Playing Softly on the Radio (Stargate Atlantis) PG-13

Playing Softly on the Radio
A Stargate Atlantis story
by mhalachaiswords

Summary: Sometimes, John thinks he can still smell the blood.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Sony and MGM own all things Stargate Atlantis. I but borrow.
Word count:: 1,430
Characters: John Sheppard, Dave Sheppard
Setting: Set in the way-back machine. John is four.
Spoilers: Characters from SGA Season 4's Outcast (John's family) and a mention of Teyla's baby (season 5)
Warning: Child abuse, non-main-character death.
Note: On my continued quest to try and figure out John Sheppard's particular brand of crazy aloofness.

(  John's memory may be patchy on most of his childhood, but a few things still stand out.  )