A Rock and a Hard Places by Sam Walker ( PG-13)

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Rec Category: Jack O'Neill
Pairing: None
Category: Jack O'Neill, Jack/Daniel friendship, drama
Warning: None
Spoilers:Random mentions of S1-S4/5 events.
Author on LJ: n/a (as far as I know)
Author's Website: The Writings Of Sam Walker
Link: A Rock and a Hard Place

Why This Must Be Read:

To save Daniel’s life, Jack has to do that hardest of all things: talk.

This fic is written from Jack's perspective. Daniel is involved in an accident off-world and the only thing Jack can do to help is talk to Daniel while everyone else works. I love this fic for the interaction between Jack and Daniel, and for the insights into Jack's motivations. Despite being mostly Jack and Daniel, you get a sense of camaraderie about SG1 and you can see just how much Jack cares about his team.

Comments

[alphekka-alpha.livejournal.com]

Thanks for a good recc. 8-)

I wish there were more stories like this by the guys who get paid. It shows what you can do if you stick to the original concept of the show. You don't need spaceships and fancy computer graphics and Blowing Shit Up [TM] to hold the audience's attention. A good plot is much better. It's also, potentially, a lot cheaper.

If the show had more stories like this one, maybe the show woulda been taken up for another season...

::steps sedately off soap-box::
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[loriel-eris.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. *g*

I get the impression that this is an issue close to your heart. *wry grin*

I really enjoy this type of story - as you said it's one of the most canon like plots.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. *g*