Kajos: Okay, this is the last chapter. I need some help with tow decisions at the end of this chapter. First, do I keep writing? Do you want a sequel because I have a plan to write three or four parts to this all of this length if people are interested for now it would just be if people want the next part though. The second is: Do I continue with it as part two of runs in the family and keep it all together as one story or would people preferred it if I start a sequel story? Keep it in mind as you read.
James looked expectantly at the other six people in the room. His face slowly fell concerned by their silence.
"Could someone say something people? Your making me think I'm going to turn into an axe murderer." Jack looked at everyone else.
"Oh, nothing like that but I think we should probably leave it till the briefing. It's about time we went home." James looked incredulous.
"Come on! At least give me a hint." Jack and Jon smiled two identical shit-eating grins at him tipped their heads a little to the side before turning to leave. Sam just followed still shocked. Only Daniel said anything more to James as he removed the device.
"Don't worry, James, it's just a bit of a long story. Nothing to worry about." He said waiting for him before he joined the others heading for the gate.
"So, I'm not human." Everyone at the table looked awkward except Teal'c.
"You are still James McGuyver. This changes nothing."
"Thanks Teal'c." James said.
"Well, your also still human according to my equipment, but from what we now know that's likely to change over the next few years."
"I'm going to grow out of being human!"
"Calm down James. It's going to be years and there's nothing you can do about it." James didn't looked calmed by Daniels comment. "For now what we need to be looking at is what happens to you in the short term. The whole point in this was to establish if there is a threat to us in this situation."
"From what I've heard, I'm happy to say that for now there is no threat." Hammond stated clearly.
"Good, good. That's great! So that means you can leave the base and have a life again James. This is a good thing."
"Oh, yeah I get to slowly mutate over two years while being plagued with nightmares of a hundred other lives. Great, Daniel."
"Yes, well there is that. It's likely those dreams are going to start soon and from what he said they're likely to be unpleasant and result in terrors, flashbacks…"
"Me generally looking insane." Daniel had no argument.
"Given all that, it might not be the best idea for James to be allowed on his own, if he starts shouting about stuff and having flash backs, he could be dangerous to himself and others."
"Plus in a around eighteen months he's going to start changing physically, at that point we are need going to need to make certain he stays under infirmary care for all medical needs. We don't want him ending up under an x-ray in Colorado." Janet added.
"I thought you said this would mean I could have my life back." James complained.
"Wait." Daniel said sounding increasingly over the past weeks and months like a parent. "Basically James is going to need an escort. Someone with the ability to restrain him if necessary, protect him in case this reaches the ears of the Trust and help in a crisis but someone who also knows about the program, isn't going to stick out in a school and can stay with James while were out of town. Correct?" Daniel asked looking around the table. Everyone nodded.
"I think I see where your going with this." Jack said with a small smile.
"Jon how do you feel like having a job?" Daniel asked. "If it's okay with the general I think you would be the perfect candidate."
"I approve." The General said straight away. "he has the military training and I think it would do you good to have something to focus on to keep you out of trouble. Not to mention that the two of you have already shown yourselves to work well together." James was smiling a little relieved he wasn't going to be stuck with some air force bodyguard or just back in isolation.
"What do you think?" Jack asked his clone.
"I don't even have a home currently and no offence Jackson but I don't really want to move in with you."
"None taken." Dr Jackson said before giving jack a pointed look. The Colonel sighed.
"You can stay with me." Jon looked at him in surprise. "What? It makes sense. We can easily pass you off as my nephew it would be a secure place for James to be and I guess it would be nice to finally be able to get that dog." Carter and Jackson looked at him oddly. "It wouldn't work with the time we're off world but if he's around then I don't have to worry."
'Are you certain Colonel?" Hammond asked him. He looked closely at his clone.
"Jon's right. We're not the same people any more. No matter how similar we are I think I can cope with living with my self." The General looked at Jon.
"How about you, son? Would this be all right with you? The Colonel would be your legal guardian."
"Yeah, as long as he doesn't try and treat me like a kid."
"Only if I have to."
"You won't."
"I'd hope as much." Everyone else sat in tense silence for a moment.
"Well if that's sorted then I suggest you get yourselves organised. SG-1 your on stand down till next Wednesday to give you time to settle. As for you two It will be required that you report in for regular medicals and I expect reports on any incidents or events ascertaining to security."
"And I expect reports from you James on anything effecting your health. Your officially my patient now."
"I believe that's all. Dismissed." The Carter and the two O'Neill's stood as he left the room.
"You know you don't have to do that anymore." Jack pointed out to Jon.
"Force of habit." Jon shrugged. Carter grinned a James.
"Guess we better get you packed to go home then." He returned her smile ten fold.
"Definitely."
Kajos: So the next part of this would be all about Jon and James' next few years as they finish school and James goes through his change. It would be about the same length again I think but covering a much larger period of time. Feedback is need on this. I would like to like those who have been reading this the whole way through. Particularly those who have reviewed and Ford B for keeping me writing. Thank you all and I hope to be writing another chapter soon.
