This story is a translation of my french fanfiction "Tic-tac fait la bombe", an oneshot from "McKeller's stories".

Disclaimers: The characters of Stargate Atlantis aren't my property.


Tick-tock

"Red or blue?" the doctor questions with gravity.

The crazy look of McKay goes from one to another; he is incapable to make a choice. It's a blackout in his mind.

Tick-tock.

He knows that Jennifer counts on him, she NEEDS him, but the little hamster in his head is ready for a heart attack.

Tick-tock-tick-tock.

He must found the solution at this crisis for his future; for a future with her.

Tick-tock-tick-tock-tick-tock.

"Rodney" calls the young woman, impatient.

Tick-tock-tick-tock-tick-tock!

A drop of sweat draws – slowly – a line on his temple, on his cheek and – finally – into his neck.

TICK-TOCK.

Why he always must the one to prevent the intergalactic disasters, too? Hello the pressure!

TICK-TOCK-TICK-TOCK.

"Red or blue? Make your choice!"

TICK-TOCK-TICK-TOCK-TICK-TOCK.

"Rodney! Now!"

BOOM!

"…Blue, he said, uncertain. (Jennifer looks perplexed.) No, no. Red!"

The doctor acquiesces, satisfied and happy. She puts aside the blue dress to slip on the red clothe.

Rodney sighs. Bomb deactivated.

THE END