Elizabeth Weir/John Sheppard Appreciation/Ship/Discussion Thread

[justhere1971]

And that's really the thing I would be concerned about, is letting it go on for so long that the audience starts getting annoyed. Sooner or later, there has to be some resolution; a good writer would know how long they could go before needing to give the audience their payoff. Case in point: Babylon 5 and John Sheridan/Delenn of Minbar. The series was planned to only run for 5 years, and in that time, we saw Sheridan and Delenn meet, slowly fall in love, go through hell and back, and finally get married in the final season before heading off into the sunset. The audience got resolution and could walk away from the show satisfied.

In SGA, if they had kept Elizabeth on the show in Seasons 4 & 5, and then had a Season 6 as their final season to wrap things up, and we had seen a resolution for Sheppard/Weir at the end of that, even if it was just them finally saying that 'I love you' to each other (and leaving it open to seeing more in the movies) that would've been fine with me, and I think with a lot of us as well.

I would have settled for a hand brush and a small smile. I am SO easy!

[Erin87]

In SGA, if they had kept Elizabeth on the show in Seasons 4 & 5, and then had a Season 6 as their final season to wrap things up, and we had seen a resolution for Sheppard/Weir at the end of that, even if it was just them finally saying that 'I love you' to each other (and leaving it open to seeing more in the movies) that would've been fine with me, and I think with a lot of us as well.

That most definitely would have been fine with me! Sounds pretty perfect actually.

[Erin87]

I would have settled for a hand brush and a small smile. I am SO easy!

Then again, that would have worked too!

[Erin87]

That team feeling that just the two of them brought to the screen was phenomenal. It was like them against the world on some episodes, and they conquered them all.

I also enjoyed the ride, never felt strung along ... not until after she was gone.

So right. They really did make the whole expedition seem more like a family/team. And together they could have done anything... if they had only been allowed. *sigh*

This is kind of bad, seems like all I do is agree. You people bring up such good points!

By the way, if anyone's interested, I just posted chapter 8 of my fic, Light in the Dark. So... check it out if you want.

[Scary Kitty]

The Myspace Blog I can't ever get an answer to--some people say it's hers, others say it isn't...

However, I believe Kavan Smith mentioned somewhere that he and Torri had both been in a pilot for a show and were waiting to see if it had been picked up. Perhaps this is the same show. *shrugs*

Ah, so we don't even know if it's really hers or just a fan? Good to know.

I'd also heard about Kavan mentioning (at the Creation con in New Jersey last year?) he and Torri were in a pilot. Eh, I guess we'll find out one way or another.

[Scary Kitty]

You bring up a good point of Elizabeth trying to get better all the while rebuilding of their trust??? If we thought John has serious guilt issues, imagine the guilt he'd have felt then?

Yeah! It's bad enough as it is now, when he feels so responsible for her 'death,' but in some ways, if she had survived and remained in Atlantis, watching her recover might have been worse for him. The constant reminder, there for him to see every day. Poor John!

I also enjoyed the ride, never felt strung along ... not until after she was gone.

Word. A love story, interrupted.

[Southern Red]

I think we would only have issues with the situation mentioned above if TPTB had decided to make them even closer to romance than they were in seasons 1-3. If nothing changed and the romantic aspect of Sparky formula had stayed the same, I don't think I would have balked. But of course, everything has to progress at some point.

And then we have the issue that SGA PTB don't even know they're writing this ship. lol.

Maybe we're better off that they didn't.

And I liked being strung along too. As long as they weren't shipped with anyone else.

[Scary Kitty]

Maybe we're better off that they didn't.

Seriously. Because we all know TPTW can't get romance right when they're actually working at it. They do a better job when they're trying not to do romance.

And I liked being strung along too. As long as they weren't shipped with anyone else.

Absolutely. UST works way better when it's got a focus.

[Reiko]

Maybe we're better off that they didn't.

And I liked being strung along too. As long as they weren't shipped with anyone else.

Maybe we aren't. Look at the way they write the juvenile full-blown McKeller romance. Or Kanaan/Teyla. I bet if they did that, Elizabeth would suddenly disappear offsceen.

[Scary Kitty]

Maybe we aren't. Look at the way they write the juvenile full-blown McKeller romance. Or Kanaan/Teyla. I bet if they did that, Elizabeth would suddenly disappear offsceen.

Or maybe John, considering how much he's been pushed to the side this season. I can just see how it would play out in the writers' meeting now... 'Hey, we've got McKay and Carson to do ATA chauffeur duties, we don't need Sheppard anymore!'

[Scary Kitty]

Another day, another fic rec! Today is angst/drama day, so I thought this would be appropriate...

Paris, At 3 a.m., by stexgirl2000. After Elizabeth is found, she struggles to remember the past five years of her life. Post S4/5 AU, smuttage and drama (but with a happy ending!) ahead.

Happy reading!

[lizabeth39]

Great fic Scary Kitty just what l needed before going to work and facing a day of hopefully not to many irate customers. Just imagine if that had happened on the show.

[Southern Red]

Another day, another fic rec! Today is angst/drama day, so I thought this would be appropriate...

Paris, At 3 a.m., by stexgirl2000. After Elizabeth is found, she struggles to remember the past five years of her life. Post S4/5 AU, smuttage and drama (but with a happy ending!) ahead.

Happy reading!

Wonderful fic. It proves that Sparky transcends all situations. *goes to watch Vegas for the *th time*

[KrisRussel]

Another day, another fic rec! Today is angst/drama day, so I thought this would be appropriate...

Paris, At 3 a.m., by stexgirl2000. After Elizabeth is found, she struggles to remember the past five years of her life. Post S4/5 AU, smuttage and drama (but with a happy ending!) ahead.

Happy reading!

Thanks for sharing, I absolutely loved it! Wonderful fic that made my day!

[Anuna]

Another day, another fic rec! Today is angst/drama day, so I thought this would be appropriate...

Paris, At 3 a.m., by stexgirl2000. After Elizabeth is found, she struggles to remember the past five years of her life. Post S4/5 AU, smuttage and drama (but with a happy ending!) ahead.

Happy reading!

Oh, I enjoyed that one a lot, although I would make J act like E and vice versa. Being pushy and going by an instinct is more like John's department. But, very romantic and enjoyable read nevertheless.