If LJ doesn't show my comments this time, I'm going to cry. (See my comment on your latest post.)

I'm going to call this part 7, although I can't remember which number I stopped with earlier.

Justin’s POV

The day before we were leaving for New York, I went out and picked up some herbs in capsules from my acupuncturist, so I could take them in New York without having to make the tea.

So, given that the capsules are an option and the tea tastes like yak shit, why hasn’t Justin been taking the herbs in capsules all along? Just curious. I assume the capsules aren’t as effective.

I’m glad that Justin’s taking his herbs again. I want him to take care of himself. He’s definitely capable of doing that, stress has just gotten in the way lately for both him and Brian (obviously)..

I also did some last-minute Christmas shopping. I suppose it’s insane to shop in Pittsburgh the day before you leave for New York, but I was too nervous about the show to think about shopping there. On the way home, I stopped at Whole Foods and got a few things for dinner.

Justin’s show is going to go very well, and I think some part of him knows that, but I definitely understand why he’s still be nervous. Justin’s work can be so personal to him, and putting that on display for critique (and ultimately to be sold and gone from his life) isn’t an easy thing.

And is it insane weird to like that Justin shops at Whole Foods, because I shop there, too? Yeah, I thought so. *hides*

Brian was in the kitchen when I came in the door from the garage. I carried the grocery bag to the counter, and kissed him as I passed. His face felt warm against mine.

Love the detail about Brian’s face.

I set the grocery bag down on the counter, and shrugged out of my jacket. Brian took a swallow of his beer, and watched me putting the groceries away.

He smirked at me over his beer bottle when I put ice cream in the freezer. Full fat ice cream.

There should be ice cream sex kisses in their future.

I smirked back. “So, did you notice the neighbor’s inflatable Santa’s sleigh is deflating just like Frosty did last year?”

He nodded. “Well, that’s what they get for shopping at the big Q.”

I shook my head. “That thing is from Hammacher Schlemmer and it costs nine hundred dollars.”

Lol! *snerk*

“How is dear old mom?” He finished his beer and tossed the bottle into the recycling bin.

“She’s a little pissed.”

He raised an eyebrow. “About….”

I held up my left hand. “She wanted to know if we eloped.”

*goofy grin*

He laughed. “What did you tell her?”

“I told her it was a small, private ceremony, just you and me.”

“What did she say to that?”

“Not to expect a gift.” I grinned at him.

I love Jennifer. She’s awesome.

He nodded. “I really like your mother.”

“You know, she really likes you, too.”

And Justin really likes Brian. *another silly grin*