Chapter Eleven 'Marry Me Part III'

Jennifer had gone back to the infirmary after that huge fight with Ronon. She couldn't believe all the things he had said to her. It didn't matter. Of course it mattered. This was her dream wedding but of course who cares about that right. Jennifer slammed her fist one the computer and began to stream frustrated tears. "Jen," a soft voice replied breaking her out of her trance.

"Is there something you need Teyla?" Jennifer asked quickly wiping her tears.

"Hey," Teyla said coming over to her quickly. "It'll be alright," she said stroking her face. "It is just a tuxedo," she said hoping she got the name right.

"No its not," Jennifer said jumping down. "A wedding to a woman on earth is everything she dreams about from the times she was little till it happens," she said sitting on a hospital bed.

"The same for you," Teyla said sitting across from her.

"I never thought I would have a wedding," Jennifer said softly. "I always thought I was going to die someone's whore," she said looking down at her bracelet. "And then when Ronon asked me to marry him I saw my chance at everything real again," she said softly. "But it doesn't matter because it is just stupid to him anyway," she said standing up from the bed.

"Maybe you should explain it to him," Teyla said looking over at her.

"I shouldn't have too," Jennifer said before walking out of the infirmary. "Marie can you take over for me I am going to bed," she said into her com-link.

"Sure," Marie said heading for the infirmary.

Ronon was in the sparing room training some marines and showing no mercy. John had to step in before he killed one of his men. "Okay time to stop," John said causing Ronon to glare at him.

"Why?" Ronon asked causing John to sigh.

"Because your anger is clouding your judgment," John replied. "Get out of here," he said to the marines and they all quickly hustled out.

"What do you mean?" Ronon asked breathing heavily.

"I mean the fight that you had with Jennifer is making you angry," John replied. "And you are taking it out on the marines," he said causing Ronon to sigh.

"Sorry," Ronon said sliding down against the wall. John sat down next to him and handed him a water bottle. "I just don't get it," he said before taking a drink of the water.

"I guess you haven't spoken with Jennifer then," John said causing him to shake his head. "Why not?" He asked in a confused tone. "I mean you love her right," he said.

"Of course I love her," Ronon said handing him back the water bottle. "I want her to marry me don't I," he said causing John to nod. "But I don't do tuxedos," he said looking with disgust. "I just don't get the big deal anyway," he said with frustration in his voice.

"Oh right you aren't from earth," John said smacking himself in the head.

"What does that have to do with anything?" Ronon asked looking over at him.

"See women from earth have their whole wedding planned out way before it every actually happens," John said smiling. "My ex wife said she use to walk around with a pillow case on her head just dreaming about it," he said laughing.

"Why would she do that?" Ronon asked arching his eyebrow.

"The pillow case represented the veil," John said motioning with his hands and Ronon just shook his head still confused. "Oh you are impossible," he said standing up. "Just go talk to Jen," he said before walking out of the room.

Ronon was in his room thinking about Jennifer and about his conversation with John. Teyla opened the door from the outside and had her arms crossed. "She was crying," Teyla said coming into the room.

"Really?" Ronon asked feeling horrible about the fight but still didn't get it.

"Why are you being so difficult about this?" Teyla asked sitting on the chair across from him. "It is just clothing," she said causing him to sigh.

"Why is she being so difficult?" Ronon repeated back to her.

"Have you taken a look at this from her perspective?" Teyla asked causing him to look up. "I mean to her she isn't even supposed to be alive right now," she said softly.

"What?" Ronon asked with his eyebrow frowning in anger.

"She has had a tough life Ronon," Teyla replied. "She never thought she would find someone to love let alone marry and earth traditions are important to her," she said softly. "Just like Satedan tradition are to you," she said causing him to look down. "Think about it," she said getting up.

"Thanks," Ronon said as she walked out of the room. He fiddled with his knife with Jennifer and their fight running through his mind.

The next morning Sam walked into the room with a slight smirk on her face. "What?" She asked arching her eyebrow.

"Nothing," Sam said waving her hand. "I just had a run in with Rodney," she said causing her to nod. "Um but you need to get back you are going on a mission," she said softly.

"What team?" Jennifer asked hoping that it wasn't John's.

"Um the Botany department," Sam said causing Jennifer to turn around.

"What?" Jennifer asked arching her eyebrow. "Why do they need a doctor?" She asked confused.

"Just in case," Sam said lying through her teeth.

"How long will we be gone?" Jennifer asked looking over at her.

"A week," Sam said simply trying to keep from laughing.

"A week!!" Jennifer said causing her to look shocked.

"Yes," Sam said firmly. "Now get packing," she said before walking out.

"Yes ma'am," Jennifer said before going to get her stuff ready. She had placed her stuff near the gate and saw Ronon walking over to her.

"Hey," Ronon said simply.

"Hey," Jennifer said looking away from him and he turned her chin. "What?" She asked still a bit frustrated.

"I am sorry," Ronon said looking into her eyes. "Can we talk when you get back?" He asked causing her to sigh.

"Sure," Jennifer said nodding her head and then the gate open.

"Come on Jennifer," Katie yelled out to her and she walked away from him. Once they gate closed Sam, Teyla, and John walked over to him.

"Ready to get started buddy?" John asked causing him to nod with a smile.

"She isn't going to know what hit her," Sam said with a smile on her face. They walked away from the gate and went to get prepared.

