Liberace in Space
"They're fairly primitive--" Sheppard began.
"What he means is they're not cave people. Aside from that, they are as primitive as it gets," McKay interrupted.
"They were helpful at least. And nice," Sheppard argued.
"And by nice he means the lady giving us a tour was hot," McKay translated.
"She was… good looking I guess."
Rodney rolled his eyes.
"Oh please," he said, then muttered. "Kirk."
Sam raised an eyebrow and turned to look at Sheppard, then mouthed "Kirk?"
Sheppard ignored her. "Needless to say, they won't be needing their ZPM. It's in a museum of art. They thought it was pretty."
"Of course. So we shouldn't have any trouble getting it?" Sam asked.
"Shouldn't and won't are very different," Sheppard reminded her. "And based on our previous experience…"
"Right," Sam nodded. "You'll go back at 0730 tomorrow. Dismissed."
The team stood up and headed for the door.
"Sheppard, wait," Sam said.
"What's up?" he asked, turning back to her.
"Kirk huh?"
"I don't know what you're talking about," he replied, pretending to be oblivious as they made their way out of the briefing room and towards one of the balconies.
"I'd just like to know how you have managed to convince this entire base that you are the biggest womanizer ever."
"Well, maybe I am," he grinned.
"John," she raised an eyebrow in a very Teal'c-like manner. "I've known you since you were nine. You're no Kirk."
"Well, did you ever think people change?"
"That's like saying Liberace didn't like sequins."
"Oh, so we're comparing me to Liberace now?"
"Yep," she grinned. "So, you never did answer my question."
John was quiet for a moment. He just leaned on the balcony and stared out at the ocean.
"After everything that happened before I came here… I just wanted to start with a clean slate-"
"By trying to have sex with every woman you meet?" Sam joked. She instantly stopped laughing when she saw the look on his face. "Sorry."
"It's okay. I just… it was easier this way I guess."
"I understand. How long has it been?"
"Six years ago Friday," Sheppard replied solemnly.
"Wow."
"Yeah."
They sat in silence for several minutes, just staring out at the ocean.
Then suddenly, Sam began to laugh.
"What?" John asked, turning to look at her.
"I just had the funniest thought…"
John raised an eyebrow as she laughed some more.
"Want to clue me in?" he asked.
"Liberace in Space," she giggled.
John rolled his eyes but laughed as well.
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