Chapter 3

"You know Paige I'm seriously considering taking Carson's gene therpy.At least then I would be able to fly myself over to the main land to collect samples.Dr Weir has informed me this morning that she regrets 'there are no pilots available at this time'. This is going to set my experiments back days but there's nothing I can do about it now is there?" Helen sighed as she looked over at her friend.

Paige Ashby was still in a coma but there had been a change in her condition though. Yesterday while Helen was explaining her latest experiment, Paige had moved her hand, only a fraction but she'd moved it none the less. She'd immediately called Carson over, who had checked Paige's vitals, then had ordered a new CAT scan and MRI along with a battery of blood tests. They were still waiting for most of them to come back but the CAT scan had indicated increased brain activity which Helen had taken as a good thing.

Helen sighed again looking over at the clock, noting the time. "Well I had better be going " she said getting to her feet. "really need to finish those experiments I told you about but I'll be back later"

As she got to the infirmary door Carson walked over "You know I could fly you over to the main land if you like"

Helen looked at him in surprise "Sorry I didn't mean to eavesdrop but I was passing and I heard you talking"

"That's ok"

"I'd be able to take the morning off tomorrow if that would suit you"

Helen was silent for a moment as she thought about the past few weeks. She'd spent quite a lot of time around Carson and had found out that they had a lot more in common then she had first thought but she still hadn't had the guts to say anything about how she felt. It was mainly due also to the fact that they never seemed to be totally alone, but they would be, both on the way there as well as on the way back, so maybe she could flirt a little, then gauge his reaction.

"That would be great. I can go and ask Dr Weir about it now." And with that she left the infirmary, heading straight for the control room,

Helen left Dr Weir's office ten minutes later feeling both happy and annoyed at the same time, because no sooner had she started to ask Dr Weir for the use of a puddle jumper, had Teyla arrived and upon hearing Helen's request had asked if she wouldn't mind some company to which she'd agreed not being able to find a reason to say no. So once again she wouldn't get to be alone with Dr Carson Beckett.

Early the next morning, Helen arrived in the jumper bay to find Carson in their jumper 2, going over some last minutes checks with one of the technicians

"Good morning" he said as she walked inside and started to stow her equipment.

"Morning "she yawned back "Oh by the way did Dr Weir tell you Teyla would be joining us today?"

"No Teyla informed me herself last night,I bumped into her in the commissary, she should be here soon"

Carson noticed a look of annoyance cross her face for a split second at the mention of Teyla's inclusion, which intrigued him, making him smile before turning back to the technician

"Good morning Dr McCoy, Dr Beckett, how are you today?" Teyla's voice sounded as she entered the puddle jumper carrying her backpack.

"Fine" came the reply

"Well all the pre-flight checks are finished so we can leave as soon as everyone's ready" Carson replied looking over at Helen.

"Well I'm ready, Teyla you ready, good then shall we be off"

Carson nodded then headed for his seat while Helen took the co-pilots and Teyla the one behind her. As soon as they were all seated, Carson radioed the control room for clearance then powered up the jumper, raising it out of the dark jumper bay toward the daylight. Everyone was silent as they flew over the ocean and Teyla couldn't help smiling to herself as she watched Carson look over at Helen then back to the ocean the she herself mimic it, when would they realise how each other felt?

"Helen, how is your friend Paige any change?" Teyla asked breaking the silence.

"She's ok I suppose. She moved her hand the other day, I'm hoping its sign she'll wake up soon"

"Is that likely Dr Beckett?"

"Well any movement is a good sign, the last CAT scan was promising and when the blood work and MRI results come back we'll know more but it is a good sign"

"I hope so" Helen muttered as she looked out of the main window spotting the main land straight ahead. "We're here" she sounded as Carson began his decent toward the landing site.

