Ronon's care for Teyla

[vida-boheme.livejournal.com]

Ronon: Congratulations. Kanaan is the father?
Teyla: You knew that we were ...?
Ronon: I could tell – the way you talked about him.
Teyla: Yes. He is the father.
Ronon: I'm sorry.
Teyla: I will find him. He is still alive – I feel it.
Ronon: We'll find him – together. I promise. Come on – let's go get you checked up. You know, uh, "Ronon" – it's a good name ... boy or girl.

I love this brief exchange so much, especially for the way it shows us so much about Ronon. He understands Teyla's fears and concerns (and I'm sure he understands John's) but the first word out of his mouth is congratulations. He responds first as her friend and recognises the fact that this is a treasure to her and not an inconvenience. I love the way he immediately guesses who the father is and explains why he knows. That brain might not be science smart, but he's sharp as a tack and he picks up on things that other people miss. I adore the way he understands her worry about Kanaan being missing, and vows to help her find him. Most of all, I love the way he takes her hand, makes her smile, and goes with her to the infirmary.

So what small scenes do you love, and why? What are the moments in SGA where a brief exchange suddenly made you understand a character better?

Comments

[sp23.livejournal.com]

Huh, that is interesting. In a small way (and, no, I didn't see that way either) I could see that because John had no other family than his team, and I think he would be hurt at the thought of losing any of them to someone else. Rodney and stupid Keller must have ripped his poor heart out (especially since he's ass over teakettle in love with Rodney ;-P)

[em_kellesvig]

You see the same reaction from John when Ronon decides to leave Atlantis in Reunion. He's very upset and trying to show it. He tries to talk Ronon out of going, does everything he can to keep him part of the team. They're his family. He just doesn't show it well.