TITLE: "A Day Behind"

AUTHOR: Verb

RATING: T, I would think.

CATEGORY: Humor, Daniel/Janet, shameless Asgard jokes.

SUMMARY: Timing Is Everything

DISCLAIMER: All publicly recognizable Stargate SG-1 characters and places are the property of MGM, World Gekko Corp and Double Secret Productions. This piece of fan fiction was created for entertainment only and no infringement on copyrights or trademarks was intended. This story and other publicly unrecognized events or characters therein are copyrighted to the author and may not be used or reproduced in entirety or in parts without express permission of the author.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: I always have problems with naming my stories. This one owes its title to a Bowling For Soup song, entitled "Belgium". It is, quite possibly, the funniest parody of a love song I've ever heard. This song made me think, write, and laugh so hard that people on the bus gave me funny looks. This is the result. Please enjoy!

AUTHOR'S NOTE #2: Thanks so much to all of you who took the time to review. I really appreciate it, because there is nothing quite like the feeling of receiving those little "New Review" emails I've become addicted to. Thanks so much you guys! Please, give yourselves a round of applause!

DEDICATION: Again, to Dessert Blossom-by-the-Sea, for encouragement and kick ass beta'ing. Also? To everyone who reads and reviews this little story. Yes, you! You're brilliant. What do you mean, 'Why?' Because I wrote the story, and I said so!

Chapter 6 – Five Minutes

Daniel almost couldn't believe it. Apparently, when Jack had made the reservations for dinner at O'Malley's, he had used some of that military influence to get them to decorate the back room of the restaurant as well. Balloons, streamers, and all manner of party making things were arranged in the small room, a table for five already set. A small bouquet of flowers set beside one of the glasses marked Janet's place, a small card tucked inside the vase inscribed with best birthday wishes. Daniel's attention was drawn to the door of the room when Tom the bartender walked in. "Everything ok?"

Daniel beamed at the man. "Everything's perfect. Thank you so much." He paused. "How did you get all of this done so quickly?"

Tom pointed to the small storeroom off to the other side of the hallway. "We always keep some party stuff in the back, just in case. Besides, Jack said it was really important to Dr. Fraiser, so we made it happen."

A questioning look appeared on Daniel's face. "Last time Dr. Fraiser was in here, we had a gentleman drop on the dance floor from a heart attack," Tom explained. "She was by his side immediately, snapping out orders for a defibrillator and for someone to call 911. Probably saved his life."

Daniel smiled fondly, thinking of Janet's ability to command her staff in a medical emergency. "Yeah, that sounds like Janet." The smile faded into confusion. "Janet was at the bar by herself?"

"Yeah," said Tom, "I thought it was strange, too. Usually she's only in here with the rest of you, so I asked her if everything was ok." He paused. "She said she had just lost someone she had cared a great deal for, and just needed to forget for a few hours."

Daniel nodded his head at the bartender. "How long ago was this?"

"Oh, about a year or so," he replied.

Daniel slowly nodded as his mind finally clicked. It had been about a year ago that he had ascended. He hadn't realized that Janet had been so affected by his absence. Does that mean that Janet felt something for me all that time ago? Daniel almost couldn't comprehend the implications of that thought. He was determined not to waste any more time.

"… so anyway, I'll let you finish getting ready."

Daniel shook his head to try and clear his mind. "I'm sorry, could you repeat that for me?"

Tom smiled. "Yeah, I was just coming in to tell you that Jack called. They're about five minutes out."

"Ok, great."

"I'll be behind the bar if you need anything," Tom called out as he left the room.

"Ok, thanks again!" Daniel surveyed the room. Five minutes. I can do this.

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Another A/N – Yes, this was a tiny little chapter, but it's only because I needed to set up the next one. Yup – one more chapter to go people, and it's a long one. Promise.

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