stargateficrec | Primary Season by Velocitygrass (NC17)

Show: SGA

Rec Category: Alternate Universe
Characters: John Sheppard Rodney McKay Cameron Mitchell (SG-1) Original Female Character
Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKey
Categories: Slash
Warnings: Adult Themes, Politics
Author on LJ:

velocitygrass
Author's Website: Somewhat Different Link: Primary Season
Author's Website: Velocitygrass on AO3 Link: Primary Season on AO3

Why This Must Be Read: The Summary Says: Governor John Sheppard is widower and aspiring presidential candidate. Rodney McKay is his new communications manager. With Rodney's help, John's campaign manages to close the distance to the favorite to win, Cameron Mitchell. However, with the nomination and a likely general election win within reach, John has to realize that his feelings for Rodney could be the one issue that can still stop him.

I know absolutely nothing about American politics but I would vote Sheppard. I really enjoyed this story

Rodney McKay was not like John expected. He entered John's office with a laptop and an arm full of documents. Instead of an introduction, McKay said this:

"You know who I am, and I know who you are, so let's cut to the chase and not waste anyone's time. You're young, but not so young that it's a serious problem. You've been two-term governor in a traditionally Republican state. You're a decorated military hero. You're a business owner. You have two well-behaved kids, who'll be an asset to your campaign. You're a moderate, who positions himself in the middle of the political spectrum, and you make it look like true belief rather than just expediency. Women want to date you or be your daughter or mother-in-law, and men want to drink a beer with you or play golf with you or lead this country with you. You're almost too good-looking, but with Mitchell as your biggest rival, that's not going to be an issue."

John didn't know what to say to any of that. And he didn't have to because McKay just continued.

"In fact, there's not much that's going to be an issue. One thing is that you're just a bit a boring, though I suppose we can and will work on that. The other thing is that you don't have a First Lady to offer to the nation. Your daughter can perform some of the functions of a First Lady, but this will still be an issue even if nobody will hold it against you that you're a widower. I think we can work around that, but there's one thing I need to know before I'll agree to come on board and help you become the next president of the United States."

McKay gave him an intense look for a moment before continuing. "Why aren't you in a new relationship?"