Kinda Like Deja Vu
John crept quietly into the room as the doors swished closed behind him. He laid his flak vest on the floor and continued towards the sofa. Once there, he leaned over until he was less than an inch from her face.
"Honey, I'm-."
Teyla reacted before he could finish. She used his awkward stance to knock him off balance and shoved him to the floor. On they way down, they bumped their heads against the edge of the table.
"Ow!"
John glanced at the woman straddling his hips.
"You know, when I pictured you welcoming me home, it didn't quite turn out this way."
He shifted into a more comfortable position.
"But I do have to admit, this version does have some potential."
Teyla frowned.
"Now, what does a man have to do to get a kiss around here?"
She raised a brow.
"A kiss? What have you done worthy of such an honor?"
John sat up.
"I've spent the last three days on a hot planet with a group of scientists who wouldn't know a football from a whole in the ground. Three hours after arriving on that horrible little planet, Aiden got bored, Rodney got cranky, and Ronon……..well, let's just say none of the injuries required a physician's care."
Teyla tilted her head.
"And you accomplished this all by yourself?"
John nodded.
"Then you do deserve a treat."
She leaned forward capturing his lips in a slow, deep kiss. John grinned as she pulled away.
"Now, that's more like what I had in mind."
Teyla gave a slow smile.
"Really? I was thinking of a hot shower, dinner, and dessert, but not necessarily in that order."
John shrugged.
"Hey, you know me. I'm flexible."
"John, wake up"
Sheppard could feel someone shaking him.
"John, get up. It's time."
Time? Time for What?
"Hhmm?"
"The babies are coming. I'm in labor."
Sheppard sat up.
"What?"
Teyla looked at him.
"I'll call next door for Lisa."
"Who?"
She sighed.
"Lisa, Aiden's wife."
"Oh, okay."
"Would you get my over night bag from the closet?"
Sheppard moved in a daze. He pulled his clothes back on and grabbed the bag from the closet. He was helping Teyla down the stairs, when a knock sounded at the door. He opened it to say hi to Ford and a woman that he could only assume was Lisa, before continuing out the door.
John opened his eyes and sighed. He hadn't had that dream in a long time. A quick glance at the clock told him he had thirty minutes until debrief. He rose from the bed and jumped into the shower, not bothering to turn on the lights. Fifteen minutes later, he threw on a fresh uniform, ran his hand through his hair and headed for the dining facility for a quick snack. With a Nutri-grain bar, a banana, and a bottle of orange juice, John walked to the conference room. He couldn't get that dream out of his head. The last time he'd had it was just before his twin sons, John and Jared, were born. He'd dreamed it repeatedly for the duration of Teyla's pregnancy. John had always assumed he'd been the cause for the dream's repetition. He'd been told that his dream wasn't a dream, but rather a glimpse of his future and though he'd denied it, deep down he'd known it to be true; hence the dreams. But now he wasn't so sure. If he already knew that the vision was of his future, why would it return? Unless Teyla was pregnant? John smiled and then frowned. He needed to talk to her, to ask her if it were true, but they wouldn't see each other again until later this evening. Teyla and Carson should have left for the mainland already. He'd have to wait until then.
"Teyla that's wonderful news. When did you find out?"
"About two weeks ago. I left the boys on a blanket in the sitting area and went into the bedroom for a diaper. When I returned, Jared had crawled to the sofa, pulled himself up to get his toy, and was walking back to his brother. I was so surprised. John came home moments later, he saw it as well. Now, they are both walking."
Carson shook his head.
"You have got yourself two amazing little boys. You should be very proud."
He added a few notes to the children's medical records.
"Their lab work will be done by the time we return and we can go over the results then. Otherwise, they are in perfect health. Did you have any questions for me?"
"No."
"And you're sure that you don't want anything for that eye?"
Teyla gently touched the bruised tissue.
"I am sure."
"Alright then, I'm sorry about the delay earlier, but it appears as if we're finally ready to head for the Jumper bay. Just let me grab my jacket."
John sat at the table wondering what the hell everyone was staring at. He leaned forward, glaring around the room.
"What?"
Ronon grinned.
"Teyla finally give you the beating you deserve?"
John frowned.
"What?"
"The eye?"
"What eye?"
Elizabeth cut in.
"Your eye John."
He frowned.
"There's nothing wrong with my eye."
