The party had taken its toll on everyone so they where given the day off. Rodney was still in his lab looking over ZPM data he had just found.
"Morning Rodney," Carson said as he walked into the lab shaking a bottle of pills.
"Yeah morning now shut up I'm working on something important," Rodney said.
"Well then I guess you don't want anything for your hangover," Carson said as he turned to leave.
"Wait a minute," Rodney said as he extended a hand toward Carson without looking from his tablet computer. Carson put two pills in Rodney's hand. He tossed them in his mouth and rinsed them down with a bottle of water.
"So what you looking at," Carson asked as he looked at the computer.
"ZPM data I found," Rodney said.
"Morning boys," Jennifer said as she walked into the lab.
"Morning love," Carson said.
"Morning Jen," Rodney said before kissing her then turned back to his computer.
"What ya looking at," Jennifer asked as she pulled up a stool to sit beside Rodney.
"ZPM data," Carson said.
"Cool. Anything useful," Jennifer asked.
"Hard to say for sure," Rodney said.
"Well I have some news for you Rodney," Jennifer said with a smile.
"What's that," Rodney said not looking up from the computer.
"I'm pregnant," Jennifer said.
"That's wonderful dear," Carson said in a congratulatory tone.
"Yes," Rodney said not paying attention, "Wait what," As he looked at her she smiled at him and nodded, "I'm gonna be a dad," Rodney said in disbelief.
"Congratulations Rodney," Carson said.
"I'm gonna be a dad," Rodney said again as it sunk in.
"Yes Rodney," Carson said. Rodney fell out of his chair and almost hit his head if it weren't for Carson catching him.
"He's ok. Well maybe in a whee bit o' shock from the news but he'll be ok," Carson said as he eased Rodney's head to the ground. He tapped his ear piece, "Medical team to McKay's lab."
* * * * * * * *
Across Atlantis John was just waking up with a pounding headache. He sat up rubbing his head. He realized he was in his room and bed. The lights where still off. He got up to go turn them on.
"Morning sleepy," A woman's voice said. John turned the lights on and turned to see Laura Cadman sitting on his couch.
"Morning," John said as he looked at her then at himself finally realizing he was naked. He ran to his dresser and put on a pair of boxers, "Did you?"
"I didn't know how you slept so I went with what I do," Laura said.
"Did we," John asked.
"No, you were passed out when I had Ronon carry you in from the party," Laura explained.
"Well thanks," John said as he looked in his dresser for something to wear.
"We have the day off," Laura said.
"How," John asked as he pulled out a pair of jeans and a polo shirt and started putting them on.
"Gen. O'Neill's orders because everyone got really drunk at the party last night," Laura said as she stood.
"Well that's nice. I'm going to get some aspirin from the infirmary," John said as he put his socks and shoes on.
"Sounds like a great idea," Laura said as she left his room. John followed her and shut off his lights as he left.
* * * * * * * *
In the infirmary Rodney had just woken up to find John, Teyla, Carson, Jennifer, Woolsey and Ronon standing around his bead.
"Hey sleepy," John said.
"How you feeling Dr. Mckay," Woolsey asked.
"Fine. I'm gonna be a dad," Rodney said.
"What," Ronon and Sheppard asked together.
"I'm pregnant," Jennifer said. There was an awkward silence.
"What's going on people," Jack asked as he walked into the infirmary.
"I'm gonna be a dad," Rodney repeated.
"Ok that's it. Woolsey I am approving that order that your medical department asked for weather you like it or not," Jack said.
"What order is that sir," John asked as he looked from Carson to Jennifer who avoided his eye contact.
"A boxes of condoms per person on Atlantis and a hundred spare boxes to be kept in the infirmary," Carson said.
"I'm also placing similar orders for all our ships," Jack said, "Now can I get some aspirin."
"Certainly general," Carson said as he handed Jack two pills and a bottle of water.
