Sorry it took sooooo long to update this story peeps, but I've went through a big diagnostic of where my whole writing for the fandom was going and for a time was considering breaking off from it all together. However a few new fics and healthy feedback, especially constant requests to finish this off, helped me at least get back into the game.Thankfully I can now say, last chapter up.
Time Warp
It was getting later into the evening and the drinks were still flowing, the crowd wasn't getting any smaller and the singers were beoming even more of a spectacle. Cassandra tried to stifle a yawn as it crept up on her, and caught her mother giving her a wry look as she brought her hand down from her open mouth.
"Tired sweetie?" Janet asked with a concerned tone.
"I'm fine Mom" replied Cassandra, not willing to give her mother an excuse to bring the evening to a early close.
By the look on Janets face, Cassie knew she wasn't buying the 'I'm fine' routine, but was thankful that Jack jumped in to her rescue.
"Actually we can't leave just yet ladies"
"Why not?" asked Sam, curiously, turning her attention from the man on stage slaughtering 'Dancing in the street' to the group.
"We just can't, not yet" replied Jack before doing a double take to Teal'c who was making a more intimate aquaintance with his new lady friend. Why didn't the woman just sit on his lap, she may have been more comfortable?
"It is getting late Jack...we should be leaving soon" added Janet above the applause as the guy finished on stage and made his exit.
"Aw Mom come on, a few more minutes" whined Cassandra
"Everyone can come back to the house for a night cap sweetie" replied Janet, giving her daughter a quick squeeze around the shoulders. "But we really should be going"
"A few more minutes won't hurt" interjected Jack with a certain insistence which caught the groups attention. Jack shrugged his shoulders to the questioning looks of the five pairs of eyes upon him, and picked up his half filled glass "I haven't finished my drink yet"
Sam kept her eyes on him and didn't miss the smile lining his lips before the glass hid it from them all. Jack had something up his sleeve she just wasn't sure what. Jack set his still un-empty glass to the table and smiled once more, eyeing her just as closely, completely aware she knew he was up to something and quite happy to let her wonder.
The drinks started to dwindle after a few more minutes, while another guy decided to murder 'Hot Stuff' whilst trying to do a Full Monty routine. Janet and Sam grinned at the antics of the guy, whilst Cassandra buried her head in her hands unwilling to watch the middle aged beauty strut his stuff, gyrating to the beat.
The crowd were unsure how well to applaud the singer as he finally came to a close, but gave him enough rowdiness to know he had been appreciated for his intentions of entertainment. Cassandra applauded loudly than the rest of the group, thankful he was stepping down. The announcer, who was obviously used to such antics especially this late into the proceedings, gave a small sinde comment and wwent straight into the next act.
"Ah, table seven once again"
Everyone stopped applauding and glanced at each other, wondering who was going to go up next. All eyes landed on Jack, his insitence on staying telling them he'd been waiting for his second request to go through. The group froze as the announcer continued.
"Seems this time it will be a group effort...please welcome up our time warpers everybody"
The crowd started with their already clapping, rowdy routine as Jack stood with a grin, pulling Sam to a stand beside him and pulling at Cassandra's chair.
"We're up kids"
"Jack...what are we..." stammered Sam as he propelled her forward into the crowd.
"Well how else were we going to end the evening...come on lets go...our audience awaits." He said, making sure they were being folowed, eyeing Daniel and Teal'c in particular. Janet and Cassandra seemed game to the challenge.
Daniel stood and glanced over at Teal'c who was being urged to go by his new found friend. Teal'c also stood, puzzled, and oblivious to the song they were about to sing. The spotlight still on the table and capturing his formidable form, brought a fresh roar of the crowd as they realised the 'too sexy' guy was getting on stage once more. Daniel was already making his way through the crowd, after Janet had paused and grabbed his hand, pulling him along. Cassandra had caught up with Jack and Sam and was making her way onto stage, were two more microphones were being set up.
"Hope you remember the moves Sam" whispered Jack as they awaited the others.
"Not a problem for me Jack" she replied with a soft smile "Will you be alright beinding your knees?"
"After our little workout a few minutes ago...not a problem" Jack grinned as a slight flush entered Sam's cheeks at the remark "Got pelvic thrusts down to a tee"
Sam jabbed him in the ribs at that remark and smothered a giggle as they were eventually joined by Daniel, Teal'c and Janet. Cassandra was bouncing up and down by the microphone in the middle.
"You know this one Cassie" asked Jack, as the music started
"Nope...but when did that matter?" replied Cassie with a wide beam as Janet stood beside her
"Oh your're in for some fun" said Janet, giving her a swift hug as the words started to flash up on the small screens set before them.
Jack voice set up the atmosphere of the song as he started talking into the microphone. The crowd were already livened up enough to join in from the start. Sam was quite impressed at how involved Jack seemed to get, surprised he threw himself completely into the art of...karaoke. She started to join in, along with the crowd, Janet and Daniel...who seemed to have thought 'to hell with it' and throw himself completely into the role also. Only Teal'c and Cassandra were silent at first, probably because they weren't sure of it. Cassandra was too busy watching people follow the moves.
