A/N In this reality, Cam and Carolyn dated before Cam got transferred to the SGC. When Carolyn came to the SGC, they started dating again. Hope this helps with the ending of this chapter!
Thanks for reading!
The kids loved the fish feeding show. Sam and Hailey had to leave early to go feed Hannah and Star. They were coming back as the show was ending. Martouf walked up to Sam.
"Can I take little bean for you?" Martouf offered.
"She just ate so she might spit up." Sam warned as she gave Hannah to Martouf. He was so nervous when Hannah was first born. Hannah was so small and he was afraid of something going wrong. Now she was a little bigger and had better head control Martouf wasn't so nervous. Hannah also was developing a smiley, sweet personality. He turned Hannah towards his chest as they walked out into the wind. Hannah smiled as the wind hit her face. They walked out into the Africa section of the zoo. He turned Hannah around as he took her over to the fence where the giraffes were out. Hannah let out a loud coo at the large long neck animals.
"Hey, Marty! Bring banana over I want to see if she will let me feed the giraffes while holding her." Jack waved him over. Martouf took Hannah over to Jack.
"Your going to feed the giraffes?" Martouf asked, smiling at Makyla at Jack's side.
"Yeah, that is what the wrist band is for we get to feed the animals. You can wait with us and feed the giraffes, right, Makyla?" Jack asked. Makyla nodded her head. Martouf smiled and stayed with them. A little boy came up to Jack.
"Sam says to take pictures, please!" Josh handed Jack their camera.
"Sure will!" Jack took the camera. Josh walked back to the end of the line. As they got closer to platform the Makyla grabbed Jack's leg.
"I'll take the pictures for you!" Martouf offered.
"Thanks Marty!" Jack gave Martouf the camera. They stepped onto the platform.
"You first, Jack!" Makyla said nervously.
Jack walked up to the worker, who gave Jack a large piece of lettuce.
"Just walk up and hand the lettuce to him. This is Michael he is our daddy giraffe. He has fathered eight of our giraffe babies." The worker instructed.
Jack turned Hannah to where she could see. He walked up to the large animal. He reached out and the animal gently took the lettuce from him. Martouf took pictures.
"Cool!" Jack said. The worker gave Makyla a piece of lettuce. Makyla stood back but reached out her arm. The giraffe's long tongue came out and gently took the lettuce from her hand.
"See, he is very gentle. You both can do it again." The worker gave them more lettuce.
Jack let Hannah grip the lettuce before holding her arm out. Hannah let out a small coo and smile as the purple tongue covered her hand.
"He's so cute!" Makyla giggled.
The worker gave lettuce to Martouf. He gave the gentle giant the lettuce.
"Thank you!" Jack said as they left the platform. He grabbed Hannah's hand before she could put the giraffe spit covered hand in her mouth. Jack hurried down to where Sam was standing.
"Was that fun, baby girl?" Sam cooed, seeing the cheerful baby.
"She loved it, but I need a wipe to get giraffe spit off her hand. Daddy didn't think that one through." Jack said, still holding Hannah's hand away from her mouth. Sam quickly grabbed the wipes from Hannah's bag and began wiping off Hannah's hand. Martouf was showing Jacob the pictures he took.
"Will you be our photographer?" Missy asked jokingly.
"Sure!" Martouf shrugged.
"Oh no, I can't ask you to do that! I was joking!" Missy assured.
"I don't mind at all!" Martouf said brightly.
"Hey do you want to put Hannah in her carrier, then you can be hands free but still hold her?" Jack asked. Martouf nodded and Jack pulled the carrier from the basket under the stroller. Jack helped Martouf put on the carrier on . He then put Hannah in the carrier, facing where she could see outwards. Hannah looked up at Martouf and smiled big.
"Hey little bean!" Martouf said, smiling.
"OK, I'm going to help herd everyone towards the snack bar!" Jack said. He kissed Sam, then took Makyla's hand and walked towards the snack bar.
The line to feed the giraffes moved quickly.
"Sam, could you ask them if I can go up there with my chair, I don't want to get out again?" Jordan asked. Benny was in his stroller but was playing with Jordan by handing him things off his tray, like his cup and pacifier. Sam walked up and talked to the worker for a few minutes, then came back.
"She said you can feed them in you chair, no problem!" Sam said.
