Chapter 11

They were shocked and angry. So they decided to return later and went to have their showers first. They also spread the word around about what happened to Cassie. When Jack moved he lifted Cassie's chin.

"Everything is going to be OK, Cassie."

"I know."

"You know what sweetie, when you are well enough we will go out and buy you lots of clothes and nighties that fit you. This gown is way to big for you."

"What do you think Sam?"

"It's up to Cassie."

"I would like that. Thanks, Jack." She said smiling, which made them smile.

"That's what I like to see, a smile on your face."

"So what would you like to do now Cassie?" Jack asked.

"I don't know."

"Jack how about the game room. We could show her some games."

"Good idea. Why don't I get a wheelchair and wheel you out of here."

"Sounds good to me," Sam said.

"OK." Jack gave Sam a kiss before getting up from the bed and went to get a wheelchair.

"Cassie, since you're going to be in here for a while, why don't we look on the computer for some clothes for starters until you can leave. How's that sound?"

"That's a good idea. What's a computer?" Sam smiled.

"I'll show you tomorrow. How's that sound?"

"Sounds good to me." Then Jack returned with a wheelchair.

"Here we go. Shall we?"

He parked the chair close to the bed, walked over and scooped Cassie up in his arms. Then he put her in the chair and Sam passed him a blanket to wrap around her legs and waist.

"Ready?"

"Yes."

"OK campers, let's move out."

Jack pushed the wheelchair with Sam next to him. When they were in the corridor SG1 and three others were there. SG3 said "hi" to Cassie and they teased Jack knowing it would cheer Cassie up.

They walked down to the game room where Sam and Jack showed her some games, including chess. They were playing for over an hour when General Hammond walk into the room hearing Cassie giggling and Jack teasing her about the giggling. Sam looked up to see General Hammond walking into the room.

"Sir, is every thing OK?"

"Yes Colonel, I've sent Colonel Simmons and his men back to Washington and I'm getting the paper work sorted out so Dr Fraiser can foster Cassie here."

"That is good news Sir."

"Yes, it is. I'll leave you three alone."

"Dose Doc know?"

"I'm on my way to tell her right now."

"OK. Thanks for telling us Sir."

"Your welcome Colonel."

Then he walked out of the room when he heard, "Cassie the day you get out of here we will have a barbecue to welcome you to Colorado Springs."

"Will there be cake, Jack?"

"Of course, there's no party without cake."

Hammond smiled as he walk away.

The next day SG1 went off world to a meet and greet while Sam worked on an alien device. She spent her lunch time with Cassie in the mess hall and afterward they went Daniel's lab. There they could go on the internet and look at different kids' clothes.

Sam let Cassie choose what she would like to have and Sam ordered it online for her. They spent half an hour buying clothes before Cassie was returned to the infirmary.

Then, the next morning, Sam had morning sickness and wasn't feeling well. So, Jack called Hammond to let him know that Sam wouldn't be in before he and Jacob took the kids to daycare and school.

When Jacob returned home, Sam was sleeping. So he went to check on how the new guesthouse was coming along.

When Sam woke up, it was after ten. So she got up and had a shower to freshen up before going downstairs to get a glass of orange juice. Then she went to see what her father was up to. When she saw him outside, she walked out and over to him.

"Morning Dad."

"Hi ya, kiddo. How are you feeling?"

"Better. What do you feel like doing today?"

"I don't know. What have you got in mind?"

"How about taking your pregnant daughter out for lunch and some shopping?"

"Sounds good to me."

They walked back inside and they got ready. Then they left to go into town. They went to some stores and bought some baby clothes. Sam also got Cassie some underwear, nighties, robes, and slippers.

When it was lunchtime, they went to a cafe where they got something to eat and drink while they talked for a while. After lunch they shopped some more, before going to get some groceries and heading home.

When they got home, Jacob went to get the boys from school. Meanwhile Sam sorted out the groceries and Cassie clothes, which she put through the washing machine.

While the washing was going, she started getting dinner and the boys' afternoon snack sorted out. When her sons walk through the door, they all said "hi" to Sam before they got their drinks and snacks. They told Sam and Jacob about their day at school until they finished. Then they put their bags away before going outside to play for a while.

