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NA 1: This is a translation from Spanish. Before, I used to upload the translation from Google Translate, but I found this one and it seems better to me. Please comment to let me know what you think.

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NA3: También he publicado el original en español, ya pueden leerlo.

Stargate O'Neill 4.

It had been two months since Jack had arrived on the Stargate world, and despite some accomplishments, such as securing the naquadah mine on Abydos and getting a better deal for Teal'c, his technological advances were nil, as was his patience. Though in the latter aspect he had improved, for now when he felt an impulse of impatience and the urge to do or say something stupid that could have dire consequences, he would pause to meditate and calm his mind temporarily, acquiring a patience he had previously been unaware of. Of course, he had made no progress in perceiving the air around him, as he did not possess the senses of a Jaffa and did not believe such a thing was possible.

Teal'c was another story. He hinted that he had already experienced faint hints of sensing the light of a lamp on his skin. He had also adapted easily to Earth and spent most of his free time away from the base, at home with his wife and son.

Jack had not left the base, feeling unsafe outside. He would just go to the video game store and return as quickly as possible, feeling somewhat paranoid that someone would kidnap him.

Going back to being a mortal had left him feeling weak and fearful, and the feeling only increased every time he wanted to do something and felt his limitations. He spent his free time playing games, writing reports and playing again. His PlayStation 1 provided hours of entertainment, and there were games he hadn't tried in years.

As for off-world missions, Jack had already participated in ten of them. Four of them were the main ones that he remembered.

The first was on a planet of Mongolian culture, where Carter was forced to fight with a barbarian chief, who wanted to test her strength, because in their culture, women were not part of those who fought. They were interested in some medicinal herbs, so they agreed.

Jack remembered that someone there would want to kidnap Carter and he would not allow nonsense that would put his team at risk, so remembering that Carter would be attacked in the tent, he stood guard and caught the tribal chief's son red-handed... in Captain Carter, capturing him and having his father negotiate for him. Thus they obtained some herbs from which a medicine was extracted that was believed to be anesthesia. Jack did not care for that planet and was anxious to get away from there and send someone else to negotiate.

...

The second main planet was the one where a disease was turning people into cavemen, in the world of light and dark. On that mission, he was more willing to stay because the people were friendly and there wasn't much danger other than the infected. The virus was solved by Teal'c and Carter, and he didn't say anything because, like the other mission, there was nothing useful there.

...

The third mission was more dangerous and involved an individual who went crazy and thought he was a god, although according to Carter, he was already crazy when they were dating. Jack didn't remember much about that mission, but he knew what it was about and how to convince the locals that Carter's fiancé was not a god. So he captured some locals, asked them what Carter's fiancé was offering them to accept him as a god, and promised to give it to them without them having to beg for it, showing them some tricks with Teal'c's staff. In this way, the supposed god was brought before them and put to shame when he was unable to fulfill what he promised, while they, thanks to Carter's ingenuity, were able to do so.

...

The fourth mission was also easy and strange at the same time. It was the mission where SG-1 encountered the crystals that created a copy of O'Neill. Jack didn't remember how it started, but he realized where he was when he saw the broken crystals in a desert.

Once again, he intervened so as not to waste time on pointless nonsense and caused a small fuss by accusing a crystal of having moved, when Sam was trying to take it away. The crystal acted slyly for quite a while, but finally hesitated when Teal'c offered to shoot it to see if it would move. At that point, the crystal spoke and he, Carter and Daniel struck up a nice friendship.

...

All these missions, they were boring missions that were of no use to him and even put his life in danger, so he was not happy with them. It was a pity that he could not give them up and could only grin like an idiot and go and risk his life without any benefit. The military were idiots.

Now Jack was putting on his dress uniform to greet a minister coming to inspect the base. He assumed it would be a routine thing because he didn't remember such a thing in the original story. It was also a bummer, but he had to offer the guy a smile because he didn't want the SGC to get in trouble or make political enemies. At least until the galaxy was no longer a danger to Earth, to whose fate he was attached. Once he got Earth safe, he would go on vacation well away from the military.

