Thank you for reading/reviewing!
Glad you all liked it.
One thing I didn't make clear... Cassie already HAS Sam's present, she isn't buying it that day.
BookWorm37: Stop laughing. I crown you 'Honorary Queen'.
Daniel had only sprained his ankle but the Doctor decided that he would stay in the Infirmary until the 26th, only leaving at bedtime and to use the facilities.
Teal'c was clearly glad to be home. As he put it: "I spent much time watching them copy symbols onto paper."
Daniel was bubbling over with enthusiasm. First thanking Sam profusely for making his 'doohickey' work and then describing the ruins and writing they had found in great detail. Sam was interested, the first 15 minutes. Teal'c finally suggested he tell how he sprained his ankle. He went pink and asked how their days had gone.
"Fine!" Jack said quickly.
"Splendid!" murmured Carter.
"Couldn't have been better." Jack finished.
"You missed all the fun," Cassie assured him, giving him a hug. The young girl, being bored since her boyfriend was in California for a family reunion, had decided to come with her mother and stay over night.
Jacob greeted his adopted granddaughter and she hugged him as well. "So Gramps how are the Tok'ra?"
"Fine."
"How did you sprain your ankle?" Jack asked.
Daniel turned red and turned to Sam. "How's the leg?"
"Daniel," Jack said with a grin. "Don't avoid the question."
"I... I fell. Now Sam-"
"Over what?" The Major asked.
Daniel turned redder if that was possible. "I translated-"
"Teal'c!" The two invalids complained. "What happened?"
Teal'c permitted a small smile to grace his face. "He spilled his morning drink slipped in it."
"Teal'c!"
"It was most graceful. I believe he did what you call 'ballet'."
Jacob grinned while Jack, Sam, and Cassie laughed themselves to tears. (More to bother Daniel then that it was really funny.)
"THAT'S why it smells like coffee in here," Jack crowed. "I thought someone must have brewed a pot down the hall or something."
Hammond appeared in the doorway. The poor man had been so busy; he had only been by once a day- generally after they were asleep."General!" Jack called. "Wanna hear how Daniel sprained his ankle?"
Daniel's groan could be heard through out the whole floor.
Å
Jack stared at his 2IC. "You can speak Elvish?"
Carter blushed. Teal'c had brought over his entire movie collection that consisted mainly of Star Wars. He did have the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and Cassie had decided on that.He had put on the first one and Carter was speaking right along with them."I... learned... with Cassie," she said finally.
"Say something," he ordered.
She hesitated for a brief second. "I amar prestar aen, han mathon ne nen, han mathon ne chae a han noston ned 'wilith."
"And that is...?" Daniel asked.
"The world is changed; I can feel it in the water, I can feel it in the earth, I can smell it in the air."
"Something else!" Jack 'requested'.
"Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul."
Jack looked impressed. "Not bad Carter, what does it mean?"
She laughed, "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the Darkness bind them."
"It is indeed a most unusual skill," Teal'c said.
"Yeah Sam," Daniel agreed. "That's cool."
"Cool?"The teenager, who had until then had been silent, smiled. "I've corrupted him Sam. Do you remember any more Elvish?"
"Do YOU?" Carter challenged.
Cassie shrugged. "A bit." Cassie was not given the opportunity to show off as Jacob entered the room, followed by Janet both of whom held interesting look parcels.
"Mom, whose are those?" her daughter asked.
"Yours, Sam's... etc."
Cassie brightened. "Me?"
Janet nodded. "No opening 'til tomorrow!"
Cassie slumped against the bed. "That's not for another ...6 hours!"
Daniel checked his watch; it was 6:11.
Å
Jack ate his dinner, unusually silent. Questions kept ringing in his brain.
Did he love Carter?
He almost snorted. The whole world knew that.
Did he want to marry Carter?
He couldn't imagine giving up his career... for good. Sure, he had retired a few times... but... that wasn't the point. Did he or did he not want to marry her?
Yes.
Would he give up his career for her?
Yes.
He looked at her. Surrounded by her father, friends and 'niece', she looked happy.What did he have to offer her? Nothing but love.
And yet... She loved him. She told him that almost everyday. Through looks and gestures, by her briefings (significantly shorter and easier to understand), by the way she smiled. She had told him so too.
He looked at her. 'Give me one week Carter' He thought. 'Give me one week.'But would she even SPEAK to him after her Christmas gift? Jack laughed aloud.
Å
As the clock struck twelve, one Daniel Jackson rolled over, half awake. He put his glasses on then opened his eyes, which promptly widened.Sam and Jack...were holding hands. He vaguely remembered their beds being pushed next to each other to make room for Cassie's. He hadn't really thought about it, assuming Jack would continue to be the same hard ass Colonel he always was.Holding hands...The archeologist smiled. Maybe this Christmas a miracle would happen.He pulled off his glasses and closed his eyes. "Merry Christmas," he whispered.
I don't speak Elvish (nor does Daniela, haha!)… I got the words above from a site that had it...hopefully it's right. I've just seen the first two... for the first time. LOTR rocks!Anyways, hope you liked it...PLEASE REVIEW!
Well, I actually decided to do two chapters in one... to make up for the slow updates.Well... (once again) I hope you like it
Carter was sound asleep when a shriek reached her ears.
"Presents!"An excited teenager called diving off her bed. "JACK! SAM! DANIEL! MOM! GRAMPS!"
"Why don't you ever yell for Teal'c?" Jack grumbled sitting up.She shrugged and gestured to the corner. The Jaffa had obviously been kelnorim-ing. He gave Jack a slight smile then stood up.
"Cassandra Frasier, return to your bed. I shall be Santa Clause this morning."And the Jaffa pulled out a hat and turned to the tree. Janet exchanged amused glances with Sam and they watched as the Jaffa carefully brought each person a gift. The piles at the end of the bed slowly grew larger until under the tree was empty. He returned to his bed then said: "You may begin."
Cassie whooped and tore the paper off of her first one.Carter began on hers a bit more sedately.
Cassie had given her a custom made calendar. The pictures were all of SG-1, herself and her mother.Daniel: Chocolate, and a necklace (silver with a sapphire). She instantly put it on.Janet gave her a blue sweater.Her dad, unsure of what she would want, gave her a gift card to O'Malley's.Teal'c's 'big' present turned out to be a large box filled with miscellaneous things including earrings, an umbrella and several Science Fiction movies.The scientists had made her a diploma declaring her the world's best scientist.She set it down and looked at her bed. One box remained.
Meanwhile...
Jack made out with 'Poochinski,' (From Teal'c) an O'Malley's gift card from Jacob, and a sweater from Janet.Cassie had given his a calendar as well. His was filled with pictures of him and his 2IC together. He glanced through it then looked over at her. She gave him a small smile. He grinned back and turned back to his presents. Daniel had shown surprisingly good taste (to Jack) and had bought him a Simpson's night set. George: A pair of thick socks. The SG-3 marines sent him a picture of him on his butt, covered in mud.Only Carter's was left. He shook it then ripped the paper off.It was the Wizard of Oz.
Å
Carter slowly pulled the paper of the last box, aware that everyone's eyes were on her. She pushed the lid off and gasped."What the heck?"
Muhahaha... (thanks Daniela for beta'ing! You rule!)
Anyways... what did Jack give her?
(grin)
Did you like it?
Hope ya did and PLEASE REVIEW!