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Breaking up and breaking down — Brian shows up at Ben and Michael's house. It's late and he's very drunk, and he wants to yell at Michael — and who doesn't? Brian says that Michael infected Justin with his "petty bourgeois, mediocre, conformist, assimilationist life." Word!

But Michael's right too when he says that Justin was never quite happy with Brian. But Michael's just mean when he says that Justin left because of Brian -- "Who wouldn't?"

Well, geez. I wouldn't, and I'm a lesbian. So shut up, Michael.

Understanding — Lindsay confronts her mom about the dinner guest.

Lindsay: "I'm a lesbian, mother. You know that."
Lindsay's mom: "I thought that was all over with."
Lindsay: "All over with?"
Lindsay's mom: "Your sister told me you were with a man."
Lindsay: "That cunt."
Lindsay's mom: "Lindsay!"
Lindsay: "That happened once and it was a mistake."
Lindsay's mom: "And why was it a mistake? Perhaps if you'd given it more time, you might finally have had a mature relationship."
Lindsay: "I've had a mature relationship."
Lindsay's mom: "With that person?"
Lindsay: "Melanie, mother. Not 'that person.' And yes, she was my partner for 10 years. And that's a hell of a lot longer than any of those three marriages my darling sister has had. We have two children together. And if that's not a mature... I can't believe I still have to go through this with you."
Lindsay's mom: "I'm sorry, dear. But it's just not the same."

Wow, this woman is pretty damn evil. Lindsay stands her ground, and says she's never going to be the perfect daughter — and she seems pretty proud of that fact. Yeah.

Babylon — Hot Guy is getting a blow job in the middle of the dance floor, so Brian has him banned from the club. Game on!

Education — Ben is rambling on about the movie Troy. God, what a horrible film that was. Anyway, Ben's classmates don't care about it; they're more interested in Proposition 14 and the meeting at the Center. A little lightbulb goes off over Ben's gloomy head.

What a dump — That's what Justin's mom says as she looks around his new apartment. Hi Justin's mom! I wondered where you'd gone. Anyway, Justin like his new place, no matter how crappy it is. Justin's mom admits that she kind of wishes things had worked out between Justin and Brian. Awww.

Justin's still all stoic about the breakup. His mom wants to know why neither of them can change, but Justin says that's not love, it's sacrifice.

Speaking of love — Lindsay has put Gus to bed. Melanie says Gus must be glad to back in his own room. Lindsay says, "I don't blame him." It's all such tempting music to my eager ears.

They talk about Lindsay's parents and vow that they'll do better with their kids. More smiles and sweet looks ensue, and then Lindsay puts her coat on.

Melanie: "Take your coat off."
Lindsay: "What?"
Melanie: "Take your coat off. You're staying here tonight."
Lindsay: "I don't know if that's a good idea."
Melanie: "Well, neither do I, but you're staying anyway."
Lindsay: "You sure?"
Melanie: "I'll make us tea and grilled cheese, and we'll figure something out."

Lindsay lets out a little hopeful sigh. Meanwhile, I fall to my knees and pray to every god I can think of to get these two back together before I lose my little lesbian mind.

Woody's — Emmett's celebrating the fact that Ted dumped Troy. Brian says, "It's a rare man who'd rather get even than get laid." Ted says Troy was amazing. Poor Ted.

Over at the pool table, Hot Guy confronts Brian and asks him what his problem is.

Hot Guy: "Why'd you bar me from your club?"
Brian: "Because I can."

They bitch at each other for a bit, and then agree to a contest: they'll see who can fuck ten hot guys first. If Hot Guy wins, he gets back into Babylon, and if Brian wins, he gets into Hot Guy.

Well, gee, then I guess Hot Guy wins either way!

The Proposition 14 meeting — Ben shows up to save the day. Yawn. Don't get me wrong: I'm all for organizing against anti-gay legislation, but this scene is boring.

Out on the sidewalk after the meeting, Brian and Justin meet. They exchange some sad friendly pleasantries. A cool version of "You Are My Sunshine" begins as Brian walks home alone and the credits roll. Wah!

NEXT WEEK ON QUEER AS FOLK: Emmett gets a blast from the past; Melanie has a date; Brian and Hot Guy continue to dance around each other.

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