Fic: Life Is... (McKay/Sheppard, background Lorne/Zelenka, PG)

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Title: Life Is...
Author: ldyanne
Recipient: lilyleia78
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard; background Zelenka/Lorne
Rating: PG
Word count: 26,000
Warnings: None
Notes: Dear lilyleia78: Normally I wouldn't warn about this, because I think part of a story is taking the journey with the characters, but you specifically asked for happy fic (and no Death fic). I wanted you to know that while it might look like there's a major character death, please trust me and keep reading. I'm all about the happy endings! I hope you like it, I had a blast writing it.

Also, thanks to my beta (you know who you are) for your help with this fic. Your turn around was amazing and your comments and suggestions helped to make this a better fic.

Summary: John meets a teenage runaway who reminds him of someone from his past. When he tries to help her, it changes his life forever.

( Life Is... )

Comments

[squidgiepdx]

First of all, I'm not sure why this story doesn't have 100+ comments. Four doesn't do it justice!

This story was very gripping, and it held my attention (and kept me up way too late last night!!! ::grin::). You weaved a great, compelling story here that grabs the reader from the first paragraph, not letting them go until the end of the story.

A few things I adored - John's reaction was breathtakingly heartbreaking. I mean, who *wouldn't* retreat when the love of their life was killed before their eyes? And Keyla... I loved that John instantly had that connection to her, before he even knew it was Rodney's and his child. And her seeking John out, knowing how to hack - because she's Rodney's daughter. And Rodney - aww, Rodney... I love that man so... And when they finally get together, and John hold Rodney, running his finger along the cesaerean scar... Just wonderful!

If I had one critique, it would be that early on in the first 1/3 of the story or so, there's a "there" that should be a "their". That's it! :)

Overall, I have to say this is probably my favorite Santa offering this year! Santa, I hope you join again next year, and I'm lucky enough to be your recipient!!!

[ldyanne.livejournal.com]

You know that you've pretty much made my 2013 don't you? Thank you so much for your lovely review.

I had such a great time writing this story and it was great to know that people liked it.

I will find that boo and fix it before this gets posted anywhere else. Thank you!