Probie my homie. I have a little surprise that I hope will cheer you up.
Spoiler:
What Kind of Movie is This?
Elizabeth Weir looked at the pocket watch passed on to her by her father. 7:32 PM the heirloom read and Elizabeth sighed to herself. She promised John she would join the team for movie night at 8:00 PM. “That man can be so annoying. That messy hair and puppy dog eyes,” Elizabeth internally complained. Elizabeth enjoyed movies, but work came first. John Sheppard just kept bugging her about coming and putting on that pouty yet endearing face until she said yes.
Elizabeth closed her computer and leaned back in her chair. While contemplating if John would pick something like Rocky or Stagecoach, John Sheppard sat down in on the edge of her desk.
“Hey. Ready for movie night?” John grinned.
“As I’ll ever be,” Elizabeth dead panned.
“I think you’ll like tonight’s pick, it’s a classic,” John and Elizabeth began moving toward the door.
“It’s not about sports is it?” Elizabeth questioned as she tilted her head.
“No. We’ve been jumping around genres. Trying to get Ronon and Teyla a good introduction. Rodney picked 2001: A Space Odyssey and they liked it. So I decided to stick with the classics this week,” John explained as he and Elizabeth walked the hallways of Atlantis.
“What movie did you pick?” Elizabeth’s interest was piqued.
“Roman Holiday,” John answered proud of his taste in cinema.
“John Sheppard, didn’t take you for the romantic type,” Elizabeth smiled.
“Huh. Roman Holiday is a classic comedy,” John replied a little confused.
“Romantic comedy,” Elizabeth raised her brow.
“It is not. I wouldn’t make Ronon and Teyla watch a chick flick,” John snorted.
“Roman Holiday is definitely a chick flick,” Elizabeth began teasing John.
“No it’s not. It has Gregory Peck. Gregory Peck could stroll through fields of candy canes and fairies and make it manly,” John defended one of his favorite movies.
“Audrey Hepburn was in some of the most memorable romantic movies. Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, My Fair Lady. Roman Holiday’s plot is romance,” Elizabeth saw the chance to tease John for once.
“Audrey Hepburn was a great actress. But in Roman Holiday, the movie is about laughs. Like when Peck spills his drink on his buddy and knocks his chair over, they all get arrested, and that hand trick is an all time classic,” John pointed out.
“Those are funny moments. But they all lead up to the kiss by the water and Peck and his photographer don’t sell the pictures. All the comedy is a build up to the romantic relationship,” Elizabeth countered.
“You only get that at the end. They never even say I love you. The parts people remember are the funny parts. And besides, standing up for your girl is the manly thing to do,” John was determined to win this debate.
“John, Audrey Hepburn is reduced to tears at the end. Gregory Peck is left alone in the final shot wondering how the romance would have gone. The last scene is all about secretly communicating feelings about a forbidden love. The movie is one of the all time great romances,” Elizabeth was savoring teasing John.
“Well...” John was feeling on the ropes when he saw Lorne walking his way. “Lorne, come here a sec,” John waived over Major Lorne.
“Good evening ma’am, Colonel Sheppard,” Lorne joined John and Elizabeth.
“Lorne, have you ever seen Roman Holiday?” John asked.
“Yes sir. Good movie,” Lorne answered.
“Major, would you consider Roman Holiday a chick flick?” Elizabeth joined in questioning Lorne.
“Ma’am...” Lorne tried to dodge the question sensing he was pulled into the middle of an argument.
“Well Major?” Elizabeth gave the Major that all too familiar look and Lorne knew he better agree.
“Roman Holiday was one the American Film Institute’s top ten romantic comedies,” Lorne answered.
“Lorne, you’re killing me,” John shook his head in defeat as Elizabeth and himself resumed walking.
“Thanks Elizabeth, way to ruin one of my favorite movies,” John slouched in defeat.
“Roman Holiday is still one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. Maybe next week I’ll pick When Harry Met Sally,” Elizabeth smiled.
John Sheppard stopped walking. He began plotting his revenge by deciding on Necessary Roughness as his next pick for movie night.
