I am really sorry that it´s been so long since last update. But for a while I didn´t know where to take this. Now I know. But still, I must warn you, updates won´t be that regular. But I promise you don´t have to wait this long again :)

-Lia

Enjoy!

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The rain that had washed over the city overnight had left the air fresh and clear. The first rays of the sun that was only just climbing lazily up to the clear blue sky were warming the morning air after the storm.

He could have easily ignored the brightness that sneaked inside behind the curtains, he could have rolled over and covered his eyes with a pillow or an arm and he would have been back asleep in no time. He could have ignored the soft sounds coming from the hallway and from the kitchen, just pretending that he was allowed to sleep late on his day off.

But it was the soft body that snuggled even closer to him when she felt him moving that was waking him slowly from his sleep. But still, the smile that crept on his still sleepy face was smug as he thought of the woman lying next to him.

"Morning." She smiled sleepily against his chest, eyes still closed.

"Hey." His voice was still hoarse with the sleep, fingers moving lazily against the soft material of her top.

"So, he let you stay over night, then." She asked, moving her head slightly to look at him with sleepy eyes, a teasing smile on her lips.

"I´m a grown man, Carter. I don´t need your father´s permission to stay over.

She chuckled softly against his tee-shirt covered chest before looking back up to him. "You had a nice chat?"

"Oh, yeah." His sarcastic reply made her smile again.

"He let you stay, that´s something."

"I guess he´s okay with this."

"He´s thrilled about the baby." She pulled away a little from his embrace to reach to touch his unshaven cheek, her long fingers trailing the line of his jaw.

He captured her hand with his own and pulled her closer to kiss her gently. The soft sounds coming from the kitchen that had woken him up became louder and she pulled away grinning at him as he leaned back against the pillows frowning.

"Well, I think this is his subtle way to say that it´s time to wake up." She kissed him softly on the lips once more before pushing the covers aside and leaving the bed.

He had let her shower first, and found her sitting in the kitchen some time later, Jacob preparing breakfast for them.

"Oh, good morning, Jack." Jacob smiled innocently. "I was just telling Sam that I hope I didn´t wake you."

"Not at all, I really don´t care sleeping late on my days off anyway." He replied taking a seat next to Sam.

Jacob chuckled quietly at the slightly annoyed tone of the other man´s voice and offered him a plate full of scrambled eggs and bacon. "Even though I let you stay here for the night, I don´t have to like that you are sleeping in my daughter´s bed."

"First of all, Jake," Jack started and glared at Sam who hid her smile behind her glass of orange juice and then turned back to look at the old general who leaned against the counter, his arms crossed across his chest, waiting for him to finish what he was about to say.

Jack glanced back at Sam, shrugging his shoulders. "Okay, he might have said something about staying over." He muttered quietly.

The loud and rhythmical knock from the front door made Jacob look questioningly at Sam and Jack.

"Cassie." Sam answered smiling to his unspoken question and smiled to her goddaughter as she walked in.

"Morning Sam. Jack." Cassie dropped her school bag on the floor. "Uncle Jacob!" The teenager´s voice rose as she jumped in his neck, hugging him tight.

"Hey sweetie." Jacob kissed the side of her head gently.

"So, how was your trip? Did you bring me anything?" Cassie asked sweetly.

"In a matter of fact, I did."

"Yay."

"You just saw him. He was gone like a week." Jack muttered earning a mischievous grin from Cassie over her shoulder as she followed Jacob into the living room to get her present. The old general was spoiling her as much as he spoiled the grandchildren he saw so rarely.

Sam smiled softly after them before turned to look at Jack. "I think we need to talk with General Hammond today." She said quietly.

He lifted his hand to massage her shoulders gently. "You´re worried?"

"Yeah." She admitted softly, staring down at her empty plate. "There´s so much we can lose."

"I know."

"Hey, Sam." Cassie walked back into the kitchen and plopped down on the chair opposite her aunt. "Wanna go shopping later today with me and mom?"

"Sure, Cass. There are just few things we need to take care first." Sam gave the girl a small smile and stood up. "You need a ride to school? We can drop you off."

"Sure. Thanks." The girl nodded and stole a piece of bacon from Jack´s plate before following Sam.

Jacob walked back into the kitchen, smiling apologizing to Jack "I´m sorry, but I have to leave. The Tok´ra contacted the SGC and I have to get back."

"Something´s wrong?" Jack asked as he pulled his jacket on.

"No, I don´t think so."

"Or, no, you wouldn´t tell me even if it was."

"Jack." Jacob sighed.

"Jake."

"This is nothing you need to worry about."

"I worry about pretty much everything now days." Jack said.

"Well, this is something you don´t need to worry over." The older man promised smiling.

"Well, we´ll see that when you call us to save your sorry little Tok´ra asses, once again."

"Everything okay?" Sam asked her father as they walked out of the house a few minutes later and she turned to lock the door.

"Yeah." Jacob wrapped his arm around her as they followed Jack and Cassie to the cars. "I have to leave and get back." He said softly. "I´m sorry I won´t be here for you. I know telling George won´t be easy."

She smiled sadly at him. "It´s okay. You sure you don´t need our help?"

He chuckled. "I already promised to call Jack if we need you." With quick goodbyes he drove away, promising to see Sam and Jack at the base before he left.

"It´ll be fine." Jack said after they had dropped Cassie off at her school, watching while she joined her friends and disappeared inside the building.

She was staring out of the window, her hand placed protectively against her stomach. "Yeah."

He gave her a quick glance before turning his eyes back to the road. "Whatever happens, Sam..."

"Yeah." She turned to look at him, giving him a small smile. "Whatever happens."

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I hope you are still reading. And reviewing of course.

And if you have any ideas, suggestions, all are welcome. I have a slight idea where to take this from here, but how to get there... :)