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Summary: What happens when a Wraith and a human fall in love? Well, it's not a walk in the park. They have to fight for what is theirs and the family they desperately want.

OC X OC

She knew the party was just a few hours away but this was important. Dr. Keller was in the infirmary when Jesse entered. The two women nodded at each other while the good doctor wrapped up with her other patients. The nearest chair looked like a perfect crutch. The past couple of day had been complete torture, not just for Jesse, but for Edward too. After their little scene on the basketball court things just hadn't sat well with her.

Her first sign that thing weren't right was the dreams. She never dreamt of sinister things or anything to real, dreams always use to be topsy-turvy and colorful, if she ever dreamed at all. No, these dreams had her waking up in a cold sweat with Edward at her side, his face etched with panic. Then their was the smells. She could smell everything and hear everything. It was as if the volume for her senses had be turned all the way up. Things were getting even weirder. She had even lost some control of her telepathy. Sometimes she could hear peoples thoughts as if they were actually talking to her. It was bothersome and really scary. Things were changing and she couldn't understand way.

The stress of not knowing what the hell was going on made her irritable. On more than one occasion she had snapped at Edward for no good reason. She even snapped at John and Teyla, but snapping at John was like a daily occurrence. Regardless, Jesse didn't like not having any control over her own body and functions. That was why she went to Jennifer.

Perhaps some test could tell her why this was happening. Jen had taken some blood and ran her through a few machines. Jen said it was going to take a few days so here she was, a few days later. Jesse had neglected to tell Edward what was going on. It was for the best.

"Hey Jess." Jen woke her from her daydreaming.

"Ohh."

"Sorry to startle you."

"It's ok. So, what's the prognosis? Am I terminal?" She smiled trying, in vain, to lighten her own mood.

Jen frowned. "You might want to take a seat."

"Hey, I was just kidding!" She smiled at Jen but the lightheartedness quickly faded. Sitting on the chair she was using for a crutch, Dr. Keller pulled up a seat directly across from her friend. "Really, what's going on?"

"You're not sick."

"Well, great, so what's the bad news?"

"I really can't believe it. It didn't think it was possible."

"Tell me what the hell is going on?!" This not knowing was driving her crazy.

Jen shook her head as if to shake away some unwanted thoughts. "Jesse, you're pregnant."

This turn of events hit her like a ton of bricks. What the hell was she saying? How the hell could she be pregnant? Ohh, Edward. But he was a Wraith. Wraith can't get humans pregnant, can they? Shit, she was in for a world of trouble now.

"So what do I do now?"

"Well, we got some more tests to run, samples to take. This is a new can of worms so I don't know what to expect. We could ask Edward?"

"Yeah, as soon as I let him know I'll send him straight to you." She hung her head and buried her face in her hands. "What am I going to do? It was just one time. I didn't think it was even possible."

"I'm sorry Jess, I'll be here to help no matter what. I'll get you through this." Jen placed a hand on her friends shoulder. "C'mon, lets go to your party and enjoy ourselves. At least we can act normal tonight."

"Yeah, my last night of normality. My brothers are going to kill me!" Her whining made Jen laugh hysterically.

Both woman began to laugh. Life was going to change but that didn't mean she couldn't be herself. Jesse was still Jesse, with or without Edward or this baby. Making due and staying strong was the only thing she could do right now. She had to be strong for everyone.

Both women stumbled into the room where the party was bring held an hour later. The entire room erupted immediately. "Happy Birthday!" Jen gave her friend a big hug and ran off to find Rodney.

John was the next to come up and pull Jesse into a tight hug. "Hey girl. Nice party!"

"Thank you John, it's great." She gave him a peck on the cheek and scanned the crowd for the one person she wanted to see.

Behind the crowd, off to the side was Edward. She hadn't seen him all day. Just the sight of him mad her heart jump. The small knot of worry that had settled in her tummy vanished immediately. Edward loved her and this baby wasn't going to change that.

After exchanging pleasantries with as many people as possible Jesse finally reached her lover and wrapped her arms around his waist. "How was your day?" She asked. Pulling away enough to look into his eyes, Edward looked away.

Was he mad? What did she do? His face looked concerned. Did Jen tell him already? So many thoughts went through her head she almost didn't hear him speak. "I couldn't find you a gift."

It almost made her laugh. "A gift? Is that why you look like a puppy that pissed on the carpet?"

"I do not understand your turn of words."

"I don't need any gifts, you've given me the best gift of all." Jesse looked into his amber eyes and laid a hand on his pale blur face. "I've been a real bitch lately."

"No."

"Edward, Jen ran some tests and… I'm just not myself right now."

Now he was concerned. Grasping both her shoulders he demanded an answer. "What is wrong?!"

"Edward, I'm gonna have a baby."

It took a few seconds for her words to register. "With child? How?"

"Well, when a boy and a girl play doctor on a basketball court…"

"I know the physical process." He growled. "You are having my child?"

"Yep. Get ready daddy."

She thought he would be angry or that he might just walk away. His true reaction scared her. Pulling her in close, Edward lifted her off her feet and nuzzled his face in her hair. His Jesse was giving him a child, a child conceived in the love between a human and a Wraith. "You have given me a truly precious gift."

"I love you Edward!" She wrapped her arms around his neck and held on for dear life.

"And I, you."