"Colonel report." Woolsey demanded as he and Caldwell entered the infirmary.
"All of Myers' team are restrained, they all need medical treatment and Myers is in surgery. On top of that six marines suffered gun shot wounds as did two of the infirmary staff. But no fatalities, so far. The damage caused by the explosions is still being assessed." Sheppard efficiently replied.
"Very well. Did any of Myers team reach their targets?"
"Myers made it to Taylor's room, but was stopped before making it to Taylor. Price got to the doc, but Ronon intervened so she did not suffer any serious injuries."
"Any idea yet on their motivation?" Caldwell asked.
"From what Price and Myers have said it seems to be out of jealousy, but as to why they started showing such extreme behaviour I'm not sure. McKay should have some data to go through soon from the planets they recently visited."
"Is there a chance it has spread to anyone else?" Caldwell pressed.
"There is a chance. Again we are lacking intel. Until we know exactly what this is we can't be sure. But there have been no more attacks since the latest incident which is a positive sign. McKay has got an idea you can help with Sir."
"I'm all ears." Caldwell answered, his interest growing.
"So it's over?" Jennifer asked.
"Yep. They are all under guard. McKay thinks they were exposed to something on their last mission which caused them to ..." Lorne started.
"Go psycho." Cadman finished.
"How are the others?" Jennifer probed.
"Everyone should pull through. But Wilkins will have a long recovery back on Earth."
"What about Myers?"
"He'll make it. Who'd have thought my expert tuition would have turned you into such a good shot?" Lorne smiled.
"Don't get cocky, you don't know where I was aiming."
"I'm going to assume you were going for his shoulder and thigh." Lorne smiled.
"But he'll be ok?" Jennifer asked.
"Don't." Laura said sternly, reading Jennifer's thoughts. "You have nothing to feel guilty about, he would have killed Ronon."
"He's still one of us." Jennifer said despondently.
"Was one of us. Currently he's currently a homicidal nut-case." The lieutenant corrected.
"I'm glad those diplomacy courses paid off." Lorne said, causing Cadman to slap his arm.
"Oh my god you punched him." Jennifer exclaimed working out where Lorne's bruised jaw really came from. Her remark immediately caused Laura to look guilty.
"Why?" Jennifer asked, this time her question resulted in the couple falling silent and looking sheepish.
"You punched him because of the pretend date, because of me."
"No. Well yes but no. I was an idiot and it's all McKay's fault." Laura said.
"McKay?" Lorne asked as simultaneously Jennifer said.
"Rodney?"
"I know sharing a body with him and being in his head," Lorne started.
"And seeing him naked." Jennifer chipped in causing all three of them to shiver.
"I know all of that is traumatic, but I don't think you can really blame him for your explosive streak." Lorne finished.
"Like hell I can't." Laura replied.
"Well nice to see you are a well adjusted, balanced marine." Lorne quipped.
"Two words, McKay naked." Laura said defiantly.
"Please stop saying that." Lorne asked as Jennifer stifled a yawn.
"You ok?" Laura asked her friend.
"Just tired." Jennifer replied.
"I think that's a hint." Lone commented. "Is there anything we can get you?"
"No I'm good."
"You sure?" Lorne asked, his eyes still displaying guilt.
"Evan, I'm fine. Now will you two go. I'm sure there are plenty of things you'd like to be doing that don't involve a third wheel."
"Ok, we'll see you later." Lorne said dragging Laura from the room.
"Where are you going?" Marie asked an hour later when she saw Jennifer was standing and wearing scrubs.
"Back to my quarters." Jennifer replied, inching her way out of the cubicle.
"I don't think so." Marie said scanning the area for Dr Cole.
"Well I'm pulling the CMO card. I promise I'll rest in my quarters. If I stay I will start on the stack of paperwork that is waiting for me." Jennifer argued.
"If you were that sure you shouldn't be here you would not have waited for Dr Cole to go on a break before trying to escape." Marie countered
"I appreciate your concern, but I have been kept in longer than anyone else would have been with these injuries. So I can either go to my quarters and rest or I can start on the paperwork."
"But-" Marie started.
"Marie I'm leaving. I need to get out of here."
"I think you are making a mistake." Marie said. "But if you insist on going make sure you take these." She added holding out two bottles of pills.
"Thanks." Jennifer said shuffling past the nurse.
"Will you at least let me call the Major to help you?"
"I'm fine." Jennifer threw back, although the exercise was already taking its toll.
By the time Jennifer made it to her quarters she was tired and in pain. Resting her head briefly on the door she entered the code and entered. Nothing prepared her for what was waiting on the other side.