It's just a jump to the leftAnd then a step to the rightWith your hands on your hipsYou bring your knees in tightBut it's the pelvic thrust that really drives you insaneLet's do the Time Warp again!
Jack was about to continue, alogn with Sam when a deep voice started to speak the words out to the crowd. They both looked over to see teal'c once more taking centre stage as live bait for the women to drool over. Even Daniel stood a little gobsmacked beside him as he spoke the words to the best of the music in complete control of the song and the crowd.
It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free meSo you can't see me, no not at allIn another dimension, with voyeuristic intentionWell-secluded, I see allWith a bit of a mind flipYou're there in the time slipAnd nothing can ever be the sameYou're spaced out on sensation, like you're under sedation
The others got over their initial shock to join in once more and this time, Cassandra joined in with the words and tried to follow Jaents wild flailing movements as she danced and got into the swing of the song
Let's do the Time Warp again!
On the last verse, although Teal'c had already stolen the show, through modest genius of being a crowd stealer, the whole group joined in, taking the crowd along with them. It was quite thrilling for all to watch a whoile crowd in front of you doing moves to a timeless classic all together as you sang in in front of them.
Let's do the Time Warp again!Let's do the time warp againLet' do the time warp again
The crowd were quite rambunctious in their applaud, as the song came to an end and they started to step down from the stage. The group returned to their table, with laughs and giggles all round, having enjoyed their brief moment on stage together.
"Oh mom that was so cool" giggled Cassandra as she sat in her seat.
"Mmm...yes very" agreed Janet, casting a glance over to Jack, who was grinning ear to ear as Sam nuzzled into his neck with as big a smile herself, before whispering something into his ear. "Nice surprise Jack"
"Great way to end an evening" agreed Daniel, slipping his fingers into Janets as she lay her hand on the table.
"Yeah, so cool" nodded Cassandra again leaning over the table and yawning once more, stifling it with a half risen hand, causing a few yawns all round at the table.
"I guess now we can call it an evening?" asked Janet with a look over to Jack, who gave a slight nod of his head, before standing.
"I'll go settle the bill" he said before heading toward the bar
Teal'c, whos friend had made an appearance and had an arm stretched about his shoudlers started to make his apologies to her, stating that they were leaving. She looked dissapointed, especially when he had no number to offer her as a consellation, however she was quite happy to escort him to the van. Janet, Cassandra and Daniel stayed at the table, not wanting to infringe, instead waiting for Sam and Jack to return.
"So Cassandra, we may be seeing a little less of you than we already do huh?" teased Daniel with a smile.
Cassie blushed and bent her head a little at the remark.
"I don't even know if he'll call" she replied, trying to brush off the comment
"Oh he'll call" replied Daniel
"Well at least it'll give you and mom some time alone together"
Cassadra looked back up and flashed Daniel a smile. Daniel and Janet looked at each, a smiliar flush arriving in their own cheeks that had appeared on Cassandra's, before the three burst into a fit of giggles.
"So I have your approval to ask your mom out on say a date?" pressed Daniel, grinning over to Jane as she squeezed his fingers a little too tightly as he spoke.
"Well it would be about time Daniel" replied Cassandra, before catching sight of Sam and Jack weaving back through the crowd. "Time to go I guess"
"I guess so kiddo" replied Jack, before sliding a arm around her shoulders and aiming for the bar door "Where's T?"
"He's waiting outside, his new girlfriend wanted to say bye"
"Yeah right" replied Jack dryly as they reached the exit "So enjoy your sweet sixteenth"
"Best birthday I ever had Jack" repied Cassandra as they stepped into the parking lot, followed by Sam, Daniel and her mother. Teal'c was standing by Jack's van, his lady friend having dissappeared. Sam slipped an arm thorugh Jacks free one as he walked toward the van, Daniel and Janet followed behind hand in hand.
They all paused as they reached the cars.
"The offer is still open if you all want to come over for that night cap" said Janet as they stood together.
"Actually think I'll call it a night" said Jack, checking his watch
"Yeah, think this evening has been enjoyable but tiring" piped in Sam
"OK" replied Janet, well aware that she herself was too tired to really want to play hostess into the wee hours of the morning and glancing aroud the group, she doubted they would last much longer anyways. "Guess we're calling it a night"
"And what a night it was" said Daniel "Enjoy yourself Cassie?"
"Loved it, thanks" replied Cassandra, before stifling another yawn.
"We better move before or I'll be too tired to drive" said Sam, stifling her own yawn. Jack pressed a soft kiss to her temple and she had to resist snuggling into the embrace, and nodded as he whispered 'call you later' before releasing her.
After a few quick hugs of goodbye they were loaded back into the cars. The evening had been a night of sweet success.
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