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Life Sure Ain't Ever Easy... Part 10
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Previous parts
You know the drill... WIP, sequel to 'Tales to Tell Your Grandchildren' not beta'd yadda...
Stares in amazement... that was actually it... I've finished the actual writing of this one (yeah, there'll be a sequel... *sighs*)... now to hunt down a beta of some sort... or two...
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Two days later, not five minutes into his trial, Jack realized once more that the world tended to turn the way it wanted to, with no regards to petty human business.
The judge has just sat down as there was a brilliant light illuminating the room and the high tech look of an Asgard command chair took shape. Two large, black orbs blinked at the gathered humans, and everyone blinked silently in return.
Jack bit his lower lip, swallowing a shit eating grin. Trust Thor to unceremoniously dump right into the middle of the trial. Calming himself he decided his usual greeting of 'Thor... buddy!' might not come across too well with defense or prosecutor.
General Hammond stepped up as everyone else seemed too surprised at the situation. Everyone had been briefed and cleared for the level of security necessary to handle a case involving SGC personnel, but reading about little green men was a lot easier than actually watching one, let alone talking to him. Not that Jack had ever had any trouble talking to Thor... The little guy was pretty easy going for a supreme commander.
"Supreme Commander Thor," greeted Hammond, a twinkle belying his surprise. Jack thought for a moment if Hammond might have been hoping for something like this.
"General Hammond, it is a pleasure." Thor nodded slightly and blinked again. "I apologize for this sudden interruption, but I have a rather urgent request to make of Colonel O'Neill and Dr. Jackson."
Hammond frowned. "I'm sure you would not choose this moment if it wasn't urgent, but we are in the middle of determining the Colonel's future."
Thor cocked his head to the side, the silence thick in the room for a moment. "Then I shall be swift to make my request and give you time to find an answer."
"We are in need of O'Neill's help once again and Dr. Jackson's abilities with languages are widely known. We would be most... pleased if you would let them come with us to the Asgard home-world to help us." Thor halted his speech, waiting for a reply.
"What is the nature of your... emergency," asked Hammond.
Jack frowned. Was it just him or did this seem a little staged?
"If the outcome of this trial is to the Colonel's benefit, he may agree." Hammond turned to Jack.
Blinking in surprise, Jack tried to gather his thoughts to give a straight answer. "I'd love to, Thor, but I can only speak for myself, and in that case *only* if I get through this trial."
Thor seemed to assess that answer for a moment. "I am sorry for this O'Neill. Of course we would need to ask Dr. Jackson as well." Thor fiddled with some of the rocks on the console of his chair and after a blinding flash a rather surprised Daniel appeared next to him.
Looking to the side and pushing up his glasses, Daniel gave the alien a small smile. "Oh... hey Thor."
"Dr. Jackson," answered Thor. "I was proposing you and Colonel O'Neill would join me aboard my ship and accompany me to my home-world."
"Emergency?" asked Daniel, very matter-of-factly.
Jack raised an eyebrow. Sure, Daniel could be level-headed but this was... ridiculous.
Murmurs around the room brought Jack's attention back. Shit, Daniel wasn't supposed to be in there until he was to witness. Not that it really mattered at the moment.
Hammond lifted his hand to ask for silence. "I am sorry, supreme commander, but this trial has to go forth."
Thor stilled for a moment. "This... trial, you speak of...?"
Daniel leaned over and whispered something to the little alien. Jack was pretty sure it hadn't been in English as the people closer to them seemed to be leaning forward to listen in on it, but their faces told him that they weren't getting anything from it.
"I... see," said Thor, clearly not completely seeing it. Daniel leaned over again, whispering some more. "I will leave you to your trial then, though I must stress the importance of Dr. Jackson and Colonel O'Neill accompanying me back."
"We will take that into consideration, Supreme Commander Thor." Hammond nodded at the alien and in a flash of light the room was back to only human occupants. Everyone was left staring at Daniel, standing alone in the middle of the room.
Hammond shook his head. "I know Dr. Jackson isn't supposed to be here at the moment, but I think it's a little late for that." A few nods agreed with him. "And in the light of the new situation, I would like to ask for the prosecution and defense to meet, to for a short while postpone the actual trial."
