see, i've never read the dead lesbian universe stories because i don't read major character deaths or Gus!fic, and thus, even if i have my issues with Melanie or Lindsay at times... I have never EVER wanted them dead, or thought that Gus would be better off with Brian and yeah, I did tear up because... you know what...
isn't it what everyone with a dead mommy really wants for christmas?
BBC did a beautiful job and now, thanks to you, i may actually read the whole story, but you know I agree with what you and GMTA_NZ and others have said. Brian Loves Gus, Brian would raise Gus if he had to. Brian doesn't WANT gus... he would do anything to make sure Gus is happy and Loved and he has complete faith in Lindsay and Melanie to make sure that's the case.
Brian does NOT have faith in himself in that respect. He'd work on it if he HAD to, but he'd never voluntarily rip gus away from his mommies. ever.