Set after the episode.
Hide and Seek
Rodney had few visitors. He decided it was because everyone was too busy doing vital things. Yes. That was it. Although, he was hurt when he didn't get a visit from Elizabeth. Every half hour he flagged down Dr Beckett and asked if Dr Weir had been to see him when he was asleep.
"No, lad," Carson always replied, growing more irritated.
Rodney was crestfallen. He supposed he would be out of the infirmary soon anyway. Just as he was about to stage a prison break, Elizabeth walked in the door, carrying his mug.
"That better be coffee," Rodney said and took it as soon as she offered.
He put on a smile, as if he'd known she would come. Elizabeth noticed the look in his eyes though. She asked, "Did you think I wouldn't come?"
"You have an expedition to run," Rodney stated between gulps.
Elizabeth smiled at him. "An expedition that includes ordinary people who will do very brave things for other people. You did a very great thing, Rodney."
"Were you surprised?" he asked, a little more bluntly than he intended. "Some of them looked at me like it wasn't something I'd do."
She frowned, saying adamantly, "You have more strength than anyone realises. I don't doubt you would do it again." She glanced at her watch and said apologetically, "I have a few things to do. I hope to see you later."
"Lizbeth..."
She paused and waited patiently.
"Thank you for believing in me," Rodney said quietly.