Chapter ten

The game ended with scores that weren't even close. Charlie grabbed his snack and ran to the group of waiting adults.

"But I have to be at work early tomorrow."

"And you think I don't? Jeeze Sara, my job doesn't even have set hours. I show up and stay until it's safe to go home."

"Your deep space radar telemetry is a bunch of bull shit, why don't you try not lying to me?"

IO stepped in between them. "Chill, I'll watch the little guy."

"Are you going to take him on base?"

"Absolutely, all the Marines and Tech. Sergeants love him."

"Fine," she marched off.

"So," Jacob started to plead. "Can we see your base too?"

Jack strolled into his office. This early in the morning, not even the general would be hanging around. He'd sent IO on a mission the previous night to get at least Jacob and Emma security clearance. Mark's not the type of guy I would trust with a secret. The phone in his office rang.

"O'Neill,"

"Jack, how are you?"

He cleared his voice, "Mr. President, sir, it's lovely to hear your voice."

"I'm sure Jack. IO called this morning, I wasn't thrilled when I heard your request."

"They're good people, besides Jacob would make an interesting addition to the program."

"I remember when we called the bastard General. And your logic is sound in that aspect. Induct Jacob and Emma Carter into the SGC, if they're helpful have them be liaisons."

"Yes sir."

"And Jack,"

"Yes sir?"

"Now we're even."

The phone went dead. Jack called Sam, who was already fighting with Jacob over whether or not Charlie could eat fruit-loops every morning. They chatted briefly and Jack walked down the hallway to wait for the general.

They sat in the briefing room. Jacob and Emma's mouths hung wide open. Daniel finished, "So yeah, basically we travel to other planets and liberate those we can."

"Samantha," Emma yelled. "It is not funny to prank an old couple."

"Hey," Jacob retorted. "Who are you calling old?"

Jack interrupted the banter. "This is no joke. The president gave me special permission to indoctrinate the two of you into the program."

IO walked into the room with Charlie slung over her shoulder. Jack started whistling, "Hey, I know that one!" Charlie sang along. 'In the Navy.' IO laughed and lifted Charlie off her shoulder and plopped him on the table.

"That's right kids," Jack stood, "You Can't Stop the Music."

Daniel snorted, "Time to get back on track Jack."

General Hammond just shook his head as the arguing continued.

The briefing room had finally quieted. The sirens sounded. 'Off world activation.' A disembodied voice came over the speakers. Jacob and Emma watched as the room emptied and made the snap decision to follow.

"The iris won't close!"

General Hammond came over the speaker. "Defense teams report to the gate room."

An oddly dressed man stepped through the Stargate. He stood at the top of the ramp with his hands on his head. "I am Maat, I wish for refuge."

"SG-1," General Hammond spoke. "Go great our guest."

They entered the gate room, Jack indicated for the SF's to lower their weapons. "Hello," Daniel extended his hand. "We're,"

"SG-1, yes I know who you are."

"He is a Gould." Teal'c spoke blatantly.

"Maat was the Egyptian god of truth and justice, is there anything I'm forgetting Daniel?"

"There is not," Maat spoke.

"Then why are you here?"

"To help you achieve justice."

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