RETURNING TO EARTH
Jonathan and Arooshta had bid farewell to their visitors and informed that they would soon come to Earth. It was much easier for them to say good-bye because they could see that Jack was healthy and alert.
When they returned Dr. Weir informed the President of the visit. The President made arraignments for Jonathan and Arooshta to visit him in Washington when they came to Earth. All of the plans were on stand-by waiting for Dr. Weir to make the call informing him that they had arrived on the planet.
Colonel Carter was much more relaxed and in a much better mood. The personnel of the SGC were no longer avoiding her because of her temper. Because she was more relaxed she actually got more work done while not pushing herself so hard.
Daniel also got more work done because he wasn't just looking for one thing in his translations. He even took time to begin a series of lectures at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. They very people who had destroyed his career were calling and begging to work with him now that he had been proven right.
Dr. Weir had to make frequent trips to both Washington and New York. She went to Washington to discuss the reorganization of the Stargate project. The trips to New York were to the United Nations to discuss the possibility of colonizing uninhabited planets as both a way to alleviate over crowding and to use some of the planets for agriculture to help feed the people of the Earth. Many nations most notably China and India expressed the colonization program to ease the stress on their overcrowded land.
Jonathan and Arooshta used the time to further teach Jonathan to use his abilities and for him to teach Arooshta English and Latin. The thought Latin would be useful because so many of Earth's languages were derived from this one.
Shortly after their return baby gifts started appearing on both Daniel's and Elizabeth's desks. Dr. Weir was tempted to make an announcement putting an end to the practice but knew from experience that it would only encourage the jokers to escalate. She hoped by ignoring it they would soon get tired and stop. She just wished it would be soon.
Daniel thought that Sam had told people but when he confronted her denial seemed genuine. He was flabbergasted when Teal'c admitted to being the one to "spread the happy news of his impending fatherhood". The smirk on Teal'c's face would have done Jack proud.
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About two months after the visitors return General Hammond returned to Cheyenne Mountain to inspect the military personnel and to consult with Dr. Weir on the program's reorganization. He was in the control room when the Stargate began to activate.
"Unscheduled off-world activation."
"Is there a signal?" Dr. Weir asked.
"Receiving no signal."
"Close the iris."
Shortly after the iris closed two figures stepped through it. Arooshta was wearing a gown that moved through varying shades of blue and Jonathan was wearing a similar one of greens and browns.
"Well, I'll be," General Hammond shook his head in wonder.
"Come on General and we'll go great them." Before they went down stairs she had Siler page Colonel Carter, Dr. Jackson, and Teal'c.
When General Hammond came down stairs Jack smiled and hugged him, "It's good to see you, George."
"Good to see you, Jack, how are you?"
"I'm doing really well. I want you to meet Arooshta."
"How are you, Ma'am?"
She stepped forward and took both of his hands in hers, "I am well, George." She then turned to Dr. Weir, "Elizabeth, I am happy to see you again." She hugged the other woman and Jonathan did the same.
Just then Sam, Daniel, and Teal'c arrived at the embarkation room and they rushed forward to give both Jack and Arooshta hugs.
"Jack, you're wearing a dress."
Jonathan smiled and tilted his head which would have previously have worried Daniel, "Daniel, have you and Elizabeth made a baby yet?"
You could hear a pin drop for about thirty seconds until Sam snickered. "Daniel, you have to remember it's still Jack."
The guests were shown around the base, Jack to see the changes and Arooshta to see it for the first time. Jack was greeted by many people that he knew, but at the same time there were many new people that he did not recognize.
Dr. Weir had informed the President on the arrival and he arranged for an Air Force Lear jet to take them to Washington. Besides General Hammond they were accompanied by Dr. Weir, Colonel Carter, and Dr. Jackson, and Teal'c.
On the plane Sam sat with Arooshta because she wanted to answer any of the woman's questions. She also had a few of her own, "Arooshta, it seems a nice custom to embrace people when you meet them."
