Originally posted by Major Tyler
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Having both works for me too.
I think it's the writer's fault for not making Ford more prominent in the first series but last night I watched Season one and the beginning of season two and realised that Ford could have been so much more.
Dex is fabulous and I honestly can't see why we can't have both in the series.
An idea:
Ford does come back, almost dying because the enzyme after a long period of time, is destroying that human side of him both physically and mentally.
The doctor (hopefully BECKETT) helps him by formulating some enzyme inhibitor that not only helps Ford survive the cold turkey withdrawals, but removes that Wraith aggression.
Will Ford lose the black eye and partial wraith like appearance..yes. the enzyme inhibitor replaces his human side.
Ford gets better and Samantha realises he's well enough to come back on the team after a little Earthbound reunion to see Gramps. (one ep goes by)
Dex isn't too pleased.. he feels slightly threatened and is still suspicious that Ford is still part Wraith. He conveys these feelings to all the members of the team who both understand his misgivings and try to support him.
Ford comes back to a happy reunion with all but Dex,who's standing back watching him with both resentment and jealousy.
A dangerous mission comes up and it's not helped by Dex and Ford's rivalry. Sheppard does his nut, insisting they find a way to get along.
Ends up that Dex is captured by the wraith and due to Ford's ex wraith like status, Ford risks his life rescuing Dex in order to prove himself a valuable member of the team. He has more intimate knowledge from hiding out in hive ships and learns some valuable info. How he survived so long in the hive ships without being detected might be a good future ep idea.
After taking on the wraith, just the two of them, they find a new respect for one another.. they call a truce.
Further episodes sees them really bonding and allows for a lot of humorous rivalry and banter between the two. Seeing as Atlantis is popular, surely they can afford RSF once more???
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