Two hours later, Jack called just before he left the base to find out if they needed him to pick up anything on the way home. They didn't, since Jacob had picked up the young ones from daycare an hour ago.

When Jack walked into the kitchen, he had two dozen long stem red roses. When Sam saw them she was shocked. Then she gave him a kiss.

"Jack they're beautiful. You shouldn't have."

"Why not? At least it put a smile on your face."

"True. But just seeing you makes me smile."

"Well, it's the thought that counts."

"I know." She gave Jack a kiss one more time. Then he took care of the roses. While Sam sorted out dinner, she told Jack what she and Jacob did in town and what she bought.

Jack helped Sam dish-up dinner and got their younger sons in their highchairs. They all talked while having their dinner. Jack found out what their boys did at school.

After dinner, Jacob and Jack took care of the dishes while Sam helped them with their homework. By the time they were all finished with their homework, it was bedtime. So they all said their good nights before going to bed. Jacob, Jack, and Sam went to bed themselves a couple of hours later.

While in bed, Jack told Sam what happen with his mission while off world?

"So who's the goa'uld?"

"Teal'c didn't recognize the symbol. He is going to talk to Bra'tac and the other free jaffa to see if they know who the goa'uld is. Hammond also, sent a message to the tok'ra. They might know who it is."

"OK. How are things on Abydos?"

"Good. Daniel is like a big kid in a candy store. When I spoke to him, he sent more addresses to you."

"That's good to know. I can compare them to the ones you downloaded when you had the ancient knowledge."

"Well, sounds like your going to be busy then when you return."

"Sounds like it alright."

"We better get some sleep. You know the little ones will wake you early."

"Don't remind me." He gave her a kiss.

"Night Sam."

"Night Jack."

They rolled over until Jack was spooning Sam from behind. They closed their eyes and fell asleep with in minutes.

The next morning, Jacob was going into the hospital for his chemo. So the kids, Jack, and Sam said their goodbyes before going to school. Jacob was taking a taxi to the hospital since he wasn't due in there until ten o'clock.

When Jack and Sam arrived at work, they went to see Cassie. She was sitting up in bed drawing. She looked up when she sensed a presence. She smiled when she saw who it was.

"Jack, Sam."

"Hi, Cassie. You look much better."

"Thanks. How are you Sam?"

"I'm doing OK. We brought you something."

Cassie's eyes lit up. Jack put the bags on the bed and Cassie pulled out shampoo, shower gel, a comb, a hair brush, tooth paste, a tooth brush, nighties, pajamas, robes, underwear, and slippers.

"Thank you. I love them."

"Well, while Sam and I go and get changed, you can get changed yourself."

"OK." She gave them a big hug before they left to get change.

When they returned, Cassie was wearing a yellow nightie. They walked over, sat on her bed, and talked for half an hour before they left for work.

Three days later, Jacob was released from the hospital. Sam went to pick him up. She could see how pale and sick he looked. Sam remembered what Janet told her about what Jacob would be going through. She remembered how long before he'd recover and how much time until his next chemo.

Cassie was in the infirmary for a week before she was able to leave. Since she was staying at Janet's house, she already chose what bed she would like and she already had plenty of clothes to wear for a short while.

A few days later, it was a Saturday, and it was a fine day. Jack and Sam did keep their promise and they did have a barbecue with cake afterwards.

SG1 and the other teams with their families were there also to have fun and for Cassie to make some friends with kids her own age. Some of the SG teams showed up with there kids so Cassie could make some new friends her own age.

Sara let Jack and Sam have the boys for the weekend after Sam told her a few things about Cassie's past. She told her about how Cassie's parents were killed and that she had no other living relatives. She told her about the abuse Cassie received while in some people's care until now and that Janet was fostering her until she was completely healed.

On Monday morning, Jacob went to the hospital for his next round of chemo. Sam was starting to go through a ruff time watching her father getting sicker and sicker.

They still haven't heard from the tok'ra, but all Sam could do is put on a brave face for her father, sons, and everyone at work. At home at night, Sam cried in Jack's arms while in bed. He could see what it was doing to her.