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Chapter 16

Maria sits on Jack's couch her feet up; a blanket wrapped tightly around her a book in her hands. The Phone on the coffee table rings. Maria puts down her book and answers the phone. "O'Neill residence."

Jack's sarcastic voice speaks. "Hey beautiful."

"Jack." Her voice is happy and full of surprise. "What's up? Need me to come in?"

"Nope. We're going away for a few days. I don't know when we'll be back. It's Carter's dad."

"I understand Jack. It's your job." Her voice is slightly sad.

Jack understands her disappointment. "Daniel's calling Sha're now. I need you to wait until a Lieutenant comes by and then go pick her up. I want her to stay with you."

"I'll right. Jack be careful." Her heart goes out to Sam.

"Always. Stay away from public places alright?" He's concerned with her being alone.

"I will Jack. Go help Sam's dad." Maria smiles. "I love you."

"I love you too." Jack hangs up smiling.

Sha're opens the door, tears in her eyes. "Come in."

Maria walks into the living room. "They'll be alright." She hugs Sha're.

"Dan'iel said it was a rescue mission, and it wasn't a pleasant place." Her eyes are red, her hair is a mess.

"Jack didn't go that far with me. Sha're they've been in trouble before. They'll be fine. You'll just have to pray." Maria guides her friend to the couch.

Sha're nods. "I have never packed before."

"Well, I think you won't have any problems." Maria smiles.

Maria awakens with a scream. Her body is covered in sweat, some soaking into her night gown. She pants. "Jack!" She says softly.

Sha're runs into the room. "Maria what is wrong?" She stops.

Maria looks up, a creeping terror on her face. "Something's wrong. Jack!" She breaks out in tears.

Sha're sits down on the bed next to Maria and pulls her friend into her arms. "He will be okay."

Maria nods and cries on the other woman's shoulder. She's filled with a sinking feeling of fear.

Jack stands up and winces. He grips the wall of the Tel'tak. "God!" He starts to fall.

Daniel moves up and supports Jack. "Easy. That looks like it hurts."

"Ya think?" Jack turns to him. They start moving toward the front of the ship. "Hey Teal'c step on it!"

Daniel smiles. "Miss Maria?"

"Oh yeah. I'm worried about her. If something happened while we were gone…" His voice trails off.

"Jack she's with Sha're. If anyone came near them, Sha're would beat the guy up." Daniel grins.

"What!" Jack turns in surprise.

"I bought a baseball bat. I taught her how to use it." Daniel gives Jack a look of pride.

"Daniel!" Jack says.

Daniel laughs. "What? She needs to defend herself."

Maria runs into the infirmary, stops, searches for Jack and then runs right to him. "Jack!" She throws her arms around him. She sobs.

Jack wraps his arms around her grips her tightly. "Shhhhhhhh. It's alright. I'm fine."

She shakes her head. "I was so worried." She whispers into his shoulder.

"Ah, it's not so bad. I'm not going anywhere is long as I have you." He hugs her tighter. He looks up, he watches Daniel walk in with Sha're.

Daniel guides wife over to Sam and Jacob. He smiles. "Jacob, I'd like you to meet my wife."

Jacob looks up at the beautiful woman. "Hello. It nice to meet you."

Sha're nods. "Thank you for ridding me of the demon." She leans close to Daniel.

Sam smiles. "Sha're my father carries a Tok'ra." It was better to say it now than scare Sha're later.

Sha're nods. "Dan'iel said the Tok'ra helped me. He explained that …" She cuts off.

Daniel squeezes her. "It's alright. Selmac won't hurt you."

Jacob nods. "Danny's right, it's nice to see you looking happy."

Jack calls out from a cross the room. "Hey Dad! When the doc lets us out, want to have dinner at my place?"

Daniel pales. Sam laughs. Jacob nods. "I'd like that."

Maria sits up and wipes the tears from her eyes. "Sam, you better come help me cook. Jack says it's beneath him to peal potatoes." Everyone laughs.