Jack watched calmly as the Minister gazed in awe at the Stargate and congratulated General Hammond on the financial success of the program, especially the Abydos naquadah, which would put the country as a technological leader in short order, with quantities mined already exceeding three tons a month. The information provided by Teal'c on the technology used by the Goa'uld was also highly appreciated, but...

The minister interrupted his thoughts by asking why the Stargate project was created. Daniel said it was to explore other worlds. Jack could only give him a stunned look.

-This project was created to obtain technologies that can help us defend ourselves from the Goa'uld," Jack answered, while remembering where in history he heard a similar question.

-What if a Goa'uld ship were now over our planet? What technology could we use to defend against it? -asked the minister.

Jack thought as the discussion continued. Carter claimed that the naquadah they extracted from Abydos could multiply the power of a nuclear missile by ten or a hundred times, but apparently the minister wanted something more forceful. Jack still couldn't remember what the story was about, until Teal'c spoke up asking what kind of technology he wanted and offered a place to get it.

It was then that Jack grimaced. "Tree hugger," he thought with contempt. The military didn't appeal to him, that wasn't a life he would choose. But it was only a life he wouldn't choose, not one he wouldn't live, as he was now getting a taste of living the life of a military man. But if there was one life he would not live, it was a life of tree-huggers. And in Stargate there were two recognized species of treehuggers, and those were the Nox and the Tollan.

...

Jack grimaced as the portal disappeared behind them. "I need to meditate, I'm going to do something crazy!" exclaimed Jack in his mind.

-Sir, are you all right? -Carter asked with concern.

-The portal is gone," said Jack pointing to the back of the team. They turned in alarm and looked in all directions. Jack stood in place frowning and wondering what the hell they were doing.

Jack ignored them, he didn't remember much about this chapter. The truth was that he thought it was good as a spectator, but in his current situation, he wondered if he could end this nonsense by shooting a Nox, because this was pure waste of time. The only technology they could get in this place was to learn how to clean the leaves off the trees. The Nox were pacifists in every sense of the word. They would not help them if it was not to flee...

"Calm down!" he chided himself. Even a fleeing aid was a great help. In a case of emergency, any help was necessary. One could even say that in that respect, this mission was more important than all the others he had had so far.

...

After reprimanding himself and planning to meditate as soon as he had a place not to do something stupid due to his impatience and bad mood, Jack decided to stick his feet in the mud.

-People, you're not going to find the portal under those rocks, come here," Jack ordered, as a plasma shot shot from a nearby location shot into the sky.

Jack hurried to hide along with the others. He already knew Apophis was hanging around and, as he remembered, this was O'Neill's first death in the original story. "No way, I'm not going to die," Jack said to himself in his own mind.

...

A few minutes later, Daniel was planning to attack Apophis, while Jack wondered if it wouldn't be good to bash his head in and drag him through the forest.

-Jack, I don't like the way you're looking at me! -Daniel complained.

-Daniel, I'm sure your plan will get us all killed. Tell me, what would you do in my place? -asked Jack. He could think of hitting his head and dragging him, but maybe there would be better ideas, that's why we had to be patient and discuss these things.

-Well, first you should tell me why my plan is foolish and why you are sure it will fail. You also seem to be opposed to us capturing Apophis and asking him for Skaara's whereabouts, to bring him back, as I promised his sister," Daniel accused.

-Daniel, forget Share for a few minutes. If Skaara knew the kind of nonsense you're planning... Wait, that idiot brat was captured for throwing himself headlong into a battle, surely he'd agree with your plan. But since I plan to bash his head in when I find him and release him, his opinion here doesn't count.

"Your plan is foolish because Apophis would not go out there without proper protection. Daniel, when they attacked on Abydos, he had a personal shield," Jack said and looked at Teal'c, who frowned.

-It is possible," Teal'c said. Daniel turned pale.

-You just said that we only have to take care of his personal guard," Daniel accused.

