Title: Observant - Part 4
Author: Jemma
Story Status: In Progress
Series/Sequel Info: Part 4/6 in the Observant series
Season: 6
Spoilers: Descent, first 3 parts
Categories: Continuation of the series
Pairings: Sam and Jack
Rating: K
Content Warnings: None
Summary: Jonas and Teal'c drop in on General Hammond!
Archive Permissions: Please ask
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters relating to Stargate. They belong to MGM and any of their associates. I'm just playing around with them for a little while!
Authors Note: Here it is. Part 4 of the series! Enjoy my friends, and as always, feedback!!!!

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Doctor Fraiser's report concludes that SG-1 and Major Davis are fine despite their recent ocean adventures. I swear, one day their luck is going to run out.

Well, I have Doctor Fraiser's report, Major Carter's, Jonas', Teal'cs... but not so strangely enough, not Colonel O'Neill's.

If he weren't such a brilliant 2IC I 'd have his ass for all the late reports he hands me.
As I prepare to send him a firm but gentle email reminding him of his tardiness once again, I see Jonas and Teal'c approaching my office. Sure enough there is knock on the door a few moments later.

'Come.'
The door is pushed open to reveal Jonas with Teal'c very close behind.

'Err...sir, could we have a word please?'
'Of course, come in.'

They both enter, Teal'c closing the door behind him and sit themselves opposite me. Jonas looks at me intently, Teal'c is impassive as usual.

'What can I do for the both of you?'
They both look slightly uncomfortable now.

'Well General, it's not exactly what you can do for us...'
'What do you mean?'
'General Hammond, what Jonas Quinn is trying to explain is that we have come here seeking your assistance to help some mutual friends.'

Ah, so that's why they're here. It doesn't take a genius to work out who those mutual friends are.
'And may I ask who these mutual friends might be?'
'Sam and Colonel O'Neill,' is Jonas' swift reply.

I pause for a moment, believing I know their intentions but not wanting to show my hand.

'I'm sorry Jonas, Teal'c…what exactly do you need my help for?'

They look at each other and then back to me.

'Sir…' Jonas begins quietly. 'Colonel O'Neill and Sam…they…well you read the report from last year Sir…the Zatark incident?'

I fold my hands in front of me slowly and sigh. I understand and sympathise with their intentions, but as to what can be done…

'I'm afraid there is nothing to be done. All the time that the Colonel is in Sam's direct chain of command…'
'We understand that General, but correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the rule there to protect the team from being put in un-necessary danger?'
'Yes.'
'Well sir, the team is in danger.'
'It is?'
'Yes sir. Sam and Colonel O'Neill have had to put their feelings aside for so long that they're starting to leak out. I observed their feelings for each other within a few weeks of knowing them.'
'So, your saying that Major Carter and Colonel O'Neill not being together is actually putting them in more danger than if they were involved?'
'Yes sir, that's exactly what I'm saying.'

I take a moment to reflect and can't help the small smile that comes to me. For so long now I've wanted to see Sam happy and god knows, Jack deserves something good to happen to him.

'This changes things then.'
'How so General Hammond?'
'I can't have two of my finest officers running around in space nearly getting themselves killed simply because they are in love.'
'What do you propose we do sir?'
'We have a ceremony to attend in DC in a couple of days time. The President and the Chief of Staff of the Air force will be there. I'll talk to them there and see what I can do.'
'General Hammond, do you plan to have the regulation lifted in the case of Major Carter and Colonel O'Neill?'
'That's my plan Teal'c.'

They both look heartily relieved by this.
'Thank you General.'
'You're welcome. Now I suggest you go and inform our two... mutual friends about the ceremony.'
'Ok sir.'

They stand and walk to the door to leave.
'Oh, and Jonas?'
'Yes General?'
'Don't let on to them about out little... plan.'

He grins and even the corners of Teal'cs mouth turn upwards slightly.
'You got it.'
Once they have left the room, I lean back in my chair and sigh slightly. Why do I constantly find myself in tricky situations with this lot?

I have to say, if we can pull this off, I don't think there will be a single person at the ceremony in two days time that doesn't have a smile on their face.

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12/08/2002