Anyway, you don't want to hear me babbling on, you want this chapter. That is if you haven't got bored waiting.
Smile! On second thoughts, Don't!
Jack knew he'd find plenty of people in the commissary, but who to start with?
'Marines.'
Jack smiled as he eyed up his first victim.
"Hey Makepeace."
Makepeace looked up and looked curiously at the video camera, which Jack was holding.
"Taken up a new career?"
"I'm making a video for my kid. Say something."
"Join the marines. Get laid and get a gun."
Jack turned the camera off for a second.
"Okay. None of my kids will join the marines and if you ever say that to them, I will personally shoot you with your own gun but not before publicly humiliating you. Now say something nice."
"Like what?"
Jack bent down and whispered in Makepeace's ear. He then stood up straight and switched the video camera back on.
"Hey kid. Your dad is one hell of a guy and did I mention how the air force is better than the marines? Join the air force."
Jack switched the video camera off.
"Thanks Makepeace."
(Jacks Cabin)
Daniel handed Sam a drink. The exhausting heat quickly made it disappear down her throat.
"Thanks Daniel. You know, you didn't have to stay. You could've gone back to the base with Janet."
"It's okay. I have nothing to do anyway."
Daniel picked up the book that Sam had left on the table. It was a big book of baby names.
"No luck yet."
"Nope. Have you got any ideas?"
Daniel laughed. Him and Janet hadn't really talked about having children. As far as he was concerned, Cassie was enough for him. He loved her like he'd love one of his biological children.
"I've never really thought about it. I mean after Sha're died, I didn't see children in my future. So, I didn't bother to think of names."
"But, now you're with Janet. So, all that will change."
"Maybe."
Sam began to laugh but grabbed her stomach and let out a soft moan. Daniel got up and looked at her with concern.
"Sam..."
"I'm okay. I think the baby just kicked a little too hard."
"Do you want me to ring Jack?"
"No. I'll be fine. I'm just going to go to the bathroom. Do you want another drink?"
"I'm good."
Sam got up and headed into the cabin. The pain wasn't easing any. She debated whether or not to call Jack.
'He's probably busy.'
(SGC - Infirmary)
"Colonel, I have a lot of work to do."
"Cummon doc. Say hi to my little girl."
Janet smiled.
"What makes you think it's a girl?"
"I have a sixth sense when it comes to these things. It's a girl."
"Switch the camera on. I'll give you two minutes."
Jack switched the camera on but the red light refused to go on.
"Maybe the batteries have gone."
"Nah. That's not it."
Jack hit it. Nothing happened. He looked at Fraiser.
"Maybe the batteries have gone. Don't go anywhere. I'm just going to go to the store cupboard."
Janet opened the draw of her desk and took out two batteries.
"Wait! Colonel..."
It was too late. The colonel had already left. Janet sighed and placed the batteries on her desk.
(Generals Office)
"And the door to the storage cupboard will be fixed first thing tomorrow?"
Siler nodded.
"Yes sir. I've just got to repair everything in Jay Felgers lab after his minor explosion yesterday and then i'll repair the door."
"Good. Put a sign on the door warning people not to let the door close because they'll be locked in."
"Yes sir."
"Dismissed."
(Storage Cupboard)
"Oh for cryin' out loud."
(Jacks Cabin)
Sam splashed some cold water on her face and walked out of the bathroom. She walked over to the fridge and took out a carton of orange juice. She poured the cool liquid into a clean glass and placed the carton back in the fridge.
She began to drink the orange juice but suddenly found herself in even worst pain. Dropping the glass, she gripped the sides trying to support herself. She breathed deeply.
She felt something damp seep through her jeans.
"Oh my god. Daniel!"
Daniel jumped out of his chair and ran into the cabin.
"Sam. What's wrong?"
"I think those pains I was experiencing before were contractions and now I think my waters have just broken."
"Are you sure?"
Sam glared at him.
"Never mind. Lets just get you to hospital."
"No. I want you to ring Jack and I need to grab my over night bag."
Even though he wanted to, Daniel didn't bother objecting. He was dealing with a pregnant soldier and not just any pregnant soldier. This was Sam. And it wasn't really the thought of dealing with Sam that scared him. It was the thought of dealing with Jack. Daniel picked up the phone and rang Jacks cell. No one answered.
Daniel walked into the bedroom where Sam was getting the bag she had prepared out of the cupboard. The pain was making it very difficult to lift. Daniel walked over and took the bag off her.
"Did you ring Jack?"
"Yes."
"And?"
Daniel was torn between lying and telling the truth. This was Sam. She was like a sister to him. He thought of what he'd tell his sister if he had one. The truth. But, what would Jack tell Janet if things were the other way around?
"He's on his way."
(Storage Cupboard)
"Hello!"
Jack felt his pockets looking for his cell phone.
"Damn it!"
He had left it in his truck. He heard his dads voice echo in his head.
'Jack, my boy. You're an idiot.'
Then he heard his maths teacher.
'O'neill, you're an A-grade dumbass.'
Then he heard...nevermind. The list is too long.
"Someone open this bloody door."
(Daniels Car)
Sam took a deep breath in. So far, that was the only thing helping with the pain.
"How you doing Sam?"
"I'm okay. My contractions are starting to get closer together though."
