Oh wow! Thanks for reviewing. Yip, I'm in two minds about Everett. Although I want him to be really evil, maybe having Liz like him will make Sheppard wake up. You know, realise what's he's missing?(ducks to avoid flying tomatoes). Maybe she won't find out about the whole Sumner thing until later and then be pissed? Just some ideas so don't boo me! I'm still a Liz and John fan all the way!

MacCartney: Hmmm, will Everett be put in his place? Stay tuned (EVIL LAUGH).

Erabuhikari: You know, the title for this story was actually intended for the first chapter only but then I couldn't think up one for chapter 2 that was as good so Two Turkey Sandwiches it is. Glad you like it!

highonscifi: Thanks for the review! Oh and for the suggestion for where this could go. I'm still not sure yet so let's see…

Chapter 3

John Sheppard's head drooped as he leant into his left hand for support. Out of the corner of her eye Elizabeth Weir had seen the Colonel fall asleep listening to Rodney McKay talk about his new computer programme during their morning briefing. Inwardly she smiled but also felt sorry for the scientist talking before them. She glanced around the room at Teyla and Ford whose eyes were clearly glazed over.

"So!" Rodney practically shouted and John jerked awake. He was relieved to see that MacKay hadn't noticed his 40 winks and tried to focus on what his colleague was saying. Elizabeth bit back a grin as she had seen the way he had panicked and knew John was sometimes a little scared of the guy. But he's so cute when he's asleep she thought and immediately pushed the thought from her head. Focus Elizabeth, focus! She told herself.

"The programme will allow us to send pictures as well as radio from other planets via a laptop."

"So, it's basically a MALP?" John asked.

"Well it's more than just a MALP Colonel!" Rodney said impatiently. He became defensive when Sheppard gave him a look that said 'prove it!'. "Well, for one thing its 1 millionth of the size, its mobile, and… gives you clearer pictures." He said proudly.

John rolled his eyes and Elizabeth stepped in before the briefing went further downhill.

"Sounds good Rodney, very smart. Please, continue." She said shooting John a warning look. "What?" he mouthed back and grinned. Elizabeth gave him an exasperated look and both reluctantly turned back to McKay. A few minutes later she glanced around the table again and everyone was still struggling to keep up with Rodney but this time she felt someone's eyes on her and saw Everett gazing at her. When he saw she had noticed he quickly looked away. Why was he looking at me? Elizabeth wondered feeling paranoid.

They left the room with Elizabeth leading the way. John scowled at Rodney who was still selling his new 'MALP' programme and turned away to ignore him.

"Fine!" snapped Rodney and marched off in the direction of his lab.

John began to walk quickly to catch up with Elizabeth but slowed down when he saw Everett fall in step with her. Damn it! He thought feeling dismayed. Elizabeth and John had been having lunch as well as dinner together for the past four days. He knew rumours were circulating but didn't care. At the moment they were just talking, getting to know each other. For now anyway he thought. John was becoming more infatuated with Elizabeth and that never happened to him. Although he had known a little bit about her before the Wraith attack, he was finding out a whole lot more and John liked what he was learning. Every morning he had made sure they were meeting up for lunch and dinner but missed speaking with her that day. So now, someone else was beating him to it. John came to a halt when he saw Elizabeth laughing at something Everett had said and shoved his hands in his pockets. He wasn't having lunch with her today, Everett was. The officer's guess was confirmed and he watch sadly as Elizabeth and his CO walked towards the transporter still chatting.

"Are all the briefings that …?" Everett paused to think of a word.

"Boring?" Elizabeth replied with a knowing smile.

"I didn't want to say that but, yeah." The marine chuckled.

"Not always. Debriefings about the planets and cultures the teams encounter are more interesting." Elizabeth explained then, with a little frustration in her voice, said "And sometimes we have casualties and debriefings about why a new race hates us so much."

Everett saw Elizabeth's eyes glaze over and was enlightened. Obviously he knew she desired peace because of her talent as a negotiator but realised that this diplomat was really frustrated at not being able to do something. Standing back to let Weir into the transporter first he gave her a once over glance and smiled. Not bad Elizabeth, not bad at all! He thought smugly. Stepping in beside her they waited in a comfortable silence until they reached their destination. Upon entering the food court Everett was delighted to see it busier than ever. Sheppard will definitely hear about this he thought satisfied at perhaps causing the officer some bother. Whether it would be jealousy or actual physical pain, he was determined to make John Sheppard's life a living hell.

"Colonel Everett and Dr Weir?" Lt. Ford asked shocked. "Together?"

Sergeant Bates nodded with an amused expression on his face. Ford could tell he enjoyed spreading the gossip about their CO and chief negotiator. Bates was leaning casually against one of the jumpers. "Yup. Having lunch in the mess hall. Apparently she was laughing most of the time!"

"She has a name Bates!" Both men jumped and stood to attention as Colonel Sheppard appeared round the corner with an angry expression. "Refer to Dr Weir by her title Bates and if I catch you using anything else you'll have me to answer to!"