There were a few grumbled disagreements, but in the end Hammond got things his way.
Jack felt dizzy and lightheaded. What had just happened? One moment he was facing court martial, the next it had been postponed to... what? Were they just going to forget about the whole thing? Catching Daniel's eyes across the room, Jack felt his hopes rise a bit. The assurance in those blue eyes did wonders for his trust in their friends. Oh well, all he could do was take things as they came.
Walking into a smaller room, this time only Hammond, Jack's lawyer and the prosecutor. "Gentlemen," Hammond gestured towards the seats at the table.
The prosecutor, one Mr. Culver immediately spoke up. "General Hammond, I don't see why you think there is need to bring this into play at the moment. Alien request aside, we are dealing with conduct unbecoming a USAF officer."
"Are we?" asked Hammond.
Culver frowned. "What do you mean, General? Of course we are."
"I've had the clearance to look into your so called evidence, Mr. Culver."
Snorting Culver shook his head. "I very much doubt that, General... that evidence was classified."
"Well, I had to override a few things and ask for a few favors, but I did get to see the evidence, and quite frankly, Mr. Culver, circumstantial evidence doesn't even cover it."
Cringing the other man sat down, looking as if he wasn't feeling well. Jack wondered just what exactly they had on him and Daniel, but for now, against all his usual antics, he would keep his mouth shut and just listen. His big trap had gotten him into trouble before and quite frankly he didn't need to get into this any deeper.
"None of the so-called... surveillance material was procured through legal means, and most of it merely shows a close friendship between the accused and Dr. Jackson." Hammond sat down, back rigid, eyes alight. Jack suspected the man was enjoying this particular opportunity to get one over anyone who would endanger his men.
"Friendship?!" sputtered Culver. "You have *got* to be kidding me, General, no *friendship* is *that* close."
"Not many friends, huh?" asked Jack before he could stop himself.
Culver looked as if he was going to kill Jack, but Hammond surprisingly didn't reprimand his 2IC.
"Gentlemen, *please*," Hammond held up his hand. "I have also been looking into your background, Mr. Culver."
Culver blanched visibly. "I... I..."
"Mr. Culver... you seem to have ties with certain... originations..." Hammond tapped his pen against the table. "Would you care to explain why you seem to have received a rather large amount of cash from NID accounts?"
"I have no idea what you're talking about, Ge-General," stuttered Culver.
Jack watched with interest. Who'd have thought his CO could be this hard? Well, Hammond may look like a teddy bear, but the man was one hell of an opponent. Jack was suddenly happy he had this particular General on his side.
Almost hyperventilating Culver sank back into his chair. "Wha-what are you suggesting?"
"Well, I'd say I keep this a secret if you do me a favor." Hammond pursed his lips.
"Bla-blackmail, General?" Culver looked about nervously, not quite meeting anyone's eyes. "And with witnesses?"
"What witnesses?" asked Jack and his lawyer at the same time. Jack snug a quick glance at the man, wondering what Hammond had done to get the him in on this case and agree so wholeheartedly with them. It wasn't legal what Hammond was pulling off, but then again, what they had against him seemed less and less by the moment. But even that would taint his records, would make it next to impossible to be with Daniel in the future.
"Wh-what do you propose?" asked Culver.
"I'm sure we can come to an agreement about this, that will suit us all." Hammond leaned back in his seat, blue eyes still not leaving Culver's face.
Jack watched and listened in amazement as Hammond listed his... requests, completely baffled at what he'd just witnessed. General George Hammond seemed determined to ensure the SGC's future... or at least a certain Colonel and Doctor's.
Hours later as Jack exited the room, more or less a free man, he stopped for a moment, leaning back against the wall, letting out a sigh of relief. It all seemed so damned unreal. Nothing to taint his records, he would keep his rank and he'd just been assigned liaison to the Asgard. Chuckling with disbelief Jack looked up as a deep voice said: "O'Neill..."
Jack looked up to see Teal'c smiling at him, Carter at his side with Jonas. "Sir," Carter gave him a wide grin and Jonas managed a smile as well, even though for some odd reason the younger man still seemed slightly intimidated by Jack.
