Chapter 10: Mission Capture of Osiris Part 1
2200hrs: A phone rang on a night stand playing: Bad boys, bad boys what are you going to do when they come for you? Bad boys, bad boys what you going to do? A hand reached over and answered. "Detective Pete Shanahan speaking" he said in a sleepy tone. "Is this the Snipers Bar & Grill?" the voice on the other end asked.
Pete immediately woke up knowing it was the 'Running Man' calling. "Yes it is, sorry but were closed for the night." he responded awaiting his orders. "It is, that's curious! I could have sworn there was a private party reserved for tonight!" his handler said. "If there's a party going on I wasn't informed of it." Pete replied to the Running Man. "I guess you have a party to crash then." he told his operative then hung up. The detective smiled to himself knowing this was the night for his revenge. This was going to be sweet since the target had no idea what was about to happen.
He looked down at the mop of red hair on his chest. Pete then ran his hand over Jessie's bare skin reveling in the softness. He nudged her with his shoulder then kissed her temple. "Hey babe, time to wake up and earn $300,000.00 bucks." he whispered into her ear. She sleepily rolled off Pete to his dismay. Jessie then sat up letting the bed sheets fall to her waist. She then stretched her arms over her head giving her lover a playful smile. He smiled at her and got out of bed as well. "You're an evil woman babe." Pete said picking up his discarded clothing. "Yes I am but you still love me." Jessie purred as they both got dressed for the job.
The pair of rogue NID operatives went about their preparations expertly and quietly. Meanwhile Daniel Jackson arrived at his rental house around 22:15hrs. He yawned as his caffeine high was coming down for the night. Without warning a cold chill ran down his back. Daniel turned around to survey the area for suspicious activity. He had the feeling that he was being watched and not by Osiris.
Daniel didn't dismiss the feeling due to his chosen employment. Thinking what Jack told him once, 'If you think your being watched act accordingly. Someone is watching you.' "Damn! I've been hanging around Jack too much. I'm quoting his rules now." he said out loud to no one.
Daniel went through his bed time routine stalling a bit. Jack and Agent Johnson weren't far behind him. He was thankful that this would be the last night. His lack of sleep was causing too many problems, focus being one of them.
Daniel went over his day in his mind. Jack's behavior towards Sam this morning had stuck with him all day. It was as if he was attempting to apologize to her without being obvious. Sam was definitely caught off guard since she didn't know how to react. To his knowledge Jack never talked to Sam before or after their customary team breakfast.
She had come to his office looking for the colonel. Jacks absence was puzzling. Ever since the two officers had their argument Jack was bugging him instead. Jack did help on a few occasions. For the most part his friend's antics were distracting. How Sam managed to get any work done was beyond him.
Daniel smiled because today he actually got a lot of work done without having to play 20 questions. The most curious part of the, Jack & Sam, puzzle was the way Sam acted in the pre-mission briefing. The way she moved towards Jack while glaring at Agent Kerry Johnson made one thinks Sam was jealous.
More to the point of declaring Jack HER man. The CIA agent had a predatory look that was focused on Jack come to think of it. Kerry was an attractive woman that was very confident. The body language she showed was evident of that.
Daniel yawned once more before checking his tranquilizer gun. He set it under the bed on the opposite side. His cell phone started playing the "Adams Family" theme song signifying that Staff Sergeant Nantz was calling. "Lurch, it's nice of you to call." Daniel answered in a tired but teasing voice.
The Staff Sergeant not to be out done responded in kind, "Ha, ha Indiana Jones! We are entering through the back door now. You should get some sleep before your girlfriend shows up for her nightly visit." he replied hanging up. Daniel responded "She's not my GIRLFRIEND!" to a dial tone. He yawned once more knowing that Lurch had gotten the last word in yet again.
Daniel got into bed and noted the time, 2243hrs. He then turned off the lights falling asleep instantly from exhaustion. (In the surveillance van with Major Carter, Sergeant Rogers and Teal'C enroot to Daniels place.) 2205hrs: Sergeant Rogers looked out the passenger side window in deep thought while Teal'C drove. Teal'c noticed her unusual behavior. She normally carries on a conversation all by herself. Daniel does it quite often he thought to himself. The purpose was to fill the void of silence he figured. "What troubles you Sergeant Rogers? You are not 'talking my ear off' as O'Neill puts it". The former first prime said.
Sophia sighed looking back at the closed door of the van. Major Carter had surprisingly gotten in the back without saying a word. She normally rode up front with them. The two women would trade base gossip for fun. To be truthful they did mostly to get a rise out of Teal'c.
"Major Carter doesn't seem to be very happy. Last we talked Sam had a smile and purpose, but now..." she said trialing off. "Teal'c did anything happen in the meeting that could have soured her mood." the young medic asked. He knew exactly what the problem was, Agent Johnson, but was unsure if it should be spoken of. Seeing her companions' reluctance she pressed the issue.
"Teal'c, I need to know." Sophia pleaded with the Jaffa. "Sam was all fired up after we finally convinced her to...shall we say face her fears. When we met up in the motor pool she had a sour look on her face. Never said a word, just got in the back and closed the door." she finished. "Agent Kerry Johnson of the FBI" he finally spoke. "The FBI liaison?" the sergeant asked with a perplexed look. "Indeed! Agent Johnson without speaking made her intentions clear; she was going to pursue a relationship with O'Neill. Major Carter understood Agent Johnsons intentions and attempted to ward her off to no avail." he finished.
