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Present Day (February 15, 2009):

From the other side of the table, Mike and Elizabeth make eye contact with Teyla. Teyla then stands up and says "Marie, Evan, I know this week is all about your wedding, but would you both be kind enough to share this night with more good news?"

Marie smiles, unsure of what is going on, but it piques her curiosity. Evan nods and says, "Sure, good news is always welcome." Teyla then looks at Elizabeth and Mike and nods at them.

Without getting up, Elizabeth clears her throat, and then smiles at Mike as he takes her hand for him to hold.

"You're pregnant!" Rodney says out loud. Proud that he figured it out.

Groans and moans all around the table. Ronon throws his napkin at Rodney, while John cusses him. "Rodney what the fuck, man?"

"What?" Rodney says stupidly.

Eizabeth smiles and then just to get their attention back she announces "We're pregnant." Suddenly, everyone starts talking all at once, excited by the news. The first to hug Elizabeth is Carson who's sitting right by her. Katie holds out her hands to hold hers and gushes. Hank, Evan's brother-in-law shakes Mikes' hand.

Evan then gets up and makes a toast "Let's raise our glasses," and then with a smile to John and the guys "and bottles, to Lizzie and Mike. Who would've thought that these two would make a baby? Eh? When they were constantly at each others' throats back in high school." And then chuckles. "Congratulations you guys, we all know how you struggled for three years to have one. You deserve this baby. You'll be wonderful parents. Cheers!" He says. Everyone murmurs in agreement and clink their glasses together.

Elizabeth and Mike are suddenly immersed in a discussion about children with Patty, Hank and Jamie. Talks of baby showers and strollers dominate the conversation. From the far side of the table, John looks from Teyla, who has a wistful expression plastered on her face, and then to the excited parents and parents-to-be. John chuckles at the sight of Mike's scrunched-up face. From the little snippets that he can hear from where he's seated he can make out the words diapers and late nights.

X

Teyla is shifting uncomfortably after sitting down. Peter has turned all his attention to her and leaning in too close again. The man is quite good-looking. With blonde clean cut hair and tanned skin, and he smells good also. Too good actually. Teyla then pokes Ronon from underneath her crossed arms without making Peter see as she pretends interest, but Ronon's too busy from drinking his beer and watching the back of Jennifer's head.

While Nick is having a one-sided conversation with John, the latter notices that Teyla seems to be trying to dig a hole through Ronon's ribs. John kicks Ronon under the table really hard, causing the table to shake, which catches Jennifer and Ronon's attention, Jennifer blushes at this. John nods his head towards Teyla, and is able to tell him through silent communication that she needs rescuing.

Ronon turns to the pair and says "Hey, I'm Ronon." He says, holding out his hand.

Peter shakes his hand and says "Peter, and this is Nick." Introducing his friend.

"Hey man." Reaching over to shake the other man's hand. Gripping it tighter than necessary. Ronon assesses Nick. Dark hair and lean, pretty boy looks and an English accent, something a lot of the ladies fall for. Nick pulls his hand away, rubbing it and eyeing Ronon cautiously. From beside him, Ronon hears Jennifer giggle a little bit. He catches her eye and smiles down at her, she blushes at this. He then turns back to Peter and says "Do you mind if I borrow Teyla for a bit?"

"No, no, go ahead." Peter replies. He then turns to John and starts a conversation with him and Nick. Talking about work at the bureau.

"You okay?" Ronon asks Teyla with a smirk.

"Yes, thank you, Ronon." Then she reaches over to Jennifer and asks her "Are you having fun Jennifer?" Trying to start a conversation with her and Ronon.

"Yes I am. It's been so long since everyone's been together. So many things have happened through the years." Jennifer says as she starts to relax, especially with the help of the cocktail she has in her hand. "I didn't even know that Elizabeth was pregnant."

"She found out just a week before Christmas. Have you been in contact with them both?"

"Yes we have. Carson actually gave her my number a few years back. She was doing some charity work and needed some volunteer doctors. Carson couldn't do it so he recommended me." Jennifer tells her.

