Visiting Family Chapter 3: Visiting Jeannie

They landed in Vancouver, picked up their bags and discovered that Jeannie was there to meet them.

"Hi guys," said Jeannie.

"Hi Jeannie," replied Rodney and Jennifer. Then they walked out to the car and put the luggage in the trunk then they got in the car and started off towards Jeannie's house

"So are you two dating now?" asked Jeannie.

"Yes, we are," said Jennifer as she kissed Rodney. Jeannie saw them in the mirror and smiled.

"Last time I came to Atlantis I could tell that you loved each other; I could see it in your eyes and Jennifer I could also tell by how much you cared for him. It was more than a doctor should care about her patient. It was wonderful!" said Jeannie.

"It was about that time that I realized I loved him," said Jennifer.

"How long have you been in love with her Mer?" asked Jeannie.

"About a year," he replied.

"How long have you been dating?" asked Jeannie.

"A little over a week," replied Jennifer as they pulled up outside Jeannie's house.

"Let me guess why it took you two so long to start dating. It was because you were too nervous to ask her out wasn't it, Mer?" asked Jeannie.

"I… um…well yes, but I asked her out eventually," replied Rodney as they got out of the car.

"Yes, you did Rodney," said Jennifer as she kissed him again.

Suddenly the front door of the house opened and out ran Madison shouting.

"Uncle Mer!" as she leapt up, giving Rodney a hug. Then Rodney put Madison down and pointed to Jennifer saying

"This is Jennifer, she is my special friend." Jennifer kneeled down in front of Madison and said,

"Hi Madison."

"Hi Jennifer," replied Madison shyly.

They went inside where they were greeted by Caleb.

"Hi Rodney and who is this?" asked Caleb.

"This is Dr Jennifer Keller," replied Rodney.

"Nice to meet you," said Caleb to Jennifer.

"Caleb, why don't you and Madison go and get dinner started whilst I help get Mer and Jennifer settled in," said Jeannie.

"Sure," replied Caleb as Jeannie, Jennifer, and Rodney went upstairs.

When they got upstairs, Jeannie led them to the spare room.

"Here you go, you two will be sleeping in here," said Jeannie.

"Thanks," replied Rodney.

"Well, I'll leave you two to get settled in, By the time you are, dinner should be ready," said Jeannie.

"Thank you, we'll be down in a bit," said Jennifer as Jeannie left the room. Jennifer suddenly started kissing Rodney he pulled away, looking startled.

"Well she did tell us to get settled in" explained Jennifer, grinning

"True," said Rodney and he smiled, kissing her back.

After they got settled in they went downstairs where they all had a wonderful dinner. Shortly after dinner Madison was put to bed. The others sat down in the living room and had a chat over drinks.

"So, how is your vacation going?" asked Jeannie.

"Great! We went to see my dad last week," replied Jennifer.

"Oh, what did he think of Mer?" laughed Jeannie.

"Well, Rodney took the time to talk with and get to know my father, and by the end of the visit they were getting along really well," replied Jennifer.

"Wow Mer! You must really love Jennifer," said Jeannie.

"I do," replied Rodney.

"I think you make a great couple," said Jeannie.

"Thank you," replied Jennifer.

"Well, I'm tired. I think its time I turned in," said Rodney.

"I think I'll join you," said Jennifer as she followed Rodney upstairs. Jeannie followed them up and whilst Rodney was in the bathroom said to Jennifer,

"I have never seen Mer as happy as he is with you."

"Thank you and I'm happier than I have ever been when I'm with him," said Jennifer smiling. Rodney came out of the bathroom and Jennifer went in whilst she was in the bathroom Jeannie said to Rodney,

"Mer, you and Jennifer are great together so please don't mess it up."

"I won't. She is the best thing that ever happened to me," said Rodney just as Jennifer came out of the bathroom.

"Night Mer, Night Jen," said Jeannie as they disappeared into their room.

Over the next few days Rodney took Jennifer sightseeing. Madison quickly got over her shyness and got along with Jennifer quite well. It was the day before they had to leave for the SGC and they all went to the zoo, which made Madison very happy. That night Rodney took Jennifer for a romantic dinner at a nice restaurant and afterwards they were so tired they went straight to bed.

The next morning they got up early as they had a long day ahead of them. They got packed, went downstairs, and had some breakfast. Then it was time for Jeannie to take them to the airport.

"Bye Madison. Bye Caleb," said Jennifer and Rodney. Madison leapt up giving Rodney a hug saying

"Bye Uncle Mer!" She then leapt up giving Jennifer a hug saying,

"Bye Jennifer!"

"Bye guys," said Caleb as Jeannie pulled out. They got to the airport, got out of the car, and got their luggage out. Then Jeannie said,

"Bye Mer," as she hugged her brother goodbye.

"Bye Jeannie," he replied.

"Bye Jennifer, take care of my brother!" said Jeannie giving her a hug as well.

"Bye Jeannie. I will," replied Jennifer as they walked into the airport where they flew to Colorado Springs.

Coming up in the 4th and final part: Journeying Back To Atlantis.