This whole story takes place after Dog with Two Bones. If it's in parenthesis it most likely a thought. Hope you enjoy.


"What?", everybody said in unison.

"I said the Asharan I speak of is Aeryn Sun," Jocan commented. "If you would allow me to come onboard, I promise to answer all the questions you require under one condition, I'll tell you that condition when I get there."

Everybody remained quiet. Then they looked at Aeryn, waiting for her answer. "Fine, come onboard. But if you try anything, we will ship you off," Aeryn replied. Her use of one of Crichton's expressions was not lost on the crew. They all gave Crichton a knowing smile and started heading towards the Docking Bay to meet Jocan. Crichton started lagging behind just long enough to walk beside Aeryn. "Do you have any idea what's going on?", John asked. (or is this another secret, you can't share with me.)

"No", Aeryn said quickly. John glanced at her skeptically. (What are you hiding Aeryn)

"Nothing", Aeryn insisted. "Nothing what?," John said stopping her with a hand on her arm, which Immediately sent a sensation through her. (It's true, isn't it?)

"Listen, don't worry about it," Aeryn said, As she reached up to cup his cheek with her hand. "We will figure everything out." She turned and continued towards the Docking Bay. (Oh, I will worry, but only because I love you.) "Love you too", Aeryn said, as she walked down the corridor.

"Aeryn." Aeryn slowly turned around at the sound of his voice. She watched as he slowly walked towards her and stopped a few inches in front of her looking into her gray eyes. He started to lean forward when....

"Aeryn, John, Where the frell are you, are we going to meet this guy or not." Dargo said, with a rough reply over their coms. Glancing at each other in frustration they replied. "On our way", and started out in a jog over to the Docking Bay.