALLLLLLLLLLLLL, to the Rage party. Vic's laughing, saying she should be Michael's agent. She notices Michael's "long face." He's upset about Ben's leaving. "It must be cosmic destiny. Every time I fall in love with someone, he leaves town. This one's even leaving the country." (((Well, not EVERY one....bahh dumm dumm.))) Deb and Vic start talking about how isolated Tibet is, and what if Ben get's sick. Deb says someone should talk some sense to Ben. Vic's on the opposite corner, saying he felt the same way when he went to Italy. "Do it now, before it's too late." Michael's torn between them.

Uhh ohhh. Justin's at Ethan's place. And MAN, Ethan's pissed. Says Brian's an asshole. Justin says - he's honest, "and if anyone's an asshole, it's me for lying." Ethan asks how Brian found out, Justin says Brian would never tell him. Ethan throws Brian's money back at Justin - saying Brian can keep it. Justin points out that Ethan needs it more. E - "At least now I know why you're with him. He's beautiful." (((Jeeez, how he says that. It's amazing.))) "He must be great in bed." J - "He is." Ethan grabs the money back. J - "It's when we're not in bed that's a problem." Ethan says he's not the answer, that he should be thinking of himself and the competition he's got coming up - $25,000.00 prize and touring dates. "I can't be wasting my time, thinking about you. Wishing you were here. Hoping that tonight, will be the night you finally stay." Justin says he'll stay, but Ethan says he can't. E - "So just go back to your boyfriend, and I'll go back to my violin." He starts playing very agitatedly and won't stop when Justin asks him to. Justin leaves with a slammed door.

Em at home with Michael - making a sandwich - since he couldn't eat after hearing the news. News which he is sharing with Michael. Michael asks what Emmett said after the "I love you." Em said he went to the bathroom. "I was drinking alot of water." (((Hahah...we KNOW.))) He asks what he's gonna do. Michael asks if Em has any feelings for Ted. E - "Warm feelings. Fuzzy feelings," like he has for Michael, Lindz, Mel and even Brian - "some times." (((YOU SEE - there's GOT to be a backstory between them. I'm desperate for one...lol.))) "But not those kind of feelings." Michael says Em should "bite the bullet and tell him." Ben comes in. Saying there's a visiting professor who might want to sublet his place. Michael says, "great," rather unenthusiastically. Em leans over and repeats Michael's advice about biting the bullet - back to him. lol...

Okay - realllllllllllly emotional scene with no dialogue. Justin's come back to the loft. It's dark. Brian's in bed, awake on his side of the bed. He watches as Justin comes to the bed. Justin undresses, in a way that shows he's not sure of his reception. He strips down to his underwear and stands there. Brian pulls back the duvet and Justin gets in. Brian pulls it over him. And we see them spooned together, Brian's arm over Justin. Close up on their faces. Brian - thoughtful and Justin - sad/worried. Brian closes his eyes - asleep? Justin does for a moment, but opens them again. Lying awake and staring into the dark.

Michael's apartment bedroom - He and Ben in bed. Michael's sitting naked on the bed, Ben's under the covers. They've obviously just made love - all sweaty and such. Ben kisses Michael's shoulder and lies down. Michael - "Ben?" Ben - "What is it, baby?" (((Ahhh...baby, is it? Very nice.))) Michael's asking if there are doctors and hospitals where Ben's going, in case something happens. Ben's trying to reassure him that Tibet's more modernized. M - "What if it's an emergency like last time?" B - "Well, I'm not going to live my life in fear." Michael says it's not fear, it's being practical. And that six months is a long time. Ben says, "so you're telling me you don't want me to go." Michael starts in saying he knows it's important to Ben, when Ben interrupts him. Ben says he wouldn' t go if Michael wasn't okay with it. Then Michael says, "No. This isn't about what I want. It's about what you need. So go. With my blessing and approval." They kiss.