Once they'd landed, Carson powered down and secured the jumper, while Teyla grabbed her pack then helped Helen unpack her equipment before heading toward the village. When they arrived ten minutes later they were greeted by Halling who welcomed them openly then escorted Helen off to meet the person who would be helping her that day, while Teyla and Carson went to check up on some children he'd treated months before.Halling joined them moments later asking to speak to Teyla

"Do you mind?" she asked Carson

"Of course not lass, you go I'll be fine here" so Teyla departed with Halling, leaving Carson examining a small child.

Once they were far enough away for Carson not to hear Halling spoke "Teyla your message was most strange, how is it you know the three of you will not be able to leave?"

"I will explain tonight at dinner but for now I need you to organise a place for the two doctors to stay, perhaps Jolie and Deagan's dwelling, are they not away hunting?"

"Yes for the next two days, they are married as you know and their tent only has one sleeping area, surely they would require separate tents?"

Teyla smiled "Normally yes but as you will see when they are together, they care deeply for each other but are too afraid to admit it. So they need a little help, Jolie and Deagan's tent will be perfect. Now I need to be off, I have to ensure we can't leave" and with that Teyla bowed her head then departed, heading back toward the jumper.

Helen looked at her watch, to discover that she'd been out collecting samples for the past two hours.Tamita had helped immensely showing her a few plants that weren't even on her list but would be helpful in her experiments, plus Tamita had told her of some very interesting uses for some of the listed plants that Helen had been intrigued at and wanted to explore in greater detail but had decided that was for another time.

"Well I think that's all I need for now but when I come to visit again, would we be able to talk further, especially about some of those applications for Bela Dona, sorry the plant you call dark lady." Helen said closing her sample cases then rising to her feet.

Tamita smiled at her replying "Of course I would be happy to share my knowledge with you. Now if you'd just follow me I know a shorter route back to the village" and after bowing she headed toward the nearby woods.

The women arrived back at the village in no time at all and Helen thanked Tamita then went to find Carson and Teyla,whom she found a few minutes later sitting with Halling outside his tent.

"Dr McCoy please join us" he said standing and indicating to the seat next to Carson

"I trust Tamita was helpful?"

"Yes extremely thank you" Helen replied sitting down "just to let you know I'm all done with my samples, so we can leave at any time."

"Halling has just invited us to join them in their midday meal" Teyla informed her.

"That would be lovely, oh as long as it's ok with you Dr Beckett, but don't you need to get back to Atlantis" Helen asked looking over at Carson.

"Well I'm sure they can cope without me for a wee while longer, so we can stay and besides Dr Weir is always telling me I don't get enough free time, so it would be a pleasure to join you Halling,thank you for offering."

All through the meal Helen kept glancing at Carson, watching what he was doing, trying to work out what he was thinking. He had seemed different some how when she'd returned to the village, more relaxed and she liked this side of him. As she continued looking at him he turned his head to look straight at her. Helen felt her face turn beetroot and quickly looked away, suddenly becoming very interested in her food. A second later she heard Carson chuckle which caused her to look up only to find him still looking at her with a big smile on his face. Feeling suddenly very hot and flustered Helen rose to her feet, then quickly walked away back toward the jumper landing site.Teyla who had seen this exchange followed Helen, catching up with her a few paces outside the village." Are you ok?"

"Yes I'm fine. I just wanted to take a walk"

Teyla smiled to herself, nodding her understanding then turned, making her way back toward the centre of the village.

Half an hour later Helen returned and after collecting her equipment then meeting up with Teyla and Carson, headed toward the puddle jumper, accompanied by Halling,who wished them a safe journey before returning to the village

Once they were all seated, Carson went to power up the jumper but nothing happened. He tried again getting the same result.

"I think we have a wee bit of a problem. The jumper won't power up"

"Sorry, did you say we have no power but all you need to do is touch the control panel don't you?" Helen said leaving her seat, moving over to where Carson was sitting

"Aye that's what normally happens but look" he replied placing his hands on the panel and showing her

"Isn't there anything you can do to fix it?" Carson shook his head

"I'm not an engineer, we'll have to radio Atlantis and get someone to come and pick us up and have a look at the jumper"

"I will go and inform Halling of what has happened, while you radio Atlantis" Teyla said as she walked toward the rear hatch, opening it.

