Chapter 32The Breakfast Club

Jack met up with Sam, JJ, Daniel and Teal'c in the commissary. He grabbed himself a bowl of Froot Loops, some toast and coffee and joined his friends. JJ was already covered in scrambled eggs and was currently munching on a small piece of toast that Sam had given to him.

As soon as he sat down, Sam asked, "What did the General have to say?" She had been worried since Jack had left their suite, her mind conjuring up all sorts of scenarios; one of which included SG-1 being broken up and all due to a simple misunderstanding.

As if he could read her thoughts, Jack answered, "Nothing dire, Carter. Hammond just wanted an explanation of something he saw on the security cameras." He shot Daniel a look, as if daring him to say anything. When Daniel shrugged back at him, Jack continued. "I'll explain it all later. On a brighter note, General Hammond informed me that we would have a week of downtime once JJ goes back." He could have kicked himself as soon as he said it, for Sam's face clouded over and she refused to meet his gaze.

Sensing the tension, Daniel decided to change the subject. "So, what's the plan for today? Any more family members coming to visit, Sam?"

"God forbid," Jack muttered under his breath, glancing quickly at Sam to see if she had heard him.

If she did, she chose to ignore him as she turned to Daniel with a slight smile. "No family members, Daniel. I do have to get JJ's clothes back from the laundry facilities. I want to make sure everything's ready before…" she paused again, frowned, and then forced a smile on her face. "He sure does go through the clothes, don't you little man?"

JJ gurgled back in response, and then reached across the table for more of the Froot Loops that Jack had been handing him. Sam frowned when she saw what he was eating. "Sir, he shouldn't being eating Froot Loops. They're not the healthiest thing for him."

"What are you talking about Carter? They're fortified with eleven essential vitamins and minerals. Don't you ever read the back of the cereal boxes?"

Sam rolled her eyes. "Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. This cereal happens to contain about 15 grams of sugar per serving as well. I really don't think it's a good idea to give him all that sugar; especially at his age."

"Relax, Carter. I'm only giving him a little bit. Besides, he likes it, dontcha buddy?"

JJ slapped his hands on the table in answer, demanding more Froot Loops. Jack happily complied.

"I really think we should give him something a little healthier. I have a banana here. He loves those," Sam tried to convince Jack as she began to peel the banana.

At her mention of bananas, Jack made a face. "Absolutely no bananas, Carter! Not today."

"Why not, Sir?" she asked in confusion.

"Because, you weren't there to change his diaper yesterday after his morning nap. It was horrible," Jack wrinkled his nose as he remembered the smell. "His diaper was full. It looked…well, it looked a lot like Danny's oatmeal, there, just a different color."

Daniel made a look of utter disgust, put the spoon that had been near his mouth back into the bowl, and pushed it away. Giving Jack an exasperated look, he said, "Thanks a lot for that information, Jack. It really made my morning complete."

"What?" Jack looked around the table, taking in Daniel's look of disgust and Sam's look of amusement.

"Daniel Jackson, are you going to finish your oatmeal?" Teal'c asked with all seriousness.

Daniel looked at him aghast, then pushed his bowl over to Teal'c. "Knock yourself out Teal'c." Daniel looked away in complete revulsion as Teal'c proceeded to finish the oatmeal.

"I'm not altogether sorry that I wasn't around for that diaper," Sam admitted to Jack with a grin.

"Could we please refrain from the diaper talk at meals?" Daniel implored with a pleading look at both of them.

Jack shrugged and resumed eating his breakfast, still slipping the occasional Froot Loop over to JJ. When they had all finished, Daniel just sipping on his coffee, Jack turned to Sam. "So what would you and our little friend like to do today?"

"I don't suppose we could go topside for some fresh air?" Sam asked hopefully. She was answered with a resounding chorus of "NO!" from each of the men. Widening her eyes at the vehemence in their tone, she stated, "Just thought I'd ask. It's not like there's anyone hanging around outside waiting for JJ to make another appearance."

"Of that we can not be certain, Major Carter," Teal'c answered her firmly.

"Yeah, and Hammond specifically told me that nothing was to compromise JJ's safe return tomorrow. Sorry Carter, but we stay in. How about if we head to the gym? JJ can crawl around on the mats while the rest of us work out a bit."

Agreeing to his idea, they all stood up and left the commissary, not one of them aware of the familiar officer who followed them at a discrete pace.


I had to split my last chapter as it was getting way too long! This is a short transition one, the real action comes next! I'm almost done so it might just be up later tonight...hopefully! Thanks for your patience (and your continued reviews)!