Authors Note: OK still don't own Stargate, and here's chapter 4, another short chapter with a bunch of talking that unfortunately needs to be done but I know exactly where this is going so please keep reading.

Chapter 4

Robert awoke a few hours later, looking down at Teyla's sleeping form, still wrapped safely in his arms. He wanted to stay there, watching over her, but knew that Dr Keller would come and check on him soon, only to find an empty bed, and let's face it she has all the giant needles at her disposal. He shuddered at the thought, slowly he got free of Teyla, pulling the sheet over her, washed and left a note on a tablet for her, placing it on his pillow, where she would find it. Then with better success than he had the previous night, snuck out of the quarters and retraced his steps to the Infirmary. He arrived there in record time and peeked his head round the door. Luckily no one was there and snuck back to his temporary bed, thinking he was safe and sound until….. "Ah Robert, welcome back". Rob flinched before slowly turning around. "Ah Jennifer, this isn't what it looks like" he said "oh really? And what do you think, it looks like major?" she replied.

"Well I'm sure it looks like I'm sneaking in, but actually I had woken up with cramp in my foot, and was walking it off, which I did by the way, and have now returned." He said hoping she would buy it. "Oh and where did you go to "walk it off" major?" she asked, clearly not buying it. "Just in the corridor doc" he replied. She thought for a moment, letting Rob think he had won. "But that still doesn't explain why you were sneaking in here, or why you checked to make sure the coast was clear" she said. "Practice" he said. "You know, being on the front line and all that need to keep my sneaking skills sharp" he said, flashing his best smile at her. He looked at her, she looked at him, each trying to read the others expression. Not a word was spoken, until Keller spoke up "So how are you feeling today?" she asked. "Good thanks, a bit sore, but I'll live" he replied, glad she brought his story. "Good, I'll check you over later and maybe I'll let you go." She replied. "Great, uh not that you're not great company doc, but this place gets really boring" Rob said. Keller turned and headed towards to Kaden "Robert?" she said. "Yeah" "where did you go earlier?" she asked. "I told you doc, just in the corridor" he replied. "No not then, when you snuck out of here at 3am" she said, turning to face him. Rob stood there, frozen he was busted "how did you….." he managed to squeeze out Keller pointed to a camera in the corner of the room. "Rodney installed them the other day, they have night vision too" she said smiling. "Damn it McKay" rob muttered under his breath. "I'm sorry doc, really, but I felt fine, and besides, I just went back to my quarters." He said "and Teyla was there, she would have called you at the first sign of trouble" he paused. "Please don't stab me with a giant needle" he added, smiling. Keller smiled back "I would never do such a thing major….. I can however persuade Ronan to spar with you" she said. "Right, no more sneaking out of the infirmary for me" he responded. "How's Kaden?" he asked quickly changing the subject. "He'll be fine I suspect he'll be awake soon, but he won't be going off world for at least 2 weeks." She said "What about me?" he asked. "Assuming you're not in any pain, I'd say a day, maybe less" she replied.

She finished checking Kaden's vitals, and walked back over to Robert. "Well your wounds are healing nicely, I think you can leave" She said. Rob looked over at his sleeping friend, and Riley, who was still asleep in the chair, none the wiser of her CO's disappearing act the night before. "Thanks Doc, I think I'll get some food, and head back" he said, turning to leave. Keller Spoke up "Major, your only getting away with this as your injuries, were minor, and because I know Teyla would bring you here if it was an emergency, but this is a one time thing" and Rob knew from the look on her face she meant it, and with that nodded, turned around and left.

Teyla awoke feeling refreshed, and happy, which quickly disappeared when she realised that Robert was not in bed with her. She rolled over and saw a tablet on the Pillow. She picked it up; reading the message on it, knowing it was another of the love letters Rob would write for her, as a sign of his love and devotion.

My dearest Teyla, I wish I could have stayed, watching you sleep, you looked so beautiful and to be there when you awoke. But I can safely admit to you that I fear the woman with the giant needles. Teyla smiled I mean I know she looks sweet and innocent, but I'm sure Carson gave her some of his "advice" on dealing with troublesome patients. And you know how much I hate needles. But know that no matter how long or short the time and distance we are from each other, know that you are always in my heart, forever and always.

Love Robert.

Teyla saved the letter in her database along with all the other letters he had written her, and headed into their bathroom to shower. Meanwhile Robert had just entered the mess hall, he chose his breakfast, and headed, for a table, spotting John sitting at his team's usual table. He headed over and sat down. "Hey John" he said sitting down. "Hey Rob, how you feeling" Sheppard asked "Fine thanks, Jennifer just released me" he replied "really? Even after you snuck out last night?" John replied, with the typical Sheppard grin. "Heard about that huh?" Rob said smiling. "Rodney said he ran into you". "Yeah, while I was on the way to my quarters…..Did you know he installed cameras with night vision in the infirmary?" Rob asked. "Yeah I remember him mentioning something about it" came John's reply, "So that's why you never busted me out!" Rob said, Sheppard shrugged, smiling that like madman "I hate you" Rob muttered, causing Sheppard to start laughing. "How's Alenko?" He asked. Rob stopped eating to answer him "Keller said he'll be fine, won't be able to off world for a couple of weeks though" he said. Sheppard nodded "And how about you?" "Either today or tomorrow" Rob replied. "So when's the briefing?" Rob asked "there won't be one, it's too dangerous" Sheppard said "What??" Rob practically shouted "Hey calm down, Kaden nearly died on that planet, and you were hurt too" Sheppard replied "OK my injuries were minor, it was just a load of blood, and secondly despite that, it doesn't change the fact that it's an Ancient outpost, that's worth the risk." Rob said. "Sorry man I agree with you, so does McKay but Cater says no" Rob was about to reply when his radio crackled to life "Jenkins to Gough" rob tapped his radio "Go ahead Riley" he said "Kaden's awake sir" came the reply "I'm on my way" he said, closing the connection, he looked at Sheppard, "Kaden's awake" he said. Both men stood, heading for the door.