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FIVE THINGS COLONEL STEVEN CALDWELL REGRETS by stella_pegasi

Jul 19, 2010 18:50

Title: FIVE THINGS COLONEL STEVEN CALDWELL REGRETS
Author: stella_pegasi
Rating: PG
Word Count: 1996
Spoilers: Events concerning Elizabeth Weir
Genre(s): General (Hurt/Comfort, Friendship, Humor, Angst)
Character(s): Steven Caldwell (John Sheppard, Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, Elizabeth Weir, others)
Disclaimer: Stargate belongs to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc ( Read more... )

humor, whump, hurt/comfort, friendship, angst, elizabeth weir, rodney mckay, sga, ronon dex, pg, steven caldwell, john sheppard

Comments 29

aqualegia July 21 2010, 13:49:33 UTC

A very insightful look at Colonel Caldwell; about his regrets and also learning from his mistaken assumptions.

stella_pegasi July 21 2010, 15:05:27 UTC

Thanks, I've always thought that there were a lot of layers to Caldwell that we never had a chance to see. As I mentioned to another commenter, I loved Skinner in the X-Files, so I have a bit of a soft spot for Caldwell. Thanks for you comment; I really appreciate it.

scififreak July 29 2010, 07:23:16 UTC

I like how insightful, plausible and, yes, even understandable each of these things are. Without a full picture and without *really* knowing these people you can see how Steven misjudged certain people and situations. My fave one was the Steven/Ronon friendship.

stella_pegasi August 12 2010, 00:33:01 UTC

First of all, I apologize for not seeing your comment until now. Not paying attention apparently, so I am sorry.

Thank you for your very kind comments, I wanted to like Caldwell and the show never gave us enough for that to happen or for Sheppard to respect really, so I thought I'd give it a try. I liked the Ronon piece because they seem to be so different; it was strange for them to find common ground. I'm glad you liked it as well.

Thanks for taking time to comment, and again I am so sorry for being tardy in replying.

Take care!

somehowunbroken September 19 2010, 06:48:57 UTC

(Here via stargateficrec.)

Oh, wow. What a great look at Caldwell.

I especially loved the one about Elizabeth. I feel like that's a relationship that could absolutely have happened, and I'm sad it never got the chance.

stella_pegasi September 19 2010, 18:47:32 UTC

Thank you so much. I always felt that Caldwell never was developed enough...but then none of the characters were. I felt a undercurrent though between Elizabeth and Caldwell. Not to make the Elizabeth/John shippers mad at me, but that was a relationship that made more sense to me. Poor Caldwell!

Thank you for taking time to let me know you enjoyed the story.

sherry57 September 19 2010, 18:30:46 UTC

Hey, I can't beleive I h

sherry57 September 19 2010, 18:37:57 UTC

Ok, dead brained monkey above! What I was trying to say was that I can't believe I didn't leave a comment on this story before because I'm sure I've read it before. So, here, I'm rectifing my mistake.
Great story, where, Caldwell had to rethink a lot of set points of view. Loved the final situation netwen him and a very patient Sheppard who has to explain things to him. Sheppard really learned a lot about command and playing the game.
I also loved how Caldwell ignored Rodney and the cost was losing the game. Rodney showing how well he knew Sheppard in the process.
Nice one hon.

stella_pegasi September 19 2010, 18:53:38 UTC

I'm blaming LJ on all my starts and stops today, I have had to delete and redo all sorts of things. It surely can't be me!!!! No way!!

Thanks...I'm so glad you enjoyed. It was a switch for Caldwell to have to listen to a wise (not wise-ass) Sheppard for a change. I love dealing with these outer characters...they were pivotal to the episodes, yet so much was never dealt with on the show. Well, what else is new???

I will give you a break this time...but you better keep those comments coming!!!

Just kidding...I'm very appreciative you taking the time, whenever, to let me know your thoughts!

Take care!!

aelfgyfu_mead September 19 2010, 18:48:26 UTC

Great to see some more of Caldwell. I really disliked him at first, but I came to like him because of exactly what you show: he makes mistakes, but he does learn from them.

stella_pegasi September 19 2010, 18:56:54 UTC

Thank you so much. I was so happy to see 'Skinner' on Atlantis, and I really wanted to like him from the beginning. I didn't however, because he was such a snot with Sheppard. However, I think he mellowed as time passed; I think he and Sheppard would put the past behind them.

So glad you enjoyed and very appreciative you let me know.