"Kids, let me tell ya, the day and age of wonders isn't over," Jack felt his own grin widen.
"So you're leaving for the Asgard home-world?" Carter stood forward, looking a little sad.
"Looks like it," said Jack.
"You will be missed, O'Neill," added Teal'c.
"You too, T-man, you too." Jack's smile sank a bit. "I'm sorry we can't stay for longer than we have..."
"We understand, sir," interrupted Carter. "We just wanted to wish you luck as it seems Thor is standing ready to beam you aboard."
Jack turned as the door behind him opened and Hammond came out. "Ready to go on another adventure, Colonel?" he asked.
Taking a deep breath Jack nodded. "I guess I am." Felt strange though, to be leaving Earth again so soon. But what the hell, he'd have Daniel and Aislinn with him.
"Well, Thor is waiting for your go, so I suggest you say your farewells and join him in orbit." Hammond held out his hand and Jack shook it, topping it with a crisp salute a moment later. Hammond shook his head. "I'll look forward to hearing from you again, Colonel, this is one hell of a trip you're going on."
Jack nodded as he turned to what was half of his old team. "Guess I'll see you kids later, huh?"
"Hopefully, sir," sniffled Carter. "We've already said goodbye to Daniel, but just for good measure, say 'hi' from us."
"Will do," answered Jack, feeling sad about leaving his friends behind again. Grasping Teal'c arm he said his quiet goodbye to the stoic man.
"Quinn," Jack said as he turned to the last member of SG-1.
"Yes sir?" Jonas stepped forward a little, obviously wondering what kind of goodbye he'd get.
"Take care of our team for me, will ya?" grinned the older man, watching with amusement as a smile spread on the younger man's face.
"Yes sir," agreed Jonas, "with pleasure, sir."
Jack looked up at the ceiling. "Well, Thor, if you're listening in, I think I'm about as ready as I'll ever get." From the center of the shimmering light, Jack watched his friends disappear from view. A moment later his surroundings were the familiar dark designs of an Asgard ship.
As he walked down the wide hallway of the ship, Jack could hear the slap of running feet and a moment later he was almost tackled by Aislinn who threw her arms around him, burying her face in his neck. Jack picked her up and hugged her as hard as he dared. Damned, but he'd missed her so much.
"You okay, honey?" he asked as she burrowed further into his neck.
Finally looking up she rubbed her eyes. "I am now, Jack, and Lumpy and Daniel have taken care of me." She broke into a shy smile. "But we've missed you."
Jack swallowed hard and tried for a glib comment, more or less succeeding. "What, even Lumpy missed me?" Jack put Aislinn back on her feet and took his time to study the stuffed toy. As his daughter nodded he grinned down at her. "Well, I've missed Lumpy too."
Aislinn worried her lower lip for a moment. "And Daniel too?"
"Oh yeah, I've missed Daniel terribly." Jack wondered where the other man was.
"And me?" Aislinn's voice was quiet.
Jack held his breath for a moment, then let it out slowly. "Oh yeah, more than I can ever tell you."
Aislinn smiled again, taking his hand and dragging him along the hallway. Jack willingly followed her, wondering if it would ruin his reputation if he shed a tear or two.
A moment later he didn't care, because he had his arms full of one very happy linguist who was trying to suck the air out of his lungs.
"Miss me?" Jack finally managed to whisper when Daniel let up on the lip lock and merely held him tight.
"A little," coughed Daniel, his cheeks reddening.
"I can't say that things looked like they were going to work out earlier this morning," grinned Jack as he stepped back and picked Aislinn up as the three of them went to one of the large windows, looking down at Earth below.
A flash behind them brought them around to a Thor who almost seemed to be smiling. "I take it you are ready to go, O'Neill?"
"I think we are, Thor... and thank you."
"You are most welcome, O'Neill." Thor bowed his head a little, acknowledging the thanks.
"So what is this thing you need us for?" asked Jack. "This emergency?"
"Did I mention an emergency?" Thor looked perfectly innocent.
Jack raised an eyebrow and gave Daniel a sideway glance as the younger man strangled a chuckle. "Are you telling me...?"
