Okay, okay, okay! Here's the epilogue. At the time I thought 'nah, they won't really be bothered!' but I got quite a few reviews telling me otherwise. Thank you for the reviews and I hope you enjoy this. It has some humour and fluff so…

Epilogue

Elizabeth massaged her temples while staring at the laptop screen. Even on screen Kavanaugh is boring! She thought and felt the urge to punch the computer screen. However, she knew Rodney wouldn't appreciate that so restrained herself by clasping her hands.

Sighing, as the words became blurry Elizabeth rubbed her tired eyes and then slammed the computer shut. She then stood up and strode out of the clear walled room. Stopping inside the transporter she had to pause and chose a destination.

Sleeping was not option, or at least a favourable one. Since the nightmare reality she had encountered almost an entire month ago Elizabeth had still not been sleeping properly. Every time she did she would relive those few days with John as her husband.

She would be standing in front of the bedroom mirror putting on a silver necklace when he would appear behind her. They would smile and he would kiss her neck while encircling her waist. Closing her eyes Elizabeth would groan as John trailed light kisses down her spine and she would grip his arms tightly. Suddenly he would spin her so she was facing him and she would be staring into large piercing eyes. She would then scream and the Wraith would slam his hand into her chest…

Elizabeth would then wake up with a start, sweating profusely and proceed to read her book the remainder of the night. Other times the dreams would be extremely arousing and when she spun round John would push her against the dressing table and continue kissing her. They would then make love over and over and still she woke up sweating.

She had talked with Kate Heightmeyer several times since these first began but left out the parts with John so to avoid many other questions. However, these sessions were not helping. This left Elizabeth feeling very screwed up in the head and being around the source of her trouble did not help.

Staring at the illuminated screen Elizabeth selected the mess hall and waited patiently until the lift stopped. Stepping out into the large hall she made her way to the kitchen to make some coffee and then decided to walk back to the control room once finished.

Once there Elizabeth nodded to the night crew technicians and security and then went out onto her favourite balcony. But when the door slid open she saw the back of John Sheppard and immediately spun to walk in again.

"Elizabeth?"

She cringed when he called to her and knew it was too late to run away. Stopping and then turning back she plastered on a fake smile.

"John!"

He stopped and frowned. "What did I do to deserve the fake smile?"

Damn it! He knows me too well. "Uh, what do you mean?" Play the innocent, very mature Liz!

"You know the smile you use whenever Kavanaugh pushes your buttons or Rodney praises himself or –"

"Okay! I get it!" She exclaimed throwing a hand in the air. "I was just surprised to see you out here. That's all."

John smirked at her. "Oh come on, there's more to it than that! It's nearly two in the morning. Why are you still up?" When Elizabeth looked away his smirk disappeared. "You still can't sleep?"

Elizabeth shook her head and joined him at the balcony. Avoiding his concerned eyes she tried to change the subject. "Why are you still up?"

"Oh, um, no reason." It was his turn to look uncomfortable until Elizabeth stared at him with wide eyes and he gave in. "I know you've been up late all this time and I wanted to keep you company for a change, all right?"

Elizabeth's heart warmed at his confession and giggled. "That's very sweet of you. But I'm fine-"

"No you're not!" John accused pointing a finger at her. "It's almost been a month and you still feel uneasy around me. Was I really that bad?"

Elizabeth almost choked at his question thinking to what they had done as a 'couple'. Oh you were definitely not bad! Oh no! Coughing to cover up her embarrassment she smiled sheepishly. "No, in fact, you were uh a good friend to me."

His eyebrows shot up in surprise and continued prodding unaware of the blush gracing the woman's cheeks. "Yeah? Cool. At least I know you think of me as one."

John hoped he hadn't sounded too disappointed at hearing they were just friends and cocked an eyebrow. "I hope I didn't call you crazy!"

"Oh you did. Everyone thought I was." Elizabeth realised she had not told John any details about the other reality. "You, Rodney and Carson told me I was delusional and showed me these journals. I had written all of my experiences of Atlantis in them."

John scowled at his other self and then propped his head on the heel of hand balanced on the railing to show he wanted to listen.

"It took me a while but eventually I started to believe them. And then I was let out to see how I could handle being back in the 'real' world." She had used fingers at the word real and John smiled encouragingly. "It was scary, thinking I was mad and that none of this existed."

The sad note in her voice did not go unnoticed by the pilot and he reached for her hand to give it a squeeze. Again she pulled away, like she did every time he tried to touch her. Flashing him an apologetic look John sighed.

"I know this has been hard for you but I'm not going to hurt you Elizabeth. Surely by now you trust me again!" He asked not hiding the desperation in his voice.

The hurt in his face made Elizabeth want to hug him. "I'm sorry John. I know you won't hurt me and I do trust you. Completely!" She assured him but saw the doubt remain in his eyes. She was going to have to tell him. No, she wanted to tell him.

