Next Full Moon, One Month Later
Jacob stood outside in the snow with his hands stuffed into the pockets of his thick jacket. The doorbell rang inside Sam's house, momentarily distracting him from his thoughts. He knew it wasn't whom he was waiting for; otherwise he would have immediately gone inside. As if to confirm what he already knew, the sound of Colonel O'Neill's voice, along with Daniel's and Teal'c's could be heard.
Going in to greet them would be the polite thing to do. Only Jacob didn't feel like it. The moon was huge and so bright in the night sky. He was held captive by it. Although he and Selmak had been cured one month ago to the day, Jacob still had the yearning to run wild and free through the trees. That experience had been one of the most exhilarating of his life, second only to flying and the birth of his kids. As a werewolf, he was bigger and stronger. When his size and strength was combined with Selmak's ability to boost his adrenaline levels, Jacob had been able to run so fast that it was almost felt like he was flying.
He loved flying and that part of him missed being a werewolf. Selmak really missed it too because she loved having more room in his head to stretch out, not to mention having super healing abilities. Every so often, since they were cured, he would hear her grumbling about how cramped she was due to the lack of space. But like him, she too wouldn't trade their experiences since the last full moon. Neither wanted to give up a wonderful thing.
After Jacob and Selmak had been cured they were able to spend a few days with Janet and Cassie. Mainly it was to introduce him to Cassie and test how she felt about her mother possibly dating Jacob; if she wouldn't accept him there would either be no relationship or at best, a rather limited relationship with Janet. Jacob never wanted the girl to feel uncomfortable around him or about his relationship with her mother. It would have been hard, but if it had been necessary, he would have backed off to give the girl time to adjust to him being a part of her mother's life.
Only to Jacob's surprise, the girl accepted him. She even shocked the hell out of him by asking him what his symbiote's name was. Janet and Sam had completely forgotten to tell him that Cassie could sense Selmak's presence. Or so he thought. When Jacob saw the two women giggling, he realized they deliberately withheld that little detail about the girl. Selmak was absolutely overjoyed about the whole idea. In addition, Cassie seemed to be excited, almost eager, about him dating her mother. He was a little curious as to why, until he had accidentally heard Cassie telling Janet that she was thrilled about the possibility of becoming Sam's sister.
The idea didn't startle Jacob as much as he thought it should have. The very idea of getting married, for a second time never really crossed his mind since his wife, Allison, had died. Of course, he never believed he would ever be that deeply in love again…not ever. Only he was very much in love with Janet. The only problem was he lived on another world from her; taking the meaning of a long distance relationship to a whole new level.
So, when Jacob and Selmak had to return to the Tok'ra for a couple of weeks, it had been a blessing in disguise. It really forced Jacob to do a lot of thinking. So much, that Selmak had been in control the entire time they were in the Tok'ra tunnels, especially during the High Council meetings. The Council didn't really like to hear from Jacob too much anyway, they tolerated him only because of Selmak. His mouth had a bad habit of irritating the Council and Selmak was always more diplomatic.
By the time he and Selmak had returned to Earth, Jacob finally reached a decision. During the Thanksgiving weekend in San Diego he had enlisted the help of his son, Mark. Mark had been more than happy to help his father out. Their time together had given the two men the chance to talk with each other, as father and son. Something they really hadn't done since Allison died.
Jacob wanted to explain to Mark exactly what Janet meant to him and that he still loved Allison. Much to Jacob's relief, Mark had completely understood that his father's love for Janet was different than the love for his mother. And Mark had even pointed out the fact that the human heart had an enormous capacity to love and endure love.
With a long sigh, Jacob slowly pulled his hand out of his pocket and looked at the object that represented his love for Janet. A symbol of the commitment he was more than willing to take. A commitment he hoped Janet would share with him. The moonlight made it sparkle as it rested in the palm of his hand. He smiled.
'Jacob, I don't think I'll ever understand why the people on your planet place such a high value on such objects. You both have already spoken of you affections to each other. Why do you need the ring?'
'It's just an Earth custom. Its one way of showing how much I care for her.'
'Jacob…you've already showed her how much you care…repeatedly!'
'That's only one way of communicating you little nymph! The ring is a representation of the next step in the relationship!'
'Oh really, I thought it was just another way to get Janet to have more sex with you!'
'You're such a romantic Selmak,' he said sarcastically. 'Really, I wonder what your idea of foreplay is?'
'What's foreplay?' she asked giggling. 'Oh wait…I got it. That when you have two symbiotes and two hosts…fourplay!'
'Selmak!'