He noticed the odd looks shared by Elizabeth and Rodney and Ronon and Aiden.
"Is there?"
Elizabeth's brow knotted.
"You didn't know you had a black eye?"
"What!"
Rodney smirked.
"Guess not."
John rose from the table trying to find a glass that showed his reflection. Rodney continued.
"Don't worry. I'm sure the hair, cheesy grin and Aqua Velva will be enough to leave the new personnel swooning all over Atlantis, shiner or no shiner."
"Shut up McKay!"
Elizabeth rolled her eyes.
"Gentlemen, please."
She waited until John sat down.
"Speaking of the new arrivals, thirty personnel have been added to the roster. They arrived that day before yesterday and seem to be settling in quite nicely. Rodney, I want you to ensure that the scientists understand that they will fully participate in the defense and weaponry scenarios and exercises. We've been sending more and more scientists off world. I want them to know a little bit more than the basic self defense class that they had on Earth. Now, did anyone have anything else to add to the mission debrief?"
She glanced around the table.
"No? Then, I expect your mission reports by Friday, you're free to go."
John stood by the window in the gym. He watched as the new arrivals demonstrated their abilities in self defense. Aiden made quick work of a scientist, who obviously had little to no training, while Ronon blocked the attacks of his female opponent. John frowned. He knew her or rather he knew her face, but he couldn't remember where he'd seen her before. She was a petite black woman, with a slim yet muscular frame and short naturally curly hair. She had skill, was very agile, but she was no match for Ronon. Pausing the exercise, Ronon spoke quietly with her, but whatever he was saying was pissing her off. Aiden noticed the commotion and walked over to assist. When she turned to face him, John froze. Lisa, Aiden's wife. It was the woman from his dream. Her hair was shorter and her clothes were different, but it was her. John sat in the windowsill and tried to collect his thoughts. He'd been wrong. Teyla wasn't pregnant. The dream had been a forewarning of Lisa's arrival. John sighed. It was a good thing he hadn't said anything to Teyla. That would have been disappointing and damn awkward.
John, Aiden and Ronon sat at a small table, discussing the incident over lunch. Rodney joined them in the middle of their conversation. Ronon smirked.
"She needs a man."
Aiden frowned.
"She needs a muzzle."
Rodney grinned.
"She needs…. Wait, who are we talking about?"
John rolled his eyes and tilted back on the hind legs of his chair.
"I don't know Aiden, maybe you just caught her on a bad day? She's pretty."
Aiden nodded.
"Yeah, pretty annoying, I wouldn't touch that chick with a ten foot poll."
John chair slammed to the floor.
"You willing to put money on that?"
"Done, fifty bucks. No, one hundred. Better yet-."
John held up a hand.
"Slow down killer. We'll leave it at fifty. I don't want to take all of your money." Ronon glanced from John to Aiden.
"I'm in. I agree, when she shuts up, she is pretty."
Rodney frowned.
"Who are you guys talking about?"
Aiden sighed.
"1st Lt. Lisa Gibbons, she's a new arrival."
"Oh."
Rodney glanced at John.
"Are you going to tell us how you got that black eye?"
John shrugged.
"It was an accident. Teyla jumped on me when I got home and we fell."
Aiden smirked.
"Mmmm hhmmm."
John glanced down at Teyla. She lay back against the pillow, her eyes closed, her face relaxed, but she wasn't sleeping. He could feel her stiffen when a lingering shiver of pleasure rolled down her spine. Lifting a hand, he gently traced that purple bruise at the corner of her left eye.
"What if I told you I met Aiden's wife today?"
Teyla opened her eyes.
"What?"
"I had that dream again this morning. The one were you're pregnant with twins. For a while, I thought you were pregnant, but then I saw Aiden's wife."
"What is her name?"
"Lisa."
Teyla sat up.
"That is Aiden's wife?"
John brushed her hair from her forehead.
"She will be."
Teyla smiled.
"What?"
"She will drive him mad."
He grinned.
"True."
She lay back down pulling him with her.
"And you thought I was pregnant again."
"Yes."
Teyla gazed into his eyes.
"Where you excited at the thought of having another child, even if it was so soon?"
John sighed.
"I don't care how soon or late it is. I want every child that we create together."
Teyla slowly smiled.
"That is good to know."
She pulled him close, kissing him softly.
"Because I'm pregnant."