"Ok we'll call you when we have news." Helen shouted after her.

"You really need to calm down" Carson said getting no response as he watched Dr McCoy pace back and forth in front of the puddle jumper, muttering to herself.

"Helen?" he tried again but still no answer, so finally he shouted "Dr McCoy stop!"

"What!" Helen shouted back pausing in mid stride, looking straight at him.

"I said you need to calm down, its nobody's fault that there's no one available to come and get us. I'm sure Halling will be able to put us up for the night, if not we can always stay here." Carson said calmly trying to keep Helen from going off on one again.

Helen was silent for a second trying to find her inner calm but having been told not 5 minutes ago by Dr Weir that they were stranded on the main land for the night was making that very difficult "I understand, I do it's just so annoying" she said heading back toward the rear hatch. "Oh can you radio Teyla for me, tell her what's going on and see if she can ask Halling about accommodation"

"Of course, not a problem"

Helen entered the puddle jumper still quite angry but calmer than before and after massaging her temples to stop her on coming headache began to go through her sample cases ,checking to make sure they would be all right overnight.

Teyla arrived 10 minutes later to inform then that Halling was happy to offer them shelter for the night. So Helen re-stowed her equipment and samples then grabbed her backpack, following Carson and Teyla back to the village. They were greeted by Halling as they arrived.

"Welcome again.Teyla, Charin has said you can stay with her." Teyla nodded at this and headed off in the direction of Charin's tent.

Halling then turned to Carson and Helen saying "if you would please follow me I'll show you where you'll be staying"

The two doctors nodded following in silence but that changed when they stepped inside their tent." There's only one bed!" Helen yelled looking around

"Yes the married couple that normally live here are off on a hunting trip "Halling replied calmly.

"But, but" Helen began then looked over at Carson to see him smiling and stopped

"This is fine Halling thank you" Carson said causing the athoisan to bow then leave

"Why did you do that? There's only one bed, what are we going to do?"

"Don't worry we'll sort something out, there's enough room for both of us in the tent, why don't you head back to the jumper and grab a couple of sleeping bags. I'll sort out things here ok"

"Ok" Helen said not knowing why as she headed for the tent opening and exiting. As she started to walk toward the landing site she spotted Teyla heading out of the village, thinking no more about it she carried on. Once she'd arrived she quickly entered looking around for the sleeping bags and upon finding them left, starting back for the village. As she neared the outskirts she heard what she thought was Dr Weir's voice but it couldn't be she was back on Atlantis.

"Teyla, how is it going, is everything running according to plan?"

"It seems so Halling is just showing them their quarters now, I don't think they suspect anything, Dr McCoy is a little angry but Dr Beckett seems to be handling it. I will speak to you again should anything happen, Teyla out".

Quickly Helen darted behind a nearby tree as Teyla walked past. What the hell was going on? What plan were they talking about? She didn't know but she was going to find out. So after jogging back to the village she headed for their tent. When she entered she saw that Carson had moved the bed over in order to make a little more room 'that's so nice' she thought as she put down the sleeping bags and went back outside to find him talking to Halling " I got the sleeping bags" she said as she approached them

Carson turned when he heard her voice and smiled "Ok, shall we sort them out then, if you'll excuse us Halling"

"Of course, I will see you at evening meal" he replied bowing his head before leaving

Helen walked back to their tent in silence, debating whether to tell Carson about what she'd heard but what had she really heard, nothing, well nothing concrete so she decided to keep quiet for now

"I see you moved the place round a little, thank you"

"No problem lets get the sleeping bags laid out ok"

They spent the next 10 minutes laying out their sleeping bags and making the tent a little for cosy for them. When they'd finished Helen walked over to the tent opening and stood looking out.

