Danielle watched Rodney's every move he made when he was around Anita. So far, she'd found out that he didn't listen to half of the things she says when she babbles on an on about some translation. He seemed to like to watch her talk. He likes to watch her when she's working, too.

Danielle and Genna decided that these were definitely signs. Phase one would take place that afternoon when Rodney took a lunch break.

Rodney normally didn't eavesdrop, but this was a desperate occasion. He needed to know what kinds of things Anita liked. Who better to learn this from but her best friends?

He casually sat down at the seat behind them and started eating. Five minutes went by with nothing of use coming from the two. Although he'd have to check up, see if Lt. Hayes was really seeing the cutie from the infirmary. Those two sure did gossip a lot. Finally he heard those magic words.

"Hey, Danny, did you hear who Anita has a crush on?"

"No! Spill it!"

"That one scientist. You know who I'm talking about."

"Oh, I know. Really, him?"

He couldn't believe his ears. She liked someone. And a scientist to boot. This would make it easier to beat the pulp out of him. Anita was his! Wait, he could be scientist. That would be ironic. He jumped up and went to his lab; he had to sort out his thoughts.

When he arrived, he began rambling...out loud.

"I don't have a chance with her.. she likes some other scientist. Or maybe I'm the scientist they were talking about. Nah, i was sitting right there, why talk about it. They saw you, that's why they didn't say any names! No, still doesn't play out..."

"Ummm... McKay? Are you alright?" John looked at him with a hint of amusement.

"I'm fine Colonel. Just having a -"

"Fight with yourself? What about?"

"Some girl. I heard someone say that she liked a scientist. That could be me, but nine times out of ten.. it's not."

"Has to be more than some girl if your this tore up about it. Who is she?" Rodney mumbled his answer. "Pardon?"

"Anita, okay!"

"Really? I thought you didn't trust them."

"I don't trust Danielle."

"Why? Because she's your only female competition?"

"NOOOO! I just think she's hiding something, that's all."

"Sure McKay. Look, I'll help you with your investigation, alright? Find out if it's you she likes."

"Really? Thanks John."

Genna watched Rodney rush out of the room. Either he really had to go to the bathroom or he'd heard them.

"Phase one is complete." Danielle smiled. All was going as planned. She said good-bye to Genna and started toward her room. This was going to work. Now she just had to find out if the someone Genna had her eye on was interested. She'd have to get Anita's help to do that plan though.

She was surprised to find a note lying on her bed.

Dear Danielle,

I've decided to let you know that I love your smile and that it brightens up my day when I see it. I can't wait until I see it tomorrow.

With Love,

Your Secret Admirer

Well, she hadn't been expecting that. She couldn't help but wonder who it was. Someone on Atlantis liked her. She had to admit though; she liked the sound of it.

Needless to say, she went to bed with a smile on her face.

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