Chapter Summery: After the Nox Daniel asks Sam something important.
Authors Note: I am so sorry about the long long long wait. I've been so busy with band and school that I have no time to work on it. As an apology I'm posting two chapters. Something VB mentioned is Teal'c. He's there, I wasn't aware that I hadn't mentioned him. Sorry about that. He's in the next chapter.
I got many complaints on the last chapter. Jack is not insane and neither was his CO. What he said about the airplane was a joke. Sorry if that confused anyone. I don't mean that they have baby feeding classes in the academy.
The Nox: A Promise
Daniel ran a hand along his side, still surprised to feel that he was uninjured. This was the second time he had been killed and it probably wasn't going to be the last. Only next time, he might not be brought back.
"Feeling better?" He jumped at Sam's voice and spun around.
"Yeah, you?"
"Can't complain. I brought you coffee." She held up the styrofoam cups and walked over to the translations he had been working on.
"I've already got some." He motioned to his half full cup.
"Yeah, but it's stone cold now. Believe me, this is my own stash not commissary tar." She handed him the cup. "Is Ryan still at daycare?"
"Nope, Jack stole him. He said since Janet wants us to stay on base he would take him to his V.I.P. room so I could work and get some sleep." He took a long gulp of coffee. "This is good."
"Told you." Sam smirked slightly. "Did the Colonel really say that?"
"Well," Daniel smiled sheepishly. "He said go to sleep, but I have so much to do. And besides, I don't think I can sleep right now."
"Well you should you look like the dead."
His smile widened and he turned to her.
"Hey, there's something I wanted to ask you. After this past mission I really saw...how easy it is to die out there. I mean, just in case I die for good, become a host, anything. I want you to be one of the people who takes care of Ryan."
"Daniel, I'm honored, really. But my job is just as dangerous there's a high chance of both of us not coming back."
"That's why I'm also making Dr. Fraiser one too." Daniel smiled. "Please Sam. I'd like to know that no matter what happens Ryan will be with people who love him. When my parents passed away I was thrown into foster care. I don't want Ryan to be raised the way I was. And I know all of you will love him."
Sam looked down at her feet then looked back up smiling, tears flashing in her eyes.
"Daniel, I would gladly take care of Ryan if anything happens. Believe me he'll be adored by all of us." Daniel grinned back and stood up.
"You know, I think I'm going to take that nap. Thanks Sam."
