Stargate Atlantis
The Recording
Disclaimer: I don't own anything or anyone
Pairing: Friendship Sheppard, McKay, Ronon, Teyla, Weir, Keller, (Carson)
Spoilers: None that I could think of
A big thank you goes to my wonderful beta Kodiak's Sweet Breath ; )
So this is the last chapter, I have had a great time writing it and I hope you have had good time reading it ;)
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It was almost nine in the morning when Colonel Sheppard arrived in the infirmary at Keller's request. Jennifer looked at him, gesturing for him to take place on a bed.
"I was expecting you an hour ago...Colonel." She had almost called him John. It felt weird to know him so well without him knowing about it.
"Well yeah something came up." He shrugged.
"Okay, I'll forget it; you are here now that's good for me." She said smiling lightly. "Are you feeling well?"
"Like I have been telling you on several occasions; there is nothing wrong with me."
"Your ribs?" Keller asked folding her arms.
Sheppard made a face. "Well what can I say accidents happen."
Jennifer glanced at the scanner obviously liking what she saw.
John smiled. "That look on your face must mean I can finally go off world."
"Don't try and charm me Colonel, it won't help." The Doctor returned.
He held up his hands in a surrender gesture. "Can't blame me for trying though."
She looked up from the scanner. "Actually I believe I can clear you for gate travel...in a couple of days." She smiled wickedly at him.
"Ah, you drive me nuts doc." Sheppard said rolling his eyes.
Another voice suddenly spoke up from the entrance. "You wanted to see me?" Rodney said.
Sheppard raised his head a little. "Well if it isn't the guy with the sling." He said teasingly.
McKay glared at him. "For your information..."
"Yeah you were shot and I know it hurt and I won't forget it." John returned.
Keller put a hand on his shoulder temporarily stopping the bickering. "You are free to go." She said.
John glanced up at her. "You know you could use that phrase a bit more often." He said cheerfully.
Keller moved over to Rodney. "Doctor McKay, please sit down." She said gently.
He watched her unhappily. "You think its okay? I mean no infections or anything? Who knows what was on that planet." Keller smiled, Carson's words echoing in her head
"Despite all the whining and complaining Rodney is a good guy."
Keller was abruptly taken back to the real world as the scientist shouted across the room. "Oh I need to show you something!"
Sheppard stopped at the door and nodded. "Sure, just call me when you are done."
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After Rodney happily left the infirmary Keller went to her office checking up the latest updates in the medical journals. She sat down in her chair and smiled to herself. It had been almost two weeks since she had first discovered Carson's CD and for the moment she had everything under control. There had been no immediate threats and Colonel Carter had settled in fine, Major Lorne was feeling better for every day and Jennifer felt she could be a part of the Atlantian expedition. After all she had been through in the short time she had been in Pegasus she felt strangely attached to the City and its inhabitants, it started to feel like home.
Keller turned around and glanced out through the window, the ocean lay still like a mirror and the sky was clear. She kept thinking about Carson and what he had had on Atlantis and sometimes she felt sad for not having the opportunity to meet him.
"Doctor Keller?" A nurse asked.
"Yes?"
"Doctor Carlson has arrived, why don't you go and grab some lunch?"
Keller smiled. "Thanks, I will be back shortly."
"There is no need, we have got it covered; the few patients that we have for the moment are behaving just fine." The nurse said.
"Even Major Lorne?" Keller asked suspiciously.
"He is resting all he can so he could get out of here." Keller raised her eyebrows.
The nurse chuckled. "I am just reciting what Colonel Sheppard said as he left his side a moment ago. Now go and have lunch Doctor."
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After loading her tray with various foods, Jennifer went to find a table. She saw John, Teyla, Rodney and Ronon sitting at a table, all of them relaxed and chatting with each other. She hesitated for a moment before walking up to join them.
"Hey Doc." Sheppard said.
"Is it okay if I join you?" She asked carefully.
"Of course it is." Teyla said, a friendly smile on her face.
"Yeah." Ronon said. "McKay needs a break." He glanced at John.
"Hey I can defend myself perfectly well." Rodney replied offended.
Sheppard leaned over the table. "So..."
Jennifer had to bit her lip not to start laughing. They were exactly like Carson had described them.
"What's so funny?" Teyla asked curiously.
"Oh great what have you told her?" McKay whined glaring at Sheppard.
Keller glanced at him amused. "One day a couple of weeks ago I went through Carson's drawer, the one still in the infirmary." She smiled looking at each of them. "I found a recording."
"Really, what was it, a recipe of Haggis?" Sheppard asked, a twinkle in his eye.
"Carson practising his magic?" Rodney tried.
"A letter to his mom?" Teyla asked softly.
"Actually nothing of the kind, well Rodney is partly right."
"Ha." He said happily.
"Carson made a recording about all of you." Keller acknowledged. "And I am sorry but it feels like I know you all so well. That's why I was…"
"He made a video about us?" John asked sceptically.
"I'll be damned." Ronon mumbled.
"Don't be sorry." Teyla said gently.
"Where is it? I have to see it. You know set the records straight." Rodney said, his lunch almost forgotten.
"Here is the deal; show us the video and tell us a little about yourself and we are even." Sheppard said smiling and turned to Ronon. "Right buddy?"
"Sure." Ronon said watching the doctor switching subject. "Sheppard is okay now?" He asked her.
"Yes, he is."
"Good." He turned to John.
"You are up for a rematch in the gym."
The Colonel nodded. "After the video."
He turned to Rodney. "You know, you could probably use the exercise."
"I will be extremely busy in my lab."
Teyla laid a hand on Keller's shoulder seeing her concern for them. "Do not worry about it I'll see to the children."
"Hey!" Sheppard protested.
Jennifer chuckled. "I don't think any of you need to set the records straight."
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The End
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