Chapter 7

"Come in," said Gen. Hammond.

"You wanted to see me, sir," said Jesse.

"Yes, the president just called and said that you could stay but where might be a problem,"

"I know that sir, my parents or Col. O'Neill and Maj. Carter will not want to have me around,"

"That's not true. I have finished talking to them. They had decided to have joint custody of you,"

"What about when they go on missions?"

"You are 16, correct," Jesse nodded. "Well, they believe you are close enough to take care of yourself unless you have another solution,"

"I think I do, sir. I could go to the Military Academy that's near here if it is,"

"I think that would be a good idea. I suppose that is where you got your rank as Cadet,"

"Yes, sir. I really should never have been in the school but I was bumped 3 years ahead,"

"I think I could make it so that you could continue where you left off. You will most likely have to take hard test to get there,"

"Of course, I had to get in the school in the first place,"

"I am sure of that,"

"Well, sir is that all,"

"Yes, dismissed,"