Ted's apartment. He's playing opera and watering his plants. Em shows up. Saying he has to talk to him. They sit. And before Em can say anything, Ted adds in. He knows it's a shock, but it makes sense. They hate the same movies, laugh at the same people...lol. It just seems like the natural course to go farther. Em says that he's touched, overwhelmed. And flattered, but .... Ted doesn't let him finish. T - "I know what you're trying to say. You love me to death, but you don't love me. So we should keep things as they are. And just stay friends, right?" (((Oh dear, now that was sad - but beautifully played on both their parts.))) Em agrees. Ted says, "you see, we have so much in common we can read each other's minds. It was just a thought. A suggestion." He gets up to get dressed and says Em can see himself out.

Soooooooome of you have been waiting for this scene for two years...hehe. Comic book store - Michael's putting out issues of Rage on a display. He's wearing a Rage t-shirt. (((Very nice too.))) Justin comes in. Michael says Justin looks like shit and why didn't he dress up for their interview with "Pittsburgh OUT." (((Uhhh hmmmm. LIke in say, a T-Shirt??? lol....))) Justin says he's an artist and doesn't have to dress up to impress. M - "This is for Brian. He went to alot of trouble for us." J - "It's not for us, it's for him." (((How exactly do you figure that? He can fuck you for free and Michael's ALWAYS around - interviews/media hype or no...so why do you think this is a selfish act? Sorry, I had to ask.))) "Brian calls ALL the shots. Brian controls the show, even us." M - "If you ask me, Brian's been really good to you. I mean, he saved your life. Took you in. He's putting you through school. He protects you. Looks after you, and whether you believe it or not he loves you more than he's ever loved anyone." J - "He doesn't love me. He fucks me." M - "Well then maybe you should find somebody else, or maybe you already have." J - "He told you." Michael says he's the one who told Brian, that he saw Justin kissing Ethan on the street. Justin calls him an asshole. Michael calls him an ungrateful little prick. Justin says mind your own business. M - "Brian is my business. He's my best friend." J - "Fuck you, Michael! Fuck you. Fuck you." This while the interviewer and cameraman from Pittsburgh OUT are coming through the door. Justin leaves Michael to do it alone.

Ben at Liberty Diner - reading about Tantric Buddhism. Deb comes over and jokes about extended orgasms. He leaves to go to the passport office. She follows him outside, giving him lemon bars for later. ((( OH MY WORD!!! He really IS a part of the family NOW!!!! lol... ))) D - "I gotta take care of my boys." Ahhhh... She says six months is a long time to ask someone to wait. He says they talked and Michael will be fine, that maybe Michael might be better off. She asks why. Ben says not having him around to worry about. When she says what the fuck is this self sacrifice crap (((you GOT to love her))) - Ben says it would mean Michael would have an easier ride. D - "Who says love's an easy ride? General Motors? Michael's used to bumps. He grew up with me." She says her son is strong. "Strong enough to see anything through. The question is, are you?"

And HERE WE GO!!!! "RAGE" comes to Babylon, baby!!!

A three or four story Rage poster covers one whole wall of the club. Hotties dancing all over, music blaring. And everyone is wearing black masks. (((Damn, I'm adoring this already.))) Confetti is raining down. We see that several boys have the comic in hand. Vic - in mask comes over with Rage theme drinks. Jennifer's there. (((Yes, she is official a fag hag... Hey, don't pound me - if she made it to Woody's, the bathhouse and now to Babylon - it qualifies, even if it's a relation!!!))) Also there is Deb, Lindz, Mel, Michael and Ben. Em's there, leaning on Ted - who's looking sad as all hell. Em's saying Brian's almost as good as he is at throwing parties...lol. (((Btw - I FUCKING adore what Peter's wearing!!!! And the way they made his hair all spiky. Come to think of it, if he were wearing green....he'd make a kick ass RIDDLER.))) When Ted doesn't laugh, Em asks if his going to make a "bon mot" about his parties. Ted pulls away, puts on his mask and goes off for a drink. Daphne!!!!! In mask - comes over and says this is so cool She tells Justin, "you're a star." As Deb and Jennifer agree that their kids - are "abso-fucking-lutely" fucking unbelievable. (((Ms. Jennifer!!! Potty Mouth...heh.))) Michael and Justin try and avoid looking at each other.

