117 (and thereafter) Gapfillers?

[flamencanyc.livejournal.com]

I think one of the most underrated scenes between B & J is the one in Deb's backyard at the end of 117. You know the one:

Brian lights a joint as Justin comes out to join him.
B: So it all worked out, happily ever after.
J: Thanks to the Senator.
B: Yeah, don't kid yourself. That woman in there is using you, for money and for votes. She'll move on to her next cause, her next fundraiser, then where will you be?
J: Like she said, it's a small victory.
B: Well, don't think that you've won, that it's over, 'cause the minute you do that, you're dead.
Brian shotguns Justin, takes a hit himself, then puts his arm around Justin and pulls him close.
J: Not as long as I’ve got you to protect me. Nuzzles against B's neck and shoulder

That last line and Brian's reaction to it are pretty intense -- I can only imagine what was going through Brian's head at that point...

Does anyone know of any fics that address that scene and what comes after it (before 118)?

ETA: One rec already in comments -- thanks! -- and by the time you see this there may be more. Nonetheless, that shouldn't keep any inspired writers out there from adding to the collection! ;)

Comments

[leelee2005.livejournal.com]

I can think of one: Where There's Smoke (http://qaf-fic.com/atp/viewstory.php?sid=116) by Sue Walsh

[flamencanyc.livejournal.com]

Nice one, though it doesn't address the conversation above or the boys reactions to it, it is one of the only GFs I've seen that fall in this time period at all. Thanks!

[court1429.livejournal.com]

Here's Reality (http://morpheusqaf.com/Reality.html) by Morpheus.

I think I've read a couple others, too. Lemme think a little bit.

[flamencanyc.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rec! I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but I will soon. I'm sick as a dog, so I keep falling asleep every time I try to read anything more than a few paragraphs, regardless of how good it is.

[court1429.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. The discussion of that scene doesn't really get going until you're into the fic awhile. Hope you feel better tomorrow. *passes healing soup*