Chapter 30
Meanwhile, Jacob was anxiously awaiting his friends' call and wondering what could have come up...or gone wrong.
-When is mommy coming home?
Jacob, startled by the little voice, looked down at Brady and couldn't even forge a smile.
-I don't know, Brady. Soon I hope.
-Why did she resign?
-Well, I...how did you know that?
Brady laughed sweetly.
-I heard you and the general talking on the phone.
-You did did you?
-Mm-hmm.
-Well, Brady, you're a bright kid. And I guess you of all people
deserve to know what's going on...so I'm uh...I'm gonna tell you
everything I know...
Jack arrived outside Sam's lab, out of breath and unsure of himself. What was he doing here? Just what exactly did he think he was going to say that was going to change anything? He sighed heavily and turned back the way he had come. Maybe he would think better on a full stomach...
After sitting quietly at his desk for a few minutes, George decided that he had better call Jacob after all. Two heads were better than one, and his head sure wasn't going to be able to figure this all out on his own. He picked up the phone to call Jacob.
After sitting in the commissary for a few minutes stuffing his face with pie, Jack had to admit that he felt better. But, he still didn't know what to do. As he sat contemplating a fourth piece of pie, he was surprised to hear Jonas' voice, asking if he could join him. Jack reluctantly nodded his consent, not much in the mood to talk. Jonas on the other hand, was always in the mood to talk.
-How's the pie today?
Jack sighed at the interruption to his thoughts.
-I highly recommend the blueberry and the pumpkin, but the peach isn't too good.
-Really? The peach pie is always so good here.
-Yeah...go figure...look Jonas, I don't think I'm very good company right
now if that's what you're looking for.
-Oh that's fine. I completely understand. What with circumstances
being what they are, I can appreciate why you wouldn't want to discuss
things with an unbiased third party.
Jack groaned.
-Well, when you put it that way...all right. How do I get myself out of this mess?
Jonas smiled. He did so love giving advice. Especially when he knew just what to say.
-Ok, let me recap here before I way in. You're suing Sam for custody
of Brady, she resigned and so have you...
-I don't even want to know how you know all that...
Jonas ignored him and continued.
-I assume you're trying to get custody because you realized that you
love Brady and not because you wanted to start a war with Major
Carter...
Jack sighed impatiently.
-Yeah.
-Ok, so you love Brady...do you love her?
-What kind of question is that?!
Jonas grinned.
-Well, considering the fact that neither of you now work for the Air
Force, I'd say it's a pretty good one.
-Yeah, but she hates me...
-She does not hate you. She's just confused about your actions and
your feelings. You still haven't answered my question...
Jack groaned slightly.
-Ok, so yeah, maybe, kind of, a little...yes. Ok, yes, I...I love her.
Jonas nodded excitedly.
-There you go. Problem solved.
-What? I don't understand...
-I know, but you'll figure it out. I'm late for a sparring match with
Teal'c. So I guess I'll see you around.
-But...
His protest fell on deaf ears, as Jonas ran off to find Teal'c.
-Ok Jack...get this over with...
Once more he set off for Sam's lab.