Chapter 3

Jack sighed loudly as they got out of the truck.

-Oh joy. We are here.

Katie walked over and slugged him.

-Come on, dad, at least try to have a good time.

-Sure Katie. Hey, kids, gather around. Jonas, get your head in the game.

Jonas had been staring transfixed, in the direction of the carnival. He suddenly shook his head, and looked around bewilderedly.

-Sir?

-Just come here.

Everyone huddled in a semicircle around Jack.

-All right, kids, everybody have fun. Stay safe. Here's 20 bucks for each of you. Let's meet back here in say...an hour.

Katie groaned.

-Dad, that is so not enough time. We need like, 4 hours.

-3. That's the most you're gonna get.

-Deal.

She grabbed a 20 and started off toward the carnival. Jack hollered after her.

-Hey, where do you think you're going?

-Um... to the carnival.

-Don't you think you better stick with somebody? I mean...it looks like there are a lot of shady characters hanging around.

Katie rolled her eyes.

-Please, dad. I've been coming here and wandering around by myself since I was 7.

-Geez, what kind of parents did you have? Letting a little kid wander around like that...

Katie rolled her eyes again. Jack and Katie looked over at Sam, but the comment went right over her head. Katie sighed with relief. Up to this point Sam had not yet figured out that in Katie's universe, she and Jack were married. It was obvious to everyone on the base that Katie was Jack's daughter. But Katie had been reining in the scientist in her, only saying or doing something 'Carter like' when necessary. The rest of SG-1, General Hammond, Dr. Fraser, and Jacob Carter were the only ones who knew the whole truth.

Katie waved goodbye to the group and wandered in the direction of the Ferris wheel.

Jonas caught the scent of something and practically broke into a dead run.

Jack smiled and turned to Teal'c.

-Hey, T, will you do me a favor and keep an eye on Jonas? I'm kinda worried that he'll get himself into trouble.

-I will keep both eyes on him.

With that he ran after Jonas.

Jack stared after him and then suddenly realized that he and Sam were the only ones left. He shifted his feet nervously, unsure of what to do next. Sam noticed his nervousness and smiled. Jack was so cute when he was confused.

-Well, Colonel, what say we see what this carnival has to offer?

-Sure, Carter.

They walked off in the direction of the arcade.