"Thank you!" Jordan said excitedly.
When they got up to the platform, Missy took Benny out of his stroller as Jordan headed up the small ramp that was there. Benny quickly toddled after Jordan.
"Jordan, Benny is right behind you!" Missy called.
"Ok!" Jordan answered. Missy loved the bond those two had. Benny scooted around the wheelchair and stood in front of Jordan to wait their turn. Laura took Phoenix out of his stroller. Then Josh took Phoebe out of the stroller. Martouf stepped to the side of the platform so he could take pictures.
"You can go up to, Michael, he is very gentle." The worker said, handing the lettuce to Jordan and Benny. Benny toddled up to the late giraffe first. The large animal lowered his neck down to lick Benny on the face before taking the lettuce. Benny bursted into giggles.
"Ew, Michael, you need a mint!" Jordan groaned as the giraffe licked him.
Everyone laughed at Jordan, but he just grinned. Phoebe wasn't too happy being so close to the large animal, but she didn't cry. Phoenix began crying the minute the giraffe got close to him. Missy took the baby to calm him down.
"He's kind of big, isn't he, baby?" Missy cooed, bouncing the baby.
Ryder walked up and fed the giraffe confidently. Laney took Lilly up and Lilly smiled at the giraffe.
Sam helped some of the more nervous kids feed the giraffe. Since there weren't many more kids, they would wait and go into a group to the snack bar. When they got to the snack bar, kids were already sitting down. Ashley, Daniel, and Teal'c were passing out snacks. There was a nut bar and a fruit plate that were sitting on separate sides, so no contamination happened. Missy saw Davis sitting in Tucker's lap sniffling and Lola was sitting in Cam's lap looking sad.
"Uh oh, what happened?" Missy asked, walking up to Tucker and Davis.
"Lola said she wouldn't marry me, mommy!" Davis raised his arms to be picked up. Missy picked Davis up, and he cried harder.
"Baby, mommy told you not to propose to Lola. You are too young. Just because mommy and daddy got engaged at the zoo doesn't mean you have to. You and Lola are amazing kids, but it doesn't mean you are going to be amazing together. Wait another fifteen to twenty years and see where you and Lola will be." Missy explained, soothingly.
"He asked her right in front of the penguins exhibit like dad did you." Tucker said.
"Mommy might have hyped up her engagement, but mommy knew daddy for four years before he asked me. You are only four years old, baby. You have so many more years to live." Missy kissed Davis's head.
"This was the ring he proposed with. He has good taste!" Carolyn handed Missy a proper engagement ring.
"Davis Anthony! Where did you get your great grandmother's ring from? I had it locked in a box." Missy asked, shocked. Davis just laid his head down. She made him sit up, so he was looking at her.
"This is not your ring to give away! Your great grandmother gave this ring to Laura when she was born. For if or when Laura gets married. No more taking things that are not yours, understand?" Missy asked. Davis nodded.
"I think Davis needs a hug!" Lola whispered to Cam.
"I think you are a good friend!" Cam whispered to Lola as he put her down.
"You are still my best friend!" Lola hurried over to Davis and hugged him tightly. Davis hugged her back.
"I'm glad you guys worked it out!" Missy said, smiling.
"Mom, look, they have a non dairy hot chocolate! It's fantastic have some." Josh said, putting the cup in Missy's hand. She took a drink.
"That is good we'll have to ask what they use. We haven't found very many good non dairy hot chocolates." Missy said.
Janet smiled at Daniel's little shadow. Will was taking a bite of fruit every time Daniel took a bite. Daniel had sat down with Will so he wouldn't have to sit by himself to have a snack. He couldn't sit with the others in case they had the snack bar that had nuts in them.
Ashley and Cassie were taking the children who were finishing snack to the bathroom to use it one more time and wash hands again. Carolyn stood up to get the list of kids to do the animal paintings. Cam didn't miss Carolyn grabbing the table for a second before moving to her bag. She walked over to where Devlin was eating with Silas and Tucker.
"Do you guys mind if I add Will to your group to paint with the porcupines? I know Tucker asked not to use nuts because of kids with allergies, which was really sweet and Will was that kid. He is only four do you mind him painting with you?" Carolyn asked, as she double checked the list.
The boys looked at each other before nodding OK.