"What you doing?" Carson asked coming up behind her

"Nothing just thinking" Helen replied. Suddenly she spun round to lokk at him as she remembered her dream "I got to go I'll be back in time for dinner" she said before walking out of the tent as quickly as she could til she got to the edge of the village then began to run.

Helen ran for what seemed like hours when suddenly she stopped, that had been too weird, it was her dream, her standing looking out into the night thinking and him coming up behind her. God what was she going to do, she couldn't stay in that tent with him, she was bond to say something. She'd have to stay in the puddle jumper that was the only solution.

"Atlantis this is Teyla, can I speak to Dr Weir please?"

"Ok, patching you through now," came the reply before Elizabeth's voice sounded.

"Teyla, hello has something happened?"

"Yes but not in a good way.Dr McCoy just returned to the village and has announced she is going to stay in the puddle jumper overnight, what do we do?"

There was silence for a second "the only thing is to disable the jumper further, make it so she can't stay there. I'll get back to you in 20 minutes with how, Elizabeth out."

Teyla walked back to Charin's tent where she was greeted with a smile and hug

"Teyla you look troubled, what is the matter?"

"Nothing really, it is doctors' McCoy and Beckett"

"Ah yes I have noticed their affection for one another but why is that a problem?"

"Their affection is not the problem, it is the fact that they have not told each other of that affection. That is why I'm here today, Dr Weir and several of their friends have decided they need to confront those feelings but the plan is not working but Dr Weir is coming up with a new one."

"Teyla my dear you can not force people to admit something they are not ready to do"

"I know we are just trying to get them to spend time together away from work as well as Atlantis. But now Helen, Dr McCoy had informed me she will be staying in the puddle jumper and not at Jolie and Deagan's"

Charin smiled to herself as she moved over to the pot simmering away in the corner "may be if I were to have a talk to her"

"No they are unaware that this is happening, the reason we are stranded is part of the plan, so please don't Charin"

"Ok Teyla I understand and I believe you are looking out for your friends' interests but be careful."

Helen was making her way back to the puddle jumper when she saw Teyla walk in the rear hatch speaking into her radio. Silently she crept toward the opening trying to hear who she was talking to

"Ok I am standing in front of the panel, now what do I do?"

"You need to open it and locate the crystal disc 4 no 5 from the left" Rodney's voice sounded in the silence.

"I have found it "

"Good now remove it carefully, turn it round then replace it"

Teyla slowly removed the crystal then after turning it round replaced it, there was a low humming then silence.

"It is done" Teyla said into the radio.

"God that should have cut all power to the lights and heating, try it"

Teyla touched the panel to her left trying the lights and when nothing happened she radioed back "It has worked Dr McKay"

"Well done Teyla, now get back to the village but don't say anything about the jumper, let Helen discover it herself then it will look like her decision to return and share with Carson. It could go a long way toward getting them together" Elizabeth's voices echoed over the radio

Helen was stunned, this had all been a set up.Teyla, Elizabeth and god knows how many others had set her and Carson up. She was knocked back to reality when she heard Teyla close the panel and move toward the exit. Quickly she sprinted round to the other side of the jumper hiding then watched as Teyla waked back toward the village.

Helen turned her back to the jumper and slid down the side til she was sitting on the grass. This whole stranded thing had been a set up.Dr Weir had lied about no one being able to come and get them, was Carson in on it she wandered for a split second then remembered Teyla saying that they didn't suspect anything so quickly dismissed it, No it was just Teyla and Dr Weir that had set them up,she was sure so what was she going to do about it. Well first off she was going to tell Carson then take it from there.

So reluctantly she got to her feet and started back, when she entered the tent she found Carson sitting on the bed looking through his back pack."Oh hello lass, Teyla's just told me you're going to stay in the jumper, you don't have to do that you know I always can." He said going to get to his feet

"Carson listen, we've been set up.Teyla just disabled the jumpers heat and lighting and I'm pretty sure she's responsible for us not being able to leave too."