"Though this was practiced by some of my people it was generally only with family members and close friends."
"Then why does Jonathan hug everyone?"
"He does so because it amuses him."
"You mean a joke?"
"Yes that is the word. Also, he wished it to be a tutorial for Daniel. Jonathan says that anthropologists unlike other scientists make many unfounded assumptions. As a regular scientist you observe and test. If you see water a moderate temperature you do not automatically assume that it will stay in the same state at higher and lower temperatures. You also do not assume that other liquids will behave the same way without testing them. Anthropologists will observe a behavior by one individual or small group and assume that everyone in that culture behaves the same way."
"So, basically, this is all a joke on Daniel."
"Yes."
Sam started to giggle and Jack looked at her and said with a twinkle in his eyes, "No giggling, Samantha." That made her burst out in a full bought of laughter.
"Samantha, have you given thought to having a child a we discussed?"
Sam turned red and looked at the floor, "Umm...yes I have, but I don't' know what my answer will be yet."
"I think that we must spend time together so that we may become better acquainted. I believe this will aid in your decision."
"Yeah, sure." Sam was relieved to drop the subject for now.
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When they arrived in Washington Hammond returned to his home and the others were taken to a hotel in the heart of the city. They were given three two- bedroom suites. It was decided that Jack and Arooshta would share one so that Arooshta would be more comfortable. Elizabeth and Sam the second and Daniel and Teal'c would share the third.
An aide to the President had met them on arrival and briefed them on their itinerary while in Washington. They had the rest of the day to relax and in the morning they were going to the White House to meet the President. The First Lady would spend several days escorting them through the Smithsonian. She thought this would give them a broad look at Earth's culture. They would also be spending an evening at the Kennedy Center to attend a concert of the National Symphony.
They had brought some of Jack's old clothes so that he would have more appropriate to wear. Dr. Weir and Sam were taking Arooshta shopping both for the clothes and for the cultural experience.
Arooshta was fascinated by the stores but she was also the object of much scrutiny herself, both for her clothing and rather unusual appearance. They had lunch at the mall and Arooshta was delighted with smoothes and ice cream. They also introduced her to chocolate.
When they returned to the hotel she showed her purchases to Jonathan and told him about her experience. When she talked about trying chocolate Jack turned to Sam and said, "Great, Samantha, you are trying to corrupt her."
Sam smiled and said, "I'm doing my best, Jonathan."
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The next morning they were taken to the White House. They were taken to the Oval Office and told that the President would be there shortly. When he entered all present stood.
"Colonel O'Neill, it's good to finally meet you." He was a little surprised when Jack stepped up and hugged him. Daniel swore that he heard Sam snicker when that happened. Jack turned and introduces him to Arooshta who also stepped up and hugged him.
Arooshta looked at the President after she had hugged him and said, "You have pain."
"Just a little arthritis, nothing to worry about."
She placed her hands on his shoulders and concentrated and the President felt warmth flow through his body. "What did you do?"
"You are better, there will be no more pain."
"You mean that you healed me?"
"Yes."
"Cool. So, Arooshta they tell me that you were frozen for thirty million years."
"Yes, it was necessary to have someone to assist Jonathan."
"You knew thirty million years ago that he would need you? Wow, talk about forecasting. Our people would be very interested in the healing thing that you do."
"I would be very difficult for Jonathan and I to heal more than a few people. We can, however, show your people advanced medical techniques. Some of your people will probably be able to be trained to use the healing power."
"Cool. What about weapons?"
It was Jack's turn to speak, "The people of Earth are not ready for our technology."
"You're probably right, but what if someone, such as terrorists. Steal them."
"They will not be able to use them."
"They could kidnap one of you and force you to use them."
Both of them smiled at him as if he were a child who had said something amusing. "They will not be able to take us against our will or to force us to do anything."
