"Oh, look everyone, they kissed and made up." Stated Vala. Everyone looked out the back window, except Ishta and Teal'c, who remained seated at the table.

"Yep, we are all going to be Uncle's and Aunt's." Cam smiled.

"What is Unc..cole and A..nt? Mentioned Ishta.

" Uncle and Aunt's are family. It means we shall all become protectors and teachers of their child." Explained Teal'c.

"Yep, poop, and scoop for everyone. It's going to be a O'Neill child. Always a cleanup afterwords; Oww. " Carolyn punched Cam in the arm.

"Hey women, it's true."

"Does not O'Neill appreciate the gift of a child Teal'c?" Asked Ishta, still curious of Tauri customs.

"Misunderstandings are common among the Tauri. I have witnessed this and usually a bouquet of flowers and candy follow suit."

"Oh, like the Jaffa do not have misunderstandings T?"

"As warriors Col Mitchell, misunderstandings are settled with fighting staffs and beating your opponent."

"What about misunderstanding with your mate, eh, Jaffa warrior?"

"Ah Cam, I think we better stay away from that one."

"Aw come on Carolyn, I just want to find out what cultural exchanges happen, unlike the Tauri, are worked out. I can learn something."

"Mostly keeping your mouth closed is one of them." Carolyn added.

"I think she may have a point Cam." Daniel interjected. Vala was unusually quiet.

"Yes Teal'c; please tell me what would a misunderstanding with your mate entail?" Ishta folded her arms and leaned back in her chair, with a raised eyebrow.

Everyone waited with bated breath on Teal'c's answer.

"Misunderstandings are but a small event in a Jaffa's life. It is better to fall in love, than stand as an enemy."

Istha unfolded her arms and smiled, reaching for Teal'c's hand and both nodding their heads in stoic acknowledgement.

Both Cam and Daniel were astounding by Teal'c poetic response. Carolyn simply smiled and looked at Cam for a similar formidable answer. Cam knew he was in trouble. Daniel just watched Vala, who had turned and looked out at Sam and Jack who were still sitting embraced at the picnic table.

"Ditto, what he said." Smiling back at Carolyn and shaking his head in triumph. Carolyn simply rolled her eyes.

"My Champion."

Daniel walked over to Vala. "Hey, you alright?"

Still watching Sam and Jack. "Hmm……oh yes Daniel, don't fuss so much. I just simply happy for them both. They needed this, plus I'm going to be a Ant."

"It's Aunt Vala and you'll make a wonderful one too."

"You think so Daniel. I mean I haven't really been anything to anyone for a long time."

Daniel embraced her from behind. "Yes you have, you just didn't know it yet."

Vala nodded and tilted her head back towards Daniel's chest. As they watched Sam and Jack were returning inside.

"Hey everyone, we're having a baby."

"No kidding Jack. What was your first clue?"

""Oh, you didn't know space monkey; so there." Jack stuck his tongue out at Daniel.

"You are such a baby."

"Am not."

"Are to."

"Not."

"Are."

" Sam you're going to be taking care of two of them." Stated Daniel.

"No I won't because you will be taking care of Jack, while I take care of the baby."

"See Daniel; Sam already has it worked out."

"So Sam, do you know if it's going to be a boy or a girl?" Asked Cam.

"I want it to be a surprise."

"Ah Sam, well we want to give a baby shower when we return."

"Carolyn, that's so sweet."

"Why does the baby need a bath Sam? Don't you have to wait until it's born? Vala was really confused, as well as Ishta.

Sam smiled, knowing Vala was always curious. "A baby shower is a couple of girl friends showering the baby with gifts before it's born."

"Oh, well I'm in." Vala clapped joyously.

"Wait a minute. How come I can't come or the rest of the guys? I say we can give just as good of a baby shower as you ladies."

"Now Jack, it's always been a traditional female bonding experience. Men usually don't like these kind of get together. It doesn't include sports, beer or pizza."

Jack feigning being aghast. "I resent that; well just for the sports part, well maybe pizza. Ok, the beer too, but that's not the point. We want to be included too. I mean we can contribute more than those basic items you mentioned."

"Oh really, so you mean that you, Teal'c, Cam and Daniel would want to show how original you can be with baby gifts."

"Jack?" Daniel was motioning with his head no.

"Why yes we can."

"Jaack?" Cam was now motioning no also.

"O'Neill?" Teal'c simply gave a stern look.

"Fine, I have an ideal. Why don't we have the baby shower here, and you guys can participate. We give you until tomorrow?" Sam looking at all the women, who shook their heads yes. "Say, 1800 hours to arrive promptly at my baby shower with actual gifts. No beer, pizza or sports are allowed."

"Wha…….I mean of course my dear Sam. So unoriginal, wouldn't you say boys?"

Teal'c, Daniel and Cam looked at Jack with contempt.

"See, it's settled. Well we have a lot to do today. You ladies go do what you do best, freshen up or something, and we guys will clean up in here; scoot."

Sam and the girls all smiled, knowing the men where going to be busy, while they sat and talked to Sam. As they all retreated to Sam and Jack's room, Jack turned to see three disgruntled men.

TBC