Chapter Ten: Swimming
After he paid the lady the required money, he walked out to meet the others, who were waiting outside for him. They were just outside the door and he could hear Sam and Janet giggling, he smiled and then joined them. It was an incredibly beautiful day, the sun was shinning brightly without a cloud in the sky, there was no wind and it was just so gorgeous, they headed off towards Daniel's car as the sun shone down on them.
"So where to now?" Daniel asked as they reached his car and started getting in. Sam and Janet shared a glance and then each looked out there side windows.
"I was thinking, since it's such a beautiful day, how about going to the pool or something?" Sam suggested turned back around, Janet nodded and turned around too.
"Great idea Sam" She said and Daniel turned back to face them and smiled.
"So the pool… sounds good" He said turning back around. "That's about another half hour out of town… on the other side" He spoke as Teal'c started the engine and pulled out of the car park.
"That way we can stop at home and grab our swimming gear" Janet said with a grin.
"Perfect" Sam agreed and smiled back.
The drive back into town seemed a lot quicker than what the trip out had, but that was the way it worked. Driving into town they stopped by Daniel's place first as he ran in and grabbed himself a bag full of his swimming gear, returning to the car, they then headed to Sam's and then to Janet's.
Teal'c was not much for swimming, or bathers. Not that the bright yellow and orange board shorts Daniel had bought him once didn't suit him, they actually did, because they made him wear them once, just it wasn't his type of thing, he preferred to sit and watch as the others had fun, he enjoyed being able to watch, even if he didn't join in their fun all the time he did enjoy watching though, and would occasionally join in when he felt appropriate. He smiled to himself as they continued on from Janet's to where the pool was, another half hour away.
Sam and Janet were in the back seat chatting as they drove along, Daniel occasionally turning around and joining in their conversation.
"So what do you think Jack would be doing right now?" Daniel asked them and Janet smiled.
"Probably annoying the hell out of all my nurses and Dr. Warner" She said to him and he and Sam both laughed.
"Probably" Daniel said, turning back to face out the window. "I still have no idea how he managed to do what he did, but I have to admit it was pretty funny" Daniel said as he reminisced.
"Yeah, well obviously a tired Colonel O'Neill and stairs don't mix" Janet said and she and Sam laughed.
"Very true" Sam said.
"Well me and Teal'c were going to go in and see him this afternoon, want to join us?" Daniel asked and Sam and Janet looked at each other.
"Ah… Nah, we'll see him on Monday and we have our own plans this afternoon" Janet said and winked at Sam, who smiled in return.
"But tell him we said 'Hello' okay?" Sam asked and Daniel nodded.
"Sure thing" He replied.
They arrived at the pool in good time, having only actually taken twenty five minutes to get there. They each grabbed their bags and headed towards the building. It was a fairly new constructed building and they had each only been there once or twice, Cassie had had a swimming competition with school here and they had all come to watch. Cassie was a great swimmer, Janet had taken her swimming nearly every weekend, it was something that she herself enjoyed to, Cassie had done really well, but she really didn't like all the competition she just liked to have fun, which she did.
There were three pools inside the building and then another outside. Inside there was a fifty metre swimming pool which was the main pool, there was a small wading pool for all the younger kids too, just at the other end of the other pool and a little off to the side, there was also a wave pool too. Outside there was just another pool, but the water was not heated like the inside ones.
Entering inside they each, minus Teal'c went and got changed into their swim gear, then headed out into the main pool area.
Sam, Daniel and Janet jumped into the main pool and started to do a few laps up and down, while Teal'c pulled up a chair and sat and watched them. After swimming a few laps they stopped and had a little swim around, when Daniel decided he'd splash them both, immediately regretting it as Sam and Janet working together had him dunked over within seconds. Breaking free of the grasp he swam off under water before coming up for a breath and swimming off,
Sam and Janet looked at each other laughed and then swam after him. When he got to the other end he jumped out and then quickly made his way back up to the opposite end, Sam and Janet stopped and just watched him go then shrugged and kept swimming. Daniel returned to the water a few minutes later with a bundle of stuff, Sam and Janet looked up at him and he threw a beach ball at them, luckily Sam caught it before it splashed them. Daniel them jumped aback in and the three of them mucked around throwing the ball around and just having fun, while Teal'c sat back and watched, smiling as he did so.