"Thanks guys!" Carolyn said before going to find the other group of kids to do the sunk painting.
Cam walked over to see if he could help Carolyn.
"I need to work out more I'm out of breathe!" Carolyn puffed.
"Are you feeling ok? You look a little off balance." Cam put an arm around her.
"I'm fine! Just relieved that everything is going well. I've been eating a ton of junk food I need to do better." Carolyn chuckled as she leaned into him.
"OK, but if you keep getting winded, tell me or Janet. Don't make yourself sick, please." Cam said, hugging her and then kissed her temple.
"I'll be fine, but I promise I will tell if I feel bad!" Carolyn said.
"OK, everyone, we will meet at the restaurant in the middle of the zoo in two hours. The rest of the animal feeding encounters are open, so go have fun, stay with the adults, and adults remember the time to do animal paintings!" Cam's voice boomed before anyone left.
"Mom, I'm going to go paint with the porcupines now!" Tucker said, walking up to Missy as she was finishing feeding Phoebe. Devlin and Silas walked over to Silas's parents.
"OK, baby, have fun!" Missy said.
"Are you having fun, sweethearts!" Hailey asked. She was feeding Star.
"Lots of fun! We are going to paint with porcupines, now. Whatever those are." Silas shrugged.
"They are large rodents with coats of sharp quills, but don't worry, the workers won't let them hurt us. It will be fun!" Devlin explained reassuringly.
"We'll see you later, then we want to hear all about it!" Jeb said, smiling.
The boys met back up, and Will ran up to them with Daniel behind him.
"Hi, I'm Will! You look like my brothers, Mac and Davey!" Will said brightly, pointing to Silas and Tucker.
"I'm Tucker! That is Silas and Devlin." Tucker introduced.
"You're Lola's brother! She said you protect her. My brothers just put me in the clothes hamper." Will laughed.
"I try to protect her!" Devlin said.
Will took Silas's hand before they left.
Hannah, who had been happily looking around from Martouf's chest, began to fuss. She rubbed her eyes and kicked her legs. Martouf gently patted Hannah's chest as her eyes got heavy. Sam took Hannah from the carrier and rocked her until Hannah finally gave up and went to sleep. Sam put Hannah back in her stroller.
"She is such an excellent baby! Cam had to be in the dark in his crib before he would sleep. I couldn't take him anywhere without him screaming." Wendy said, smiling.
"Well, she rarely goes down that easily. She must have been exhausted." Sam said.
"Do you have to tell everyone I was a horrible baby?" Cam said, frowning.
"I never said you were horrible. You were just particular where you slept. You were a very sweet baby." Wendy touched Cam's face. Cam blushed.
"Thanks, mom!" Cam sighed and rolled his eyes.
"Carolyn slept pretty much anywhere unless it was super bright." Kim nodded.
"I was a wonderful baby." Carolyn sang in Cam's ear playfully. Cam tickled Carolyn's sides.
"Whose idea was it to invite our parents? They can tell stories about us." Cam asked.
"Hug attack!" Lola giggled, wrapping her arms around Kim.
"You are so sweet, birthday girl!" Kim said, kissing Lola on the cheek. Lola then did the same to Wendy.
"Oh yeah, the kids like our parents. I guess it was a good idea." Cam said. Carolyn smiled.
The rest of the party went smoothly, and everyone had a great time. The parents pulled up to the front of the zoo to pick up the kids. Ashley was used to doing car pick up for the daycare so she was helping put kids in their correct car.
"Makyla! Look who is here!" Ashley called.
"My DADDY! My bubbas!" Makyla cried, dropping her stuff to jump in the uniform man's arms. Two older boys stood behind the man.
"My princess! I missed you!" The young colonel said. Jack picked up the stuff Makyla dropped and walked up to them.
"Hi, Jace Richmond!" The man stuck his hand out.
"Jack O'Neill! Makyla has been a joy to hang out with today!" Jack shook Jace's hand.
"Daddy, this is my friend Jack we made fish faces and his baby liked it . I painted with skunks and they look like kitties but their not cats. Skunks eat rattlesnakes, that's crazy, man!" Makyla babbled excitedly.
"That is crazy, man! Sounds like you had an outstanding time!" Jace said as he took the items from Jack. Jace gave Makyla to one of the older boys. She began talking excitedly to them. Jace shook Jack's hand again, then left.