-Maybe he doesn't carry a shield," Teal'c excused himself. Jack sighed.

-No, in this case he will carry a shield. That's why your plan is foolish and will kill us all, something I can't allow," said Jack and placed his hand on Daniel's shoulder. Daniel, it was my mistake that day that I didn't hit Skaara's head and drag him with us, even though I was sure there would be an attack. I foolishly thought Apophis would be easily defeated and leave.

"That's why I'll get Skaara back, but I won't do any more foolish things while I accomplish that goal, nor will I ever let people die for it again," said Jack gritting his teeth as he remembered the people in Chulak. "Shit, I need to meditate," Jack thought.

-Jack, are you all right? -asked Daniel. Jack nodded as he took a deep breath.

-Carter, don't play the submissive woman to avoid trouble, speak up when Daniel tries to kill us again," Jack joked to divert attention.

-Sir, I made it clear at the beginning that I thought it was a bad plan," Carter apologized.

-Sure, Carter," said Jack. Now let's get away from Apophis while we figure out how to get home," said Jack, pointing in the opposite direction from where Apophis was running after an invisible animal that didn't exist. These Nox also had troll blood in them. And their trolling had been upon the Goa'uld for hundreds of years, perhaps thousands.

...

Twenty minutes after walking through the forest, as they prepared to stop and think of a plan to return home, they came upon a thatched house and its four straw-haired inhabitants.

Jack grimaced. In the end, the tree huggers had decided to show up on their own. Jack wasn't going to believe they'd arrived at his house by pure chance; these guys were pure theater.

"Relax, Jack, they may be a last lifeline for you, and you can send the hippie on your team to deal with them," Jack thought to comfort himself.

-Sir? -Carter asked, looking for instructions.

-Daniel, go ahead and do your thing. Remember to be very nice. We're stranded here and they probably know where the Stargate is," said Jack, nudging Daniel to move forward.

-Fine, but you'll tell me later what you meant before," Daniel chided. He hadn't bought her bait to ignore his gaffe, and in the last twenty minutes, he had insisted that she tell him which people she let die in the attempt to rescue Skaara, because as far as they knew, no one died on the mission to Chulak. Jack was about to smack him upside the head in the hope that he would suffer amnesia when the Nox showed up.

...

Daniel returned after about five minutes.

-They don't talk, I can't communicate with them in any way," Daniel complained.

-Keep trying, don't worry. We'll wait as long as it takes. No rush," said Jack as he pushed Daniel back against his will. At that moment, the Nox approached and dragged them all with them. Jack sighed and followed them, indicating to the team to put their weapons to the side or on their backs.

If he wanted to at least leave an escape route with these guys, he had to be as honest and polite as possible. His team complied and, a few minutes later, they were eating fruit. They weren't visually appealing, but they tasted good.

-Thank you for the food, it's delicious," said Jack trying to force a smile.

-Sir, is something wrong? -Carter asked. It looked like he wasn't having much success in masking his annoyance, and if Carter had noticed it, surely the Nox had noticed it too.

Jack decided to be honest, these tree huggers tolerated the Goa'uld, they weren't going to reject him for his way of thinking. Jack moved closer to Carter and spoke softly, though it didn't mean much since they were within two meters of the Nox and could surely hear him.

-Carter, I'm pretty sure these guys are tree huggers. Did I mention before that I don't like tree huggers? I can barely tolerate Daniel, and he's only half a hippie," Jack confessed. Carter couldn't contain his laughter and had to cover his mouth, apologizing several times afterward.

-No kidding, he has threatened to shoot me several times," Daniel complained. Teal'c nodded in agreement.

-Come on, Daniel, it was mostly because you tried to get me killed seconds before," Jack complained. Teal'c nodded again in agreement.

-Teal'c, whose side are you on?" asked Daniel with mock indignation. Teal'c put on an expression of incomprehension and everyone laughed a little. The Nox watched them without saying anything.

-Jack, how do you know they're... Hugs... Trees? -asked Daniel in a hushed whisper.

