Part 8

Surprise

"Colonel...Caitlyn...he's awake" said Dr. Mackenzie. Daniel woke and saw he was in the infirmary and said "Whoa what happened, I feel like I was hit with a zat gun". "Well Danny boy not a zat that hit you" said Colonel O'Neill smiling and laughing. "Daniel...are you ok honey" said Caitlyn.

"Daniel do you remember the last thing you were doing before you blanked out" said Dr. Mackenzie "aah...I think I was in the elevator with... with Cat and she said... and then I passed out" said Daniel. Daniel looked at Caitlyn and remembers the conversation they had last and sees her smiling at him. "She's so happy to be...oh God...Good God she's pregnant, oh God Jack's going to kill me... that's it I'm dead" thinks Daniel.

"Cat are you really...ummm" said Daniel. Looking for Jack's reaction as he says the words, "Are we really going to have a baby". "Yes Daniel we are"says Caitlyn. Cat couldn't contain herself any longer and said "Daniel I love you" Everyone heard her say it even Jack was surprised. "I love you too Cat, I'm sorry I didn't react well to the news at first, I'm just..." say Daniel. "In shock" said Jack. "Yeah that" said Daniel.

"Dad, everyone, can you give Daniel and I some time alone, we need to aah talk" said Cat. "Well I don't know about that Cat, every time I leave you two alone together I'm going to think I'm getting another grandkid out of it." Jacks says. Smiling he adds "Ok, but Danny boy later you and I are going to have a little talk" and he smiles when he notices Daniel squirming and then leaves them alone.

"Oh crap, Jack's going to kill me isn't he" says Daniel looking at Caitlyn's reaction. "No he's not, don't be so paranoid Daniel" says Cat. "It'll be ok, you'll be surprised by what he has to say, really Daniel, you worry too much" says Cat. "Ok I'll take your word for it" says Daniel half smiling. "Daniel did you really mean what you said earlier when everyone was around, are you happy we're having a baby, do you really love me or..." says Cat.

"Or what" says Daniel. And adds "No I meant it, I do want to have a baby, this, our baby, very happy, was just in shock that's all it was". "Honey, Cat... I do love you, I've always loved you since the day we met, I've wanted to say it before" says Daniel. "I love you Daniel more than I've...ever loved..." says Caitlyn. "Ever loved Sean?" says Daniel. "Yes, love you more than Sean" says Cat.

"So I won't have to compete with a ghost will I" says Daniel. "No, why would you ask me that" says Cat "Well ...he was your first...love?...and he did give you Sara" says Daniel. "Yes he was my first love, and I'll always love him especially because he gave me such a wonderful Daughter, but he's in a coma and there's no chance of him ever waking up...I let him go long ago...he'll never come between us, sure he and I share a child, but Daniel we're going to be sharing a child together too" says Cat

"Besides I'm the one who's competing against a ghost, as in your ex-wife" says Cat. "I know Cat...I'll always love her, it's not like I divorced her, she was taken away, then we were reunited only she was a Gould's wife carrying his son, I don't know which hurt more her being some Gould's wife or her carrying someone else's child" says Daniel

"Even though part of me will always wonder what could've been, I've had the chance to see her one more time before she died and...I have come to terms with it all and have moved on. I'd like to think I moved on to a better future now that you're in my life and now that we're having a baby" says Daniel

"I understand more than you realize Daniel, I have things...issues from my past, but I promise it won't come between us and our future together" says Cat. "What ever you want our future to be, it will happen, it's up to us and not anyone else" says Cat "Speaking of the future, are you thinking of a wedding in the near future or?" says Daniel. "Or what" says Cat smiling and adds "Well...I know you love me and I love you. We're having a baby which makes us instant family, all that's missing isn't necessary a wedding, but perhaps you're looking more for a wedding in the near future more than I am. I guess it's just not really something I've considered attempting again, but it's a possibility at some point in the future that it could happen" says Cat

"I've been engaged and that didn't work out, I've been married briefly (like on a dare) and that didn't work out, I'm not saying never, just not now" says Cat "Well I've been married once and it may have last longer than yours but even though I've loved her a long time hoping we'd get back together. And at some point I did think it could've been possible it would happen. But then I realized it was over and I moved on, and I know that it's possible I could consider marrying again to the right woman, I'm thinking sometime in the future it could happen with us, because that right woman I see is you Cat ." Says Daniel

