Chapter 35: Infirmary Talks & Allied Meetings
Continued... "Yes, please enlighten us my little Texas Tornado!" George told his god-daughter. "Inquiring minds want to know dear daughter..." Janet added causing her superior raise an eyebrow. "If I'm right I may have just won some spending money." She replied with a shrug. This caused the general to smirk. The CMO wasn't the only one with money on the line. "Well, out with it child!" George said leaning forward. "Fine, if Uncle Jack and Aunt Sam get mad at me I'm blaming the two of you." Cassandra huffed. Both adults smiled waiting for the teen to spill her guts.
"Guys, I'm bringing the party to you." Ironman
1225hrs: Hallway to commissary... "It's great to finally be out of the infirmary." SSgt. Nantz said on his way to the commissary. "I couldn't agree more Lurch." Daniel said as his stomach growled. "You're just agreeing with me because you're hungry as I 'am." Lurch replied back-breaking into a mad dash. "Hey wait up! You're not getting the meatloaf to yourself this time!" Daniel yelled at his starving teammate running after him.
"Isn't it nice being halfway back to normal Teal'c?" Sofia asked the gentle giant. "Indeed it is Sgt. Rogers. O'Neill and Major Carter will be returning soon." He replied watching the teammates enter the dining area. "Thor will make sure the colonel is completely healthy before he returns." Sofia stated matter of fact. "I agree with your statement. However I believe Thor will also enhance O'Neill's immune system. The Asgard has the highest regard for him. They will not let O'Neill perish so easily." Teal'c said with confidence. "You really think so Teal'c. The colonel hates receiving special treatment." The pair paused at the entrance to the commissary listening to their teammates bicker like usual. "Thor will not tell O'Neill of his enhancements. O'Neill's increased health will go unnoticed." Teal'c replied before opening the door for Sophia. "You're probably right Teal'c. It's unfortunate that they don't go unnoticed at times." She said pointedly at Daniel and Ron who walked towards SG1's usual table with trays piled with more food than they would probably be able to eat.
"May God have mercy on my enemies' souls, because I won't" George S. Patton
1247hrs: SGC Infirmary... "Aw, come on doc! Thor gave me a clean bill of health. Isn't that good enough for you?" O'Neill wined to Janet causing Sam to giggle. She just went about gathering her equipment ignoring the cranky colonel. "No giggling major."Jack said then stuck his tongue out at the little Napoleonic Power monger. Major Carter tried to hide her giggles by covering her mouth failing miserably. Janet turned quickly catching the childish colonel with his tongue out. He immediately pulled his tongue in only being caught. "Ah; hah! I caught you red handed colonel." She said pointing a tongue depressor at him. "What! I haven't done anything. I'm behaving." He replied defending himself. "Aren't I Carter?" Sam just giggled more at her colonel's antics. "I've figured the two of you out. Don't try covering for your boyfriend Sam..." Janet replied with a giant smile. "He's not my boyfriend Janet..." Sam huffed then added "officially" under her breath. "What do mean. I thought we talked about that on Thor's ship?" Jack asked without thinking. Sam shot her unofficial boyfriend a death glare over Janet's shoulder.
Janet bent over laughing at the couple. The general had told her of Sam's transfer approval that morning. That meant her love struck friends were in no danger of breaking the fraternization rule. "What's so funny Janet?" Sam asked with crossed arms. "The two of you crack me up. Your 'unofficial' boyfriend is now upset. I think you need to kiss him making it official..." Janet said in between laughs. "I agree with Janet. You need to kiss me again..." Jack replied stopping short. If Sam had laser vision he'd be dead. "Again...oh this is just too rich. Let me guess? The two of you 'talked' while on Thor's ship. I'd put money down that it was none verbal at that." She answered laughing all over again. Both officers looked at the CMO wondering how in the hell she knew.