'Jacob, seriously, all I'm saying, is according to Tok'ra customs…or the call of the wild, Janet is already your mate. However, I do understand that this is important to you. Therefore it is important to me.'
'Thank you Selmak. That means a lot to me.'
'You're welcome. However there is one thing, I don't understand why you're so nervous about it.'
'Nervous? I am not nervous.'
'Jacob…'
"Dad!"
Jacob quickly closed his fingers around the ring and jammed his hand back into his pocket.
"Dad, are you coming back in? Janet and Cassie will be here soon," Sam spoke, coming to his side.
He glanced at her quickly, giving her an awkward smile, "Sure…in a little while."
"Dad, are you ok? You look nervous about something, and you've been acting kind of squirrelly since we got back from San Diego."
"Really? I look that nervous?" he asked nervously.
"Yes, you do," she smiled folding her arms across her chest.
'See! I told you!'
'Quiet Selmak!'
'For crying out loud…just show her Jacob! She has a right to know. Mark already knows, why not Samantha. It will make you feel better!'
'You're right…as always,' he sighed.
"Dad?"
"Sam, there's something I have to tell you," he said, and then cleared his throat before showing her the ring.
Sam gasped picking up the ring.
"Do you think she'll like it?" he asked eagerly awaiting her reply.
"Dad…it's beautiful, of course…she'll love it!" she smiled handing it back to him.
'Well, if Janet's response is anything like Samantha's you have nothing to worry about!'
'Selmak…quiet!'
"I guess the real question is, will she say yes?" he sighed holding the ring up with his fingers.
"Are you really that serious about Janet?"
'Why do think he's having sex with her…repeatedly!' Selmak commented.
Jacob smacked the back of his neck.
'Ow! That fucking hurt Jacob! You're so mean to me! I'm going to report you to the High Council!'
'Selmak quit your sniveling! I didn't hit you that hard. It hurt me more than anything, it's my skin that stings! Besides, the High Council is looking for any excuse to remove you from me…do you really want that?'
'No,' she said softly.
"Dad?"
"Sorry, I felt something annoying me on the back of my neck. To answer your question, yes. I am very serious about Janet," he smiled carefully placing the ring in his pants pocket.
"So, that's what Mark and you were doing the day after Thanksgiving," she smiled.
"Well…I needed help in picking out a ring. I asked Mark because…because the relationship between him and I had been extremely rocky ever since your mother died. I wanted the chance to explain to him how important Janet is to me. And to let him know I still love his mother and always will."
"I had always afraid to get too involved with a woman when you and your brother were kids. I thought that a new woman in my life would push you both even further away than you already were. But I never stopped loving your mother. In fact, it took me years before I actually went out on a date with a woman. Even then it was mostly for companionship, I was…lonely. But no relationship was ever as serious as the one I had with your mother…not until Janet."
"Dad, you don't have a thing to worry about. Janet will say yes," Sam said throwing her arms around him. "She and I had a long talk after you went back to the Tok'ra. I've never seen her so happy. Cassie too. They really enjoyed the time that you were able to spend with them."
"I hated having to leave them. I missed them both when I was away. Even when you and I were in San Diego."
"Really…dad…you missed them that much! I didn't notice," Sam said sarcastically. "You only talked to them both everyday, a couple of times a day, during the entire Thanksgiving weekend!"
Jacob smiled sheepishly and shrugged his shoulders.
"I would hate to see your cell phone bill," she added.
"I have rollover minutes. Since I'm not on Earth that often, they've added up!" he said making Sam laugh. "Besides, I'm a two star General, I can afford it."
Jacob smiled watching his daughter laugh even harder. She looked and sounded like her mother when she laughed. He sighed, gently taking her hand in his.
"Honestly Sam…are you ok with the idea of me marrying your best friend?"
"Dad, I'm fine. I'm happy for the two of you," she said, then asked with a smirk on her face, "I do have just one question?"
"Shoot!"
"When do Mark and I get a baby brother or sister?"
"Oh…God Sam…don't scare me like that!" he said clutching his chest.
"Oh, come on Jacob! We're all waiting for a little Jake junior!" Jack's voice sounded from the doorway.
"How long have you been standing there?" Jacob asked with his hand on his hips, feigning anger.
"Long enough. Come inside, I'm freezing my ass off! We brought pizza and movies! I'm sure Daniel and Teal'c would love to help you plan the wedding! Carter and I can work on baby names for you!"
"You know Jack, you're a nice guy," Jacob said making Jack smile, then he added, "when you keep your trap shut."
"So…I guess this means I won't be getting that Christmas Card?" Jack asked anxiously.
Jacob glared at him for a long moment, then smiled patting him on the shoulder.
