Carson Beckett circled over the camp in the Puddle Jumper and spotted a suitable landing site nearby.
"Here we go", he said to his two passengers. "Hold tight."
He hovered the Jumper over his chosen site and started to descend. They landed with a slight bump; he wasn't as good at landings as Colonel Sheppard was.
Carson let out a breath he hadn't realised he was holding, and flicked the controls that shut off the power and released the rear hatch. Teyla and Ronon stood up and hauled their rucksacks onto their backs.
"Thank you, Dr. Beckett." Teyla said, smiling at the doctor, who looked rather relieved to finally be on the ground.
"No problem, love." He smiled back. Would one of you be able to give me a hand with all of this?" He gestured at the medical equipment that McKay and Zelenka had reluctantly packed away earlier.
"I'll do it", Ronon said to Teyla. "You go see whoever it was you wanted to see."
"Thank you, Ronon." She replied, and made her way out of the Jumper.
A group of Athosians had already gathered around the spacecraft, and greeted Teyla, their leader, with warm smiles.
"Halling!" She called to her bearded friend. "It has been many days. It is wonderful to see you again. All of you." She beamed at them, and placing her hands on his shoulders, bowed her head towards him.
"And you, Teyla." He replied, bowing his head so it touched hers, in the traditional Athosian greeting. He stood up and smiled. "Come, Jinto and the other children have missed you. He gestured to his son, who was with a group of children at the opposite end of the camp, and she walked towards them, greeting each of her people as she went. Halling moved closer to the rear of the Jumper, and peered inside. "Good morning, Dr. Beckett."
"Good morning, Halling. How are you today?" replied the doctor cheerfully, hauling his medical kit onto his shoulders.
"I am well, thank you."
"And what of our expectant patient?" Carson said, walking our the back of the Jumper to meet the Athosian.
"Eryn is resting, for now. The others tell me that she was in some pain very early this morning."
"Right-o. We'd best be off then. Lead the way." Carson said, before remembering that Ronon was still in the Jumper. He turned to him. "Ronon lad, if you could just follow me with that red bag, son. Thanks." Ronon nodded, and picking up the heavy bag with ease, followed the doctor and his guide towards the village.
