"But you weren't, that's the point, and I was too naïve to realize that. And don't lie to me, I see that now." Jack had no way of answering her because he knew she was right. He just nodded, and she gave a half smile, before giving a big yawn.

"I think it's time you got some sleep." He started to raise from the bed but her hand stopped him.

"No! Stay, please." Jack hesitated for a millisecond before kicking off his shoes and getting under the covers with her. It didn't take long for either of them to fall asleep.

When Mark came out Hammond and Jacob were standing waiting for him. They knew it hadn't gone well by the look on his face. Hammond decided not to bring it up.

"Why don't we get some food and then I'll have an SF take you to your hotel. I'm sure Karen is wondering where you are."

"Yeah, I should call her." Mark agreed. The three men made their way back to Hammonds office. Once Mark had finished speaking with his wife the trio made their way to the mess. Not to surprised to see it dead at this hour, except for one corner table occupied by two men facing the door and one young woman sitting with her back to them.

The one of the men was talking and the other was smiling. Once Jacob, Hammond and Mark has gotten food the three went to join them. "Colonel, Major may we join you?" Hammond asked.

"Of course Sirs." Dixon answered as both men stood. Once everyone was seated Jacob noticed the young woman was Cassie.

"Well if you aren't a sight for sore eyes. We were wondering where you'd disappear to?"

"Hello to you to Grandpa Jake, Grandpa George." Cassie replied.

"So where did you go to after you're masterful exit?" Hammond chuckled.

Cassie sent a glare his way before answering. "To Minnesota to see my stubborn Uncle."

"So it didn't go to well?" Jacob cringed.

"Oh no, it went fine. We got back about two hours ago. 'Beavis and Butthead' picked us up from Peterson." She said poking her thumb at Dixon and Ferretti.

"Hi, respect your elders young lady." Ferretti pointed his fork at her. "True you are old, and I respect you for admitting it." She smiled sweetly at him… he just glared at her.

Jacob smiled. "You're spending too much time around Jack. Speaking of which you said 'we', is he here?"

Cass nodded. "He went to see Sam when we arrived…haven't seen him since."

Mark spoke for the first time. "And that was two hours ago?" Cass nodded. Mark looked at his father questioningly.

"Leave it Mark. He wouldn't do anything to hurt her." Jacob warned. Mark nodded his understanding.

When they finished eating Hammond asked Dixon and Ferretti to take Cass to one of the guest quarters while he and Jacob took Mark to the surface.