Half an hour later and Daniel was out sitting with Teal'c a towel wrapped around him as they watched Sam and Janet swim laps of the pool, they had been doing that for the last ten minutes and it was great to watch as they both were swimming at almost the exact same time with each other. Of course they were swimming at a slow casual pace as to not use up a heap of energy and see how many more they could do. After another twenty minutes they were still going and were still in sync with each other, when Daniel decided it was enough and threw his towel down and then waited until they reached the end of the pool and jumped in.
Sam and Janet both just stopped and looked back at Daniel who just had a huge grin on his face. But just as quickly as before Sam and Janet had him under the water again, they then got out of the pool and each picked up their towels, wrapping themselves up in them and sat down with Teal'c for a few minutes.
After about ten minutes they each got up and made their way to where there was a small canteen. Still wrapped up in their towels, Sam and Janet walked up to the counter, while Daniel and Teal'c went and sat at one of the tables.
"Hello" Janet said as the lady behind the counter came towards them.
"What can I do for you?" She asked politely and Sam and Janet both smiled.
"Could I just get three coffees and a bottle of water?" Janet responded.
"You certainly can" The lady said grinning as she went over to make the coffees.
"So what do you have planned for this afternoon, Janet?" Sam asked curiously.
"Well, anything rather than seeing the Colonel" Janet responded with a laugh. "Nah just thought we could spend a little more time together… you know me and you, coz we hardly ever get the opportunity!" She explained and Sam smiled.
"Yeah, you're right" she agreed. "So what do you want to do?" Sam asked and Janet smiled.
"I haven't decided yet" Janet said as the lady returned with the coffees. Janet handed her the correct money and Sam picked up two of the cups, while the lady brought over the water and then Janet picked up the last cup and carried the water, they then made their way over to where Daniel and Teal'c were sitting.
"So what we going to do now?" Daniel asked as Sam and Janet neared the table.
"I was thinking of having a go in the wave pool, looks like some fun" Sam said as she handed Daniel his cup and then sat down with her own. Janet then sat down next to her and handed the bottle of water over to Teal'c.
"Thank-you, Doctor Fraiser" Teal'c said with a bow of his head.
"No problem Teal'c" Janet responded with a smile.
"Good idea" Daniel said as he made way to drink his coffee. They each sat there drinking there drinks and occasionally chatted as they did so. After about ten minutes, their drinks were empty and they were deep in a conversation.
"Well I have to disagree" Sam said to Daniel.
"But you're not even thinking about it" He replied.
"I am thinking about it… I just disagree" Sam responded.
"Fine, say what you will!" Daniel said as he looked down into his empty coffee cup. Sam just rolled her eyes and looked across at Janet who grinned and laughed.
"So who's up for the wave pool?" Daniel asked a few moments later as he lifted his head.
"I sure am" Sam said as she started to get up of the chair.
"Me too" Janet said and did the same.
"Cool" Daniel said as he and Teal'c both got up. Sam and Janet quickly walked over to where the boogie boards were kept and each grabbed one out. Daniel followed after them, while Teal'c pulled up a chair to the side and sat back and watched.
Sam was the first into the pool and then Janet and of course Daniel last. Luckily there weren't very many people around, which was slightly odd for a Saturday, but they were actually the only ones in the wave pool and they were each mucking around.
Sam and Janet were racing each other on the waves while Daniel spent most of the time chasing after his board.
After ten minutes Daniel had given up and was once again sitting with Teal'c, his towel wrapped tightly around himself, as they sat and watched Sam and Janet.
Sam and Janet were now each trying to actually stand on the boards, which was proving very difficult, especially with not having big enough waves, or a lot of room, not that either of them had actually ever surfed before, but they were having fun and enjoying themselves.
Daniel and Teal'c were chatting, well actually Daniel was chatting, Teal'c was listening and saying things when he thought necessary. Daniel had already gone back and got himself another coffee, while they wait for the others to finish. He had never been much of a swimmer; he had nearly drowned a few times in his life time. But he liked to watch as well, plus this gave him and Teal'c a chance to talk, even if he didn't really talk a lot, he did listen.
