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A/N: Hi, guys sorry for the long update. I got caught up with so many things. I just lived through three historic events in barely a week. The Royal Wedding, Bin Ladens death, and our Crazy Canadian Election results. (Those who are Canadian will know what I'm talking about) Anyway, I did managed to write you this chapter, so like always-enjoy!
In the line of Fire Chapter 6
Jack flipped over the hamburger patty as the flames licked it gently to make it just right. Teal'c opened up the cooler to take out a couple of beers handing one to Jack then opened his. Sam greeted Sarah as Alex ran around the yard with a base ball cap on his head and a base ball glove on his right hand. He tossed the ball in the air catching it with ease, Jack smiled, his son was his best friend and vice versa.
"Cameron!" the boy greeted excitedly as he entered the back yard along with a black haired woman, a blond stripe decorated her bangs.
"Hey, kiddo, playing ball?" the man asked as the boy ran over to him and gave him a hug.
"Yeah, I've been practicing." he said proudly.
"Practice makes perfect." the woman said giving a lopsided smile.
Teal'c walked over holding out his hand. "Mitchell, Vala it is good to see you, back from the conference, huh?"
"Yes, a rather boring conference." Vala said her British accenting her personality
"It was helpful and productive." Mitchell said gearing that comment mostly to the woman beside him.
Cassie was busy pouring out some lemonade. Handing it to the little girl in front of her when she saw someone appear at the entrance gate then disappear, curious she made her way over, opening the gate to see the person pacing.
Jonas was nervous he'd sooner jump into a burning building then hang out with individuals he hardly knew. Then again it would be rude to not show after being invited, but then again it was an open invitation, there was no law that said he couldn't ditch the party.
"Hey."
He spun around to look at the teen her hair pulled back in a pony tail; the yellow tank top was complimented with a pale blue cardigan. Her jean shorts looked like they were hand made, made as in, taking a pair of scissors and cutting them at the thigh.
"Huh…hi." he awkwardly greeted.
She walked forward. "Are you going to stand out here all evening?"
"It seemed like a good idea." he honestly replied shoving his hands in his pockets.
She rolled her eyes as she grinned, taking his hand she lead him through the gate. Yep, this was definitely going to be awkward, he felt like a yearling horse being lead into the brand new trailer.
Cassie led him onto the porch where Sarah O'Neill and Sam were still talking, at ear shot they were talking about weddings.
"I'd never thought I'd see the day where Samantha Carter would be talking about weddings." she teased.
Sarah suppressed a laugh, clearing her throat she picked up a vegetable platter. "I better serve this to my guests before the dip gets to warm… she looked at Jonas…"I'll start with you."
"Oh, huh, maybe when you come back." the young man said.
"I won't make any promises; Teal'c tends to take the platter for himself. I have never seen a man eat so much." she said giving a smile before joining the group in the yard.
Sam turned to Cassie but she be lined it to the barbecue before the woman could confront her. Jonas concentrated on a knot in the cider boards while Sam took a swig of her lemonade.
"Alright, folks, I've got dogs and burgers ready for eating!" Jack announced.
The duo descended the steps waiting for their share of Jack's charcoaled master piece.
Moments later once everyone was settled Jack joined his wife who was poking at her hotdog in absolute wonder of how something that once belonged to the meat family was now a charcoaled mess. Alex ran over to his parents, mustered made a squiggle outline around his mouth.
"Mom, playing with your food is bad you know? Other kids in the world would gladly eat what you have on your plate." the young boy mimicked.
"Yes, mom we shall not play with our food." Jack teased giving a grin.
Sarah gave them both a look. "I would not bring this wiener of death upon poor innocent children."
The woman caught sight of Jonas who seemed like a small fish in uncharted waters setting down her plate on the picnic table she looked at her husband.
"Is that the young man you've been training?"
Jack looked over at the man in question. "Yeah, I kinda invited him over."
"What do you mean kinda?"
"Eighty-percent was T, fifteen percent Carter, and five percent me." Jack explained sipping his beer.
"You should talk to him, show him that your not as a mean cuss as you portray." she hinted giving him a slight shove.
"Alright, but you owe me big time." he said.
"I owe you nothing." she said picking up a napkin to wipe her sons face.
Jack leisurely walked over to Jonas taking a can of Pepsi from the cooler as he did. He would use the aluminium can as the foundation of his conversation, stopping a few feet of the young man, he held out his tool.
"Pepsi?"
Jonas looked at it then thankfully took it. "Thanks."
Jack sat down on the bench beside him. "So, told you this shindig is fun."
"Yes, it's very…eventful." he said setting down his empty plate.
Awkwardness was quick to intervene as they both struggled for words to say. Jack found an interesting patch of grass near his left foot while Jonas stared at the logo on the can. Then he gave a smirk then a small laugh causing the older man to raise an eye brow.
"Care to share?" he prodded
"Oh, it's nothing really. Just something my father would talk about."
Jack's curiosity sparked. "Go on."
Jonas looked at Jack for a moment then back at the can. "Pepsi…reminds me of Pepsin."
Jack blinked. "What the heck is Pepsin?"
Jonas smirked. "Pepsin is a stomach enzyme that digests protein: an enzyme produced in the stomach that breaks down proteins into simpler compounds. Also, it can be extracted from the stomachs of calves and pigs for use as a digestive aid and in the production of cheese."
"….Fascinating and you got that from a can of soda?"
"Actually from the Encarta World English Dictionary." he answered.
Another bout of awkward silence came through as Jack looked at that patch of grass while Jonas once again looked at the can.
"Huh…you read the dictionary?" Jack shot back meeting the young man's face.
"Well, yeah, it was the only book that I could read. Actually, the only book in my dad's office that I hadn't read yet." Jonas explained.
"The dictionary? Seriously, man, haven't you heard of Winnie the Pooh or Moby Dick?" Jack asked slightly bemused at this recruits hobby.
"Yes, I read those when I was seven…but I did take the encyclopaedia for show and tell when I was in grade two."
Jack gave him a look that said 'wow you're a nut job' but he quickly changed his expression to disbelief.
"I…Didn't expect that of you."
"Nobody does the first time….Listen, I'm going to see if I can pry a piece of carrot from Teal'c. Thanks for the food." he concluded as he rose from his spot.
Jack watched as he walked away then looked up as his wife joined him.
"So, what did you learn?" she asked slipping her arm though his.
"Oh, lots of stuff." Jack said
"Like." Sarah nudged.
"Nothing really important…he looked at her… "But I will think twice before drinking a Pepsi."
She gave a laugh. "I don't want to know…c'mon time for dessert."
He followed his wife giving a grin as he wondered what else this evening held for him.
A/N: This is a cute chapter. Don't you think?
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