"Oh please. Like anyone is gonna tell the IOA. Woolsey is gone now. We'll be cloaked and besides, according to everyone it's my birthday so they have to let me."
Sheppard gave Cater a confident look and she sighed at his unmovable confidence, letting him lead her away.
"Hey Chuck gonna take the Jumper." Sheppard radioed.
"Alright Sir." He responded. Carter noticed his tone sounded slightly questionable but he didn't vocalize any concern. Trusting Sheppard's orders completely.
When they got to the Jumper Sheppard motioned her to sit in the pilots seat. He showed her where to put her hands and gave instructions on how to think things through. Carter decided not to let him know she already knew the technical aspects of the Jumper and let him keep talking.
Once he finished she started it up.
Chuck informed Jack about the departure and he tapped his ear piece. "Hey Carter.. Bring back my son before curfew." He lightly teased. Trying to hide his worry.
"Don't worry Sir. I'll have him back before dinner." Carter responded much to Jacks surprise that she had said anything to him at all.
Jack gazed out the window quietly. He knew he wouldn't be able to see them leave but he couldn't help scanning the horizon regardless.
It was a strange feeling knowing ones son was all grown up as soon as he got him and that he could do nothing to protect him. He was out of the nest before he was even in it.
However, he knew he was in good hands. Make that two whole bases full of good hands. He'd be okay.
"Alright.. Fair winds and all that ship sailors."