Day 2
The following morning dawned with birds chirping and Torren babbling happily to himself. Teyla woke first and went to her son's room. Torren grinned happily and reached up as soon as he saw Teyla. Teyla picked him up and changed his diaper before bringing him into their room. John had woken when Teyla left the bed but pretended to be asleep as they returned to the room. Teyla put Torren on the bed as she climbed back in. Straight away Torren crawled over to John and climbed onto his chest.
"Dada." Torren called as he leaned down to Johns face.
"Dada." He called again when John didn't wake but this time he pushed on John's face.
"Hey buddy." John said as he opened his eyes to find his son's face only inches away. "I'm awake."
Torren giggled and crawled off John again.
"Good morning John." Teyla greeted as her husband turned his head to look at her.
"Morning." John replied with a smile. "Did you sleep well?"
"Yes very." She replied with a smile of her own. "Shall we get some breakfast."
"Sounds good." John replied as he pulled the covers back. "Come on TJ lets have a shower."
Torren giggled and held his arm up to John. John picked him up and they both had a shower. When they came out Teyla went in for her shower. She had already laid out Torrens clothes so John quickly dried and dressed him and then did the same himself. They were just ready when Teyla finished her shower. Torren and John played for a while until Teyla was ready. Then the family went down to the hotel restaurant to have breakfast. It was still early and there weren't too many people around. They quickly ate their breakfasts and returned to their room.
"How about we go to the beach." John suggested.
"Yes that would be lovely." Teyla agreed. "What shall I bring for Torren?"
"Sun cream, a towel, his swim suit, some toys, a hat and his diaper bag." John replied. "The same for you but without the toys and diaper bag."
"And what about you." Teyla smiled.
"I'll be bringing the same." John replied as they both started gathering the things they would need, while Torren played happily on the floor.
When they were finally ready they loaded Torren into the stroller and walked across the road to the beach.
John selected two lounge chairs with two umbrellas and they unpacked their things.
"The waves look great." John commented.
"You should go surfing." Teyla suggested. "Torren and I will be fine."
"Are you sure you don't mind." John asked. "I don't have to go."
"It is fine John." She assured with a smile. "I know how much you want to go."
"Thank you Teyla." John replied and gave her a kiss. "I won't stay too long."
"Take your time." She called as he went to hire a board.
He returned a few minutes later with the board and then rushed down to the water.
Teyla watched as he waded in and then hoped on his board and paddled the rest of the way out. Torren was sitting with her and they both watched as John caught a wave. She was amazed at how graceful and strong he look as he rode the wave in.
John gave them a quick wave before paddling back out to catch the next wave.
John had been surfing for about half an hour when Dave and Amanda walked up the beach towards where Teyla and Torren were sitting. When they saw them they walked up to the beds and sat down on some beside them.
"Hello Teyla, do you mind if we join you." Dave asked.
"Not at all." Teyla replied with a smile. "Did you enjoy your first night here?"
"Yes very much so." Amanda replied as they sat down.
"I'm assuming that's my brother out there surfing." Dave said as they watched.
"Yes." Teyla smiled. "He does not get the chance to surf and he was very eager to get in the water."
"I can imagine." Dave replied as John caught another wave and rode it in.
"He is very good." Amanda noted.
"Yeah." Dave agreed as John got off the board and out of the water.
"Hey guys." John called as he walked up towards them. "Did you have a good night?"
"We sure did." Dave replied "And you."
"Yeah it was nice." John replied. "The water is just lovely. Great surf."
"Yes we can see." Amanda replied. "You are quite good."
"Na, not really." John argued. "I'm only alright."
"You can go back out if you wish." Teyla said "We are fine here."
"You sure?" John asked.
"Of course John." Teyla replied and John ran back down to the water.
"He's like a child." Dave laughed.
"Yes, it is not often he gets to be like this." Teyla said. "It is good to see him so relaxed."
"Yeah." Dave agreed as they watched John catch another wave.
"What did you get up to last night?" Amanda asked.
"We went for a walk around the area." Teyla replied "We went to a restaurant for food and we watched the sun set."
"That sounds lovely." Amanda agreed.
"What did you do?" Teyla asked.
"We relaxed in the hotel bar for a while, then had some dinner. We walked around the area and then returned to the hotel."
"It is very lovely here." Teyla said. "Our rooms are lovely and it is so relaxing."
"Yes our room is very nice too." Dave added as he started playing with Torren.