Ford glanced at Bates and saw the man gulp. Although things weren't great between the two officers Bates knew his place. "Yes sir!" Bates said.

Sheppard glared at the man. "Dismissed!"

Bates marched off and Ford gave the colonel a cautious look. Sheppard returned a look that showed weariness, not anger.

"Sir? Is everything okay?" Ford asked with genuine concern.

"Oh, everything's fine Ford. I just get annoyed when guys like Bates enjoy spreading gossip about their bosses. They deserve more respect than that." Well, Elizabeth does he thought.

Ford nodded. "Yeah." He agreed then nervously said "But is it true? Are Colonel Everett and Dr Weir on better terms now?"

John's chest tightened and he clenched his fists. "Yes, Lt. It would appear they are." He said managing to keep his voice void of emotion."

The young Lt nodded again. "Right. Well, at least they won't be fighting all time! Is there something you wanted Colonel?"

"No. I just popped down to check how the repairs were going in the jumper bay. Check none of our babies are too badly damaged." He said, the last part with a small grin.

Ford laughed and pointed past the first jumper. "They took a break but I think everything's going fine."

"Great. So, doing anything exciting tonight?" John asked conversationally. Lt. Ford was the one officer under his command he had developed a real friendship with.

Ford shrugged then looked away. "Just having dinner."

"Dinner?" John asked but his curiosity grew when Ford looked at his feet. "With who?"

Ford shuffled his feet and was met by an amusing smile from John." Em, Te…Teyla."

John's eyebrows shot up. "Teyla? You mean as friends or something else?"

The look on Ford's face was all he needed to know and John clapped his friend on his back. "Well Ford, I hope you have a good night."

"Thanks sir." Ford gave his CO a grateful smile and watched him walk off.

Elizabeth was walking back to her quarters reading the report she had printed out. She heard a noise coming from down the corridor and looked up to see its source. She peered round the corner and saw John pacing in front of her door mumbling to himself. As his back was turned she crept quietly round the corner in an attempt to listen.

"Come on Shep! You can do it! Just knock on the door!" he muttered as if trying convince himself.

Elizabeth stifled a giggle at the adorable sight of the Colonel mumbling to no one.

" 'Elizabeth would you like…',no. Em, 'Elizabeth, I've liked you for a while now and I respect you and…' Damn it!" he cried as he punched the wall. "Ow!" he moaned and shook his hand.

Not wanting him to get hurt himself again Elizabeth cleared her throat and John's head sprung up and looked like a deer caught in front of a car's headlights.

"What did the wall ever do to you?" she asked with an amused voice.

"Um, well, I was scared it would tell you what I said?" John said in serious tone and eyed the wall suspiciously. "Don't think my plan to hurt it worked, huh?"

Elizabeth laughed and walked up to him. "Let me see it" She ordered in a soft voice and took his hand. His knuckles were bleeding a little and both were shocked at how forceful John must have punched the hard wall. "Come on, let's put some water on it" she said and tugged his arm while walking backwards to her door.

"I thought you were gona make me see Beckett" John said staring intently at her as she guided him to her door. "I mean, I don't want to bother you."

As they came to a stop John had to restrain himself from kissing Elizabeth and let her examine his hand.

"I thought you might have something to ask me?" she said before looking up at John with hope in her eyes.

"Yeah, I do." He said giving Elizabeth a serious look that made her heart beat faster.

"Then why don't we talk first?" she suggested although John swore she sounded nervous.

Now or never he told himself. "Okay." Shocked at how steady his voice was considering how nervous he felt.

Using her free hand Elizabeth reached behind her and pressed the blue panel releasing the sliding door. Again she led John further into the room, which had been in his dream many a time, and he heard the door close behind him, shutting out reality.

Everett had been following Elizabeth Weir since she left her office and had planned to intercept her before retiring to bed. With any luck I could be joining her he thought rubbing his hands at the idea. Although Everett knew it was a long shot at the moment, he was sure he was getting close. As the object of his desire had taken the transporter Everett had taken the stairs but had been stopped by a grumpy McKay. Everett had just agreed with whatever the needy scientist had said and then shot off hoping he hadn't missed Elizabeth. However, just as he reached the floor he saw Weir step off the lift. Sighing angrily he began to shadow her thinking of another way to 'accidently' meet her. Then he saw her stop and peer round the corner. She was trying not to laugh, he could tell. The Colonel watched Elizabeth walk round the corner and heard her greet someone. A man. Tiptoeing up the hall he glanced round the corner and pursed his lips when he saw John Sheppard. So, we think along the same wavelengths Sheppard Everett thought and watched in horror as Elizabeth began to lead Sheppard into her room. She wouldn't! As the door closed Everett stood up straight and glared at the sliver door. He stood for a few minutes contemplating his next move. Whatever it was he would make sure it would damage Sheppard.

Author's note: Think I'm making Everett sound a bit mentally unstable, huh? Ooo this chapter seemed long on Word and took me ages so I hope you like it!