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When Jeff arrived at the SGC early that morning, he was shocked to find that Daniel was waiting for him outside of the elevator. His thoughts immediately returned to where Kris was. Why wasn't she there?
"Dr. Jackson," Jeff said with a nod. "What's going on?"
Daniel sighed, "Get back on the elevator. We have to go down to the infirmary. I'll explain on the way."
Jeff immediately stepped back to allow Daniel room to stand. He remained silent, giving the older man time to get his thoughts together.
"There… there was an accident."
"What happened? Where's Kristie?"
"Calm down, Jeff. She's all right. She's lying in the infirmary right now, recovering from a nasty hit she experienced a few hours ago. She's still unconscious."
"What happened, Dr. Jackson?" Jeff asked, panic directing his thoughts while his military mindset directed his appearance.
"The clone we brought back from P3X-584 had telepathic and telekinetic capabilities," Daniel began slowly. "Teal'c suggested that we ask Kristie for some help in controlling the clone, but he still managed to escape… Right before we subdued him again – by 'we' I mean Kristie and Jack – Khalek fired off one tremendously large burst of energy at Kristie… It hit her in the stomach, knocking her back a few feet. She fell into the wall very hard and when they got to her she was unconscious. I'm sorry."
Justin was the one to answer the phone call a few minutes later. Within two minutes all four children were packed into their car seats, with Justin behind the wheel and Camilla sitting passenger, speeding down the high way toward the SGC.
His mind went into overdrive as he thought about everything Jeff had told him on the phone. Apparently the baby had suffered a massive blow when Kristie was trying to subdue the thing they'd called her in for.
Justin mentally debated with the others about if it was a good time or not for him to reveal what and who he was to Kristie, Jeff, and the SGC. NO! They cried within his mind. They're not ready to know!
Ready or not – this is the only way to save the baby! Justin countered.
The grumbling in his mind continued as the six of them raced down to the infirmary to see if Kristie had improved any since they had received the phone call.
Camilla took one look at the bed and set down Mike and Cosette. She didn't want to be the one to show the children the weakened state of their mother. Jeff looked up, his eyes dancing with horror and pain, and saw his children. Instinctively he reached for JR, and she came into his arms willingly.
"Is Mommy, alright?" the little girl asked quietly.
"Mommy's going to be fine," Jeff told his daughter. He wanted to believe it so much himself, but just couldn't find it within him to let go of that small piece of pessimism that had saved SG-10 on numerous occasions.
"Dr. Fraiser?" Justin asked softly, not wanting to ruin the moment of solemn contemplation SG-1, Jeff, and the children were experiencing.
Janet motioned toward her open office door, but Justin only led her half way. Speaking in hushed tones he said, "Would it be possible to have someone watch over the children for about half an hour? I need to tell everyone something."
Janet was confused, "I'm not sure now is the right time, Justin."
He shook his head, "It is the right time. It's now or never. Can you get a couple of the nurses to watch them?"
Janet nodded, still skeptical but willing to help Justin anyway.
"Jeff? The nurses are going to watch after the kids for a while, okay?" Justin said. It was more to let the man know what was happening than for permission.
"Why?" Jeff asked as the nurses led the twins away.
"Because I didn't think any of you would want them witnessing what's about to happen."
Everyone looked at him in confusion. "What are you talking about, Justin?" Daniel asked when he finally got his voice back.
"I'm an Ancient."
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