They all found a family, something they were all lacking, four people thrust together, unknowing that they were the beginning of something much bigger than themselves, much bigger than any of them.
Daniel had been an orphan, he never knew family, or even friends, and there were a bunch of other things he didn't know about, even though he was incredibly smart.
Jack taught him allot, about trust, love, companionship, kindness, he was the big brother Daniel never had, he looked out for him, guided him, and teased him at every given opportunity.
Jack had on more than one occasion referred to Daniel and Carter as the twins, both of them looking through the same eyes at the world, two sets of large blue eyes seeing the world the same, incredulous, wondrous, amazing, both needed to learn and understand, both so young.
Teal'c was the much older brother, wise, almost like another parent only he goofed of with them too much, humoured them too regularly, even with his strong silent bravado, he was a pretty great big bro.
Teal'c missed his mentor, but was thankful that their little family had a father figure such as Hammond, always trying to teach them what is right, ever supportive, no matter how many times his kids messed up.
Catharine is a great grandmother, silent, not always present but spoils them all rotten when she is around, hugging them all within an inch of their life.
They had their cousins, Siler, Davis, Walter, mates that were constant but weren't quiet in the band of immediate family.
Sam was glad to finally have a sister, although she had always had mark, but yeah, Janet was the best sister.
So their family was pretty complete, it had holes and little hiccups, but it was a pretty good family, it was nice to have someone to just be there.
Their family was only made better though by the spawning of their baby, what is family without children?
Cassy belonged with them from the first moment, came to them through sadness, as they were all drawn together, they belonged, love was the glue for this little band of brothers, Cassy was the glue.
Individually, each member of this family was genius, but together they became legends.