Justified

by Helen W.

During The Prodigal...

Michael's clinging by his fingertips, and John wonders how to get him up.

No, there's no safe way. They have to wait until he pulls himself up, or falls.

If Teyla would just step on Michael's fingers, she'd be justified, and save them all the trouble of more fighting, then a trial.

John starts to call for backup, then pauses, because Teyla's standing too close to Michael - ankle-grabbing close.

Then -

One swift kick has dislodged a hand; a second later, she's kicked the other.

John can't read Teyla's expression. It's not relief, nor regret, nor accomplishment.

It doesn't matter. She was completely justified. Completely.

THE END

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