Elizabeth Weir looked at the pocket watch passed on to her by her father. 7:32 PM the heirloom read and Elizabeth sighed to herself. She promised John she would join the team for movie night at 8:00 PM. “That man can be so annoying. That messy hair and puppy dog eyes,” Elizabeth internally complained. Elizabeth enjoyed movies, but work came first. John Sheppard just kept bugging her about coming and putting on that pouty yet endearing face until she said yes.
Elizabeth closed her computer and leaned back in her chair. While contemplating if John would pick something like Rocky or Stagecoach, John Sheppard sat down in on the edge of her desk.
“Hey. Ready for movie night?” John grinned.
“As I’ll ever be,” Elizabeth dead panned.
“I think you’ll like tonight’s pick, it’s a classic,” John and Elizabeth began moving toward the door.
“It’s not about sports is it?” Elizabeth questioned as she tilted her head.
“No. We’ve been jumping around genres. Trying to get Ronon and Teyla a good introduction. Rodney picked 2001: A Space Odyssey and they liked it. So I decided to stick with the classics this week,” John explained as he and Elizabeth walked the hallways of Atlantis.
“What movie did you pick?” Elizabeth’s interest was piqued.
“Roman Holiday,” John answered proud of his taste in cinema.
“John Sheppard, didn’t take you for the romantic type,” Elizabeth smiled.
“Huh. Roman Holiday is a classic comedy,” John replied a little confused.
“Romantic comedy,” Elizabeth raised her brow.
“It is not. I wouldn’t make Ronon and Teyla watch a chick flick,” John snorted.
“Roman Holiday is definitely a chick flick,” Elizabeth began teasing John.
“No it’s not. It has Gregory Peck. Gregory Peck could stroll through fields of candy canes and fairies and make it manly,” John defended one of his favorite movies.
“Audrey Hepburn was in some of the most memorable romantic movies. Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, My Fair Lady. Roman Holiday’s plot is romance,” Elizabeth saw the chance to tease John for once.
“Audrey Hepburn was a great actress. But in Roman Holiday, the movie is about laughs. Like when Peck spills his drink on his buddy and knocks his chair over, they all get arrested, and that hand trick is an all time classic,” John pointed out.
“Those are funny moments. But they all lead up to the kiss by the water and Peck and his photographer don’t sell the pictures. All the comedy is a build up to the romantic relationship,” Elizabeth countered.
“You only get that at the end. They never even say I love you. The parts people remember are the funny parts. And besides, standing up for your girl is the manly thing to do,” John was determined to win this debate.
“John, Audrey Hepburn is reduced to tears at the end. Gregory Peck is left alone in the final shot wondering how the romance would have gone. The last scene is all about secretly communicating feelings about a forbidden love. The movie is one of the all time great romances,” Elizabeth was savoring teasing John.
“Well...” John was feeling on the ropes when he saw Lorne walking his way. “Lorne, come here a sec,” John waived over Major Lorne.
“Good evening ma’am, Colonel Sheppard,” Lorne joined John and Elizabeth.
“Lorne, have you ever seen Roman Holiday?” John asked.
“Yes sir. Good movie,” Lorne answered.
“Major, would you consider Roman Holiday a chick flick?” Elizabeth joined in questioning Lorne.
“Ma’am...” Lorne tried to dodge the question sensing he was pulled into the middle of an argument.
“Well Major?” Elizabeth gave the Major that all too familiar look and Lorne knew he better agree.
“Roman Holiday was one the American Film Institute’s top ten romantic comedies,” Lorne answered.
“Lorne, you’re killing me,” John shook his head in defeat as Elizabeth and himself resumed walking.
“Thanks Elizabeth, way to ruin one of my favorite movies,” John slouched in defeat.
“Roman Holiday is still one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. Maybe next week I’ll pick When Harry Met Sally,” Elizabeth smiled.
John Sheppard stopped walking. He began plotting his revenge by deciding on Necessary Roughness as his next pick for movie night.
I wonna go too!!!!!
* Me and and my sister argue EVERY SINGLE DAY and what is that phrase that my dad uses? Oh yeah, we "fight like cats and dogs"
*pets him*
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