Just then!!!! Siren's go off and an announcer comes out to start THE SHOW!!! "RAGE" live and ON STAGE!!! Brian's hired actors to put on a performance of the comic's plot. Re-enacting JT's Bashing and Rescue - Complete with Rage and Zephyr in costume - Laser Lights, and Fireworks as Rage and JT kiss. Basically folks - this KICKS ASS. (((I adore watching the characters seeing the show. Their reactions and delight are great to see.)))

As the Announcer introduces RAGE - Brian comes up - yes, in mask - THUD!!! And throws his arms over Michael and Justin's shoulders. Flashes of light and out of the stage floor come Rage and Zephyr. The crowd cheers. Rage in blue and Zephyr in red. This causes some of the first TRUE smiles to cross Justin and Michael's faces all night. Fake fighting on stage commences. And as RAGE comes to JT's side, they kiss and sparks fill the air behind them. "Everybody PARTY!!!"

All the people go crazy, confetti falls and music builds. Brian looks at Michael and Justin - who are both frowning again. (((Ungrateful - the both of them...lol.))) "Don't thank me both at once." Michael goes off for a drink. B - "What's his problem?" J -"We're not speaking." B - "Creative differences." J - "Actually we're in total agreement. I think he's an asshole and he thinks I'm one." B - "I just spent a fucking fortune on this, so work it out." J - "After what he told you?" B - "He was just looking out for me. Like Zephyr looks after Rage. You know, if you want your comic book to be a success, you should put your personal feelings aside. And don't piss on your achievement." He leaves.

Awwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!! Okay, Okay, Okay - I'll try and act like this next one doesn't thrill me. 1 .... 2 ..... 3 ..... NAHHHHHHHHHHH, who am I kidding!!!! It so does.

Amidst the party boys, Emmett has sought out Ted at the bar. He orders a "pretty purple" drink as Ted tries to escape to supposedly congratulate Michael. As he walks away, Emmett turns all forceful....yum. (((Think of the Blake - "I will break your face" assuredness and you've got it.))) E - "Hey, would you stop running away from me please." T - "Who's running?" E - "You are, and don't tell me you're not. We can read each other's minds - remember? You're embarrassed." T - "Very perceptive." E - "Well, there's nothing to be embarrassed about." T - "That's easy for you to say, you didn't make a fool of yourself." Throwing off his black mask, E - "Teddy! You are NOT a fool. It takes alot of courage to speak what's in your heart. More courage than saving the world from archvillans." Ted's filled with full self-disparaging VIBE. And Em - well he's looking fucking fabulous in that silver glitter eyeliner...lol. T - "That's me, Pathetic man." He rips his own mask off. E, very emphatically - "You are not pathetic. You're funny. And witty. You're brilliant." Ted - angry now - "Spare me the flatter." E - "It's true. That's what makes you sexy. Because you're so so smart." Ted shakes his head. E - "You know what they say. The brain is the second sexiest organ." At Ted's yeah-right nod, E - "Which is not to say that the rest of you is not hot." He grabs Ted's chest. "I mean - Hi, feels those pecs. Hard as a rock." He grabs at Ted's stomach, as Ted briefly smiles. "And hello. Hello, Ted. That's a nice little six pack you've got going there." Ted grins a little. T - "More of a four pack, really." Em laughs. E - "You're so funny." Ted turns cautious, bordering on disbelieving eyes to Em. E, getting serious - "And those puppy dog eyes. You could dive right in." Ted looks so .... oh my. Em getting reallllly serious, voice low and surprised - "And... Your lips are...." He's looking into Ted's eyes, to his mouth, eyes, mouth... "They're so, uh... So..." And WHAM!!!! They DIVE into each other, kissing for all they are worth. Pulling back a bit, E - "Jesus, what the hell did they put in those drinks?" Ted - "Bartender, two more." And AGAIN, they kiss. THUD!!!! That was goooooooood.

