Joan dies; Brian writes death notice for newspaper

[mysid.livejournal.com]

I remember a scene, but I don't remember which fic it's in:

Joan dies. Claire, doing her weeping and wailing routine, shows up at the loft and demands Brian's help writing the death notice for the newspaper. Brian works it out that Claire really wants to say what a bitch Joan was but doesn't dare. Claire hopes that if Brian writes it, the message will be sent, but she can play the "good daughter" and blame Brian for being too harsh. Brian lets her know that he's on to her, but then helps her write it anyway. (The point is made by leaving out "beloved" and "dearly missed", etc.)

Found: It's Ding Dong The Witch is Dead by jane2005. (The scene is in Part 2.) Thank you, ipitydafool for the quick ID!

And now I'm off to finish rereading it! It's so worth rereading.

Comments

[ipitydaf00l.livejournal.com]

Is it Ding Dong the Witch is Dead by Jane2005? (http://jane2005.livejournal.com/70123.html)

[mysid.livejournal.com]

It is indeed! Thank you!

[itzy68.livejournal.com]

This is where you find all the chapters and here earlier stories. All amazing :)
http://not-nearly.livejournal.com/94095.html

[mysid.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I was able to follow the story by clicking "next entry", but this page does make naviagating easier.