That night Justin slept better than he had in a very long time. Instead of night terrors, his dreams were filled with something beautiful. He and Brian were on a private beach, making love as the sun set behind them; yes, this dream was a really good one.

The next few days passed in a blur. Brian had no choice but to do some work on his computer, while Justin entertained Gus, which he was happy to do since he and Brian's son had a deep bond between them, and he always enjoyed spending time with the boy who reminded him so much of his lover.

Brian delighted in watching them and hearing the happy sounds that they generated. To see that pure, open smile on Justin's beautiful face was simply amazing.

Gus had just drifted off for his midday nap when Justin came over to stand behind Brian, who was sitting at his computer. Wrapping his arms around his lover, he asked, "Is everything okay back at the office?"

Leaning back into Justin's embrace, Brian replied, "Yeah, everything's fine. It's just cleaning up some boards, nothing major."

Kissing the top of Brian's head, Justin asked, "Are you ready for Lindsay and Mel's visit today to sign the papers? I think they're bringing that lawyer, Terrance Brown, to witness it."

Letting out a whistle of appreciation on hearing the name, Brian looked up at Justin. "How did they get him? He's one of the best in the city."

Shrugging his shoulders as he still held onto Brian, he shook his head. "I don't know. I think Mel said that she went to law school with him or something."

Turning to pull Justin into his lap, Brian kissed him deeply for several seconds before he released him slightly to reply, "However they got him, he will make sure all the paperwork will be okay, and our domestic partnership papers will be signed as well."

Leaning his head on Brian's shoulder, Justin smiled into his neck. "I can't believe we are doing this, and we'll both be listed as parents for Gus. All of this is like a dream...but this time it's a good dream.A wonderful dream."

Closing his eyes and enjoying the warmth of his sunshine in his arms, Brian assured him, "It's not a dream, It's real. Me, you, and Gus are going to forever be a happy family."

Lifting his head eyes that were now shining with happiness, Justin kissed Brian tenderly."I'm going to love being part of this family."

Smiling wider now, Brian brushed his lips over Justin's. "I'm going to love it, too. I think that we need to find a house - after all, a kid needs space to play - a garden...and maybe even a dog - with my approval as to breed, of course."No frou-frou poodle for him, he decided. They needed a man's dog.

Cupping Brian's face in his hands, Justin was amazed at the emotions this man made him feel. "You, Brian Kinney, have just blown my mind. Never would I have thought one day that you would say all of this...but I'm so happy to do this with you."

Smirking a mischievous smile, Brian wiggled his eyebrows. "I can blow more than your mind, if we have time."

Unfortunately, that was the time that the buzzer sounded, signalling that the girls and the attorney had arrived.

Groaning, Brian dropped his head onto Justin's shoulder. "Fucking Munchers; they sure have bad timing."

Sliding off Brian's lap with a laugh, Justin kissed him once more, giving him a 'behave' look before he pressed the button to allow the three visitors to enter the building; a couple of minutes later, a knock sounded on the loft door as he went to answer it."Hi, Lindsay, Mel, Mr Brown; please come in"

As they entered, both women gave Justin a kiss on the cheek as the two men exchanged a handshake.

The girls spotted the corner created for Gus right away; it was Lindsay who was the first to speak, "Oh my God, this is beautiful! I had no clue you did all of this. I thought it was just a cot that you guys bought."

Mel ran her hand over the smooth wood of the bed. "This is really beautiful work; it looks like a Charles Day creation."

Brian joined them, laughing upon hearing what Mel said. "Actually, it is one of his designs."

Smiling at him, then down at a sleeping Gus, Mel replied, "You have great taste. Gus looks really comfortable."

Gazing down at his son, Brian smiled fondly at him while chuckling."That's a big understatement. He loves it!We practically had to pry him out of it at the furniture store when he was trying it out."

Moving to the table, everyone sat down to review the paperwork while Gus slept soundly. The process went a lot faster and easier than they had expected with Terrence's help explaining anything they didn't understand, or providing necessary clarifications.

Lindsay and Mel were shocked when the domestic partnership papers came out, but they were also very happy for the guys as well.

To Justin's surprise, Brian pulled a ring box out of his pocket, opening it up to reveal two white gold bands.

Gasping, Justin looked at Brian. "Brian, are you sure?I mean, really? We get to wear rings?"

Smiling, Brian placed the ring on Justin's ring finger, kissing it as he told him softly, "Forever."

Justin's hand shook as he placed the other ring on Brian's finger, repeating the same gesture as he, too, vowed, "Forever."

Lindsay, Mel and Terrence shed a tear at the beautiful moment in front of them.

Mel then joked, "You do realize that when Debbie and Jennifer find out that they missed this, they are going to kill you, right?"

Laughing, Brian still Justin's hand that held the ring in his as he told her, "Don't worry; we will do something that will include all of our family and friends."