Aeryn was gathering some things for both John and herself. She was hoping
to stay on Arnessk for a short while. She was rummaging through some of the
clothing that John brought back from Earth when she heard a beeping sound.
She walked over to her bag and pulled a small silver device out of the
inner pocket. She pressed the red flashing light.
Aeryn: Not now.
(Cut to Pilot) Pilot was running his final diagnostic scan of Moya. She was running at a relaxed 98%. Her starburst was back on online and ready encase they needed it. She still had a couple of small blind spots but the DRDs were working on them.
Pilot: Aeryn, I am receiving a transmission from Captain D'Argo. They are returning. Their mission is complete. Everyone is well.
The dim light in her chambers illuminated the tears on her cheeks.
Aeryn: Were they successful?
Pilot: He did not go into detail but it would seem so. They said they will tell us about it when they rendezvous with us at Arnessk in ten solar days.
Aeryn: (wiping her face) Pilot, have the DRDs prepare my prowler. I will explain when I come to the den.
Pilot was confused by the request but sent the DRDs.
When Aeryn entered the den she was wearing her long leather coat. Pilot could see the pulse pistol resting on her hip.
Pilot: I don't believe we are in range of Arnessk as of yet.
Aeryn leaned against the console. She held up a vid chip.
Aeryn: I have something important that I have to take care of before I go to Arnessk. I need you to give this vid chip to John when he returns.
Pilot took the vid chip.
Pilot: Are you in some sort of trouble Aeryn?
Aeryn: No, I am simply keeping a promise.
Pilot: Do you think it is wise to go in your condition? Possibly it would be wiser to wait for Commander Crichton.
Aeryn: I will be perfectly safe however Crichton may not be. It will be easier and quicker if I go alone.
Pilot: If it is that simple, why are you taking a weapon?
Aeryn looked down at her pulse pistol. She touched one of Pilot's hands.
Aeryn: I should be gone less than a couple of weeknens. I might even beat the others back.
Pilot: Commander Crichton is not going to like this.
Aeryn: I know but I have to go. I will be back. When I am ready I will contact you for the coordinates to Arnessk.
She stepped away from the console.
Aeryn: Don't worry Pilot. I am not going to do anything dangerous.
When she reached the door she turned back toward Pilot.
Aeryn: John will try to get you to try and map out my trajectory and figure out my coordinates.for his own safety and mine, I am asking you to respect my wishes and don't do it.
Pilot nodded his head in acknowledgement. He didn't agree with what she was doing but he had to respect her wishes.
Within a half arn, Aeryn was gone. She was completely off Moya's scanners within an arn.
********
Chiana, Noranti, Stark and Rygel were bickering off and on for days. They were getting on each other's nerves and D'Argo's. It finally got so bad that he tongued them.
John: Feel better?
D'Argo: At least it will be quiet in here for a short while.
John had been sitting silently for most of the ride.
D'Argo: What is bothering you? Are you still feeling guilty about what we did to Furlow?
He shook his head.
John: No, I know you all were right.
D'Argo: Then what is bothering you?
John: Everything.
D'Argo: Can you be a little more specific?
John: I'm just tired of it Dee.
D'Argo: Of what?
John: It all.
John sat up in his chair and stared out at the stars.
John: I am tired of having to save a universe that is trying to kill me. I am tired of everybody and their mother trying to steal pieces of my brain and taking chunks of my soul. I am tired of killing and causing others to die. More than anything I am tired of being the infamous John Crichton.
D'Argo: Who do you want to be?
He thought for a microt. He looked at D'Argo.
John: (speaking with resolve in his voice) I want to be Aeryn's husband. I want to be Shorty's father.
D'Argo: You will be. You are.
John: When I was growing up I thought Jack was the worse father on Earth. He was always so busy being Jack Crichton, astronaut, that he didn't have a whole lot of time to be Jack Crichton, father. I grew up resenting him for that. It took getting thrown into another universe for me to realize just what an amazing man he was and how lucky I was to have him. If I never got caught in that wormhole and spit out into this crazy universe, he and I would still be having pissing contests.
D'Argo looked at him.
John: Figure of speech. Point is I don't want the same for me and my son. I don't want him to grow up resenting me because of what I have done, of who I am. I lived in a shadow for the majority of my life it is not a fun place to be.
D'Argo: I hear a lot of what you don't want. What do you want?
John: Right now I just want to be able to watch Aeryn grow fat with my child inside of her.