"I believe it is you, O'Neill, and your family who were in an... emergency." Thor blinked a few times then fiddled with the rocks again. "Would you like to join me on the bridge?"
Jack stare, openmouthed at the little grey alien. Never in his life would he have thought that... "Well, I'll be..."
Thor flashed out of the room again and Aislinn began pulling at Jack's hand. "Come on, the bridge is *so* cool." She finally gave up on her parents and ran ahead.
Jack slowed down to a stop halfway to the bridge. "Were you in on this?" he asked suspiciously.
"Um..." Daniel cleared his throat, trying not to grin openly. "A little?"
Jack stopped fully, pulling on the hand he was still holding, closing the space between him and Daniel. For a moment they just stood there, smiling and enjoying the nearness. "Dr. Daniel Jackson..." began Jack.
"Yes, Colonel O'Neill?" Daniel almost pulled off the innocent act... almost.
"Have I ever told you how much I love you?" grinned Jack, knowing just how sappy he looked and sounded.
"I'm not... sure?" Daniel licked his lips as he leaned a little closer.
Not bothering with an answer, Jack closed the last inch and let himself get lost for a while in the firm pressure of lips against his own... God, how he'd missed this.
Drawing back he couldn't help smiling at the flushed look on Daniel's face. "Shall we go find our daughter before she takes over the entire ship?"
"Oh yeah, might be a good idea," chuckled Daniel as they drew apart and made their way towards the bridge. Still, Jack managed to sneak closer and put his arm around the shoulder of the other man. If he had things his way, he'd never let go. Seemed Daniel had the same idea as a strong arm was snug around his waist and he was pulled a little closer.
Who knew what was waiting for them out there? All they could hope for was that the Asgard could help Aislinn and then take the days as they came. Still, Jack had the feeling their little adventure wasn't quite... over yet.
FIN (for now)
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Previous parts
You know the drill... WIP, sequel to 'Tales to Tell Your Grandchildren' not beta'd yadda...
Stares in amazement... that was actually it... I've finished the actual writing of this one (yeah, there'll be a sequel... *sighs*)... now to hunt down a beta of some sort... or two...
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Two days later, not five minutes into his trial, Jack realized once more that the world tended to turn the way it wanted to, with no regards to petty human business.
The judge has just sat down as there was a brilliant light illuminating the room and the high tech look of an Asgard command chair took shape. Two large, black orbs blinked at the gathered humans, and everyone blinked silently in return.
Jack bit his lower lip, swallowing a shit eating grin. Trust Thor to unceremoniously dump right into the middle of the trial. Calming himself he decided his usual greeting of 'Thor... buddy!' might not come across too well with defense or prosecutor.
General Hammond stepped up as everyone else seemed too surprised at the situation. Everyone had been briefed and cleared for the level of security necessary to handle a case involving SGC personnel, but reading about little green men was a lot easier than actually watching one, let alone talking to him. Not that Jack had ever had any trouble talking to Thor... The little guy was pretty easy going for a supreme commander.
"Supreme Commander Thor," greeted Hammond, a twinkle belying his surprise. Jack thought for a moment if Hammond might have been hoping for something like this.
"General Hammond, it is a pleasure." Thor nodded slightly and blinked again. "I apologize for this sudden interruption, but I have a rather urgent request to make of Colonel O'Neill and Dr. Jackson."
Hammond frowned. "I'm sure you would not choose this moment if it wasn't urgent, but we are in the middle of determining the Colonel's future."
Thor cocked his head to the side, the silence thick in the room for a moment. "Then I shall be swift to make my request and give you time to find an answer."
"We are in need of O'Neill's help once again and Dr. Jackson's abilities with languages are widely known. We would be most... pleased if you would let them come with us to the Asgard home-world to help us." Thor halted his speech, waiting for a reply.
"What is the nature of your... emergency," asked Hammond.
Jack frowned. Was it just him or did this seem a little staged?
"If the outcome of this trial is to the Colonel's benefit, he may agree." Hammond turned to Jack.
Blinking in surprise, Jack tried to gather his thoughts to give a straight answer. "I'd love to, Thor, but I can only speak for myself, and in that case *only* if I get through this trial."