"That explains a lot. I'll have to speak with her in private later." she said mostly to herself. "Major Carter ended her relationship with Pete Shanahan." Teal'c said with a straight face. Sophia didn't know what to say or think. How could he know? She thought. "Is it not obvious Sergeant Rogers? This morning O'Neill made gestures of apology towards Major Carter, she accepted. "Sophia just nodded as Teal'c continued. "Major Carter also made it known to all in the meeting that she was staking her claim on O'Neill." Teal'c informed his team mate. "She did...that's great... I mean..." Sophia said in surprise. "Indeed, Major Carter did. Her actions were sub-conscience and transparent only to herself." the Jaffa explained.
The sergeant just looked at the man driving wondering how he knew. She crossed her arms in a fake huff "Okay, did Janet spill the beans?" Sophia asked. "Dr. Frasier has very steady hands therefore I don't see her 'Spilling the Beans' as you say Sergeant Rogers." he responded. "Then how did you know so much 'Oh wise one?" Sophia asked while doing a mock bow.
Teal'c just raised his eyebrows to her antics. "Dr. Phil and various daytime television shows." he explained. His team mate just burst with a grin and began to laugh. "Oh, that's Rich, very rich Teal'c. The colonel is defiantly going to be told this." she said trying to control her laughter. Teal'c gave Sophia a death glare that no effect. The only thing it did was make her laugh more. He finally gave up trying to intimidate her.
The team mates drove the rest of the way talking about the mission mixed with some celebrity news. Major Carter sat in the back thinking about Jack. She was so mad at that...she devil for interfering. The plan was simple, ride with Jack in the suburban and talk privately. That was shot to hell when Agent Kerry Johnson walked up to Jack asking "Colonel, since we're going to be working together let's talk on the way to the stake out." Sam played out the scene in her head.
Jack was caught off guard at the agents flirting. He was headed towards me, ME! She smiled a small smile at that. Sam frowned when remembering Kerry loop her arm through his leading him away to his annoyance. The colonel was just trying to be polite since her team was now assigned to the SGC. Sam came to the conclusion that she would talk to General Hammond about the position offered to her months ago. She would be in charge of both the Science and R&D departments.
There would be fewer trips through the stargate but she could be with Jack. It'd be hard being away from Jack and the team. The trade off would be worth it though, having Jack as a boyfriend…! Sam shook her head at the last thought 'I'm acting like a high school girl in love with the star football player." She smiled.
Sam vowed herself to talk with Jack after the operation was over even if Kerry tried to monopolize him. The vehicle came to a stop bringing the Major out of her train of thought. Sam opened the divider door asking Teal'c "Are we there yet?" she said with a false grin. Teal'c and Sophia nodded noticing Sam's change in mood. "Indeed we have arrived at our destination. Major Carter, are you feeling better?" He asked her while scanning the area.
"Yes, I am now that I've worked through some things in private." she responded moving out of the way for Sergeant Rogers. "That's great ma'am, I like it better when you're talkative. He-man here doesn't gossip near as well as you do." the medic said holding back a giggle. "Sergeant Rogers, I do not gossip! I just listen to the intelligence." he responded in a dead pan voice.
Sophia lost her battle with the giggle while Sam looked lost. "It is of no matter, we should prepare for the capture of Osiris" Teal'c said effectively closing the subject off. They went about their duties getting everything ready. The colonel contacted Major Carter informing her that Lurch and he was entering Daniels house.
Sam was about to inform everyone that operation was active when there was a knock at their van door. Sophia looked at the video screen showing Agent Johnson. She looked at Teal'c for approval before opening the door.
Sam's smile faded as the door opened. "Got room for one more?" she asked stepping inside. "Ya sure, join the party." Sophia replied in false voice. Sam mumbled 'party crasher' under her breath. Kerry took the seat next to Sam "Major Carter" she said "Agent Johnson" Sam replied back. "May I inform everyone we have a green light Major?' the FBI agent asked looking for a challenge from the Major. "No, go right ahead" Sam replied holding back the returning anger.
"This is Agent Johnson, The operation is a go, I repeat: the operation is a go." she said. Everyone was in place. The local police department was providing some additional man power for crowd and traffic control if needed. It was now just a waiting game. The tension in the surveillance van was thick enough to cut with a dull knife.
The FBI Agent proceeded to ask a couple of questions about Jack. Teal'c and Sophia gave short answers that reveled very little. Kerry didn't speak to Sam too much, just pleasantries. A couple of hours passed until Osiris made her appearance via transporter beam. Jack looked up from his game boy and gave the 'OKAY' signal. Sam passed the information on to assembled teams to be ready.
Kerry tried to intimidate Major Carter, failing miserably. Kerry realized that Sam was not going to be a push over like the other women. She had a fighter on her hands. This didn't concern Kerry one bit given the regulations on relationships between officers in the same command. Agent Kerry thought to herself 'Game On" and then smiled. She then returned her attention to the problem at hand, Osiris!