D'Argo: I wouldn't let her hear you calling her fat.
John smiled slightly.
John: I want to be there when he is born. I want to see his first steps, hear his first words. I want to calm his fears, share his joy and give him a swift kick in the ass if he needs it. I want to teach him. I want to see the amazement and joy in his eyes when he learns something new and exciting.
D'Argo: You will be a great father John.
John: How do you know that?
He looked over his shoulder at D'Argo.
D'Argo: Because unlike me, you will be there.
John lowered his eyes.
John: I just want a safe heaven for my family where my son can just be a kid with simple kid problems, fears and joys. He will have to face the harshness of this universe soon enough. I just want him to have a chance to be a normal kid first.
D'Argo: John, I have no doubt that your child will have an exceptional life but he will never be normal.
D'Argo smiled slightly. John smiled and looked up at him.
Chiana started to come around. John looked back.
John: They are going to be mad as hell when they wake up.
D'Argo: I have plenty more tongue where that came from.
They looked at each other and started laughing.
**********
Moya had arrived at Arnessk three days before Lola. Jool had made several trips back and forth from the planet to Moya. She and Pilot would share stories of their adventures since they parted.
D'Argo: There she is.
Everyone looked.
Rygel: Finally!
D'Argo: Pilot, we are here.
Jool: D'Argo, its Jool.
Chiana looked at D'Argo. He smiled.
D'Argo: Jool, it is good to hear your voice.
Jool: And yours.
John: How is everything?
Jool: Crichton, you are going to be amazed by the things I have found since you left.
John: Can't wait to see them cousin. Where is Aeryn? Is she aboard or down on the planet?
There was no answer.
John: Pilot?
D'Argo: Pilot open up the bay we are coming aboard.
Pilot: The bay is open Captain D'Argo.
When they landed Jool was waiting for them. Everyone got off except Chiana and D'Argo.
Chiana: You seem to be happy to be here.
D'Argo: Yes. I enjoyed my stay.
Chiana: Are you happy because of the planet or because of Jool?
D'Argo stood up. He looked at her but didn't answer. He moved passed her to exit Lola. She followed him down the stairs. When D'Argo saw Jool, she smiled and went to him. They hugged. He lifted her off her feet into his strong arms.
Jool: I have missed you.
D'Argo: And I you.
He put her down. She went to Chiana.
D'Argo: Where is Aeryn?
John: That is what I want to know.
Jool: I think we should go to command.
John: What is going on? Where is she?
Jool: Pilot has a message for you in command.
Pilot explained about Aeryn leaving and held up the vid chip. John told him to play it.
Aeryn: John, I know you are going to be angry with me but I had to leave. It involves that promise I made before I returned to Moya. I am in no danger and will return soon. I am not going to tell you not to worry because I know you will anyway. Just know that I am fine and will return to you soon. I love you.
The image disappeared.
John: Where did she go Pilot?
Pilot: She did not tell me only that she would be safe but you would not be, if you were allowed to follow her.
John: Can you plot her trajectory?
Pilot: She has asked me not to. She said she would contact me to receive the coordinates to Arnessk.
John slammed his fist down on the table.
John: Damn! She needs a leash.
Jool: John, I am sure she is fine. Aeryn has always been able to take care of herself.
John: Yeah when it was just herself she had to worry about.
John stormed out of command. Chiana followed him out.
Jool: Something I don't know.
D'Argo: Aeryn is pregnant with John's child.
Jool had a look of shock on her face.
D'Argo: Come on we have a lot of catching up to do.
********
Aeryn arrived at the desolate planet deep in the uncharted territories. She took the communicator out of her pocket.
Aeryn: It's Aeryn. I am here.
She landed and was greeted by an elderly woman. She was surprised by Aeryn's condition.
Ky: You have certainly changed since we saw you last.
Aeryn: How is he?
Ky: Angry that I called you without his permission but anxious to see you.
Aeryn: Where is he?
Ky: Down below.
Ky walked up to Aeryn. She opened her coat. She gently laid her hand on Aeryn's stomach.
Ky: One life ends while another begins. That is the way it should be.
She took Aeryn's hand and led her inside.
The structure was a hollowed out underground cave. It was primitive at best with very little by way of comforts. On the bed lay the body of a man only a shadow of the man he once was. Looking at his scarred features you couldn't tell that he once was quite handsome. Aeryn walked over to the bed and sat beside the still body. She touched his hand.
Aeryn: I am here.
