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Chapter Three: Doctor's Visit

As far as Carson Beckett knew, it was a pretty normal day. There had been a few bumps, burns, and bruises, but all in all it had been a pretty boring day. That is until he heard a child's voice.

"I don't like doctors. They're mean and they give shots."

Carson looked toward the doorway, slightly confused. Major Sheppard's team, minus Major Sheppard, entered followed by Elizabeth and a small boy.

"Well hello there lad. I'm Dr. Beckett. What's your name?" Carson asked, squatting down to the child's level.

"My name is John Sheppard," the boy answered, eyeing Carson warily.

Carson jerked his head up so fast, he almost fell over. His eyes gave a questioning glance at Weir and company as he sank down to the child's level again.

"How old are son?" Carson asked.

John looked at Elizabeth, as if asking her if it was safe to talk to him. He really wasn't found of doctors.

"It's okay John. You can tell him. Dr. Beckett is really nice," Elizabeth said, still trying to keep herself calm. Some weird things had happened around Atlantis before, but this definitely topped them all.

"I'm five. Where am I? Where's my dad?" John asked, looking at them all intently,

"I'm not sure. But we will find him, okay?" Elizabeth said confidently.

Carson looked at Elizabeth and motioned for her to talk to him in quiet. He was curious to know what had happened. As they slipped away, John suddenly ran after them.

"Wait! Where are you going?"

"It's okay, we'll be right back. We will even stay where you can see us. Just stay with the others. If you ask, they may play a game with you. Just don't ask that man in the blue, his name is Rodney and he can be mean sometimes," Elizabeth said smirking.

"I know. He carried me back from the big puddle," John said, wrinkling his nose as he remembered back. He then ran back and joined the group, staying far away from Rodney.

"What happened? He was fine this morning when I checked him. You realize I will need to take some tests. He's not going to be happy," Carson stated.

"We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. From what the team told me, it seems that Major Sheppard sat on a devise that looked like a chair. There was a bright light and then, well, he was a child. What is strange is that his mental state has decreased as well."

"Aye, that is a major concern for me. I guess what is next is the tests. You seem to be the one he has latched onto. Want to help?" Carson asked.

"Sure."

And with that they turned to watch John play rock – paper – scissors with everyone, including Rodney.

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