Thor seemed to assess that answer for a moment. "I am sorry for this O'Neill. Of course we would need to ask Dr. Jackson as well." Thor fiddled with some of the rocks on the console of his chair and after a blinding flash a rather surprised Daniel appeared next to him.
Looking to the side and pushing up his glasses, Daniel gave the alien a small smile. "Oh... hey Thor."
"Dr. Jackson," answered Thor. "I was proposing you and Colonel O'Neill would join me aboard my ship and accompany me to my home-world."
"Emergency?" asked Daniel, very matter-of-factly.
Jack raised an eyebrow. Sure, Daniel could be level-headed but this was... ridiculous.
Murmurs around the room brought Jack's attention back. Shit, Daniel wasn't supposed to be in there until he was to witness. Not that it really mattered at the moment.
Hammond lifted his hand to ask for silence. "I am sorry, supreme commander, but this trial has to go forth."
Thor stilled for a moment. "This... trial, you speak of...?"
Daniel leaned over and whispered something to the little alien. Jack was pretty sure it hadn't been in English as the people closer to them seemed to be leaning forward to listen in on it, but their faces told him that they weren't getting anything from it.
"I... see," said Thor, clearly not completely seeing it. Daniel leaned over again, whispering some more. "I will leave you to your trial then, though I must stress the importance of Dr. Jackson and Colonel O'Neill accompanying me back."
"We will take that into consideration, Supreme Commander Thor." Hammond nodded at the alien and in a flash of light the room was back to only human occupants. Everyone was left staring at Daniel, standing alone in the middle of the room.
Hammond shook his head. "I know Dr. Jackson isn't supposed to be here at the moment, but I think it's a little late for that." A few nods agreed with him. "And in the light of the new situation, I would like to ask for the prosecution and defense to meet, to for a short while postpone the actual trial."
There were a few grumbled disagreements, but in the end Hammond got things his way.
Jack felt dizzy and lightheaded. What had just happened? One moment he was facing court martial, the next it had been postponed to... what? Were they just going to forget about the whole thing? Catching Daniel's eyes across the room, Jack felt his hopes rise a bit. The assurance in those blue eyes did wonders for his trust in their friends. Oh well, all he could do was take things as they came.
Walking into a smaller room, this time only Hammond, Jack's lawyer and the prosecutor. "Gentlemen," Hammond gestured towards the seats at the table.
The prosecutor, one Mr. Culver immediately spoke up. "General Hammond, I don't see why you think there is need to bring this into play at the moment. Alien request aside, we are dealing with conduct unbecoming a USAF officer."
"Are we?" asked Hammond.
Culver frowned. "What do you mean, General? Of course we are."
"I've had the clearance to look into your so called evidence, Mr. Culver."
Snorting Culver shook his head. "I very much doubt that, General... that evidence was classified."
"Well, I had to override a few things and ask for a few favors, but I did get to see the evidence, and quite frankly, Mr. Culver, circumstantial evidence doesn't even cover it."
Cringing the other man sat down, looking as if he wasn't feeling well. Jack wondered just what exactly they had on him and Daniel, but for now, against all his usual antics, he would keep his mouth shut and just listen. His big trap had gotten him into trouble before and quite frankly he didn't need to get into this any deeper.
"None of the so-called... surveillance material was procured through legal means, and most of it merely shows a close friendship between the accused and Dr. Jackson." Hammond sat down, back rigid, eyes alight. Jack suspected the man was enjoying this particular opportunity to get one over anyone who would endanger his men.
"Friendship?!" sputtered Culver. "You have *got* to be kidding me, General, no *friendship* is *that* close."
"Not many friends, huh?" asked Jack before he could stop himself.
Culver looked as if he was going to kill Jack, but Hammond surprisingly didn't reprimand his 2IC.
"Gentlemen, *please*," Hammond held up his hand. "I have also been looking into your background, Mr. Culver."
Culver blanched visibly. "I... I..."
"Mr. Culver... you seem to have ties with certain... originations..." Hammond tapped his pen against the table. "Would you care to explain why you seem to have received a rather large amount of cash from NID accounts?"
"I have no idea what you're talking about, Ge-General," stuttered Culver.
