Fred returned John's kiss and settled back to hear about his mission. She found it endearing that he took pictures of them when he went on missions. It made her fall even more in love with him. And she found herself giggling as they told them about the re-enactments. She made a mental note to bring up maybe giving them some baby equipment as a sign of good faith.
As Carter took her call, Fred leaned over to whisper in John's ear. "Ronon and Jennifer are going to watch Alex for a while tonight. Which is good because there's something I've been wanting to do to you for a very long time," she whispered.
She was about to nibble on his earlobe when Alex let out a squeal and started to squirm in her highchair. Laughing, Fred pulled back and helped Alex out. She sat her on her lap and handed her one of her french fries. Alex happily took it and chewed on it.
"Do you two need anymore root?" Teyla asked.
"I think we might in a few days. Her top gums are a little red and swollen. And, once again, thank you for your help, Teyla," Fred said. And she meant it. When Alex was teething, she was grumpy and stayed up all day, crying. Luckily, Teyla knew of a root the baby could chew on and relieve the pain.
When Carter finished with her call, she looked at all of them. "An old friend of mine has requested a meeting. He's worried about something happening on a planet not far from here," she explained. She then looked at Fred. "Want to come with? He's safe and an ally."
"Sure," she said. "When do we leave?"
"Now. We shouldn't be gone longer than thirty minutes to an hour," Carter said as she stood from the table. She gave Carson a quick kiss and then waited for Fred to join her.
Fred handed Alex to John and kissed her cheek. "Be good for daddy and I love you," she said before she leaned over to kiss John. "I won't be long. I love you."
She then stood from the table and followed Carter out of the dining room.