"So you do like me!" Jack said excitedly.
"Yes, Jack…but just so you know…you lay one hand on my daughter, I swear you'll regret it. I may not be able to change into a werewolf anymore, but I can still growl and make you shit your pants whenever I want! And there is no way in hell I'm letting you name one of my kids!"
"For the record Jacob…I never shit my pants that day!"
"Maybe…but I'm sure you checked your briefs just to be sure," Jacob snorted heading into the house.
After a quick greeting between Daniel and Teal'c, Jacob headed into his bedroom. He picked up his small travel bag and double checked that he had everything required for the next few days. He didn't need much. He hadn't seen Janet in three weeks and planned on spending most of the next few days with her…in bed.
During those few days after he was cured, there had been little time for intimacies between him and Janet. He was rarely alone with her because of Cassie. But that was fine with Jacob. He enjoyed the three of them being together; it was kind of like a family. Only he wasn't comfortable enough to stay overnight, even after Janet insisted it was ok. He didn't wanted to put that kind of pressure on Cassie; it was on thing that her mother was seeing a man and quite another if he was living in the same house or sharing her mother's bedroom. There had been a few private moments of passionate kissing and affectionate groping at the door of his car. Each night, Jacob saw that Janet was a little frustrated when he had to leave for the evening. He could even swear Selmak was too but couldn't be certain.
So Jacob had planned an evening just for him and Janet, arranging for Cassie to spend the night at Sam's house. Only a call had come in, when the two of them barely sat down to dinner at the restaurant. The Tok'ra recalled Jacob, or more accurately Selmak, for an important matter. They had to leave dinner and cut their visit short. Again, Jacob could see Janet disappointed. He was too.
During the drive to the SGC Janet had remained extremely quiet. Jacob hadn't been sure if she was angry or not that he had to suddenly leave. He was even afraid to say anything to her, unsure of her response. Not until she had suddenly pulled the car into a secluded area, did he finally open his mouth to speak. Only her response had totally surprised him. The moment the car was shut off and they were in the dark, Jacob felt her hand undoing his pants and her lips pressing hard against his.
'Oh well, we had only been three hours late,' Jacob smiled at the thought.
'Yes, but you left it up to me to explain to the Council why we were late!' Selmak snapped.
'I'm sorry. I couldn't deny Janet. And the message said it was an important matter, not an urgent one. Which meant, there was time. And, I don't recall you complaining at the time! I believe your exact words were…'
'Shut up Jacob!'
The doorbell rang making Jacob's heart speed up for a few beats and he suddenly felt his stomach flutter. He was much more nervous than he first thought. But he was excited too. He really did just miss seeing both Janet and Cassie. Grabbing his bag, he took one last look in the mirror.
'You look so different without your scar,' Selmak told him. 'Am I in the wrong host?'
'Selmak!'
'Yes, I'm in the right host…same grouch I've come to know!'
Jacob sighed.
'Let me tell you, I don't miss having so much gray hair! At least that won't be coming back anytime soon!'
"Jacob! Your girlfriend's here!" Jack shouted so loud that the whole neighborhood could probably hear.
Jacob just chuckled and shook his head. Distracted from his nervousness for a brief moment.
'You better hurry Jacob, before Jack spills the beans about you asking Janet the big question! And try to relax…you're making me nervous.'
He took a deep breath and tried to relax as Selmak suggested. Only it didn't help. While his outward appearance seemed calm, on the inside he was a mess and Selmak wasn't helping. Normally, she would make a few chemical adjustments to calm him. But for some reason she chose not to help him…unless she was nervous too.
"Hi Jacob!" Cassie smiled hurrying to him the moment he arrived in the living room.
"Hey kid," he said dropping his bag and giving her big a hug. "How are you doing?"
"I'm fine…mom really missed you!"
"Cassie!" Janet cried out.
"Well, I missed her too…and you," he smiled patting her head.
"Yeah, I missed you too!" she said quickly then ran off. "Cool pizza! Mom can I have some?"
"Yeah, come on mom! Let the kid have some pizza!" Jack scoffed who was acting like a big kid himself. "If fact, why don't you and Jake stay for pizza and movies. I got these movies for you Jacob…you'll love them."
"The Wolfman, American Werewolf in London…The Howling?" Sam read out loud while Jacob tried to suppress a smiled at the glare Janet was giving Jack for calling her 'mom'.
"I don't think those movies are appropriate for Cassie," Jacob warned in a concerned fatherly tone.
Sam smiled. "I have some that are appropriate. So you and Janet don't have anything to worry about."
