Chapter 26
The next day, SG1 went on a day mission while Sam worked in the lab catching up on things there. She was helping one of the scientists there when she froze and closed her eyes.
"Major, are you okay?" Nothing happened.
"Major?"
Sam opened her eyes and then ran out of the room. The two scientists looked at each other, shrugged their shoulders, and then carried on working. Sam ran up to Hammond's office. His door was open. As she ran in, he looked up.
"Major are you okay?"
"Sir, SG1 is in trouble."
"What? How do you know?"
"I felt pain, Sir, like I was being electrocuted, but it was minor." She suddenly clutched her head.
"AHHHHH!" She collapsed on the ground she clutching her head, screaming. Walter ran into the room.
"Get a medical team in hear now!" Hammond ordered.
He got up and went around the table as Walter went to call Janet and her team. He bent down as Sam stopped screaming, and helped her to sit up. She was leaning against him when Janet and her team ran into the room. Sam had her eyes closed tapping. There was nothing at first, and then she opened them and tried to get up.
"Hold it their, Sam."
"I've got to get to the Control Room."
"Why, Sam?"
"Dial PY6-518. I might have a stronger connection to Jack. Please, Sir."
"Okay. Then to the infirmary."
"Yes, Sir."
They helped Sam to her feet and then down to the Control Room. Hammond ordered them to dial the planet SG1 was on. Once the gate was formed she sat down and closed her eyes. Then using two fingers she started tapping Morse code and waited. Every one in the Control Room watched and waited, and then Sam opened her eyes, looking straight ahead.
"I can hear Jack. We're talking telepathically. Apophis has SG1, and the snake head has been asking for me." Then she smiled.
"Jack just pissed off Apophis, and he's asking for me again." Sam closed her eyes again, and they all waited. She opened them and turned to Hammond.
"Sir. Apophis' ship just landed on the planet. Jack said that there are only six Jaffa holding the Gate, and the ship is one click from the Gate and there aren't many ground troops that he and the others have been able to see."
"How do we get past the ones guarding the Gate?"
"Stun grenade, Sir. Wait." Sam closed her eyes and then smiled.
"Sir, Jack said he still has a small bottle of orange juice. He's going to try to put it in Apophis' drink."
She continued telling Hammond and the others what Jack was saying and doing.
The two Jaffa that were holding Jack loosened up just enough for Jack to quickly break free, grab one of the zats and open it as he turned to fire at the two Jaffa. Then he turned to fire it at Apophis, only to fly in the air across the room. Jack got up as Apophis yelled at the two Jaffa. Jack quickly pulled out the small bottle of juice and opened it, tossing it in the jug before trying to go for the zat, only to find he flying across the room again. The two Jaffa's picked him up and dragged him to where Apophis is.
"Now are you going to tell me where Major Carter is?"
"Go to hell."
Apophis laughed and walked over to the table. He poured himself a drink and then return with the goblet in hand.
"Now I'm going to ask again. Where is Major Carter?" His eyes glowed, and then he took a mouth full of the drink.
Jack smiled and waited. "She's at home. She's not going off world any more."
"Why is that?" Apophis took another mouthful.
"She's carrying my child."
"Your child will make a wonderful host."
"I don't think so snake head."
"Take him away." He suddenly dropped the goblet on the floor, then collapsed.
"It must have been something he drank."
They saw bubbles forming all around him and the bubbles started busting as he screamed in pain. One Jaffa went to touch him.
"I wouldn't do that if I was you. Not unless you want to look like him."
They looked at the body as it the bubbles kept busting with fluid coming out of them.
"There's nothing you can do for him. He's dead."
"He is a God," one of the Jaffa said.
"Well if he is a God he shouldn't be sick and ending up like this. You know this is what happened to Baal. He went the same way and now his Jaffa has gone home and is free. You can too. It's up to you." The two Jaffa looked at each other.
"Do you have a family? Wife? Children?" They continued to look at him.
"If so, when was the last time you saw them? A week? Months? Now that you and your brothers are free, like Teal'c, you can go home to your families or find another false snakehead God. It's up to you."
They let go of Jack, and he got up looking at them both, then looked at the slimy mess on the floor for a couple of minutes
"It's up to you guys. The choice is yours. Freedom for all Jaffa or more bloodshed and less family time."