Cassie entered the room carrying a tray food for her godparents. Janet's daughter had no idea of the danger inside. Cassie pushed the doors open with her back. She turned around seeing her mother bent over laughing holding on to a bed. Cassie's godparents were glaring her mother for some unknown reason. She calmly walked over placing the tray on a bedside table. That's when she heard "Cassandra Ann Frasier!" being spoken from both godparents. She backed up a little throwing her hands up in defence. "Both grandpa and mom interrogated me. They showed no mercy." Cassie attempted to explain.
Janet regained some composer standing up. She looked around smiling. "Threatening to take your Game Boy and IPod away isn't torture. It's a bargaining chip." Her mother answered smirking widely. "That's just plain mean Janet. I remember my dad taking away my science calculator one summer." Sam replied forgetting about Cassie's weakness. "I'll second that. My mom took my Captain America play set away for 3 weeks. That scared me for life..." Jack added with a huff. He was still miffed about that one. The three women turned to look at him with amused looks. "WHAT?" he asked confused why they were staring. Janet and Sam looked at each other thinking the same thing...blackmail material. "That's just an interesting factoid about your childhood Sir?" Sam replied smirking. "It's most interesting INDEED!" Janet said trying to imitate Teal'c. "You're on your own Dad, I'm out of here! Exit stage left!" Cassie blurted out making a hasty exit. "Coward, come back here!" Jack yelled only after her. With Cassie bailing on him that left with the two most terrifying women on the planet. He was so screwed.
"I fear no man but I fear two women!" (A Jack quote that should have been)
1400hrs:SGC Diplomatic Meeting Room... General George Hammond sat in front gazing over the assembled personnel and Allies. Every officer was wearing their dress blues at his request. George wanted to make a good impression on their allies. The purpose of the meeting is to go over Col. O'Neill's proposal. George gave a discreet nod to CMS Harriman. Walter smiled because he loved this part of the job. "Attention!" he yelled getting everyone's undivided attention. "If everyone will please take a seat we can start the meeting."Walter said loud enough being heard. SGC Personnel and allies both took their seats waiting for the general to speak. "The president has instructed me to give our sincerest thanks and gratitude to two of our allies. The Tok'ra and the Asgard; they saved the life of Colonel Jack O'Neill." He said gesturing to the pair as a round of applause broke out.
Anise stood now dressed in traditional tok'ra clothing "Ger'shaw did not believe that the tau'ri would be of any help on first impression. He realized his error after many a system lord fell to them. Ger'shaw felt an apology was past due. Col. O'Neill's injury gave us the chance to correct our past mistakes. Ger'shaw sends his deepest apologies General Hammond. We look forward to a long and successful alliance." Anise/Freya spoke sincerely then sat down.
Thor stood next blinking his eyes before speaking. "The Asgard has visited Earth many times in the past. We were looking for answers too our genetic break down here and abroad. When O'Neill gated to our first home world we realized the prophecies were true. The Furlings foretold of such a human that would one day appear. Colonel O'Neill is the most genetically advanced human due to his ATA gene. Both O'Neill and SG-1 royalty on Asgard. They have assisted the Asgard race on many occasions. We will be forever in their debt. Healing O'Neill is the only course of action we had. Col. O'Neill is far too important to perish. The universe would empty and lost without him. I personally would be saddened at losing a good friend." Thor said speaking from his heart.
Sam had sat by her now official boyfriend according to Janet. She noticed his agitation rise with each comment. She held on to his hand under the table keeping him calm. Jack could never take a compliment. Sam supposed that stemmed from his childhood or the loss of Charlie. Daniel told her about the first mission one night. What she heard chilled her to the bone. They sent Jack on a suicide mission through the gate. The military brass at the time was taking advantage of him. That boiled her blood. He is a great person and they just considered him expendable. Sam felt Jack relax by her touch so much so that he stopped fidgeting. He looked over at her giving her a quick smile then stood. Sam was so lost in her thoughts she didn't hear the general call Jacks name.
