Knowing that the debriefing of sorts going on in the infirmary would be difficult for Jack and Sam, Jacob had offered to take CJ to the commissary for a bit to eat. It had taken a little work but Jacob had finally gotten CJ to warm up to him. After some trial and error Jacob had finally found something CJ would eat: Jell-O, go figure.
Curiosity winning out over fear, CJ slid out of his chair and went over to and climbed into Jacob's lap. The look on CJ's face told Jacob that he was trying to figure something out, Jacob may not have been around CJ for very long, but he would recognize that puzzled look as being identical to Jack's any where.
"What's up kiddo?" Jacob met CJ's gaze.
"Daddy says you have a snake in your head."
"Well yes in a way I do."
"Sweet, can I see it?"
"Uh...no afraid not, sorry."
"What about 'T' Daddy says he has one in his gut, can I see that one?"
"Teal'c? You'd have to ask him." Jacob smiled at the disappointed look that appeared on CJ's face, it was a mirror imagine of Sam's disappointed look.
It didn't take long for CJ to get over his disappointment and quickly start up his questioning again. "Why aren't there any trees her, or sun, or stars?"
"Because we're underground."
"Why?"
And so went the next hour, the two sat in the commissary, with CJ grilling his grandpa as well as annoying him by asking why, every other second. Jacob had forgotten what it was like having a five year old around.
When CJ started yawning Jacob figured it was time to head back to the infirmary and see what the others were up to. Entering the infirmary Jacob discovered it empty, except for Jack and Sam, who were both sound asleep. As soon as Jacob put CJ down, CJ quickly climbed up on the bed with his parents and was soon fast asleep as well.
The next day Jack and Sam got busy catching up on everything they'd missed while they were gone, as well as attended the official debriefing. Since they were busy and Jacob had, had to return to the Tok'ra CJ was stuck in the infirmary.
It wasn't long before CJ had completely terrorized the entire infirmary staff. By afternoon there was no doubt about Jack being CJ's father. Feeling sorry for Janet, Daniel had come up with an idea to hopefully keep CJ occupied. Running home Daniel soon returned with Shayla. On their way to the infirmary, they met up with Jack, who was planning to check on CJ really quick.
"Daddy!" CJ latched himself on to Jack's legs when he entered the infirmary.
"Hey Little Man. You're not causing any trouble are you?"
"Who me? Never." CJ tried unsuccessfully to put on an innocent face.
"Right any way, Daniel's got somebody he'd like you to meet."
Daniel stepped up with Shayla holding his hand. "CJ I'd like you to meet Shayla," looks at Shayla, "Honey this is CJ."
"Hi" Shayla gave a shy smile.
Shayla mesmerized CJ, he'd never seen somebody his size before. Feeling shy CJ slightly hid himself behind Jack.
"Oh sure now you develop shy side." Jack joked; he was finding it amusing to see his son this way. "Go on play, have fun."
Pushing CJ in front of him, Jack watched as Shayla grabbed CJ's hand and pulled him off to somewhere in the infirmary to play.
"So Daniel how long you think it'll be before they find themselves in trouble?"
"Well considering those two do take after us, not long."
"Yeah you're probably right...Well have fun I'm off to meet with Hammond.
"Enter." General Hammond called when he heard the knock on his office door. Seeing Jack poke his head in Hammond sat up straighter. "Colonel, come in, have a seat."
"You wanted to see me sir?" Jack sat down in the offered seat.
"Yes. Now I know this isn't something you're going to like, but I've spoken with the joint chiefs and after last night I'm inclined to agree. The joint chiefs want you and Major Carter to undergo psyche evaluations. I know how you hate shrinks, but you and Major Carter have both been through a lot these last few years..."
"You're right sir I don't like shrinks and normally I'd fighting this tooth and nail, but not this time. Sir you're right Sam and I have been through a lot and believe me one I say we both have our share of demons to face. I think talking to someone would do us both good."
"Colonel I really don't want to make this an order...wait you agree to this?"
"Yes sir, but on one condition: It's not Mackenzie."
"I don't think that should be a problem... Jack I appreciate you not fighting me on this one."
"No problem sir."
"Afterwards I want' you two to take some leave."
"Yes, sir."
"Dismissed."
After completing their psyche evaluations and taking a vacation, Jack once again found himself in Hammond's office.
"Colonel what are you doing here?" Hammond was slightly surprised to see Jack back on base so soon.
"I'm here to turn in my resignation sir." Jacked laid some papers on Hammonds desk.
"Colonel...Jack."
"Look George, I'm sure it's obvious that me and Sam have grown closer and even crossed a few lines. Nothing is going to keep us apart sir, Sam and I discussed it and decided it would be best if I retired that way Sam could stay with the SGC."
"Are you sure this is what you want Jack?"
"Yes sir. We love each other, hell we got married while we were on leave sir."
"You what?"
"Got married. So you see sir there's really no choice; either you except my resignation or court marshal us, and I know that's not something you want to do."
"Actually Jack there is another option. From the moment you and Sam stepped through that gate I knew you'd thrown the regs out the window, which is why I spoke with president, who agreed to waiver the regs for the both of you."
"So this means we can be together and neither of us has to retire?"
"Yes. Now get out of here, go home to your family. I expect to see you and Sam back here first thing Monday morning."
"Yes, sir." Jack left Hammond's office and quickly headed home to tell Sam the good news.