Chapter 22 – Inspire Powerful Actions
"How is she?" Daniel asked anxiously. He and Teal'c had waited outside the infirmary for word that Sam and the baby were both ok. Janet had sent nurses out with periodic updates for a pacing Daniel and a stoic Teal'c who wore a stormy look on his face because Janet had not let them stay in the infirmary proper knowing they would crowd the bed and this was a personal moment between Jack and Sam.
Jack had walked out looking haggard and dazed but at Daniel's question his face split into a beaming grin. "Carter is a real trooper. Isaac was born forty five minutes ago, seven pounds, six ounces. Looks just like his mom - dimples and all."
Teal'c dragged Jack into a hug. "Congratulations, my friend."
Jack laughed tiredly.
"We knew. Apparently Janet and George decided to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star over the PA when he made an appearance." Daniel told Jack, joining in on the hugging.
"That's what that was? Isaac was so loud all I could hear was him." Jack admitted.
"The whole base cheered, Jack." Daniel told him. "If you want a shower, I'd use the one in the infirmary. If you try to use the locker room one you won't get back here very quickly."
"Yah." Jack said tiredly. "Shouldn't be gone too long in case Carter needs me." He said, a vague look in his eyes.
"I will go check on Major Carter." Teal'c told Jack and Daniel.
"I'll go grab you some clothes Jack. Go grab a shower. I'll be right back." Daniel told him and took off down the hallway for the elevators.
"I guess I'll go take a shower." Jack said vaguely and Teal'c guided him lightly by the elbow to the infirmary showers before heading for Sam's bedside.
"How are you Major Carter?" Teal'c asked a worn out Sam from the end of her bed. They had removed the one used for the birthing process and brought her a proper gurney while one of the nurses helped her rinse off the worst of the grime of birth.
Sam smiled at Teal'c sleepily. "Really tired Teal'c. But happy."
"That is excellent news Samantha." He said with a short bow.
Isaac, who was wrapped in Sam's arms, took that moment to let out a small protesting squall.
"Teal'c, meet Isaac James Carter." She said formally but smiled.
"I am pleased to meet you, young Carter." And he stressed the name with a smile and a wink. It was Teal'c's opinion that young Isaac would not long remain a Carter but take on his true given name in the near future.
"Where are the guys?" Sam asked sleepily.
"Daniel Jackson is seeing to O'Neill's fresh clothing and O'Neill is getting a much needed shower. He smelled." Teal'c told her.
Sam chuckled softly. "I was too busy to notice." She admitted and Teal'c bowed his head in acknowledged amusement.
"Are visitors welcome yet?" George asked with a small smile as he popped his head in the door.
"You sir, are always welcome." Sam told him. "Isaac, meet Uncle George." She said grinning as she turned her son towards Hammond so he could see him better.
"Welcome to the world, little fellow. A lot of people are very happy to see you. Especially your parents." George told the infant and Sam looked at him in surprise.
"Cameras are still off Sam. Birth is a private process as is breast feeding." He told her with a wink. "And I thought you and Jack might like the option of speaking freely until Janet clears you to go home." He admitted.
"Thank you sir." Sam told him softly.
"No thanks needed Major. It's not every day one of my people gives birth to the hopeful savior of an entire society."
"Hopefully they got it right on the first try because I don't think my arms can take that again for a while." Jack admitted, coming up behind George, freshly showered and his hair still damp and sticking up on end.
"Jack, this is going to get really awkward if I have to explain a second baby and you aren't married." George told him.
"Then the Asgard better start working faster at kicking Goa'uld ass sir."
"I'm all for that son. I'll leave you in peace. I just wanted to offer my congratulations. I'll be back down after you both have had some rest."
"Thank you sir." Jack told him with a grin and shook his CO's hand.
George shook his head and laughed.
"I know you won't leave sir, so I'm having an orderly bring in a cot for you. There's not enough room for a second bed even with all the equipment out of here." Janet told them as she reentered the room.
"It's fine Janet. I could sleep on a pile of ma-tooks or whatever they're called right now."
Sam bit back a smile.
"Sam, how are you feeling honey?"
"Sore." Sam admitted.
"That's to be expected. You just gave birth. Colonel O'Neill can help you to the bathroom when you need it." She said to them both and Jack nodded. Of course he would.
"Both of you try to get some rest. You've had a very long day."