Sorry this chapter took so long to post, I haven't been well that past few days. Please read and review. Enjoy:)
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As Lady Jessica quietly closed the door to Daniel's room, she pondered what this man's sudden appearance meant. It had been two days now since he had come through the gate, and she was no closer to an answer now than she was when he first appeared.
She thought back to that day when he had rather suddenly and mysteriously come through the gate. Few of her people traveled through the gate anymore, so it was quite a shock when the gate activated without any warning. The iris that was supposed to automatically close when the gate activated had mysteriously chosen that moment to malfunction, and refused to close. Several moments later, a man literally came flying out of the gate, landing face-down. It was immediately apparent that he was very seriously injured, as his right shoulder was laid open and was bleeding badly. Lady Jessica happened to be there speaking to several of her advisors when this occurred. She quickly called for medical personnel as she dashed onto the platform. The man was still conscious, but barely. As he lost consciousness, she said the first thing that she could think of. "Relax, you're safe. You're among friends." The man then lost consciousness.
The mysterious stranger was rushed to the infirmary complex, where the head surgeon, Doctor Afra Keylarion immediately took him to surgery to repair the damage to his shoulder. He had remained in critical condition throughout the night and the following day. Slowly, however, he improved and regained consciousness only a short while ago. Tags that he was wearing around his neck revealed his name to be Dr. Daniel Jackson. Lady Jessica had been fascinated by this Dr. Daniel Jackson, and had remained by his side throughout much of the ordeal. Now, after her conversation, she found herself even more drawn to him.
As she stood there absorbed in her thoughts, Doctor Keylarion walked up. "My Lady," he began. "How is our patient?"
"He is doing much better," she replied. "He is resting at the moment. I am concerned, though. He appears to still be having a considerable amount of pain and discomfort when he tries to move."
"His spinal cord was grazed by the shot. That area took considerable work to repair. The pain he is experiencing is undoubtedly a result of knitting those nerves back together," was his reply. "Yes, of course, thank you doctor. Your skills in this area are most appreciated."
"You are most welcome, My Lady." Dr. Keylarion hesitated before he continued. "My Lady, if I may, you seem to have taken an interest in this man. May I ask what it is that so fascinates you?
"To be honest, Doctor, I'm not sure," began Lady Jessica. "My instincts tell me that this is a man that can be trusted and that he may prove to be a valuable ally."
"Most interesting. Well, I have learned to trust your instincts in recent months. I won't doubt you now. Good night, My Lady." And with that, he turned to walk away.
"Doctor, one more question: How much longer do you expect Daniel to be in the infirmary?" asked Lady Jessica.
"That, My Lady, will depend on him. The injury to his spinal cord has impaired the function in his legs. He will require physical therapy to recover that function."
"Therapy?" Asked Lady Jessica, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. Dr. Keylarion chuckled. "Yes, My Lady, therapy." The doctor shook his head and grinned. "I have already taken the liberty of summoning Elizabeth from Peytabee station."
"Wonderful!" Exclaimed Lady Jessica. "I haven't seen my sister for close to six months!"
"Well, My Lady, she will be here in the morning," stated Dr. Keylarion. "I suggest that you get some rest before she arrives."
"I absolutely will, thank you Doctor!" Said Lady Jessica. With that they both retired for the evening, exhausted by the previous day's events.