"It's ok Jacob," Janet smiled slipping her hand into his. "I trust Sam."
"Yeah, but I'm her father. I know better!" he whispered in Janet's ear.
"I heard that dad," Sam grinned.
Janet's hand squeezed his hard and she gave him a look, which he completely understood. He nodded with a smile quickly kissing her cheek.
"Well, we should be going," he announced, picking his bag up.
"Where are you two love birds off to?" Jack asked.
"Jack, I don't think it's any of our business," Daniel protested.
"Just curious…where ever it is, I'm sure they'll be spending many hours…"
"Jack…" Jacob warned, nodding towards Cassie, and flashing his teeth for show as if he was going to growl.
"Reading poetry!" Jack quickly added. "People do that when they're in love."
"I thought they had sex!" Cassie said loudly before taking a bite of pizza.
"What?" Jacob questioned in total shock.
"I learned it in human development class!"
"Human what?" Jack and Jacob asked at the same time.
With that said, Janet quickly ushered Jacob out the door after they said their good-byes. The whole time he could hear Selmak laughing her little tail off in his head. Only he couldn't tell if she was laughing at what Cassie said or how Janet was pushing him around. All he knew was that Janet was suddenly kissing him before they even reached her car.
"What's wrong?" she asked after she finally released her hold on him.
"Nothing! I just can't believe what I just heard Cassie say!" he exclaimed scratching the back of his head.
"Jacob, times have changed since you were in school…hell even when I was in school!"
"If you say so."
"Jacob…"
Jacob kissed Janet before she finished what she was saying. At the same time, his hands explored her until he found what he was looking for, in the front pocket of her jeans.
"Hey!" she exclaimed reaching for her keys.
"No…I'll drive," he smiled holding the keys behind his back. " Where I'm taking you is a surprise!"
"Very well," she said narrowing her eyes at him then quickly poked him in the ribs.
"Janet!" he laughed in protest trying to avoid her hands from tickling him.
The move caused him to lose his balance and he fell backwards onto the snow covered ground. Lying there, Jacob watched as Janet laughed at him. Then he quickly yanked her down on top of him and kissed her hard.
"Hey! Don't make me get the hose out on you two!" Jack shouted from the door.
"Yeah…get a room!" Sam added giggling.
Jacob turned and glared at both of them while he and Janet rose to their feet.
"I think we've entertainment them enough, Jacob."
"You're right," he smiled pulling her towards the car.
Jacob quickly opened the passenger door for her, helping her in before hurrying around to the other side. After tossing his bag over his shoulder onto the back seat, he paused and smiled.
"What?"
"I was just remember the last time I was in your car," he smiled. "I never realized how roomy the backseat was until that night!"
Before she could respond he kissed her long and deeply. His fingers slowly brushed her cheek when he pulled away.
"We better get going," he sighed inserting the key and starting the car.
"Excellent idea!"
They remained quiet as he drove through the city and onto the highway. Even Selmak was being quiet…for once. Truth was Jacob was afraid to say too much, fearing Janet would detect his nervousness. So, he focused on the music playing softly on the radio while he drove, hoping it would relax him. After a while, Jacob felt her gaze so he turned to see her smiling at him.
"You had your hair cut," he spoke, softly touching the back of her neck. "It looks lovely."
"Thank you for noticing," she sighed as his fingers combed through her short hair. "How was San Diego?"
"Wonderful. Mark's bringing the family up next month for Christmas. It will be the first time in a long time the Carter Clan was together for Christmas. Actually, it will be the first time, with the grandkids."
"So, you're coming back for the Holidays?" she asked while trying not to sound too eager.
"Janet my love, I'm not going back to the Tok'ra until next year. I'm on vacation! Selmak hasn't had a vacation in centuries. Plus, she's never experienced Earth holiday traditions; she's looking forward to them. I want to spend as much time with you and Cassie before I go back too. Is that alright?"
"Of course it is. Where exactly are we going?"
"It's a surprise. And we won't be disturbed. I registered us under a false name. And no one knows where we're going!"
"What about the cell phone you're required to carry in case of an interplanetary emergency?"
"Sitting on the kitchen table at Sam's house," he smiled. "I have mine…but it's turned off. Yours?"
"In my bag…I turned it off too."
An unanticipated hand slide onto his thigh. It caused the car to lurch forward briefly when his foot accidentally pressed hard onto the gas pedal. Jacob turned to see Janet's face, her sweet smile melted into an evil grin.
"You seem tense," she grinned.
"I'm not tense," he said nervously gripping the steering wheel with both hands tightly.