Within another twenty minutes Sam and Janet were finished in the wave pool and were making their way over to Daniel and Teal'c.
"So you guys ready to head off, now?" Daniel asked as they approached them.
"Sure, may as well" Sam said casually. "But not before a nice shower and of course getting changed" Janet added with a smile.
"Sounds like a plan" Daniel said getting up from the seat and picking up his board. "Better put these back first!" He said as he walked over to where they had got the boards from in the first place. Sam and Janet then picked up their towels and wrapped themselves up as they made their way into thew female change room, while Daniel went off into the males and Teal'c waiting outside for them.
Within twenty minutes Sam and Janet were already changed and all refreshed and standing outside with Teal'c whilst they waited for Daniel to finish. Sam and Janet were discussing their afternoon plans as they waited.
"You know Sam, I reckon we should just go to the mall and spend the afternoon doing a little girly shopping" Janet suggested and Sam smiled.
"Sounds like a plan" she replied. "Besides I got to get Cassie a birthday present still" Janet admitted.
"I do as well, but I already promised Teal'c I'd go with him" Sam replied and smiled at Teal'c who smiled back.
"Ah, that's cool" Janet said with a grin. "We can just shop around, have some lunch, shall be a good afternoon" Janet added.
"It shall" Sam responded with a grin.
Another five minutes and Daniel emerged from the male change rooms; he headed over to where the others were standing. "Hey guys, I'm done… You ready to get going now?" He asked. Sam and Janet smiled at him and each nodded.
"Indeed we are, Daniel Jackson" Teal'c responded and Daniel turned to face him and then shook his head.
"Okay then… lets go!" He stated and they headed off back outside to the car. "So where you guys going now" He asked Sam and Janet.
"Home and then to the mall" Sam responded. "Cool, then we'll drop you off at home" Daniel said as they reached his car and each got in.
"Thanks" Sam said with a grin.
"Not a problem!" Daniel replied as they got into the car and Teal'c started it up and they drove off.
Once again it took them half an hour to get back to Sam's house. Teal'c parked the car just out the front of her house.
"So you guys want to come in for a quick cup of coffee?" Sam asked as she opened the door to get out.
"Nah, better not" Daniel said turning to face her. "Told Jack we'd be in to see him this afternoon, so better do just that" He continued with a smile.
"Okay then, and it that case, we'll see you on Monday morning" Sam said.
"Sure will" Daniel replied. "See you Sam, bye Janet!" Daniel said as Sam shut the door and Janet was already out.
"See ya's" Janet said as she walked around to wear Sam was standing.
"Bye Major Carter" Teal'c said and bowed his head. "Doctor Fraiser" He added with another nod.
"Bye" Sam and Janet said in unison as Teal'c started the car back up and pulled away from the curb.
"So you wanna go in and change or anything before we head to the mall?" Sam asked Janet as they both waved after Daniel's car.
"Get changed… my clothes smell like chlorine" Janet stated as they turned and made their way back inside.
"Indeed" Sam said with a grin.
Walking in side they both quickly went and got themselves changed into different attire, something more suitable for the mall, and something that smelt less like chlorine. They re-grouped in the kitchen and sat down for a brief coffee. Suddenly without warning Sam's cell started to ring, jumping slightly at the sudden noise Sam quickly answered it.
"Major Carter" She said as she did so and there was a long pause. "Yes, sir… Should be there within a few minutes" She replied and Janet sighed and rolled her eyes, knowing exactly that it must have been the SGC. "She's right here with me, sir" Sam answered the caller's question. "Yes, sir, we'll be there as soon as possible" She replied once more and then closed her cell phone up and then looked over at Janet.
"What's the emergency?" Janet asked.
"He didn't say, just said that we have to get there ASAP" Sam answered Janet's question.
"Alrighty then" Janet said getting up. "Better go" She added and she and Sam made their way out of the house.
"We will most definitely finish this weekend another time" Sam said as she closed the door behind them.
TO BE CONTINUED… eventually in a sequel!
PS: I finished writing this Fanfiction the day before my birthday! 31st August, 2005… YAY!! And I'd also like to say a belated Happy Birthday to Amanda, hope she had an AWESOME Day and… I celebrated for her too! (grins)