Hi everyone! I'm sooooo sorry I haven't posted anything for months. Would you believe that the very week I finished uni my computer went funny? I haven't had Word until today so I thought I'd better update ASAP! I've tried to read as many stories as I could and have been so annoyed that I couldn't update. I know it's short but please review, I've missed them!

Chapter 7

Elizabeth stirred as she heard voices somewhere nearby. Slowly opening her eyes the doctor waited until her vision focused and rolled her head in the direction of the voices. Carson was standing at the head of John's bed with his back to Elizabeth and was chattering away to someone. For a moment she thought the medic had gone mad and was talking to no one until she heard a sarcastic drawl that was very familiar.

"Next time I'll be sure to wake up quicker doc, heaven forbid I take a short nap!"

Elizabeth stifled a giggle as the Scot took a deep breath and cleared his throat, obviously annoyed. Sitting up she slid off the bed and approached the two men quietly.

"It was more than a wee nap Colonel! You had us all very worried." Carson muttered writing on the medical chart still unaware of Elizabeth's presence behind him. "Especially Dr Weir who-"

Elizabeth let out a loud cough that cut off the doctor and smiled politely as he turned to face her a guilty smile creeping onto his face.

"Dr Weir! Didn't realize you were awake!" He stuttered moving slightly so his patient could see her.

"Obviously." Elizabeth stated enjoying the man's obvious discomfort.

"Aye, um, well I'll just leave you two to, eh…" And with the half finished sentence quickly left the room.

Elizabeth chuckled and then stopped when she realized John was staring at her.

"Hey." He said quietly.

"Hey"

For a moment they just stared at each other until Elizabeth broke the silence. Keeping her voice even she asked, "How are you feeling?"

"Uh, okay! Beckett just wants to keep an eye on me for a few days." John said then glancing sideways and leaning forward whispered. "He says for observation but I think he kinda has a thing for me."

Rolling her eyes Elizabeth pulled up a seat and sat down stating "Actually I think he would love to get rid of you. You're not exactly his number 1 patient." She joked despite the anger she had felt earlier returning. Just keep it bottled Elizabeth, you're just happy he's alive and well.

"Oh please I must be better than Rodney! That man can moan for Earth!" John cried. "At least I'm unconscious most of the time. Apparently McKay even moans in his sleep!"

Elizabeth forced a smile and decided she'd had enough jokes. "Yes, well, you gave us all a scare John." When he smiled sheepishly she felt her face flush and shot him a serious look. Seeing the change in her mood John looked away and sighed. His hope of getting through at least one day without discussing 'it' had been dashed. He wasn't sure he was ready for this talk but saw Elizabeth obviously was. Examining his hands John muttered, "I'm sorry."

"No you're not." Her reply was unexpected and John's head snapped up.

"What?"

Sighing Elizabeth abruptly stood up and began walking out the room. Frowning John called to her and she turned to face him. When she did he could see the tears filling her eyes and the anger clearly etched on her face. "Elizabeth, I- "

"I can't do this. I thought I could but…I know you saved me and I'm grateful but…" Taking a deep breath she stared into his eyes and pushed on. "You specifically went against my wishes and…if you hadn't made it I would never have forgiven myself!" Her voice echoed around the half empty room and John saw a single tear roll down her cheek. Slipping out the bed he cautiously stood and walked up to her.

"I couldn't let you die Elizabeth." John whispered and cupped her face. She closed her eyes and leaned into his touch and he took this opportunity to gently kiss her on the mouth. To her it felt unreal, as if she was in a dream and he wasn't really here. He was only slightly surprised when she pulled back and stepped away from him.

"I can't." She whispered back causing John's heart sink. Gazing regretfully at him she continued tearfully, "It hurts too much to watch you do this over and over. Especially when it's because of me."

Ignoring the hurt look on his face and the guilt sweeping through her Elizabeth left John standing on his own and walked quickly to the nearest transporter. She never even noticed Carson calling her name as the doors closed; she leaned against the wall and began sobbing uncontrollably.

When Carson saw her face he immediately returned to see Sheppard and saw the pilot standing close to the doorway staring off into space. The hurt and pain in his eyes did not go unnoticed by the doctor either.

"Colonel Sheppard I need you to get back in bed, you're still very weak." The medic advised watching the patient's reaction carefully. When he got no reaction he gently touched the man's arm and began guiding him back to bed. Once settled Carson sat on the seat Elizabeth had just vacated.

"Why didn't you tell me she was this angry?" John asked quietly staring straight ahead.

"To be honest Dr Weir has shown a number of emotions the past 24 hours. Anger was just one of them." He neglected to mention he though she had every right to be. The officer was going to have to start realizing that his actions had consequences, especially with people's emotions. "Give her time Colonel. Despite what she says she cares deeply for you and that's not going to change any time soon."

John just nodded vaguely hearing the doctor's advice and leaned back and closed his eyes. Staying for a few minutes to make sure his patient was okay Beckett breathed a sigh of relief as Sheppard's breath evened out indicating he was now fast asleep.

"This week just keeps getting better and better." He muttered leaving the peaceful officer to sleep.

A/N: Think I've lost it again. I'm having trouble writing so maybe I need to be stressed to write stories. Hmmm, weird! Anyway you know what I want and I would like to take this chance to say how jealous I am of any Americans (and Canadians maybe?) that are going to see the new Stargate seasons this Friday. I have to wait until September and it's going to kill me!