A/N Plot bunnies are evil! This one bit me hard while I was watching police videos, of all things. This takes place after 38 Minutes, so there are spoilers up until then. This is kind of my own alternate universe, so hang on for the ride!

P.S. Some one has been curious about the word space. Its the only thing I can make stay to split up sections. So thats why.

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"Major Sheppard stayed behind to guard our retreat. Next thing I knew, he was lying on the ground, screaming." Lt. Adien Ford recounted his version of events. After McKay freed the jumper from the gate Ford's first stop was the infirmary. Now that he knew the Major would be all right, he was giving his report to Dr. Weir.

"What happened next?" Dr. Elizabeth Weir was worried about John, but she needed these reports.

"We ran back, grabbed Sheppard and headed for the jumper. When we got to the gate, there were Wraith Darts waiting for us. One hit the ship, and you know what happened next."

"Yes, we were in radio contact from that point on." Elizabeth took a deep breath. Everyone on that ship had come within minutes of death, and she had to take it in stride. Sometimes, this job really sucked. "Alright Lieutenant, you can go."

Ford almost ran out of the room. He was anxious to see how Sheppard was doing. After all, he had killed the man.

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Teyla jumped with every shout that echoed from within the infirmary. Fear was often something she could keep in control, but now, it consumed her. She slowly slid down the wall, wrapping her arms around her knees as she reached the ground. A single tear made its way down her cheek, but she quickly brushed it away. An Athosian leader never cried. She became aware of someone standing next to her. Dr. Beckett had stepped out of the infirmary and was bending down to look her in the eye.

"You can come inside now, lass. He's resting, but I'm sure he'd enjoy some company." Carson stood back up and reached out a hand to help. Teyla gratefully took it and pulled herself to her feet. Entering the room, she was shocked at how pale John looked. He seemed to be sleeping, but as she sank into a chair next to his bed, he opened one eye.

"Hey there." His voice was dry and scratchy. "Ice." His eyes traveled to a small cup sitting on the table. Teyla picked it up and pulled out an ice chip. Pressing it to his lips, she couldn't help but think how soft they were. 'Stop it. He doesn't think of you that way.' Her eyes met his for a moment, but she quickly looked down.

"How are you feeling?" she questioned, knowing he must be in pain.

"I'm Ok. How are you feeling? You didn't get hurt, I see." That was how he was, always putting the welfare of another before himself.

"I am fine. Dr. McKay suffered slight burns to his hands, but Lt. Ford and myself escaped unharmed." She pulled another ice chip from the cup and held it out. John grabbed it between his teeth and smiled a half-grin. Teyla held back her own grin, preferring to take an ice chip herself.

"Those are mine." John poked her in the arm.

"I am quite certain you can share," Teyla told him while grabbing another one.

"Who says I want to?" John reached out for the cup, which was still in her hand.

"I think you have no choice." Teyla pulled the cup out of his reach.

"That's not fair. I can't get up." John put on his best pout.

"Ahem." The sound of a throat being cleared brought them both back to reality. Rodney McKay, Lt. Ford, Dr. Beckett, and Dr. Weir all stood in the doorway with varying degrees of amusement on their faces.

"Hi guys." John waved from the bed he was currently lying in. "How is everyone?"

"Well, we came to see how you were doing. Obviously, you're feeling wonderful." Rodney's typical snaky comment received glares from everyone present.

John was the first one to recover from staring. He reached over Teyla's shoulder and grabbed the cup. "Ouch," he winced from the sudden motion. "I win." He held the cup close and pulled out a chip. Carson moved over to his bedside.

"I see the pain meds are working. You're acting real feisty for someone who was dead two hours ago." He moved back to the small crowd that was still in the doorway. "You can all stay, but try not to excite him to much. That means you, lass." He gave Teyla a pointed glare, then moved into his office.

"It's good to see you awake, John." Elizabeth was the first to speak.

"It's good to be alive, is more what I was thinking." John looked towards Teyla. She had reached over and taken the ice chips away, placing them out of reach on the table. "Can I have another chip?" He looked at her with big puppy eyes.

"I have to do a report." Elizabeth decided she wasn't going to stay any longer. Other things were on her mind. "Rodney," McKay's head snapped up at the mention of his name, "Could you come with me and finish your report?"

"Uh, yea, I'll be right there." Rodney skittered out of the room, presumably to his lab.

"Yea, I've got something to do as well." Ford gave John a wink, then headed out of the room.

"What was all that about?" John turned a questioning glance at Teyla.

"I have no idea. Here." She held another ice chip to his lips. "Whatever they meant by it, we will soon find out."

John soon fell into a light sleep, with Teyla never leaving his side.

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A/N Don't worry; I haven't forgotten my other stories. Just wanted to get this one out. Have a good night, and give me luck on scholarship applications!