"I choose freedom."
"So do I."
"Good. Let's go and free the rest of my team and then let the others know that Apophis is dead."
They left the room and Jack followed them to where the others were being kept. One of them opened the door while the other Jaffa told the four others that Apophis was dead.
"Jack? What's going on?"
"Teal'c, they need a Jaffa freedom talk. Apophis is slime."
They looked at him as Teal'c walked past Jack to talk to the Jaffa.
"Jack?"
"He's dead. Apophis is dead. I'll explain it to you when we get home." He then closed his eyes and smiled, then opened them.
"Come on. Let's go home."
They walked out of the cell to where Teal was. They all talked for half an hour as they headed back to the Gate. Along the way the Jaffa that were with them stopped to tell the other Jaffa until they reached the gate and dialled home.
After Sam told everyone in the Control Room that Apophis was dead and the Jaffa were starting to believe in freedom, the gate shut down and she turned with a smile on her face.
"Come on Sam. We better get you to the infirmary," Janet said.
"Okay." She stood up and look at Hammond.
"It looks like SG1 will be the top talk of the Tok'ra water cooler again, Sir." Hammond chuckled.
"Yes. I'll be surprised if Jacob doesn't show up here by the end of the day telling us about it."
"No doubt, Sir."
"Go to the infirmary and get checked out before SG1 returns."
"Yes, Sir. Sorry for scaring you like that in your office, Sir."
"That's okay. Go on." Sam nodded and followed Janet to the infirmary.
An hour later the Gate started spinning. Sam was in the control room and she knew it was SG1. A couple of minutes later they came through the Gate and down the ramp. By the time they pass their guns over to the waiting SF's Sam were walking through the blast doors. Jack saw her walk in. They both smiled at each other and then hugged and kissed in front of everyone. Daniel looked up in the Control Room to see Hammond with a grin on his face, then back down to them. They broke apart but didn't let go of one another. By that time Hammond showed up.
"Well done Colonel. You all know the drill. We'll debrief in two hours."
"Yes, Sir."
Knowing that Sam had already told Hammond about Apophis, they all walked out of the Gate Room together as Jack and Sam had their arms around each other as they headed to the infirmary. After their post ops and showers other personnel congratulated Jack on killing Apophis as he walked to the mess hall to find Sam waiting for him. He saw that she already got their drinks, pie, and cake. He went to join her and they talked till it was time for the briefing.
Sam went to her lab while Jack went to the briefing. Afterwards he went to work on his report. A week later Jack and Sam got three days off so they flew to San Diego for that time. They already had every- thing planned for when they arrived there. When they arrived at Mark's place the kids and their dog greeted them. When they walked into the house and into the kitchen where Mary was, she was making them cups of coffee. Sam put the bottle in the fridge.
"Ah, Mary, no coffee for me, thanks."
"Okay. Would you like some orange juice then?"
"Thanks." Mary got her some orange juice and they all sat down around the table.
"How's things Mary?"
"Good."
"And what about between you and Mark?"
"No change."
"Well since Jack and I are here, you and Mark are going to stay at the Towel 23 Hotel for three days, all expenses paid." Mary sat there in shock.
"And we will look after the kids for the weekend," Jack said smiling.
"But why?"
"You two needed time alone together, so why not?"
"I don't know, Sam."
"Go on. Why not? But only so long as you take that bottle of orange juice with you."
"The one that you put in the fridge?"
"Yep. Let's just say we put some thing in it to spice up your marriage and we aren't telling you what it is."
Mary looked at them both. "How do I know you are telling the truth Sam?"
"Well let's just say we had some of it one night and we both were horny all night."
She looked at them both. "Really?"
"Oh yeah. We dank some of it on our honeymoon and the record is what Sam?" Jack look at her.
"Four times. We made passionate love four times in one night and the orgasms? Let's just say I lost count."
Mary looked at them with her mouth open. "You're joking?"
"Nope. Trust me. You're going to love it. So what are you going to do?"
"I'll be right back," she said as she got up and left the room.
They heard her running up the stairs.
"She's going to pack."
"Yep. One down one to go."
"True." They kissed as Mark walked in.
