This would have to be the shortest chap I've written. I've been stuck for a while, so i finally took my friends advice and posted. Sorry its so short.

Stranded

Chapter Seven: Hi Dad!


Jacob pulled out of the embraced and looked at his daughter. "You've grown you hair. It suits you." he smiled. "It'll be a shame to have to cut it again."

"Dad, I don't think that'll be an issue. You see we... me and Jack... We haven't exactly decided to move back."

Jacob considered it unfamiliar for Sam to call her CO by his first name, but brushed it off. Obviously she wouldn't call him Colonel after four years. He was, however, a little upset at her lack of indecision.

"What's the matter? Why don't you want to come back? This is your home!"

"Well... it's... I... Maybe it'll be easier if I just show you. Jack? Your turn."

Jack walked over, his hood pulled over his head again. When he got there he took his hood off and grinned. "Hey Jake, nice to see you again."

Jacob was a little shocked. He didn't at first realize what Sam was talking about until he saw the girl in Jack's arms. "Sam, who's that?"

"Uh, dad? Let me introduce my Chosen, Brother Jack and... um... our daughter." she said the last two words in almost a whisper.

"Hi dad!" Jack said happily.

"WHAT!" His eyes blazed with anger, directed at Jack. He was ready to hit him, until his eyes blazed again, this time because Selmak had decided to intervene. "I apologize for Jacob's behavior." she said.

"Don't worry, we kinda expected it." Sam had stepped back at his outburst. Caity had hidden her head in Jack's shoulder.

"What is you child's name?"

"Oh, sorry, we should have said before. Caitlyn Janet Carter."

Selmak was a little surprised at this. "Is it not customary to take on the name of the husband?"

Jack was the one to answer. "Not on Shalott it isn't. I go by Jack Carer now."

"Jacob is somewhat pleased that his daughter did not change her name. He says he is also not surprised that you are now married."

"Could've fooled me." Jack mumbled.

"He apologizes for his outburst."

"Do you think I could speak with him now Selmak?" Selmak lowered her head and resurfaced as Jacob again.

"Sorry Sammie, I'm just a little confused. I didn't expect to come back and find a granddaughter."

"Would you like to hold her? You'd better get in quick, I think Teal'c's coming. He hasn't been able to put her down." Sam asked him. Both her and Jack laughed.

"Uh, I..."

"Ah c'mon! You know you want to." He held Caity in front of him. "Eh? Eh?"

Jacob melted, holding out his arms for her. Caity seemed to enjoy all the attention she was getting, and started her annoying habit of pulling and grabbing on everthing in sight. Jacob laughed at her and bounced her a bit.

"Sam, she looks just like you." He said.

"Yeah, maybe. But she has Jack's eyes."


After a week, Sam and Jack returned home with Caity. Everyone was sad to see them go, Daniel to the point of being angry with himself for not convincing them to stay. But they would be back, that was certain. Jack promised that. Sort of. His actual words were:

"On the night before Beltane I'm coming over and dragging you back with me. And Janet and Teal'c too."

"Sure Jack. If you remember."

That happened to be why he was so nervous now. Today marked the eve of Beltane. He didn't know if he'd keep to his word or not, but he knew Jack. He was still angry about that. Activity at Cheyanne Mountain was normal for the day. It wasn't until 1632 that anything out of the ordinary happened. That being Jack dialing up and coming through the 'gate with Sam. Caitlyn wasn't with them. Daniel went out to greet the couple.

"Hi Jack, Sam. Where's Caity?"

"Being babysat by her namesake. You ready?" Jack answered.

"Ready? For what?"

"Daniel, I know you aren't that stupid. Today is the eve of Beltane. I pomised I would take you, Janet and Teal'c with me this year. No excuses. I have to be back in half an hour so lets grab your acomplises and move out."

Daniel opened his mouth to protest, but Jack silenced him with a look. Sam smiled and headed off to find Janet. Sh needed to help her get ready. Once everyone was assembled, Jack dialed the gate and, much to the discomfort of Daniel, carried them all off to the land of Shalott.


I realized I kinda rushed through, but I'm in a hurry to get to Beltane. All my ideas currently are for then.

All my fics are currently on hold for the school term. Don't worry, I haven't abandoned them.