I wasn't going to read this. I really wasn't. Because you know, not my fandom, and not my squee. And I still don't know who anyone is! But I did anyway :) The concepts you come up with are just brilliant - the whole AU thing produces such sparks amongst the characters. I love the two Rodneys -it's almost too much snark for one story. Also that Carson checked him for abuse - that was a nice touch. I am also now curious as to what Colonel Caldwell is like - I think I've yet to see a pic of him :)