A Collision of Two Universes
A Queer As Folk Inspired by Fringe Fan Fiction
Disclaimer: I do not own this show, nor its characters nor I presume to do so. This is not canon and has never and will never happen.
Author's Note: There will be no explicit scenes into his story but if you have any qualms about reading about lesbian and gay characters in realistic relationships, please exit this page right now. This story came to mind while watching Fringe and seeing two universes unite in the Season Three finale. This is the product of those thoughts. This takes place after 5.13 and will consist of two different universes, which will be highlighted as we go along.
Ch. 2: Our Universe - A Rift in the Cosmos pt. 2. Lindsay and Melanie
Melanie and Lindsay were bickering as usual over financial issues. Gus was watching his two mommies argue for what seemed like the third time in a week. He was used to it, though. He knew his parents loved each other but he also knew that adults had problems. He really did not want to be an adult. He missed his dad back home in Pittsburgh and didn't understand why they had to move to Canada where he didn't have any friends.
"Linds, what are we supposed to do? I'd have to go back to school to pass the Canada bar exam! They don't accept my California certificate!" Melanie shouted, almost waking up Jenny Rebecca.
"Mel, let's calm down. Art galleries pay a little more here than they do in the states, I'm sure I could help foot the bill for your courses that you need," Lindsay reasoned. Lindsay, also worried about their money troubles, held her emotions in way better than Melanie. Letting things out was healthier, but Lindsay's way was less messy.
"I'm starting to think moving here was a big mistake," Melanie countered.
"We wanted to give our children a better life. Don't forget why we're doing this."
"Don't patronize me, Linds. So to escape emotional hardship for our kids, they now will always need more money and not have enough to do all the things normal kids do. I don't know which is worse," Melanie argued defensively.
"Mel, we thought long and hard about this. Maybe we should have tried to find jobs before relocating. If you had only looked into how the Canada bar association worked maybe this could have been avoided." Lindsay would soon regret putting the blame on Melanie.
"Who the fuck made you so high and mighty?"
Uh, oh. Lindsay thought to herself. I lit a fuse.
"No one. I'm sorry, that came out wrong."
"Oh really? How else was it supposed to come out? Why am I always blamed for everything that goes wrong?"
"Actually, I usually get blamed."
"Oh so now it's my turn. I see how that's fair."
"I'm sorry Mel, that's not what I meant. I should have said, we should have looked into how getting a job as a lawyer works here," Lindsay pleaded.
"Mommy, Mama," Gus interrupted loudly. Both the parents turn to look at their son.
"Stop fighting! If you don't stop fighting I wanna go live with daddy." Gus started crying.
"Oh Gus, we're sorry. We were just having an argument. Don't worry. Everything's fine," Melanie cooed and took Gus up into her arms. Melanie gave Lindsay a look like, see what you did?
"Yeah, sweetie. And you can visit your dad anytime you want. Ok, sweetie?"
"I m-m-mmm-iss my f-fff-riends," Gus said through almost incoherent sobs.
"I know sweetie. But this is what's best for us right now. I know it's hard to understand."
"And you can't go live with your daddy, sweetheart," Melanie replied apologetically.
"Why not? Jus'n used to live with daddy. And he liked it there."
"Of course he did. It's just not that simple. If you want you can call him up on the telephone later, would you like that?" Lindsay tried to calm down her little tyke.
"Ok," Gus resignedly responded, wiping his nose with his shirtsleeve.
"Why don't you go play in your room and we'll come play with you in a little while, okay?" Melanie put Gus down gently.
"Ok, mama," Gus's tears were forgotten as he ran into his playroom.
"He's heartbroken, Linds. How is this healthy?"
"I think he should go see Brian for a little while. Before school starts. He needs to get away form here until we figure things out. Its not good for him to see his two mothers fighting all the time."
"I'm sorry, Linds. It's just frustrating," Melanie pouted.
"I know it is, Mel. We'll figure it out, like we always have," Lindsay affectionately stated while caressing Melanie's face. They kissed and when they pulled away they smiled at each other and embraced. They had been to hell and back. Even if things were unclear now, they could and would figure out a solution. For all of their sakes.
A few hours later, after playing a few rounds of dominoes and watching some Canadian cartoon program, Gus wanted to call his father. Lindsay and Melanie looked at each other and knew it was something that needed to happen for Gus to feel better.
Gus took the phone from Lindsay after she dialed Brian's cell number.
"Daddy!" Gus yelled, before Brian was able to get a word in edgewise.
"Hey there, sonny boy! How's my little man doin?"
"I'm all right, daddy. But I miss you."
"I miss you, too. What do you mean just all right? You're not gr-eeaattt?"
"I don't like it here, daddy. I miss living in Pittsburgh. I miss being closer to you."
"I know, Gus. It's hard that you're gone but I'm sure you're going to have fun in Canada and you'll make lots of new friends."
"But I don't want new friends. I want my old ones," Gus almost starts crying again.
"Can I talk to your mommy, sonny boy?"
Gus handed Lindsay the phone and walked away.
"Brian?"
"Linds, what the fuck is going on?"
"Melanie is having trouble being a lawyer here. Apparently she has to take a few more courses to be able to pass the bar here. It's more difficult than in the states."
"Why is Gus so upset?"
"He kind of heard us fighting a few hours ago," Lindsay bit her lip waiting for Brian to admonish her.
"Linds, you shouldn't have arguments in front of him, at least not major ones."
"I know that, Brian. Look I was wondering if maybe—"
"If maybe he can stay with me for a little while until school starts," Brian interrupted finishing Lindsay's sentence. He did that a lot with her since he knew her so well.
"Actually, yes. I think it would be good for him to spend time with you one on one and really get to know you."
"And also to get him away from you fighting munchers, right?"
"Brian," Lindsay taunted.
"I'd love to take him Linds. With Justin gone, things are, well," Brian paused and reminisced over their goodbye they had before they made love for the last time. He cleared his throat after Justin's face disappeared from his mind. "Things just are a little more lonely around here without him."
"I totally understand, Brian. It sounds like this would be good for you, too."
"I think so. I really miss him, Lindsay."
"I know. And he misses you. And I miss you."
"Same here," Brian paused then cleared his throat again, not used to so much sentimentality in one conversation. "I'll try to clear my schedule for Kinnetik at least for the first two weeks he's here. That's probably all I can spare before I have to go back to work, but I'm sure he'd love to spend time with Debbie, Michael, and Ben, as well. And we'd have nights and weekends to ourselves."
"Okay. I really appreciate this. I think Gus will benefit."
"Me, too. Can I tell him?"
"Of course. I love you Peter."
"I love you, too Wendy."
Lindsay smiled and walked into Gus's room then handed him the phone. "Daddy wants to tell you something," Brian vaguely heard Lindsay say over the phone.
"Sonny boy? Are you listening? Are you listening?"
"Yeah, daddy."
"Good, looks like you will be coming down to visit me really soon. Would you like that?"
"Yes!" Gus exclaimed, his voice riddled with excitement. He shouted so loud Brian had to cover his right ear.
"Okay. I'll see you in a little over a week, Gus."
"Okay, daddy. Bye."
"Bye." Brian flipped his cell phone shut and plopped down onto his couch, defeated. He really did miss Gus and he didn't realize how much until he heard his voice. Justin was right, how long would it take him to admit that he loves him, another bomb? He loved Gus more than he even knew.
He looked around his apartment and even though it's been a month since Justin was gone, he still expected his bubbly partner, or ex-partner, to come walking in that door and telling him about his day.