Season 2 Episode 6:

(Jack's ex-wife calls him in the middle of the night. With NID on his ass he needs to find a way to protect her and his secrets.).

00:02 hours.

Jack was asleep on the couch with a empty bottle of beer in his hand. His phone then rang and he tried to grab it, falling off of his couch in the process. Getting up he answered it. "O'Neill, Sarah? No I am awake. What do you mean men in black came to your house. Were they driving a black SUV? This is really important. Yes. Okay, come to my place and we will talk about it.".

Five minutes later he heard a knock on his front door. Answering it, he saw it was his ex-wife Sarah. "Sarah, come in quick.". Sarah was panicking. "Jack, I don't know what to do, I was being followed from my work then from the grocery store and then to my house, I didn't know where to go or who to call." She tried to explain. Jack then held her tight. "It's okay, those guys who were following you were from the NID, I dealt with these asses before. They will do anything to get what they want.". Sarah then released him. "What do they want?" she asked. Jack sighed. "I don't know. Last time they tried to take one of my people. They kidnaped two girls in order to get to my boss. They send an old school pal for one of my team mates. They play all the wrong cards. We got to get to the SGC.".

Jack then decided to call Daniel. Daniel was for some reason still awake and going through some old research. When his phone rang he answered. "Jack? I thought you would've been asleep by now." He said. Jack spoke over the phone. "I know, but my ex is being tailed by the NID, they want something.". Daniel then thought on something else. "Or someone." He said.

Jack then shrugged. "You think the NID still wants him? Why?". Daniel shrugged. "No idea. Kinsey is cutting it short.". Jack sighed over his phone. "Call Conrad, we got to let him know.".

In Conrad's apartment, his phone went off. He sat upwards while rubbing his eyes. "Daniel, it's 01:12. What's going on?". Daniel then patched him through to Jack. Jack spoke. "It's the NID, they are after my ex-wife." He explained. Conrad sighed. "Kinsey.". Hearing a slight yawn from his side he looked over. Next to him, was SAM. "Babe? You okay?" she asked. Conrad then remained quiet. Hoping Jack didn't hear it. But he was wrong. "Is that Sam?" Jack asked.

Conrad sighed. "Yeah. There was a gas leak in her house. She asked to stay here. We fell asleep on the bed. Nothing happened." He assured. Jack huffed over the phone. "It's none of my business.". But Jack then spoke. "See if there is a black SUV outside your building." He ordered. Conrad lifted one of the blinds to see if there was one. "Yeah, two. Both Government plates.". Jack spoke. "Can you get out?" he asked. Conrad thought of it. "I can try.".

He told Sam to get dressed and they both stood in his living room. A beam took them off world.

Yu was standing there while his First Prime stood at the control panel. Yu nodded. "What is the meaning of this?" he asked. Conrad shrugged. "NID on my ass. Need you to beam Jack and Daniel up.".

Within a second, Daniel, Jack and Sarah were on-board the ship. Yu bowed slightly. "Welcome, to one of the Syndicate's Ha'tak vessels." He said with pride. Conrad crossed his arms. "I am impressed.". Jack was still uncomfortable with the thought of another System Lord being an ally. Sarah was so confused. Yu then nodded at his allies. "I have been watching this NID, they aren't all that evil, it's a rogue team within that threatens you.". Conrad huffed. "Well, that's good to know.".

Jack thought about it. "No it makes sense. Agent Barrett in the NID keeps us in loop. Where do these other guys come in?". Conrad thought on it. "Beam me down to the SGC, I gotta make a phone call. It's 04:34 anyway.".

He got beamed and was in Sam's lab. Taking his phone out he called Tobias. Tobias, who was asleep in his garage building another Street racing engine, waking up with a jump. Answering the phone he took a bite from some Fritos. "Conrad, what ye need buddy?" he asked. Conrad spoke. "Ye, sorry for waking you but, do you have that list of rogue NID agents? They are after my boss.".

Tobias nodded. "Yeah, I'll send them over to your hot girlfriend. Talk later.". Conrad spoke. "Great thanks.". Hanging up he waited for the email to come through. In that moment, Sam was beamed down. Opening the computer she read the whole list.

