Here's the last chapter! Glad you liked the whompin in Chapter 8 and yes, the shield fell off because Everett thought he was safe. Isn't our John smart? Anihoo, thanks a bunch for all the reviews, especially Ashkash, johnliz4ever, dark faith5, highonscifi, MacCartney and everyone else that has kept with me since the beginning of the fic (Am I going somewhere? LOL). Got a couple other ideas swarming around so I'll try and get something started soon. So, will John and Liz get it on?

Chapter 10

John Sheppard could hear voices all around him but couldn't say whose they were. Opening his eyes, he quickly shut them as the bright lights tried to blind him. Evil lights he thought and scrunched up his eyes.

"What have the lights ever done to you?" came a soft voice and John let out a groan.

"Did I say that out loud?" he asked and attempted to open his eyes again. At first his vision was blurry but then a figure came into focus. His heart leapt when he saw Elizabeth.

"I'm afraid you did." She said stifling a chuckle. "So, what have the lights ever done to you John?"

"Every time I'm in here they try to blind me!" John complained and pointed up to them. "But your plan will never work my friend!"

Elizabeth couldn't help herself and burst out laughing. John gave her a cocky grin and began to sit up. A searing pain rippled through his stomach and he cried out in pain. Elizabeth was immediately placing her hand on his shoulders and gently pushed him back down. He didn't protest but became very aware of how close Weir was to him. Once settled, he gave her a small smile.

"Take it easy. Everett did some nasty damage." She told him.

"No kidding! Are you okay?" he asked concern in his eyes.

Smiling Elizabeth brushed his cheek with her hand. "I'm fine, now you're awake."

John reached up and grasped her hand and squeezed it. They sat for a while gazing at each other and enjoying the comfortable silence. Their moment was interrupted by Carson bounding into the infirmary muttering to himself.

"Oh! Colonel! You're awake lad." He stated then gave Elizabeth a stern look. "Why didn't you come get me Dr Weir? Hmmm?"

Elizabeth gave him a sheepish smile. "Sorry Carson."

Carson waved her apology off knowing she meant it. "That's okay. Besides, it looks as if our patient is okay." He announced looking down at John with a typical doctor smile.

John nodded. "By the way, I could hear more voices earlier…"

"That was Rodney and Ford, they were bickering so I sent them away." Elizabeth said taking on a motherly tone.

"Thank you. So doc, when am I getting out of here? Huh doc? When?"

Carson rolled his eyes at John's childish questions. "Maybe in a couple of days but not before!"

The response provoked a scowl from John and then he looked hopefully at Elizabeth. She smiled sadly and shook her head so John's scowl appeared once again.

"Well, so long as you visit me" He told her with a mock warning tone and Elizabeth nodded.

"Yes sir!" she joked. "Now, I'm afraid I have to speak to Colonel Caldwell about Lt. Holden but I'll be back later, I promise."

John sighed. "Okay, thanks Elizabeth."

After another hand squeeze Elizabeth left the infirmary.

"You know what doc?" John asked Carson.

"What's that lad?"

"I think I love her."

Carson paused while checking his chest and smiled. "Well, it was pretty obvious Colonel." When John looked shocked he explained while pointing to the heart monitor, "Your heart was racing like mad when she was here, plus, I think it's safe to say she feels something for you too."

"Yeah?"

"Yes. She's been here since you were brought in. Wouldn't leave. Now, try and sit up for me…"

But the medic got no response as a faraway look crossed John's face.

"Em, John?"


Three days later.

John slowly walked into the mess hall and went straight to the queue. He kept his eyes on the food before him as he felt stares come from those around him. Suddenly Rodney and Ford appeared beside him.

"Hi Sir. How you feeling?" Ford cheerily asked.

"Oh, okay, thanks to you Ford." When he saw the pain return to his 2IC's eyes he gave him a pat on the shoulder. "You did what you had to Ford, to save me."

Ford nodded, a relieved smile gracing his face and Rodney jumped in.

"I don't understand, how did you get Everett to loose the shield. I mean, it took me ages."

"Yeah, you ended up fainting from, what was it? Oh yeah – Manly hunger!" John quipped.

