Miller's Crossing PicSpam: John + Rodney = LOVE

[thegrrrl2002]

I rewatched this ep and man, the last ten minutes are just amazing. Such intensity between John and Rodney--Rodney willing to sacrifice himself for Jeannie, and John not willing to consider it for a moment. We get to see John all his vulnerable glory. He may not be able to talk about his feelings, but hey, everything is right there on his face for the world to see.





But first of all, I adore Jeannie. I love when she and Rodney are on screen together. Especially with the matching poses.


Lovely.


Also very lovely--paperwork!John. He shouldn't look so hot surrounded by papers, but he does.

On to the meaty stuff:


John points out that the NID is not going to provide a human for the wraith to feed on.


Which Rodney of course understands, and says it has to be him. He has to save his sister.


Which of course is unacceptable to John. (I couldn't bear to resize this pic, John is just so stunning.)


I love when they stare into each other's eyes.


Oh, Rodney.


John's not going to let it happen. "You're an invaluable member of my team and you report directly to me."


"Really? You want to talk about chain of command right now?" (Because it never came up during all the hot sex, you know?)

And this is John, realizing what he has to do to save both Rodney and Jeannie:






So hurty.

And how fabulous is John when he's talking to Wallace, and making with the pictures of Jeanie's family?


John: "She's going to die, just like Sharon.
Wallace: "I'm so sorry."
John: "I'm sure you are."

That "I'm sure you are" just gives me chills. Along with "Now McKay's blaming himself, but I know better. You know better."


Rodney discovers what has happened.


"I was showing Wallace the labs. The Wraith got the upper hand. That's what the report's going to say." Oh, John. Could you be any more fierce when it comes to protecting your family?

As if that wasn't enough, we get a John and Rodney tag to the ep:


How adorable is John's "Hey, look who's back. How was the family?"


Rodney is amazed that John talked Wallace into sacrificing himself.


John says, "I presented a situation. He volunteered." Oh, John.


And then they go off together. With the totally sweet "Say, you and I are about even when it comes to looks, right?" exchange.

Yes, Rodney, you are. ::hearts::

(Screencaps are either my own or courtesy of tehshroom.)

Comments

[wesleysgirl.livejournal.com]

Yay, these are so awesome!

He shouldn't look so hot surrounded by papers, but he does.

He really, really does. All that's missing is a little pair of wire-rimmed glasses. *Might have a kink*

Is it just me, or in that last photo does it look like DH's pants are the wrong size?

[neevebrody.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you!! I don't think there is such a thing as watching this ep too many times, or staring at these incredible shots too long. I totally agree with you - John doesn't have to say a word in this ep. IMO Flanigan outdid himself to show us how John feels about Rodney, and you know, some of the looks in this ep were as good, if not better, than the actual words.

I loved the scene of them together, the "I can't," but I thought two of the best "looks" from John came when Rodney gets in the lab and finds out what happened to Wallace, the way John stares after him (above) just wrenches my heart. Then the looks in the ending scene. John seems to almost struggle with saying the words, telling Rodney how he feels. At least that's the way I like to see it. ;)

[shetiger.livejournal.com]

This ep. I have no words for how much this ep blew my mind. So it's really good that you post illustrations with your own smart words.

(How can anyone doubt how much John cares about Rodney? No. Words.)

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Wire-rimmed glasses would be awfully cute. As would the big geeky frames we've seen JF in. *g*

Rodney's pants do look a big baggy, don't they? Not like those wonderfully snug black ones we see him in on away missions. The ones that hug the curve of his ass. I like those. A lot.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes yes! The way John speaks so hesitantly in that last scene. It breaks my heart.

JF did a lovely job in this ep, he is so fabulous when it comes to the quiet stuff. He said so much without speaking. ::happy sigh::

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

There really are no words for this ep, are there? It was amazing. John's expressions shout louder than words. It's like skywriting.

[pennyplainknits.livejournal.com]

Oh those green eyes! Rodney in a hoodie! I've not seen this yet all the way through (stupid cable company) but this'll do nicely until the box set comes out.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

It's the most amazing episode, seriously. That scene between the two of them is beyond words. And of course, they are both ridiculously beautiful in it, but then again, I adore Rodney's geek clothes. The striped pants and the hoodie are adorable.

[beeej.livejournal.com]

I love this ep with the fiery passion of a thousand suns.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

::points and nods:: Yes!!

[mirabile-dictu.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you for these! Gorgeous photos, and their faces are so expressive -- I also loved those scenes.

I also really love Rodney's trainers in the last photo. God, those two. *happy sigh*

Thank you again!

[eliyes.livejournal.com]

The scene with John convincing Wallace is disturbing to me, not because of the action, but because Joe is having one of his "I look like David Duchovny" moments there. Brrr!

I love that last screencap. John - combat boots. Rodney - adorable sneakers. With reflective bits! That still kinda match his uniform! :D

[ladyoflisquill.livejournal.com]

"Really? You want to talk about chain of command right now?" (Because it never came up during all the hot sex, you know?)

This made me laugh way more than it should have. You were right not to resize that one pic of John. The emotions on his face are... breathtaking.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I just noticed Rodney's footwear in that scene, too! Aw!

And their faces, just so guh, aren't they? Such a powerful moment between them.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, I don't see any resemblance there, but it is kind of an odd expression. Not a typical John face.

I love the sneakers, too. So adorable! They do match his uniform! He wore them so he could run to John's room as soon as he got back to Atlantis. ::nods::

[shetiger.livejournal.com]

You know, I think part of my reluctance to say anything is just that they're faces seem to say everything, and anything I'd say would be just so obvious. But I love in that last scene how John is kind of fighting with himself, knowing that he did was the only thing to do but he also wants Rodney to forgive him for what he did. So desperately. Because Rodney's the one who counts.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I found the mention of chain of command interesting, because it is something that very rarely comes up between them. It's as if John falls back on that because he can't possibly say what he's really feeling.

But we know it anyway, we can see it in his face. Breathtaking indeed!

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Yes. I agree completely. He's been waiting for Rodney to return to the city, wondering the whole time what Rodney must think of him. He needs Rodney to make it okay for him to have done such a thing.

::flails::

[shetiger.livejournal.com]

it is something that very rarely comes up between them. It's as if John falls back on that

*nod nod* He's desperate to find something to shore up his position that's better than "No! You're too important to me to lose!" (Although God, I'd love to see what Rodney's reaction to such a direct statement would be. Because I don't know that Rodney actually gets it.)

[kitestringer.livejournal.com]

*SIGH*

I think I'm still recovering from that episode; I still can't quite believe I actually got to SEE all that on a real TV and not just in my fantasies! <3

Also, it's been way too long since I watched it—thank you for reminding me! :-D

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I like to think that Rodney actually does catch on at some point. He stands very close to John and asks very softly "invaluable member of your team? Is that what I am to you?" And John looks everywhere but at him and says "Yes" in an obstinate kind of way and then "Rodney, please" when Rodney gets closer and then Rodney kisses him anyway.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

It holds up on rewatching. Definitely. *g*

[lavvyan.livejournal.com]

So true! The last ten minutes of this plus the last ten minutes of Doppelganger plus that it-wasn't-your-fault conversation about the Replicators, and I'm a happy fangirl. ♥

[shetiger.livejournal.com]

You are very wise. :)

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

And the opening of "Outcast". ::sighs happily:: So much love!

I especially liked the quietness of their it-wasn't-your-fault conversation. John was being so comforting. Sweet.