Re: FLW/Part four It's not really the sock, it's the gesture. It's not really the words, it's the actions. It's not the romantic idea of it being all about "true love" but a deeply affecting gesture, and show of that loyalty and commitment that counts the most. Choosing to stand beside someone at the expense of yourself, your own pride and accomplishments and not be totally humiliated. Having Justin in his life, allows Brian to follow his innate goodness without having to be forced into it because he can just hide behind doing the right thing on Justin's behalf.
Holy crap. Yes! This! YES! Its all about the actions. The old saying "actions speak louder than words" is exactly what is going on in Brian and Justin's "relationship". It is almost this picture of an ideal relationship, where the words don't matter, and the actions are what says the truth.