A/N: I wrote most of this story while on the road during a vacation with my family. I don't know where this story came from, but it was almost fully developed by the time I started the second chapter. Thanks for your time, and please enjoy you read through 'Fatherly Problems'.

Also: Please note the spoilers in the summary. And if I start sounding like a tour guide, it's just because I've been on too many tours (none of which were three hours, thank goodness ;) )

Daniel stood on his deck, looking out across his land. Having gotten his house back again instead of living in the apartment, it was roomy enough for both his daughter and himself. It was strange, being a father, but this teen needed someone in her life.

He turned as the door slid open and someone stepped through, smiling, "Hey dad."

"Alex, good day at school?" Daniel smiled also, walking over to embrace the teenage girl who had stepped out to join him on the deck.

Alex shrugged, "I suppose. I mean, it's rather easy, if you know what I mean."

Daniel nodded, he knew what she meant. Goa'uld genetic memory. She got that from her mother. It did help her to practically fly through school. She held herself back, when she could have been in college already, instead opting to do the last two years of high school on her own.

Her father looked out into the trees again, "Did you see him today?"

"Yeah, we're planning on seeing a movie Friday night", she beamed, facing her dad, studying his face.

Daniel sighed, "Honey, you know that you're needed at the base on Saturday."

"We won't stay out late, I promise", she pleaded, really wanting to go on this date with her boyfriend.

Daniel turned to his daughter, "Is Junior picking you up?"

"Yes, sir. I'll make him have me home on time", she hugged him, glad that he had said yes in his cautious way.

It wasn't that Daniel didn't approve of this 'Junior' person, it was simply that they had a prior commitment at the base on every Saturday, and she couldn't miss out on it because they'd both get in trouble and be letting people down.

Once Friday came, Alex was completely ready for school, and she stepped out onto the front porch. Her father followed shortly after, coffee in hand and a briefcase in the other.

"Be a dear and lock up. Make sure Jack doesn't get you to school late", he smiled, kissing her on the cheek.

"I know, I know. Have a good day at work, dad!" She waved as he climbed into his jeep and drove off down the road.

Alex did as she had been told and locked up the door. Soon, her boyfriend arrived in his black SUV, smiling.

"Can I give you a lift?" He asked, stepping out to help her with the car door.

"Sure, Jack Junior", she smiled, walking down the driveway to meet him.

Tossing her bag in the back seat with his, she hopped in and buckled up. He kissed her cheek as he climbed into the vehicle and started it up.

The high school was a ways down the road, so they talked about going to the movie that night, and which one they'd go see.

Now at work, daddy Daniel was on his way towards the briefing room to meet with his friends and co-workers and get on with another day of off-world explorations.

Walking into the room, Major General Jack O'Neill was leaning against the seat normally taken by Brigadier General Hank Landry. The rest of the team was missing from the room, and Doctor Daniel Jackson was confused by this.

"Jack…" Daniel trailed off, making it known that he was wondering what he was doing here instead of in Washington, D.C.

Jack raised he eyebrows, "Daniel, glad you could make it. I need to talk to you about Junior and Alex."

Daniel sat down in the nearest chair, setting his cooling coffee on the table of the room, "Alright, what'd she do this time?"

"I was just making sure that you knew that they were planning on going to a movie tonight", Jack told his friend, sitting down as well.

"Yeah, she told me last night. I don't see anything wrong with it, just so long as they're not back late", Daniel shrugged.

Jack sighed, "Neither do I, but what about the Trust and the NID? I think we should have someone tail them."

"JACK! That's not at all like you!" Daniel stood once more, confused and almost outraged, although a small part of him did agree.

The only problem would be to find someone that could do the job, someone neither of the teens were very familiar with. Some one like…

Just then, a small knock came from the doorframe. Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell was standing in the doorway, waiting to come in. He looked as if he was ready for some important off-world mission. Well, if this conversation between Daniel and Jack was any indication, he wasn't going to another planet in another galaxy at all.

"Sir, you wanted to see me?" Cameron saluted Jack.

Jack just waved off the salute, "Yes, Mitchell. I want you to tail my clone and Daniel's daughter today, especially on their date tonight. But don't let them find you following them."

Mitchell blinked, stunned at his recent assignment. He was NOT a babysitter, especially on a date! What was the general thinking?

"Sir, I really think that…" Cameron started, shot down by Jack.

"Mitchell, I don't care what you think, you'll take this mission, or I'll have some inexperienced lieutenant take it on", Jack threatened, trying to make it clear that he wanted him on this mission, this man who he trusted his life to.

Cameron only nodded; he understood that he was going to be the man for the mission; what a strange mission it was, too.