A/N: OK this is my first Queer as Folk FanFic. I do not own QAF or anything to do with it except this story Idea. Anyways some characters maybe a little OOC but I am tryin to keep them in character as possible. THis may seem rushed but the mani point is to find his father.

Chapter 8: Discoveries

Justin stared at the piece of paper in his hands. It was Neil's home and work numbers and addresses. Melanie had given them to him after the cook out the other day. He had been trying to decide on whether or not he should call. If Neil was Harry's brother then he hada lot to gain from the phone call. If he wasn't then it was back to square one.

He sighed as he paced back and forth in his and Brian's bedroom. This was a big step he was about to take and he needed Brian here, but he was at work. Justin took a few deep breaths and tried to calm himself. He grabbed the phone from beside his bed and looked at it. One phone call was all it took to know if he was on the right track. All he had to do was dial ten numbers.

"Justin!" Lindsey called from downstairs. Justin turned to face his open door.

"Yeah," he called back.

"Mel and I are taking the kids into town for a few hours," Lindsey said.

"Kay," Justin said. He listened carefully as he heard the front door open and close. He

resumed his pacing. This was harder than it needed to be. He set the phone down. A phone call would not do, he needed to see this man in person. There was a chance he

could see Harry and he was going take it. He grabbed his car keys from the bedside table and his portfolio from his studio and headed down stairs to the garage. He needed to talk to this man face to face, that would be a better than a phone call. It was way more personal and it was about a personal matter on of top that. He was just prolonging the inevitable. This confrontation was going to happen one way or another. It was just a matter of when, now. He needed to know who his father was and it was only a matter of time now.

He drove into the city he needed to see Brian first. He had to tell Brian his plan and he hoped he would understand. This was just something he needed to do. He hoped Brian would understand.

Over the years Brian had changed from his old carefree self. He had become a caring and almost kind person. As much as Justin would like to take all the credit, he knew Gus was a big part of changing Brian as well. He knew Debbie, Michael and everyone else played a big part too, but nowhere near as much as he and Gus had. He and Gus were Brian's whole world. Brian would do just about anything for him and Gus.

He arrived at Kinnetik forty-five minutes later. He quickly made his way to Cynthia's desk. Cynthia was sitting at her desk talking to Ted. "Oh, hey Justin," She said smiling.

"Brian's in his office," Ted said.

"Thanks," Justin said. He walked past them and into Brian's office. Brian was laying on the couch in his office. "Tired?" He asked.

"Justin?" Brian asked sitting up. "Only a little," he added regaining his usual composure.

"Hey," Justin said. He walked over to the couch and sat down next to Brian. "Sorry I didn't call again," he said.

"It's ok," Brian said, "So what do you want?" he asked.

"I wanted to tell you that I'm going to Harrisburg to see Neil," Justin said, "if he really is my father's brother I'm just saving myself a phone call," he said.

"Why not just call?" Brian asked confused.

"Would you be more prone to believe someone over the phone or in person," Justin asked, "I think if I go and see him he'll be more prone to believe me if he really is Harry's brother," he said.

"Well, if its what you have to do," Brian sighed, "I won't stop you," he said. Justin smiled and leaned in and gave Brian a quick kiss on the lips. Brian had other ideas though. He grinned and grabbed Justin and kissed him harder and more forcefully.

"Bri, Cynthia and Ted are right outside your office," Justin said.

"Why did you become so shy?" Brian asked with a predatory smirk that made Justin shiver.


Lindsey smiled as she watched Gus and JR play together. JR was almost two now and she was getting into everything. It was good to set her and Gus free at the park and not have to worry too much about something breaking. She looked to her side at Melanie, who was smiling as well. "This is nice," she said.

"Yeah," Melanie agreed.

"So do you want to take Hunter up on his offer and got out one of these nights?" Lindsey asked.

"Definitely," Melanie said. As much as they loved Gus and JR they needed time to themselves. They needed a little time to be alone and not worry about them. A few hours alone together would be nice.

"We could leave JR with Hunter and Gus with Brian and Justin," Lindsey said.

"Yeah and then maybe go out for dinner and a movie," Melanie said. Lindsey nodded and turned to look at Gus and JR once more. After they had Gus she had never thought about having another child, but once she saw JR it changed everything. All her worries left and she knew her and Mel would make it work somehow, even though they had been separated at the time.

Her and Melanie watched Gus and JR play in the sandbox together. Gus as usual being sure to make sure JR was doing everything right and protecting her from other kids who tried to tease her.

"Gus is going to be a great big brother," Melanie said as she watched Gus and JR leave the sandbox because big kids were coming.

"Yeah," Lindsey said, "you can tell he's a Kinney," she said smiling.

"Yeah soon he'll be talking about being forever young, and beautiful," Melanie joked. Lindsey turned and looked at Melanie and laughed. "What?" she asked confused, "Brian is still a narcissistic bastard," she said.

"Gus isn't," Lindsey said laughing.

