Hidey Ho everyone! I take full responsibility for my delay! I admit, I've been fuckin'up! In my defense though, I'm pulling crazy hours at work because we've had a baby boom! You wouldn't believe it, Just yesterday we had a baby born in the triage room bathroom! That's not where theyre supposed to be born! Silly babies!
So here it is! The Chapter with Jacob/Selmak! I really hope you guys enjoy this one. I spent quite a bit of time snickering while writing it. HEHE!
And as always, Reviews are a beautiful thing! Thank you everyone for all the love!
JACKS POV
OK, breathe Jack.
Take a breath.
Its easy, just use your lungs and inhale.
BREATHE DAMMIT BREATHE! SAY SOMETHING BEFORE HE KILLS YOU!
"Hi Dad!" SHIT! MAYDAY! WRONG THING TO SAY!
I look at the pretty Carter and if looks could kill I'd rather be hanging out on Netu.
"Glad you're in town. Guess what? We're throwing a party! Formal attire only. I'm thinking Dress Blues and white." WHY AM I STILL TALKING?! FUCK IT! I'M GOING DOWN WITH THE SHIP!
I'm about to continue rambling because apparently I'm having a stroke and thankfully Sam slaps her hand over my mouth and keeps it there, keeping me from continuing to talk. I shove my hands into my pockets and rock back and forth.
Jacobs eyes are just continuously glowing at this point. Just one constant glow and I'm sure hes going to kill me.
Good bye cruel world! I brought it on myself, but at least i got to kiss Carter. Worth it!
"Dad," Sam keeps her hand over my mouth but directs her attention to Jacob. "I need to talk to you. In private preferably."
Jake only nods his head, turns, and walks into General Hammond's office.
Sam turns to look at me and lowers her hand. "SERIOUSLY?! What was that?! You know what, don't answer that." Shaking her head she turns and walks into Hammonds office, shutting the door behind her.
Looking at Teal'c, Daniel and George, I can tell they have absolutely zero sympathy for me right now. Damn.
SAM's POV
As I walk into Georges office, I see my dad calmly standing and looking at me. Something tells me its not actually my dad taking front and center though.
"Samantha," Selmak starts. Yep, thought so. That's OK though. "Your father is a bit, perturbed, but he will be OK. Do not worry about that."
"Ah, yeah, I'm sorry about the Colonel. He, uh, talks, when hes sure hes about to die. Surprisingly, its saved us more than once in some pretty crappy situations."
Selmak nods my dads head and gives me a smile. I gesture for both of us to take a seat.
"So, we'll let my dad out in a minute, but what do you think of all of this Selmak?"
"Your father has explained your, what do you call them, Fraternization Rules?" I nod. "And you understand the Tok'ra beliefs regarding love and duty."
"I remember from Jolinar, yes. You believe that love and fighting beside those you love makes you stronger and provides more support. You believe it aids in morale and its vital to the well being of both the personnel and mission. Correct?"
Selmak nods again. "Yes. I personally believe that your regulations are prohibitive, but I also understand that there have been incidents in the past that have brought these rules into existence. Abuses and manipulations. However, having a deeper understanding of that because of your father, and having experienced fighting a war for hundreds of years besides my mate, I believe that exceptions should be made. I have seen you fight next to Colonel O'Neill and the two of you together will fight for each other with such passion, that I believe that the keep the two of you apart would only cause more harm. Being unable to express your love for each other has only caused heartache and that can cause more of an issue that fighting besides each other."
My breath catches in my throat. Its strange to hear this coming literally out of my fathers mouth. Yeah, its Selmak, but its still my FATHER. United States Air Force Major General Jacob "Kick Your Ass" Carter. "Thank you Selmak. It helps to hear that you are so supportive of this. Did you have the same conversation with my dad?"
"I did. A while ago actually. After I was first blended with Jacob, I asked him about yourself and Colonel O'Neill. He vehemently denied that you would be in a relationship with your Commanding Officer, but I told him to look again. While I did not believe that you had broken your organizations rules, I did believe that there was a bond between you that went further than just professional. At first he refused to see it, but then he began to notice little things. I spent many moons attempting to calm him, but after seeing you work together on Netu, he began to see it. O'Neill became impassioned after you were removed from the cell and taken to Sokar."
By now I'm positive I'm bright red. I lean back and put my hands over my face. I'm both mortified that we've been so obvious and filled with joy that Jack has felt this way for me for so long.
"Sammy," Finally my dad speaks up.
I lower my hands tentatively and look at my dad, giving him a shy smile.
He leans forward and takes my hand. "Sammy, I'm not mad. Not anymore. Although I am going to kill Jack. But not for this, for the whole rambling and sticking his foot in his mouth. It really does shock me that he managed to make it to Full Bird." He shakes his head and smiles.
"You're not mad anymore? Both of us were actually more afraid to tell you more than telling the Air Force. Hell, I think Jack would rather go toe to toe with Hathor." Both of us shudder.
