Day 9 - The Ice Rink Christmas Party
By Mickey

Status: Completed 12/20/2008

Word Count: 200

Author's Notes: I tried to keep this at 100 words exactly, but it refused to cooperate so I decided to make it a double-length drabble.


"Uhhh, Jack, why are we having the SGC Christmas party here?"

"Why not?" Jack didn't taking his eyes off the ice. He was glad Daniel had been able to finish his shopping and wrapping the night before and could be here.

"Because it's cold!"

"I think it's a great idea, sir. Everyone is having a great time." Carter pointed to Hammond, who was skating with his granddaughters.

"I concur," Teal'c added.

Jack followed Teal'c's pointing finger to see Cassie trying to teach her mom how to skate. Lost in thought, he hadn't realized Daniel was talking to him until he felt his friend's hand on his shoulder.

"Jack?"

"I'm fine, Daniel." Jack replied.

Daniel looked skeptical, so did Carter and Teal'c.

"This was Charlie's favorite place. I brought him here every year, on this day, to skate." His friend's said nothing. He was relieved to see understanding, not pity, in their eyes.

Cassie skated over just then and held out her hand to Jack, "Skate with me?"

Jack's face lit up. "I'd love to," he said, grinning as he took her hand. She wasn't Charlie, but he loved her just the same. There was no one he'd rather skate with.

TBC