Home Truths by 2ndary_author (G)

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Fandom: SPORTS NIGHT
Pairing: Gen, Casey McCall pov
Author on LJ: 2ndary_author
Author Website: N/A

Why this must be read: it's a series of linked ficlets from Casey's POV, giving us insights into his marriage, his work, his colleagues, his thoughts and his feelings. It's an unusually sympathetic and perceptive depiction of – arguably - Sports Night's most private and complicated character that permits us also equally well-rounded glimpses of the rest of the cast, along with the occasional flash of humour:

“Wow,” Dan said quietly, watching Monica walk away with his suit. “You got played.”
“I did not get played. The fact that Monica made a point, which I will take into consideration —”
“Hey, Dave?” Dan called “It sounded to me like Casey just got played, but I’m willing to hear another point of view … your thoughts on the matter?”
“In my studied opinion, Casey got played like a concerto,” the technical director smiled without even looking up from the camera.
At that point, Will wandered in with a clipboard of specs, which he started reading off, rapid-fire, to Dave.
“Uh, Will,” Dan interrupted. Casey growled. “Pay him no mind,” Dan added when Will shot Casey an alarmed look. “Did you hear any of what just happened?”
“Sorry; all I heard was the part where Casey got played. After that I kind of stopped listening,” Will said with a shrug.

And it would take a heart of stone to withstand Dan decorating Casey's fridge for him. With a special space for Charlie's stuff.

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