Jacob's eyes narrowed as he focused on the rode. His mind, absorbing the song playing on the radio. He recognized the song and tried to concentrate on the words. Anything to keep the car steady on the road while Janet's hand was wandering.
I can't stop this feeling, deep inside of me.
Girl you just don't realize what you do to me.
When you hold me in your arms so tight.
You let me know, everything's alright.
I, I'm hooked on a feeling.
High on believing that you're in love with me!
Quickly glancing down, he noticed the speedometer was five miles faster than the speed limit and climbing as his pant zipper was slowly coming down.
'Maybe you should ask her now,' Selmak suggested.
'Take a nap Selmak!'
'It was just a suggested. She seems to be in a good mood…stay in your lane Jacob.'
'Oh God that feels good!'
'Jacob! Watch out for that TRUCK!'
Jacob jerked the wheel slightly moving the car back into the center lane.
'Thanks!' Jacob told Selmak while refocusing his attention on the road.
"Are you ok Jacob?" Janet asked.
"Fine!" he smiled quickly.
"How much longer until we get to where ever we're going?" she asked even as he felt her hand slip inside his pants.
"Twenty minutes," he answered after he cleared his throat.
'Selmak…'
'Yes, Jacob?'
'Take a long nap!'
Looking down at the speedometer again, Jacob pushed the speed up making Janet laugh.
"Now how long?"
"Ten minutes!" he replied making Janet laugh even harder.
"Should I stop?"
"Might be a good idea. I want us to get there in one piece!"
"Ok, I'll behave," she smiled fixing his zipper. "For now!"
Jacob smiled then turned the radio off.
"Why did you do that?" she asked. "I liked that song."
"It was over anyway," he sighed glancing at her.
The sign showed the exit in three miles, so Jacob slowed the car and moved into the slow lane. With no traffic in front of him for miles he took a long look at Janet. She was looking forward and didn't notice him staring at her.
"Janet," he whispered making her turn to him.
Keeping an eye on the road, he gently touched her face and lips with his fingers.
"Lips are sweet as candy, the taste stays on my mind.
Girl you keep me thirsting for another cup of wine.
I got it bad for you girl, but I don't need a cure.
I'll just stay addicted and hope I can endure.
All the good love when we're all alone.
Keep it up girl, yeah you turn me on.
I, I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing that you're in love with me!"
"Jacob…I didn't know you can sing," she smiled kissing his hand. "From the way Selmak was acting, she made it sound like you couldn't sing at all."
"Actually, she can't sing…I think she's jealous because I can," he said exiting the highway.
"So…are you going to tell me where we're going now?"
"There," he pointed.
"I've heard of this place," she smiled. "Some suites have Jacuzzi hot tubs…"
"Big beds!" he interrupted.
"What?"
"Big beds! I'm sorry Janet, that bed you have is too small. There's barely enough room for us to lie together, let alone make love to each other. Don't worry, I got one of the suites with the hot tub and the big bed!"
"Funny, you weren't complaining when we did it in the back seat of my car."
"Honey, it doesn't matter where I make love to you," he smiled pulling the car into a parking space in front of a suite. "I'm just saying I prefer a big bed, so if I roll over I'm not dropping you on the floor."
"You did manage to keep me from falling completely off the bed," she said as he turned the car off.
"What kind of gentleman would I be if I did let you hit the floor?" he asked pulling the key to their room out of his pocket.
"You're right…a big bed it is," she smiled snatching he key from him then quickly got out of the car.
"Janet! The bags!" he called to her when she was already at the door of their suite.
"Later…get in here now!" she ordered pointing through the opened door.
"Yes ma'am!" he said saluting her.
"Double time it mister!" she snapped when he was slowly locking the car doors.
Jacob smiled, purposely taking his time. Only Janet was having none of it. She grabbed him by the front of his pants and yanked him into their room, quickly closing and locking the door. He didn't mind getting pushed around this way. In fact, he allowed her to push him across the room and onto the bed.
"So…are you going to rip my shirt off again?" he asked eagerly while she was taking one of his shoes off. "Because…I would be ok with that."
One shoe was quickly tossed aside, followed by the other shoe. Then his socks went in another direction.
"Can I start taking your clothes off now?" he asked sitting up.
He was roughly shoved back down. Janet gave him that evil grin of hers again as she straddled him.
"Ok…so, I'll just lay here…doing nothing then," he smiled watching her hand unzipping his jacket.
"Jacob," she whispered.
"Yes?"
"Be quiet," she ordered while she began unbuttoning his shirt.
"Sorry," he whispered. "I'm just a little excited."
"Yeah…I noticed!"
"I haven't seen you in three weeks"
"I know, Jacob! I missed you too! Now be quiet…or else!"
