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The party was a great success. Everyone had a great time and there was hardly any food or drink left by the end.
It was after midnight before Jack and Sam was finally able to get to bed after the long day to cooking and entertaining.
Everyone slept in the next morning. When they finally got up, Jacob once again made breakfast. This time he made his famous french toast with bacon, orange juice and coffee.
After they cleaned up from breakfast and everything was in the dishwasher, they decided to go downtown to do some shopping. Jacob, Mark and Brian went with Jack in his truck, while the others went with Sam. They went into the mall to do some shopping and then went to the restaurant in the mall for lunch. An hour later they headed back to Sam's so Mark and his family could get their bags before leaving for the airport.
An hour later they were all saying their good byes to each other until Christmas. They had all agreed on having Christmas at Sam's, which thrilled the kids.
After the Carter's plane left, Jacob, Jack and Sam were walking back to the parking lot when Sam's phone rang. She checked the number,
"It's the SGC" and she answered it.
"Carter… when?… ok I'll be there as soon as I can… ok thanks" then she hung up.
"Dad, when are the Tok'ra expecting you to return?"
"In a couple of hours; why?"
"It looks like you will be staying longer. Somehow all of the fuses have blown on the gate and all the computers have crashed."
"How long?" Jack asked.
"Twenty four hours at least, possibly longer; I won't know until I check the damage myself."
"Ok; Jacob you are more that welcome to stay at my place or go with Sam to the base?"
"I'll go with you Jack."
"Ok"
"Sam, do you have that old device that Martouf gave you?"
"Yes, why?"
"There is a nob on the underside with numbers."
"Yes, I remember."
"Ok, click it to nine and then send the signal."
"What does it mean Jacob?"
"When they get the signal they will know it is from here. The number nine means 'gate malfunction' and they will understand and wait for twenty four hours. If it still is not working we will send it again."
"Ok, I'll do that when I get to the base. Oh and Dad, I wouldn't mind a list of codes for that device, just in case something happens and the Tok'ra want to contact us."
"Sure thing, Sam."
"I better go; I will call you tonight."
"Ok" Sam hugged them both and gave Jack a quick kiss before getting into her SUV and leaving. Jacob and Jack headed back to Sam's place.
"Jack, why are we returning to Sam's place?"
"Well, for one thing clothes for you and to grab some food from the fridge to take back to my place."
"Why don't we just stay here, no offence Jack."
"That's ok; sure why not. Anyway Sam and I talked about plans for when things like this happen and there is food in the fridge, like today for example. If she was called back to work on her down time and there was food in her fridge, I could help myself and vice versa."
"Ok that sounds like a good idea."