Nyrocat: I always try to update as quickly as possible. I know I hate waiting for someone else to do the same. The story is more or less complete. The only problem is finding time to type it all out. Thanks for reviewing again! It mad my day!

Szhismine: Thanks so much! More is here!

Mistress Desdemona: To further elaborate on my earlier reply, I'd like to say that I appreciate the review, but I believe you are wrong on many points. The story is not moving toward Mary Sue territory. Often in the setup for a lot of stories (especially a lot that I write) there is a character that seems too good to be true. Well, that's exactly what Jeanie is. I won't elaborate on that much more so that I don't ruin any part of the story, but Jeanie is very much a flawed character. She is no more Mary Sue than Teyla. Remember, the story is just beginning. I'm glad your asking yourself all of those questions, though. All I can say now is that all of the answers will be revealed soon enough.

Now, enjoy chapter 4!

Chapter 4

Still fuming from the argument, Jeanie stormed blindly around a corner, straight into another body.

"Oh. Sorry," Jeanie said dismissively, not bothering to look up to see whom she had collided with, and continued on her way.

"It is alright...Jeanie, isn't it?" answered a soft female voice.

At the mention of her name, the blonde halted her steps and turned to face the other woman. She was more or the same height as Jeanie, but that was where the similarities ended. The other woman's hair, eyes, and skin were all different shades of brown. She wore beautiful earth-tone clothes that were like nothing Jeanie had ever seen before, and carried herself proudly - perfectly poised. In fact, Jeanie observed that the woman she was facing was her complete opposite in appearance.

"Uh, yes," Jeanie tried to put on a kind face for the stranger. "Jeanie Wright. Dr. Jeanie Wright."

"It is a pleasure to meet you. I am Teyla Emmagen," The woman introduced.

"Oh, I remember you now. Earlier in Dr. Weir's office. I saw you there," Jeanie thought aloud.

"Yes, I was there," Teyla responded. This was immediately followed by an uncomfortable silence.

"So, where were you heading? Jeanie decided to break the silence. "Ya know, before-"

She made a crashing motion with her hands. Teyla smiled.

"To my quarters," she responded.

"Oh. Well, I'll leave you to that then," Jeanie waved her hand once while turning back in the direction she had previously been heading in.

"Dr. Wright?" Teyla's voice stopped her once again, and Jeanie once more turned to face her. "Perhaps you would llike to join me? I have no real plans for tonight, and perhaps we could get to know each other better." It was Jeanie's turn to smile this time. After all, she had no friends on Atlantis to speak of, and it was nice to see a friendly face here that had no ulterior motives.

"Sure. Yeah. I'd like that. Lead the way."

"And so, seeing the forthcoming danger, he once again activated the device. Then, without hesitation, he walked into the darkness and threw the generator into the Stargate in just enough time to save us all," Teyla finished her story in as much excitement as she always used to tell the Athosian children.

"No way," Jeanie smiled. "Not my brother. The Rodney McKay I know would have headed for the hills and yelled his good luck over his shoulder as he ran." Teyla laughed at this. Both women had been sitting across from each other, Indian style, on Teyla's bed for a good hour as Teyla told Jeanie stories of their adventures in and out of Atlantis.

Yes, perhaps long ago he may have. However, Rodney has changed during his time in this galaxy. He is strong, very brave, kinder and more relaxed around others, and has friends whom he cares for greatly."

"I don't know. He didn't seem that different to me. I thought after his message maybe he'd..." Jeanie let the sentence hang open and sighed. Teyla's smile saddened slightly.

"Perhaps you are merely viewing his attitude in the wrong light," the Athosian suggested. Jeanie raised an eyebrow.

"How so?" the blonde asked. Teyla looked thoughtful.

"I only mean that his behavior may not be for the reasons of spite and anger that you believe them to be. Maybe he is not afraid for himself, but for you." Jeanie's expression changed to slight shock at Teyla's words.

"I, uh...I guess I never thought of it like that. I'm just so use to...Do you think he'd really...I don't know, Teyla. You don't know him like I do. It's been a long time since anyone would describe him the way you just did," Jeanie stuttered her response.

"There is no question that I cannot know him as you do, but neither do you know him as I do. And I believe he would do anything to protect his sister from harm. Perhaps that is why he never mentioned you to us before. It is a dangerous way of life we live here in Atlantis. If I were blessed with a sister, I dare say I would not be happy if she made the decision to be here if she had the choice," Teyla told her sincerely.

"But would you let her stay? Ya know, if she had a choice?" Jeanie questioned. Teyla sighed.

"Yes. In the end, the choice would be her's. Questioning the decision would only result in hate and anger. But I do not have a sister, and I cannot make Rodney's choices for him. You must know in your heart what it is that you want and feel is right, and if he loves you as much as I believe he does, he will except your decision in time." Jeanie nodded slowly as she absorbed these words then smiled at her new friend with the sudden urge to change the subject quickly.

"So, what do you guys do for fun around here?"

Teyla started at the change of subject for a moment before grinning mischievously.

End chapter 4! A short chapter, but still an important one. I hope you liked it! As I always ask, please keep reviewing! I do love it so! In the next chapter, Jeanie begins to make herself at home...