Jacob couldn't resist asking, "Or else what?"
Janet immediately started tickling his sides making him laugh uncontrollably. However, Jacob knew she would do just that. He found it a convenient way of slowly getting her out of her own clothes. And it would have worked if she weren't on to him.
"Ok! I give up!" he laughed hard. "I give up!"
Looking up at her, Jacob wondered if he should ask her. The only clothes still on him were his pants and the ring was still safely secured in the pocket. However, that idea was quickly laid to rest when his pants came off and were sent crash landing somewhere on the floor. No use following their trajectory, Janet quickly removing her clothes was far more tempting to watch.
'Oh, well. I'll ask her later…much…much later,' he thought to himself taking her in his arms.
They were only kissing as their passion died down. Selmak didn't see any harm in accessing Jacob's memories for the past several hours. She could easily do it without ever arousing his attention. It wouldn't be the first time she was awake during her host's pillow talk without him being aware of it either.
She learned that Jacob still had not asked Janet the big question. But Selmak wasn't worried. She also learned that all Jacob's nervous energy had been channeled into his lovemaking. Although, from his memories, she could see he had been close to asking the question on several occasions. There was the time on the bed except Janet foiled that plan by taking off his pants. Then there was the time in the jacuzzi tub when he was gently scrubbing her legs, only something else came up. Or the room service at three in the morning, only Jacob decided he wanted his dessert first.
But now that he was completely satiated, for the time being, Selmak knew Jacob was going to finally ask. Even as he was kissing Janet, his thoughts were pondering how to pose the question. Each scenario made Selmak want to scream at him: Just as the fucking question you idiot! Only she couldn't, then he would know she was awake. And she didn't want to miss the look on Janet's face when Jacob showed her the ring.
The ring wasn't too extravagant. Jacob didn't like Selmak's suggestion when she pointed out the huge rock diamond. He politely reminded her that he worked for the US Government and couldn't afford that kind of ring, even with his two star General salary. Mark had helped his father pick out a ring that was simple, yet eloquent. The band was solid gold. The diamond was small but masterfully cut and displayed so almost the entire diamond was exposed for one's viewing.
Jacob had been skeptical when he first examined the ring, thinking the diamond could easily be broken off. Only the gentleman behind the counter assured Jacob that it was hand crafted and would last long until his grandchildren had grandchildren of their own. If the gentleman had been as young as Mark, Jacob or Selmak wouldn't have believed him. Only this man was at most twenty years older than Jacob and had obviously lived life and love it too it's fullest, so Jacob handed over his Gold Card and bought the ring.
Selmak had been so excited then that she could barely contain herself. And now, she was equally bursting with anticipation. Only she refrained from whistling and cheering, or flapping her little flippers. And she watched quietly from the corner of her host's mind, making sure to keep all her thoughts to herself. She was not going to miss this…not for the world! Not for the universe!
"Penny for your thought?" Jacob asked looking down at Janet.
'Really Jacob, what kind of question is that? From the ear to ear grin, she's obviously very pleased,' Selmak thought.
Janet merely kept smiling up at Jacob while her finger gently traced his lips. He kissed her finger, and then her hand before his lips returned to hers not bothering to wait for her reply. It wasn't until he was enthusiastically kissing her neck that Janet suddenly started giggling.
"Alright! Start talking!" he demanded, yet Selmak could sense Jacob's playful smile.
"I'm sorry…" Janet laughed.
"Janet, it's difficult trying to make love to you when you're laughing."
"I'm sorry Jacob. I truly am. I'm just…giddy…I guess."
"Giddy. Making love makes you giddy."
"Considering that we're at it for hours every time we make love…"
"I'm confused…"
'Really, me too,' Selmak thought to herself. 'I don't see the problem. One would think she'd be happy with his stamina!'
Selmak nearly threw her flippers up in the air to express her bewilderment. Only she didn't because she wanted to hear the doctor's explanation.
"Jacob, I thought it was because you were a werewolf that you were able to make love to me repeatedly!"
'What?' Selmak questioned ready to take over Jacob's body in an instant if Janet continued her insults.
"Oh, I see. You're giddy because you realized…you had better be careful Janet. You're insulting Selmak. And she will find out about this conversation."
'Thank you Jacob!' Selmak smiled to herself, making a mental note to give Jacob hugs and kisses later. 'I'll still have to give Janet a lecture! Who does she think she's dealing with here?'
"Will? What's she doing now?"
"Meditating, sleeping…during intimate moments, she gives me my privacy. Then rouses when I call her."
