It had been two weeks since 'the big revelation' had been brought to light. Everything seemed fine between the two as far as Jack could tell. John didn't seem to hate him or resent him... It really just seemed.. Normal.. If not of course a little awkward.. Especially at first when everyone else had found out and was asking questions about it. He almost chuckled just thinking of some of the reactions.

Vala and Rodney where the most insane about the whole thing..

"We should have a baby shower!" Vala said excited. "Make everyone bring expensive gifts." "Is this really going to be a thing?" Rodney asked.
"Yes! We need to have a party! I love parties!" Vala replied. "Now what are you getting him?"
"Fine.. I'll get him some Johnny Cash." Rodney replied. "He loves Johnny Cash."
"Of course John will love cash! Who doesn't love cash?" Vala stated.
"That's not what I.." Rodney sighed and bowed his head and Vala continued.
"And you!" Vala pointed to Jack. "You need to buy him a gift for every birthday you've missed!
Even my Father who we all know was a horrible person gave my a trinket every birthday. You need to do the same."

All the doctors seemed to love that idea of throwing a gift shower. The psychologists all believed it would bring some happiness and excitement to the staff. As well as make 'the revelation' seem more real somehow to people.. Even Dr. Beckett, Dr. Lam and Dr. Keller volunteered to help decorate.
McKay and Daniel took Vala shopping and they all got a ton of "It's a Boy!" labelled things. Banners, balloons, cakes, shirts, fake cigars, invitations and all the rest of the propaganda.

Jack thought the whole thing was wacko.


Ronon Dex on the other hand, was less that enthusiastic and welcoming...
His strong, young, tall, threatening figure had loomed over Jack. "If you ever break his heart..."
A bantos rod suddenly out of no where swiped at the back of Jack's knees knocking him to the kneeling position.
Dex brought the rod back up and at Jack's throat dangerously.
"I'll break yours."

The Marines and Air Force Officers had strange looks.
Perhaps, Jack wondered, if they felt the same as Ronon did, but where conflicted do to their loyalties to him as well..
Some of the main original Atlantis personnel however, where more clear on their 'loyalties' like Major Evan Lorne.


In regards to his team, Daniel originally had been quiet.. Either in shock, unsure what to say, or both.. Later on though he told Jack to
"Listen to what he has to say. You can't just have it your way all the time.. He'll have his own opinions and you'll have to respect them."
Then after that he went along with helping Vala and McKay.. He bet either Vala had forced him or he was doing it to tease and humiliate him.. Jack wasn't sure...

Carter said nothing on the matter. She avoided Jack's eyes and hung out with John more in case he needed someone to talk too.
He wondered if she felt even more betrayed and upset at him even more then she had been.. He never meant to hurt her.. But it just kept on happening and she was being pushed farther and farther away from him...

Teal'c had offered lessons on how to be a parent of a warrior.. Even offering to teach John some fighting skills himself, if Jack felt too old to do so..
Which Jack wasn't sure if he should take offense to or not...

Then Cameron offered his congratulations and offered to take him out to O'Malley's Bar & Grill to celebrate.


It was ludicrous really.. John was an adult already, the fact that people where trying to give him advice on the matter of how to 'raise him' was insane. Though despite it all Jack appreciated it.. Not only to know they cared and had accepted it but also that their remarks, both heartfelt and teasing, helped keep Jack's own off feelings at bay for at least a moment.

Each time John went through the gate, Jack would start to feel incredibly uneasy. Beyond worried, and it astounded Jack that this 'Parental Instinct' or whatever happened so quickly.. Jack had always had a slight worried feeling when Sam used to go on missions without him, but it was never this bad with her.. Now, whenever John stepped through the gate flashbacks of Charlie burned into his brain.. Worry that John would return wounded or even worse, shot, would fill every inch of his being. Then when John would return an incredible sense of relief would over take him.. Only for the cycle to continue the next time..