Date : 20 July 2007
Title: Love's Jealous Way
Author: ElaineDex
Chapter: 6 of 6
Rating: M
Pairing: Lt. Col. John Sheppard/Lyssa Hunter
Dr. Ellie Harrison/Major Lorne
Archiving: None
Warnings: Sexual Content/Strong Language
Spoilers: This story follows on from Love's Passionate Revenge
Feedback: Yes Please
Disclaimer: Dr. Ellie Harrison, Major James Reece, Lieutenant Franks and Carly are mine. Lyssa and Caleb Hunter belong to Kazavid, the rest of Atlantis and the SGC, unfortunately have nothing to do with me.
Summary: What will happen when everyone on Atlantis seems to get a touch of The Green Eyed Monster?
Lyssa pounded on Ronon's door, Conner screaming his little lungs out as she sobbed and kissed his forehead.
"Shush baby", she cooed, her voice breaking as she waited for Ronon to answer.
As soon as he did she rushed inside.
"What the….?", Ronon began, then upon seeing how upset she was said, "What's he done? I'll kill him?".
Lyssa shook her head and sat on the bed, cradling Conner to sooth him.
Ronon sat by her and eventually both she and the baby quietened down.
"Ok so what's going on?", Ronon asked and Lyssa took a deep breath but didn't reply immediately.
She stood and placed Conner in the middle of the tiny bed that Ronon had in his room for when Hope stayed with him and then she turned to face him.
"I just found John in….", her voice cracked again but she forced herself to continue. "I just found him in bed with Carly".
The words sounded so bizarre that even Ronon remained still for a moment whilst he took in the news.
And then it sunk in and Ronon stood. He went to move to the door but Lyssa grabbed his arm.
"No, Ronon…..please. Just leave it, at least for tonight", she begged and Ronon looked at her.
"What the hell is wrong with him?", he asked and Lyssa swiped at her eyes.
"You slept with her too", she accused and Ronon folded his arms.
"That was different and you know it Lyss", he said and then he pulled her to him as she began to sob again.
"I can't believe I trusted him", she cried and Ronon stroked her head comfortingly.
"Me neither", Ronon said, guiding her to the bed.
"Here, lie down, try to rest", he said pulling her into his embrace and she lay with her head cradled upon his chest.
OOoOO
Sheppard knew he needed help.
He managed to drag himself toward the set of drawers where his ear-piece was and he contacted Beckett who arrived a short while later and had him carted off to the infirmary.
Beckett took some blood from Sheppard and concluded that he had indeed been drugged and that he'd had an adverse reaction to it's contents.
"Who did this Colonel?", Beckett asked as he administered something that would help to counter-effect the drug.
Sheppard sighed.
"There's only two people I can think of and they're Caleb and Carly".
"Lyssa's brother and his….lady-friend?", Beckett asked and Sheppard nodded.
"Yeah. They're like Bonnie and Clyde. They set me up Doc and now Lyssa thinks I cheated on her with Carly".
"Well I could certainly set her straight about you being drugged", Beckett said and Sheppard sighed.
"Thanks but I think it's gonna take a little more than that".
OOoOO
The next morning, her head aching from crying for hours, Lyssa took Conner to Ellie's room.
She knocked and waited for a moment before Lorne opened the door in just his combats.
"Oh, hey Lyssa", he said ushering her inside. He grabbed his T-shirt from the bed and dragged it over his head just as Ellie emerged from the bathroom.
Ellie knew straight away that something was wrong just by looking at Lyssa's face.
She glanced at Lorne who thankfully took the hint.
He pulled his boots on and said,
"I'll just…..I'll see you later" and he dropped a quick kiss on Ellie's mouth before leaving them to it.
As soon as the door closed behind him, Ellie turned to Lyssa.
"What's the matter?", she asked, taking Conner from Lyssa as she handed him to her.
"Would you watch him for me whilst I get some of my stuff from my….John's room?", Lyssa asked and Ellie nodded, not understanding.
