Chapter 3: Dr Carson Beckett
Secrets
He sat back in his chair and smiled. He had a talk with Teyla a moment ago and was giving himself a good pat on the back about the way he had handled the situation. Lt. Colonel Sheppard had come to see him earlier in the day. This was nothing out of the ordinary. In fact it did not worry Carson any more to see the military commander in the infirmary. He was there so often the nurses always kept one bed free just for him!
He had thought the Colonel was after some pain killers or just something to help him sleep, but when he started talking about a Pap exam, Carson thought the stress had finally gotten to him. It was only at the end of the conversation he realised that he was not talking about himself but was talking about Teyla! Carson was indeed surprised to say the least, usually men run a mile when it comes to women's 'personal' problems. He had asked the good Doctor to talk to Teyla about having a Pap smear. He wasn't sure how he was going to explain to Teyla why it was now necessary for her to have one let alone telling her what it was.
Carson had just informed him to bring Teyla to the infirmary and he would do the rest. This issue was obviously bothering John because he had hugged Carson just before he left.
He had spoken to Teyla in his office. The poor girl was frightened out of her wits! When Carson had mentioned 'sexually active' she thought he was referring to her Wraith gene and some kind of mutated activation! He physically had to stop Teyla from running out of the room and reassure her it was not that at all.
They had a long talk, and in the end Teyla expressed her gratitude in the usual Athosian way by embracing and connecting her forehead with Carson.
Teyla walked out of the infirmary felling a lot more relaxed and calm. She initially had been very worried when John had led her by the hand to the infirmary, but now she realised why, and was truly appreciative for the kind and considerate men in her life.
As she turned the corridor she noticed the Atlantis bulletin board. Someone had left a message for her.
TEYLA EMMAGAN
Meet me on the balcony
On the second level
Come alone.
TBC