'Yeah, Jake gets snippy enough if I peak when he's taking a pee!' Selmak commented to herself, wishing that she didn't have to be good for so long. 'Come on Jake…ask the question!'
"If she's sleeping…how are you…"
"Able to make love to you…repeatedly?" he asked, and there was a devilish smile on his face.
"Yes," she sighed as he started kissing her neck again.
'Jacob, really…let the woman catch her breath! You've been at it all night!'
"Maybe sleeping isn't the right term," he explained in between his kisses. "A more accurate description would be that our thoughts are disconnected. Then later our thoughts merge back together and she learns about everything that happened. It's kind of like blending only not as intense as that first time. But Selmak's able to take multitask to a whole new level, even when I'm making love to you. That's why I can make love to you over and over, never having to worry about getting you pregnant!"
'Oh crap…you had to bring up the fact that I'm a contraceptive! Thanks Jacob, a few less kisses for that comment. Plus, I might have to thwack you upside the brainstem, as I don't find that very romantic!'
Selmak almost couldn't believe Janet was responding to Jacob's affections…again!
'Wow, I guess Janet does! Woman, you put that damn pink bunny to shame. You're more like a naquadah power unit! And Jacob…well…you've been well trained! On a scale from one to ten, you're an eleven! Mental note to self: ok, he can have more hugs and kisses! He still may get a good thwack for the contraceptive comment.'
After a few more quick mental notes, Selmak allowed herself to be consumed by Jacob's sensations. She greatly enjoyed the state of euphoria that slowly built up reaching its climactic conclusion. Followed by a few tender sensations as her host's heart rate slowly began to return to normal.
'Ow…I hate it when you drop your head on the pillow like a lead weight!' she thought feeling Jacob had flopped onto his back. 'Really, sometimes I think you do it on purpose just to squish me!'
His eyes were closed. Selmak could hear his thoughts as Janet's hand slid across his chest and snuggled against him. The man really like his chest stroked.
'I wonder is that because he has more hair on his chest than his head?' she asked herself trying not to giggle too loud.
"Has she ever made a mistake?" Janet asked.
"Who?" Jacob asked opening his eyes and Selmak could see Janet was looking down at Jacob.
"Selmak, has she ever made a mistake?"
Selmak giggled to herself, 'As if!'
"Selmak…a mistake!" he laughed heartily tickling Selmak. "The day Selmak makes a mistake the whole universe would implode on itself! It will never happen! It's impossible!"
'Good boy! I've got you trained well into believing I never make mistakes! Extra Tok'ra treats for my lovable host! After all, I am the oldest and wisest of all the Tok'ra. Mistakes are not in my nature…I'm perfect! Modest too!'
"The universe isn't imploding Jacob," Janet said sitting up.
Selmak had to suppress a laugh. Like the universe could really implode!
"What?" her host continued.
"Unless, she did it on purpose."
"Did what?"
"Jacob…I'm pregnant."
'Oh shit! You had to tell him now? Oh…and he was in such a good mood! We were having sex, we were happy, we were having more sex, he was going to ask you to marry him then we would have a lot more sex…now…'
"Pregnant? Are you sure?" Jacob nervously asked.
'You heard her right…well, I better be ready. Any moment, the grouch will be back.'
"At least, I'm about ninety percent positive I'm going to have a baby."
Selmak mentally covered her head with her flippers and awaited the emotional bombardment.
"Only ninety percent?" he asked.
And Selmak was still waiting with her eyes tightly closed, pretending to be asleep.
"I didn't have time to get the lab results before we left. But I have all the symptoms and I used one of those over the counter pregnancy te…"
Selmak was perplexed. There was no yelling at her. No abusive name-calling. No four letter words in Jacob's language or her own. Selmak slowly opened her eyes and was surprised. Jacob was…he was actually excited! He was a little nervous too. But mainly he was really excited, he was kissing Janet's face telling her how happy he was. He even kissed Janet's belly making her giggle.
Selmak's normally gloomy, grouchy, pain in the ass host, was…bursting with joy. So much, that she couldn't help but be overwhelmed by it. So much, that she never dreamed it was possible for him to ever be this happy. And as he lay on his side propped on an elbow beside Janet, Selmak felt a huge grin on her host's face.
"Jacob, you don't think Selmak did this on purpose?" Janet asked as Jacob was gently caressing her belly.
"No, I know she didn't."
"May be she had a moment of weakness or was distracted!"
Jacob's laughed tickled her again.
"Selmak doesn't have moments of weakness!"
Selmak swallowed the lump in her throat. A Kleenex would have been nice to have at the moment.
"Jacob…where are you going?" Janet called.
