Chapter Five 'The Whole Truth Has To Come Out'

Ronon had pinned Jennifer down on the floor of the sparring room. They were both laughing and he gazed down at her. "I won," Ronon said causing her to glare up at him.

"Well you have the advantage you've been doing this forever," Jennifer said causing him to nod his head and then looked down at her.

"Maybe you just like me pinning you down," Ronon said causing her to roll her eyes.

"Oh yes Ronon I can't get enough of you," Jennifer said sarcastically.

"Is that a fact," Ronon said roughly kissing her and she placed a hand on his face. They got so lost in each other that they didn't see John step inside with Teyla.

"You know this is a public place," John said causing Ronon to growl. "Sorry big guy," he said holding his hands up.

"We have a mission," Teyla said causing Ronon to get off of Jennifer. He helped her off the ground and she straightens herself out.

"Doc we are going to need you," John said causing her to nod. "The Wraith attacked a village on a nearby planet," he said causing her to nod.

"I'll go change and get my supplies in gear," Jennifer said heading out the room.

"This isn't going to be hard for you is it buddy?" John asked causing him to arch his eyebrow.

"What do you mean?" Ronon asked.

"She is going to be out in the line of fire," John said. "Can you keep a clear head?" He asked causing him to sigh.

"I will be fine," Ronon said. "I have been teaching her some self defense and how to use a weapon," he said causing him to nod.

"Well let's go," John said heading out of the sparing room to get ready. Jennifer had assembled some of her best nurses together. They had been forced to train with weapons as well.

"How many are injured?" Monica asked looking over at her.

"Not certain yet," Jennifer said. "But be ready for a massacre," she said softly. Ronon came over to her and handed her a weapon.

"Already loaded," Ronon said causing her to smile.

"I will be fine don't worry," Jennifer said in a firm voice.

"Just in case then," Ronon said causing her to nod. "See you on the other side," he said.

"Always," Jennifer said with a smile and they went through the gate. Jennifer and the other nurses began to scatter to the wounded.

"Dr. Keller!" Monica yelled. "Where do we take them?" She asked.

"TEYLA!!" Jennifer yelled out to her.

"What is it Jennifer?" Teyla asked raising her gun.

"I need you to find me a safe location for these people," Jennifer said causing her to nod.

"Okay," Teyla said heading over to some men. Soon they found a cave to place the sick in. It wasn't much but it would have to do.

"Thanks Teyla and be careful," Jennifer said looking at her belly and she nodded. "Monica get me some gauze," she said holding her hands over the man's wound.

"I got a kid," Ronon said bringing him in.

"My leg hurts," the kid complained.

"Hey," Jennifer said. "My name is Jennifer and I am going to take good care of you," she said with a smile on her face. "And if you are a good boy you might get some candy," she said with a smile on her face.

"Okay," the boy winced.

"Do you need any help in here?" Ronon asked looking down at her as she worked.

"No," Jennifer said causing him to nod and went to leave. "Hey," she said causing him to stop. "I need you to come back to me," she said causing him to nod.

A few hours passed with the fight still going and Jennifer still tending to the wounded. "AH!" A nurse scream causing her to turn. It was a wraith.

Jennifer held up her gun shooting at him and he went down for the count. "Monica," she said causing the nurse to rush over. "Take care of him," she said causing her to nod.

Jennifer went over to the wraith shooting into him a few more times making sure he was down for the count. "JEN!!" Teyla said coming over.

"He's dead," Jennifer said before going back in a straight to work. Teyla admired how strong of a woman she could be in time of adversity.

"They have retreated," Teyla said. "We can start getting them to Atlantis," she said causing her friend to nod her head.

"Good," Jennifer said softly.

"Do I get candy?" The small boy said causing her to laugh.

"Yes you get candy," Jennifer said before turning back to another patient.

Jennifer had spent most of the day and half the night in the infirmary. She had to be ordered out to get some rest. Which she did need. Jennifer walked into her quarters to see it lit with candles.

"What's this?" Jennifer asked Ronon setting down her jacket.

"I thought you could use a relaxing mood," Ronon said taking her to the bathroom. It was a bubble bath set up for her. "I'll be back get in," he said causing her to smile.

Jennifer quickly got out of her clothes and slid into the tub. "Wow," she said closing her eyes and heard him come in.

"Here," Ronon said bring her in a class of champagne.

"You spoil me," Jennifer said jokingly.

"And I always will," Ronon said into her ear and kissed her neck.

"Really?" Jennifer asked looking back at him.

"Haven't you realized it by now," Ronon said. "I am crazy about you," he said causing her to look down and he began to worry. "What's the matter?" He asked.

"It's not because I remind you of Melena," Jennifer said with him taken back.

"No," Ronon said. "Why would you think that?" He asked.

"She was a doctor I am doctor," Jennifer said. "And beside this whole thing start in the quarantine when you told me how much I reminded you of her," she said.

"Look yes you do remind me of her," Ronon said. "But when you showed me compassion I felt something for you that I haven't felt for anyone else since Melena," he said. "I never thought I would find that again," he said looking into her ears.

"As long as you are sure," Jennifer said looking back at him.

"I have never been surer," Ronon said. "Is that all that is brothering you?" He asked causing her to look down. It wasn't the only thing but she still couldn't tell him.

"Yeah," Jennifer said. "But not anymore," she said smiling.

"Good," Ronon said. "Now drink up and get cleaned….I have something else in mind," he said walking out.

'Oh no,' she thought. 'What if he wants to have sex?' She thought. 'I don't think I am ready for that yet,' she shook her head and went back to her bath.

Jennifer had come out of the bathroom thirty minutes later to find him on the bed. "Come lay down," Ronon said. "I found some of this in your dresser," he said.

"It's to massage my legs," Jennifer said. "Have you been searching through my things?" She asked coming closer to him.

"Yeah," Ronon said simply. He never lied to her. "Nice underwear by the way," he said causing her to laugh. "Now come on lay on your belly," he said. "And expose your back," he said.

Jennifer laid down on her stomach and slide down her silk robe. She closed her eyes feeling the cool gel on her back. He began rubbing her shoulders and then went to the center of her back. It felt so good to have his hands on her.

"This feels nice," Jennifer said causing him to smirk. Then she felt his lips connect with her skin and she turned to face him.

Ronon pressed her lips against hers and she knew he was headed for something. "Hey," she said pulling back. "I am little tired," she said.

"Oh," Ronon replied. "Okay um I will see you in the morning then," he said.

"Wait," Jennifer said. "Could you lay with me?" She asked causing him to smile.

"Sure," Ronon said taking off his shirt and then climbing into bed with her. Jennifer rested her head on his chest and he kissed it gently.

Jennifer knew the truth had to come out sooner or later. But what if he didn't want her anymore?