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Count Down

"A hundred and eighty seconds left." John said looking at the small Ancient clock displayed on Rodney's laptop.

"Huh!!!"

"I believe that it is three minutes in your time, Doctor McKay." Teyla commented, trying to be helpful.

"You don't think I don't know that. I've got two minutes and forty seconds left until the Replicators dial in again and blow as all to pieces. Unless I am able to dial out fast enough!! And that's a real big unless!"

"Rodney, calm down."

"Calm down! Calm down she says!" Rodney hyperventilated, panting short breaths.

"Hey, Buddy, look at me here." Rodney turned slowly, his manic eyes focusing on John. "I know we're all counting you here-"

"Thanks, like that's so helpful." His eyes narrowing slightly at John.

"-But, we all know we can count on you."

"That is right, Rodney. We all have great faith in you." She said grabbing Rodney and bringing him into a traditional Athosian head touch. She drew away after a moment.

"Right Ronon." Teyla said giving him a piercing look.

"Right." He grunted uncomfortably.

"Rodney, we know you can do this." Elizabeth said, where she stood behind him.

"That's right lad." A sniff coming from his direction.

"Carson, are you crying."

"...No."

"Right, then give me luck." And he smiled at all his friends around him. Everything would be fine.

"3, 2, 1..."

"What gate address do I dial!"

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