Secrets of the Mind
Part 6
Disclaimers in Part 1
Notes: Again thank you to xfirefly9x for being a wonderful beta. This is a little different with John and Elizabeth POVs.
fyd818: That comment about John not being able read the Council of Elrond is all mine. I could not get my head around the part and had my friend summarize for me. Oh, and I'm a Sam/Jack Shipper too, LOL!
cam-is-hot: Yes, indeed! Lets go stab the person who sent that message!!!
JOHN
I sighed and leaned back in the chair. The Daedalus would be bringing my belongings by when she returned. I sighed again when I realized I would be breaking in another team. I didn't seem to have luck working in the Milky Way Galaxy.
I remember yesterday before Elizabeth left. She took me to meet her Mother because she wanted us to have someone to go to. Jacqueline Weir had been authorized to know about the Stargate Program, but not exactly what was going on.
I smiled when the woman opened the door. I could definitely tell where Elizabeth received her beauty. "My sweet daughter, it is so good to see you!" Jacqueline exclaimed, hugging her tightly.
"It's good to see you too, Mom," she replied. "Something tells me you couldn't keep my visit a secret for very long."
Jacqueline laughed as she took in the cars in the driveway. "You know your brothers would have been angry with me if I didn't tell them you were coming for a visit."
"I know. Mom, I'd like you to meet John Sheppard."
"My but you're a handsome fellow," she said with a knowing grin. "Elizabeth Weir I can sense that this man is in love with you."
Elizabeth blushed. "Mom!"
I just shook my head with a smile. "I guess there's no point in hiding it, is there Mrs. Weir?"
"No point. But please, call me Jacqueline."
Jacqueline took me by the arm and led me into the living room. There I met Elizabeth's older brothers, Jason and Thomas Weir. I also met their wives and children. It was odd to see such a big family. I never had any siblings and neither did my parents.
Everyone was wonderful and very welcoming. I was happy that I could find some comfort from remaining on Earth even though deep down I wanted Elizabeth to stay so badly. I knew I couldn't do that to her. I knew that if I told her, she would stay regardless of Atlantis and what that city held.
I felt someone yanking on my hand and smiled at Elizabeth's four-year-old niece, Hannah. I knelt down and smiled at her. "Hi," she said shyly.
"Hi."
"Do you like Aunt 'Lizabeth?"
"I do."
She grinned. "Me too! She plays princess with me. Will you play princess with me?"
Jason laughed and walked over to us. "I'm sure John would love to play, but it's time for dinner."
"Yeah, Hannah," I said. "We'll play after dinner."
It's been a long time since I had a home cooked meal and Jacqueline Weir did not disappoint. I loved hearing stories of Elizabeth's childhood although I could tell she wasn't too keen on me hearing about her running naked through her Mom's garden when she was six.
After spending time with this wonderful family, I concluded that Jason took after Jacqueline and while Thomas and Elizabeth had many of their mother's qualities, must take after Jonathan Weir.
The most amazing thing is that I knew General Jonathan Weir. I had met him while I was stationed in Afghanistan. Before the whole black mark incident. He was the reason I hadn't been court martialed. I don't really know what he did to prevent that.
I guess I wouldn't be finding out any time soon. General Weir died the year before we left for the Pegasus Galaxy. Maybe one day I would find out, but right now I loved the fact that Elizabeth's dad liked me.
After dinner, Elizabeth's two nieces and her nephew surrounded me. Hannah and Rachel each decided they were princesses and I was the prince who was going to save them. Rachel's brother, Nathan said he was going to be the big dragon.
A kingdom saved and tragedy averted, it was late and the parents said it was time to go home. I gave them each a hug and told them we'll have plenty of time to have fun. "Bye John!" they exclaimed.
Thomas came over to shake my hand. "You're good for Elizabeth," he said. "Of course, if you hurt her, I'm sure you know what will happen."
"I do. She'll kick my ass."
Thomas laughed. "Exactly."
I was so lost in the memories that I almost didn't hear the knock at the door. "Sam," I greeted, standing up.
"Hey John. I was wondering if you'd like to join us for dinner tonight. Teal'c is in the mood for lasagna."
I really didn't want to eat lasagna with Teal'c, but I also didn't want to sit around and mope all day. I should probably lead somewhat of a normal life while I can. Besides, if Elizabeth knew I how I was acting, she wouldn't be happy with me.
"That'd be great," I told her. "Thanks."
ELIZABETH
I changed my mind about going to my quarters and finally arrived at my new destination: John's. I figured someone should start packing his things. I still couldn't believe what was happening. I couldn't believe that John was no longer in Atlantis.
I remembered introducing John to my family. I know he doesn't have anyone on Earth he to go to and I know that my family, Mom especially loves adopting others into our home.
I nearly cried at the sight of my Mom. The last time I saw her was in my mind while those damn nanites attacked my body.
"My sweet daughter, it is so good to see you!" Mom exclaimed, hugging me tightly.
"It's good to see you too, Mom," I replied. "Something tells me you couldn't keep my visit secret for very long."
Jacqueline laughed as she took in the cars in the driveway. "You know your brothers would have angry with me if I didn't tell them you were coming for a visit."
"I know. Mom, I'd like you to meet John Sheppard."
"My but you're a handsome fellow," she said with a knowing grin. "Elizabeth Weir I can sense that this man is in love with you."
I felt myself blush. "Mom!"
Amazingly, John just shook his head with a smile. "I guess there's no point in hiding it, is there Mrs. Weir?"
"No point. But please, call me Jacqueline."
I watched as Mom took John by the arm and escorted him into the living room to meet my brothers. I didn't want to leave John alone on Earth, so I needed to be certain there was someone who could be there for him.
"Hey little sis!" I suddenly hugged my older brother tightly and began to cry. "Elizabeth, are you all right?"
I nodded, but still held onto him. "Jason, this is going to be the hardest thing I've ever had to do." I went on to explain what I could to him. He was very understanding because we were used to living with classified military secrets.
"Don't worry, Elizabeth. We'll take care of John. I mean I know we just met him, but you know how much of a sixth sense Hannah has about new people. If there was something off about him, she would know."
"She would," I agreed. "Let me just run into the bathroom."
Jason smiled. "You look beautiful as always, sis."
"Looking beautiful and feeling beautiful are two different things, Jas," I told him as headed to the bathroom.
I learned something new about John today, my Dad too. Apparently they knew each other when they were stationed in Afghanistan. In fact, it was Dad who helped to save John's career. I remembered when Dad used to write to me about a young major by the name of John, but I never thought it could be him.
After dinner I laughed as I watched John play princesses and dragons with Hannah, Rachel, and Nathan. For someone who had no siblings, it was amazing to see how much of a natural he was with children.
I took a deep breath as I came back down to reality. I needed to get his belongings situated because the Daedalus would be leaving within the hour. As soon as that was taken care of, I went back up to my office. I needed to make an appearance or they would think something was wrong.
Who am I kidding? There is something wrong.
I sighed and sat down and realized that song was running through my mind. I remember hearing Lieutenat Cadman playing it one day and asking her who the singers were. The Dixie Chicks. I was never really into country, but now that I remember that song and it's lyrics, I feel as though they're my words...
Stepping out, everyone can see my face All the things I can't erase from my life Everybody knows
Looking through the crowd
I search for something else
But every time I turn around
I run into myself
Here I stand
Consumed with my surroundings
Just another day
Of everybody looking
I swore they'd never see me cry
But here I am, crying and when I look up at the noise I hear, I see Atlantis' flagship team with Carson Beckett standing before me.
The Dixie Chicks song is called "Everybody Knows" and I do not own it.