Seventy agents. All either burnt or presumed dead. Possibly working with the Trust.

Conrad grunted. "That's a long list.". Sam nodded. "Yeah, all former NID.". Sam swore she recognized one. Clicking on a name she felt her heart dropping.

Pete Shanahan.

Conrad of course, didn't know who this guy was. "Who's he?" he asked. Sam then covered her face. "He's my ex-husband.". Conrad then looked at her. "That guy? The jerk?" he asked. Sam nodded. "How could I have been so stupid!". Conrad hugged her. "You shouldn't be so hard on yourself.". Teel'c came walking in. "Major Carter, I just received a phone call from a man named Pete Shanahan. He wants to meet with you.".

Sam then went pale. "What!?" she asked. Even Conrad was confused. "He faked his own death? That's kinda weird.". Teel'c then put the pieces of the puzzle together. "Indeed.".

(Two hours later.).

Sam was sitting at a table in a local café by herself. Conrad was sitting at the counter by himself in a disguise. Brown long-sleeved shirt, black leather jacket, jeans, Nike shoes. Sam couldn't help but think of how hot he was dressed like that. She was wearing the most civilian clothing could find at the moment. Flower patterned dress. Although she thought it looked good on her, she was gonna save it for a date with Conrad. But hey! After this, she was gonna crash at Conrad's.

Jack was outside on top of a building with a sniper rifle. If anything happens, he is ordered to take the shot. Teel'c was the kitchen as a chef. Daniel was in the van watching through a screen.

Sam was making a quick glance at her watch when she noticed someone sitting in front of her. It was him. "Hey Sam, how you been?" asked PETE. Sam was so nervous. "I thought you were dead." She admitted. Pete laughed. "Oh no, I was in a coma.". Conrad was using his advanced hearing to listen to the conversation. He could hear Sam's heartbeat rising.

Sam sat there while Pete was explaining how he got back to her. "Sam, the reason why I am here is, I want us to try again." He said. Sam gasped. Conrad was now placing his fingers over his holster. One wrong word and he swore to the heavens he will pump that man's guts full of lead. Sam tried desperately to stop him. "I can't Pete, I am seeing someone." She told him. Pete then looked at her very angry. "Who? Because the last time I checked, the divorce papers weren't verified.". Sam corrected him. "Because, you were clarified dead.". Pete then grabbed her wrist and squeezed it. "Coma.".

Conrad couldn't take much longer. Getting up he grabbed Pete's shoulder and he pressed hard. "I believe the lady doesn't want to talk to you anymore." He said. Pete was desperately trying to get loose. "I am a cop!" he spoke dryly. Conrad pressed harder. "False, NID. Send to collect information." He said. Pete then looked at him. Conrad heard muffled shots. He then fell to the floor, his leg was bleeding.

Pulling his own weapon out, he saw Pete pointing his gun at Sam's head. "Move, she dies.". Taking her hostage he shoved her into a van. Driving away as fast as possible.

Conrad's leg healed and he then went after them. But as he got out, he saw the van was gone. "Fuck!" he cursed. Running after the van he caught up. Jumping on top he then pierced his fingers through the steel roof. Ripping the roof open he landed inside. Sam was tied up and gagged. Conrad saw that Pete wasn't noticing. Conrad then shot through the seat and the bullet went right through Pete's skull. The blood splattering all over the interior. The van spun out of control, flipping over, it hit a street light. When Jack arrived he yelled out. "Sam!".

A window was smashed open, Conrad came crawling out and Sam was pushed out first. Conrad crawled out with metal piercing through his legs. Conrad rolled over and he used his healing powers. The metal came popping out while he screamed. Atleast his legs were fixed. Getting up he walked over to Sam. Placing his palms over her body, he transferred some of his healing energy over to her. She woke up with a gasp. Cutting her loose and removing the gag, she hugged him tightly. Jack stood back. Still, did he have feelings for Carter, still does he blame himself for not asking her out.

What was wrong with him?