Jack watched with interest. Who'd have thought his CO could be this hard? Well, Hammond may look like a teddy bear, but the man was one hell of an opponent. Jack was suddenly happy he had this particular General on his side.
Almost hyperventilating Culver sank back into his chair. "Wha-what are you suggesting?"
"Well, I'd say I keep this a secret if you do me a favor." Hammond pursed his lips.
"Bla-blackmail, General?" Culver looked about nervously, not quite meeting anyone's eyes. "And with witnesses?"
"What witnesses?" asked Jack and his lawyer at the same time. Jack snug a quick glance at the man, wondering what Hammond had done to get the him in on this case and agree so wholeheartedly with them. It wasn't legal what Hammond was pulling off, but then again, what they had against him seemed less and less by the moment. But even that would taint his records, would make it next to impossible to be with Daniel in the future.
"Wh-what do you propose?" asked Culver.
"I'm sure we can come to an agreement about this, that will suit us all." Hammond leaned back in his seat, blue eyes still not leaving Culver's face.
Jack watched and listened in amazement as Hammond listed his... requests, completely baffled at what he'd just witnessed. General George Hammond seemed determined to ensure the SGC's future... or at least a certain Colonel and Doctor's.
Hours later as Jack exited the room, more or less a free man, he stopped for a moment, leaning back against the wall, letting out a sigh of relief. It all seemed so damned unreal. Nothing to taint his records, he would keep his rank and he'd just been assigned liaison to the Asgard. Chuckling with disbelief Jack looked up as a deep voice said: "O'Neill..."
Jack looked up to see Teal'c smiling at him, Carter at his side with Jonas. "Sir," Carter gave him a wide grin and Jonas managed a smile as well, even though for some odd reason the younger man still seemed slightly intimidated by Jack.
"Kids, let me tell ya, the day and age of wonders isn't over," Jack felt his own grin widen.
"So you're leaving for the Asgard home-world?" Carter stood forward, looking a little sad.
"Looks like it," said Jack.
"You will be missed, O'Neill," added Teal'c.
"You too, T-man, you too." Jack's smile sank a bit. "I'm sorry we can't stay for longer than we have..."
"We understand, sir," interrupted Carter. "We just wanted to wish you luck as it seems Thor is standing ready to beam you aboard."
Jack turned as the door behind him opened and Hammond came out. "Ready to go on another adventure, Colonel?" he asked.
Taking a deep breath Jack nodded. "I guess I am." Felt strange though, to be leaving Earth again so soon. But what the hell, he'd have Daniel and Aislinn with him.
"Well, Thor is waiting for your go, so I suggest you say your farewells and join him in orbit." Hammond held out his hand and Jack shook it, topping it with a crisp salute a moment later. Hammond shook his head. "I'll look forward to hearing from you again, Colonel, this is one hell of a trip you're going on."
Jack nodded as he turned to what was half of his old team. "Guess I'll see you kids later, huh?"
"Hopefully, sir," sniffled Carter. "We've already said goodbye to Daniel, but just for good measure, say 'hi' from us."
"Will do," answered Jack, feeling sad about leaving his friends behind again. Grasping Teal'c arm he said his quiet goodbye to the stoic man.
"Quinn," Jack said as he turned to the last member of SG-1.
"Yes sir?" Jonas stepped forward a little, obviously wondering what kind of goodbye he'd get.
"Take care of our team for me, will ya?" grinned the older man, watching with amusement as a smile spread on the younger man's face.
"Yes sir," agreed Jonas, "with pleasure, sir."
Jack looked up at the ceiling. "Well, Thor, if you're listening in, I think I'm about as ready as I'll ever get." From the center of the shimmering light, Jack watched his friends disappear from view. A moment later his surroundings were the familiar dark designs of an Asgard ship.
As he walked down the wide hallway of the ship, Jack could hear the slap of running feet and a moment later he was almost tackled by Aislinn who threw her arms around him, burying her face in his neck. Jack picked her up and hugged her as hard as he dared. Damned, but he'd missed her so much.
"You okay, honey?" he asked as she burrowed further into his neck.
Finally looking up she rubbed her eyes. "I am now, Jack, and Lumpy and Daniel have taken care of me." She broke into a shy smile. "But we've missed you."
