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When it looked like no-one was willing to make the choice between good or bad news first, Jack made the decision for them.

"The good news is that the police aren't looking at doing anything about John's involvement so far. Apparently they got a exemplary and rather long-winded character reference from a Mrs Beetlejuice."

"Bedelmeier." Daniel corrected. "She's the principal."

"Whatever. Andy says he's more than happy to accept her assurances that the only time the kid would ever use whatever martial arts skills he has is in the defence of his fellow students. He also mentioned that she believes that he gained these skills from his parents who may or may not have been secret agents." Jack grinned. "Quite the imagination obviously. Apparently she also believes there is no way a certain handsome young archaeologist would be associated with someone of anything less than excellent moral fibre."

Daniel blushed profusely as the rest of his team shared amused smiles.

"So yeah, as far as Andy is concerned, even if the bastard dies John won't get into any trouble for it. The DA feels the same way – obviously the public would not be okay with him prosecuting the kid who stopped the guy raping the prom queen. So everyone knows Frankston is scum and they have proof of his guilt. That is also, however, where the bad news comes into play…"

"Oh, I'm so not going to like this…" Daniel closed his eyes.

"Frankston has some kind of immunity."

"What!"

"Apparently the FBI need him for some huge case. They're moving in now to contain the situation." Jack pressed his lips together in disgust.

"Contain the situation!" Daniel was yelling now. "The FBI need him so badly that they're willing to look the other way while he rapes innocent young girls?"

"Andy didn't say they'd look the other way, but he doesn't have the greatest amount of faith in the feds either. Plus with the FBI digging into things it means that John might still be in danger of being compromised."

"How could a school teacher be so vital to an FBI case?" Carter wondered.

"Could you do some discreet digging into the bastard's background, Carter? And see if you can find out more about this all important case?"

"Yes, sir."

"I believe we should inform General Hammond." Teal'c spoke up. "His contacts might prove most valuable."

"Agreed." Jack nodded. "We'll use the red phone advantage if need be."

"After all, saving the world however many times should at least occasionally give us a say as to what goes on in it." Daniel's tone was low. "And this is not acceptable."

"Indeed." Teal'c and Jack said together.

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"Hey." A tiny face peeked around the door frame.

"Hey." John responded, not moving from the bathroom floor.

She sat down beside him. "I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"For pushing you. It wasn't fair on you. Especially when you'd already explained that you were uncomfortable. In my defence, I'm not feeling entirely rational at the moment."

"S'okay. I understand."

"You don't kiss like a high school guy."

"I don't?"

"Nope." She gave him a small smile.

"Hmm." He shrugged.

Ally leaned against his shoulder and he wrapped one arm around her. "Guess you're not the only one who is derentis." She sighed sadly.

"Guess not. Maybe not quite as much as me though."

"Oh, definitely not that bad." She agreed.

"Your folks know where you are?" John asked, the thought suddenly occurring to him.

"Yeah, I called them from school after I told Mrs B I wasn't staying at school today." Ally sighed. "They're being soo nice. So desperate to do and be whatever it is that I might need. I could get away with anything right now. It's way too weird."

Ally's parents had always been fairly lenient - after all, they let her come hang out at his place all the time even though there was never any parental supervision. Though John had worked pretty hard at keeping their trust in him – always making sure that Ally got home on time and making sure her parents knew where they were going and what they were doing. They were really nice people. John could imagine they'd be beside themselves trying to work out the best way to help their daughter through this nightmare. Probably trying too hard the whole time.

"You know what my mum said? When I decided to ditch school today? She said that she preferred it if I didn't go back to school until your suspension is lifted. That if I wasn't going to be at home where she could make sure I was okay, that at least she'd know I was with you. That was her condition. To be with you or be home."

"What can I say? Your parents love me." John joked lightly.

"They do. And I have to agree that I feel safer with you than I do anywhere else right now."

He squeezed her gently. "You can hang out with me as long as you want. I'll take care of you." And if anyone ever tries to hurt you again, I'll kill them, he added silently. I will kill them slowly. And a lot.

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