"Welcome back." Woolsey said as Sheppard's team, Jennifer and Woolsey beamed into the control room.

"Woolsey." Caldwell replied.

"It certainly sounds like you've had an interesting trip. Dr Keller are you recovered from your experiences?"

"I'm fine." Jennifer assured him.

"Excellent. In that case perhaps we should go to the briefing room." He suggested walking off.

"Don't look so enthusiastic." John told Ronon. "It's not like you have plans, or is it?" He asked looking at Jennifer who reddened. The comment earning him an elbow in the stomach from Teyla.

Watching from the sidelines and unaware of what was going on, Caldwell shook his head at John's team's lack of discipline before following Woolsey into the briefing room.

"I've read the report you sent." Woolsey started when everyone was seated. "How sure are you that the situation has been contained?"

"Depends on your definition of situation." Caldwell said straightening his sleeve. "In terms of the plot with Matthews and Huntley I think we are all fairly confident that it is contained. However, the Trust clearly has access to nanites that they believe can cause a level of mind control. They could try again at anytime."

"It's going to be even easier with the Ivangorod." John pointed out.

"Is there anyway we can reduce the risk? Perhaps by detecting the nanites?"

"I will add the nanite test to the standard test we run on all personnel." Jennifer said. "That will tell us if anyone is infected. But I can't stop them being infected."

"Dr McKay?" Woolsey asked.

"Firstly, I can alter the internal defensive system to detect nanites in the air. If they are detected the city will go into lockdown."

"Why do I foresee many false lockdowns?" John asked.

"Obviously by that stage whoever is behind it will have gained access to key systems and could have done other damage." McKay explained ignoring John.

"Is there anyway of detecting them if they are brought into the city?"

"Yes and no." Rodney said. "I have come up with a way to detect the ones in the air filters. It should be relatively simple to set up some scanners that will scan every piece of kit and every person that comes to the city. But it will only work if the nanites are active. If the Trust comes up with a way to have them completely deactivated when they enter the city there is nothing I can do."

"By nothing you mean nothing until your life is in danger?" John clarified.

"I mean nothing. The test involves picking up their RF signal, which is almost non existent anyway. It is like finding a needle in a haystack. If they are deactivated it would be like searching for an invisible needle in a haystack without touching the haystack."

"So you need a different test?" Ronon guessed, earning a scowl from Rodney.

"That was my take." John agreed.

"I'm sure you'll make that your top priority." Woolsey said looking at Rodney.

"Yes, fine. It is not like I have anything else to do. And I could give up sleep, I don't really need that."

"And food." Ronon added earning another scowl.

"Do we have any evidence that Milton was involved?" Woolsey asked, trying to bring the meeting back on track.

"No." Jennifer answered. "I had my team re-examine his blood work and scans. Neither showed any evidence of nanites."

"Matthews and Huntley both denied it." John added. "And he wasn't mentioned in any of the reports we found."

"Doesn't mean he's innocent." Rodney pointed out.

"True, but we can persecute him out of a personal grudge. Unless there is evidence the IOA won't act." Woolsey explained. "The SGC is well aware of our suspicions though and will be watching him." His last comment slightly appeasing Rodney. "Anything else to report?" He asked earning shakes of everyone's heads. "Good. Dr Keller, Colonel Caldwell, thank you for your time. I suggest you get yourself settled in. Colonel Sheppard I'd like your team to stay behind, you have been specifically requested for a mission tomorrow." Just as Jennifer was bout to leave Woolsey suddenly said. "Dr Keller, when we're done could you come back here? We need to discuss what's on the Ivangorod."

"You want me to stay behind now?" Jennifer asked.

"No. It is nothing serious, just something I thought would interest you on the manifest. Anyway the Ivangorod won't be within range for another hour or so and I'm sure you're looking forward to being back in your own clothes." He added noting Jennifer wearing slightly oversized BDUs.

Curious as to the news Jennifer headed down to her quarters.

-00-

"What're you doing out here?" Ronon asked walking out onto the balcony.

"Enjoying the view, fresh air and lack of walls." Jennifer smiled turning to face the Satedan. "And waiting for your meeting with Woolsey to finish so he can break whatever news it is. I take it he is free?"

"I'd give him some time. McKay ranted and ranted." Ronon shrugged.

"How much time?" Jennifer asked.

"Ten minutes, maybe twenty." Ronon suggested. "Want company while you wait?"

"I'd like that." Jennifer replied causing Ronon to walk up to her side.

"Ronon, I-" She started to say only to be cut off by Ronon kissing her.

"Dr Keller!" Hamilton exclaimed as he wondered on to a balcony, unintentionally interrupting Ronon and Jennifer's intimate moment.

"Dr Hamilton?" Jennifer asked confused, as she pulled away from Ronon. "What are you doing here?"

"I asked to come back, in an IOA capacity. I was hoping to learn from Atlantis. I took the Ivangorod across. Don't worry I'm not here to assess you or your team, I'm just trying to learn so I can take the best practices from here back to Earth. You'll barely notice I'm here." He smiled. "Anyway I should leave you to whatever you were doing." He added backing away. He was nearly back on the main corridor when he turned and said. "However, I feel I do have to mention one thing. You do realise that in your role as CMO having a relationship with any one posted here is wholly inappropriate." Hamilton said. "I mean-" He tried to continue only to find Ronon bearing down on him. "I should go." He added before backing off the balcony and disappearing down a corridor.

When Ronon turned back and saw Jennifer's expression he said. "I got rid of him. Without shooting him."

"Yes you did. At least I know what Woolsey wanted to discuss. But perhaps next time you could get rid of him without scaring him into firing me?"

"He deserved it." Ronon shrugged returning to Jennifer's side. "Besides I had other things planned than talking to the IOA."

"Really? Like what?" Jennifer asked. She was immediately answered by Ronon lacing his fingers through her hair and kissing her.

-The End-

A/N: Thank you to everyone for reading. I hope you enjoyed it.

Thanks again to daisyscrapper, whose last story gave me the idea for this one.