Lover Come Back (by Brighid) (Explicit)
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stargateficrecShows: SGA
Rec Category: Alternate Universe
Characters: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard, (brief John Sheppard/Cam Mitchell), Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagan, Hermiod, Elizabeth Weir, Laura Cadman, Radek Zelenka, Cowen, Chaya, Sam Carter, Vala Mal Doran, Miko Kusanagi
Categories: M/M
Words: 9705
Content notes: no AO3 warnings apply. Contains Mpreg.
Author on DW: n/a
Author's Website: Brighid on AO3
Link: Lover Come Back on AO3
Why This Must Be Read: This screwball comedy-romance is based on an old Doris Day/Rock Hudson movie, but Brighid's set it in a futuristic Pegasus with cloning (Hermiod's upgraded to a more human body and is having problems with bodily functions), automated transit pods, blue-skinned aliens, comm implants, and more. The worldbuilding is great, and the plot revolves around John, a partner in "Asgard and Mann" with Hermiod, competing with Rodney who works for a more science-oriented and less exploitative company headed by Elizabeth. Of course it's enemies-to-lovers, and in the best Harlequin style true love hits a bump in the road, before the happy ending. Rodney is the Doris Day character in this one! It's a wild ride, and a lot of fun.
Hermiod's eyes slitted closed in displeasure. "No thank-you. I simply wish for you to smooth things over with Doctor McKay so he will stop pestering me, and persuade the Committee that his charges are motivated by petulance. Also, you might wish to have someone destroy the film footage of the aftermath of your bargaining methods. Now, where is your washroom?"
"Through the other side of the walk-in," John said, standing up. "So. Want a beer?" he offered Ronon.
Ronon shrugged. "Sure. He'll be in there an hour at least."
John thought about that. "Eww." He got the beer out and handed one over, took one for himself and then tapped his comm implant. "Rodney McKay, Atlantis." A moment later there was a rather harried "Hello?"
"Dr. McKay?"
"Speaking."
John took a long slow swig of his beer. "John Sheppard. A bit of friendly advice. Fuck off."
"Excuse me?" John grinned even though the pitch resonated uncomfortably inside his skull.
"Fuck off. If you can't compete, get out of the business. But leave me the hell alone." Ronon was smiling against the lip of his beer bottle.
"Listen, Sheppard, the only business you're in is ..."
"Stop being such a tight-ass. That's the way the universe works, doctor," he said.
Rodney sputtered. "Listen, you jackass, just because you think sex is a tool for ..."
"What isn't sex a tool for?" John said, grinning. This was fun.
"I don't use sex..."
"Somehow, that doesn't surprise me." He cut the transmission, and turned to grin at Ronon. "This is gonna be fun."
Rec Category: Alternate Universe
Characters: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard, (brief John Sheppard/Cam Mitchell), Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagan, Hermiod, Elizabeth Weir, Laura Cadman, Radek Zelenka, Cowen, Chaya, Sam Carter, Vala Mal Doran, Miko Kusanagi
Categories: M/M
Words: 9705
Content notes: no AO3 warnings apply. Contains Mpreg.
Author on DW: n/a
Author's Website: Brighid on AO3
Link: Lover Come Back on AO3
Why This Must Be Read: This screwball comedy-romance is based on an old Doris Day/Rock Hudson movie, but Brighid's set it in a futuristic Pegasus with cloning (Hermiod's upgraded to a more human body and is having problems with bodily functions), automated transit pods, blue-skinned aliens, comm implants, and more. The worldbuilding is great, and the plot revolves around John, a partner in "Asgard and Mann" with Hermiod, competing with Rodney who works for a more science-oriented and less exploitative company headed by Elizabeth. Of course it's enemies-to-lovers, and in the best Harlequin style true love hits a bump in the road, before the happy ending. Rodney is the Doris Day character in this one! It's a wild ride, and a lot of fun.
Hermiod's eyes slitted closed in displeasure. "No thank-you. I simply wish for you to smooth things over with Doctor McKay so he will stop pestering me, and persuade the Committee that his charges are motivated by petulance. Also, you might wish to have someone destroy the film footage of the aftermath of your bargaining methods. Now, where is your washroom?"
"Through the other side of the walk-in," John said, standing up. "So. Want a beer?" he offered Ronon.
Ronon shrugged. "Sure. He'll be in there an hour at least."
John thought about that. "Eww." He got the beer out and handed one over, took one for himself and then tapped his comm implant. "Rodney McKay, Atlantis." A moment later there was a rather harried "Hello?"
"Dr. McKay?"
"Speaking."
John took a long slow swig of his beer. "John Sheppard. A bit of friendly advice. Fuck off."
"Excuse me?" John grinned even though the pitch resonated uncomfortably inside his skull.
"Fuck off. If you can't compete, get out of the business. But leave me the hell alone." Ronon was smiling against the lip of his beer bottle.
"Listen, Sheppard, the only business you're in is ..."
"Stop being such a tight-ass. That's the way the universe works, doctor," he said.
Rodney sputtered. "Listen, you jackass, just because you think sex is a tool for ..."
"What isn't sex a tool for?" John said, grinning. This was fun.
"I don't use sex..."
"Somehow, that doesn't surprise me." He cut the transmission, and turned to grin at Ronon. "This is gonna be fun."
