Patrick and Matt discuss Season 2. Favorite characters, least favorite arcs, and a little bit of retroactive continuity in the shape of Ben Bruckner not disclosing his HIV status before hooking up with Brian at the White Party. 

Season 2 comes to a close with Justin having to choose between Brian and Ethan, just as the Rage release party takes off, leaving Michael caught in the middle. Ben considers going to Tibet for six months and Ted professes his love for Emmett.

Justin’s relationship with Ethan deepens while his relationship with Brian unravels thanks to Michael’s meddling. Ted realizes that his feelings for Emmett run deeper than friendship, and Debbie organizes the Liberty Balls in the Cops vs Queers bowling to

Ben is hospitalized after suffering a severe reaction to his HIV meds leaving Michael to step up as his protector. Justin and Ethan get romantic while Brian is oblivious to their budding relationship. Emmett tangles with the Shickel family lawyers.

Brian’s job is at risk forcing him to choose between his career and a week away with Justin. Melanie and Lindsay suffer from lesbian bed death until Leda comes up with a unique solution. Emmett’s inheritance is burning a hole in his pocket.

Michael throws a surprise birthday party for Ben, who reacts uncharacteristically. Tired of Brian’s lack of commitment, Justin steps out and falls for a violinist at his school. Ted meets Mr. Right.

Michael and Justin create a comic book based on Brian, who doesn’t share their enthusiasm. Emmett fights the establishment and is barred from speaking at George’s funeral. Meanwhile, Melanie and Lindsay struggle to renovate the attic as Leda steps in.

Michael fights with his mother about Carl Horvath’s amorous advances. George and Emmett get started on their around-the-world trip, with devastating consequences. Justin tries to pay his own way by becoming a gogo boy at Babylon, only to find that

Michael starts to ask questions about his unknown father and all roads lead to a famous drag queen. Justin is short on tuition and resorts to an edgy job to pay his bills. Baby Gus is having a hard time finding the right preschool.

Michael discovers that Ben had a hot hookup with Brian two years ago at the White Party. Debbie takes it upon herself to track down the identity of the twink found dead in the diner’s dumpster. Ted aspires to associate with a higher class of gays,.