This is the sequel to my story Forced Leave. You don't have to have read this but it would be helpful.

Forced Leave Summary (If you need a reminder of haven't read Forced Leave)

John is injured when captured off world. After his rescue he is forced to return to earth to recuperate. His brother Dave is informed of the situation and insists that John and his team stay with him. John and co spend some time with Jeannie and her family before going to Dave's. Over the course of their stay the team learns more about John's childhood. As John recuperates he mends some fences with his brother and starts a relationship with Teyla.

Chapter 1

The group looked out over the balcony of Atlantis and looked around their new, temporary home, Earth.

"Well at least we'll be home for Sam and General O'Neill's wedding." Rodney said.

"Yes and for Dave and Amanda's." Teyla added.

"And Ronon will be fine in a few days; at least he can walk around." John added

"And you are uninjured." Teyla said to John.

"Yeah, pretty much." John agreed.

"What do you mean 'pretty much'" Keller asked. "Have you been hurt Colonel?"

"No I'm fine." John assured "Just a few scrapes and bruises and maybe a bruised rib but I'm fine."

"Well, I still want to check on you." Keller said. "Just to be on the safe side."

"Sure." John agreed. "I'll come down later. Hey Teyla lets go get Torren and get some dinner."

"Yes I would like that very much." Teyla replied and they both headed for their quarters. Lieutenant Hill was minding Torren in John and Teyla's quarters. As soon as they arrived the Lieutenant left them and then they headed for the mess hall.

Teyla went to their usual table and settled Torren in his high chair while John got them all some food. When John returned he divided out the food and they all started eating.

They were halfway through dinner when the rest of the group joined them.

"I thought you were supposed to be in the infirmary." John said to Ronon.

"Doc said I could get some food first." Ronon replied as he set his very full tray down.

"That's not fair; you never let me leave for dinner." John huffed.

"Yes well I know Ronon will come back." Jennifer explained. "So are you guys looking forward to the wedding?"

"Which one." Rodney asked.

"Both of them." Keller replied. "Teyla have you gotten a dress."

"Yes we are very much looking forward to them." Teyla replied. "I have yet to get a dress. I was planning to get one when we came back."

"You'll be able to go shopping now that we are here." Jennifer said. "We should all go next week. I need to get a dress for Colonel Carter and General O'Neill's wedding."

"You'll need one for Dave and Amanda's too." John added "As will you Banks."

"You should all go shopping and Torren will come with me to visit Dave to arrange our tuxes."

"Why would I need to get a dress sir?" Banks asked John.

"Well Ronon is invited to both weddings and he is going to need a date for both of them."

"Well he hasn't asked me yet." Banks replied with a grin.

"You wanna go?" Ronon asked as he swallowed a mouthful of food."

"Sure." Banks replied happily. "So Sir, what kind of dresses are we looking for. Are these casual weddings or black tie?"

"Dave's is black tie and Sam's is formal but casual." John replied. "Actually guys you can come with me to get tuxes, especially you chief, we'll need to get one for you."

"Sure." Ronon replied "I don't have one."

"Yes well, I have a tux and a suit for Sam's" Rodney replied "I don't need a new one."

"Aye I have both as well." Carson added "So I'll pass."

"Just the three of us then." John replied "I might ask Cam if he needs to get a tux. He hates shopping so has probably put it off."

"Cool." Ronon replied as he continued eating.

The group sat chatting for a while until Torren started to fuss.

"We should go." Teyla said "Torren is getting tired."

"Oh of course dear." Carson replied. "Colonel you need to go to the infirmary."

"I'll be down once Torren is asleep." John replied as he picked Torren up.

"You'd better Colonel." Carson scolded as the three headed off.

"I will make sure he does." Teyla replied as they made their way out of the mess hall.

They got into the transporter and arrived quickly on their level. They then headed for their room which was one of the family quarters. There were 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a sitting room and a kitchen. They had moved in shortly after they returned from Earth over a month and a half ago. It took them a few days to get all their things moved but everyone helped out and they eventually got settled.

"I can give him his bath and get him ready for bed." Teyla said to John as he put Torren down on the floor.

"No it's fine, I'll help." John replied. "It's just some bruises Teyla. I'm fine really."

"If you are sure." Teyla replied. "You can fill the bath while I get him ready."

"Sure." John replied and headed for the bathroom and started the water. Teyla arrived a few minutes later with Torren who was wrapped in a towel.

"It's ready." John advised as Teyla removed the towel and then lowered Torren into the water. Torren happily started splashing around in the water as Teyla watched him.

It was an hour later when Torren was finally in bed and Teyla made John go to the infirmary.

"Ah Colonel, there you are." Keller said as John entered the infirmary. "Hop up and I'll have a look at you."

John got up on the bed and took off his shirt. Keller pulled on some gloves and started checking John's ribs.

"Alright." She said after a few minutes. "You have some bruised ribs but it's nothing to worry about."

"Thanks Doc." John replied as he pulled his top back on.

"So how exactly did you do that?" Keller asked

"My F302 nearly crashed. I just got thrown around a bit." John replied.

"Well just take it easy for a few days and you'll be fine." Keller advised as she tidied up her things.

"Sure." John replied as he left the infirmary and then went back to his quarters.

"Hey." John greeted as he entered the sitting room.

"Has Dr. Keller said you are alright?" Teyla asked as she gave him a kiss on the forehead.

"Yeah, just bruised." John replied as he pulled Teyla into a hug.

"That is good." Teyla replied. "Do you think we will get back to the Pegasus galaxy again?"

"Of course we will." John replied. "The Apollo is gone to get a ZPM. Todd gave us the location of one. They should be back here shortly after Dave's wedding. We'll have some time before they have the city ready to fly back."

"We will be able to enjoy our time here." Teyla said.

"Yeah, I do have to go on a mission with Cam and his team in a few days. Their Stargate isn't working because of ours being here, something about 2 gates can't work on the same planet. They will have to use our gate for a while."

"You have to be careful John." Teyla sighed. "I do not like you going on missions without us."

"I will Teyla, I promise." He assured as he gave her a kiss. "I don't like going on missions without you either. Sam and Vala are off for the wedding so Cam needs someone else to go with them."

"And you volunteered." Teyla smiled.

"He mentioned it to me and I said I was available." John replied with a smile of his own.

They set up a movie in the living room and spent the rest of the night watching it before they went to bed.

The next few days were very busy for everyone. They had to involve some of the Navy and coast guard to help keep boats away from Atlantis. There were numerous reports of people seeing a huge fireball in the sky and because of the security now in place, people had made up many stories.

The official story was that a meteorite had crashed into the water just outside San Francisco and it was currently being examined by scientists. Many people had tried to get a look at the site but all attempts had been stopped. The next step was to move Atlantis away from the site. They had decided to move it a bit further north and a bit further out to sea. The arrangement for this kept everyone from both Atlantis and the SGC very busy.

A/N Thank you so much for reading. Please review and make me happy.