Ch. 56

(Atlantis Gate Room)

After grabbing Adam and John, the three almost ran to the Atlantis Gate Room. They met Elizabeth, and three-fourths of SG-1.

"What's up, guys?" Stacey asked.

"General Landry wants the three of you to return to earth with SG-1," Liz told them, with a small smile.

"Really?" John asked, holding Adam. John looked around. "Wait, where's Dr. Jackson?"

"Right here!" Daniel came running in. "Sorry I'm late."

"You could have told me about this in the Infirmary," Stacey said, putting her hands on her hip.

Daniel gave a slight shrug, "Elizabeth wanted to surprise you," he told her. "Sorry."

Weir looked up at Chuck and ordered:

"Dial earth,"

"Yes, ma'am,"

One by one the Chevrons locked into place. John glanced over at Stacey. She started shaking a little. He could tell that she was nervous about returning to earth. John held one of her hands with his free hand to stop her shaking.

The final Chevron locked.

"Wormhole established," Chuck announced.

Elizabeth clicked on her radio.

"SGC, this is Dr. Weir. Do you respond?"

Landry's voice came to life.

"This is General Landry. Go ahead," the General responded.

"SG-1 plus three are ready, General," Weir said.

"Excellent! They can come on through whenever they're ready,"

Stacey turned to Elizabeth and said, "See you soon."

"Enjoy," Weir smiled.

The six glanced at one another, sighed, and then walked through the Event Horizon.

(Earth, SGC, Gate Room)

There was a momentary silence when they all reached earth. Stacey looked around. Walter was at the controls as usual. But, instead of General Hammond, or Jack greeting the group, an unfamiliar face stood in front of them.

"Welcome home, SG-1! How are things fairing in the Great City?" the General asked.

"Never better, sir!" Cam answered.

SG-1 stepped down the ramp so that Landry could see Sheppard, Stacey, and Adam. Stacey was first to great the new commander of the SGC.

"General Landry," Stacey shook his hand.

"Dr. Grayson, it is a pleasure to finally meet you," Landry greeted.

"Likewise, Sir,"

John came slowly down to be more at eye level with the group. Adam had gone very quiet and respectful. He started sucking his thumb. John saluted the general with his free hand. Landry saluted back. John relaxed.

'And who might you be?" Landry asked the boy.

"This is Adam, sir," John told him

"Our son," Stacey added.

Landry raised his eyebrow.

"Oh, really, now?"

"Sir, if I may ask: why did you recall Stacey and I?" John asked.

"I'm afraid I have some bad news about you parents, Dr. Grayson," the General began. "Last night they got into a car accident. I drunk driver had hit your parents vehicle with them and Allison in the car. Mr. and Mrs., Grayson were killed on impacted. I'm sorry."

Stacey slouched her shoulders a little and her eyes welled with tears.

"And Allison?" Daniel immediately asked.

"Thanks to her healing gene, she'll be fine. She's here, in the Mountain. Dr. Lam is taking after her. We knew about Allison's gene and we didn't want the doctors asking questions," Landry told them.

But, Stacey only listened to the first two sentences. That's all she needed to hear right now.

"Sir, where . . .?" Stacey asked faintly.

"V.I.P. Quarters," Landry cut off.

Stacey gave a silent nod and dashed out of the 'Gate Room. John followed.

To be continued . . .