I am so relieved that Justin got out of jail without any problems. Thank you for that!
You certainly got Hobbs effectively (if quite horribly) out of the way...

Are you perhaps setting the stage for a fic that will follow stage two in the developing relationship, which would allow you (and us) to watch it evolve? This chapter feels so much like a new beginning.

If not, I am looking forward to see how you establish a balance in the rapport between Brian and Justin so as to give this fic closure.