Now Jon was a special kid. A rogue Asgard named Loki had cloned Jack O'Neill in the misguided attempt to solve the Asgard's own cloning problem. Unfortunately something went awry and instead of an adult Jack, he was 15 years old. After he was told that he was the clone, and not the original he decided to stay away from the other SG-1 members, deciding because the life he remembered wasn't his. It worked for about 6 months, until he ran into Cassie at a Science Fair on one of the local college campuses. When he saw her he was struck by such a sudden wave of homesickness that it made his knees weak. Cassie didn't know about the cloning, so he wrote a quick note, signed it Jon O'Neill and gave it to Cassie to give to his "Uncle Jack". Soon after Jack came and they arranged for Jon to go to the same school with Cassie, and move closer to Janet and Cassie, in effect being in everyone's lives again.

Cassie was brought in on the secret and the two had looked at each other, deciding on the spot that they could be friends because anything else was just way too weird.

Close to Christmas break

Cassie sat at the dining room table from Jon. They were both studying for end of the quarter finals at Cassie's.

"Oh for cryin' out loud!' Jon complained and threw down his pen in disgust. He stood and went to look out of the window.

Cassie looked up, "What?"

Running a hand through his spiked hair he sighed, "I broke up with Natasha."

She leaned back in her chair and regarded him thoughtfully, "So, what was it? Her startling intellect or her size D's?"

He turned, blushed and looked down at his feet. "I guess I deserved that."

"Jon, I know you want someone. It's ok. You just got to stop thinking with your pants and start thinking with your head."

"Caaaasssiiiee." Jon groaned. He looked over at her, "How did you get so smart?"

She grinned and had a sudden thought, "How was the movie?"

He flopped down and smiled back, "It was great though I don't think Teal'c was so impressed."

"What did you see?"

"Anger Management."

Cassie snorted, "Yikes, talk about a pot calling the kettle black!"

"Hey, I'll have you know that I have no problems with managing my anger." Jon said straightfaced.

She looked at him and burst into laughter, practically falling on the floor, watching as he grinned back. She wiped her eyes, sighed and went into the kitchen for sodas and came back tossing him the Mtn. Dew.

Jon made a face, opened his drink and took a long swallow, "Where's Doctor Feelgood?"

"Um, medical emergency, I think it was Uncle Daniel."

"What? Is he ok?" he pinned her with a look that she had seen on Uncle Jack's face innumerable times.

"Chill out 'Colonel'. I think it was just a broken bone."

"Sorry."

Jon stood and looked out of the window again, trying to not be resentful. It wasn't his team and he knew it, but it didn't stop him from caring.

"Do you know, I think I may have someone perfect for you." Cassie said, smiling as he turned around.

"Really?"

"Jay is dating a woman in Cleveland, her name is Buffy. She's really cool, remind me to tell you about Thanksgiving. Anyway, her sister Dawn is our age, going to be 19 soon." Her eyes were on his like she was trying to tell him something.

"Let's go for a walk." He said abruptly and she nodded, getting her coat.

Jon glanced at his friend as they walked, "So? Tell me about her."

"Well, Buffy is a Vampire Slayer, she takes care of the vampire and demon population on the hellmouth, which is in Cleveland."

She realized that Jon wasn't keeping up and she stopped, looked around to see him standing there with his mouth open.

"Close your mouth Jon, your tongue is gonna freeze."

"Cleveland is a hellmouth? I knew it didn't have a lot going for it except the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but vampires?" he babbled.

Cassie gave an impatient sigh, "Ok, this is what I overheard the other night. Buffy is a Vampire Slayer. Yes, there are vampires and demons and stuff. Buffy's job is to take them out. She's super strong and super fast, also she heals quicker than Teal'c."

Jon came up and looked at her, "Huh."

"Anyway Dawn is tall as me, long brown hair and blue eyes like Daniel's. She's so smart that Daniel wants her to come here and go to college, I think he wants to recruit her."

Tilting his head to consider Cassie he smiled, "She sounds great I guess."

"She's perfect for you." Cassie said firmly.

Dawn was on her computer when her ICQ chimed.

Notfromaroundhere: Hey Dawn, s'up?

Glowinthedarkgirl: Not a thing…Xmas break soon

Notfromaroundhere: can't w8t ..gotta guy you should meet

Glowinthedarkgirl: ????

Notfromaroundhere: He's 18, cute, tall with spiked brown hair and brown eyes…sarcastic and smart

Glowinthedarkgirl: oooooh, Maybe I can come out soon? J

Notfromaroundhere: or maybe we can come out there….hmmm..let me check l8r

Glowinthedarkgirl: k

And so started the campaign of getting Cassie to Ohio for Christmas break.

Dawn went downstairs, smiling at Giles who was in his usual chair reading up on the demon of the month. Buffy was on the couch, Faith on the floor and Willow was on the pillow beside her watching the West Wing.

Buffy looked up, "Hey."

"Hi, can I talk to you for a minute?"

"Can it wait for commercial?"

"Yep." Dawn flopped down at Giles feet and she smiled as he absently ran a hand over her hair before continuing reading. A Doritos commercial came on and Buffy looked at her sister, "What's up?"

"Can Cassie come out for some of Christmas vacation?"

Buffy looked over at Willow, then Giles who both nodded, "Sure, just let us know when."

"Thanks! I'll let you know." Dane jumped up and ran back upstairs.

e-mail to Cassie

Cassie, they said yes! So let me know when you can come! Dawn

e-mail to Dawn

Mom said she'd try to figure out when…see ya soon! Cassie

It was about 1930(7:30pm) when Janet sighed and picked up the phone to dial.

"Lo?" came Jay's sleepy voice.

"Were you asleep?" she demanded incredulously.

Lying on the couch Jay looked around a bit disoriented, "I guess so."

Janet snorted, "Are you going to Ohio anytime soon?"

Sitting up Jay rubbed his eyes, "Yeah, I was planning surprising Buffy next week."

Janet bit her lip, "Um, can I ask a favor?"

"Anything." Jay said seriously.

"Cassie wants to see Dawn."

Jay sat up, "That would be great! Of course, I'd love to take her with me!"

"Are you sure? I don't want to impose." Asked Janet a little guiltily.

"Janet, Cassie and Dawn will entertain each other…it's all good."

Janet nodded, "Ok, when are you leaving?"

"Sunday morning…I'll give you the flight numbers." Jay got up and walked over to his desk.

Janet told her the next morning before school. Cassie was excited, then she had a REALLY great idea. She grabbed her phone and called Jay.

Jay was at the SGC and glared peevishly when his phone rang, then picked it up.

"Coburn!" He barked.

"Is that the way you talk to the woman who fed you?"

A smile crept over his handsome face, "Hey Cass, ready to create havoc with Dawnie in Cleveland?"

"You bet! So, I'm um, going to ask a favor."

"Shoot."

"CanJoncomewithus?" she asked in a rush, holding her breath.

Jay sat silently for a moment, "Can I ask why?"

Cassie sighed, "He needs a break too and since you'll be there too he won't be a security risk. Please?"

With a sigh, and the possible knowledge that this was going to come back and haunt him for a long time he said, "Let me ask the General, but I don't see why not." And he crossed his fingers.

"Thanks Jay!!!"

Jay looked at his phone, there was something else going on. He was sure of it. He got up and decided to go pick Jack's brain.