Looking To The Future Chapter 2: The Proposal

On the way back to their quarters they ran into Lt Col John Sheppard

"Hi guys," said John.

"Hi John" they replied.

"Aren't you two supposed to be working?" asked John.

"We have the rest of the day off," replied Rodney.

"Why?" asked John.

"Come and see us in our quarters later, bring Teyla and Ronon, we have something to tell you" replied Jennifer.

"Ok, We'll be there," said John.

So Jennifer and Rodney continued to their quarters where they went back to bed for a few hours, by the time they got up and sorted themselves out it was only a couple of minutes before they heard the familiar sound of the doorbell. Rodney moved his hand over the panel. The door opened to reveal Sheppard, Teyla and Ronon.

"Come in" said Rodney.

"Thank you" they each said as they walked in past him and sat down. Eventually, a little nervously, Rodney and Jennifer sat down as well,

"So what is it that you have to tell us?" asked Sheppard.

"Rodney and I are going to have a baby!" replied Jennifer.

"Congratulations to both of you" said Teyla. Sheppard and Ronon looked a little shocked, but eventually Sheppard looked admiringly at Rodney and then got up and shook his hand

"Congratulations, buddy," he said.

"Thank you" said Rodney as Sheppard moved over to Jennifer.

"Congratulations, doc" said Sheppard.

"Thank you Colonel" said Jennifer as everybody looked at Ronon who suddenly looked at Jennifer and saw that she was happy

"Congratulations" he said and then he moved over to Rodney.

"Congratulations McKay" said Ronon.

"We are trying to keep it quiet for the time being" said Jennifer.

"We've told Woolsey and Carson knows of course and now you guys," said Rodney.

"We will keep it quiet for as long as you wish us to" said Teyla.

"Thank You" replied Jennifer and Rodney. They all carried on talking for about half an hour and then Sheppard said

"It's getting late, we'll leave you two to it now".

"Ok, we'll see you tomorrow" said Jennifer as Ronon, Sheppard and Teyla left.

Jennifer and Rodney went to bed.

The next morning they went back to work; Jennifer to the infirmary and Rodney to his lab. Just before lunch, Teyla arrived in the infirmary to see Jennifer. "Jennifer, how are you feeling this morning?" asked Teyla."I'm ok, but this sickness is annoying," replied Jennifer.

On the other side of the city, at almost exactly the same time, John walked into Rodney's lab."Morning buddy" said John."Morning" replied Rodney.

"I'm not really surprised that you and the doc are together" said Sheppard.

"Why not?" asked Rodney.

"Well, let's just say I had a feeling you two would hook up" replied Sheppard with a twinkle in his eye.

"Ok, I've got something planned for Jennifer tonight" said Rodney.

"Like what?" asked Sheppard.

"You'll find out soon enough" replied Rodney

Meanwhile, back in the infirmary

"You and Rodney seem to be very happy together," said Teyla.

"We are" smiled Jennifer.

"News that you and Dr McKay were together did not come as a surprise to me" said Teyla.

"Why not?" asked Jennifer.

"A few months ago when you mentioned that Dr McKay surprises you sometimes, I could tell that you had feelings for him from the way you said it" replied Teyla.

"Why didn't you tell me that you knew?"

"Because I didn't realise that I loved him until he had that 'second childhood' parasite in his head, I thought he was going to die and no matter what I tried I couldn't stop it I don't know what I would have done if I lost him" said Jennifer.

"I apologise, I assumed you knew when I did" said Teyla.

"That's ok Teyla, shall we go and meet Rodney and Col Sheppard for lunch?" asked Jennifer.

"Yes, I believe we should" replied Teyla.

Back in Rodney's lab

"I think it's time we met the girls for lunch" said Sheppard.

"So do I" said Rodney as they left his lab. They all met in the mess hall for lunch, after lunch they all went back to work.

That evening in Jennifer and Rodney's quarters, Rodney was setting out the table for a romantic dinner, he had just about finished when Jennifer walked in

"Hi Jen, take a seat because dinner is nearly ready" said Rodney as he kissed her.

"Wonderful" she replied as she kissed him back. She sat down as Rodney disappeared into the kitchen and a couple of minutes later he reappeared carrying their dinner

"Here we go" said Rodney.

"Thank you" said Jennifer just before she started eating. They had a wonderful meal

"That was good, thank you Rodney" said Jennifer.

"I'm glad you liked it, I'll be right back" said Rodney.

"Where are you going?" asked Jennifer.

"I've got a surprise for you" replied Rodney as he disappeared into the bedroom.

"What is it?" asked Jennifer as Rodney suddenly reappeared and got down on one knee in front of her and opening a little box to reveal an engagement ring.

"Jennifer Keller, will you marry me?" asked Rodney.