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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

Months later, a visibly pregnant Jesse was eating lunch with Uncle John and Aunt Teyla. Once again, Rodney had stolen Edward for some translations but she would see him later. John always made sure she ate properly and Teyla saw to her daily exercise. All in all, she was the healthiest she had ever been in her life. These days, she didn't even try to hide her baby bump. Everyone knew what was going on, so why try?

"Hey, we should have a baby shower." John suggested.

This wasn't the first time he had suggested it. "My answer hasn't changed."

"Damn. I bet I could get Eddie in on it."

"No you won't!"

"I will try to keep him at bay." Teyla assured Jesse as she sat with a growing Torren in her arms. "How is the pregnancy treating you?"

"Great, I mean, besides the telepathy thing and the increased libido. I fell excellent.

"I could of done with out the libido thing." John pushed away his meal.

At that moment, Rodney, Jen, and Edward walked in and made a b-line for the table. "Afternoon." Edward addressed everyone and took his place next to Jesse. He lightly placed a hand on her bulge and smiled. "He is strong."

"What makes you think it's a boy."

"Instinct."

"Really?"

"A paternal instinct."

"Liar." Jesse continued to feed her self as John swept Edward into a conversation. Another figure had entered the commissary and captured her attention.

Ronon had a tray full of food and headed straight for a table on the far side of the room while avoiding her group. Damn him for being so stubborn.

"I'll be right back." She said aloud, not really directing it toward anyone specific. Leaving her seat, everyone watched as she made her way to Ronon.

John held Edward in his seat and Rodney opened his mouth a couple of times to say something but words failed him. Ronon continued to concentrate on his food even as Jesse took the seat directly across from him. He looked well, strong, but lonely. This had to end.

"Hi."

He didn't even blink. All he did was continue to shovel food into his muted mouth. Fine, if he wanted to play dirty she was game. Pulling his tray out from under his face, she smiled at an irate Ronon.

"What the hell do you want?"

"Wow, he does have a voice." She teased.

"I have nothing to say to any of you."

"Excellent, it's just me here, no crowds so we can smooth this out like adults."

"Get away!"

"Not happening buddy."

He tried to steal back his tray as he stood but she was ready for it. "Jesse." He growled menacingly.

"Sit the hell down or I can kick out your knees. Your choice."

He weighed his options and decided to sit. The sooner he got this over with the sooner he could leave. "What?"

"I wanna have a conversation with my friend."

"We're not friends."

"We are, you just don't know it."

"Quit playing mind games. You made your choice, end of story."

"Ronon, I never led you on. I'm sorry if you feel betrayed but you're just going to have to get over it and give me a hug." The way she simplified things to make herself feel better had always made the former Runner laugh. "Ronon, I want my friend back."

"You chose the Wraith."

"Forget Edward. The two of you can fix that issue later. Right now, I want to fix us."

"Fine."

"Ronan, can you please stop being a hard ass and congratulate me on getting knocked up."

He smiled. "Good job."

"Thanks." She slid the tray back toward her buddy and winked. "Now pick it up and come sit with us. John will protect you from the big, bad Wraith."

"Not funny."

"Hell, I found it hilarious."

"Watch your mouth, you're gonna be a mom."

"C'mon." Jesse stood and led him to the table where the group was finally complete. Sure, Ronon and Edward were never gonna trade cooking recipes but at least he was on good terms with everyone else. Mentally patting herself on the back, John winked and Teyla smiled. Yay, friendship!

As the newly reunited friends walked toward the infirmary, Jesse couldn't help but feel extremely blessed. Today she was getting her first ultrasound of her child. Good thing Ronon was back in the thick of things, she wanted everyone there.

Jen set up the machine as Jesse hopped onto a bed and peeled back her shirt to reveal the bump o' love.

"This is gonna be cold." Jen squirted the blue jelly on her abdomen and pressed a device into it. The screen immediately began transmitting. "Ok, there's a head." She pointed to a large round mass. "This is the heart beat." A fast, flickering thing appeared. "And, no penis or testes. It's a girl."

"Yes! Screw instinct." She smiled at Edward as he squeezed her hand.

"A Wraith pregnancy is very short. How long will this one be?" He asked.

"Well, Jesse is really far along for only being a few months. I'll run a few more test but with just the measurement of the bump, he looks to be about seven months along."

"I knew I was too big." Jesse mused. "So I'm having a speedy pregnancy to accommodate the fact that she's a hybrid?"

"That's my educated guess. Remember this is new territory for us." Jen reminded her friend.

"Did this ever happen on Hive ships? I mean, a Wraith gets a little too carried away with a slave. An accident?" She looked to Edward.

"It has happened but the human is immediately killed to prevent such a thing."

"Lovely."

Ronon sneered.

"Got something to say Chewie?" Jesse called.

"Nope."

The group laughed and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon until it was time for them to return to their respective work. Jesse was left with Ronon as they made their way toward the recreation room. "So…"

He smiled. "I'm glad I can talk to you."

"Me too."

Stopping just before entering the room, Ronon wrapped an arm around her shoulder and pulled her in close. "If you need me for anything, just ask."

"I will."

Having Ronon back in her life made sense. Things were coming, she didn't know what but they were coming. Maybe it was the out of control telepathy thing but she felt a presence that was cold and foreboding. With Ronon back in the mold, the cold feeling had been diluted but it was still there. As if she had seen it in a vision, she knew Ronon and Edward were going to need one another in the near future. Of course, she wasn't going to say that out loud. Loading her deck, Jesse was ready for anything fate had coming.