Steffi I respect that. At times, it did seem like the writers were laying it on thick in terms of Brian's newfound romantic nature. It was definitely a 180 away from how he was just episodes prior to that. He wasn't open to the idea of relationships and domesticity, which he was so vocal about. So, I could understand the OOC arugment after all. I just don't think it's impossible that someone can change their mind.
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Hello to you, daggerrose! 
Hmm, I still think it's within his character to have done all of that. I mean, he already paid for Justin's school, took him in, helped rehabilitate him, etc. Those seemed like the next steps, and while he may have been a little guilty of the 'trying to make Justin happy' thing, that's a pretty common experience of many people in love. And exactly, daggerrose, season 1 Brian never ever would've done that. He would've scoffed and rolled his eyes. 
I actually loved that Brian bought that house... and when he said, "It's for my prince", OMG, I cry every time. I think it's beautiful. And for Brian to have said "I love you" to Justin was fine, I think, because it was so obvious by that point, anyway.
I'm still not under the impression that they flat out broke up, after having watched the series creators say that it wasn't their intention to have had those characters break up. (It was in a reunion panel or something? Don't remember the exact name.) But they said they were assuming Brian would go visit Justin in NY, or vice-versa, cause the plane ride was less than an hour.
I'm not sure if there's an ending I would've preferred. The romantic in me would like to see Brian and Justin move into that house and be happy, but I also felt like Justin fell in love with Brian *because* he wasn't the marrying type and all that, and I think the two characters explain that nicely when they decide not to get married. So, IDK, I might be one of the few who didn't hate the actual ending? -shrug- |
That W. Virginia estate move was so romantic ( quite the investment, too). It's no wonder Justin was so shocked. All this time, Justin wanted for Brian to act like his Prince Charming, and here he was becoming it. It's just bit much to take in. Justin was overwhelmed and quite incredulous to all these stops Brian was pulling out for him, but I'm sure that true romantic inside of him was screaming.
I'll never get over how freaking amazing that "I love you" was.
The way he said it, too... so breathy and emotional. I'm a sucker for a emotionalism, and that had so much feeling in it.
And yes, I completely agree with you! I never believed for a moment they broke up, even though I was upset they spent the series finale apart. But not ONCE did either of them say this is GOODBYE, no. Brian said, "
Whether we see each other next week, next month, never again..." which to me is like an IF, he was speaking on a theoretical basis. Nothing was definite, he was just ruminating the the possibility that Justin would be a way for some time. For all we know, Brian could have taken a trip to NY just like a month later... who knows? I just don't believe it was ever a final goodbye. All they just exchanged words, held on to the rings, and made passionate love for the next few scenes. They never once said goodbye.