The next few months had been pretty much the same for Evelyn. She was given several tours of Atlantis, by numerous different people. John had taken some time off from his duties to stay by her. Mabin had also been there, like an annoying shadow. Always questioning. When Rodney had explained about gene therapy Mabin had gone ballistic. He had started ranting about how the ancient gene had been given to those who deserved it. Poor Rodney was shaking when Mabin's full rage exploded. Evelyn had been disturbed at how they had manipulated the gene, but kept these thoughts to herself. Months had passed on. As they had she found that she had started to like John more and more. His mastery of the puddle jumpers had impressed her. He had taken her several times to the main land to explore. Her knowledge of the plants had helped when John had stepped into a nasty looking plant. The liquid on its leaves stung, and although Evelyn could use her gifts to heal him she preferred to show that she had knowledge as well. Now she was walking to meet John at the cafeteria. She came to the doors, which automatically opened. Moving across the room, John stood up and moved a seat out for her. She accepted gratefully and watched him as he sat down. She looked at the contents of the tray he pushed in the middle of them both. They regularly did this. Sharing a meal. Evelyn didn't particularly like the food, as she was used to better more extravagant foods. She picked at the food and stared at him staring at her. She started the conversation off. The weather, the new worlds they had encountered.

"Actually I have to talk to you about that." He took her hand and her heart fluttered. "Mr Woolsey wants me to return to off world duty ASAP." She smiled. She had wanted to ask this question but the time never had felt right.

"Can I join you?" He seemed shocked at first, then recovered and laughed.

"I don't think so." As he saw Evelyn's expression start to change he hastily continued. "You would have to have training and know how to operate weapons. And plus your much better at science and technology." Evelyn looked at him questioningly.

"But what about Dr Mc Kay? He's better at technology and yet he goes out every time with you. What's the difference?" She stared challengingly at him. He smiled.

"That's different because...."

"Because he's a man?" Evelyn raised an eyebrow and waited. John denied it continuously.

"No, no, no, no, of course not. He's had training."

"How do I get this training?" John was again caught off guard.

"Well it's kind of.... full now." He smiled, hoping she wouldn't see through his weak attempt at a lie. She smiled and picked up a grape.

"Oh well worth a try." She changed the topic, to John's relief. But in Evelyn's mind it wasn't the end.


Please review!!!! I know its been a while but I have half term now so I should be able to do more.