A/N: I'm such a softy. After but two reviews, I was compelled to upload the second chapter. Thanks to Terra Young and the other reviewer who did not leave a name. I thank you dearly! And a question for anyone reading this- does Dr. Grant use the name "Charles" when he gets trapped in the future? I'm using it in this story, so if I'm wrong please tell me and I'll change it. Thanks again! Read on!

Disclaimer: I don't own Eureka, because if I did Stark would still be alive, Jo would be with Zane, and things would constantly go wrong with Global Dynamics- no wait, that one's already true!

The Stark Effect

Jack sped into the infirmary followed by a non-believing Henry. He stopped in his tracks when he reached Allison, unconscious.

"What did you do to her?" Jack shouted at Stark, furious. He ran over to Allison's side and shook her gently. Allison moved a little, but didn't wake up.

Stark held up his hands in surrender, grinning like a boy scout. "I guess the sight of me was too much to handle! I mean, I am-"

Jack looked up at Stark and rolled his eyes. "Oh, put a cork on it. Henry, do you believe me now?"

Henry stood by the infirmary doors gaping at Stark. "Uh- yeah! Sorry Jack! I guess I shouldn't have doubted you. But, how Stark? How are you back?"

"Well, I'm not certain, but it would have needed to be a force strong enough to pull me back. I don't really understand how it happened myself!"

A groan came from Allison and all three men stopped talking to look down at an awake and gravely confused Allison. "What- Nathan?"

Stark became Mr. Smooth as he gave Allison his winning smile. "Hey, beautiful. Did ya miss me?"

"Of course, but you can't be here!" Stark frowned and turned to leave. "No! That's not what I meant. It's just- impossible! How-"

Stark chuckled. "We've already been through this while you were having your beauty sleep. '."

Allison moaned and massaged her temples. Jack sat down next to her and put his arms around her shoulders. "Are you alright?" Stark couldn't believe his eyes.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just a minor headache."

"You've gotta be joking me! You and Carter? Carter, of all people? Have I been gone that long that you think it's alright to date my worst enemy? Why not Henry? Anything other than Carter!" Stark yelled, slumping down into the next hospital bed, rubbing his temples. He was beginning to get a headache too.

"Uh, because I'm married?" Henry said, shocked by the anger laced in Stark's voice.

Stark laughed despite of himself. "Wow, it really has been a long year."

Allison stood up and felt his forehead. "Are you feeling alright? You seem a little warm. Lay down." Stark obeyed and rested his head on the pillow. Allison checked his blood pressure. "Nathan! Your blood pressure is 220/100! I want you to calm down, alright?"

Stark smiled up at her and winked. "I'm alright as long as I've got you to look at."

Jack stepped up. "Hey, back off tiger."

Allison turned and layed a comforting hand on Jack's shoulder. "I'm fine."

"Yeah you are!" Stark quipped, grinning. "Me-ow!" Jack groaned but otherwise ignored the comment. The doors of the infirmary slid open, and Charles Grant walked in.

"Hey doc, you wanted to see me?"

Allison stopped, thinking. "Oh, yes! I wanted to check to make sure no foreign substances remained inside of you, but I got a little sidetracked with recent events. Dr. Charles Grant, meet Dr. Nathan Stark."

A/N: As promised, that was Chapter 2. I really hope you enjoyed it and will review. Fun Fact: Last chapter's word count was 666. I find that a little out of the normal, but I guess nothing is ever normal when concerning Eureka. Review please! The number of reviews really influence me to update quicker!