After the events of the previous chapter transpire, there appears to be a lull in written communication between Lorne and Addison. It is clear, as you will read below, that at some point they began a romantic relationship. While their interactions may not necessarily be directly recorded, there are a number of files I have found that might be of interest. It has struck me that, in my nearly-fifty years as a Historian, I don't believe I've ever come across as many incident reports referring to a single individual before as those relating to Abigael Addison. I have included a selection for your enjoyment below. Each of these occurs between the months of April and July 2009 and each is, as I'm sure you'll agree, highly entertaining.
Incident report, for internal use only.
April 29th, 2009.
Location: Atlantis, North Pier
Civilian Personnel involved in incident: Dr Abigael Addison
Military personnel involved in incident: Major Evan Lorne
Witnesses: Lt Colonel John Sheppard, Mr Richard Woolsey (both over radio communications)
Background information:
Before I begin, I would like it to go on record that I have been asked to write this incident report under what I believe to be a sort of duress. Let it be known that Lt Colonel John Sheppard (for whom I have the utmost respect), was grinning like the Cheshire Cat when he ordered me to submit this official report and so I would request that anyone reading this in the future will treat it in a less-than-official manner.
For the past month, I have been fortunate enough to be in a romantic relationship with Dr Abigael Addison. On the 29th of April, we were enjoying a picnic lunch in the seclusion of the North Pier of Atlantis. It was my rostered day off and Abbie had some free time.
Around that time, Atlantis was experiencing some technical difficulties with the city's shield. Please refer to Dr Rodney McKay's report for more details. Neither I nor Dr Addison was aware of the malfunction.
Description of incident:
At approximately 1305, Dr Addison accidentally knocked one of the commissary glasses I had borrowed, off the side of the pier. She leaned over to see where it had fallen and spotted something near the water. She told me, excitedly, that there was some sort of barnacle growth attached to the city. According to her, the barnacles should not have been so extensively entrenched on the pier given that Atlantis had only been on the planet for a few years. To my dismay, she leaned over further to get a better look and lost her footing. I tried to catch her, but was too late; she had fallen overboard.
Right at that minute, the Atlantis city shield suddenly activated itself, cutting me off from any sort of attempted rescue.
I radioed for help and, in amongst the hysterical laughter from my superior, a Jumper was dispatched and Dr Addison was scooped out of the water.
Incident report ends
Incident report, for internal use only.
May 18th, 2009.
Location: Beach located at 37o06'17"N, 122o17'32"W
Civilian Personnel involved in incident: Dr Abigael Addison
Military personnel involved in incident: Major Evan Lorne
Witnesses: Lt Col John Sheppard, Ronon Dex, Dr Steven Wells
Background information:
During leave time for those listed above, Lt Col John Sheppard requisitioned a Jumper to ferry the group to an undiscovered beach for a recreational surfing excursion. Said Jumper was to pick us up at the end of the day.
Description of incident:
Dr Addison, while a more than competent surfer, was riding a wave that proved to be unpredictable. She was carried further than anyone expected and dumped violently into a sand bar at the far end of the beach. Major Evan Lorne, who had been observing from the shore, ran to her aid and managed to get her out of the water and onto dry land. She was bleeding from the head after being smacked with the fin of her surf board, and reported feeling woozy. Lt Col Sheppard made the decision to call the Jumper back early and Dr Addison was admitted to the care of the Infirmary. She was released later that day.
Addendum by Lt Colonel Sheppard:
I would like the record to state that Dr Addison, in spite of suffering a minor head wound, is a hell of a surfer and I it was awesome watching her out-surf Ronon; it made him crazy.
Incident report ends
Incident report, for internal use only.
June 6th, 2009.
Location: Atlantis, North Pier
Civilian Personnel involved in incident: Dr Abigael Addison, Technical Officer Chuck Campbell, Dr Milan Branislav
Military personnel involved in incident: Major Evan Lorne, Captain James Stevens, Sergeant Ellen Parry, Lt Colonel Sheppard, Lt Kerry Mendez
Witnesses: Associate Professor Supriya Advani
Background information and description of incident:
Personnel listed above except Dr Addison and I (Supriya Advani) were enjoying an afternoon off playing an impromptu game of American Football on the North Pier. Dr Addison and I were leaving the Marine Sciences Division laboratories and making our way to the nearest transporter to head back to the main section of the city for dinner. We spotted Major Lorne amongst the group and we decided to stop and say hello. Abbie ended up getting involved in the game, despite having no idea how to play. They threw the ball back and forth a few times before Lt Kerry Mendez's throw went slightly wide. Abbie, being the nearest player on the "field" sprinted to catch it. Although she was successful in this endeavour, she overbalanced and fell off the pier. Again.
She was unhurt until efforts began to return her to dry land. We took our jackets off and joined them all together in a sort of make-shift rope. We lowered it down to her and managed to haul her back up the side of the Pier. She had balanced herself as though abseiling; with her feet placed against the wall. However; as has been previously noted, an unusual species of fast-growing barnacle can be found stuck to the sides of the city near the water. These barnacles, it turns out, are very sharp and Abbie, due to an afternoon spent diving for the MSD, was not wearing shoes.
She was admitted to the Infirmary with a deep laceration on the base of her right foot and was released later that day with a set of crutches.
Incident report ends
Incident report, for internal use only.
June 30th, 2009.
Location: Atlantis Command Tower, main briefing room
Civilian Personnel involved in incident: Dr Abigael Addison
Military personnel involved in incident: N/A
Witnesses: Lt Colonel John Sheppard, Mr Richard Woolsey, Dr Radek Zelenka, Associate Professor Supriya Advani, Major Evan Lorne, Captain James Stevens, Professor Marcus Reynolds and Dr Steven Wells
Background information:
Dr Abigael Addison and listed witnesses were attending a briefing for an off-world scientific expedition to MD5-P65.
Description of incident
At the conclusion of the meeting, those assembled began to exit the main briefing room. Dr Addison was the final person to leave. She was absorbed in the contents of her tablet and was not watching her surroundings. The large doors slid shut, trapping her between the two center panels. Dr Radek Zelenka was summoned and was able to free her approximately one hour later. She suffered minor bruising to her torso and right arm.
Incident report ends
I believe, dear reader, that by this point you are wondering, as I did, why Addison was allowed to remain on Atlantis. It is true that Mr Richard Woolsey questioned her competence on a number of occasions, however there are records of Professor Marcus Reynolds repeatedly coming to her defence. I have never come across any indication that Addison was aware of these concerns but knowing the outcome of her career, I believe it hardly matters. It should also be noted that not one of these incident reports, baring the accident on MD4-534, relates to her work with the MSD. Indeed it appears that she was the very picture of professionalism.
However it must be said that, outside of the lab, Dr Addison was a bit of disaster zone. Undoubtedly delightful, but a disaster zone.