"Yet, just wait until he rubs off on Gus," Melanie said. The two started laughing together.


Justin looked at the address in his hands and the one on the building before him. It matched perfectly. The sign on above the door confirmed that it was the right Law firm too. He took a deep breath, grabbed the strap of his portfolio, which was slung over his shoulder, and walked inside. There was a small waiting room and a reception desk. He walked up to the desk where a middle aged woman sat typing on a computer.

"Hello," he said getting her attention, "I was wondering if Neil Holder was in today," he said.

"Yeah, have a seat I'll go get him hon," she said sweetly. Justin nodded and took a seat after she left her desk. Justin took a few deep breaths and tried to calm himself. This was it, he was possibly meeting his father's brother and possibly his father. Ever since he had decided to try and find his father he had been anxiously waiting for this moment. His heart was racing and he was worried that he wouldn't believe him.

A couple minutes passed and the woman returned with a man. He was tall, and had jet black hair with flecks of grey, and bright blue eyes. He wore a black blazer and tan pants. He gestured fro Justin to follow him. Justin, confused, stood up and followed him back to his office.

"So what can I help you with, Niles?" Neil asked calmly.

"Niles? I'm sorry you must have me mistaken," Justin said slowly, "My name is Justin Taylor," he said.

"I'm sorry I just thought you were someone else," Neil said, "I'm sorry you just look a lot like him and…" he trailed off his face paling.

"Harry?" Justin asked.

"Yes, how do you know him?" Neil asked slowly.

"Well for starters I'm his son," Justin said, "one of them," He corrected himself.

"I'm sorry, but how do I know you're not lying, just because you look somewhat like him that doesn't mean anything," Neil said. He could not believe his ears. Was this kid telling the truth? First Niles, and now this kid. Niles was Harry's son that much he knew. Niles acted just like Harry in almost everyway. He had watched Harry and Niles over the years. They acted so alike and even looked alike at times. This new boy, sure looked like Harry, but he couldn't know for sure. "How do I know I can believe?" Neil asked skeptically as he looked Justin up and down suspiciously.

"I thought you might not believe me," Justin said as he took his portfolio off his shoulder and pulled out a folder and handed it to Neil.

Neil opened the folder and looked at the contents. There were several pictures of Harry and Jenifer and a drawing Harry had done of Jenifer. On the back was a message to Jenifer with Harry's signature.

"Is this enough proof or is the fact that you though I was Niles enough," Justin said, "Look at that picture I look so much like him. My mother's name is Jenifer Taylor, formerly Jenifer Connelly. She said all I had to do was show him that drawing of her and he would remember," he said.

"Jenifer?" Neil asked slowly. He remembered Jenifer. Her and Harry had been a great couple and he had almost thought they were going get married, but then for some reason they broke up. He never understood their reasoning and Harry never told him the real reason so eventually just dropped the subject.

"Yes, she told me she had moved on and by the time she realized I was Harry's it was too late and she gave up my brother, and she hadn't talked to Harry for years and decided to not tell me about either," he said.

"So why did she tell you now?" Neil asked suspiciously. This story sounded a little too perfect to him. This kid sure did remind him of Niles though.

"She had a near death experience and decided it was finally time to tell me," Justin said, "I guess she realized it was finally the right time, now that I was old enough and had moved out, was on my own and the man I thought was my father had disowned me yeas ago," he said.

"How old are you?" Neil asked.

"Twenty three, I'll be twenty four in June," Justin said.

"When's you're birthday?" he asked.

"June eighteenth," Justin said.

Neil looked this kid up and down. He was the same age as Niles and had the same birthday as him. This still seemed a little too perfect to him, but he couldn't help believe "I believe you," Neil said, "Harry was talented," He said admiring Harry's works. "You're just a little too late though," he said, "Harry sort of had a break down about a year ago and he left town and no one has heard from him since. He left me and Niles here all alone. He left to try and make his dream come true," he said.

"He wanted to be an artist didn't he?" Justin asked.

"He wanted to make it big in the art world. He had been set to be the next big thing in

New York years ago," Neil said thoughtfully.

"Maybe he went back to New York," Justin said.

"That's a big city there is no way anyone would find him easily. If he doesn't want to be found then he won't be. He did talk about a fresh talent he had seen in Pittsburg once when he went there on a business trip to help a friend with a case," Neil said, "She invited him to a art show and in the gay district and him being a sucker for art went. He found this amazing talent. He didn't meet the artist but the artist's name was something like Jason Tyler or something like that," he said.

"Justin Taylor?" Justin asked as he reached for his portfolio and pulled a piece of his work out to show Neil.

"You?" Neil asked as he took the painting from Justin. He looked at the painting and examined it. Harry had taught him how to critique works of art like all the big shot did.

"Was the show five years ago?" Justin asked.

"You definitely inherited your father's talent," Neil said as he looked up from the painting.

"Thanks," Justin said smiling.

