Finally Jack shows Pam to the front door.

"So when will I get to meet Teddy?" he asks.

"Usually we wait until we can do background checks but in this case I can make a note that it isn't necessary because of the military factor so I should be able to bring him over in a couple of hours if that works for you. And then I'll stop by a couple of times over then next month just to make sure you guys are settling in. One last thing I forgot to ask, is there someone living here besides you? "

"Nope, just me. The spare room will be all his," Jack hears himself say.

"Alright, well I will see you in a couple of hours."

Jack closes the door and heads back into his living room where he finds Daniel standing beside the couch, arms folded across his chest and his glasses in one hand.

"So I feel like somewhere along the way I got lost. It almost sounded like you told her you wouldn't be travelling for work thanks to a promotion?" Daniel asks.

"That's what I told her."

"Okay, promotion to what exactly?"

Jack takes a breath, "Hammond is stepping down and I'm taking over as commander of the SGC."

"Who will then be in command of SG1?" Teal'c asks.

"For the time being, no one. But that is one of the things that I'll be discussing with the Joint Chiefs when I head to DC in a few days."

"So what's happening in the meantime?" Daniel asks.

"Well SG1 is being removed from active duty but if there is another team that could use your expertise than you would be free to join them temporarily."

Daniel shifts his gaze to Sam, "And you're fine with this?"

"As an officer in the military I have experienced several situations like this. It's not like these choices are up to us, we get orders and we have to follow them," she says.

"And how many times in the last few years have we, as a team, have been given direct orders that we ignore?"

"That's different," Sam replies.

"How is that different from now?"

"Because if I had turned this down we would've been stuck with some shrub like Kinsey running the SGC. And that's if they decided not to suspend gate travel completely."

Daniel's face softens slightly, "I didn't realize things were coming to that."

"Well I think we could have ended up with someone much worse," Sam says, then looks at Jack and winces. "That didn't come out right."

"Look, it's not like I asked for this. I've never wanted to have a desk…"

"O'Neill, do you not possess a desk in your office?" Teal'c asks.

"I have an office?" Jack asks, feigning surprise.

"Maybe this will be a good thing. I mean being in charge of things could have its perks," Daniel says.

"For example?" Jack asks as he moves to sit in his chair.

"Better parking spot?" Daniel suggests.

"Not to mention the pay check," Sam says with a smile.

" And I like the sound of General O'Neill. The only down side I can think of is that fact that I'll be 'the man'."

"Have you not always been a man?" Teal'c asks.

The group chuckles as Jack shakes his head.

"You know, I'm gonna miss all the fun now."

"I'm sure you'll be able to go through the gate from time to time Sir," Sam says.

"And I'm sure you'll have plenty of fun on base," Daniel adds, with a grin.

Jack locks eyes with Sam for a moment, "Oh, I'm sure."

To his pleasure she breaks eye contact first as her cheeks begin to flush and a surreptitious smile spreads across her face. A comfortable hush falls. After several minutes Daniel clears his throat.

"So, when is Teddy getting here?"

"In a couple of hours," Jack replies.

"And you have his room set up?"

"More or less. I still need to get all the stuff from his room at Sara's house," Jack says as he stands and heads into the kitchen.

"Do you have any food for him to eat?" Sam asks.

Jack opens the fridge, "I have beer...and half a leftover pizza."

Sam looks over his shoulder, "Sir, that pizza has blue hair on it."

"Haven't you ever heard of blue cheese?"

Daniel joins them in the kitchen, "Why don't Sam and I run to get a few of his things that way you guys have a few minutes to get to know one another. And we can grab some groceries on our way back."

"I am capable of taking care of all this stuff you know," Jack says, turning to look at his friends.

"We are aware that you are qualified to provide superlative care for your son. We only wish to offer our assistance," Teal'c states, moving into the doorway.

"And I appreciate it."

"Well, just keep in mind that we're here if you need anything," Daniel says as he heads back to the living room.

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Jack stands frozen, his heart pounding and his palms sweating. The knocking comes again but he can't get his legs to move himself forward. Suddenly he feels a hand on his arm and Daniel appears next to him.

"Let's meet your son," he urges him in a gentle voice.

Jack forces himself to take a deep breath and move toward the door. As his hand reaches out he finds himself wishing he was anywhere but here.

His mind begins racing. How is he going to raise a son? What if Teddy hates him? That's possible isn't it? I mean it's not like they've ever met so how can this boy possibly like a complete stranger?

Finally his hand meets the cold metal of the knob and he opens the door. A wave of serenity washes over him as he comes face to face with his son. Teddy locks eyes with him for a moment before a smile appears on his face and he lifts his arms to Jack, a raggedy teddy bear hanging in one hand.

Jack drops to his knees and in a moment Teddy moves forward, wrapping his little arms around Jack's neck. Carefully Jack hugs the small boy back. Teddy lets go and steps back, looking at Jack with eyes as dark bra-own as Jack's own.

"Pam said you are my daddy," Teddy says.

Jack swallows hard, "That's right little man."

"Where's my mommy?"

Pam smiles sympathetically and kneels beside Teddy, "Remember I told you your mommy took a long trip? You are going to live with your daddy now."

Teddy nods his little head then looks back to Jack, "I'ma live with you?"

"Yeah, is that okay?"

"Uh-huh," Teddy says then holds his bear out to Jack. "This is my bear. His name is Jack."

"Well that's a nice name."

"I like you."

Jack smiles at him, "I like you too."

AN: Okay, next bit is in the works and I'm hoping to have it done this week.