Jennifer was sitting back against a large tree half way through the week. She hadn't done much of anything here. No one has gotten sick and no one has gotten poisoned. But they kept asking her strange question. What kind of dresses she liked? What colors were her favorite? What kind of flowers she liked? Then they would take off running. But she did make a good friend in Katie and was able to look at her fight with Ronon in a new perspective.

"You look bored," Katie said coming over to her.

"Yeah," Jennifer said looking down at her bracelet. "But don't let me hold you up," she said laughing.

"Maybe he will surprise you," Katie said sitting next to her.

"I don't know," Jennifer said causing her to sigh and lean back. "Maybe I was overreacting I mean this is his marriage to," she said running her fingers through her hair.

"Everything will be fine," Katie said gripping her shoulder and then went back to work. A dark haired girl walked over to her as she inspected a plant.

"Does she have suspicions?" The girl asked causing Katie to snicker.

"Not a clue," Katie said with them both giggling.

Jennifer was back with the Botany team on Atlantis. She was so glad to be home and to get a chance to talk with Ronon. "Thank god you are here," Sam said coming over to her.

"What is it?" Jennifer asked with her heart rate increasing.

"Something happened in the mess hall," Sam replied. "Everyone is getting sick," she said causing her to run with her medical bag.

"Nice," Katie said with a smile. "We better get dressed," she said heading away with Sam.

Jennifer got the mess hall ready to work but stopped in her tracks. Everyone from Atlantis was there in their best dress and she looked at Ronon. He was standing at the front of them with a pastor at his side. "What?" Jennifer asked feeling herself tear up.

Ronon walked over to her and grabbed a hold of her hands. "I never really understood a lot of the traditions from Earth," he began. "But I saw how upset you were when I was trying to take that one away from you and I never want to hurt you," he said taking her hand and wiping her tears.

"It doesn't matter," Jennifer said shaking her head. "I just want to be with you," she said causing him to smile and look over at Teyla.

"We better get you dressed," Teyla said leading her away from the crowd. They walked into her room and Teyla helped her get ready. "How do you like it?" She asked.

"The dress is perfect," Jennifer said smiling at her friend.

"Well get dressed," Teyla said motioning her to the bathroom. The music began in the mess hall and Ronon felt his heart rate increase.

"I've never seen you look so nervous," John said causing him to smirk. "You'll be fine," he said patting him on the shoulder.

Sam and Teyla came through the door in the bridesmaids gowns standing to the right. Then everyone in the audience stood from their seats. The doors opened again and Jennifer walked through. Ronon felt his breath catch in his throat gazing at her beautiful

She was in a long white silk ivory dress with a beaded veil. She was holding her bouquet of lilies and Lorne walked her down the isle. "Are you ready?" He asked her.

"Yes I am," Jennifer said as they began to walk towards Ronon.

"Who gives this woman away?" The pastor asked.

"I do," Lorne replied kissing her cheek and the handing her to Ronon.

"Ronon and Jennifer please join hands," the pastor replied. "We are here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony," the pastor said looking at them.

After reading a few versus in the bible he looked at Ronon. "Ronon repeat after me," the pastor said softly. "I Ronon," he began going through the vows.

Ronon looked into her eyes the entire time that Pastor was feeding him the words. "I Ronon Dex take you Jennifer Keller to be my wife to have and told hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, for saking all others from this day forward till death do us part," he said kissing her hand.

"Now Jennifer," The Pastor replied leading her through it.

"I Jennifer Keller take you Ronon Dex to be my husband to have and told hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, for saking all others from this day forward till death do us part," she said smiling.

"The bracelet," The pastor said looking at John and he handed it. "I never done this before," he said causing everyone to laugh. "But Ronon repeat after me," he said softly. "With this bracelet I thy wed," he said with a smile.

"With this bracelet I thy wed," Ronon said placing it on her wrist.

"The ring," The pastor said looking over at Teyla and she handed it over. "Jennifer repeat with this ring I thy wed," he said causing her to smile.

"With this ring I thy wed," Jennifer said placing it on his finger and he smiled.

"By the power vested in me by the powers in the universe," The pastor said slightly laughing. "I now pronounce you man and wife," he said. "You may kiss the bride," he said looking at him.

Ronon slowly pulled her in for a gentle kiss and everyone around them cheered. He lifted her up in his arms and carried her down the isle. "Have fun buddy," John said smiling and Teyla hit him. "OW!!" He said rubbing his head.

"Wait," Jennifer said stopping him. "We got to do something first," she said looking over at him and he arched his eyebrow.

"More important then our honeymoon," Ronon said causing her to smack him.

"Okay ladies," Jennifer said causing them to huddle.

"What is this?" Teyla asked arching her eyebrow.

"We are supposed to catch the flower," Sam said causing her to nod. Jennifer threw them over her head and Sam caught them causing all to laugh.

"Now can we go," Ronon said causing her to laugh.

"No," Jennifer said shaking her head. "You have to take off my garter," she said slowly lifting them bottom of her dress. "Toss it," he said causing him to slide it off.

The guys all got around and he threw it over his head. Rodney caught it. "Oh no," Sam said causing everyone to left.

"Now," Ronon said with an eager look in his eye and she laughed.

"Yes," Jennifer said as he lifted her again to have their honeymoon. They found love and wasn't going to let a little fight get in the way.