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Part 2, The Lie

---5½ months earlier---

--Lantash--

"It's the Tok'ra signal," says one of the technicians, who I believe is called Walter.

Samantha and I had been in the control room at the time by luck. She was showing me some of the addresses, and Narim and I told her what we knew about those planets.

"Open the iris," Samantha responds, as she is the most senior person there. She turns to me. "Do you wish to-"

"I'll stay," I answer, knowing she was asking if I would want to leave.

If you get annoyed, you can always throw me in control, Narim offers.

I chuckle lightly, acting as if I am not at all nervous. However I am greatly relieved when I see Jacob/Selmak, and only Jacob/Selmak, come through.

Samantha hurries down the steps. "Dad!"

I follow, though at a normal walking pace. "Jacob."

Jacob smiles. "How's life on earth?"

"Good. Samantha took me to a park. We fed ducks, but other birds stole the bread meant for the ducks. Next week, she wants to take me on something called a motorcycle."

Jacob chuckles, and then turns to his daughter. "Is there a place where I can talk to Lantash?"

"Uh, yeah, Dad. No one is using the briefing room right now."

His eyes glow as he turns to me. "Lantash, if you will."

I nod, and head for the briefing room. Selmak follows me, and Sam follows until we reach the briefing room.

I turn to Selmak as she closes the door, and wait for whatever she has to say. I am sure of what it is. The Tok'ra want my return. There is no other reason Selmak would return here to talk to me. I wonder how long we have left on earth, I think. A day? An hour? I hope we ha-

"I did not tell the Tok'ra you were still alive," Selmak says.

I must look surprised. I sure feel surprised. "What?"

"I gave them the entire mission report, but left out anything involving you."

A smile starts to form as the shock wears off. "Why?"

"Jacob and I heard you ask Samantha if you could stay on earth, and you made no sign of wanting to return to the Tok'ra."

I realize Selmak must still feel guilty for everything I went through. "Selmak, you didn't have to-"

"I chose to do this, Lantash. It is the only way Jacob and I can make up for abandoning you...for assuming you were dead. I hope someday you do return to us, but when you do, I want it to be when you want to."

I know Selmak could get into a lot of trouble if the Tok'ra learn she knew I was alive and lied about it. "Thank you."

---Back in Present---

--Narim--

"Lantash?"

I jump slightly. "Samantha." I smile. I love the sound of her voice. It makes me feel safe, which is why I used it for my house on Tollana.

You did what?

Never mind, Lantash.

She looks over my clothes. "Mission didn't turn out well?"

"We ran into some Jaffa."

Captain Garcia walks into the hallway. "Lantash, our briefing is in an hour. Good job." She leaves, and the rest of the team follow.

"You probably should go shower," Samantha says.

Do we smell? Lantash asks.

I don't know.

You are the one in control.

I am not going to smell myself, Lantash.

Samantha looks amused, though by now she was used to Lantash and I talking to each other. I start heading to the locker room, and she follows. She tells us about a new device she had found, and was hoping she could figure out what it was. On the same time, Lantash was telling me how great it would be if Samantha followed us into the locker room. I am having a hard time listening to both at once.

We reach the man's locker room, and to Lantash's disappointment, Samantha does not follow us in it.

You knew she wouldn't.

I knew, but a symbiote can dream, can't he?

I know often late at night, while I sleep, Lantash keeps the horrid memories away by watching television. Comments like these make me wonder, what on earth is he watching?

--

After the briefing room, O'Neill asks if we would like to go on another mission. I think he is still unsure how to treat us. Officially we are guests, but we've been helping on the base as much as we could. We've also been here longer than a normal guest would stay.

Feeling the need to help out, Lantash and I agree.

"Perhaps you can go on the mission to P9X-102."

"Is that not the planet SG-1 is going in two days?" Lantash asks.

"Yes, is that a problem?"

I am not sure if he is being sarcastic or sincere. I do know he was startled by Lantash suddenly being in control.

"No, just surprised," Lantash responds.

"SG-1 used to have four people, and now it has three. Both you and Narim have worked with everyone on the team before. You'll fit right in." He seems to smirk, and then leaves.

...He just assigned us to the mission, right? I ask.

Yes, I believe so.

--Lantash--

It's been two days since I was assigned to go to P9X-102...they have a most odd way of naming the planets. It's suppose to be another peaceful mission, but I'm not convinced until we get back, and it was peaceful.

I knock on the door to Samantha's office. It's not quite time to go yet.

"Come in."

I enter, and look around. "Samantha."

She smiles. "Lantash."

"Well, today's mission is only suppose to take about three hours."

She nods to confirm.

"Then the showering and briefing should take at most two hours."

"Yes," she says slowly, wondering what my point is.

"Afterwards, Samantha, would you like to have dinner?"

"Well, we've eaten dinner in-" She smiles. "Are you asking me out on a date?"

"It's been six months since we asked if you would consider dating us. If you need more time I understand."

"Yes, I would love to have dinner with you." She is still smiling.

I smile in return.

She moves closer, but then stops. "Oh-Daniel!" she says in surprise.

Figuring it out, I turn and see Daniel in the doorway. He looks slightly uncomfortable. "Sorry, I was just, uh well." He clears his throat. "Perhaps, I should..." he gestures out the door.

"No need, Daniel," I say. "I need to leave and get ready for the mission." I head out.

--Daniel--

I knew they liked each other, but I admit I'm surprised. I smile towards Sam. "Your first date since Pete."

"Uh, yeah, it is. Kind of knew it would be him. We just needed more time."

"Well, that's great Sam." I knew Lantash and Narim both cared for her, perhaps even loved her. She had kept quiet about how she felt about them but I knew how much it hurt her to lose them.

Teal'c walked in, and heard the last thing I said. I could see he was curious, but was too polite to ask what I meant. "Sam has a date," I offer.

"With whom is she currently in relations with?"

"Narim and Lantash," Sam answers.

The look on Teal'c shows he approves. "Lantash and Narim are great warriors in the battle against the Goa'uld."

"Thank you, Teal'c." She checks the time."It's about time to head off."

To be continued...