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CHILDHOOD'S END - LUNCH

Some say we're never meant to grow up –
I'm sure they never knew enough.

~ Sum 41, 'Some Say'

"You gave away our lunch!"

"I believe our lunch is still here," Teyla said calmly. "Major Sheppard merely gave away several bars of chocolate."

"Yes, merely," Rodney muttered darkly.

John, piloting the Jumper, studiously stayed silent.

"The kids liked them, though," Ford grinned.

Rodney scowled.

"Did you see the box I emptied to give to them?" John asked suddenly. "Last of that type on Atlantis?"

"I didn't have a chance, because you emptied it."

"The bars contained chunks of citrus peel."

Rodney's eyes widened sharply. "What? I could have eaten one!"

John smiled triumphantly. "You can't now. They're all gone."