"Daniel...are you asking me to...marry you" says Cat adding "Are you asking because you think you should make me an honest woman or because you want to marry me cause time have changed and men and woman have children without being married all the time it's perfectly normal to be a family without the marriage thing" says Cat. "Daniel don't ask me if your planning the first, consider why you're doing it first before you go to that point, before you ask me that question" says Cat

"Cat...I'm not asking because you're carrying my child, perhaps to me it's saying I want to be the only man in your life, now and in the future, I'm hoping it will be a long future together" says Daniel adding "Besides what's wrong with marrying me". "Nothing Daniel...it's just that...you may be ready to marry again, I'm not sure I am. I know by me carrying your child doesn't slow our relationship down, but we can hold off on a wedding, I'm not saying I don't want to marry you, because I do, I'm just not ready for that whole his and her family wedding down the isle thing just yet" says Cat

"I realize in the last few months we've moved fast in our relationship and while I'm happy to share a child with you, I was hoping to just relax and cherish every moment we have together before the baby comes and Sara needs time to get used to you being in our lives too. Perhaps after the baby comes it will be a good time to bring up the wedding thing again. Until then can we just be two very happy expecting parents" says Cat.

"Ok Cat...but when the baby comes I'll still want to marry you like I do right now and I'm not going to give up hope that you'll want to have that wedding" says Daniel Just then Jack walks in and says "Oh Danny boy, got a minute...are you two finished your little talk with a silly grin on his face. "Aah yeah...we're finished" say Cat smiling as she kisses Daniel and walks out of the Infirmary.

"Jack?...what's up" says Daniel unsure what he's going to do or say to him. "Relax Danny boy... I'm not going to kill you...you can relax" says Jack knowing Daniel would be worried what e might do to him. "So Daniel what are your plans as towards my daughter and you...you haven't ask her to marry you did you" says Jack

"Umm...well cat and I have talked about it and I've told her I want to and she basically said No...well not yet anyways...she wants to wait" says Daniel. "Well normally I'd be happy for you Daniel but...I know my daughters going to be stubborn about this whole wedding thing, which I totally understand where's she's coming from...given her models weren't great in roles of marriage and her own not working out" says Jack "I know Jack, I'm hoping with time she'll change her mind" says Daniel

"Yeah...I also know you Daniel and I told you before you'll have to love her no matter what happens, I guess you just didn't think this would happen" says Jack "Yeah, but I'm glad she's having our kid even if I'd like it a whole lot better if we had more time together before we started having kids and then there's the whole issue of Sara... does she know about Caitlyn being pregnant?" says Daniel

"Yeah cat told her while you were out" says Jack "Daniel...I...I don't always say...as far as umm feelings and things go...but for what it's worth I'm glad Caitlyn's got you to love her...so I guess I'm saying...welcome to the family Daniel and when the time comes for her and you to have that wedding I'm there for you both...I mean it Daniel" says Jack

"Aah...thanks Jack...that means a lot to me" says Daniel. As Daniel feels better he gets up and Jack and he go back to the mess hall where everyone else is. "So Jack does this mean I can call you Dad" says Daniel with a big grin. "No, it doesn't mean that" says Jack. "So I guess gramps is out of the question too" says Daniel laughing behind Jack. Jack turns around gives Daniel a look and walks in the mess hall.

A few weeks later Caitlyn has her first ultra sound but Daniel's on a mission and doesn't get back on time; so Cat gets a video done of the ultra sound and shows it to Daniel when he gets back.

"Wow...and that's our baby...how can you tell what is what" says Daniel smiling. "See that...right there...that's the heart beat, can you hear it" says Cat. "Yes that I heard...and oh...I see a foot...cool" says Daniel grinning from ear to ear. "Awe that's so cute" says Samantha Carter. "Indeed" says Teal'c "Of course it's cute it's half of an O'Neill" says Jack smiling when he saw the video ultra sound of his latest grandchild. "And half a Jackson too" says Daniel smiling and hugging Cat while they share this special moment with the others.

Six months later ( Cat's eight months along) Daniel's on a mission with SG3, Teal'c is also with him. Sam is visiting the Tok'ra, and Jack's babysitting his grand daughter Sara while Cat finishes final paper work before going on maternity leave.