"Well, yeah. I admit I wanted to kill him. Frankly in the beginning, on the surface, he reminded me a bit too much of Jonas. The black ops, the age, the rough exterior, talk about a carbon copy first impression. But, after getting to know him and seeing you work with him, I began to see more. Hes smarter than he pretends, he's one hell of a team leader, even with civilians, and he cares about you. A hell of a lot more than he's supposed to."
My eyes widen and I have a look of what I'm sure is sheer terror on my face.
"Its OK, Anise told Selmak about the testing. The two have a bit of a Mother/Daughter relationship going on, and they both like to gossip. Selmak shared it with me because at that point we had quite a bit of money in the pool for you two and we decided to up it. Selmak likes gambling. Hates coffee, but gambling is her vice. Old broad is the polar opposite of me sometimes!" We start laughing and I can't help but feel elated.
"Listen honey, once I got to know Jack, my concern was no longer that he would hurt you, I know that man would kill and die for you. But I admit I'm worried about your jobs. both of you. And not just because I don't want you both to get court martialed, but also because you guys are needed in this fight. It hasn't been until the Tau'ri have been involved in this war that much headway had been gained. And now that we are, SG-1 itself has proven to been one hell of a powerhouse against the Goa'uld. We're more than half way there. Everyone in the fight knows that. But we still need you guys. The rest of the Tok'ra will never admit it, but Selmak, Martouf, Anise, they all know it. Even Garshaw has been known to speak kindly of us sometimes. But that's my concern. And I've known this Kinsey. Hes a giant scumbag. And unfortunately, the SGC and you and Jack especially, are his current targets. The man likes blood, so you just have to promise me you'll be careful."
I nod my head and brush the tears off my cheeks. Dad stands and pulls me up, into a hug, squeezing me tight. "Your mother would be so proud of you. And she would absolutely adore Jack. And I know I don't tell you enough, but I am extraordinarily proud of you too. NASA's small fish now compared to what you do." I let out a sob and giggle at the same time, and squeeze harder. "You can have it all Sammy, you're too smart to let rules stand in your way."
We slowly release each other and he takes my hands.
"Feel a bit better? Good, now, do me a favor?"
JACOB/SELMAKS POV
(Selmaks dialogue will be done in italics and dialogue where Jacob is speaking to Selmak will be in single quotation marks to differentiate it from just my normal POV descriptions.) ←- I hope that makes sense… Who knows…
I watch Sammy exit the room, head down and rubbing her eyes with a tissue. She heads straight for the door, but once she reaches it, she looks to George. "Permission to be dismissed, Sir." Her nose is red and her eyes are bloodshot and glassy. "Permission granted Major." George tells her with a nod. She turns precisely (I'm so damn proud!) and I can hear her run down the hall. I know shes actually just running to talk to Janet, but seeing the panic in Jack's eyes, I'm not about to tell him that.
"COLONEL JONATHAN O'NEILL! IN THIS OFFICE ON THE DOUBLE!"
Jack runs in fast enough that I'm not entirely sure his feet touched the ground. He stands at attention in front of the desk, eyes forward and ramrod straight. I close the door with one last look at George and the two Daniels who are all "busying" themselves with something around the desk. Fakers.
I walk around the desk and stand in front of Jack, staring him down as his eyes burn a hole into the wall just behind my right ear.
You are evil.
'What? No…'
Yes, you are.
'Oh hush.'
You are absotively posilutely evil. You may actually be more evil than the Goa'uld at this moment.
''Absotively posilutely' Really? You enjoy those Disney movies with Cassie WAY too much.'
Stop pretending you don't enjoy them too. You'd do anything for that surrogate granddaughter of yours and you know it. Including a Disney marathon again.
'Be quiet woman…'
Crabby old man! OK, so are you going to just keep him standing there? Im pretty sure hes not even breathing at this point and his knees just can't take it anymore.
'Alright, alright, you did agree to help me with this though, remember? Don't back out now, if you do, its a trip to Starbucks for a Venti Green Eye, followed by a trip to the Stinking Rose. So whats it gonna be?'
I feel her poke me in my brain. OW.
I still stand by what I said, EVIL. But fine, on with the show…
"Colonel O'Neill, what the damn hell is wrong with you?!"
His eyes flicker just a millimeter in my direction. I wouldn't have caught it without Selmaks improvements to my vision. Man's terrified. I'm enjoying this.
"Sir, I apologize for my remarks in the briefing room. I was out of line." Eyes are still on the wall. Damn…
"Not about that Airman! You are taking advantage of a subordinate officer! Do you fully understand the repercussions of your actions?! It is inappropriate!"
Jacob, hes not even breaking a sweat… I think you're 'barking up the wrong tree' as you've put it before.
'Huh?'
The Colonel has spent the last 25 years being yelled at by superior officers and now System Lords. I am suspecting that he does not find it as intimidating as he once did. I suggest not yelling at him as a General, but as a father. I recall a memory of yours mentioning something about potential mates being intimidated by fathers? You may have more luck in 'tormenting him' as you put it by employing that methodology.