"We'll be at the hospital soon."
"This kid better not be a typical O'neill."
"What?"
Sam released a deep breath.
"Tom was telling me that it took Jack 3 days to make his grand appearance."
"Wow."
"Yeah...Oww!"
(Storage cupboard)
'Credit card.'
Jack got out his wallet. He decided to use his library card instead. He took it out and placed it in the gap of the door.
'SNAP!'
"Damn it."
Jack took out another one and began to the process again and again...
(Hospital)
Daniel had managed to persuade Sam to go in a wheelchair. He pushed her to reception, where a nurse smiled at her.
"Can I help you?"
"Yes. My name is Sam Car..ow shit!"
Daniel smiled at the nurse.
"Her name is Samantha Carter. She is 37 weeks pregnant. Her waters have broken and her contractions are about 10 - 15 minutes apart."
"Okay sweetheart. Let's get you to a room. Are you the father?"
"No. I'm a friend."
"Is the father on his way?"
"I wouldn't bet on it."
"Pardon?"
Daniels head shot up.
"Yes. The father is on his way. Sam, i'll be right back."
(Storage Cupboard)
'SNAP!'
and again.
Jack looked in his wallet. That was it. All his cards were gone.
"Hello. This is your colonel speaking. Can someone open the door or give me some credit cards?"
(Hospital)
Daniel tried Jacks cell a further ten times without success.
'Perhaps he's back at the cabin.'
Daniel dialled the cabin phone. No one picked up but at least he could leave a message.
"Hey Jack. It's Daniel. Sam has gone into labour. I'm at the hospital with her. You really need to get your ass down here. Everything is happening quite quickly. Also, I think after this I definitely should be godfather."
(Storage cupboard)
Teal'c walked out of the infirmary after his routine medical. He walked down the various halls of the sgc, only to stop when he heard a familiar voice.
"I will put everyone on overtime if this door is not opened in two seconds."
"O'neill."
"Teal'c, buddy. I'm stuck in here. Open the door for me."
Teal'c turned the knob and pulled. Nothing happened. He tried pushing. Still nothing happened.
"It appears to be stuck O'neill."
"Well, bust it open."
"I'd be destroying base property."
Jack closed his eyes.
"Believe me. No one will be pissed accept me if i don't get out of here. Now open the goddamn door."
Teal'c kicked at the door. The force of his foot alone brought it door with three strikes. Jack looked at him.
"Nice."
Jack walked out of the cupboard and patted Teal'c on the back.
"What were you doing in there?"
"Long story. I'll tell you some other time. I'm bored with the camera. I'm going to head back to the cabin for a shower. See you later Teal'c."
(Hospital)
The doctor pulled the sheet back down over Sams legs.
"We've got a bit of a wait on our hands. You're only 4 centimetres dilated."
"How long?"
The doctor smiled sympathetically.
"It's hard to say. It might happen really fast or it might go really slow. Could go up to 24 hours. Maybe more."
Sam glared at her bump.
"Get out. Please. Mommy is in pain."
Daniel knocked and poked his head around the door.
"Can I come in?"
Sam nodded.
"Is Jack hear yet?"
"He's stuck in traffic. Hopefully he shouldn't be long. Do you need anything?"
"A glass of water."
"I'll go get it for you."
(Jacks Cabin)
"Stupid cupboard."
Jack pulled a cobweb off his shirt. He stopped when he felt something crunch under his boots. He lifted up his boot and noticed he was standing in a puddle of orange juice and glass.
"SAM!"
He didn't receive an answer.
"What the hell...?"
Jack peered into the bedroom. No one. He walked over to the phone. There were 2 messages.
Message 1: 'Jonathan, it's you mom. You haven't called me in over a week. The whole point of me moving closer is so we can talk everyday. Ring me as soon as you get this.'
Jack deleted his first message. It wasn't his fault if he didn't get it.
Message 2: "Hey Jack. It's Daniel. Sam has gone into labour. I'm at the hospital with her. You really need to get your ass down here. Everything is happening quite quickly. Also, I think after this I definitely should be godfather."
Jack stood silently. He was going to be a dad. Sam was having their baby.
'Then what the hell are you still doing here?'
For once Jack listened to his brain. He grabbed the keys to his truck and calmly but swiftly got in. He picked up his cell phone.
"Wow! Eleven missed calls."
He dialled Daniel's number and waited for an answer.
(Hospital)
Daniel jumped as his phone began to vibrate. Sending a tickling sensation up and down his leg through his pants pocket. He flipped it open and headed out of the hospital.
"Hey Daniel."
"Where the hell have you been?"
"Stuck in a cupboard."
"What?"
"Long story."
Daniel shook his head.
"How is she doing?"
"I've barely been with her. I've been trying to contact you."
"Well, now you know i'm coming. Get in there and tell her i'm on my way."
"She already thinks you're on your way. I told her you were stuck in traffic."
"Space monkey, you're a genius."
Daniel smiled.
"Does this mean i'm back on the list?"
Daniel waited for an answer but was greeted with a dialling tone.
"Hello?"
Now, I know nothing about pregnancy or labour. So, I had to have a look around at various websites. Hopefully i've got the info right. If not, please feel free to e-mail me and make me aware of this problem.
I hope you enjoyed this and that it was well worth the wait. Please R & R.