"You know what? I believe you. That makes me feel a whole lot better. Ok, so I have arraigned to have lunch served in the executive dining room so let's go eat."
The President had Arooshta sit to his right and Jack to his left. "So are you tow like...married?"
Jack and Arooshta looked at each other amused, "We have not decided as yet. We have plenty of time as our life spans are approximately four hundred years."
"Wow, I'm not so sure I would want to live that long."
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On the way back to the hotel Jack arranged to have Elizabeth and Daniel in another car. "I think that we should arrange for Daniel and Elizabeth to share a suit if you don't mind sharing."
"Me do not mind, O'Neill. We will both have separate bedrooms and baths."
"Besides, Sir, how many times have we had to sleep close together off world?"
"Samantha, give me your key card and I can get Daniel to give me his wallet and I will switch them. We will keep Daniel and Elizabeth busy so that you can change the luggage."
"Jonathan, I approve of this plan. If Daniel and Elizabeth share sleeping quarters they will have to spend more time together."
"O'Neill, if we induce them to consume alcohol I believe this will assist in the plan."
"Good Idea, T. We will make sure to have champagne at dinner tonight."
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Jack and Arooshta had Daniel and Elizabeth join them in looking through the gift shops at the hotel. Daniel was looking at books when Jack came up to him, "Daniel, lend me some money, I wish to buy Arooshta a vanity set."
Without even looking Daniel took out his wallet and handed it to Jack.
Daniel had made it extremely easy to make the switch. So that Daniel would not be suspicious he actually did by a vanity set that he gave to Arooshta.
Just after Jack had given Daniel his wallet back Sam and Teal'c joined them with a suggestion that they have dinner in the nice restaurant at the top of the hotel, so they headed to the elevator.
When they were seated Jack suggested Champaign to celebrate all of them being together again. They took their time over dinner, enjoying both the company and the food.
Elizabeth was feeling a little tipsy so Teal'c said that he would escort her down to her room. A little later the rest of them went to go to bed. Daniel started to go to his room when Dam stopped him. "Daniel that's my room."
"Are you sure, Sam?"
"Try your key card."
Of course since it had been switched it wouldn't work and it did when Sam tried hers. "Gee, Daniel, you must be drunk."
"I didn't think that I had that much, Jack, but I guess I did." Daniel stumbled over to the other door and the key card worked so he went inside. He could hear the shower in the other room but assumed it was Teal'c. He had stripped down to his boxers when he remembered he set his wallet in the living room and thought he should get it or he would go crazy looking for it tomorrow. Just as he went into the living room Elizabeth came out of her room wearing nothing but a towel. When they saw each other they just stood and gaped for a minute. Mostly they were admiring each other in their nearly naked state.
Daniel was the first to speak, "I believe we have been ser up."
"What do you mean?"
"Jack got my wallet downstairs and I think he switched my key card because I thought my room was the other one but the key didn't work."
"Elizabeth looked mad and started toward the door, "I'll give him a piece of my mind."
Daniel grabbed her hand as she went by, "Elizabeth."
"What?"
"You're...mmm...naked?"
She looked down, "Oh."
They were just inches apart still holding hands. Daniel moved a little closer and they looked into each other's eyes both were having difficulty breathing. Daniel leaned in very slowly, giving her every chance to back away, when she didn't he kissed her lightly. God, she was beautiful. He slowly reached up and tooke the edges of the towel in his hands.
"Elizabeth?"
She stepped a little closer in answer. He undid the towel and let it fall to the floor, and pulled her to him and kissed her passionately. When they finally came up for air she said, "It's not fair."
"What isn't?"
"You get to see me naked but you're still wearing your boxers." He laughed and pulled back and let them fall to the floor letting her see just how much he wanted her.
"Happy?"
"Not yet but I'm getting there."
They would have both been mortified if they had know that their passion could be heard in both of the other suites letting the others know that their plot had worked.
