People were asking if "The End" of Push meant that it was over. Silly people. It's never over! Ever! It's not over until... well, perhaps it's best not to talk about that. My imagination makes people nervous.

Still the same warnings: M/M, NC-17, BDSM...come on, this is the third in a series of series. You all know me by now.

Still the same beta, the illustrious Max; new email address,  ardra_morrigan@yahoo.ca

Still the same fragile ego, so please make use of that email address, and often. ;)

 

The Lyrics - One by U2        

Prologue                    January 5, 2003

Chapter One

Erotica 

January 5, 2003

Just another evening in the Kinney-Taylor residence...with thanks to Madonna for the inspiration. I wouldn't recommend reading this one at work, either. This isn't a songfic, but it's inspired by a song...if you want me to post the actual song at ardraspace.com/sharedsongs, let me know and I will.

 

Chapter Two Take a Message January 7, 2003
Some enlightening correspondence with our dear friend Matt.

 

Chapter Three Breakfast Rush January 10, 2003
Justin's working, Deb is nosy. What else is new?

 

Chapter Four Meditate, Part I  January 12, 2003
Justin is sleeping. Brian is not. He is not amused.

 

Chapter Five The Road to Hell...  January 17, 2003
Justin awakes, and is both surprised and surprising. I borrowed a line from the Pet Shop Boys here, you'll know it when you see it.

 

Chapter Six A Touch Of Death  January 23, 2003
While the music plays, Brian and Justin lose a day...and maybe a whole lot more. All the words in italics are lyrics, from songs that can be found here.

 

Chapter Seven Communicable January 25, 2003
Brian calls for backup, and Ted makes a mistake.

 

Chapter Eight   Bad News February 2, 2003
Brian thought his day couldn't get any worse. He was wrong.

 

Chapter Nine Composure  February 5, 2003
 Emmett makes a disturbing discovery at the loft.

 

Chapter Ten The Art of Negotiation February 8, 2003
When the stakes are high, he with the best negotiating tactics wins. I'm putting the standard "Don't read this one at work" warning on it, so if you wander around drooling and incoherent, it's not my fault. ;)

 

Chapter Eleven One Night  February 15, 2003
Ever go out with your friends and sort of wished you hadn't? You'll sympathize with Michael. There's a song with this one as well, find it here

 

Chapter Twelve Whipsmart  February 27, 2003
Ted. Poor Ted. What more can I really say about Ted, except he deserves every single minute of his punishment? Sorry for the delay, but I worked my tail off to get this out before the premiere weekend. :)

 

Chapter Thirteen Meditate, Part II  March 14, 2003
I know this has taken too long, but sometimes RL interferes. Brian does some more thinking, and this time, Ben lends his advice as well.

 

Chapter Fourteen Therapeutic  March 30, 2003
Once again, this took too long; once again, RL interfered. I guess my output will be flagging for another couple of weeks, at least. Brian and Justin finally make it to therapy. 

 

Chapter Fifteen Enter Alan April 12, 2003
Finally we hear from Alan Sutherland, and the boys as well. 

 

Chapter Sixteen Two Roads Converged May 11, 2003
Yeah, yeah, I'm slow. I published to avoid seeing my name on the side of milk cartons, lol. I think it was worth the wait. 

 

Chapter Seventeen Not So Very Far Down June 18, 2003
And you thought my old publishing schedule was slow! Sorry, working and travelling isn't leaving much time for writing... but I did what I could, and I think the results are great.

Brian and Justin, in three different views.

 

     
Chapter Eighteen Down Forbidden Streets August 28, 2003
More Brian, more Alan, and an even bigger mess for the boys to solve. Don't forget to continue to parts two and three.

Hrm, when I look at the dates on the chapters, it sure doesn't feel like two months, but there it is. Nothing I can say but sorry.

 

Chapter Nineteen No Sacrifice At All November 15, 2003
The repercussions of past actions are beginning to catch up with Brian and Justin. Don't forget to continue to parts two, three, and four.

Many thanks to Annette for speedy emergency beta service! If not for her, this chapter would have been another week in production.

 

Chapter Twenty Fresh Eyes December 30,  2003
Justin readies himself for the art show, while Andrew and Matt, having seen the paintings, brace themselves for the fallout.

 

Chapter Twenty-One The Hidden Room February 14, 2004
The day of the show, Andrew gets a call from Brian.

 

Chapter Twenty-Two, the Finale Heaven Coming Down In Progress

 

Author's Notes/In The Previous Chapter

 

  April 11, 2004

Part I - Love is a Demon

  April 11, 2004
Michael sees and is disturbed by the first painting.

 

Part II - Let Temptation Take Him In

  April 13, 2004
Andrew discusses the second painting with Michael.

 

Part III - A Letter To Yourself

  April 14, 2004
Matt finds Justin, and we find out why Lindsay was crying.

 

Part IV - Amadeus/Beloved of God

  April 15, 2004
Alan gives Justin a gift; Brian finally gets a look at the paintings. 

Music Notes (Completely optional information about the music that inspired the finale. Does not affect plot/character/flow.)

 

Part V - The Very Breath

  April 17, 2004
Justin's anxiety peaks when Brian sees the last painting; Deb puts her two cents in. 

 

Part VI - Resurrection

  April 18, 2004
Brian and Justin decide on their future.. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACK TO SERIES FIC INDEX

 

hits since January 5, 2002