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Atlantis (26 weeks later)

Elizabeth placed her hands on her abdomen. She was now about 8 months pregnant and things had slowly got back to semi normal. She and John could sit in a room together without everyone thinking they were going to breakdown. People had slowly got use to the fact she was pregnant. John among them. He slowly accepted the fact she was pregnant and although, obviously, he wasn't happy about it he had learnt to deal with it.

She leant her head back onto the infirmary pillows. Ford had brought her down here about an hour ago, despite her protests that she was fine, because the baby had been kicking like crazy and he was worried. She was really going to have to kick his ass. It was sweet that he was worried but everyone was acting like she was the only woman ever to be pregnant.

Elizabeth winced slightly as the baby kicked again. Elizabeth smiled. She'd really become attached to the baby and she hadn't even seen it yet but there was nothing like a bond between mother and child. She already loved it completely. She'd never loved anything so much before. Elizabeth never thought she'd settle into pregnancy and motherhood so well but she loved it. Despite the fact that everyone was fussing over her, that she hated.

Carson walked into the infirmary.

"How we now Elizabeth?"

Carson walked over to her, his heart was in the right place but she hated that he'd kept her in.

"We want to get back to work"

Carson smiled and placed his hand on her abdomen. Out of everyone, Carson had been there for her the most. Carson smiled at he felt the baby kick.

"Wow, that's one strong boy"

Elizabeth looked at him sharply and he added.

"Or girl"

Elizabeth smiled at him.


John, who'd just heard from Ford about Elizabeth, walked into the infirmary unknown to Carson and Elizabeth. He stopped at the door and watched the moment pass between them. Needless to say the relationship between Carson and Elizabeth had hit the Atlantis rumour mills as more then friendship. John didn't believe any of the rumours, until now, until he saw the look pass between them. John walked away from the infirmary, a pang of jealousy filling his heart.
Carson finished examining Elizabeth.

"Well the baby seems fine. Everything seems fine. Seems young Aiden was worried over nothing"

Elizabeth smiled at him.

"Thanks Carson"

Carson helped her from the bed.

"Anytime"

The two smiled at each other before Elizabeth left the infirmary.


John walked through the corridors of Atlantis trying to rid himself of the jealousy flowing through him. Sure, during the last 6 months she and Carson had become closer but he'd never bought into the rumours that there was something more going on between them.

John stopped and lowered his head. Of course, something was going on between them. Carson had been there for Elizabeth where he had failed. Carson had got over the fact that the baby was Kolyas' so quickly and he was there for her when she needed him. It was obvious she'd start to feel something more for Carson.

John sighed, she'd moved on, she was over him. John knew it was a very self-centred think to think but…but some part of him still wanted her. A huge part of him still wanted her.

Why couldn't he put everything aside and be with her?

That was the question he could never put an answer to. Now it seems he wouldn't have to.

John was brought out of his musing when he felt a hand on his shoulder and his name being called.

"John"

John spun round and saw Elizabeth smiling nervously.

"Hi"

He smiled at her and pushed his hands into his pockets.

"I…uh…I heard you got took down to the infirmary earlier, are you okay? Are you both okay?"

Elizabeth smiled. John rarely asked how the baby was doing. It was nice that he finally asked.

"We're both doing fine. Aidens' chivalry as been kicked up a notch or two, he constantly worried about me"

Elizabeth mentally kicked herself as soon as she'd said it.

Way to make John feel guilty Elizabeth.

John smiled at her.

"I've got to get back to work."

Elizabeth nodded.

"Me too. I'll see you around."

Elizabeth walked past John and he was about to head in the direction of the gym when he heard Elizabeth wince in pain. Without thinking he spun round to where she was standing against the wall with her hands on her abdomen.

"Are you okay?"

Elizabeths' eyes locked with his and she smiled at him.

"I'm fine; the baby is kicking like crazy"

John helped her off the wall and instinctively placed his arm around her waist.

"I'll take you to the infirmary"

Elizabeth shook her head.

"No, I'm fine. I'll just go to my quarters and rest.

John nodded and helped her to her quarters. She didn't protest to his hand which was round her waist and he didn't even seem to realise.

John helped her into her quarters and onto her bed. He drew the covers up over her and smiled. She looked so peaceful and sweet when she was like that.

"Can I get you anything? Water, magazine, chocolate?"

Elizabeth smiled at him.

"No thank you. I'm fine"

John smiled at her and brushed his hand against hers.

"I'll come and check on you later"

Elizabeth shook her head

"Really John, there's no need. I'm fine"

John nodded,

"I will come and check on you later"

John smirked at her before leaving her quarters. His smirked disappeared as soon as he was outside. He wanted her so much, wanted to be with her so much but he'd left it too late. She'd found someone else. John closed his eyes. Even if he couldn't be with her anymore he could still ensure that she was looked after properly, she and the baby.

John walked down the corridor in the direction of the infirmary.


John walked into the infirmary and saw Carson chatting with one of the nurses. John walked over to them.

"Dr Beckett, can I have a word?"

Carson nodded and directed John into his office.

"What can I do for you Major?"

John didn't know how to start this conversation. He didn't want to sound like a jealous ex. Even though he was. He thought getting to the point would be his best course of action.

"Okay Carson. I know this is none of my business but just tell me one thing. You are going to look after Elizabeth and the baby aren't you?"

Carson was slightly confused but nodded none the less.

"Good, because if you make the same mistake I did or if you hurt her…lets just stay I won't stand for it."

