Chapter 14

Daniel returned a few minutes later, fumbling with a large stack of CDs.

-I uh, I didn't know what you'd like so, uh, I brought several for you to choose from.

Jack smiled absently.

-That's great Danny. Keep up the good work.

-Thanks...what?

Jonas looked at Jack anxiously.

-Are you feeling all right, Colonel?

-Yeah, I'm uh...I'm fine. I think I just need a break.

-A break?

Jack nodded emphatically.

-Yeah, yeah a break. That's it. We've been working all day. Let's go get something to eat.

Jonas grinned. He had been wondering when they were going to eat.

-Great. But, uh, what do we do with all our stuff?

-Danny will guard it for us, won't ya Danny?

Daniel looked up from picking up the CDs he had dropped a moment earlier.

-What? Why don't I get a break?

Jack sighed.

-Because you just started, that's why. Continue with the doors while we're gone, and don't let anybody touch any of the stuff. Oh, and feel free to put on a CD. We'll bring you back a glass of water.

-A...a glass of water?!

-Yeah, you need to stay hydrated.

-But...

-See ya in a bit. Have fun.

With that, he and Jonas set off for the commissary, leaving Daniel very confused and very angry with Teal'c, Sam and General Hammond.

Jack and Jonas arrived in the commissary and set about making up for the fact that they hadn't eaten all day. Jonas grabbed a massive cheeseburger, a slice of cherry pie and a coke, while Jack preferred to eat light with a bowl of plain vanilla ice cream, pumpkin pie, a couple of Twinkies and a brownie. As an afterthought, Jack added a cup of green Jello to his tray and one to Jonas' as well. Jonas frowned in confusion.

-What's with the Jello?

-To keep up your strength. Normally I prefer the blue variety, but I've found that the green provides and extra boost of energy.

Jonas raised an eyebrow in surprise.

-Really?

-Yeah, it practically saved Teal'c's life one time. He just loves the stuff.

-Huh.

Cautiously Jonas took a bite and was presently surprised by its taste.

-It reminds me of s...

He was interrupted by the sound of the alarm klaxon going off.

"Colonel O'Neill to the gate room!! Colonel O'Neill, report to the gate room immediately!!"

Jack sighed and took a quick bite of his pie.

-I guess our break will have to wait.