'Well, when I arrived here I found out that recreational activities were really limited to training actually. No one had really had a chance to do anything about it with all the things that they had to overcome. The first thing was movie night, which was by accident. I invited Sam, McKay and John for the first night. Slowly word got around and Teyla asked about it. It eventually grew that we made one of the rooms into a kind of cinema and show films. People can go anytime and watch things, but we have a movie night on a regular basis. It's fun for the personal from Earth as it makes them feel a little closer to home, and the people from the Pegasus galaxy enjoy seeing things about our world. It did take some time to explain that some things were not true to life. Explaining X-men, Captain America, and Thor was interesting to say the least.'

Gibbs and Abby smiled at each other. It was such a Tony thing to do. They could also see how much he loved the fact that his love of movies had spread around.

'Is that what Teyla, and Lorne were talking about?' Abby asked as she tried not to laugh at the jealous look on Gibbs' face when she mentioned the good-looking soldier.

'Ahhh no, as interesting as this play is running around it gets a little boring. I got chatting to some of the military personnel, about different things and we finally landed on sports. I told them about what I studied, and that I played various sports including football and basketball. Some of them wanted a game, I asked around and we found that a lot of them liked basketball, and we had enough for a few teams. I think we have about six currently within Atlantis itself. Some of Teyla's people had been visiting while we had a game, and they just stood there and watched. Afterwards, Teyla came over and asked about it, and said that her people would be interested in learning. I explained what the court had to look like, and they built one. I went over and began to teach them. They're not bad.' Tony blushed, as he started to explain. 'We had some visitors from other planets that we wanted to trade with. They had no interest in our technology, but they saw a basketball game. Just like us they had limited things that could be considered entertainment. The deal they made was that I went and taught them basketball, and they got to play against us, and for that they would trade food, crops, and things like that. It ended up becoming a good bargaining tool that it is one of the things Sam puts forward when we do meet new people. We now have eight worlds, with their own teams, some are trying to get a second team going, the Athosian's have two teams, and the six we have here. I decided we needed a league, so that is what I did. We have home and away matches.'

Gibbs couldn't help but laugh.

Abby grinned at her best friend. 'You started literally a universal basketball league, in a different galaxy. That is just so cool.'

'I had been sorting out more dates just before I was sent back to Earth. I have actually nearly finished finalising the list. It is not as strict for dates and things because of any surprise attacks by the Wraith, and if players are stuck on a planet. It keeps people fit, builds morale, and of course cements friendships.'

'If you need any help with the league, just ask me.' Abby bounced on her toes. 'I don't play, but would love to be involved. It can take the place of bowling with the nuns.'

'I would love the help Abs. I let you know when I'm going to actually finalise things. It should be in the next couple of days.'

'Cool, cool just come and find me.'

Gibbs opened his mouth to offer help when he saw one of the marines nod to him. 'Looks like I have some soldiers to whip into shape.'

'Go get em Gibbs.' Abby hugged him.

'Show them whose boss, boss.' Tony couldn't help laugh at the look he got in reply.

'I'd better head back to the lab.' Abby turned and hugged Tony. 'Thank you for all of this.' She indicated at Atlantis and she also glanced over at Ronon, who had appeared. Abby knew that Tony had said something to him, and the two of them had gone on a couple of dates. She missed the nuns, even Tim and Ziva, but she had never been as happy as she was now. Just like with Tony it felt like home. Only they could find somewhere they belonged in another galaxy.

Tony watched as she walked across to Ronon, who took hold of her arm. It looked like he was walking her back to her lab. He was happy for her. If only he could find someone for himself, or if the person he wanted returned his feelings. That was when he saw Rodney. There was a lonely and longing look on his face. Tony followed his gaze and it landed on John, who was talking to Gibbs. He completely understood how his friend felt.

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Rodney just stood and watched John. He couldn't remember when he had started to have feelings for the other man. It seemed as if they had always been a part of him. His feelings kept growing the more time they spent together. Which was a lot; he really was a glutton for punishment. It hurt to be near him because it wasn't close enough, but he still had to be with him.

'It hurts doesn't it?' A voice whispered.

Rodney suddenly jumped. He turned around and glared at Tony.

'I have no idea what you're talking about.'

'Rodney, you're in love with Shepperd.'

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John had just wanted to check a few things with Gibbs. He loved having him here; his men were terrified of him. They also admired him. John felt the same way. You want to run or apologise for anything when he glared at you. He was a hell of a sniper, and some of the men had improved due to his training.

John looked around there had been one man that he hadn't seen, and he really needed to. Rodney. He didn't need the genius for anything; he just needed to see him. They also needed to talk, something was going on with his friend and he didn't know what. Rodney just seemed lonelier than normal. Something seemed to be missing, even when he yelled. He hoped that everything was okay.

He had managed to make his way over without being seen. John was about to interrupt Tony and Rodney when he suddenly froze at what he heard.

'Rodney, you're in love with Shepperd.' Tony whispered.

'You're in love with me?' John repeated.

TBC