A/N: Chapter 3 Beta'd by Angw

As I watch this the memories flood into me. Childhood memories of being with my parents. High school memories of my first crush, being on the football team. Memories of my military training. Finally, it all culminates. I remember what this game was all about.

As the team celebrates, I jump for joy. That was a Hail Mary... this expedition is the biggest Hail Mary in history. I smile broadly, thankful that I can remember everything. "Hail Mary." I said, pointing at the screen. "That was a Hail Mary!"

XXX

Teyla smiled at the memory. John had explained football to her while her people were still in the city. He had then proceeded to bond with the Athosians like no member of the expedition had. He had told the children bedtime stories, about strange people with knives and hockey masks. He had also taught them how to play his beloved game.

She looked at him to catch him staring at her. She gazed up into his eyes and realized that he was remembering everything. All of the events were replaying in his mind. She leaned on his shoulder and his arm wrapped comfortably around her arm.

"Got any other movies?" John asked, hopeful.

Rodney rolled his eyes, then tapped his radio. "Zelenka, got any good movies?" A pause. "Fine, that'll do."

"I take it you remember a lot more now then you did before?" Elizabeth asked.

"Yes." John replied. "Some of it's still kinda fuzzy, but I remember it all."

"You know... you should introduce Teyla to a chick flick."

John thought for a second, trying to remember what a chick flick was. When he did, a look of horror replaced the look of joy from his face. "No way! Absolutely no way I'm ever sitting through one of those movies!"

"John, what is a chick flick?" Teyla asked, too innocently.

If looks could kill, then the look John gave Elizabeth was lethal. Elizabeth smugly sat down on the couch. "I wonder what it is that Zelenka is sending up?"

XXX

No surprise, Elizabeth had planned it with Zelenka. Rodney hadn't stayed past the opening credits. John would've left it Teyla would've let him, but there was no escaping her grasp. Unfortunately, half way through the movie, John was snoring quietly. His head was against Teyla, his hand unconsciously still around her.

Teyla mercifully let him sleep. She however, was completely engaged in the movie. If Elizabeth didn't know better, she would've thought Teyla hadn't even noticed John was asleep. As the ending credits rolled, Teyla gently woke John up.

"So what, did they finally get together?" He asked, completely in the dark as to what had happened, but guessing based on the movie.

"Yes John." Teyla replied. "Are you truly so tired?"

"No, just bored. Next time it's an action movie." He stood up, gently letting go of Teyla. "Now, I remember having a room. Where is it?"

Teyla led him to his former quarters. Some of his stuff had been packed up, but not all of it. It was partially because no one wanted to be reminded that he had been dead, the other part was that there was more important things to do.

John retrieved his guitar from the corner. "Did I ever tell you I could play this?" He said, glancing at Teyla.

"I believe you mentioned it, but I have never seen you play it?"

John smiled. "Okay, then let me squawk out a few notes." In all reality, it was a hobby of his, not something he did well. He made some strange noises but managed to make some limited music. To his credit, Teyla seemed to be enjoying herself immensely. At the very least she was smiling.

"I assume you practice this as much as you practice what I teach you?" Teyla asked.

"Oh yeah..." John hid a sly smile, memories coming back. "Just that I enjoy sparring with you way too much."

"I agree."

"Speaking of which, we should do some of that." John said, setting the guitar down.

"I will change and meet you there." Teyla said turning to leave.

John's hands shot out, pulling her down into his lap on the bed. "Later." He gently set her into a more comfortable position. "I believe we were planning on doing something before I was so rudely killed."

"You mean become married?" Teyla asked, her arms gracefully wrapping themselves around his torso.

"There's that." He admitted. "But that can wait too, it's time I fulfilled a promise to you." He pulled her closer and kissed her.

He wasn't intending for the first kiss to be this passionate, but he had underestimated just how much Teyla had missed him, and how much pain his death had caused. She wouldn't let go. For that matter, neither would he.

XXX

I never let go of her. I remember that now. That's why I'm back here. I'm not sure if this is a gift or a curse, but I can't say I'm not happy. I'm reunited with my friends, and I'm pouring out my love for Teyla.

To be honest, I'm not sure if I deserved to come back. Basically, I've cheated death. How many others have just died? How was I capable of this? Maybe it's from knowing an ancient who was finally released from her thousands of years of punishment. Maybe it's just who I am.

I know I can't expect to ever do something like this again, frankly I never want to leave this place. I'm home... as in my true home. I may be from Earth but it will never be home again. Atlantis is home. The Pegasus galaxy is my home.

Home is where my heart is, and she's right next to me. I've been through death, pain, and rebirth... but so has she. I've been given a second chance, and now it's time to make good on that promise.