"For what charity was it?" Ronon asked, slowly getting into the conversation.

Jennifer flushes then recovers. She answers "Doctors Without Borders. I went to Pakistan and India to help for a month after an earthquake hit South Asia."

"Wow, so how was that?" He asks. "Rewarding. I've done charity work here and there. But nothing like that." She continues to say. "It's different. And it's exciting to know that I've made a difference."

Beside Ronon, Teyla is smiling, satisfied that they've picked up the conversation.

X

An hour later, they are all still sitting around the table when John spots Jack O'Neill and Samantha Carter having dinner inside the tiny Italian Restaurant. John gets up to say hi to them. "Sir O'Neill, Professor Carter, fancy meeting you here."

"Well I'll be damned! John Sheppard." Jack says, slapping his knee. "What the hell are you doing here?"

"I should ask you the same sir."

"Geez, will ya drop the sir?" Jack says, chuckling. "We're not in Atlantis anymore. Jack."

"Yes, sir… I mean, Jack." He says, correcting himself. "So how have you been?" Then turning to carter "Prof…"

"Sam. You're an adult now, John. At least I hope you are." She says with a smile.

"Still a growing boy." He says, rubbing his belly. " We're actually here to celebrate."

"We?" Sam asks.

"Yeah, there's a bunch of us from school." He says, pointing his thumb towards his table. "Evan and Marie are getting married."

"Marie?" Jack asks.

"Let me guess." Sam says. "Ko?"

"Yeah." John says, surprised at her correct guess. "How'd you know?"

"I knew everything that went on in that school." Sam said proudly.

"No… Agnes did." Jack said.

"Agnes?" John asks.

"Nurse Rogers."

"Aaah." John says, remembering the burly nurse who fussed over Ronon all the time. "And I thought Chuck knew everything."

"Chuck?" Jack asks again.

"Yeah, computer nerd." John says. "Hey, so do you guys wanna say hi to everyone?"

"Yeah, that would be nice." Sam says, getting up from her seat.

They walk towards the big group and John claps Ronon on the shoulder. Ronon turns around and then gets up. Shaking Jack O'Neill's hand. "Sir."

"Jack." Jack says to him. "Look at you, Dex. So have you been drafted yet? They should. You're wasting your talent, you know? You should be in the best team. You should be with the Chargers." They turn to look at Jennifer who choked on her wine. Ronon smiles smugly. "Keller! Jesus Christ, I haven't seen you in a long time. How's your dad doing? You work with the Chargers, right."

Skirting the question she says "Very good Jack." Obviously she's already on first name basis with him. She stands up to hug the man and Sam. "Sam, how are you? How is Cassandra?"

"She's doing really well. She's in first grade now. School starts again in two weeks." Sam tells her. Jack is already on the other side of the table, greeting the others. "How's Michelle doing? I miss her. And Abby?"

"Abby's two, but luckily for them, she's not doing the whole terrible two thing. Michelle and my dad are actually planning a trip to China in the summer. So I offered to watch Abby for the time being."

"That's good. Those two need to get out more."

Jack, who has worked his way down to the rest of the group is congratulating Evan and Marie. "I remember you now." He says to Marie. "You're that quiet pianist. Weren't you and Cadman inseparable?"

"Yes sir!" Someone suddenly says. "But she certainly wasn't quiet.

Jack turns to look at the person who said that. "Cadman, shoulda known that you'd be here. So, you girls still sneaking smokes under the bleachers?" he adds with a laugh.

"Aha! I knew it! I told you it wasn't Kavanagh. He wasn't the rat!" Laura says to Marie.

"Hey don't look at me." Jack says defensively.

"Actually it was Kavanagh." Carter says as she comes up behind them. "Well this is a happy day." She tells Marie as she hugs her. "So dream come true, huh?"

"Yeah, let's not rub it in." Marie says giving her future husband a sidelong glance. "His head is getting bigger every minute."

"What?" Evan asks in mock innocence.

