I feel a little guilty, focusing so much on the John & Rodney-ness - because I really do love the team. But, yes. John & Rodney have something special and it was especially special in this ep.

And I so want to know what happened to Radek! The problem with him breaking his friendship with Rodney is that he's not mentioned at all after Rodney returns to Earth, even though Jeannie is. Maybe he stayed behind on Atlantis after Rodney & Jennifer left, dealing with the IOA as best he could...