It was about an hour later when Thor left the research lab to beam Jack and Adam back up to the ship. Once again, they were all gathered around the research lab, the humans talking among themselves, Thor working on the information from Loki's old ship and Mani working on the scans from the tests performed earlier on Richie and Sam.
"Mani, could you send the genetic scans of all of the immortals to my console." Thor requested, catching the attention of the humans.
"You got something Thor?"
"I have found a database full of genetic scans, images, and dates. I believe I may have found a file of all immortals but I would like to confirm this by comparing the immortal's genetic information with the database."
"The files have been sent, Thor."
"Thank you." Thor said then got back to work. Adam came to stand behind him and was looking over Thor's shoulder when all of a sudden an image of himself came up on screen, the style of clothing he was wearing was from the seventies. There was another image but he could only guess that it was him as a child in the sterile environment of what looked like an Asgard style ship. "The file that belongs to Adam is one of the first files on the list, although all the ones before his have been closed and a significant number of them following his creation are closed."
"So, that's me on his file. You got a date on that thing as I can't seem to remember my birth date." Adam said, trying to ease the tension in the room although he couldn't help how his voice wavered with emotion.
"Are there any records for any of the other, present, immortals?"
"I believe I have also found Doctor Fraiser. She is dated about a millennium after yourself Adam…"
"That sounds about right."
"Louise is not in this file as she was in one that we've already check through that has nothing to do with immortals. I am just checking, at the moment, for Richie."
The room drifted into silence as Thor worked on the control console. When he finally looked up at the group of humans, Adam was still standing behind him although he couldn't work out what had been found, as he couldn't understand the writing.
"I believe I have found the file on Richie. It is not grouped with the other immortals. I believe Loki called this file 'The Next Phase' Like all the other immortals Richie was created from three sources but unlike the others who were created by two ordinary human donors and an Asgard donor, Richie was created from one ordinary human donor, one Asgard donor and one immortal donor."
"Immortal donor? Who?"
"I will try and bring up an image of the immortal donor used." Thor started once again working on the control console. Moments later an image appeared on screen.
"You have got to be joking."
"I have not made a joke, Adam. I have only brought up the image of the immortal used for the creation of Richie."
"But. But that's…"
"It's who?" Jack couldn't help it; his curiosity was getting the better of him.
"It's me!"
"What?" was the response of all the humans present in the room.
"According the file on Richie, Loki felt that the reason Adam was the oldest surviving immortal had something to do with his genes being more advanced than the others, so he tried to blend Adam's genetic information with one of the more recent advanced humans."
"So, Richie is meant to be an 'extra' advanced immortal?"
"That is what Loki's findings seem to indicate."
"I concur with Thor. I have just finished examining Richie's genetic information and it seems to be more advanced than anything I have seen." Mani said looking up from the scans he was reviewing.
"I think I need to sit down." was Adam's reply as he un-ceremonially dropped to the floor.
"Adam, are you alright?" Sam said coming to crouch down at the side of him.
"Huh. Sam, I, what am I meant to tell him?"
"I really don't know Adam."
"You'd think I'd know wouldn't you. Gods, I only went through with the Asgard thing just for some peace of mind, now I've ended up with a second kid when here I was thinking it was impossible. I guess that that's one mystery of the universe I've never been able to work out. When you want something, it never happens and then when you finally accept that it's never going to happen. It happens so much that it overwhelms you."
Sam couldn't help the small amount of laughter that escaped her then looked at the painful look in Adam's eyes and it made her stomach feel like it was twisting in knots. "I'm sorry. It's just I don't think I've ever seen you this uncertain, apart from when dad brought up his little surprise."
"It's ok. What are we going to tell him? And before you say it, Jack, I'm going to tell him. It's not something I'd keep from him! Just think how he'd feel about it if he found out later on! What would he think if I didn't tell him as soon as I found out?"
"Adam, I understand what you're feeling but, are you sure it's the best thing to do." Jack said from across the room.