Marie then says "Are you on vacation?"

"Yes we are. We'll be going back home in two weeks." Jack says.

"Great, maybe you'd like to come to our wedding." Marie suggests.

"Yeah, that's a great idea." Evan agrees.

Sam looks at Jack and they simultaneously agree. "Sure!"

X

From beside Laura, Rodney is looking back and forth from Sam and Jack.

"What's the matter McKay? Cat got your tongue?" Laura asks teasingly.

"What's that suppose to mean." McKay says to her without turning his gaze from Sam.

Laura's eyes widen. "Oh my god, McKay, you are not still in love with the professor, are you?" To her left, Marie is listening over her shoulder and smiling.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Rodney says as he turns away to hide his flushed face.

"Oh my god, you are!" Marie exclaims. From the head of the table, Carson snorts a bit. McKay's head jerks up and glares at Carson. Carson looks away and pretends to be interested in his brandy.

Flashback to March 1999 (A week after Jennifer's first day):

Laura and Marie are inside the girls' restroom in the furthest and most isolated stall smoking cigarettes through a high window. Their skirts hiked up as they sit on the tall ledge. They hear voices outside the window and Marie panics. Laura puts a hand on her arm and shushes her then points to the two guys standing in front of the bush watching someone walking past. It's Professor Carter. She's walking across the yard, heading towards the building.

"She's in love with me." Rodney says to Carson. From behind them, Laura and Marie look at each other and smile naughtily.

"What the hell are ye talking about, Rodney?" Carson asks. "What makes you think that a woman like Professor Carter loves you?"

"I can see it in her eyes. I see it during Physics when she gives us lectures. She may be addressing the whole class, but she's really talking to me." Rodney says as he hooks the lapels on his jacket. "We have a connection."

"She's a lot older than ye."

"Ten years at the most." Rodney says.

"And ye don't think that a beautiful lady like her isn't dating anyone?" Carson asks.

"Nah. I see her in the grocery store always buying food for herself only."

"And so that's where yer basing it? Because she's only cooking for one?"

"Yup."

Marie and Laura stifle their giggles as they eavesdrop. Suddenly the door to the restroom opens. Both girls stub out their quickly and jump from the ledge to the toilet seat. Laura cracks open the stall door to see if the coast is clear. Nodding to Marie, she waves her hand to hurry up and they stumble out of the restroom laughing hysterically. They sober up when they see Professor Carter, who's already standing by the lockers talking to a new student. And they break out in giggles again, catching the attention of passersby like John Sheppard and Evan Lorne. Marie reddens and then pulls Laura to stand on the opposite side of the wall, watching the professor talk to the new girl about the Stargate program. The professor introduces Elizabeth Weir, the first junior to be leader of the program.

"Who's the new girl?" Laura asks Marie.

"Jennifer Keller. A junior. She's actually younger than us." Marie tells her.

"She the one who moved from Wisconsin?"

"Uh-huh." Marie answers distractedly. She's watching the group of guys gathered around Teyla Emmagan and Kate Heightmeyer. She's watching Evan in particular.

"You know, I think he's been working on his ass." Laura whispers in Marie's ear and then ducking and giggling before Marie could smack her on her shoulder. "You should just ask him out." Marie gives her a you-have-got-to-be-kidding look. "Your loss!"

As soon as she says that, they spot Rodney and Carson who have entered the building. Laura takes advantage of this and brushes past Rodney, causing him to bump into Professor Carter. Rodney's eyes widen and fumbles to help Professor Carter with the scattered papers she was holding in her hands before he bumped into her. He hears a giggle and looks up to find Cadman looking over her shoulder as she walks away smiling. Marie skirts her way around the papers on the floor, pursing her lips to stop the smile that was beginning to form.

Back to the Present:

Rodney turns back to Laura, eyes wide, mouth open trying to form words, but not knowing where to begin.

"I'll tell you all about it when we're old and toothless, McKay." She says with a suggestive wink and a mock kiss.

TBC.