Yes, I was interpreting the end of "The Shrine" that way myself - or at least thought it could be interpreted that way, I was wondering what the writer/director actually intended. It did seem to me like Jennifer was considering Rodney's declaration with a good deal of thought, more than just enjoying it. (Quite frankly? If a guy who I was friends with, who I'd gone on maybe one and a half dates with, started losing his mind and then said he loved me - that would freak me out, more than make me swoon. One reason (among many) that I'm glad Rodney went to John's quarters, and was crying out for John, is that I think for him to call out to Jennifer would've been one hell of an imposition on a nascent relationship...)
I wish Keller did come across as more confident - I know that some people enjoy her more hesitant aspects, but the only times I've really liked her character is when she is sure of herself. It just hasn't happened as much as I'd like (it's why I prefer Gero's Keller.) That being said, I didn't mean for the bit about IQs to be a slight on her - I do think Rodney is smarter than her, but Rodney is smarter than almost anyone, and I think that would be a problem with any relationship he'd have with another genius intellect (except Sam!) - because most geniuses are used to being special, and Rodney's very competitive, and not very sympathetic about it. Jennifer's not in the same field, but I still think it might be difficult for her...I know I'd have problems with it myself!
(and ee, thanks for telling me about the rec (was it private?) - that always excites me! and thanks, too for giving the story a chance - I'm getting such thoughtful reaction to this, it's wonderful!)
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
winterfish
no subject
Date: 2008-09-06 02:58 pm (UTC)I wish Keller did come across as more confident - I know that some people enjoy her more hesitant aspects, but the only times I've really liked her character is when she is sure of herself. It just hasn't happened as much as I'd like (it's why I prefer Gero's Keller.) That being said, I didn't mean for the bit about IQs to be a slight on her - I do think Rodney is smarter than her, but Rodney is smarter than almost anyone, and I think that would be a problem with any relationship he'd have with another genius intellect (except Sam!) - because most geniuses are used to being special, and Rodney's very competitive, and not very sympathetic about it. Jennifer's not in the same field, but I still think it might be difficult for her...I know I'd have problems with it myself!
(and ee, thanks for telling me about the rec (was it private?) - that always excites me! and thanks, too for giving the story a chance - I'm getting such thoughtful reaction to this, it's wonderful!)