Load 16 Tons and Whadda Ya Get?

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First of all, thanks to everyone for the wonderful responses to all my posts; this journal is great all around for learning about the cream of the crop fic, and I am so grateful to have been pointed here!

Now, on to my request: I would love to read some stories where Rodney really starts to feel the pressure of so many people's expectations, of so many high-expectations.  Both in the show and in fic, Rodney always seems to be put on the spot to fix the problem, to come up with the answer, and all of it "snap, snap."  I think he's up to the challenge and often relishes it, but I figure it would have to wear on a guy at some point or sometimes....  Along with this idea would be fics were Rodney is overworked because everyone expects him to get the job done or where he has to wear too many  hats, etc.  A plus would be stories where, no matter what the pressure or cost, Rodney still gets the job done (yeah, I wuv him -- it's just so damn sappy).   :o)

I would perfer slash (McShep) or gen, and however bad things get, I really like happy endings, please! 

Thanks again!
Portia