Wow. Twice in one month. :)

This one is Stargate:Atlantis, and I'm sure you've already read it but that doesn't matter.

It's part of the sga_flashfic virgin challenge, and it's wonderful - a touching, realistic portrait of emotional pain and comfort that *isn't* a hurt comfort.

John Sheppard/Rodney McKay

Lost in Waiting by laceymcbain.