Jonathan and Arooshta had bid farewell to their visitors and informed that they would soon come to Earth. It was much easier for them to say good-bye because they could see that Jack was healthy and alert.
When they returned Dr. Weir informed the President of the visit. The President made arraignments for Jonathan and Arooshta to visit him in Washington when they came to Earth. All of the plans were on stand-by waiting for Dr. Weir to make the call informing him that they had arrived on the planet.
Colonel Carter was much more relaxed and in a much better mood. The personnel of the SGC were no longer avoiding her because of her temper. Because she was more relaxed she actually got more work done while not pushing herself so hard.
Daniel also got more work done because he wasn't just looking for one thing in his translations. He even took time to begin a series of lectures at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. They very people who had destroyed his career were calling and begging to work with him now that he had been proven right.
Dr. Weir had to make frequent trips to both Washington and New York. She went to Washington to discuss the reorganization of the Stargate project. The trips to New York were to the United Nations to discuss the possibility of colonizing uninhabited planets as both a way to alleviate over crowding and to use some of the planets for agriculture to help feed the people of the Earth. Many nations most notably China and India expressed the colonization program to ease the stress on their overcrowded land.
Jonathan and Arooshta used the time to further teach Jonathan to use his abilities and for him to teach Arooshta English and Latin. The thought Latin would be useful because so many of Earth's languages were derived from this one.
Shortly after their return baby gifts started appearing on both Daniel's and Elizabeth's desks. Dr. Weir was tempted to make an announcement putting an end to the practice but knew from experience that it would only encourage the jokers to escalate. She hoped by ignoring it they would soon get tired and stop. She just wished it would be soon.
Daniel thought that Sam had told people but when he confronted her denial seemed genuine. He was flabbergasted when Teal'c admitted to being the one to "spread the happy news of his impending fatherhood". The smirk on Teal'c's face would have done Jack proud.
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About two months after the visitors return General Hammond returned to Cheyenne Mountain to inspect the military personnel and to consult with Dr. Weir on the program's reorganization. He was in the control room when the Stargate began to activate.
"Unscheduled off-world activation."
"Is there a signal?" Dr. Weir asked.
"Receiving no signal."
"Close the iris."
Shortly after the iris closed two figures stepped through it. Arooshta was wearing a gown that moved through varying shades of blue and Jonathan was wearing a similar one of greens and browns.
"Well, I'll be," General Hammond shook his head in wonder.
"Come on General and we'll go great them." Before they went down stairs she had Siler page Colonel Carter, Dr. Jackson, and Teal'c.
When General Hammond came down stairs Jack smiled and hugged him, "It's good to see you, George."
"Good to see you, Jack, how are you?"
"I'm doing really well. I want you to meet Arooshta."
"How are you, Ma'am?"
She stepped forward and took both of his hands in hers, "I am well, George." She then turned to Dr. Weir, "Elizabeth, I am happy to see you again." She hugged the other woman and Jonathan did the same.
Just then Sam, Daniel, and Teal'c arrived at the embarkation room and they rushed forward to give both Jack and Arooshta hugs.
"Jack, you're wearing a dress."
Jonathan smiled and tilted his head which would have previously have worried Daniel, "Daniel, have you and Elizabeth made a baby yet?"
You could hear a pin drop for about thirty seconds until Sam snickered. "Daniel, you have to remember it's still Jack."
The guests were shown around the base, Jack to see the changes and Arooshta to see it for the first time. Jack was greeted by many people that he knew, but at the same time there were many new people that he did not recognize.
Dr. Weir had informed the President on the arrival and he arranged for an Air Force Lear jet to take them to Washington. Besides General Hammond they were accompanied by Dr. Weir, Colonel Carter, and Dr. Jackson, and Teal'c.
On the plane Sam sat with Arooshta because she wanted to answer any of the woman's questions. She also had a few of her own, "Arooshta, it seems a nice custom to embrace people when you meet them."
