Shades of Command by Karen (Kent), PG-13

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Show: Stargate SG-1

Rec Category: Jack O'Neill
Characters: George Hammond, Jack O'Neill, Sam Carter, Daniel Jackson, Teal'c, Janet Fraiser
Het/Slash/Gen: Gen
Warning: None
Author on LJ: N/A
Author's Website: Author at Jackfic.net
Link: Shades of Command

Why this must be read: My second rec by Karen this month is a novel-length General Hammond first person POV of the events of "Shades of Gray". And though General Hammond is the narrator, this story really is all about Jack. What he's willing to do, and how, for his country and the planet is just amazing and really adds a depth to Jack, and, because it's his POV, General Hammond, that I feel is missing from the episode. The relationship between Jack and General Hammond is my second favorite on the show (behind Jack and Teal'c) and it's explored beautifully here.

The opening scene takes place on an Asgard ship above Earth, and General Hammond's reflections (excerpted below) are so spot-on and perfect about what men whose entire life is duty and honor must do when it's necessary. Though neither of them wants to have Jack do this, they're both career Air Force and know that sometimes you just have to, regardless of the consequences. The respect between Jack and General Hammond is also evident throughout, as is the almost fatherly concern that Hammond has for Jack. Janet and the rest of the team are also wonderfully in character, especially Daniel and Teal'c.

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Not Exactly Discontent by Clockstopper (PG)

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Show: SGA
Rec Category: Evan Lorne
Characters:: Evan Lorne, Rodney McKay, Jeannie Miller
Pairing: Lorne/Rodney
Het/Slash/Gen: Slash
Warnings: None
Author on LJ: clockstopper
Author's Website: Clockie's Fic Comm
Link: Not Exactly Discontent

Why This Must Be Read: I love how this fic doesn't shy away from the "elephant in the room". Rodney brings Lorne home for the holidays because Jeannie told him "to bring the person responsible for making [him] a human being". Awkwardness ensues when Jeannie wonders why Rodney brings Lorne instead of John.

In Lorne's POV you get to see how it sometimes hurts that everyone thinks Rodney and John are together, but at the same time the fact that Rodney doesn't even realize that Jeannie is talking about someone other than Lorne makes up for it all. Sweet and a little schmoopy, while at the same time dealing with some of the angst that Lorne must feel about John and Rodney must feel about having to keep it all a secret.

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Satedan Parenting 101 by Mardahin (PG)

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Show: SGA
Rec Category: Ronon Dex
Characters:: Ronon Dex, Teyla Emaggen
Pairing: Ronon/Teyla
Het/Slash/Gen: Het
Warnings: None
Author on LJ: mardahin
Author's Website: Multi-Fandom Homepage
Link: Satedan Parenting 101

Why This Must Be Read:Just a sweet (in a Ronon way) little fic about Ronon as a dad. Ronon doesn't understand why everyone assumes Teyla will take care of their baby, or why everyone seems to look at him funny as he carries her around everywhere he goes. I just love the image.

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