"There's something about the dream I haven't mentioned, to anyone." Elizabeth confessed quietly.

"Not even Carson?" John asked surprised.

"Nope. It's uh…very personal." Elizabeth paused to see if he would give up but he remained standing listening intently. "Um, right, in this other world I had a husband."

His eyebrows shot up and he attempted a small smile. "Really? To who?" He asked trying to sound curious and not worried.

"Uh…" Elizabeth paused to gaze at him and then blurted it out. "You."

She continued staring at him while he processed the information. Never before had she seen so many emotions cross his face that quickly. First it was surprise; then confusion; then happiness; then pride; then worry; back to pride and then he finished off with confusion. His mouth had dropped open during this and suddenly he realised it was now quite dry. Closing it slowly John cleared his throat and looked out to the sea.

Elizabeth silently cursed for telling him and also faced the view. They stood in silence until John broke it.

"We were married?"

"Yeah."

"As in man and wife?"

"Uh huh."

"As in living together and wearing matching outfits?"

"Ye…" Elizabeth frowned hearing his last statement and amusedly shook her head. "Not quite that bad. But we lived together, in Colorado Springs."

"Huh!"

After another minute of awkwardness John finally turned back to rejoin the conversation properly. There was no longer confusion there but he still looked worried. "So, when you said you began to believe it was real and that you went 'home' for a while-"

"I went home with you." Elizabeth finished for him and a slow grin appeared on his face. The uneasiness had vanished and she knew he was now going to ask some very annoying questions.

"So, did we eat meals together and go for walks?"

"Yeah."

"We talked about stuff and slept in the same bed together?"

"Yeees."

"Did we…uh…you know?"

After all of those questions Elizabeth couldn't believe that John Sheppard was embarrassed at asking the question properly. Shooting him a wicked grin Elizabeth scanned the horizon as if debating whether to answer him or not.

"Oh come on Eliz-" John began but realised how annoyed and loud he sounded and tried to remain calm. "Fine, don't tell me. I'm cool with that."

He turned away with a small stomp and Elizabeth burst into laughter. "Yes, okay? We…did it. Many times!"

He whirled back round to face her and smiled smugly. "Really? How was it?"

Elizabeth bit her lip. "Okay-" She joked.

"Just okay? Just okay!" John flung his arms up causing her to laugh. "Boy, that's like the worst insult you've ever given me!"

They laughed again but it was Elizabeth who stopped first remembering what their 'moments' had actually been like. John saw the pain on her face and he immediately reached out for her. This time she did not move away.

"Elizabeth?"

Taking a shaky breath Elizabeth looked up with tears shining in her eyes. "They were amazing John." Her statement caused John's heart to leap up and he gave her a gentle smile.

"Yeah?" When she nodded John cocked an eyebrow. "Then why are you upset?"

"Because it wasn't you. It was a Wraith using my memories and feelings to confuse me. I feel…abused!" She could no longer hold it in and began sobbing. Suddenly she felt strong arms around her and she leaned into John absorbing his warmth and smell.

They stood like that for ages and Elizabeth had now relaxed completely helped by the circle patterns John was tracing on her back. She felt better having confessed to him and felt even better that he hadn't run away disgusted by it. Did that mean…?

Pulling back Elizabeth looked up at him. "Sorry, didn't mean to soak you."

He shrugged. "After what you've went through I'm surprised more didn't come out!" This earned him a giggle and he took her hand. "Elizabeth, I understand if this is going to be too weird for you but…recently I've been thinking about you more than just a friend."

"Really?"

"Yeah. When you were lying in that coma I went nuts. I couldn't sleep or eat…Carson had to have guards literally drag me to bed!"

Elizabeth squeezed his hand while donning a shy smile. "When I was in that stupid cell I missed you too. And when I was with you it felt…wonderful."

Suddenly the mist seemed to clear in both their minds and it was John who leaned in first. Elizabeth felt hesitant but soon felt drawn to him as well and he tenderly kissed her on the lips. It was even better than in her dream. Responding gently his hands pulled her body into his and she snaked her arms around his neck.

Pulling back Elizabeth stared at him with a smile. "What?" He asked puzzled his brown eyes still dancing with excitement.

"That was even better." She told him and before he could reply she kissed him again this time letting the passion show. Once they broke away both were breathless and flushed feeling slightly aroused.

Touching her cheek John looked lovingly into her eyes and then to the horizon. Following his gaze Elizabeth saw the sky lit up with beautiful yellows, oranges and hints of red and let out a small gasp. She felt him move behind her and circle his arms around her waist. Resting a cheek on her shoulder Elizabeth smiled feeling his warm breath tickle her neck.

"You're home now." He whispered and tightened his embrace.

"Yes I am."

And together they watched the gorgeous Atlantis sunrise.

THE END

A/N: That's it, really! So thanks for reading and I'll get something new posted soon!