Chapter 14
While continuing the heated kisses, John maneuvered around slightly so that his back was against the couch, which was set against the wall. He put his legs straight out in front of him and tugged Teyla towards him. At his subtle urging, she straddled his lap, placing one hand on his shoulder and the other in the hair at the back of his neck. He snaked both arms around her middle and then slowly ran his hands up – and then down her back, cupped her rear and scooted her even closer until she was seated flush against his hardening erection, her large belly pressed tightly against him. Teyla gasped into his mouth at the sensation of him under her and then ground down slightly against his lap.
At her movement, John groaned involuntarily and then, though it took all his effort to do so, he pulled back slightly to look straight into her eyes and ask in a husky voice "Are you sure about this, Teyla?" He felt that he had to give her once last chance to back out but God help him, he thought it might very well kill him if she did! He needn't have worried, for Teyla's response was immediate. "I have never been more certain of anything before in my life. I have wanted to be right here, where we are now, for a very long time – almost from the first moment we met. You have been in my thoughts and my dreams for so long that it is hard for me to believe this is even real. Make love to me, John." This last was a whispered plea.
John thought his heart would stop at her words. She had wanted him as much as he had wanted her -- all this time? He felt like kicking himself at the thought of the time they had wasted, when they could have been together. This baby, this baby that rested between them, could have been his. He was shocked to realize just how much he wished that were the case. He had to look away from her for a moment in order to compose himself, fearful that she would see the regret on his face.
Teyla misunderstood his pause. She thought that he was worried that having making love would hurt her or the baby. At least she hoped that was what it was, and not that he was put off by her advanced state of pregnancy. She spoke quickly, hoping to allay any of his fears. "I have spoken to Jennifer….Dr. Keller….about this…..about us. I hope you do not mind but I have been wanting to…..do this and I….was hoping you did too and…..I did not know if it was safe for us to….." Teyla looked away, blushing, when she realized she was rambling but then looked back at John quickly when he spoke. "I know. I mean, I talked to the Doc about this too -- just this morning in fact." He decided to leave Ronon's name out of it, for fear that it would embarrass Teyla if she knew of Ronon's conversations with Jennifer and himself.
"The Doc, she told me….how to keep things safe and comfortable for you if we…..I mean, I thought that you and I were getting to this point….beyond this point, actually, but I was worried that you might not be able to….or even really want to…anyway, the Doc said I should come see you and talk to you and….see how things developed." Teyla was shocked and honored, but not embarrassed that he had spoken to Jennifer about her. She also suspected that Ronon might have played a part in helping that particular conversation to come about, but she wasn't sure and didn't want to ask at this very moment. There was one more thing though, that Teyla wondered if Jennifer had addressed with John. "Jennifer said that having sex might make me go into labor. Does that bother you, John?"
Instead of answering her question, John reached down beside her leg which was over his, picked up his earpiece and mic, and placed them back around his ear. Confused, Teyla simply stared at him, wondering what he was doing. Never taking his eyes from hers, John called for Colonel Carter to respond. Knowing that anyone and everyone could be, and probably was, listening in on this conversation, he tried to keep his voice neutral. "Uh, Colonel, Teyla and I are going to be on base, but out of communication for a while. There's a….situation that needs to be addressed….right away." His lips twitched into an almost-grin as he listened to Colonel Carter's concerned voice on the other end of the line. "No ma'am, we don't require assistance. Yes ma'am, Teyla's fine and so is the baby. No, no need to worry, but, if you would, let Dr. Keller know that if the….uh….situation changes, we'll be in touch with her right away. Yes ma'am, Dr. Keller knows what this is about. Thanks, Colonel. Sheppard out."
In her private office in the infirmary, Jennifer and Ronon looked at each other across her small desk, having just overheard the conversation between Colonels Carter and Sheppard. Ronon offered Jennifer a cocky grin. "Sounds like they've finally decided to 'just get on with it' like you suggested. Might want to stand by in case you're needed to deliver a baby tonight, Doc." Jennifer readily returned the smile. "Well, I hope the little guy gives them at least a little time to uh…." she trailed off, blushing and changed the subject. "Hey, you up for a walk, Cupid? I'm through with patients for while and could sure use a break away from here." Ronon rose and together they walked out of her office. At his rumbled question, "What's a Cupid?", Jennifer just chuckled and put her arm through his as they left the infirmary.
A/N: This last bit is a slight homage to SG1 – an episode where Teal'c asks: What is an Oprah? I don't know the name of the episode but this line remains stuck in my head!