So, I just watched the episode and it pissed me off! Are there any fics where Buffy isn't completely villainized and someone else, or she, stands up for her actions?

Ugh, I know. Between that ep and the end of season 7 I get so angry at the scoobs and decide we're all not speaking to each other for a while. My husband thinks I'm insane for taking it so personally, but he doesn't get it...

That said, I've never seen a fic set in that episode. Might have to pose a challenge somewhere...

It's taken me a bit to find the one I am thinking of:

The Light On The Dark Side of Me by Mykia Rated: NC-17
Summary:
After Dru kicks him out, Spike wanders aimlessly in search of focus. He receives inspiration when he runs into the Slayer at the last place he expected to find her—and the last place she expected to be found.

It's at EF, and last time I looked a wip from 2007. It stops at the end of that scene. It's the only one I've seen.

RR