A/N: I don't own these characters or the shows they come from. I'm just borrowing them for a bit.

A/N 2: Um, at least it's less than 2 weeks? (Apologizes profusely to readers.) I actually have a good excuse, unfortunately-my computer died and I'm borrowing my mom's. So that's why this is probably the shortest chapter-it's all I had written and intended to write more, but I wanted to update sometime this century so please consider this a short filler to whet the appetite:) I'll post more as soon as I can. Thanks again for your reviews, and have a great day!

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"Oh, I'm glad you're having a good time. Yes, everything here is fine." Chloe said into the phone.

"Lana" she mouthed at Pete.

He nodded, and she continued her conversation.

"Oh, the movie I went to with Pete? It was 'Under the Tuscan Sun'. Yes, I liked it. Sure, we could go when you get back. The Talon?"

Chloe looked around; she and Pete were ensconced at a table there.

"It's doing fine. Nope, no fires or mutant damage. You can stay at Metropolis with your Aunt another couple of days. Really? I'm glad. So the stables there are good, huh? Great. Clark? Uh..."

Chloe's eyes got big, looking at Pete frantically.

"Doing chores" he mouthed to her.

Chloe stared at him, and he shrugged, saying in a whisper "How do we know he isn't, wherever he went to?"

She nodded, and picked up her conversational thread smoothly.

"You know Clark, lots of chores to do. Sure, I'll let him know you called. Enjoy the art gallery for me! 'Kay, you too. Bye."

Chloe hung up, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"She's actually having fun in Metropolis. She'll be back in a few days. You think Clark is doing work for the military?"

Pete shrugged. "You never know. Hey, don't you have an Uncle in the military?"

Chloe nodded, "My cousin Lois sent me a postcard. They are stationed in Georgia now I think. I already considered asking her for help, but I've got a better idea now."

Chloe grinned dangerously, and Pete's eyes widened in fear.

"Why do I get the feeling I'm probably not going to like this?"

"You will, you'll see. Come on, we have to get back to the Torch. Then you have your 'date' with Cherise." Chloe rolled her eyes.

"Oh yeah!" Pete puffed up visibly and smiled.

Chloe just shook her head as they exited the Talon.

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"Clark, wait!" Major Carter yelled.

She ran to where he was confronting Selmak.

"But they're" Clark started.

"I know." she replied.

Selmak lowered his head, and then raised it.

"Sam?" Jacob Carter's voice said.

"Hi Dad" Maj. Carter said.

Clark turned to her, confused.

"Clark, this is my father. Yes, he has a symbiote, but it's our allies, the Tok'ra. Not the Goa'uld."

Clark blinked, and then nodded. "Okay." He said.

Gen. Carter stared bemusedly at the tall teen in front of him.

"Hello, I don't believe we've met." He said, holding out his hand to shake.

"Jacob Carter, Sam's father and host to the Tok'ra Selmak."

Clark looked at him, then shook his hand.

"Clark Kent. Nice, uh, to meet you."

"You're very…fast." Gen. Carter observed.

A/N add-on: I'm not sure where in the series at this time Gen. Lane is stationed, so I apologize for any mistakes.