'Selmak my dear, that right there is why you're the smart one.'
I turn back to Jack.
"You know Jack, if I were still actually military, I'd have you on sanitation duty for the next six months, for just looking at my daughter the way you do."
This time Jack's eyes actually met mine and slowly he relaxed from attention to a lax parade rest.
"Jacob, lis-"
"No, Jack, you listen to me." I take a deep breath and make sure Sel knows that this is her cue to keep me calm. "This is coming from Jacob Carter, FATHER of Samantha Carter. Not General Carter, superior officer of Major Carter. I've watched you two do your little dance for the past 3 years. You've gone to a literal Hell to rescue me, and you would do anything to keep my Sammy safe from the literal evils of the galaxy. But if I ever find out you are the cause of any of her pain, you'll prefer eternity on Netu while sharing a cell with Hathor. I will DESTROY you. That woman will always be my baby, even when I watch her destroy building's with C4 and shoot a P90 with precision that makes snipers jealous. She will always be my Sammy that loves cookies and playing dress up with her mother."
I watch as Jack pales and gulps. This man may have a backbone of steel when it comes to testing a System Lords patience and assassinating Dictators, but I'm getting a reaction and that is one hell of a satisfying feeling.
Slowly I see Jack's nervous expression change to one I can't quite place.
"Jake, you have to know that would never happen. Sam means the world to me. I'd never hurt her."
"What about Edora?"
"Oh, that..."
Jacks face falls and he slumps down into the chair to his left. I watch as guilt consumes him. I sit in Georges chair and watch him scrub his hands over his face and through his hair. If I could hear his thoughts I'm positive they'd all be self deprecating.
"Edora was the biggest mistake of my life. I ask Sam to do the impossible every day and she always does. I don't know why I gave up on her that time. Even worse was the fact that after she rewrote the laws of physics I didn't even have the balls to tell her thank you and I'm sorry for ever doubting her. I still don't think I've ever said rests his elbows on his knees leaning forward and actually looks ill. "I fucked up. Big time."
I'm actually at a loss for words, when Selmak prods me. Jacob, let me speak to him please.
"Colonel O'Neill, I know your feelings for the Tok'ra are not the most friendly, but may I weigh in regarding this situation?"
"Uh, yeah. You know, of all the snakes, I do like you the most. You've got quite the sense of humor and honestly, you seem to have the most empathy of all of your lot. Its pretty hard to come by with you guys. I would appreciate your advise, yeah."
"The Tok'ra are a passionate race, you know this. Our mates are with us for many of your generations. I wish to share with you how we are able to achieve this. You love Samantha Carter. You are now capable of telling her that. Make sure you tell her every day, but more importantly, show her. In order to maintain passion, you must make time for passion. Create it."
"Um, is Jake in there listening? Cause if so, this is a little awkward hearing it out of my future Father-In-Law's body."
"He is listening yes, and he is making noises that sound quite a bit like he has need to vomit. I do not understand why though, I see his memories of when he was quite passionate with his late wife Debra."
"Aaaannnndddd there it is. OK, I'd like to go and find Sam now, so if you two are all done making me need to find some eye bleach, I'll be heading out now."
Selmak returns control to me and I can't help but grin and the now VERY uncomfortable look on Jack's face. "Jack, you do understand that this is payback for making me watch you make googly eyes at my daughter all the time right?"
"Uh, yeah, sure." He bounces in place.
"Jack, I mean what I said. I like you and my Sammy together. I believe with all my heart that you love her and will always treat her right. Don't worry, I'm helping get this entire NID situation handled with George and the Daniels. And you just go take care of my little girl, OK?"
He nods.
"Go, go find Sam and tell her how I scared you. And tell her that George and I will meet you both in the commissary for lunch?"
He turns white as a sheet again and spins to leave the office as fast as his boot-clad feet can take him.
George, having seen Jack fly out, enters through the other door. "Wow, I've never seen him move that fast without a Replicator behind him. And that time he had a gun."
I look at him and smirk, "Im sure hes making a detour to the locker room to change his pants as we speak. And I believe this all means you owe me 500 bucks! I told you we could scare the Black Ops out of him!"
George just shakes his head and opens the drawer with the checkbook.
A "Venti Green Eye" is a drink you can get at Starbucks. Its an Americano coffee with 3 extra shots of espresso! I personally find it delicious, but Selmak has expressed a dislike for coffee in the show, which has in turn made Jacob sad, so I figured it would make a fitting punishment for Selmak no cooperating.
The Stinking Rose is a garlic themed restaurant here in Los Angeles, and while I know that there are none in Colorado, I figure Jacob could manage to get to one being a retired Major General/Alien. And we've all heard how much Tok'ra cuisine blows from Jacob, so I figure it was something he would enjoy and further threaten her with.