Jack swallowed hard and tried for a glib comment, more or less succeeding. "What, even Lumpy missed me?" Jack put Aislinn back on her feet and took his time to study the stuffed toy. As his daughter nodded he grinned down at her. "Well, I've missed Lumpy too."
Aislinn worried her lower lip for a moment. "And Daniel too?"
"Oh yeah, I've missed Daniel terribly." Jack wondered where the other man was.
"And me?" Aislinn's voice was quiet.
Jack held his breath for a moment, then let it out slowly. "Oh yeah, more than I can ever tell you."
Aislinn smiled again, taking his hand and dragging him along the hallway. Jack willingly followed her, wondering if it would ruin his reputation if he shed a tear or two.
A moment later he didn't care, because he had his arms full of one very happy linguist who was trying to suck the air out of his lungs.
"Miss me?" Jack finally managed to whisper when Daniel let up on the lip lock and merely held him tight.
"A little," coughed Daniel, his cheeks reddening.
"I can't say that things looked like they were going to work out earlier this morning," grinned Jack as he stepped back and picked Aislinn up as the three of them went to one of the large windows, looking down at Earth below.
A flash behind them brought them around to a Thor who almost seemed to be smiling. "I take it you are ready to go, O'Neill?"
"I think we are, Thor... and thank you."
"You are most welcome, O'Neill." Thor bowed his head a little, acknowledging the thanks.
"So what is this thing you need us for?" asked Jack. "This emergency?"
"Did I mention an emergency?" Thor looked perfectly innocent.
Jack raised an eyebrow and gave Daniel a sideway glance as the younger man strangled a chuckle. "Are you telling me...?"
"I believe it is you, O'Neill, and your family who were in an... emergency." Thor blinked a few times then fiddled with the rocks again. "Would you like to join me on the bridge?"
Jack stare, openmouthed at the little grey alien. Never in his life would he have thought that... "Well, I'll be..."
Thor flashed out of the room again and Aislinn began pulling at Jack's hand. "Come on, the bridge is *so* cool." She finally gave up on her parents and ran ahead.
Jack slowed down to a stop halfway to the bridge. "Were you in on this?" he asked suspiciously.
"Um..." Daniel cleared his throat, trying not to grin openly. "A little?"
Jack stopped fully, pulling on the hand he was still holding, closing the space between him and Daniel. For a moment they just stood there, smiling and enjoying the nearness. "Dr. Daniel Jackson..." began Jack.
"Yes, Colonel O'Neill?" Daniel almost pulled off the innocent act... almost.
"Have I ever told you how much I love you?" grinned Jack, knowing just how sappy he looked and sounded.
"I'm not... sure?" Daniel licked his lips as he leaned a little closer.
Not bothering with an answer, Jack closed the last inch and let himself get lost for a while in the firm pressure of lips against his own... God, how he'd missed this.
Drawing back he couldn't help smiling at the flushed look on Daniel's face. "Shall we go find our daughter before she takes over the entire ship?"
"Oh yeah, might be a good idea," chuckled Daniel as they drew apart and made their way towards the bridge. Still, Jack managed to sneak closer and put his arm around the shoulder of the other man. If he had things his way, he'd never let go. Seemed Daniel had the same idea as a strong arm was snug around his waist and he was pulled a little closer.
Who knew what was waiting for them out there? All they could hope for was that the Asgard could help Aislinn and then take the days as they came. Still, Jack had the feeling their little adventure wasn't quite... over yet.
FIN (for now)
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woohoo!
Thanks
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and i agree with
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::calms down at the prospect of writing the sequel...::
Oh well *g*
Thanks
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WHY ARE YOU CALMING DOWN?!
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Cheers ::holds up glass of iced tea::
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.....
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Although, I still want to know why Aislinn has the accelerated growth. *hint,hint*
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why do you think there's a sequel in the works?
* I want more DRAMA *g*
* more sex?
* last background stuff (stuffing plot holes basically *g*)
* Giving the guys the REALLY happy end ^_~
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and you'll get it. I just want to do the duty of editing first *g*
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how do you want it? .txt -- copy n paste into an email -- .doc -- .rtf ?