Patrick's Desperate Plan To Stop His House Expanding... (by toft) (T)

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Shows: SGA and A Dog's Breakfast
Rec Category: crossovers
Characters: Patrick/John Sheppard
Categories: M/M
Length: 00:23:13
Warnings: none apply
Author on DW: toft, general_jinjur
Author's Website: toft on AO3, general_jinjur podfics on Audiofic Archive, general_jinjur fic on AO3
Link: Patrick's Desperate Plan To Stop His House Expanding And Its Unexpected But Ultimately Pleasant Result on the Audiofic Archive

Why This Must Be Read: The text version is no longer accessible, so the way to enjoy this quirky masterpiece is the podfic. "A Dog's Breakfast" features David Hewlett as Patrick, largely solitary and highly neurodivergent. In this fic he's bothered by his house expanding after his sister moves out after temporarily staying with him. Eventually he realises he's lonely and after some misadventures, recalls Amy, his teenage girlfriend, and tries to track her down. Eventually, enter John Sheppard, who proves to be just as idiosyncratic as Patrick. It's sweet, funny, and an excellent story, beautifully read as usual, by general_jinjur.

This is Me Trying by A_Storm_of_Roses (E)

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Show: SGA

Rec Category: Rodney McKay
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard, Jennifer Keller, Teyla Emmagan, Ronon Dex
Pairings: Rodney/John, Rodney & Jennifer
Categories: slash, post canon, domestic
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply, (but: Discussion of Abortion)
Words: 23,766
Author's Journal: n/a
Author's Website: A_Storm_of_Roses on AO3
Link: This is Me Trying

Author’s summary: Hope is a dangerous thing. Or maybe it’s the thing with feathers; John’s never been quite sure.

Why This Must Be Read: A_Storm_of_Roses has written so many wonderful fics, but this one holds a special place in my heart. It revolves around the consequences of Rodney unexpectedly becoming a father—torpedoing his relationship with John and throwing him into an unexpected life on earth. It's written in sections from their different povs and it's incredibly thoughtful and sensitive. The story offers so many loving insights, making us feel deeply for everyone involved. A beautiful journey unfolds around and with them, allowing each character the space and growth they need. Contrary to everyone's first impression that nothing good could come of it, A_Storm_of_Roses masterfully brings them closer together, turning an unexpected situation into something not only possible but entirely believable and satisfying, ultimately giving them the happiness and love they deserve! Give it a try—it's a heartfelt story that will leave you with a smile on your face and warmth in your heart.

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