"Though this was practiced by some of my people it was generally only with family members and close friends."
"Then why does Jonathan hug everyone?"
"He does so because it amuses him."
"You mean a joke?"
"Yes that is the word. Also, he wished it to be a tutorial for Daniel. Jonathan says that anthropologists unlike other scientists make many unfounded assumptions. As a regular scientist you observe and test. If you see water a moderate temperature you do not automatically assume that it will stay in the same state at higher and lower temperatures. You also do not assume that other liquids will behave the same way without testing them. Anthropologists will observe a behavior by one individual or small group and assume that everyone in that culture behaves the same way."
"So, basically, this is all a joke on Daniel."
"Yes."
Sam started to giggle and Jack looked at her and said with a twinkle in his eyes, "No giggling, Samantha." That made her burst out in a full bought of laughter.
"Samantha, have you given thought to having a child a we discussed?"
Sam turned red and looked at the floor, "Umm...yes I have, but I don't' know what my answer will be yet."
"I think that we must spend time together so that we may become better acquainted. I believe this will aid in your decision."
"Yeah, sure." Sam was relieved to drop the subject for now.
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When they arrived in Washington Hammond returned to his home and the others were taken to a hotel in the heart of the city. They were given three two- bedroom suites. It was decided that Jack and Arooshta would share one so that Arooshta would be more comfortable. Elizabeth and Sam the second and Daniel and Teal'c would share the third.
An aide to the President had met them on arrival and briefed them on their itinerary while in Washington. They had the rest of the day to relax and in the morning they were going to the White House to meet the President. The First Lady would spend several days escorting them through the Smithsonian. She thought this would give them a broad look at Earth's culture. They would also be spending an evening at the Kennedy Center to attend a concert of the National Symphony.
They had brought some of Jack's old clothes so that he would have more appropriate to wear. Dr. Weir and Sam were taking Arooshta shopping both for the clothes and for the cultural experience.
Arooshta was fascinated by the stores but she was also the object of much scrutiny herself, both for her clothing and rather unusual appearance. They had lunch at the mall and Arooshta was delighted with smoothes and ice cream. They also introduced her to chocolate.
When they returned to the hotel she showed her purchases to Jonathan and told him about her experience. When she talked about trying chocolate Jack turned to Sam and said, "Great, Samantha, you are trying to corrupt her."
Sam smiled and said, "I'm doing my best, Jonathan."
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The next morning they were taken to the White House. They were taken to the Oval Office and told that the President would be there shortly. When he entered all present stood.
"Colonel O'Neill, it's good to finally meet you." He was a little surprised when Jack stepped up and hugged him. Daniel swore that he heard Sam snicker when that happened. Jack turned and introduces him to Arooshta who also stepped up and hugged him.
Arooshta looked at the President after she had hugged him and said, "You have pain."
"Just a little arthritis, nothing to worry about."
She placed her hands on his shoulders and concentrated and the President felt warmth flow through his body. "What did you do?"
"You are better, there will be no more pain."
"You mean that you healed me?"
"Yes."
"Cool. So, Arooshta they tell me that you were frozen for thirty million years."
"Yes, it was necessary to have someone to assist Jonathan."
"You knew thirty million years ago that he would need you? Wow, talk about forecasting. Our people would be very interested in the healing thing that you do."
"I would be very difficult for Jonathan and I to heal more than a few people. We can, however, show your people advanced medical techniques. Some of your people will probably be able to be trained to use the healing power."
"Cool. What about weapons?"
It was Jack's turn to speak, "The people of Earth are not ready for our technology."
"You're probably right, but what if someone, such as terrorists. Steal them."
"They will not be able to use them."
"They could kidnap one of you and force you to use them."
Both of them smiled at him as if he were a child who had said something amusing. "They will not be able to take us against our will or to force us to do anything."