Nearly a half an hour later Jack and Sam were walking up the beach and saw the Sheppard's so decided to join them.
"Where is John?" Sam asked as they sat at the opposite side of Teyla.
"He is surfing." Teyla replied and pointed out toward the ocean.
"Ah." Jack replied and they all watched as John rode the wave in.
John again got off the board and made his way up the beach.
"Hey guys." John called as he ran towards them. "I'll just return the board and I'll be back."
"Take your time." Jack called as John ran past.
John returned a few minutes later and dried himself with a towel.
"So how was your first night here?" John asked the other.
"It was lovely." Sam replied. "The hotel is great and the food is lovely."
"Ours too." Dave agreed.
"Yeah ours is lovely." John agreed "There is a separate room for Torren which is great."
"So any plans for today." Jack asked.
"I think we are just going to relax here for the day." John replied. "How about you guys."
"That's our plan too." Jack agreed.
"Us too." Amanda added.
"Cool." John replied as he sat down.
"Dada." Torren called and help up a handful of sand for John to see.
"Are you having fun with the sand?" John asked as he sat down beside his son. "How about we build a sandcastle."
Torren looked up at John and continued playing. John grinned and started on the sandcastle. After a few minutes Torren saw it and took interest. He sat beside John and watched him for a few minutes. Then he slowly started copying John and helping him. Soon the sandcastle was getting big and Torren was giggling happily as he walked around it.
"I think it's done." John announced. "You did a brilliant job TJ."
"Mama." Torren giggled as he called Teyla.
"Wow that is a lovely sandcastle Torren." She said
Torren giggled again and got a mischievous look in his eyes. He looked at John and then jumped on top of the castle.
Everyone laughed at his antics and he erupted into a fit of laughter. Torren got up and jumped into Johns arms.
"You're all sandy now." John said to the child and Torren just continued to share his sandiness with John.
"Hey TJ how about we go down to the water." John suggested. "Teyla do you want to come?"
"Yes I would like that very much." she replied as she stood up.
John changed Torren into his swim suit and then the three of them walked down to the water. They picked an area where the waves were low and they walked in. Torren clung to John as he saw the waves and John held him tightly. They slowly got Torren used to the water by wetting his feet and splashing each other and soon Torren was giggling in delight. When Torren was used to the water John lowered both of them, fully into the ocean. Torren squealed in delight and started splashing around. Teyla ducked down into the water and started playing with them.
The other four looked on as the family played happily around and both women had a look of longing in their eyes.
"They really make a great family." Jack commented after a few minutes. "It's good to see them happy."
"Yeah it is." Sam replied. "I've never seen John so relaxed."
"Yeah they look really happy." Amanda added. "I can't wait to have that."
"Are you planning a family soon?" Sam asked.
"Yes we would like to start one as soon as possible." Amanda replied
"We've seen Torren with John and Teyla and how happy they all are." Dave added. "I never thought John would be a father type, but seeing him with Torren, well it makes me want what he has."
"I know what you mean." Jack said softly causing Sam to look at him in shock.
"Are you saying you want a family?" Sam asked cautiously. "I thought after Charlie that you wouldn't want a family."
"I didn't think I would." Jack said as he watched John spin Torren around. "But being around Torren and seeing him with John, I think that it would be ok."
"Do you mean it Jack?" Sam asked eagerly "I don't want to get my hopes up for you to change your mind."
"Yeah I mean it." He replied with a smile.
Sam leaned over and pulled Jack into a passionate kiss. "Thank you."
"So there might be three honeymoon babies." Dave laughed.
"Well I don't think Sheppard and Teyla will have time to make another baby with Torren around." Jack said as he turned again to watch the family.
"We were thinking of taking him for a night." Dave replied. "Just to give them some time to themselves."
"That's nice of you." Sam said. "We could take him for a night as well."
"We'll mention it to them in a few days." Amanda said as she saw the family returning.
Everyone nodded in agreement as John, Teyla and Torren approached the seats.
"The water is very fresh." Teyla said as she wrapped a towel around herself and Torren.
"Torren seemed to like it a lot." Sam said.
"Yes he loves the water but has never been in the ocean before." Teyla replied "He was a little hesitant at first but he likes it now."
"Oh God he'll be surfing before you know it." Dave laughed.
"Of course he will." John replied with a grin. "He'll want to be like his Dad."
"We're going to walk along the beach." Dave said. "Anyone want to join us."