"What are you talking about, why would Teyla do something like that?" Carson asked as he did get up and approach her.

"She's in it with Dr Weir, I heard them talking on the radio and Rodney just instructed her how to fix the lighting etc and you want to know the reason why?"

"Yes I do"

"Us" Helen whispered

"Us, what has all this got to do with us?"

"Well it seems their playing matchmaker" Helen said almost too quiet for him to hear

Carson was quiet for a second before replying "But why, it's not as if you feel anything for me in that way is it?"

By now Helen had turned to face the exit ready to leave but stopped "Well actually I do" she said as she went to leave but was stopped by Carson placing his hand on her shoulder

"Helen" he said softly trying to turn her to face him.

"Don't"

"Helen, turn round, look at me"

"I can't Carson I need to go I shouldn't have said anything" again she tried to leave

"But I have something I want to say." He replied succeeding in turning her to face him but still she wouldn't look at him, so he placed a finger under her chin raising her head until he was looking into her eyes

"Just so you know I feel the same way about you too lass" and before she could say anything Carson bent his head and kissed her

Helen was stunned for a split second before wrapping her arms around his neck and deepening their kiss. Minutes later they parted breathing heaverly, smiling at each other.

"Wow" Helen sighed

"Aye" he replied, moving to kiss her again

"Wait Carson we need to stop"

"Why?"

"It just occurred to me, it worked perhaps not how it was supposed to but none the less their plan worked. But they shouldn't have set us up in the first place. I think they need to be taught not to interfere." She said as she started pacing again only this time Carson didn't hesitate as he moved in to stop her.

"What are you going on about love?"

"Teyla and Dr Weir, they went to great lengths to keep us here, disabling the jumper and everything but what would they do if it looked like the plan had back fired"

"I don't know. How are we going to convince them it went wrong though? I don't think I can act as if I hate you or anything,not now I know how you feel" Carson said as he sat down on the bed.

"Ok then how about it looks like I hate you, we could have an argument about something, maybe to do with Paige then I can slap you or something and head back for the jumper."

Carson looked as if he wasn't sure "It would only be for a few days, a week at the most just til Teyla and Dr Weir have learnt a lesson then we can come clean. What do you say shall we try?"

"Well if you think you can pull it off, let's go for it"

"Yes" Helen said kissing him.

"Hey stop that you're supposed to hate me remember"

Helen just smiled at him as she walked over to the tent opening "Now remember follow my lead at dinner " and with that she blow him a kiss and left, going to see if she could speak to Tamita before dinner.

A couple of hours later Teyla came to get them for dinner to find the tent very quiet.What she found upon entering was Helen was seating in the corner typing away on her laptop while Carson was sitting on the bed tapping away on his PDA "Halling has just old me the meal is ready, so if you'd follow me"

As they sat down to eat Helen winked at Carson before saying "Dr Beckett when the rest of Paige's tests come back can you call me please cause I think they're going to show she's waking up don't you think? "

"Of course I'll call you, but I don't really know if they will show much" he replied after looking at her, realising what she was doing

"But you do think that she will wake up soon, she moved her hand that's got to be a sign surely?"

"I know I said that any movement was promising but she may not woke up for months yet if at all, also her movement may have been just a reflex action"

"But if you thought that, why order all those tests" Helen asked slightly bemused

"It standard procdure,alsoIwas trying to make you feel a littlebetter, give you some hope. You've been coming into the infirmary everyday for weeks sitting with her, talking to her"

"I know and each time I asked you about her progress you were positive what changed?"

"Nothing my opinion has always been the same I"

"You think she's never going to wake up don't you!" Helen interrupted him yelling

"Well answer me!"

"It's a possibility, one you need to face, Dr McCoy, your friend may never wake up"

By this time both doctor's were on their feet, face to face

"So you've been lying to me all this time, telling me we're making progress with her?"

"Not lying exactly, as I said just making you feel better" he replied calmly

All the time Helen had been yelling at him he hadn't raised his voice knowing it would help sell the fact that Helen would then hate him.