"Now I'm going back to bed," Jack said, "Tell Caldwell I'll leave tomorrow."
"Yes sir," John said as Jack walked out of the infirmary.
"What's a condom," Ronon asked.
"Well I must be going," Woolsey said as he left.
"I have to get back to my patients," Carson said as he walked off
"I should get Rodney back to bed," Jennifer said as she helped Rodney out of bed and into a wheelchair. She pushed him out of the infirmary.
"I have to go call Col. Caldwell and give him the general's orders," John said as he rushed out of the infirmary.
"Got any clue," Ronon asked Teyla.
"No but maybe Amelia knows what the general means," Teyla said.
* * * * * * * *
"Understood Daedalus out," Col. Caldwell said.
"What's going on colonel," Mr. Hays asked.
"Gen. O'Neill is feeling sick he's gonna stay another day and return to DC tomorrow," Col. Caldwell said.
"Well in that case how bout a field trip," Mr. Hays said
"What do you mean sir," Col. Caldwell asked.
"Well I'm on vacation. I'd like to go once around our solar system," Mr. Hays said.
"Yes sir," Col. Caldwell said and nodded to the helmsman.
"Setting course for system orbit," The helmsman said.
* * * * * * * *
"Hey Ronon," Amelia said as Ronon walked into her room. She was laying on her bed with a book open in front of her.
"I got a question," Ronon said as he sat on the edge of her bed.
"What is it," Amelia asked.
"What's a condom," Ronon asked. Amelia turned a bright shade of red at Ronon question and suppressed a laugh.
"It is a this piece of plastic shaped to fit over the penis," Amelia said as she closed her book and set it on her night stand.
"Sounds weird," Ronon said, "What's it used for?"
"Its worn by a man to prevent a woman from getting pregnant during sex," Amelia said.
"Why," Ronon said.
"Not everyone wants to have children," Amelia said.
"I thought the point of having sex was to have kids," Ronon said.
"Yes but some people have sex for pleasure," Amelia said.
"Hmmm," Ronon said.
"Why do you ask," Amelia asked.
"Over herd someone in the infirmary say talking about them and I was just wondering about it," Ronon said as he got up and left.
"Hey wait up," Amelia said as she got up, grabbed her gym bag and followed him.
* * * * * * * *
Teyla was in the gym sparring with Lt. Cadman when Amelia walked in.
"Hey," Amelia said as she set down her gym bag.
"Hello," Teyla said as she dodged a kick from Laura.
"What's up girl," Laura said as she blocked one of Teyla's punches.
"Mind if I jump in," Amelia asked as she stretched.
"Sure," Teyla said as she tossed Laura to the floor, "Just give me a minute to catch my breath."
"Ok," Amelia said. Teyla helped Laura up and they both sat on a bench breathing heavily. Laura was the first to catch her breath and stood as Amelia walked onto the sparing mats.
Amelia smiled and took a ready stance with her hands up while she bounced lightly on the balls of her feet. Laura stood and put her hands up. Amelia and Laura circled each other slowly. Amelia kicked at Laura's right side. Laura blocked and jabbed at Amelia's chest. Amelia side stepped and kicked at Laura's left knee. Laura jumped to avoid the kick and landed one of her own against Amelia's right shoulder. Amelia rolled to her right and lunged forward tackling Laura. They hit the mats with a loud thud. Amelia landed a couple punches to Laura's gut before Laura pushed her off and jumped to her feet. Amelia got to her feet and blocked a kick aimed for her head. Then landed a kick to Laura's stomach that sent her tumbling backward. Looking up at Amelia from the floor nodded signaling she needed a minute. Amelia smiled as she helped her friend up.
"Good kick," Laura said as she sat back down on the bench.
"Thanks," Amelia said as she sat beside her.
"Interesting match," Teyla said.
"Thanks," Laura said.
"Do either of you mind if I ask you something," Teyla said.