"Bye, Jack!" Makyla called. Jack grinned and waved.
Everyone was gone around four, and the adults were ready for a nap. Cam was loading Lola's birthday presents into their van. When a car pulled up near them.
"Uncle Micha!" Will said, bouncing up and down!
"Hey, buddy! You look like you had a lot of fun!" Micha said, getting out of the car.
"It was so much fun! Happy birthday Lola, thank you for inviting me!" Will said as Lola hugged him.
"Thank you! I'm glad I could get off to pick him up!" Micha said, as he took the items from Carolyn.
"He was such a sweetheart!" Carolyn said.
"He's always been a charmer! Have a goodnight and I hope to see you at the mountain sometimes!" Micha said and then put Will in the car.
"I'm sure we will run into each other sometimes!" Cam assured.
Micha drove off.
"You look like you are about to collapse will you be OK driving home while I take Silas and his family home?" Cam asked, softly looking at Carolyn.
"I'll be fine. I'll stay with the kids at your apartment while mom and dad take your parents to my house." Carolyn said.
"Drive safely!" Cam said after he closed the trunk.
"You too!" Carolyn said.
Silas and Devlin hugged one more time before everyone went to get in the cars.
"I will look forward to your letters, sweet girl!" Hailey hugged Lola tightly! Jeb hugged Lola as Hailey hugged Devlin.
Carolyn opened Cam's apartment door. She didn't know what was wrong with her, but she wanted to pass out on the couch and not move.
"That was the best day ever!" Lola cheered as she waked in the apartment.
"You don't look good!" Devlin grabbed Carolyn's arm.
"I'm just a little tired. I'll be fine." Carolyn smiled as Devlin led her to the couch.
"Do you want me to call dad?" Devlin asked, frowning.
"No, I promise I'm fine. I'm sorry I'm worrying you do you want to watch a movie a chill on the couch with me until your dad gets home?" Carolyn asked.
"Can we watch Beauty and the Beast?" Lola asked quickly.
"You're lucky it's your birthday." Devlin fussed playfully as he went to put on the movie.
Carolyn fell asleep quickly with Lola cuddling her on the couch. There was a knock on the door, but Carolyn didn't move. Devlin peeked out the window because he wasn't supposed to open the door for strangers. He was happy when he saw both of his grandmothers. He opened the door.
"I'm glad you're here! Carolyn's not feeling well, but she won't say what's wrong!" Devlin said as the women walked in the door.
"Where is she?" Kim asked.
"On the couch with Lola." He pointed into the room.
"Carolyn, sweetheart, it's time to wake up." Kim gently touched Carolyn's arm.
"Is Cam, ok? Is dad, OK?" Carolyn carefully sat up to not wake up Lola.
"Everyone is fine, but I want to talk to you in the bedroom." Kim said. Carolyn got up from the couch. She was feeling better. Devlin cuddled with Lola so she wouldn't wake up.
"What is going on?" Carolyn asked, seeing Wendy in the bedroom.
"Wendy and I were talking and I know you and Cam have been dating for six months, but I think you should take this?" Kim handed her a box. It was a pregnancy test.
"Are you kidding me? We use two types of protection and yes, we have only been dating six months." Carolyn was horrified.
"You have known each other longer. You dated some before Cam got transferred here. Even if you had just met you both love each other. Anyone can see that. Just take the test everything will be fine no matter the result." Wendy took her hand.
"Cam can't know about this if it's negative. I think it's just because I've been eating horribly lately, but I'll take the test to prove you both wrong." Carolyn said, picking up the box. The older women nodded.
Carolyn went and took two tests. Then came and sat back on the bed.
"What am I going to do I haven't even worked this job a year yet. What if I'm pregnant? It's a very stressful job sometimes. Their not going to let me work." Carolyn ran her hands through her hair.
"I'm sure your job would understand. I know Cam would be happy and supportive in whatever you did about your job." Wendy offered.
"I know everyone will be supportive, but I'm scared and I don't know why." Carolyn looked at her watch again.
"The unknown is scary, sweetheart, but time is up. Time to look look at the test." Kim said, squeezing Carolyn's hand. Carolyn walked into the bathroom and gasped.