"You know what? I believe you. That makes me feel a whole lot better. Ok, so I have arraigned to have lunch served in the executive dining room so let's go eat."
The President had Arooshta sit to his right and Jack to his left. "So are you tow like...married?"
Jack and Arooshta looked at each other amused, "We have not decided as yet. We have plenty of time as our life spans are approximately four hundred years."
"Wow, I'm not so sure I would want to live that long."
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On the way back to the hotel Jack arranged to have Elizabeth and Daniel in another car. "I think that we should arrange for Daniel and Elizabeth to share a suit if you don't mind sharing."
"Me do not mind, O'Neill. We will both have separate bedrooms and baths."
"Besides, Sir, how many times have we had to sleep close together off world?"
"Samantha, give me your key card and I can get Daniel to give me his wallet and I will switch them. We will keep Daniel and Elizabeth busy so that you can change the luggage."
"Jonathan, I approve of this plan. If Daniel and Elizabeth share sleeping quarters they will have to spend more time together."
"O'Neill, if we induce them to consume alcohol I believe this will assist in the plan."
"Good Idea, T. We will make sure to have champagne at dinner tonight."
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Jack and Arooshta had Daniel and Elizabeth join them in looking through the gift shops at the hotel. Daniel was looking at books when Jack came up to him, "Daniel, lend me some money, I wish to buy Arooshta a vanity set."
Without even looking Daniel took out his wallet and handed it to Jack.
Daniel had made it extremely easy to make the switch. So that Daniel would not be suspicious he actually did by a vanity set that he gave to Arooshta.
Just after Jack had given Daniel his wallet back Sam and Teal'c joined them with a suggestion that they have dinner in the nice restaurant at the top of the hotel, so they headed to the elevator.
When they were seated Jack suggested Champaign to celebrate all of them being together again. They took their time over dinner, enjoying both the company and the food.
Elizabeth was feeling a little tipsy so Teal'c said that he would escort her down to her room. A little later the rest of them went to go to bed. Daniel started to go to his room when Dam stopped him. "Daniel that's my room."
"Are you sure, Sam?"
"Try your key card."
Of course since it had been switched it wouldn't work and it did when Sam tried hers. "Gee, Daniel, you must be drunk."
"I didn't think that I had that much, Jack, but I guess I did." Daniel stumbled over to the other door and the key card worked so he went inside. He could hear the shower in the other room but assumed it was Teal'c. He had stripped down to his boxers when he remembered he set his wallet in the living room and thought he should get it or he would go crazy looking for it tomorrow. Just as he went into the living room Elizabeth came out of her room wearing nothing but a towel. When they saw each other they just stood and gaped for a minute. Mostly they were admiring each other in their nearly naked state.
Daniel was the first to speak, "I believe we have been ser up."
"What do you mean?"
"Jack got my wallet downstairs and I think he switched my key card because I thought my room was the other one but the key didn't work."
"Elizabeth looked mad and started toward the door, "I'll give him a piece of my mind."
Daniel grabbed her hand as she went by, "Elizabeth."
"What?"
"You're...mmm...naked?"
She looked down, "Oh."
They were just inches apart still holding hands. Daniel moved a little closer and they looked into each other's eyes both were having difficulty breathing. Daniel leaned in very slowly, giving her every chance to back away, when she didn't he kissed her lightly. God, she was beautiful. He slowly reached up and tooke the edges of the towel in his hands.
"Elizabeth?"
She stepped a little closer in answer. He undid the towel and let it fall to the floor, and pulled her to him and kissed her passionately. When they finally came up for air she said, "It's not fair."
"What isn't?"
"You get to see me naked but you're still wearing your boxers." He laughed and pulled back and let them fall to the floor letting her see just how much he wanted her.
"Happy?"
"Not yet but I'm getting there."
They would have both been mortified if they had know that their passion could be heard in both of the other suites letting the others know that their plot had worked.