The man's eyes opened slowly. His head turned in her direction. The mere sight of her face brought a smile to his otherwise unanimated face.
Aeryn: Don't be angry with Ky.
Old man: You are well?
Aeryn: Ullom is dead. Thanks to Crichton and the others.
The man tried to rise from the bed.
Man: Ullom found you! How?
Aeryn touched his shoulders and laid him back down.
Aeryn: It is all right. He did not harm me. As you can see I am cured of the heat delirium.
He pulled himself to a sitting position. He looked in her eyes.
Man: The sadness is gone. You have found your peace.
She nodded.
Ky: That is not all.
He saw Aeryn's stomach.
Man: Protect at all costs.
Aeryn: We will.
She took his hand in hers.
Aeryn: I have come to take you back with me.
Man: Ky told me. I can't be healed Aeryn. The damage is too extensive.
Aeryn: I know but Ky wants to be with her people and it is time that you were with yours.
Man: Could be dangerous for you.
Aeryn: Scorpius and the Scarrans will always be a threat to us. You being there will not change that and the Hokothians are no longer a threat to you or me now that Ullom is dead.
The man looked at Ky. She nodded her encouragement to him.
Man: Think we can both fit in that prowler of yours in your condition?
Aeryn smiled slightly.
Aeryn: We'll manage.
Aeryn and Ky got the man situated in the prowler. Ky hugged Aeryn.
Ky: Take care of yourself and him.
Aeryn: I will. Are you sure you will be okay?
Ky: My transport is behind those hills. I will leave soon after you.
Aeryn: Thank you for all you did.
Ky: You helped avenge my son and restore is name with our people. It couldn't have been easy for you especially after what he did.
Aeryn: I did it for one mother to another.
Ky touched her cheek.
Ky: Be well Aeryn Sun. Be happy.
Aeryn climbed into her prowler.
**********
Crichton spent much of his time buried in the artifacts that Jool dug up out of the catacombs. It didn't keep his mind off of Aeryn but it kept him from pacing. He traveled back and forth from the planet to Moya checking with Pilot constantly.
D'Argo found John sitting in command alone. He was staring out of the view screen.
D'Argo: You missed the meal again.
John: I'm not hungry.
D'Argo: She will be back.
John: What could she have been thinking? What could be worth the risk?
D'Argo: She said that she was safe.
John: She says a lot of things.
Pilot: Captain! Commander Crichton!
D'Argo: What's the problem Pilot?
Pilot: I have received a message from Aeryn Sun.
John stood up.
John: Is she all right? Where is she?
Pilot: She should be arriving within a day.
John: Can you patch me through to her?
Pilot: I will try.
John let out a deep breath.
Pilot: She is still too far off our scanners for the com to work.
John: When she is close enough get her on the phone.
Pilot: Understood. There was one more part of the message.
D'Argo: What is it Pilot?
Pilot: She says she is not returning alone.
Sleep did not come easy to John but he did manage to catch a few winks.
Pilot: Commander?
John lifted his head off the pillow. He had been sleeping on Aeryn's pillow since returning to Moya.
John: Yes Pilot.
Pilot: Moya is able to get a signal to the prowler.
John hopped off the bed.
John: Patch me through.
He picked up his com.
John: Aeryn.
There was static at first. He called out her name again.
Aeryn: John?
John: Thank god. Are you all right?
Aeryn: I am fine. Didn't you get my message?
John: You were just a little vague honey. What were you thinking going off like that?
Aeryn: I know you're mad at me but you will understand why I did it this way when we land in a few arns.
John: Who is we?
Aeryn: Hard to explain. You'll see when I get there.
John: Again kind of vague honey.
Aeryn: Stop worrying. Get some sleep.
John: (voice softening) Are you sure you are okay?
Aeryn: We are both fine. Love you. Aeryn out.
The com went dead. John laid back on the bed. Within microts he was sound asleep.
The crew of Moya, including Jool, were there when Aeryn returned. The lid of her prowler opened. John slid the stairs over and held his hand up to her as she climbed out of the prowler. When she got to the bottom of the stairs he pulled her in his arms.
John: Don't you ever do that to me again.
Aeryn: I told you I was safe.
He stepped back and looked at her. She saw Jool beside D'Argo.
Aeryn: Jool, I am glad you are here. He will need your help.
John: He who?
She gestured toward the prowler. John stepped up the ladder. The man lifted himself from the seat gingerly.
Man: John Crichton.
John nearly fell back down the stairs when he saw who it was.
