Still don't own anything, though I wish I did.

Sorry for the short chapter, I've been really busy.

Chapter Six: Bedtime

After arriving at the infirmary, John settled in and started playing with some toys the nurses had found. The adults gathered around and started talking.

"So from the text I read, anyone who has the ancient gene and so much as touches it will be turned into a child," Rodney explained.

"Wait, anyone who touches it? That means we can't let people with the gene anywhere near it, even you Rodney. You had the gene therapy," Elizabeth said.

"If I'm careful I should be fine. I'm the only one qualified to work on the machine and try to change the affect of it."

"You can't go. If you get changed into a small child, there will be some serious trouble around here. I'll send Zelenka and a few others but not you"

"Elizabeth, I - ," Rodney started.

"No, Zelenka can fill you in and you can give him advise but I will not risk you getting changed into a child," Elizabeth stated firmly.

"Now that we have that sorted out, there is another problem to work out," Carson said, nodding towards the middle of the infirmary. Everyone looked and was surprised to see John starting to nod off on one of the beds.

"He needs a place to sleep and I don't think the infirmary would be a good place for him. I have lots of people come in at night and it could scare him," Carson said.

"Alright, he seems to have clung on to me, so he can sleep in my quarters with me," Elizabeth stated.

They all walked over to where he was trying desperately to stay awake. Upon seeing them he open his eyes wide, as if to say 'I'm awake'. Elizabeth smiled.

"Well John, it is time to go to bed. I thought you could sleep in my quarters tonight. Is that okay?"

John shook his head. They all looked at each other confused. He had clung onto Elizabeth, who would he feel safer with? He got a sneaky smile on his face and pointed at Rodney.

"Oh no. I'm not good with kids. They are loud and annoying," Rodney complained. With that statement, John smiled even bigger. He knew that he was going to have good time annoying this guy.

"Okay Rodney, take care of our little friend," Elizabeth said smirking.

"Alright, let's go," Rodney said, looking grumpier than ever. Everyone one smiled as they watched the duo leave.

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