The Majors' Message
Way Out: Part One"Ford!" John called after him as he began to jog down the corridor to catch up to him. "Wait up!"
Ford stopped and waited for him. "You finally decide to send a message?" He asked.
"Yea I figured that I probably should." John said, shrugging his shoulders as though it was nothing big, even though it was.
"Okay then. Come on lets go to the briefing room. Unless there's somewhere else you want to go." Ford questioningly said.
"Uh-" John though about it. "I think I want to go out to the main balcony." He said, and then led the way.
"So whom are you sending it to?" Ford asked curiously. Right now he was assuming it was to his family. He mentioned a sister once or twice.
"Well I'm sending it to my sister and my son." John said, as he took in a deep breath.
"Sir I never knew you were married." Ford said presumptuously.
"Married? No way! Besides I'm with Teyla. I have an ex-girlfriend though. She never told me she was pregnant. Then one day she showed up and just left me there with him." His words trailed off and he stared out into space for a minute. "So…"
"Alright then sir." Ford hit the record button.
"Hey Liv. I really miss you. I know I didn't leave on the best of terms, but that's not what this is about. I'm doing alright out here-" He stopped for a minute when he saw Teyla walk through the doors quietly. She smiled at him and then he continued. "Come here." He said looking at Teyla. Teyla went over there and sat beside him. "This is Teyla. She and I have been seeing each other for a while now."
"Liv your brother is a wonderful man. And believe me, your brother is well here. And he does miss you.
"Well there isn't to much to say because of security so bye Liv. I really miss you, I love you and I hope I can see you soon." He smiled and waved goodbye to the camera.
Ford stopped it recording. "Sir? What about your son?" He asked.
Teyla stroked a hand through his hair. "John, you have to." Teyla said reassuringly and left his side to stand behind the camera with Ford.
"Alright, alright. Start it again Ford." Ford hit the record button. He took a deep breath and began. "Hey Chase. I know you have no idea what I'm saying so. It's me, your dad, Chase. I haven't been coming to see you lately but don't worry I'm okay and I miss you lots. It's going to be your birthday soon and you'll be two so, happy second birthday buddy. I'll see you soon I hope. I really wish I could have taken you here with me. There are so many cool things here. Someday I promise I'll tell you all about them. You know I can pilot pretty well anything in the universe. I just wish I could fly everything here to you. I miss you lots and I can't wait to see you so I can take you to a football game." He was interrupted by Ford and Teyla's' objections.
"John he's two years old!" Teyla said disapprovingly.
"A football game?" Ford questioned.
"What it's educational. It's important he knows everything about them. Geez! Anyways- I miss you lots Chase and I love this much!" He spreads open his arms as far as they would go. He looked at both of them. "And a little more. Bye!" He smiled and Ford stopped recording.
Quickly he rushed out of there and headed to see Rodney. "Where are you going?" Ford asked.
"To ask Rodney if what I told Chase is even a possibility." He said.
"McKay?" Rodney looked up at him.
"Yes, how could I help you today." He said sarcastically.
"HA-HA! Funny, very funny. I was sending a message to Chase and I told him that I wish I could fly the city to him. Why can't we do that?" He asked.
"Chase? Who's Chase?" Rodney asked.
"My son. Now why can't we?" John said.
"Your have a son?" Rodney asked.
"Yes but that's not what I'm asking. Can we or can't we fly Atlantis to Earth?" John asked.
"What do you mean fly?" Rodney asked. Was Sheppard losing it?
"Well that's what the Ancients did to get the city here form Earth. Why can't we do the same?" John asked.
"Because." Rodney said.
"Oh well thanks, that answers all my questions."
"No I mean. Because no one knows how or even where to begin. Let alone if we have enough power." Rodney said.
"I'll figure it out you just find out where I do it. And power McKay? Why don't we use twelve fully powered hyper drives and gee I don't know the generators?" He asked.
"Hmm. You raise a good point though. And we have concluded where they would control the flight in the control room. I don't know if Elizabeth would let us though. I mean come on its Atlantis." Rodney said.
""Well can't we try?" John said hopefully.
"Major we came here to study-" He stopped in realization. "We came here to study but how much better would it be if we brought it to Earth, or even a closer planet where the gate could provide a means of transportation. We should of thought of this earlier!" McKay exclaimed as he rushed out of his office to start making the plans and consult with Elizabeth.
As he rushed though the door he almost plowed over Teyla. "Sorry." He mumbled and continued on.
Teyla entered the room and spoke, "Major do you really think that we can figure a way to fly Atlantis to Earth?" She asked.
"Well we could try. I just can't believe that wouldn't be one of the main possibilities that we would focus on. I mean come on." He said and smiled at her.
"John I have to tell you something. It is something I should have told you as soon as I found out but I-" She stopped and took a deep breath. "I am with child." She said.
Instantly a huge grin washed over Johns' face as he stood and pulled her up into his arms. "This is so great. You're pregnant." He smiled and looked into her eyes and gently stroked the hair out of her face. "I love you."