Chiana: Well, who is it?
The man stood up and got a leg over the side. Everyone stood in deafening silence.
John: Crais!
Aeryn: Not now.
(Cut to Pilot) Pilot was running his final diagnostic scan of Moya. She was running at a relaxed 98%. Her starburst was back on online and ready encase they needed it. She still had a couple of small blind spots but the DRDs were working on them.
Pilot: Aeryn, I am receiving a transmission from Captain D'Argo. They are returning. Their mission is complete. Everyone is well.
The dim light in her chambers illuminated the tears on her cheeks.
Aeryn: Were they successful?
Pilot: He did not go into detail but it would seem so. They said they will tell us about it when they rendezvous with us at Arnessk in ten solar days.
Aeryn: (wiping her face) Pilot, have the DRDs prepare my prowler. I will explain when I come to the den.
Pilot was confused by the request but sent the DRDs.
When Aeryn entered the den she was wearing her long leather coat. Pilot could see the pulse pistol resting on her hip.
Pilot: I don't believe we are in range of Arnessk as of yet.
Aeryn leaned against the console. She held up a vid chip.
Aeryn: I have something important that I have to take care of before I go to Arnessk. I need you to give this vid chip to John when he returns.
Pilot took the vid chip.
Pilot: Are you in some sort of trouble Aeryn?
Aeryn: No, I am simply keeping a promise.
Pilot: Do you think it is wise to go in your condition? Possibly it would be wiser to wait for Commander Crichton.
Aeryn: I will be perfectly safe however Crichton may not be. It will be easier and quicker if I go alone.
Pilot: If it is that simple, why are you taking a weapon?
Aeryn looked down at her pulse pistol. She touched one of Pilot's hands.
Aeryn: I should be gone less than a couple of weeknens. I might even beat the others back.
Pilot: Commander Crichton is not going to like this.
Aeryn: I know but I have to go. I will be back. When I am ready I will contact you for the coordinates to Arnessk.
She stepped away from the console.
Aeryn: Don't worry Pilot. I am not going to do anything dangerous.
When she reached the door she turned back toward Pilot.
Aeryn: John will try to get you to try and map out my trajectory and figure out my coordinates.for his own safety and mine, I am asking you to respect my wishes and don't do it.
Pilot nodded his head in acknowledgement. He didn't agree with what she was doing but he had to respect her wishes.
Within a half arn, Aeryn was gone. She was completely off Moya's scanners within an arn.
********
Chiana, Noranti, Stark and Rygel were bickering off and on for days. They were getting on each other's nerves and D'Argo's. It finally got so bad that he tongued them.
John: Feel better?
D'Argo: At least it will be quiet in here for a short while.
John had been sitting silently for most of the ride.
D'Argo: What is bothering you? Are you still feeling guilty about what we did to Furlow?
He shook his head.
John: No, I know you all were right.
D'Argo: Then what is bothering you?
John: Everything.
D'Argo: Can you be a little more specific?
John: I'm just tired of it Dee.
D'Argo: Of what?
John: It all.
John sat up in his chair and stared out at the stars.
John: I am tired of having to save a universe that is trying to kill me. I am tired of everybody and their mother trying to steal pieces of my brain and taking chunks of my soul. I am tired of killing and causing others to die. More than anything I am tired of being the infamous John Crichton.
D'Argo: Who do you want to be?
He thought for a microt. He looked at D'Argo.
John: (speaking with resolve in his voice) I want to be Aeryn's husband. I want to be Shorty's father.
D'Argo: You will be. You are.
John: When I was growing up I thought Jack was the worse father on Earth. He was always so busy being Jack Crichton, astronaut, that he didn't have a whole lot of time to be Jack Crichton, father. I grew up resenting him for that. It took getting thrown into another universe for me to realize just what an amazing man he was and how lucky I was to have him. If I never got caught in that wormhole and spit out into this crazy universe, he and I would still be having pissing contests.
D'Argo looked at him.
John: Figure of speech. Point is I don't want the same for me and my son. I don't want him to grow up resenting me because of what I have done, of who I am. I lived in a shadow for the majority of my life it is not a fun place to be.
D'Argo: I hear a lot of what you don't want. What do you want?
John: Right now I just want to be able to watch Aeryn grow fat with my child inside of her.
D'Argo: I wouldn't let her hear you calling her fat.
John smiled slightly.