"Just…hang on!" he replied quickly kissing her.
Selmak quietly watched as Jacob searched the clothes scattered on the floor.
'I know you're awake in there!' he said startling her as he picked up his pants. 'You don't have to be afraid…it's not your fault Janet got pregnant. I take full responsibility. That day I sensed Janet was a werewolf…I just lost control. It was unfair to put that pressure on you.'
Selmak's was flabbergasted. She was so sure he was going to be angry with her for Janet getting knocked up. But what he didn't realize is that Janet was already pregnant…or well, it was only a couple of days apart…he'll never know. And what he doesn't know won't hurt him…or her.
'Are you going to say something?'
'Jacob, I humbly except your apology!' she quickly said, perhaps a little too quickly and with too much sugar on it.
'Actually…congratulations is what came to mind,' he sighed but she could sense he was wondering why she accepted his apology so quickly.
'Jacob, your joy is my joy. If becoming a father again has made you this happy, then I'm proud to be a part of it. Just remember, it's Auntie Sel…I'm not a grandma despite of my age.'
'Deal,' he said pulling the ring out of his pants.
'You have nothing to fear now…except dirty diapers. I'll have to give you a few pointers!'
Jacob laughed out loud concealing the ring in his fist and climbing back under the covers.
"What's so funny?" Janet asked.
"Auntie Sel is going to give me pointers on changing diapers! Really, I'm a two star General. I've handled hell on this planet and others, I think I can manage to change a baby's diaper."
"Well, after that line of crap, I'm holding Auntie Sel to her word! Even if she has to clean the diaper herself!"
Selmak giggle.
"Seriously Janet…"
'Oh…make sure you're looking into her eyes. And hold her hand.'
'Any last minute pointers or can I just ask the question?'
'Right…sorry!'
"Janet, I arranged this little get together…well because…"
'Just ask the question silly!' Selmak shouted. "OR I WILL!'
'I AM!' he growled back.
"Jacob?"
"Sorry, Selmak's trying to give me pointers instead of letting me just ask the question."
"Question?" Janet asked, keeping her self covered with the sheet as she sat up.
"Janet, I love you," he said opening his hand before her.
Janet gasped. Tears formed in her eyes. Jacob was surprisingly calm. And Selmak held her breath as he finally asked the question.
"Janet Fraiser, will you do me the honor of being my wife?"
Selmak nearly sighed, it was almost perfect…though Jacob could have been a little more romantic. Some candlelight with soft violin music would have been nice. Or perhaps clothes, the couple could have at least had some form of clothing on. Oh well, perhaps where and how isn't as important as when. And Jacob did pick a wonderful moment to pose his question.
"Jacob!" Janet gasped covering her mouth.
Selmak giggle.
"Jacob…I don't know what to say?"
'What!'
'Selmak…shh!'
"Janet, if you'll have me as your husband, it's either yes…or..."
By the way Janet was kissing Jacob, Selmak knew the answer was yes. Janet's hand even trembled slightly as he slipped the ring on her finger.
"But…how are we going to make it work?" Janet asked as they snuggled in each other's arms.
"Shh, I thought I was the pessimist?" he countered.
"Jacob…"
"Janet, Selmak has a plan. I'll admit, it will have to take place a lot sooner than we wanted now because of the baby."
'I have a plan? What plan would that be Jacob?'
'Get working on it! I'm not going to make the same mistakes this time!'
"But…"
"Janet, don't worry," he smiled caressing her face. "I only want you to worry about taking care of our baby. I'm going to be here for you and the baby, no matter what. Understand?"
"Yes, General!"
They started kissing again. Which meant it was time for Selmak to do some meditating. The two vary rarely just kissed, it always led caressing then making love. The two sometimes didn't care where they were doing it as long as they were alone.
'I hope she only has one baby,' Selmak said to herself. 'He'll blame me for sure if she has a litter!'
'A litter!' Jacob exclaimed.
'Oops!' Selmak said, not realizing her thoughts were too loud.
'Oops? What do you mean? Oops? Selmak, is there something you're not telling me?' Jacob asked nervously.
"Jacob…"
"Janet…when do you get those test results?" he quickly asked.
"I can call anytime today…why?" she asked smiling up at him.
"Will you be able to tell…to tell how many babies we'll be having?"
"Of course…why?"
'Wolves can have up to six pups,' Selmak sniggered.
"Jacob?"
"Selmak, says wolves can have up to six pups," he swallowed nervously.
Selmak did her best to not laugh. The looks on their faces! They were terrified. However, Selmak did burst into a hearty laugh when Jacob grabbed the phone and made Janet call for her lab results!