AN: Thank you for all the reviews. Sorry it took me a while to update. Crazy school work and life interfered. This is the last chapter. Enjoy.

Escape

Chapter 5 The Final Escape

Teyla folded her arms in annoyance, as the three men busted into the room. Caldwell, McKay, and Major Lorne split up to search different parts of the room.

Meanwhile John and Elizabeth were peeking out from under the bed. As the three men backs were turned, Teyla snuck them out.

'That was too close,' Elizabeth thought once they were safely in the hall.

"I thought they were going to see us," the Colonel said.

"It was a good thing they didn't see you two," Teyla agreed. "I'll take care of them for you. Go quickly!" She whispered as the men were coming back towards them.

The two leaders hurried down the hall, and Teyla looked back into the room. When the two of them were far enough away, they found it safe to talk.

Elizabeth looked around for a place to hide. "Where should we go?"

"I've got just the place," John assured her. "I guarantee that it's some place we can go where no one will find us."

"The Jumper Bay?" Elizabeth asked confused, as they rounded the corner.

"Why not? There's not a better place to hide. Besides, no one comes in here unless they are going on an off world mission. Since you've given everyone the day off-

"No one should have a reason to come in here," Dr. Weir finished for him.

"Exactly."

Elizabeth smiled. "Good thinking, John."

"Why thank you very much."

John picked a jumper and they got settled in and talked for a while.

"I'm sorry I dragged you into this," Elizabeth said feeling guilty.

"Hey, what are you talking about?" John looked at her confused and waited for her to explain.

"I was just thinking that you could probably be relaxing right now in your room or doing something fun instead of hiding out with me."

"Elizabeth," John said placing his hand on hers. "There is no where else I'd want to be right now." John saw the doubt still on her face and continued. "In fact, I'm actually enjoying myself. A chance to annoy Caldwell, and McKay at the same time is a once in a lifetime opportunity." The Atlantis leader laughed at the comment and all her uncertainty had vanished. John took on a more serious tone and added, "I could also go as far as to say that I understand how you feel."

'What did he say? Does he really feel the same way that I do?' "What do you mean?"

"I feel a lot of stress in my job as well and sometimes I wish I could just make the questions people ask me and all the paper work go away."

'What?' Elizabeth looked at him shocked. "I never knew you felt that way." 'He always looks so composed and relaxed all the time. I had no idea.'

"Don't get me wrong. I love my job. I mean to be the head military leader is a dream come true for me. I never thought I would achieve a job that is so important and meaningful. It's just that the numerous amounts of paper work and questions can get stressful."

"Wow."

"What?"

"I thought that I was the only one that has to deal with so many things."

John shook his head. "You're not alone. If that is any comfort to you."

"Oh, it is comforting."

"I want you to know that if you ever need anyone to talk to, you can talk to me."

"I'll take you up on that sometime."

A few seconds of silence went by.

"Well," John said leaning backward while he folded his arms above his head. "We have hours left to kill. Why don't we make ourselves more comfortable?"

"I like the sound of that," she yawned, as she laid her head on his shoulder.

'Yep, being here with John is better then being stuck in a meeting or answering questions.' She sighed contently.

"John…"

"Hm?"

"I'm glad I get to spend this time with you."

"I'm glad too."

They curled up on the floor of the jumper and soon they were fast asleep.

Soon after the two of them had fallen asleep, two figures approached the puddle jumper.

"Why do you need me to come with you?" Major Lorne was asking McKay.

Rodney fiddled with the different wires in his hands and gave the Major an impatient look.

"If I remember correctly, you volunteered to help me earlier."

"Yeah, to help you find the Colonel and Dr. Weir."

"Since we can't seem to find them and your not busy then you can help me."

Major Lorne gave up the argument and followed McKay to the jumper.

"What am I helping you do anyway…." His voice trailed off when he saw the scientist stop in front of him.

McKay's eyes were as wide as saucers as he looked on at the two in the jumper. The Major was equally surprised but recovered fast enough to laugh at the expression on his face.

Rodney cleared his throat before speaking. "Uh…so this is where these two have been hiding. I should wake them up and tell them we've been looking everywhere for them."

"No, McKay," Lorne said. "Ever stop to think that they didn't want to be found?"

The scientist sighed in defeat. "I guess you're right. What I have to say can wait until the morning."

He and the Major left the peaceful leaders to their dreams and they headed over to another ship to make the necessary adjustments.

McKay shook his head as they walked away. 'Maybe everyone needs to escape sometime.'

The End!

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