"No we're OK for a while." Jack replied.
"We're good." John added as he dried himself off.
"We'll see you later then." Amanda said as they both headed up the beach.
"This is the life." Jack said as he stretched out on the chair.
"Yeah it's great." John replied. "It feels surreal being here."
"And that's saying something from the guy who lives on an alien city." Jack laughed as he looked around to make sure no one would hear.
"Hey, that's normal to me." John smirked. "My wife is an alien, so is my son."
"We are not aliens." Teyla said and smacked John on the arm.
"I know." John smiled. "So, any plans for the rest of the holiday?"
"Not really." Sam replied. "We just want to relax for a while. We might go on a few tours or something. How about you guys."
"Nothing really. Probably the same as you. There is a boat tour around the island that might be fun." John replied.
"Yeah I saw that." Jack replied. "There is also a fishing trip, but I don't think Sam would like that."
"I know it's our honeymoon Jack, but we don't have to spend every second together."
Sam said. "You can go on the fishing trip and I can go shopping or go to the spa."
"What is a spa?" Teyla asked curiously.
"It's somewhere where you can get massages and be pampered for the day." Sam explained. "It's really girly and relaxing."
"That sounds nice." Teyla replied.
"Our hotel has a great spa attached." John said. "The girls could book into that for the day and we could go fishing."
"And what about Torren." Teyla asked.
"Well he'll be with me." John replied happily. "He'll have great fun on the boat."
"We'll asked Dave and Amanda if they want to join us as soon as they return." Sam said. "This'll be great."
By the time Dave and Amanda returned it was nearly lunch time. No one wanted to leave the beach so John and Jack volunteered to get everyone lunch and bring it back.
"Are you thinking of having another kid with Teyla." Jack asked when they were alone.
"Yeah we'd like a sibling for Torren." John replied. "If it happens, it happens. Why do you ask?"
"Sam and I are thinking of trying for a baby." Jack replied "I was just wondering if you liked being a father at your age."
"I love it." John replied honestly. "And I'm not that old. I wasn't exactly there for all of what Teyla went through with Torren, the sleepless nights and all, but yeah I wouldn't change it for the world."
"That's good to know." Jack smiled. "I was a lot younger when I had Charlie and I don't know if I'll be up for it now."
"You'll be fine Jack." John replied "You'll be a great dad."
"I hope so." Jack replied as they reached the café.
They ordered the food for everyone and went back to the beach with it.
The beach was now pretty busy and there were people everywhere. They sat down and divided the food out.
They all happily ate as they watched all the other people on the beach. When they had finished Torren was getting fussy so John lay down under the shade and held Torren against his chest. Torren fussed for another while but eventually fell asleep.
Jack, Dave, Amanda and Sam all looked longingly at them hoping that soon they would have a family.
"Guy's your kind of freaking me out here." John said after a few minutes.
They laughed and looked at each other and away from John.
"Sorry John." Dave said. "Just thinking what it will be like."
"Me too." Amanda said.
"Me three." Jack added with a smile.
"So was I." Sam admitted. "It's just so cute."
"I agree." Teyla smiled "He will not be very happy when his brother or sister arrives."
"Do you have something to tell us?" Sam asked with a grin
"Not yet." Teyla replied. "But we are working on it."
"So lot's of sex for everyone." Jack laughed.
"Jack." Sam scolded and everyone laughed.
John tried to put Torren into his stroller but the child started waking up and fussing so John lay back down with him and Torren instantly settled.
"Guess you are going to be lying down for a while." Dave laughed.
"Yeah looks like it." John agreed as he got comfortable.
"We are going to go for a walk." Sam said as she and Jack stood up. "Would anyone like to join us?"
"No thanks." Dave replied "I think we'll go for swim in a bit."
"Thank you Sam, but we will be fine here." Teyla replied.
"See you in a while." They called as they walked to the water's edge and then down the beach.
"We are going to go into the water for a while." Amanda said. "Teyla would you like to join us."
"I am fine thank you." Teyla replied
"All right, we'll be back soon." Dave said and they too walked down to the water.
"I am going to read for a while if that is alright John." Teyla said.
"Yeah no problem." John replied with a smile as Teyla pulled out a book.
John closed his eyes, relaxing in the heat and soon he fell asleep with his arm wrapped protectively around Torren.
A/N: Thanks so much for the reveiws. Really appreciate them. Happy belated Birthday to Shadows of Realm
