Necessary Things by Minnow (PG)

[sholio]

Rec Category: Sheppard & McKay friendship
Pairing: none
Category: episode tag, Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Warning: none
Author on LJ: minnow1212
Author's Website: n/a
Link: Necessary Things

Why This Must Be Read: This story dates from the hiatus between seasons one and two, when Siege tags were springing up all over the place and being subsequently jossed by canon. It hasn't been badly jossed, though -- just a few minor details that might be slightly jarring from the vantage of knowing how the episode actually turns out.

And the story itself is wonderful -- Rodney's quest for the contents of Kavanagh's iPod leads him into the unfamiliar and (for him) uncomfortable realm of friendship, specifically involving one Major John Sheppard, USAF. John and Rodney's interactions are awkward and sweetly tentative as they grapple with their personal demons and find unexpected comfort in each others' company. Both John and Rodney's characterizations are sensitively drawn, and the story's language is beautifully descriptive in some places, hilarious in others, and melancholy just when it's needed. This is about recovery and healing and connection, and offers a glimpse of the solid foundations of a deep and lasting friendship.

Comments

[sulien.livejournal.com]

Thank you for reccing this, it's one of my favorite stories but it's been quite a while since I've read it.

[sholio]

You're welcome! Glad to help. :)