"Go for it," Laura said. Amelia nodded in agreement.
"What is a condom," Teyla asked. Laura and Amelia looked at each other.
"Its a piece of plastic shaped to fit over a man's member while having sex. It helps prevent pregnancy," Laura said.
"I see," Teyla said.
"Why the sudden interest," Laura asked.
"Ronon asked me about them earlier he said he over heard someone in the infirmary talk about them," Amelia said.
"General O'Neill is approving a medical order for a box of condoms per person on Atlantis and another hundred boxes to be kept in the infirmary," Teyla said.
"Why," Laura and Amelia asked in unison.
"Dr. Keller is pregnant," Teyla said.
"No way. Jennifer's pregnant," Laura asked. Teyla nodded.
"Who's the father," Amelia asked.
"Rodney," Teyla said.
"Wow," Laura said.
"That was my reaction," Teyla said.
"No wonder the general put the order through," Laura said.
"I'd say so," Amelia said as she stood up, "So who's next?"
"I must go pick up Torren," Teyla said as she stood up.
"I need a shower and some sleep," Laura said as she got up to leave.
"I'll spar with you," Vala said as she walked into the gym.
"Then let's go," Amelia said.
* * * * * * * *
Daedalus was passing Saturn as Col. Caldwell and Mr. Hays had lunch.
"How's your sandwich sir," Caldwell said.
"Fine colonel," Hays said as he got up and looked out the window, "To think only twelve years ago we could only get to low orbit."
"I know what you mean sir," Caldwell said, "The stargate has caused a great leap for us."
"Its sure has," Hays said, "What is that?"
"Bridge this is Caldwell activate the long rang scanners. Focus them on the port side" Caldwell said after he tapped his ear piece. A siren went off all over the ship, "I have to get to the bridge sir."
"I'm right behind you colonel," Hays said as Caldwell took off for the bridge with Hays closely behind.
"What is it," Caldwell said as he took his seat.
"Twenty-five Al'kesh and a Ha'tak on a course straight for earth," The helmsman said.
"Bring shields up, put the three-o-twos on alert and open a secure channel" Caldwell said. The helmsman nodded at him, "This is Colonel Caldwell of the earth ship Daedalus. Identify yourself or you will be fired on."
"Nothing sir," The helmsman said.
"Fire a warning shot," Caldwell said.
"Hold airman," Hays said as he tapped the helmsman on the shoulder, "Is that wise colonel?"
"Its standard protocol sir," Caldwell said.
"Go ahead son," Hays said. The helmsman fried a warning shot that narrowly missed the Ha'tak.
"Multiple contacts," The helmsman said.
"What are they," Caldwell asked.
"Death gliders," The helmsman said.
"Launch the three-o-twos and fire all weapons," Caldwell said, "Send a sub space transmission to Atlantis calling for back up."
* * * * * * * *
John was on the east pier practicing his golf swing.
"Enjoying your day colonel," Jack said.
"Yes sir," John said as he placed another ball on the green, "Care to join me?"
"Sure," Jack said as he pulled his own bag of clubs onto the balcony.
"General O'Neill and Colonel Sheppard please report to the control room," Chuck said over the city wide com system. Jack and John looked at each other and took off running for the transporter.
In the control room Woolsey, Teal'c, Zelanka and McKay were already standing there looking at the long range sensor screen.
"What's going on," Jack asked.
"A fleet of Al'kesh and a Ha'tak are on a course for earth," Woolsey said.
"All three-o-fours in earth orbit this is General O'Neill I'm issuing attack protocol alpha. Incoming fleet of Goa'uld class ship headed for Earth. You are to break orbit and assist Daedalus in intercepting them," Jack said.
"Woolsey get a message to the Antarctic base. Tell them to get someone in the chair there. Zelenka get Beckett in the chair here. Sheppard round up every available person with the ancient gene and have them take jumpers up set up a defense," Jack said.