Justin and Daphne working their way through the dancing masses. Lindz and Mel see them and tell Justin that Brian's looking for him. Justin's surprised. Mel says it's his big night and Brian wants to be with him. (((Oh dear.... I feel something bad coming on.)))

Balcony - Michael with Ben. Michael's saying he's not going to come to Babylon without Ben while he's gone to Tibet. He'll be "sitting at home, knitting. Waiting for your return." He teases that phone sex to Tibet will be expensive. Ben's telling Michael that he's decided not to go to Tibet. Michael's shocked. He says but it's all Ben's talked about. Ben - "And you were willing to let me go." M - "You said it was what you needed." B - "I already have what I need. Baby, I don't have to go to Tibet to find it." (((AHHHH, Baby - the Sequel.))) They kiss.

Justin's looking for Brian. He goes into the backroom, and THERE he is.... Brian is fucking ... well, himself as such. He's fucking "Rage." The height of narcissism, wouldn't you say??? Justin sees him. And Brian looks over at Justin. Justin walks out looking like he's practically numb by now. (((And can any of you say - "pushing him right over a fucking cliff" - yep. Deb's words from season one - after Michael's party. Well, Mr. Kinney does it again.)))

Back out on the dancefloor - Justin sees...Ethan. Standing awkwardly in his leather coat. Not dancing, but looking around for Justin. They see each other and Justin smiles soooo big. Ethan teases by lifting a black mask over his face for a second. Justin goes to him, pulls the mask down. Ethan says he was practicing and it sounded like shit and it's all Justin's fault. That he can't forget him. "You're all I think about." We see Brian coming out of the back, looking around for Justin. Seeing him with Ethan. Watching as Ethan and Justin kiss passionately. Michael and Debbie see it too, watching Brian as he looks over at the two. Ethan opens his eyes and sees Brian. He pulls back from the kiss sadly, and Justin turns - looking at Brian. (((God...))) Brian, with a very small smile - pulls off his mask - and looks over at Justin - blinking with shining eyes. Justin looks so sad, but it's like they KNOW it's now. No turning back, and neither of them tries to change it. Justin leaves - with Ethan. Brian stands there, Michael looking at him with worry. Deb watching Justin go. Brian puts his mask back on. His shield. And he starts to sway, trying to find the rhythm of the song. He goes over to a half naked man, and they start to dance.

We see several shots of the others dancing... Daphne, Michael, Lindz/Mel - and then TED & EM (((having a fabulous time, smiling and playing around)))) - cut to:

Close up on Brian's face as he moves. Face half covered in black, eyes now distanced....face looking exactlllllllllllllly like it did when we first saw him on the dance floor in Season One's Episode One - his introduction shot. He's completely zoned...swaying as the picture fades to credits.

Episode 220 Track Listing
Song Artist Scene
Bostonion Gavin Froome Ript Gym - Michael tells Ben's news
B B My Baby Mike Shepstone Torso - Ted & Emmett
En Fuite Jerome Ted tells Emmett about his feelings
I Don't Understand It Ultra Nate Vic understands what Ben's going through
5th Ascent Lance Oulette Ethan won't play 2nd fiddle to Brian
A Te, O Cara (from I Puritani) Bellini Emmett lets Ted down easy
Shining Star Noah's Art Ben leaves the Diner
Everyday (Hex Hector & Mac Quayle Club Mix) Kim English The gang arrives @ Babylon
Gayopolis Theme Mitch Magonet Rage is on stage
Wonderland Psychedelic Waltons Brian, Justin & Michael
Infected (Mark's Basstoy Mix) Barthezz Emmett sees Ted in a new light
Harder, Better, Faster, Stonger (Pete Heller's Stylus Remix) Daft Punk Ben decides not to go away
Human Behaviour (The Underworld Mix) Bjork Justin leaves with Ethan / End Credits

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