Written for the #26 Challenge - Last over at mcsheplets

Title: The Last Word (when you see with my eyes)
Author:  neevebrody
Characters: John, Rodney, Jennifer
Rating: G
Words: ~3,000
Spoilers: This does run along a theme of the The Shrine, but I can't really call it spoilery for that episode, but possible spoilers for Last Man.
Beta:  velocitygrass beta'd this even though she doesn't usually read this type of fic. Your thoughts and approval really meant a lot to me, hon, thank you so very much.
AN/Warnings: Believe it or not, I had this story in mind for a while before The Shrine. It's loosely based on the film, The Final Cut, with Robin Williams. Character death is mentioned but the death does not occur in the fic. I feel I also have to warn there is mention of Rodney and Jennifer and marriage. It's also angsty and hurty, but still full of McShep love. I realize I've just talked everyone out of reading it… but I hope you'll give it a chance.
Summary: He's already late, yet he sits, kneading the steering wheel. John Sheppard, big hero. He's faced countless enemies, but none as formidable as his own fears and insecurities.

The Last Word

Title: The Lament of Consequence
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: NC-17 - Adult
Word Count: 8,813
Genre: AMTDI
Warnings: Dubious Consent - and I suppose by definition AMTDI is non-con but this is not non-con in the conventional sense; and I think my beta said it best: Angst, Angst, OMG ANGST
Legal: None of the Atlantis personnel are mine, shame really
Betas: Many thanks to girly_curl_3 and velocitygrass, this fic is so much better because of them. You guys are absolutely the BEST! But I can never leave well enough alone, so any remaining errors are all mine.
Summary: As he walks up the long hallway toward freedom, John is vaguely aware of Elizabeth's voice. She's explaining to Rodney that their release only cost them a few extra bags of milled flax seed and some medical supplies. John knows it cost much, much more.


( The Lament of Consequence... )