"How the hell do you know what I'm feeling, Jack? You didn't know Louise until you went looking for her after getting informed by Thor that she existed. This is different; I've known Richie since about two years after he became immortal. I just don't know how he'll react. Mac's more of a dad to him than I could ever be."
"Do exactly the same thing you told me and Sam to do, Adam, just tell him the first way that comes to mind when you talk to him."
"Yeah, that looks like it's going to be the best way, doesn't it?"
"Yeah. And Adam?"
"Yeah?"
"Is it just me or does it feel like we're living in a soap opera here?"
Adam couldn't help it, no matter how he was feeling at that present moment in time he couldn't hold in the laughter at Jack's comment. "Thank you, Jack!" Adam said when he finally caught his breath again.
"Hey, it's all in a day's work." Jack grinned back at him.
"So, I guess we're going to have to go tell Hammond about the findings then I've got some news to deliver."
"Hey, I thought I was meant to be the one in charge of this mission?" Jack said scowling slightly at Adam.
"Sorry, I guess I thought we'd swapped roles for a minute there with you doing all the jokes instead of me."
"What you talking about? I'm always coming out with jokes aren't I Carter?"
"Is that what you're always trying to do sir? I just always assumed you'd eaten something that didn't agree with you." Sam said trying to keep a smirk from her face.
"Funny, Carter. Very funny!"
"I thought so, sir."
"Ok, Thor could you beam us back down to the SGC. I think it's about time…"
"...we told Hammond what's going on."
"And what would that be, Colonel?" said a mildly surprised General Hammond as his conference room was filled with people.
Adam smirked. Jack's little grey buddy had done it again.
Everyone found a seat, all thinking through everything they've been told.
Louise and Richie were just sitting down, after finishing off their dinner, when there was a gentle knock at the back door. Louise got up from her seat and walked toward the back of the cottage to answer the door. She suddenly felt the presence of another immortal. Quickly retrieving Richie's sword out of his jacket on the coat rack, she cautiously opened the door.
"Kenver. I didn't realise you were still in town." Louise smiled at her teacher as she opened the door wider so he could enter.
"Louise, good to see you again. How are things with Richie?"
Louise smiled back unable to keep the blush from her face. "Ok. Do I have to admit that you were right, everything's going good?"
"I would never ask you to admit that when I really know I was right already; just as long as you realise that you should always listen to me, the old and wise teacher, you'll be alright."
"Thanks Kenver. So what you still doing in town."
"Oh, I just thought I'd stay around for a bit to keep an eye on how things are going and make sure that you are truly safe from any more tricks Malcolm may set."
"There's been no more trouble since I killed Malcolm."
"You say that like it's a bad thing."
"Yeah, well I don't know if I'll ever get used to the killing part of being immortal!"
"Well, it's something we've got to live with; I don't think anyone gets used to it, anyone with a soul, that is."
"Yeah, true. Come on Richie'll more than likely want to say hello."
"So he stayed then?"
"You know that he stayed if you've been watching the place."
"Well, I can act surprised can't I?"
"But it doesn't work that well with me because I know when you're lying or as you like to say 'bending the truth'"
"My dear Louise I have never lied to you."
"Like I said, you like to call it 'bending the truth'."
"Ok, you seem to have me there."
Louise snorted at Kenver before entering the living room where she knew Richie would be by now. Richie relaxed as he saw them enter and smiled, although he'd only meet Kenver once before, he thought he was an ok kind of guy.
"Hey Kenver, I didn't realise you were still in town."
"Yeah, I thought I'd stick around for a few days but I'm heading out tomorrow so I thought I'd drop by and say bye before I left."
"Well, its great to see you again! Can I get you a drink?"
"Yeah, a coffee would be great, thanks."
"One coffee, coming up." Richie cheerfully said leaving the living room. He returned minutes later, from the kitchen, with three cups of coffee.
A/N: - Well hope your still liking it becauseI didn't get many reviews last time. Let me know what you thought, whether it's good or bad I always like to know.