Although...in thinking about it I do wonder whether telling the truth would have been all that much better. I've been thinking about this for the past few chapters, actually, because I think we've been building up to this confrontation, and I was wondering how Brian could possibly handle it. If Brian says he does want Justin but it isn't appropriate right now, would Justin even accept that, or would he simply redouble his efforts to please and seduce Brian? Would that be healthier because at least it would give him a goal? Or would it just reinforce the behavior that they're trying to break Justin of?
I'm glad Brian went back, but where the hell are they going to go from here?