"What happened?" Jennifer asked when John's team came in covered in dust and lacerations with torn clothes.
"Amorous local, strange bugs and roof collapse." John said. Jennifer looked at him wondering if he was joking before shaking her head.
"So apart from Rodney who is the most badly hurt?" Jennifer asked, earning a smile from John and Teyla.
"Ronon took the brunt of the collapse." John said.
"Okay, I'll look at you first." Jennifer said.
"What about me? I got attacked by bugs." Rodney said.
"Carson will be over shortly." Jennifer assured him.
"Fine, but if I die it is on your head."
"We'll live." Ronon said.
"Funny." Rodney shot back as Jennifer directed the former runner to a gurney. Once Ronon was sitting down Jennifer asked.
"Any pain?"
"No."
"None at all?" Jennifer pressed.
"No." Ronon repeated causing Jennifer to stare at him until he caved.
"Fine, my shoulder is a little sore."
"Shirt off." Jennifer instructed. When she saw the bruising she asked.
"Little sore?"
When Ronon shrugged she sighed and said, "I want to get that under the scanner. Any other little, or mildly sore parts I should know about?"
"No."
"Hmm." Jennifer said doubtfully. But when Ronon remained silent she said. "Fine, let's get you under the scanner. You know the drill."
Leaping off the gurney Ronon went to the scanner and patiently let Jennifer do the tests.
"Okay, scan came back normal." Jennifer said causing Ronon to throw a 'told you so' face, ignoring it she went on. "So you're good to go."
"Everything okay with you?" Ronon asked as he stood.
"Yeah."
"You sure? You look a little tired."
"Thanks." Jennifer said sarcastically.
"Not seen you much recently." Ronon said. Knowing he was responsible for that he added. "In the Mess. You don't seem to go anymore. You working too much?"
"I'm fine. I'm only working doubles and I'm eating."
"Good." He said, putting his hands in his pockets before asking. "You want to go to movie night?"
"I can't. Working." Jennifer explained. As an awkward silence descended Jennifer took a deep breath and asked. "Next time?"
"Sure." The runner smiled. "Have you actually eaten tonight?"
"Not yet."
"I'll bring you something." With that he walked away not giving Jennifer a chance to respond. Shaking her head she turned and walked back to the others. Seeing Carson was treating John she walked to Teyla asking.
"Any injuries, pain or strange feelings?"
"No. I was not involved in any of the excitement." Teyla said.
"That's good. I will just get a blood sample."
"Did you want to get something to eat after that?"
"No, I'm working all evening." Jennifer said, when she noticed Teyla's expression she added. "Now the Daedalus is gone we are back to where we were so back to doubles. But Ronon is bringing me something to eat."
"Things seem better between you." The Athosian commented.
"Maybe, a bit." Jennifer agreed as she placed the needle in Teyla's arm.
"But you are still not ready to commit to him emotionally."
"I don't have time for relationships."
"But you have time for friendship?"
"That's different. You don't have to work on friendship, with a real friend anyway."
"Have you considered the same is true for relationships?"
"Not my relationships." Jennifer said as she removed the needle from Teyla's arm.
"Maybe you have not been in a relationship with the right person." Teyla went on.
"That's what Ronon said." Jennifer said.
"He should know. I believe that he and Marlena were very happy. Perhaps you should take a chance. Don't think about what may go wrong, think about what may go right." She let her words sink in for a minute before nodding at the approaching figure and saying. "Enjoy your dinner. I will see you tomorrow."
Confused by the comment Jennifer turned round and saw Ronon approaching. Smiling she greeted. "Hey, you're back."
"Brought your food. You want it in your office?"
"Umm, yeah, just give me a minute." Jennifer said turning back to Teyla. Noticing she was no longer in the infirmary Jennifer went to her office where Ronon was pacing.
"You okay?"
"Yeah, no, I need to say something. Sit. Please."
Despite her confusion Jennifer sat and watched Ronon, waiting for him to speak.
Ronon opened his mouth then shut it again and resumed pacing. He then stopped and opened his mouth again and once again shut it and restarted his pacing.
Jennifer watched in confusion as Ronon paced until the final runner eventually growled and said.
"You should eat." With that he left Jennifer's office.
"Not weird at all." Jennifer muttered to herself.
A/N: Thanks for reading. Next chapter up tomorrow.