John: I want to be there when he is born. I want to see his first steps, hear his first words. I want to calm his fears, share his joy and give him a swift kick in the ass if he needs it. I want to teach him. I want to see the amazement and joy in his eyes when he learns something new and exciting.
D'Argo: You will be a great father John.
John: How do you know that?
He looked over his shoulder at D'Argo.
D'Argo: Because unlike me, you will be there.
John lowered his eyes.
John: I just want a safe heaven for my family where my son can just be a kid with simple kid problems, fears and joys. He will have to face the harshness of this universe soon enough. I just want him to have a chance to be a normal kid first.
D'Argo: John, I have no doubt that your child will have an exceptional life but he will never be normal.
D'Argo smiled slightly. John smiled and looked up at him.
Chiana started to come around. John looked back.
John: They are going to be mad as hell when they wake up.
D'Argo: I have plenty more tongue where that came from.
They looked at each other and started laughing.
**********
Moya had arrived at Arnessk three days before Lola. Jool had made several trips back and forth from the planet to Moya. She and Pilot would share stories of their adventures since they parted.
D'Argo: There she is.
Everyone looked.
Rygel: Finally!
D'Argo: Pilot, we are here.
Jool: D'Argo, its Jool.
Chiana looked at D'Argo. He smiled.
D'Argo: Jool, it is good to hear your voice.
Jool: And yours.
John: How is everything?
Jool: Crichton, you are going to be amazed by the things I have found since you left.
John: Can't wait to see them cousin. Where is Aeryn? Is she aboard or down on the planet?
There was no answer.
John: Pilot?
D'Argo: Pilot open up the bay we are coming aboard.
Pilot: The bay is open Captain D'Argo.
When they landed Jool was waiting for them. Everyone got off except Chiana and D'Argo.
Chiana: You seem to be happy to be here.
D'Argo: Yes. I enjoyed my stay.
Chiana: Are you happy because of the planet or because of Jool?
D'Argo stood up. He looked at her but didn't answer. He moved passed her to exit Lola. She followed him down the stairs. When D'Argo saw Jool, she smiled and went to him. They hugged. He lifted her off her feet into his strong arms.
Jool: I have missed you.
D'Argo: And I you.
He put her down. She went to Chiana.
D'Argo: Where is Aeryn?
John: That is what I want to know.
Jool: I think we should go to command.
John: What is going on? Where is she?
Jool: Pilot has a message for you in command.
Pilot explained about Aeryn leaving and held up the vid chip. John told him to play it.
Aeryn: John, I know you are going to be angry with me but I had to leave. It involves that promise I made before I returned to Moya. I am in no danger and will return soon. I am not going to tell you not to worry because I know you will anyway. Just know that I am fine and will return to you soon. I love you.
The image disappeared.
John: Where did she go Pilot?
Pilot: She did not tell me only that she would be safe but you would not be, if you were allowed to follow her.
John: Can you plot her trajectory?
Pilot: She has asked me not to. She said she would contact me to receive the coordinates to Arnessk.
John slammed his fist down on the table.
John: Damn! She needs a leash.
Jool: John, I am sure she is fine. Aeryn has always been able to take care of herself.
John: Yeah when it was just herself she had to worry about.
John stormed out of command. Chiana followed him out.
Jool: Something I don't know.
D'Argo: Aeryn is pregnant with John's child.
Jool had a look of shock on her face.
D'Argo: Come on we have a lot of catching up to do.
********
Aeryn arrived at the desolate planet deep in the uncharted territories. She took the communicator out of her pocket.
Aeryn: It's Aeryn. I am here.
She landed and was greeted by an elderly woman. She was surprised by Aeryn's condition.
Ky: You have certainly changed since we saw you last.
Aeryn: How is he?
Ky: Angry that I called you without his permission but anxious to see you.
Aeryn: Where is he?
Ky: Down below.
Ky walked up to Aeryn. She opened her coat. She gently laid her hand on Aeryn's stomach.
Ky: One life ends while another begins. That is the way it should be.
She took Aeryn's hand and led her inside.
The structure was a hollowed out underground cave. It was primitive at best with very little by way of comforts. On the bed lay the body of a man only a shadow of the man he once was. Looking at his scarred features you couldn't tell that he once was quite handsome. Aeryn walked over to the bed and sat beside the still body. She touched his hand.
Aeryn: I am here.
The man's eyes opened slowly. His head turned in her direction. The mere sight of her face brought a smile to his otherwise unanimated face.
Aeryn: Don't be angry with Ky.
