Part 2?
Moments before Colonel O'Neill went into the adjacent room to make his phone call, another scene was playing out in another location entirely.
Deep within Cheyenne Mountain General George Hammond sat at his desk while going over paperwork. This may not seem like such an important scene that is being played out, however that could not be further from the truth.
It was now rounding on 4 hours since SG-1's official vacation began, and not one disturbance had transpired in that time. The base that was the home to the Stargate was still buzzing with activity, as with all military instillations. However in the past 4 hours there had not been any major, world ending, and headache educing disruptions.
General Hammond breathed a sigh of relief. Don't misread these signs. Hammond felt as though each and every member of the SGC was a part of his extended family. He would do anything for them. In return, many would, and have gone above and beyond any normal call of duty for him.
There was another sigh of relief as he looked down at his watch. 'Another two hours and I'll be able to put my grandkids through college.' That pleasant thought brought a smile to his face.
It was a smile that quickly faded as his personal line began to ring and the caller ID showed that it was none other than Colonel Jack O'Neill. 'Couldn't wait TWO more hours could you?'
"Hammond."
"…."
"She was? Is she ok?"
"….."
"It may have been a deliberate attack on her?"
"….."
"A rescuer. I see."
"…."
"He was injured? How badly?"
"….."
"I see. Janet is looking at him now."
"….."
"Why do you want to move him there?"
"….."
"There was no sign of the attacker?"
"….."
"Yes, I understand Colonel. You don't wish to say more until you get to a secured area." Hammond looked down at the paperwork that he had been able to get done in the few hours of peace and quiet and let out an internal sigh. "I want you to make contact with the base once you get there."
"….."
"Sure, hold on one moment and I'll get something to write his information on." As he began to write down the pertinent information on one Alexander L. Harris of Sunnydale California, General Hammond had the sinking sensation that it was going to be a long night. "I'll run a check on him immediately. His information will be there waiting for you."
"….."
Hammond chuckled. "No, I don't know who won the pool, Colonel." He sighed while looking at the information in front of him. "Take care of yourself, Jack."
"….."
"Will do. Goodbye." As he hung up his phone he gave a longing glance at the photograph of his granddaughters. 'Oh well. I guess we'll have to send them to College some other way.'
Now he had some more immediate concerns to address. He had a background search to run. He had to contact Area 51 to let them know of the expected visitors. Perhaps least important, he had to find out who won the pool. 'Oh. And let's not forget to get some Tylenol to help me with the headache that's suddenly started to form.'
"Well…at least the world isn't ending."
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Jack had just hung up his cell phone with General Hammond and was making his way back into the other room. He apprised the others of their current situation. Danny and Teal'c were now both in the room, having been contacted by Janet earlier. Cassandra was sitting next to Sam.
She was pouting do to the abrupt ending of their vacation that never got started. 'Though actually seeing Area 51 would be cool.' That thought brought a small grin to her face. She barely got to visit the SGC anymore, this could still be fun.
They were quickly packed, as tends to be the case when one doesn't actually unpack to begin with. They had been informed that their transportation had arrived moments before and were about to head out as Jack began to give out orders.
"Ok, Cassie you're with me and Sam in the front SUV." Cassie began to look between him and her mother, but he just continued. "Danny you'll be driving the other SUV. Teal'c you sit with, and guard or friend here." Teal'c gave a slight head nod followed by an "Indeed." To show his assent. "Doc, you ride with Danny and T."
Now that everyone knew where they were to be, Jack and Teal'c moved the still unconscious form of Xander, while the others took the luggage. They made quick work of getting to their automobiles
They were quickly on there way to Groom Lake. Jack was gently interrogating Carter as to just what happened. He definitely needed more information to give to the General. Carter was having trouble with her story. It sounded as though she were talking about 'vampires' though everyone knew those didn't exist. Though, he found it hard to believe that aliens would target one of his team members, let alone that it could be a chance encounter.
Jack had to admit, Carter was quite adamant that her attacker had not been of this world. But that did bring up some pretty good questions. He thought to himself, 'How does some kid, from California, know about Aliens in the first place.' He was staring out at the highway ahead of him as another thought occurred. 'What the hell did he use to get rid of the body. I didn't find anything overtly technological that would explain it.'
He looked over at Carter who sat quietly contemplating to herself.
He sighed quietly to himself and muttered, "Hammond is not going to like this."
