I love this. We never get to see them just having the problems relationships have. Their love is so huge, so their drama seems to always be proportional. This is more subtle and just so true life. You wrote them so IC and I enjoyed it so much.
Brian shook his head slowly, “Nothing, Mickey. It’s just life.” “Just life?” “Yeah.” “Fuck.” Michael looked at him sadly. “I know,” Brian agreed as they both finished their drinks and called for another round. Perfect way of explaining it. And wonderful that Michael gets it.