Ford sniggered and Rodney scowled.

"Sorry, Rodney. I just made him think I was out cold so he would feel safe. And it just popped right off!"

"Huh! Yes, very clever. Good work." Rodney admitted and then skipped in front of John.

"Hey!" Both Ford and Sheppard cried.

Rodney continued to stare at the food, "My manly hunger has returned."

Ford sighed and stood behind his CO. "So, what's happening with Lt. Holden?"

John folded his arms as he watched Rodney load his tray with food. "He's getting sent back to Stargate Command. They'll decide his fate there."

Ford did not miss the sadness in John's voice. He knew his friend felt bad for Holden's fate, especially as this had all been caused by Sumner's death. When is came to John's turn he asked for two turkey sandwiches.

"Two? Hungry Sir?"

John shook his head, "Well, yeah but there not both for me. I'll see guys later." He said and made his way out of the mess hall.

Rodney shot a puzzled look at Ford who shrugged and motioned for them to sit at a table.


Elizabeth sat on her bed reading 'A Tale of Two Cities' when there was a knock at the door. Placing her marker in the book she placed it back on the desk. Walking up to the door she readied herself for the next crisis. When the door slid back she was surprised to see John Sheppard leaning casually against the frame.

"John!"

"Elizabeth."

"I didn't think you'd be released till later on?"

John shrugged with a smug smile. "Let's just say I managed to convince the doc I was fine."

Elizabeth gave him a sceptical look. "You mean you nagged and nagged him until he couldn't stand the whining anymore?"

He shrugged again, "Same difference!" which earned a laugh from Elizabeth. "Are you busy?"

She shook her head. "Nope, for once! Why?"

John held out the food. "Two turkey sandwiches. I thought you might like to share them with me."

Elizabeth couldn't help but smile at his gesture. "I would love to." And she stepped aside to let him go by.

John's heart began to race, yet again, at being in her bedroom. Turning to face her he saw Elizabeth about to reach for the sandwiches.

"Wait a minute." John said and placed the food on her desk. He glanced at the book and saw she was almost three quarters of the way through it. Boy, that was fast. She'd only just started it! He thought astonished then turned back to the woman in question. She had folded her arms and was giving his an expectant look.

"So?"

"So I thought we could finish that conversation we started before things went to hell." John suggested and Elizabeth nodded.

"Okay" she said quietly and John heard the nervousness in her voice.

John opened his mouth and then shut it. He repeated the action twice more and Elizabeth's expectant look became a confused one. What do I say? God, this was so much easier when I practiced it with Carson! God I hope he never tells anyone about that! Hands are sweating, damn it, she must think I'm nuts now! As John's brain swarmed with thoughts Elizabeth bit her lip. She had a feeling she knew what he wanted to say but was enjoying the oh-so sure flyboy acting unsure of what to say to her. She never thought she could get this reaction from anyone before! She decided to put him out of his misery and began to speak up.

Just spit it out, well not literally. Carson drugged me, he must have! Damn it! What do I do? Just say it, just do it, just kiss her…

"John, I…"

John grabbing her and kissing her cut off Elizabeth. At first shocked at his sudden action, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back. She shivered when John slid his arms around her waist and pulled her self closer to him.

After what seemed like hours they finally broke apart, foreheads touching and slightly panting.

"Wow." John stuttered breathing heavily.

"Yeah" Elizabeth agreed and then pulled back to look at him. "Well said," she quipped and John gave her a wide smile.

"Thank you." Then he became serious and reached up to tuck a stray piece of brown hair behind her ear. "I love you Elizabeth."

Elizabeth's eyes went wide and she whispered. "I love you too."

John pulled her back into a passionate kiss and when this one finished they hugged so tightly as if they would never let go. Over John's shoulder Elizabeth's gaze fell onto the two turkey sandwiches sitting on her desk. Smiling she couldn't help but think,

I guess John was right, turkey sandwiches are the best!

And with that thought Elizabeth untangled herself from John and pulled him towards the bed.

Author's note: Sorry, wasn't going to go further. EVIL LAUGH. That's it folks! Thanks for reading!