"But, but" Helen started then stopped, breathing in before continuing "That's beside the point. I trusted you and you lied to me .I hate you" and with that she raised her hand, slapping him before storming off toward the puddle jumper.

Carson stood still for a second, surprised at the force of the slap she'd given him, almost believing it was real himself until he noticed a little jiggling of her shoulders as she stormed off. She was laughing. He looked around to find Teyla along with everyone else looking at him with shocked expressions "Sorry, if you'll excuse me" he said before turning and heading for his tent.

Teyla was in shock, what just happened their plan was to bring them closer but instead they'd created hate. Quickly she got to her feet and went after Dr McCoy hoping she could some how rectify the situation.

Knowing Teyla was bond to follow her Helen had slowed down enough to let her catch up with her just before the jumper. "Helen are you ok?" Teyla asked placing her hand on Helen's shoulder

"No he lied to me .I hate him, he think's Paige is never going to wake up but she has to, she's the only real friend I have." Helen sobbed, leaning against Teyla.

"Now, now calm yourself. I'm sure he believes your friend will awaken, please come back to the village and we can talk further"

"I can't, not yet. I'll be ok I just need some alone time right now ok?"

"Ok" Teyla said as she watched Helen disappear into the jumper before turning to return to the village

Once inside Helen waited a couple of minutes giving Teyla time to get out of ear shot before grabbing her radio and after changing to the agreed channel quickly activated the microphone "Carson are you there it's Helen over"

A second passed before "Of course, how did it go, was Teyla convinced?"

"Yes very. She wanted me to come back with her but I said I needed alone time, are you ok I didn't hit you too hard did I?"

"A little, but not to worry I'll live"

"Sorry, got a little carried away. I'd better go Teyla should be getting back to the village in a minute and I'm sure she'll be paying you a visit. So play nice and I'll see you in about an hour" and with that she clicked off then switched back to the regular channel.

Helen had been right no sooner had Teyla made it back to the village had she headed for Carson's tent and he played his part to the hilt. Being understanding and trying to explain what had happened convincing Teyla that he was genuinely hurt but still worried about Helen that she left 20 minutes later satisfied she'd done all she could

Helen crept into the village half an hour later, making sure she wasn't seen before heading to Carson's tent where she found him laying on the bed in his sleeping bag reading.

"What you reading?" she said as she entered causing him to jump, dropping the book

"Nothing, hey you need to be careful Teyla was here again to say goodnight. I swear she's checking up on me, anyway come here" he said sitting up, motioning her forward

"Ok but only for a minute, I've just come to say goodnight before I go and find Teyla to tell her about the jumper's lights etc and ask if I can stay with her and Charin." Helen replied as she sat down, the next thing she knew he'd wrapped his arms around her and was kissing her

"Carson stop or this plan of ours will be over before it starts" she managed to get out before he kissed her again

"Ok" he replied letting go of her looking hurt

"Hey it won't be for long, once we get back to Atlantis, Dr Weir and the others will see how angry I am, and then feel guilty then we can come clean ok? Besides it will be fun to sneak around for a few days"

"Ok but I know I'm going to find it difficult not to touch or kiss you in public but you know I kind of like the idea of sneaking around" he said kissing her again.

Helen wanted to protest but found she couldn't and it wasn't until they heard a noise outside did they spring apart. Quickly Helen grabbed her sleeping bag and pack then headed for the opening

"Dr McCoy, your back" Halling said slightly surprised to see her leaving the tent

"Yes I came back to get my things, thankful Dr Beckett is asleep so I quickly retrieved them. Would you be able to show me to Charin's tent I need to speak to Teyla"

"Of course, this way" Halling replied leading her off toward the edge of the village.

As they arrived Teyla exited and upon seeing them said "Halling, Dr McCoy, evening." Then "It is good to see you back Helen"

"Evening Teyla, well it seems the jumper's lights and heating were affected by the power loss as well, so I was wondering if I could stay here with you and Charin?"