"Are you alright?", she asked seeing how upset Lyssa was.
Lyssa shook her head, tears forming in her eyes again but she blinked them away.
"John and I are over. I found him in bed with Carly when we got back last night", she announced and Ellie nearly fell over.
"What!?", she said, clearly shocked but not quite as much as Lyssa had been.
"I can't believe it".
"Me neither…but it's true…I saw them with my own eyes, lying there together…asleep…", Lyssa shut her eyes to try to block out the vision.
"Are you certain?…….I mean…", Ellie trailed off as Lyssa shot her a look that could kill.
"I'm sorry…it's just that John, well, he seemed to be so settled with you, asking you to marry him and everything…it just doesn't seem right that he would go and do that", Ellie said and Lyssa folded her arms.
"Don't stick up for him", she said and Ellie shook her head.
"I'm not, I'm just saying…".
"Well don't", Lyssa said, thinking now that maybe it was all her fault for not setting a date for the wedding.
Ellie remained silent as she rocked Conner in her arms. She wanted to side with Lyssa but something just didn't add up. Sheppard was besotted with Lyssa and there was no way he would just go with Carly like that.
Lorne had even said to her that Sheppard had confided in him that he didn't even like Carly and that there was something decidedly weird about her.
"I'll be back in a short while", Lyssa said heading for the door but Ellie held the baby in one hand and reached out to grasp Lyssa's arm with her other.
"Lyssa…..take all the time you need. I know we're not the best of friends but you do know I'm here for you right?", she said and Lyssa nodded although she didn't look convinced.
Ellie sighed as Lyssa left and she looked down at Conner.
"What are we going to do with your mom and dad?", she cooed gently and the baby gurgled in response, completely oblivious to what was going on.
OOoOO
Lyssa got to her and Sheppard's quarters at the same time as he did and she groaned inwardly.
He looked wrecked but she said nothing as they went inside.
"I'm glad you're here", Sheppard said and Lyssa glared at him.
"I just came to get my things…I'm not staying", she said.
"You have to let me explain", Sheppard said but Lyssa pointedly ignored him.
"Lyssa, I was drugged…Carly or Caleb drugged me. I didn't have sex with Carly. You have to believe me", Sheppard said, his voice pleading as Lyssa stopped gathering her clothes together to stare at him.
"You want me to believe that my own brother would drug you?", she asked incredulously and Sheppard nodded.
"Yeah…well, him or Carly", he said and she shook her head and continued to gather her things.
"Why don't you believe me Lyss? Why would I lie?", Sheppard asked as Lyssa headed for the door.
When Lyssa ignored him he grabbed her around the waist and pulled her back against him.
Lyssa fought against his hold.
"Get off me! she said, her voice low, choked by emotion.
"Lyssa?", he said pleadingly but when he wouldn't let her go she ploughed her elbow into his stomach so he had to let go of her.
He coughed as she escaped his grasp.
"Please Lyssa…talk to Beckett, he'll confirm it's true", he pleaded but she didn't look back as she grabbed her things and left.
"God damn it!", Sheppard cursed.
OOoOO
Lyssa dumped her stuff in Ronon's room and was about to head to see Dr Beckett when she happened upon Caleb.
One look at her brother's face confirmed he knew what had gone on.
"We've both been betrayed", he said pulling Lyssa into his arms and Lyssa nodded.
"I told you Carly was no good", she sniffed and Caleb nodded, smiling behind her back.
"And as I told you, Sheppard is not right for you", he said and Lyssa had to agree.
"I can't believe he would do this to me though", Lyssa said and Caleb stroked her back soothingly as Sheppard came into view further down the hall.
"I'll always be here for you and Conner. It's just me and you from now on sis", he said as he grinned knowingly at Sheppard over her shoulder and Lyssa gripped her brother trustingly.
The End
Find out what happens next in Love's Dance With A Stranger……