Michael is finally mourning the loss of dumpster boy and sees him as a real person..ben lights the way... I really love the last scene, the camera angle combined with the pink-colored smoke, and Brian walking off into the abyss with the trick. It is really an interesting way of showing that Liberty Ave is off kilter, and it really won't be back "straight" until 314-when everything surrounding Jason Kemp is finally resolved.
It also is interesting to think how this also reflects upon Brian and Justin's relationship. Brian is breaking a rule-no names-but Justin is also facilitating him breaking it. Interestingly enough the trick is the one who refuses to give his name. But the way the camera is off-kilter sorta speaks to B/J's relationship at this point in time. Its not entirely in pieces, but you can sorta see how "off" it is.