"Would you like to at least meet Niles?" Neil asked. He knew Justin had come in hopes of seeing his father, but he hoped he would except Niles. They were brothers after all.

"Sure," Justin said, "but I don't have much time I came all the way from Pittsburg," he said.

"What's the rush got somewhere else to be?" Neil asked.

"Kind of Brian and I are supposed to go to the family dinner tonight," Justin said choosing his words.

"I take it Brian is your partner," Neil said.

"Your ok with me being gay?" Justin asked.

"It doesn't bother me," Neil said honestly, "I figured it out when you said you were the artist Harry saw," he said.

"If he had seen me he would've realized something and my mom had been there that night and she would've told me," Justin said, "I'm surprised she kept this from me for so long," he said more to himself than Neil.

"So do you want to meet Niles?" Neil asked.

"If you can make it quick," Justin said, "I still have a two hour drive ahead of me," he said.

Neil nodded and grabbed his phone. He quickly dialed a number. He tapped his fingers on his desk whiled he waited. After awhile he hung up when he received no answer. "It went straight to his machine," Neil said, "he's probably sleeping, would you like to go to his apartment with him. He is always out late partying and what not," he said.

"Sure," Justin said. Neil stood up and left his office. Justin gathered his things from Neil's desk and put them back in his portfolio and followed Neil out to the lobby. Neil told the receptionist he was leaving and that he would be back soon.

"I'll follow you in my jeep," Justin said. Neil nodded and walked over to his car. He followed Neil to an apartment building. Justin got out of his jeep and followed Neil into the building and up to the third floor. Neil walked up to a door and knocked. He waited and knocked.

"I'm coming," a voice called from within the apartment. A couple second passed and the door opened to reveal a man. He looked exactly like Justin on his hair was longer. He was wearing nothing but a pair of sweatpants.

"late night Niles?" Neil asked, "never mind, there's someone I'd like you to meet," he said stepping aside. Justin stepped up, "Niles Holder meet Justin Taylor your brother," he said.

Niles looked Justin up and down, his chin dropped as he realized how alike they looked. It was incredible. "And I though Harry and I looked alike," he said.

"Are you going to stand there gawking or are you going to let us in?" Neil asked.

"Oh right," Niles said. He stepped aside and let Neil and Justin into his apartment. Justin looked around the small apartment.

"So Justin was it?" Niles asked.

"Yeah," Justin said.

"How come I'm just meeting you now?" Niles asked curiously.

"We were separated at birth by the man I thought was my father," Justin said, "I actually just found out about you and Harry a little over a week ago," he said.

"So our mother raised you," Niles asked. There was no doubt in his mind that he and Justin were related. He was sold once he realized how much they looked alike.

"Yes," Justin said.

"Is your birthday June eighteenth?" Niles asked.

"Yes," Justin said again.

"What is she like, and where does she live? Where do you live," Niles asked, "I'm sorry I've had so many questions I've wanted answered for the last five years," Niles said.

"She's nice and caring more so than that bastard who claimed to be my father," Justin said. "She lives in Pittsburgh and as for me I live in West Virginia and Pittsburgh. I go back and forth between my house and the loft," he said. He had never thought about Niles not know either of his biological parents. He had at least known his mother. Niles hadn't had either, but he at least found Harry and got to know him before he left.

"I wish Harry was here to see this," Niles said, "I haven't heard from him in over a year," he said.

"I know Neil told me," Justin said.

"Niles, Justin brought up a good point today," Neil said cutting in, "if Harry wanted to fulfill his dream he could've gone to New York," he said.

"That's a big city," Niles said, "There is no way we'd be able to find him," he said.

"I ran off to New York once, it's easy to find someone, there's always a trail they leave behind," Justin said.

"We've tried that," Neil said.

"I have a show in two weeks and I bet he'll be there," Justin said slowly. He knew Harry loved art from what Neil had told him, and his art too. If Harry loved his art and he knew Justin was in New York then there was a chance he would be at his show.

"A show?" Niles asked, "You're an artist," he asked.

"Yes, I was staying in New York recently until I moved back home," Justin said, "I missed all my friends and Brian," he said.

"Brian?" Niles asked.

"He's my partner," Justin said, "though getting him to admit it was a job in itself," he added turning away.

"So you're gay," Niles asked.

"Yeah," Justin said.

"You're that artist Harry always talked about," Niles said quickly. He didn't seemed bothered that Justin was gay either.

"Yep and no doubt he's been at my shows before if he is in New York," Justin said.

"Do you think I could come with you and meet our mother," Niles asked, "I was about to go and get a hair cut and then come back here and do nothing anyways," he said.

"A hair cut?" Justin asked.

"Yeah," he said slowly.

"You wanna have some fun?" Justin asked an evil idea forming in his head.

"What kind of fun?" Niles asked confused.

"What kind of fun can identical twins have?" Justin asked. Niles thought for a moment before grinning.

A/N: That was a little rushed, but a major story point. He went for his father and found his brother easily, now comes the really hard part findinf Harry.