Sam was resting now, drained of all energy after a long and painful birth. Janet had given her something to lessen the pain and help her sleep.
Jack had pulled a chair up beside the bed and sat watching Sam sleep, his daughter cradled in his arms. Janet had checked Jack over completely to make sure the rash wasn't contagious before letting him near the baby. She felt confident that given a few days his skin would clear up completely.
Daniel and Teal'c crept quietly into the infirmary.
"How's Sam?" Daniel asked quietly.
"She's fine, resting now," Jack answered, looking up at Daniel, a content smile on his face.
His daughter squirmed a little in his arms, luring his attention to her.
"Have you thought of a name O' Neill?" Teal'c asked softly.
"Grace," Sam said, struggling into a semi-upright position. "Grace Anne O'Neill," She motioned to Jack to give her the baby. He stood up and gently placed her in her mother's loving arms.
"We want you two to be her godfathers," Jack said looking at Teal'c and Daniel.
Noticing the confused look on Teal'c's face Daniel quickly explained.
"It would be an honor," Teal'c said with reverence.
"Absolutely," Daniel agreed.
Daniel and Teal'c came to stand by Sam's bedside.
"She's beautiful," Daniel told them.
Teal'c bowed his head slightly. "Indeed."
Jack bent down and placed a tender kiss on Sam's lips.
"Yes she is," he said, kissing the top of Grace's head.
Grace yawned and raised a tiny little hand over her head, freeing it from the small blanket wrapped around her.
END