Delek has a rude awakening and is forced to eat humble pie as he tries to rectify the damage that he has caused
Second Chance
The Tok'Ra had to move to yet another location, the third in just as many weeks, both Malek and Delek were putting their heads together trying to figure out just what was going on.
" I hate to say it, but it does look like the Tau'Ri were not to blame for our misfortunes " Delek sighed, he didn't notice the smug grin that had appeared over Nate's face, the kind of grin that said I told ya so as Jacob would say, even Malek found the whole escapade very funny
" What do you propose we do about this shambles ? " Malek chastised his councillor, he could be imagining it but he was sure Delek looked just a tiny little bit sheepish and apologetic.
" Do we still have that GDO device ? "
" We do, although I doubt that the code will still work, they are changed on a regular basis to avoid infiltration "
" I am wondering if we should do the same " Delek sighed
" It would not hurt to employ more security measures "
" Malek have someone dial the Tau'Ri, it is time to eat humble pie as Jacob would say, what is so amusing ? " Delek asked noting the grin on Malek/Nate's face
" I was just thinking just how much Jacob had influenced us all, I miss him, and Selmak " both were silent for a time as they searched their memories for their friend.
" what is wrong Delek " Malek asked as he saw Delek's face contort in grief
" I was just remembering the last time I saw them, I accused Selmak of turning her back on the Tok'Ra, I even told her of the council meetings that were held without her, I can not help but think that maybe she gave up, I know that Samantha believes this to be true. Samantha told me that Selmak slipped into a coma just after he and Jacob activated the weapon on Dakara, not long after that Jacob died, it pains me that we hurt them so. When did we lose sight of what was important ? Jack O'Neill was right, we have little or no value on life, we have become blinded by our hatred of the Goa'uld, doubly so since we lost our dear Egeria, what fools are we ? "
" Unauthorised off world activation "
" Don't those people ever sleep ? " Jack sighed putting his bag down " Oh well, didn't want an early night anyway " He grumbled and headed to the control center.
" What we got Walter ? "
" Tok'Ra sir "
" Seriously ? "
" Yes Sir "
" Open the Iris Walter, lets see what they want "
" Delek, Malek, Hi Guys " He waved around the base commander and High Councillor to the accompanying guards " Talkative as ever I see, Oh well, we best go to the briefing room then, com on, you know the way.
" Right, what can I do you for ? "
" We are in need of your assistance General O'Neill "
" You know that's the first truth I've ever heard come out of that mouth of yours " He sighed " Sorry, that was uncalled for, I'm just tired, it's been a long day and I think it's about to get longer "
" That is quite alright Colonel, I deserved it, I must admit we have not been forthcoming with the information that you required, but in our defence we had problems and we thought you were the reason at the time "
" Why don't you start at the beginning ? " Jack smiled, trust was earned not automatically given and both sides were guilty of forgetting that little fact.
" Morning Sam, What's going on ? The whole SGC is buzzing "
" Hi Daniel, just got in so I'm as wise as you are at the moment " She smiled, both headed towards the briefing room bumping into Teal'c along the way who obviously had the same idea, they walked into the briefing room and were surprised by it's contents.
" Good morning SG1 " Jack smiled exhausted at his friends, he'd been up all night talking to his guests.
" Hell Jack you look like how I'm feeling " Daniel stated as he slumped into the first seat he came across, Sam took her usual seat not taking her eyes off of their unexpected guests, Teal'c simply nodded a hello and sat next to Sam.
" Well SG1 I believe you know our guests, your about to get to know them a lot better, you're moving in with them for a spell." Jack grinned.