Disclaimer: Dani and Dean and any other character you have not heard of is mine. Everything else is not
A/N: This is the sequel to Surprise. Please leave me some feedback!
Spoilers: Sunday
"Carson Beckett was more then just a brilliant doctor. He was a kind man, and honest man. I never felt bad or nervous about asking Carson anything. Although his life was taken far too soon for all of our likings, the way I am going to remember Carson, is through what he has taught me. I have learned so much from Carson Beckett, and I don't think I would be here if it weren't for him. He saved my life just as many times as I saved his. Carson was my confident. He knew my secrets and I knew his. Carson was loved where he worked, and I hope that he knew it. I don't know why people wait till someone is dead or dying to tell them this but it is what we do. We hope that they know we pray that they do because then there is nothing we can say to them to let them know how much they mean to us. And Carson meant a lot to many of us. Not just the doctors or the scientists, but the military and the explorers. He made them feel as if they would be alright. Carson affected my life in a way that I know I can't possibly ever forget him. There is no way anyone could replace Carson Beckett. But as he is laid to rest, I hope he is in a better place, where his dreams are now a reality." Lt. Colonel Dani Sheppard said from her position at the head of Carson's coffin inside the church where his funeral was being held.
Dani is in her fourth month of her second pregnancy which turned out to be twins, and her one year old son was being cared for by his godfather, General Jack O'Neill, back in the states while she spoke at her friend's funeral service.
"There will not be a day that goes by that someone that worked with Carson won't think about him. I can say in all honesty, that I will always have him on my mind. Someone might want to blame themselves for the death of Carson, but it wouldn't be true." Dani paused for a second as she stole a glance at Rodney and then to her husband and then Ronon Dex.
"The day Carson died, he saved many people. But that is just one occasion. I know he has saved many lives since I started to work with him. It was him that knew I was expecting yet again, before my husband or I knew. I know that maybe someday I hope to see Carson again, because everyday that he isn't here I miss him. I will miss all the talks that we had in the mornings and all the breakfasts that we shared together. I hope that you are going to watch over all of us Carson." Dani said as she finished her speech in the church.
Dani walked down and sat in between Ronon and John. After the service was over, Rodney and Dani went back to Carson's mother's home while John and Ronon went off somewhere, they didn't really tell the other two where exactly.
(Beckett's mother's house)
"How did you meet my son?" Mrs. Beckett asked the two as they sat around having tea.
"Carson and Rodney were the best of friends. I worked with Carson. He was not only my boss but my friend. He was someone I could go to for advice and for someone that would listen to me when my husband wouldn't." Dani said.
"What did my son do?" Mrs. Beckett asked looking at Dani.
"I am sorry, but it is classified." Rodney said.
"From one mother to another. What was my son doing?" Mrs. Beckett asked looking into Dani's eyes that were puffy and red.
"Carson was saving lives and doing a great job at it. He was a brilliant man. I wish I could tell you where your son was and the details of what he was doing, but it is classified and I could be court marshaled if I reveal the information." Dani told the woman looking her in the eyes.
"Did he like what he did?" Mrs. Beckett asked them.
"He loved it. He lived for it. He was truly a brilliant man and he will be missed terribly." Rodney said as he finally spoke up.
"Thank you." Mrs. Beckett said looking at Rodney.
"I know this probably doesn't mean much to you, but Carson was the closest thing I had to a best friend. I will truly miss him." Rodney told the older woman.
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(Earth)
"Dani what are you doing in here?" Daniel Jackson asked as he walked into his office, surprised to see his friend going over his notes from one of the missions.
"Nothing, I just wanted to get away for a little while. No one ever comes in here so I thought I would help make your notes legible." Dani said with a grin.
"Who are you hiding from?" Daniel asked taking a seat next to Dani.
"Your girlfriend." Dani said.
"My what?" Daniel asked confused.
"Vala." Dani said.
"She's not my girlfriend." Daniel told her.
"Then why is she always looking for you or with you? I don't see her like that with Mitchell or even Sam. So what's that story?" Dani asked.
"Where is your husband? And Dean? Where is he?" Daniel asked as he went over the notes that she had fixed for him.
"John is somewhere with Rodney, Ronon is sparring with Teal'c. Dean is with Jack still. They are at his house. And stop changing the subject." Dani said smacking his arm.
"Vala is not my girlfriend by any stretch of the imagination. She is a friend, a team member. And you should know that I don't date team members." Daniel said with a hint of sadness in his voice.
"Did I already tell you that I picked out names for the twins?" Dani asked him.
"No, what are you naming the little ones this time?" Daniel questioned her.
"I am naming the boy Carson Daniel, if it is a boy and if it is a girl then it will be Janet Samantha." Dani told him.
"You know twins means that there will be two of them?" Daniel asked her with a grin on his face.
"I know, but I want a girl and John wants another boy. So I picked out the names that I want and he is doing the same." Dani told him.
"And how are you going to decide what to name the munchkins when they arrive?" Daniel asked.
"By who goes through the most pain in the pregnancy?" Dani said with a small laugh.
"You planned this didn't you?" Daniel asked her.
"Of course I did. He wants to give them names like John junior." Dani said rolling her eyes at the thought of naming her son John junior.
"So you are just going to what? Out rule him?" Daniel asked as Mitchell came into the office.
"I am the one that has to carry them, and get my body back while taking care of three kids and working on Atlantis, so yes, I out rule him. If you don't agree I can switch Daniel with something else." Dani said.
"Okay, you two. How about you pack your things up and let's go and eat." Cameron suggested as General O'Neill came into the office with Dean.
"Dani, someone wanted to see you." Jack told her as he handed Dean to his mother who he clung to.
"Hey, buddy. Did you have fun today?" Dani asked as Dean yawned and laid his head on his mother's shoulder.
"I am hungry. Let's go eat." Jack said.
"Sounds like a good idea." Dani said as she walked out of Daniel's office with the three men and headed to the mess.
"So, Dani, what is going on with you and Sheppard?" Jack asked her.
"What are you talking about?" Dani asked confused by what Jack was asking her.
A/N: Okay so this is the first chapter of the sequel to Surprise. Let me know what you think and if you have any ideas