John walked out of Carsons' office not even waiting for a response. Carson stood in stood in shock for a moment. John didn't think that…he and Elizabeth…? Good God, he'd better go set this thing straight.

Carson walked out of the infirmary and looked up and sown the corridors for John. He saw him walking down the corridor, which led to the gym.

"Major"

John turned round and saw Carson walking towards him.

"John, we need to talk"

Carson pulled him into a deserted corridor and looked at him.

"John, there is nothing going on between myself and Elizabeth"

Carson saw the look in Johns' eyes. He was not sure whether John believed him.

"I'm guessing you've heard a rumour about us but it's not true."

John shook his head.

"I saw the two of you. Earlier in the infirmary. You were both so…"

Carson put his hand on Johns' shoulder.

"I assure you John. Elizabeth and I are friends. That's all."

John looked down at the floor.

"I want her back"

John said it so quietly that Carson nearly didn't hear him. He raised his head and his eyes met with Carsons'.

"I want her back. God I'm so stupid. I want her back."

John smiled. It had taken something John thought was pretty drastic for him to realise it but John Sheppard wanted Elizabeth Weir back. He rushed past Carson and went to Elizabeths' quarters.

God he'd missed her so much.

He knocked on the door and walked in. His smile fell as he saw Elizabeth wince in pain.

"Elizabeth"

He walked over to her and sat on the bed next to her.

"Honey, are you okay?"

Tears fell from Elizabeths' eyes as pain overtook her.

"No, I don't know what's wrong"

John thought for a moment. He really didn't want to move her but then again the infirmary might be the best place for her and it was close by.

John wrapped his arm around Elizabeth and helped her from the bed,

"Come on; let's get you to the infirmary"

Elizabeth moved slowly from the bed into Johns' arms as he helped steady her.


John and Elizabeth walked into the infirmary and John helped Elizabeth onto the nearest bed.

"Carson, we need you"

Carson walked from his office over to Elizabeth.

"What's wrong?"

John glared at him.

"Call me crazy, but I think she's in labour."

Elizabeth looked at him in shock.

"No, it's not due for another 4 weeks"

Carson looked at her and shook his head.

"I'm afraid John might be right. That baby is coming and it'll be here soon."

John, who was sat next to Elizabeth on the bed holding her looked at him.

"How soon?"

Carson looked unsure

"I can't be sure until I find out how dilated she is but I'd say within the next few hours."


"Son of a bitch"

Elizabeth cried as another contraction hit her. John was sat on the edge of the bed holding her hand. John had started to leave earlier but she'd begged him to stay, so he did.

John placed his arm around Elizabeths' shoulders. She dropped her head onto his arm.

"John, I don't think I want this baby."

John looked at her sharply.

"Elizabeth don't say that"

Elizabeth sighed and tears fell down her cheeks.

"I'm starting to think you were right"

John shook his head. Elizabeth couldn't start second guessing her decision now.

"You don't wanna listen to what I say."

Elizabeth continued to cry.

"What if I'm not a good mother? What if I can't look after it?"

John pulled her closer to him.

"You are going to be a fantastic mother and everyone is going to help you…especially me."

John let go of her hand and cupped her cheek. Tears threatening to fall from his own eyes.

"I'm going to be here for you and the baby. I promise you Lizzie"

John kissed the top of her head and held her. The hug was short lived as another contraction hit her.

"God damn it"

John smirked, never before had he heard Elizabeth swear so much and in so many different languages.

Carson walked over to them.

"Elizabeth I want you to push"

Elizabeth pushed and after she'd finished swearing in Russian and, John was fairly certain, Ancient, she heard a small cry. She leant her head onto the pillows behind her as Carson brought a small bundle towards them.

"You've got a daughter Elizabeth."

He placed the baby into her arms. Elizabeth looked at her baby; she saw Kolya. His twisted smile, the look in his eyes, the look of evil. She began to panic.

"Get it away from me. Carson take it."

Carson quickly took the baby away from her and John followed him.

"Carson, what's going on?"

Carson dragged John into his office. He still held the tiny bundle in his arms.

"I was afraid this might happen."

He ran a finger down the baby's cheek.

"Over the last few months Elizabeth as been conveniently letting herself forget who the father of this baby is. She can't hide from it anymore. It's not uncommon in rape victims who find themselves pregnant and keep the baby. It'll just take her a while to come round"

A nurse came to Carsons' office.

"Dr Beckett, Dr Weir is refusing to be checked over."

Carson nodded and looked around the infirmary for someone to take the baby.

"I'll take her"

John said walking over to Carson and taking the baby out of his arms. Carson looked at him in confusion.

"Are you sure?"

John looked down at the baby and nodded. He didn't even notice Carson leave the room. He was in awe. This baby was…perfect. She had beautiful emerald green eyes. Just like Elizabeth. She looked exactly like a mini-version of Elizabeth. Even though she couldn't see properly yet John felt like he beautiful eyes were just staring right at him.

John ran a finger down her cheek and one of her tiny hands grabbed it.

She was so innocent.

"Hi, you are just so adorable aren't you? You don't have to worry. Your mummy will be okay and I'm always going to be here for you. Remember that"

He gently kissed the baby's forehead.


Carson stood outside his office. He couldn't believe how, after months of resenting the baby, quickly John had become smitten by the baby.

It was like John and Elizabeths' personalities had been reversed.

He wanted the baby, she didn't.

Carson sighed. It was going to be a long day.

TBC…