Vala and Carolyn finished their lunch and decided to walk thru the small mall area next to the restaurant. Carolyn was enjoying the fresh air and nuance of children playing near the area, older couples holding hands, and lovers kissing on the sly. Vala was just being herself and commenting about the clothes, new styles and customs of earth. Carolyn was so relaxed they stopped by a small man made stream nearby and decided to take off their shoes and dangle their feet into the water.

"Carolyn? asked Vala, what is your mother like? I mean you and your father seem from different worlds."

Carolyn didn't take Vala's question personal and she really had never been asked about her nationality.

"Well my mother is Filipina and my father of course you know is of English and Scottish descent."

"Well your mother must be quite beautiful because there are men around here who keep turning their head towards you every time they pass dear."

"Oh, quit exaggerating Vala, there's no one looking at me, they're all looking at you."

"Carolyn, when I say they are looking at you, they are looking at you. Of course the two of us together would make any man turn their heads; I think even some women were interested from their looks."

"Valaaaa, quit, you are so incorrigible."

"Well darling our day is not over yet. How about a facial and a message? I know I could do with a little peeling, a pedicure and a nice rub down."

"Why not, it's not like I have anything pressing at the moment."

"Alright, let's go. The Spa is just down the road, we can walk or drive you choose." Said Vala.

"Uh, I think we can drive, just in case I might be paged, we can just jump into the car and go."

"Alright, drive it is."

Both women walked back to Vala's vehicle and drove to the spa. Their pursuers returned to the van and followed at a discreet distance. Vala and Carolyn immediately had a pedicure and manicure. The spa was just what Carolyn needed. She relaxed into her pallet and hot rocks were applied to both Vala and Carolyn's back. After the heat treatment they both had the works in messages. They were both given Daiquiri's and cucumber sandwiches and relaxed under soothing music.

"Carolyn?"

"Yes Vala."

"You know your father is a very nice man. He never once had ever said to me that I was not good enough or couldn't do the job or not responsible enough to become one of SG1. I know he is so proud of you. Everytime he sees you work on one of us he always knows we are in good hands. You should see him when he sees you in the infirmary, he lights up; of course he tries not to show it, but he has this little crinkle in his brow when you start diagnosing what's wrong with your patients, and when he sees you hurting over a death of one of his people he rubs his nose in sympathy to your feelings."

"I- I never knew that. I guess I never really realized that he cared so much. You know when I first came to SGC I was taking over some pretty big shoes. Dr. Janet Fraiser was a respected physician and a lot of people around SGC were hostile that I took over her position and treated me like I was an alien. There were only so few and SG1 being the few that accepted me to do my job. I wasn't really accepted until the plague broke out in SGC and earth that anyone took me seriously. I thank you for telling me about my father. It's been a struggle for me to finally accept who he is and what he was doing for most of his career. He was always so secretive and constantly on the move and never there when we needed him."

Carolyn was silent for a few moments remembering those memories when she so wanted her fathers love and approval. Vala sensed that Carolyn probably never had spoken to anyone about how she felt about her father and listened with a caring heart.

"Vala, I want to thank you for taking me out today. I – I……….

"You just needed a day off, that's all. Tell you what, let's blow this joint, I think and see what Sam's up to. Maybe we can swing back and pick her up and really have a girls day talking about the men of SG1 or any other man for that matter."

Carolyn smiled at that prospect and they both gathered their clothes and started out to the parking lot of the spa. The van was contacted by a mysterious voice.

"Are our targets in range to move on team leader?"

"Yes sir, the opportunity at this point would be critical."

"You have a go team leader. Pick up our targets and proceed to our next destination."

"Yes Sir, team leader out."

A/N. Sorry this is short. I would appreciate any reviews. I'm trying to see what makes Carolyn tick and I thought Vala would be the one to open her up. Next chapter will be creative I assure you and longer.