As little as I've watched, I have to agree with you about Justin. Yeah, they're hot together but he is *not* what Brian needs.

I think Brian 'saved' Justin, in spite of Justin's creepy mother, but I think Brian needs someone 'else' to 'save' him.

I find him incredibly damaged - maybe I missed flashbacks, where you see how Brian became who he is today. I'd like that backstory.

And I understand what you're saying about Michael - and what he brings out in Brian.