Chapter 21
2 weeks later…
Jacob Carter stepped through the Stargate as the wormhole disengaged behind him. He smiled at his daughter, who was waiting for him at the bottom of the ramp.
-Hey Sam. Good to see you.
They embraced. Sam smiled.
-Good to see you too.
-So…what's up?
-You got the message?
Jacob nodded.
-Yah, and it was a little vague. Something about you adopting some kid and Mark and Sheila moving to Colorado Springs.
Sam laughed.
-You call that vague?
-Today yes. So??
-What do you want to know?
-Um…everything! About this kid….age, gender, name…
-5, boy, Brady.
-Brady.
Jacob said it hesitantly, testing out the sound of his new grandson's name for the first time.
-That's cute. So, where'd he come from?
-Um…off world.
Jacob stared at her in shock.
-He's an alien?!!? How fun! You know, you seem to have a thing for alien kids.
-I think everybody on this base does.
-Point. So…Mark and Sheila?
-Well, at first they wouldn't let me adopt Brady because I'm single and I uh…work a lot.
Jacob laughed as they walked into the hallway.
-That's an understatement
-Yah. So, I called Mark and Sheila and asked if there was any possible way they would consider moving. I figured they could watch Brady while I was off world. To my surprise he said they'd love to. His company wants to transfer him and there's an office in town so…they'll be here in a couple of days.
-Wow, that's fabulous!! Not only do I get another grandchild, now I can see the other two more often. But, you know Sam, this would have been a whole lot easier if you were married.
-Dad…
-I just met this great Tok'ra the other day. His name is Seclep. 31, tall, dark, handsome…
Sam groaned.
-Dad, I wish you'd stop trying to set me up with someone. Especially a Tok'ra.
-Yes well, I wouldn't have to if you know who would make a move already.
Sam blushed slightly.
-Dad, you were in the Air Force for how long??? You know the regs better than I do.
-That may be, but I also know that for all the creative ways you guys figure out to save the world you should be able to put your heads together and figure something out.
Sam sighed.
-Dad, this is not the place to be talking about this.
-Why? You think somebody's gonna hear us?
They walked around the corner and almost ran into Teal'c and Jonas. Teal'c raised an eyebrow. Jonas tired to keep from laughing. Jacob smiled.
-Hi guys.
Teal's nodded in acknowledgement. Jonas gave a little wave. Just then, Jack came running down the hall towards them.
-Hey dad, didn't expect to see you here so soon. How ya doing?
-Um, fine. Jack, what do you know about this kid Sam's adopting?
-Brady?? He's cute.
-Uh huh.
Jacob turned to Sam.
-So, where is the little guy?
-He's at Janet's house right now. He's uh…afraid of the base.
-Afraid of the base?
-Long story.
-Um, ok. Well, Let's go to Janet's then.
Sam nodded.
-Ok.
Jacob waved goodbye to Jack, Teal'c and Jonas.
-See you guys later.
With that Jacob and Sam turned and headed toward the lift.