"Aaaaaaaaah...ooooooooooooow...what the...oh no...not now...the baby's coming and Daniels not here, no not now baby, don't come yet" says Caitlyn. "Colonel O'Neill to the infirmary...you're wanted in the infirmary" says the voice over the speakers. "What's up Doc?" says Jack. "Colonel it's Caitlyn she's going in labour" says Dr. Mackenzie.

"Oh God, not now, Daniel not here and he'll never forgive himself if he wasn't here to see the birth of his kid" says Jack. "Send SG7 to retrieve Dr. Jackson immediately." Says General Hammond. "Chevron seven encoded" Says the voice over the speakers. SG7 goes through the gate.

"aaaaaahhh...ooooooow...for the love of...Doc can't you give me something for the pain like they did when I had Sara...God it really hurts" says Caitlyn "It's ok Cat I'm here" say Jack holding her hand. "Where's Sara" says Cat "With a nurse, she's ok" says Jack. "Wait where's Daniel shouldn't he be back by now if SG7 has gone to get him." Says Cat

Just then her water breaks. "Yuck, I hate that part" says Jack. "It's going to get more gross when the baby come you know" says Cat. "I'm well aware of that, I've gone through it twice, once with your mother and once with Sara" says Jack "If you gonna stay and watch your next grandkid being born than you better be prepare yourself cause it's going to come quick and it won't be pretty, otherwise...there's the door" says Caitlyn snapping at Jack.

"Ok, ok, don't get in a huff...I'll stay till Danny boy gets here then you're all his" says Jack "Oooooo, aaaaaaah...hoo, hoo, Doo...C, it's com...ing , nooooow"says Cat Tears run down her face and legs up, Dr Mackenzie takes a look and says "yup it's coming.

Just as Cat pushes the baby comes out and then a sound coming from the infirmary door makes them all look behind them and they realize it's Dr. Jackson "Oh Caitlyn...I came as soon as I could, I will tell you later what took me so long, but I ...oh my ...it's a..." says Daniel It's a boy, congrats" says Dr. Mackenzie holding the newest member of the SGC.

Dr Mackenzie hands the baby over to Daniel and he sits down next to Cat holding their baby son and kisses Caitlyn and Cat blushes as she notices everyone watching. Suddenly she feels a sharp pain and says "Dr Mackenzie something going on... I think I'm ..." "What the..." says Jack as he sees more guck coming from Cat. "Dr. Mackenzie what's wrong" says Daniel concerned that Cat's in pain.

"It's ok, guys she's just going into a second labour" says Dr. Mackenzie as he points to the nurse in suggestion for Daniel to give his son to her so he can help Cat through the next baby coming. "Whoa, another baby...I thought it was only one" says Daniel. Cat agreed. "Way to go Danny boy" says Jack. Caitlyn looks at her father with a "You still here look".

"Ok I'm going, I've seen enough stuff, call me when it's over" says Jack. Jack walks over to the other side of the infirmary where his granddaughter and new grandson were. "Hey kiddo, what you think of your brother" says Jack. "He's ok, bigger than I thought he would be though" says Sara, smiling at her Granddad while he holds her baby brother.

"aaaaah...hoo...hoo...oooooooow...its coming...got to...push...now...Doc..." says Cat screaming as the baby comes. "Waaaaah" says the newest baby. "It's a...another boy" says Daniel smiling. "Ok let's give mom some rest" says Dr. Mackenzie. Daniel came over to where Jack was and said "So Jack what do you think about the twins".

"I think they both look like their mother" says Jack smiling as he holds his second grandson. "Except for the blue eyes...I think you're right" says Daniel holding his first born and he whispers to Sara "Your mom wants to see you sweetie". "Ok" says Sara smiling and running over to see her mom. "Hey sweetie, how are you doing with all of this excitement" says Caitlyn. "Its ok mom, they're really cute" says Sara.

"Well you know you're their big sister now so it's up to you to help watch over them right" says Cat. "Yeah, it's cool, can I show them for show n tell sometime Mom" says Sara. "Sure sweetie maybe in a few months though ok" says Cat. "Ok" says Sara. "Sara I'm going to rest for awhile, Daniel and your Granddad are in charge, ok, so maybe you can be a good girl for mom and maybe you can help Daniel with the boys' ok sweetie" says Cat.

"Ok, Mom, I will, I love you, see you when you wake up from your rest" says Sara and hugs her mother and kisses her. Caitlyn hugs and kisses her Daughter back smiling as she closes her eyes and falls asleep.