"Sam, Jack? What are you guys doing here?" Sam got up to give Mark a hug.
"We're here to take care of the kids while you and Mary are away for three days," Jack said.
"What? Why?"
"You two needed some time alone, and since Jack and I have got some time off, we flew out here so we can look after the kids for you two."
"What has she told you, Sam?" Mark wasn't happy that his wife was telling any one about their problems.
"That you two haven't had any quality time in years and since Jack and I have time off, why not?"
"Sam..."
"Mark, go on. The room is already taken care of for the three days. Mary already started packing. She knows where you two will be staying."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. Now go and get packing."
"Okay. I swear you are up to something, Sam."
"Who me?" She put her hand on her chest and he shook his head, then turned around and headed to the stair to go up to the second story.
Sam turned around and walked past Jack with a smile on her face only for him to grab her arm and pull her down on his lap so he could give her a kiss.
"Well let just hope that this will work."
"It will. After all, he is a Carter," Sam said.
"Yes, and I married one who I love."
They both kissed as the kids ran inside from out back.
"Ewe yuck!" they said, casing Sam and Jack to break apart.
"You wait till you get older. Then you will be kissing yourselves."
"No way!" they both said and ran into the lounge. Sam giggled.
"Sam do you know a good restaurant for the four of us to go out to tonight?"
"Yes. Mark and Mary took the kids to 'Joe's Crab Shack.'"
"Crab?"
"Yes crab. They love the place, and, yes, there is steak as well."
"Sweet."
They both kissed before Sam got up and went to get the phone and phone book. She passed the phone to Jack while she looked up the number, and then passed the book to him pointing out the number. He called to make a booking for that night for the four of them. Once finished they both talked for a few minutes before Mary and Mark returned. They spoke to the kids before going back into the kitchen.
"Are you two sure you can handle them?" Mary asked.
"Sure, no problem. Now get your bag, and go enjoy yourselves. We'll meet you guys at eleven in the reception area on Sunday," Sam said.
"Okay, thanks. The guest room is already made up."
"Okay, thanks. So go."
They walk out to the hallway and Jack went to the fridge to get the orange juice then follow them to the front door. He passed the bottle to Mary with a note and then they watch Mark and Mary get in their car and leave before going back inside to see what the kids were up to.
Two hours later they left for the restaurant in town. They all enjoyed themselves, then afterwards went to a movie before returning back for the night. The next day they all went to the zoo, the park, and even went shopping. Later that afternoon they went bowling, having heaps of fun. That evening Jack made spaghetti and meatballs for dinner with chocolate cheesecake for dessert afterwards.
The next day they went to the hotel to meet Mark and Mary. While there Jack went to pay for their room and their meals. When they showed up, they were both grinning. Jack and Sam knew what they were up to. Once everything was paid for, they all left to head into town for some lunch before heading to the airport.
When Mary and Sam was alone Mary had to ask. "Sam any chance of getting more of that juice?"
"Why? How was the weekend?"
"Sam you were right! God this weekend was the best. And the sex? Man he was an animal!" she wave her hand in front of her face causing Sam to laugh.
"That good?"
"Oh yeah! He knows about the juice so don't be too surprised if he asks for more of that sex juice."
Sam coved her mouth laughing. "We will see."
After lunch, they all headed to the airport to say their good byes.
"Sam what did you put in that orange juice?" Mark asked.
"Why?"
"Mary told you about the weekend?"
"Yep. So did it help you two?"
"Yes, it did, thanks. You're the best Sis."
"No problem. So what are you two going to do now?"
"Well, we both had the last of the juice this morning, and, well..."
"Well then you two better get home and let her take care of your problem for you," she winked at him.
"Thanks."
They both hug before Jack and Sam left for their waiting plane. A Few hours later they arrived home and relaxed in a bubble bath.
"I spoke to Mary. She rinsed the bottle out before disposing of it."
"That's good."
"So, what would you like for dinner?"
"Chinese?"
"Sounds good to me."
Later that evening they both sorted out their bags, as well as the things they bought while in San Diego, while waiting for their dinner to arrive. During dinner they looked through the pamphlets on different baby cots, basinets, and everything else for the baby, even colour for the walls.