Old man: You are well?
Aeryn: Ullom is dead. Thanks to Crichton and the others.
The man tried to rise from the bed.
Man: Ullom found you! How?
Aeryn touched his shoulders and laid him back down.
Aeryn: It is all right. He did not harm me. As you can see I am cured of the heat delirium.
He pulled himself to a sitting position. He looked in her eyes.
Man: The sadness is gone. You have found your peace.
She nodded.
Ky: That is not all.
He saw Aeryn's stomach.
Man: Protect at all costs.
Aeryn: We will.
She took his hand in hers.
Aeryn: I have come to take you back with me.
Man: Ky told me. I can't be healed Aeryn. The damage is too extensive.
Aeryn: I know but Ky wants to be with her people and it is time that you were with yours.
Man: Could be dangerous for you.
Aeryn: Scorpius and the Scarrans will always be a threat to us. You being there will not change that and the Hokothians are no longer a threat to you or me now that Ullom is dead.
The man looked at Ky. She nodded her encouragement to him.
Man: Think we can both fit in that prowler of yours in your condition?
Aeryn smiled slightly.
Aeryn: We'll manage.
Aeryn and Ky got the man situated in the prowler. Ky hugged Aeryn.
Ky: Take care of yourself and him.
Aeryn: I will. Are you sure you will be okay?
Ky: My transport is behind those hills. I will leave soon after you.
Aeryn: Thank you for all you did.
Ky: You helped avenge my son and restore is name with our people. It couldn't have been easy for you especially after what he did.
Aeryn: I did it for one mother to another.
Ky touched her cheek.
Ky: Be well Aeryn Sun. Be happy.
Aeryn climbed into her prowler.
**********
Crichton spent much of his time buried in the artifacts that Jool dug up out of the catacombs. It didn't keep his mind off of Aeryn but it kept him from pacing. He traveled back and forth from the planet to Moya checking with Pilot constantly.
D'Argo found John sitting in command alone. He was staring out of the view screen.
D'Argo: You missed the meal again.
John: I'm not hungry.
D'Argo: She will be back.
John: What could she have been thinking? What could be worth the risk?
D'Argo: She said that she was safe.
John: She says a lot of things.
Pilot: Captain! Commander Crichton!
D'Argo: What's the problem Pilot?
Pilot: I have received a message from Aeryn Sun.
John stood up.
John: Is she all right? Where is she?
Pilot: She should be arriving within a day.
John: Can you patch me through to her?
Pilot: I will try.
John let out a deep breath.
Pilot: She is still too far off our scanners for the com to work.
John: When she is close enough get her on the phone.
Pilot: Understood. There was one more part of the message.
D'Argo: What is it Pilot?
Pilot: She says she is not returning alone.
Sleep did not come easy to John but he did manage to catch a few winks.
Pilot: Commander?
John lifted his head off the pillow. He had been sleeping on Aeryn's pillow since returning to Moya.
John: Yes Pilot.
Pilot: Moya is able to get a signal to the prowler.
John hopped off the bed.
John: Patch me through.
He picked up his com.
John: Aeryn.
There was static at first. He called out her name again.
Aeryn: John?
John: Thank god. Are you all right?
Aeryn: I am fine. Didn't you get my message?
John: You were just a little vague honey. What were you thinking going off like that?
Aeryn: I know you're mad at me but you will understand why I did it this way when we land in a few arns.
John: Who is we?
Aeryn: Hard to explain. You'll see when I get there.
John: Again kind of vague honey.
Aeryn: Stop worrying. Get some sleep.
John: (voice softening) Are you sure you are okay?
Aeryn: We are both fine. Love you. Aeryn out.
The com went dead. John laid back on the bed. Within microts he was sound asleep.
The crew of Moya, including Jool, were there when Aeryn returned. The lid of her prowler opened. John slid the stairs over and held his hand up to her as she climbed out of the prowler. When she got to the bottom of the stairs he pulled her in his arms.
John: Don't you ever do that to me again.
Aeryn: I told you I was safe.
He stepped back and looked at her. She saw Jool beside D'Argo.
Aeryn: Jool, I am glad you are here. He will need your help.
John: He who?
She gestured toward the prowler. John stepped up the ladder. The man lifted himself from the seat gingerly.
Man: John Crichton.
John nearly fell back down the stairs when he saw who it was.
Chiana: Well, who is it?
The man stood up and got a leg over the side. Everyone stood in deafening silence.
John: Crais!