So here it is...the last chapter. Thanks so much for reading! The reviews are also great. Thanks again.
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"So, how are things?" Daniel asked Jack.
"Good" Jack answered.
"The SGC is not the same without you O'Neill." Teal'c said.
"Aw T, do you miss me?"
"Indeed"
They were all sitting around a table in a large booth; Daniel, Teal'c, Jack, Sam, and Cassie. Food had been ordered, and they were waiting for it to arrive.
"Sam isn't your dad due in today?" Daniel asked.
"Yeah, he's coming in this afternoon. I am going to go pick him up at the base."
"When was the last time he was here?" Daniel asked, taking a drink of soda.
"Right after we got back from the planet." Sam answered. "They have been keeping him very busy lately."
Daniel nodded. The food arrived. They ate, talked about old times and new ones. Teal'c gave news of Ryac and his bride, Daniel talked about a new text he was working on, and Cassie gushed about preparing for college.
Sam looked at her watch. "We should get going, Dad should be here soon."
They said their goodbyes, hugs given all around and parted ways. Daniel and Teal'c to Daniel's; Jack, Sam, and Cassie to the base. When they got to the base, Cassie opted to stay in the car. Sam and Jack signed in and rode the elevator down towards the gate room. They stepped out of the elevator and heard the familiar sounds of an alarm signifying gate travel.
"That might be him now." Sam said as they walked down the corridor. They entered the gate room to see Jacob and Anise/Freya stepping through the gate.
"Oh great" Jack muttered.
Jacob went to Sam at once and hugged her tightly. "How's my girl?" He asked.
"Good Dad, I'm good. Are you ready?"
"Yeah, sure. Freya came along to talk with the new leader of the SGC." Jacob said.
"Ah" Jack said.
"Jack, good to see you. I have to thank you for keeping my little girl safe."
"You mean, kept me safe." Jack said, flashing a smile.
Jacob nodded.
"Shall we dad?"
"Sure"
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On the ride home, Selmak decided to ask a question. "Did all of this happen while you were on that planet together?"
Sam was caught off guard. "All of what?"
"This relationship you two have."
"What rel…" Sam said, until Jack laid a hand on her knee.
"Your father is having a difficult time dealing with this." Selmac said.
Sam looked in the rearview mirror and saw her father bow his head and look back up at her. He was back; and he was silent the rest of the way back to Sam's house. So was everyone else.
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"Jack, can I talk to my daughter alone?" Jacob asked in a slightly raised voice.
"Yeah, sure. C'mon Cass, let's go outside for a bit." He motioned to Cassie to follow him.
He and Cassie headed for the back door. Once they were out, Jacob spoke.
"What were you thinking! Were you thinking about your career? How long has this been going on?" He took a deep breath after the barrage of questions.
Sam answered calmly. "We were thinking that we wouldn't be rescued. Career? Jack retired."
"What if you had gotten caught?"
"We didn't. We didn't really start seeing each other again until recently. After Jack retired."
"Selmak is telling me to calm down. But it is hard Sam. You're my little girl; you always will be to me. I just worry, that's all." Jacob said, crossing his arms across his chest.
"Dad, I have to live my own life. I make my own choices and accept the results whatever they may be." Sam said, sitting down on the couch.
Jacob sat down next to her. "I guess I am hurt that you didn't tell me sooner."
Sam smiled. "We couldn't risk telling many people."
"I know, I know"
Just then, Jack stuck his head through the back door. "Is it safe to come in?" He asked.
Jacob shot him a harsh look. Sam stood up and walked over to him, pulling him in. They walked over to the couch and Sam sat next to her dad. Jack stood next to her. "Sorry, I would've given you more time, but I have to pee."
Sam giggled.
"Jack"
"Jacob" Jack said, shifting uncomfortably.
"Sam tells me you two have decided to have a relationship."
Jack let out a sigh through clenched teeth. He looked over at Sam, who was looking sternly at her father; daring him to say the wrong thing.
"Ah yeah, we did" Here it comes, he thought.
Jacob nodded. "When did this start? Before or after this last mission you had together?"
Sam shot him a sour look. "We've already discussed this Dad. I am not a teenager, you don't have to grill him for information."
Jack put up a hand. "Nothing happened on the planet Jacob."
"Nothing? Are you sure?"
"We kissed dad." Sam spat.
Jacob gritted his teeth. "Sam…"
Jack interrupted. "Jacob, I could never hurt Sam. You have to know that. Please, just give it a chance."
Jacob opened his mouth to say something, but stopped. He nodded and stood up, walking over to a picture of him and Sam when she was young. Sam folded her arms across her chest and looked over at her father. She managed a small smile. Jacob turned to look at her and smiled back.
"I just want you to be happy Sammie."
"I know dad."
"Jack" Jacob said sternly.
"I know Jacob, I know." Jack said.
"Well then, let's get something to eat. Gate travel always makes me hungry." He said with a grin.
"Cassie," Jack called, "You can come out now."
Cassie came out of the den, grinning. She had snuck around and come through the front door.
"C'mon, let's get this show on the road." Jacob said. Cassie headed towards the kitchen and Jack towards the bathroom.
Sam stood up next to her father. Jacob turned to her and took her hands in his. "Sam, I love you. I just don't want to see you hurt."
"I know Dad. Jack's a good guy."
"I know. I also know he quit the Air Force for you."
Sam grimaced. Jacob continued. "I guess it scared me, how serious you two are."
Sam smiled. "Me too dad."
They heard Jack coming towards the living room. "Jacob, do you want to help me get some steaks on the grill?"
"I'd be glad to."