A/N: Alright, I know I said I would try for weekly updates – obviously I'm a little behind on that. This is a pretty short chapter, but the next is already fully outlined and I'm in the process of writing/typing it up now… so in about a day, two tops, I will post again. From there I will do my best to keep with weekly updates.

Thanks to ALIMOO1971, Vinividivinci, Entilzha, & DeniseM for the reviews last chapter!

Chapter 4

"Nicely done Jack, it was Cameron Mitchell," Jacob said pausing to look at the clock on the wall. "Alright, there isn't much time to spare before the cook out at Jack's so I'll quickly fill you in on as much of it as I can before then," and over the next twenty minutes he did just that; briefly going over the last three years and the events that lead to Cameron Mitchell being in the past.

"Well, I've got to grab a few things at the grocery store before everyone shows up at my place so I'll see everyone there," Jack said standing up to make his way to the door, as soon as Jacob had wrapped things up.

"Jack, walk with me to Sam's lab," Jacob said, not leaving any room for discussion.

A few minutes later Jack and Jacob found themselves alone in the gray hallways of the SGC waiting for the elevator. In the few moments it took for the elevator to come down a few floors, Jacob looked over Jack with an appraising eye.

"What?" Jack abruptly questioned, breaking the silence.

"I didn't say a word," Jacob replied looking a little too innocent.

"Yea, but I can tell you want to, so what is it?"

"Well, you do realize that, probably sooner rather than later, someone else will take a look at the letter I received and…" Jacob drew it out, hoping to be able to watch Jack squirm a little bit.

"Yea, you know, would it have killed you to give me a little warning about that," he replied ever so slightly shifting the weight on his feet.

"Hey, don't try to put this back on me, I didn't ask you to read it for me and then when you did grab it I tried to say something to you but was cut off by you reading it aloud."

"Come on Jake, it was written in Goa'uld! At this rate I'll be lucky to still have a few of my secrets left by the end of the day," Jack finished, tossing his hands up in mock frustration.

Jacob had just started laughing to himself when they finally found themselves just outside of Carter's lab. "Alright, well I'll see you a little later. Thanks for walking with me."

"Anytime dad," Jack replied walking back down the hallway, hands shoved in his pockets. They had said all that needed to be said, for the moment, and it was time for Jacob to catch up with his daughter.

Jacob stood in the doorway for a moment, silently observing Sam and simply pleased that he was able to do so again. Most would have believed her to be hard at work on something if they had observed her at this moment, but Jacob was happy to be able to say that he finally knew her better than most and could tell that while she was going through the motions of looking busy, that her mind was somewhere else entirely.

"Hey kiddo!"

At the sound of her father's voice Sam's head immediately shot up and in an instant she was across her lab and in his arms for a fierce hug. For a few minutes both of them simply stood there and enjoyed the moment for what it was worth.

"Sammie, as much as I'm enjoying this we do have a cook out to get to," Jacob said finally breaking the silence. "How about giving your old man a ride… well, how about after I grab a quick shower and a change of clothes."

Sam did her best to contain her laughter as she responded, "Oh, I insist on that," at which point Jacob started laughing too.

"If I never have to see or wear these clothes again it will be too soon."

"While you're getting that shower, I'll shut everything down in here and meet you at the elevator in ten."

Jacob turned to leave but as he did Sam gave him another quick hug and mumbled into his neck, "It's great to see you dad, I've really missed you."

"I missed you to Sam," Jacob said before finally departing her lab for his long overdue shower.

TBC (very, very soon)

Again, a short chapter but I hope you enjoyed it :) Reviews always welcomed and appreciated and thanks for sticking with me (I really do appreciate that)! If anyone should have any suggestions I'm always open to incorporating anything that I can so please feel free to share.