Queer, There and Everywhere

Season 1, Episode 2, Aired
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Michael stays in the closet at work, which causes some problems with an interested co-worker while at the same time he struggles with feelings of jealousy over Brian's relationship with Justin.

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  • "So Dawson, how's things down at the creek?"

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    By katieearle27, May 07, 2011 Report Abuse
    This episode delves deeper into the personal lives of our main characters and introduces super mom, Debbie. She's the quirky, outspoken, loving and very supportive mom of Michael. We see Brian's insatiable thirst for men and sex, as he struggles to deal with his previous one-night-stand, Justin, following him around. Justin is very determined to prove that he's more to Brian than just another trick. While Justin is on his way out of the closet, Michael, on the other hand feels the need to hide his true identity at work. Feeling the need to fit in, he goes along with being straight, potentially leading on his coworker, Tracy.moreless

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  • Brian lays down the law to Justin about their encounter. Linze and Mel upset Brian by asking him about insurance money for Gus if something happens to him. Michael continues to be jealous over Justin's involvement with Brian.moreless

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    By breezy2281, Jul 23, 2008 Report Abuse
    So in this episode we learn a little more about Mike and Brian's past history. Brian talks about their intimate encounter when they were younger and drooling over Patrick Swayze as if it were just a fling. Apparently Mike had never experienced the full pleasure of what it would be like to be with Brian because his mother had walked in. At the end of the episode we see that Mike's room is still set up as if he were still a little boy, and we also find out that he is still pining over Brian, which is no secret to Mike's mother. I found it funny that he saved the magazine they were looking at that day, and just like before Mike's mom walks in. It was sort of sad to see Mike's room and learn that he still loves Brian and never got to experience what he wanted to with him, but even sadder is that his room being set up like that is like his entire life stopped the day Brian and he didn't go all the way. So, Brian lays down the law to Justin about how he doesn't do boyfriends after Mike explains it to Justin. Justin is obviously heartbroken as he had fallen in love with his first. He had showed up to a bar that Brian and Mike and the guys were all at which just annoyed Brian and also Mike. We also find out that Justin's mother does not know about his sexuality. I love Mike's mother, she is very cool and open about her son, and funny. Justin's comment to Mike about him still waiting for Brian was bold but seemed to hit the nail right on the head.moreless

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  • El episodio especial piloto dura 90 minutos sin comerciales.

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    By chupisfunky, May 29, 2008 Report Abuse
    Y simplemente nos deja deseando mas de la trama y sus personajes. Justin recibe su primer corazon roto y se da cuenta que Brian no es precisamente el mejor partido, su ingenuidad se nota cuando dice que "Ama a Brian". Sus amigos apenas a intervenir en la trama y quitan esa sensacion de que Brian es el centro del universo. Michael detras de su responsabilidad esconde un antiguo enamoramiento por Brian, lo cual puede que no sea muy sano para el, pero pues tantas cosas pasando en la serie hacen que este piloto sea espectacular y lo enganche desde el primer momento.moreless

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  • Brian's not a "selfish prick as Michael so eloquently put it. He just needs some Justin love.

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    By rewindyourtime, Jun 01, 2007 Report Abuse
    We learn of everyone's professions in this episode, in addition to the fact that Brian is a bit of a whore, but a breathtakingly sexy one at that. I've always found it hard to believe what Justin said about Brian, that Brian told him he loved him and wanted to stay in him forever. Knowing Brian's character, it doesn't seem remotely likely that Brian would ever let an "I love you" slip out, even during sex and when he's on drugs. Brian seems to be too much in control of his emotions, at least at this point, to do something like that. But on the other hand, Brian may have indeed said it because as I mentioned in a previous review, Justin signified something more to Brian than just a random trick, from the very first moment he met him. And due to this unforseen effect that Justin had on Brian, he may have let an "I love you" slip out as an indication of what was to eventually develop between them. What's more is Brian's obvious discomfort at causing Justin pain, seen at the end of the episode. Brian has already begun to care about Justin in a way he's never cared about anyone he's ever slept with.moreless

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  • Poor Justin!

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    By SMGslayer97, Jan 16, 2007 Report Abuse
    You just feel so hurt and so sorry for Justin. I mean in the first part of the pilot we are shown that he is a 17 year old kid but by the end of this episode you have almost forgotten that he is so young and so naive in the ways of the world. But by the end scene you really see his youth and his emotions just poured out on his sleeve. And you are so angry with Brian, watching him be so careless and mean spirited to Justin.moreless

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    • Michael's first sexual encounter happened at 14 (15 tops), when Brian gave him a handjob. Michael doesn't think it should count because he didn't climax (his mother walked in without knocking). Edit

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    • Sharon Gless (Debbie) first appears in this episode , which originally aired as a 90-minute episode with the previous episode. Edit
    • Music In this Episode: "Freefall (Nettwerk Records)" by Tom Third "Wanna Mmm" by The Lawyer "Turn It Round" courtesy of MasterSource "Louisiette" by Prairie Oyster "Liar Song" by Michael Chase "Think" by Karaoke "Mambo Lupita" by Peer Music "Dancin' (Like It's the Last Day of My Life)" by Mike Drury "Minimal Peach" by Greek Buck "Sleep" by The Dandy Warhols Edit
    • Cut Scene: Brian goes back to his apartment, and sees Mr. Goodfuk lying down naked, and Brian does his "superman" jump, going to him. Edit

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    • Ted: How bout another round on me? Brian: I got a better idea. Lets move on. Michael: What's wrong with here? Brian: I've had everyone here. Ted: My problem precisely. Michael: You haven't had me. Brian: (smiles) Oh yeah? Edit
    • Brian: Oh, shit. Just what I need. What's-his-name. Michael: Justin. His name is Justin. If I can remember it and I didn't even fuck him, why can't you? Brian: Because I did. Edit
    • Brian: I had to piss during that whole pitch. Didn't think I could hold it. Client grins. Client: Your presentation was very impressive. Brian: (looks over) Think so? (eyes drop) Client: (grinning) Yeah, it was very impressive. Brian: Well I'm glad you liked it. Because that's what we're here for. To please the client. Edit

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    • Brian: They'd probably tie you to a fence and bash your brains in. This is an allusion to the brutal slaying of Matthew Shepard in 1998, who was beaten, tied to a fence and left for dead in a remote area in Wyoming. Edit

    • Brian: So Dawson, how're things down at the creek? This is an obvious reference to the WB teen drama Dawson's Creek, which focused on the problems and trials of aspiring film maker Dawson Leary and his friends Joey, Pacey, Jen & Jack.

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    • Michael: I need a secret code word like 'Shazam'. A young boy named Billy Batson uses the magic word 'Shazam' to transform into the DC Comics superhero Captain Marvel. Edit

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