Sorry! It's been awhile, but I have been wrapped up in the rhinestone world of "Dancing With The Stars", featuring... Nick Kosovich! Finale is Sunday...if you want to see what he looks like, tune in to ABC at 8/7 central...boy, did that sound like a commercial!
Once they had left the cafeteria, Nick invited Kinsah to come and watch him practice for Blackpool with Lena. The young man agreed enthusiastically, beaming at them. Lena was aware of a slight sense of let down at this, but attributed it to pregnancy hormones.
Kinsah was very interested and walked around them as they danced, examining them from all angles. When he saw something he recognized, he smiled broadly at them. Once they were done, Nick kindly offered to teach Kinsah a fox trot, which delighted the young man no end. He picked things up more quickly than even Cassie did and Lena was surprised by the boy's ability to emote, even though he did not know the steps all the time.
Daniel came by to collect Kinsah so the General could ask him some more questions and he could tell that there was something unresolved between Nick and Lena. Wondering what on earth it was but deciding it was none of his business, he guided the off worlder to the General's office.
Once they were gone, Nick bent down and picked up his notebooks. "See you for dinner at 6?" he asked, a smile on his face.
"Oh, Sam and I were going to do something girly tonight..." Lena replied, putting her things hurriedly in her bag. She didn't see the sad look of dissapointment cross her husband's face.
"Sounds like fun! I guess it's me, Daniel, Jack, and Kinsah for ourselves!" he joked.
"You boys have fun." Lena told him absentmindedly as she walked out of the practice room. Nick watched her go, then finally sighed and picked his notebook up. Hopefully General Hammond was done talking to Kinsah and he could talk to him some more about their dance code. He might as well do something with his time...
Kinsah was in the infirmary with Daniel when Janet came in with Cassie. She looked at Kinsah curiously and when the two adults began discussing something, she hesitantly walked over to him.
"Hi..." Cassie said.
"Hi. What name?" Kinsah asked politely.
"Cassie. "What's yours?"
"Kinsah." he replied, sticking out his hand like he had seen Nick do with Liam. Cassie chuckled, but shook his hand firmly.
"Nice to meet you...where are you from?"
He thought for a long moment. "Nick'las say I from off-world, whatever that mean."
Cassie had a thoughtful expressions cross her face. "You're not from earth?"
"No, I not."
"Neither am I!" she told him.
Kinsah considered for a long moment. "I can tell." he said. "Something different bout you than other I meet."
"You too..."
He smiled at her, and she smiled back.
"You know Nick'las?" he asked.
Cassie grinned. "Oh yeah, I know Nick!" she replied wryly.
A broad smile crossed Kinsah's face. "You LIKE Nick'las." he teased.
"Kinsah!" Cassie protested, smacking the young man lightly on the arm. He merely chuckled and continued to poke gentle fun at her. "Remind of younger sister." he said after she'd smacked him on the arm again.
"You have a sister? What's her name?" Cassie asked curiously.
"Her name Rihana...she 14 seasons old." he informed her proudly. His face fell slightly. "I miss her."
She leaned in closer to him and placed a gentle hand on his forearm. "It's okay...you'll see her again."
Kinsah nodded. "I know...but still miss."
Cassie took her other hand and gripped his softly. "I know what it's like to miss your family." she replied.
He smiled sadly at her and it was at this point that Janet happened to look over at the two of them.
"Daniel, tell me they're not..." she began.
The archaeologist twisted his head to look, then said gingerly, "Well, I wish I could say they weren't...but they are..."
"Thanks...you're a big help." she remarked sarcastically.
"What? It's not a big deal..." he protested.
"Right...just keep in mind that she's not your daughter."
Daniel smiled mischievously, attempting to distract her. "But she will be!"
Seeing through her boyfriend's obvious plot but deciding to play along, Janet allowed him to take her by the arm and turn her around so she could no longer see Cassie and Kinsah. "Just as long as they don't start going to movies..." she cautioned.
"Come on, Janet...like THAT'S ever going to happen..." Daniel scoffed.
Cassie walked up cautiously. "Hey Mom, can I have 20 bucks?" she asked, giving her mother her best "don't you love me?" smile.
"Sure Cassie... may I ask what for?" Janet replied as she dug around in her purse for the money.
"I'm taking Kinsah to the movies." the girl said cheerfully.
Janet glared at Daniel, who hastily retreated and went to his office where he proceeded to lock the door and turn on the music so he could not hear Janet pound the door later. He was glad he'd acquired some Bon Jovi and U2 from Nick...it was perfect music for such an occasion!
Turning to her daughter, Janet handed over the money with a suspicious look.
"What, Mom?" Cassie asked in a wounded tone. "It's just the movies!"
As the pair walked away, she shook her head. "That's what they all say..." she muttered.
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