"Of course you can my dear, it is no problem, come in, come in" Charin said appearing next to Teyla in the tent opening.

Helen smiled at her then entered, moving far inside noting how big the interior was, despite all the things crammed into Charin's tent.

"Come, you can stay over here next to Teyla"

"Thank you Charin.I am very sorry for earlier, it's just Paige is a very good friend, and I so want her to wake up"

"I understand my dear but you shouldn't be hard on Dr Beckett, it sounds as though he was only trying to make you feel a little better. He wasn't trying to hurt you I'm sure. I believe he has the soul of a great healer" Charin's calming voice started to lull her to sleep as she sat beside the old athosian that she said "I know, it's just he lied, I thought I could trust him, I feel so betrayed "Helen had tried to keep up the hurt act but when she looked up knew Charin had figured something was up, so wasn't surprised when she said

"Teyla may I have a word with Dr McCoy alone?"

"If you wish Charin.Of course"

"Now" Charin said looking straight at her. "Are you going to tell me what is really going on?"

Helen bowed her head "Well you see Teyla set me and Carson up trying to get us together"

"Yes she told me and I did worn her that you may not have been ready"

"Oh no it worked, Carson and I told each other how we feel. But it happened because I overheard Teyla talking to Dr Weir .And even though it worked I believe they shouldn't have interefered,so I wanted to teach them a lesson, therefore I made it look as if I hate Carson for lying to me about my friends recovery. Am I a bad person?"

Charin was quiet for a few moments "Well I don't really agree with what you're doing and your not a bad person believe me, I understand your reasons"

"It's only for a few days I promise, just until they realise their mistake"

"Ok I will say nothing about it but on one condition that you return in a week's time so I may bless your partnership"

"That would be so lovely of course we will"

The rest of the evening passed quickly with Charin telling stories of the early years and what Teyla was like as a child

The next day Helen woke late and when she went looking for Teyla found her talking to Rodney who had come over on the jumper sent to collect them. Walking straight past them she entered the jumper and began unhooking her equipment cases ready to transfer them over when Rodney entered saying "Good morning. Well good news I can fix the jumper in no time at all so no need to move anything. Carson explained the problem and I surmised it was the main power buffer and of course I was right so you should be able to leave in about 30 minutes"

"Ok thank you Dr McKay" she replied walking back out, bumping into Carson

"Oh sorry" he said looking at her

She gave him a small smirk before quickly turning away not saying a word,then walked off toward the woods

Carson took this all in his stride knowing it was just an act

"So no change from last night?" Teyla asked as she came to a stop beside him

"No I wish I knew what to say to make it better"

True to his word plus knowing exactly what was wrong Rodney fixed the jumper in the allotted 30 minutes and instructed Carson, Teyla and Helen that they could leave. Everyone was silent as they entered and took their seats, Helen now sitting where Teyla had been and vise versa and no one spoke as the jumper lifted off, heading back over the ocean to Atlantis.

When they arrived back in the jumper bay Helen quickly unhooked her equipment and left heading toward her lab, where she dropped off everything before heading to her quarters or so it seemed because as soon as she could she headed for the nearest transporter, making for the jumper bay. Carson had just finished shutting everything down and was just leaving when suddenly he was dragged into a nearby room "Hey what" he started until he saw who it was "Well lass if you wanted me all you needed to do was call" he laughed before bringing his lips to hers

"God you don't know how much I wanted to do that this morning" she sighed as they parted " It's not even been a day, I never realised it would be this difficult and I know it was my idea to keep up the whole I hate you thing, hopefully it will only be for the next day or so. Anyway enough of that I'll try to come and see you tonight ok"

"Aye I'd like that. I'll give you the door code and I'll see you later then lass" and with that Helen quickly kissed him again before heading off to her quarters

(I Just want to state that I know nothing about how a Puddle Jumper works or if what I've written would disable the lights and heating but Ithoughtit sounded go.)