Character Sketches: Debbie Novotny

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Character Sketches

No real show spoilers, and – surprisingly – no sex, but rated for language.

Queer as Folk belongs to Cowlip, Showtime, and other people and corporations who aren't me.

Posted 10 Jan 09 

Debbie Novotny

Those who 'knew' Brian and his often fucked up relationships said Debbie was like a mother to him. That wasn't exactly true: Debbie was Michael's mother, just as Jennifer was Justin's. Just as Joan was not Brian's. Mothers believe in their sons, want what's best for them – however misguided their interpretation of 'best' might be – and fight the entire world for them.

Debbie did that for Brian, but only when loyalty to Brian didn't conflict with loyalty to Micheal or even – Justin hurt, for Brian, admitting it – to Justin himself.

Brian belonged to her, but only sometimes.