An Apology of Sorts
Dr. Rodney McKay strode through the halls of the SGC, a man on a mission. He was not back here for long. He was one of a group come back on the Daedalus to requisition necessary supplies for the Atlantis expedition, but supplies wasn't what he was looking for. Rodney McKay was searching the halls for one Miss Samantha Carter.
Ah! There she was up ahead talking with that airman. "…and shift the memory device to section D. I don't want it discharging again around valuable equip-" she cut off as she saw Rodney approaching her. "What do you want McKay? Have a sudden urge for citrus?" she enquired with a smirk.
Rodney winced slightly at the Lt. Colonel's jibe, but bravely strode onwards. "Look… I know we've never really been on the best of terms-"
Carter nodded in agreement "An understatement, but go on." She interrupted.
Rodney continued his train of thought "but I want to thank you."
Carter did a double take. "What was that?"
"I wanted to thank you." Said Rodney. "I was in a bad spot in Atlantis at one point. Head injury… paranoid delusions... the works. Anyways, it was some of your behaviorisms that must have rubbed off on me that got me through it. I just wanted to say thanks for that."
Rodney turned and started back the way he'd come, only to freeze as he heard Carter's voice. "Wait, McKay." She looked for something to say, but could only manage a quiet "I really helped you out?"
"Well, not in person," said McKay, "but yes, I found that my experiences working with you were invaluable to the positive outcome of my troubles."
"Wow, thanks Rodney." She nodded. "I glad I could help."
There were a few moments of awkward silence between the two McKay nervously scratching at his nose while Sam rocked on her heels. Finally, Rodney broke the silence.
"Err…look, I don't have to be anywhere for a while, you want to go get some lunch in the mess while we have some free time? You know, start anew and all that?"
Sam was stunned momentarily before she nodded slightly; a small smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.
"Sure McKay"
With that the Lt. Colonel fell into step beside the Atlantis scientist and they began to meander their war towards the mess hall.
"Sam?"
"Hmm?"
"You don't happen to own a blue bikini, do you?"
THWACK!
"Oww!"
End