Re: Justin/Ernie
"Oh, I remember him." Ernie remembered spending a lot of time with the healer, trying to figure out how best to support Justin, and not even realizing at the time how much what he learned would affect his future career decisions. "He was pretty brilliant. I see him sometimes, though our schedules don't always mix."
He resisted the urge to place the back of his hand against Justin's forehead. "I admit I'm wondering if I need to cut you off the wine already," he said with a playfully threatening look, then reached out to pull Justin in for a hug. "I don't say it often enough, but I appreciate you too. And you know I love you, and I'll celebrate anything you want with you. Now, come on, enough of the mushy stuff? You've got guests to dazzle with your presence, you know."