Ben and Brian sat on opposite sides of the room waiting. He cast glances in his direction every now and then, and although they were not returned he could feel Brian’s eyes watching him from beneath half closed eyes. They may never share a close friendship or seek out each other’s company but they both loved Michael. He would kill for his beloved husband and although Brian may not get his own hands dirty, he believed he would too. They had a wary respect for each other. At this moment they both wanted the same thing. For Michael to live.