"You know, in some galaxies this is called loitering." Col. Jack O'Neill
Colonel O'Neill walked up to the podium on the right side of General Hammond. He looked around at the assembled people stopping his gaze on Carter. Drawing strength from her steadfast support he began. "I would first like to thank the Tok'ra and Asgard for saving my ass. I've died many times only to be brought back by the grace of GOD. I can say this with firsthand experience, dying sucks..."The whole room broke out in laughter even the general. Sam looked at her boyfriend with dreamy eyes. He really did make that uniform look great. Jacks muscular body really filled it out. Sam had the urge to drag Jack to the nearest closet. She put that idea away for another day. Jack waited for the laughter to die down then began again.
"There are some that believe that I don't like science fiction shows; well they're partially right. However in watching the shows I came up with an idea. Why not create our own version of the Federation of Planets? (Don't own, just borrowing)." He said seriously. The tau'ri present nodded while the others gave him blank stares. "O'Neill, are you referring to the TV show Star Trek with William Shatner?" Thor asked blinking a few times. Jack had introduced Thor to Star Trek during one of his visits. Thor got hooked after the first episode. William Shatner became one of his favorite actors closely followed by Amanda Tapping and Richard Dean Anderson.
"You're correct little buddy. Some of our most dangerous enemies are the Goa-uld, Aschen Confederation & Replicators. I believe that working together in unison we would be able to defeat the before mentioned bad guys and bugs." Col. O'Neill informed the group pausing for a drink of water. Daniel was looking at his friend in shock. He'd have never thought Jack was this good a speaking. As for his idea, it was outstanding. Teal'c just nodded his approval while George beamed with pride for his 2IC.
"A federation would also be beneficial for humanitarian and exploration duties. The Asgard has already gifted earth their mothballed ships. Two of which is in the solar system now. These ships would be transferred over to the federation once the charter is agreed too. First we'd need to establish fleet groups to take the fight to the goa-uld and replicators, our immediate threats. The creation of Star Fleet Academy would be next. It'd be staffed by our smartest people in the Federation. Ships would be manned by all races according to their abilities. No one race will crew an entire ship." Jack added looking around the room.
"The specifics would be worked out by smarter people than me. I believe that using the template of Gene Rodenberry would be the best course of action. We'd have to get permission from his family first though." Jack said giving credit where it was due. Moving on he started to explain his idea of structuring. "I've put a lot of thought into what departments will be needed. I'll elaborate on each one. The packets in front of you give a more detailed breakdown." Jack said scanning the group once more. Everyone had opened their vanilla folders looking over the information.
"The first one is self-explanatory... Research & Development will design, build/ test new ships and weaponry. They'll also do the same with equipment. A really smart person should get the head spot. I hate having flawed equipment in the field. Desk jockeys always get it wrong." He explained trying to give a hint to his CO. Samantha would be great in that slot. "Deep Space exploration is also very important. This department will be split between military and civilian personnel. Primary goal will be exploration of what's out there." Jack said waving his hand towards space. "Secondary is finding minerals that we need along with suitable planets for colonization. Last but not least is finding new friends...not enemies." He spoke getting a few chuckles. Colonel O'Neill gave a more in-depth explanation of his idea before breaking for dinner.
Major Carter and Colonel O'Neill ate a suspiciously hurried dinner then left. "I wonder what's up with them." asked an ever oblivious Daniel pushing up his glassed. He was sitting closer than normal to Janet. Sophia just gave a knowing look to SSgt. Nantz and Teal'c. Without thinking Janet answered... "Probably looking for an empty storage closet." then covered her mouth in shock. Everyone paused including Lurch. He just looked at the CMO stunned at her statement then went back to eating mashed potatoes. Teal'c raised his eyebrows while Sophia held her hand out to Daniel. He pulled a $20.00 out placing it in her hand with a huff. "Don't tell Jack, understand..!" she just smiled going back to eating her green jello.
A/N: I want to thank my editor for her excellent work. Thank you much, your a great help.