It's a Gut Check, a Train Wreck, by circledown (teen)

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Fandom: HIGHLANDER
Pairing: Duncan/Methos implied; Methos, Joe
Length: 2797 words
Author on LJ: crazyace86
Author Website: Tumble Down on LJ; circledown works on AO3
Why this must be read:
A bit of fun I came across while cruising through Highlander stories posted to AO3. I have a weakness for the classic themes, and Duncan, Joe, and Methos in a bar, spinning tales, is one of my favorites. Also much music is discussed.

From the summary/first paragraph:

Late enough to be morning, early enough that they had hours left before dawn made her last call to the midnight stragglers; a half-forgotten bottle of Old Crow sat on stand between them, along with two smoldering cigars in an ash tray. The pungent smoke drifted around them on the stage, blending with the scent of the bourbon. They breathed it in with conviction, as if it alone was the source of their late night jam after hours in the bar. Only a few low lights were on, bathing the stage in their yellow glare.

It's a Gut Check, a Train Wreck