It's become increasingly popular for women to have male best friends included in their side of the wedding party. I thought it'd
be definetely something Jen would do to include Evan in hers :)

Title: Two Souls
Author: Cindy Ryan
Pairings: Sheppard/Keller
Summary: Jennifer and John's wedding day arrives.

The next day a strong hand on his right shoulder jerked John Sheppard to a stop.
He turned to glare at the person who'd interrupted his pacing.

"You're making me dizzy."Ronon grumbled not releasing his hold. "Not like it's your first wedding."

Sheppard shook himself free as he turned to look at the white chairs lined up in neat rows. All filled with family and friends. The white gazebo behind him was decorated with small pink bows and white lace with tiny white roses in-between.

"Feels like it."John replied quietly not being able to keep his palms from sweating. His dress uniform felt way too hot even though it was an early fall day. Bright afternoon sunlight broke through the clouds.

Ronon chuckled. "She's not going to leave you at the altar."

"You sure about that?"Sheppard muttered as he wiped sweat off the back of his neck.

"She's stuck with you this far."Rodney McKay commented dryly from his spot next to Ronon. "I still haven't figured that out."

"I don't know how I got that lucky either."John replied his gaze fixed on the front of the isle and the two story brick house where Jennifer was getting ready.

"You don't give yourself enough credit, lad."Carson stated with a wide smile.

"Who's house is this again?"Ronon asked as he looked around the large yard.

"Friend of Landry's."McKay replied absently. "Sombody who wouldn't balk at the extra security."

John looked at the men in black surrounding the perimeter of the yard and in other positions around the house.
They were trying to blend in and failing miserably.

"I understand why they're here."John stated quietly. "But I don't understand why the IOA insisted on so many. Not like anybody's going to try to make a move against us on Earth."

Rodney choked back a laugh. "Can't believe you're saying that with a straight face. Remember who you're marrying? This is Jennifer's wedding….I'm waiting for a Wraith dart to zoom in any minute….."

John took a step toward his friend. "Rodney."his voice low and warning.

"I'm just saying….."Rodney replied as he moved closer and behind Ronon.


Fighting the urge to slip a finger under his too tight collar Evan knocked on the door of the first of the upstairs bedrooms.

"Jen? You decent?"

Jennifer glanced at Teyla who was putting the finishing touches on her hair. Then Jennifer looked down at the simple white camisole and matching underwear she had on. Her dress hung on the back of the door.

"Depends on your definition of decent."

Evan rolled his eyes. "Grew up with a sister, remember?"

Teyla laughed. "Evan, she is fine. You may enter as long as you're alone."

Evan opened the door and peaked inside. "Don't worry John's sweating bullets outside."

Jennifer smiled. "Is he pacing?"

Evan grinned. "Last time I looked…..he was driving Ronon nuts."

Jennifer stood and crossed over to Evan and quickly enveloped him in a hug.

Teyla followed her a pair of bobby pins in her hand. "Jennifer, I am not finished."

"Thank you for being a part of this."Jennifer stated. "I need you to keep me calm."

"You'll be fine."Evan replied quietly as he lightly touched her face pushing a stray hair away. "Besides you live on Atlantis facing dangers every day and you're nervous about marrying John Sheppard?"

The sweat returned to Jennifer's palms as she nodded. "Yes."

"Don't blame you."Evan teased.

"Evan!"Teyla admonished good naturedly. "Jennifer, I need you to sit back down if we are going to be ready in time."

"How long do we have?"Jennifer asked even though she already knew. She knew down to the second when she would become Mrs. John Sheppard.

"Approximately forty minutes."Teyla replied as she looked at the clock on the wall.

Jennifer jumped out of the chair she had just retaken. "That's not enough….I still…."

Teyla gently but firmly placed a hand on her friend's shoulder forcing her back into the chair. "It will be enough time if you sit still and allow me to finish."

"Sorry."Jennifer apologized as she sat down trying to quell her shaking hands.

Another knock at the door and Sam poked her head in.

"Jennifer, your Dad's in the hall."Sam stated with a smile. "He'd like a few minutes before things get started."

Teyla finished fixing Jennifer's hair and looked at Sam. "She just has to get dressed."

Evan cleared his throat. "I'll tell him it'll be a few minutes."

"Thank you, Evan."Jennifer replied.

Evan nodded and stepped out into the hall closing the door behind him.