A small follow up to the previous chapter.


"Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home," Teyla said as she took the plates from Jeannie's hands and carried them into the dining room. She placed the plates on the table and returned to the kitchen and said, "You have a very lovely home."

"Oh believe me, it's my pleasure," replied Jeanne as she reached into the cupboard to retrieve some glasses. She placed them one by one on the counter and then turned to face Teyla. "It's been so nice having you around." A shout of laughter that could only have come from Sheppard had the two women sharing an eye roll. "Even if the three of them act more like boys than men. How do you do it?"

Teyla tiled her head and gave Jeannie a telling smile. "Some times require more patience than others. But they are my brothers and I care very much for each of them."

Jeannie smiled kindly at Teyla. "I can see that. They're very lucky to have you."

"We are all fortunate," Teyla amended just as John burst through the kitchen door with Rodney in hot pursuit.

"Teyla! You've got to see this!"

John thrust the object he'd had in his hands- an opened photo album- in front of Teyla and blocked Rodney from retrieving it by standing between him and Teyla.

Teyla looked at the photo and then turned her puzzled gaze to Rodney.

Rodney stopped struggling to get past Sheppard and sighed. "I was nine," he explained with a huff. "It was the only time I'd been near a canoe."

"I can see why, McKay," said Sheppard with a wide grin. "You're supposed to put it in the water and sit in it, not put it on your head!"

With that John sailed past Teyla before Rodney got over his sputtering and started the chase anew.

A/N: "The Code" part 3: "You've Worn a Canoe as a Hat."