Title: Subcity

Fandom: The West Wing

Category: Gen. (implied CJ/T)

Spoilers: None

Word count: 120

Summary: So won't you please give Mr. President my honest regards / For disregarding me (Subcity by Tracy Chapman)

Disclaimer: Not mine. Don't sue.


She is furious with him, completely engulfed by her anger.

(She strides towards him, angry. He wonders if she's slept).

"They're dying. They're dying on the streets. Just out on the streets for everyone to see!"

"CJ—"

"No, don't you say it. Don't you dare say it!"

Toby pauses. (Watches as she falls into her seat, dejected). "You should go home."

"Toby…"

He stops her. "Go home. We'll deal with it."

She looks up. Is sad. "They're dying on the streets, Toby. There isn't something wrong with that?"

"Yes. But you still have to go home."

She sighs. Shakes her head. (He can still feel the way her hair fluttered across his face the night before).

"Go home, CJ."