-Daniel, they live in a thatched hut in the middle of the forest, they wear plants on their heads and it seems they only eat fruit. Besides, they invited us to eat without even knowing us and they never stop smiling. They are the graphic description of a tree-hugger," explained Jack.

-Jack! -laughed Daniel, gritting his teeth to keep from laughing. The ones who stopped the laughter, drawing everyone's attention, were the Nox.

That's an interesting description," said the middle-aged-looking Nox. Daniel and Carter choked on the fruit they were eating.

-I'm so sorry, we didn't mean to..." Daniel immediately began to excuse himself and Carter followed suit. The Nox looked at him.

-Sorry, talking doesn't make them any less of a tree hugger, so I still don't like them," said Jack with a shrug.

-Jack! -said Daniel, this time seriously.

-Daniel, what do you want me to do? I already tried to give them a fake smile, but it didn't work. I can only be honest," said Jack sincerely.

-Well..." Daniel cleared his throat, "Please forgive Jack. He's a person who has a strange mood. My name is Daniel Jackson. And this is...

-Jack O'Neill," Jack introduced himself. These guys weren't interested in his rank and he doubted they gave him any value.

-Samantha Carter," Carter introduced herself, following her example.

-Teal'c," Teal'c said.

-Excuse me, how can you speak our language? -asked Daniel.

- "We have learned by listening to you," said the middle-aged Nox, as the little boy introduced himself to Carter as Atreyu. Jack remembered Atreyu from the never-ending story.

-Your weapons are not necessary," said the Nox, looking at his weapons.

-All right," said Jack, seeing his chance. If he was still here, he might do something foolish. It was better to leave Daniel with these people. People, hand over your weapons. I'll wait over there until you finish talking," Jack ordered.

-Sir? -Carter asked in a questioning tone. She was surprised that he gave them that order.

-Carter? -asked Jack to indicate that this order was not under discussion.

His team handed him the few weapons they had left, and Jack left after a parting gesture and a meaningful glance at Daniel, so that he would remember his earlier words, in case he didn't understand why he had taken the weapons.

...

After walking away for about five minutes, Jack put the guns aside and sat down on his knees. It was time to regain his composure by stunning his brain with sensory overload.

Jack focused on his breathing and tried to feel the air around him. "Shit," he thought as he felt the breeze. This wasn't a closed room, there was clearly a breeze. Well, it wasn't like he was out of options, there was still light and sounds. Jack concentrated on listening to the sounds around him. Apophis didn't care about having a Nox ship overhead.

...

About five minutes later, a giant mosquito was hovering over his head. Jack frowned, staring at the bug.

-Do I look like I'm playing here? -asked Jack somewhat annoyed. The critter didn't seem to understand and seemed to wonder if it was a good idea to give him a shot. Jack sighed.

-Hey, go talk to Daniel, he's kind of a hippie, I'm sure you'll understand each other," Jack complained, and the giant mosquito vanished into thin air. Then, the Nox woman appeared a few meters in front of him.

-My name is Lya, you seem to have figured some things out already," said the Nox woman. Jack didn't remember this Nox woman's name and was stunned to hear it. She's called Lya? Is she serious? In Spanish it sounded almost the same as "líos," which would be a tangle or chaos.

-My name is Jack, and yes, I figured someone was playing with us when the portal disappeared. Then we found them and I figured it was you," Jack explained.

-You have great insight," Lya praised. Jack grimaced.

-No, I only know a few things," said Jack sincerely.

-Do you feel them in your meditation? -asked Lya. Jack smiled.

-No, I'm a person with very little patience, and that makes me do stupid things I shouldn't do, so I try to stun my brain to keep it busy and tired. That way, if I think of something silly, I'll feel like sleeping and let it go," Jack confessed. Lya smiled.

-And what kind of nonsense did you want to do now? -asked Lya.

-Well, we are on a not very advanced planet and, at present, due to some incidents, we are in the crosshairs of the Goa'uld, who will soon attack our world. So I am somewhat desperate to get advanced technology with which we can defend ourselves, or allies to protect us while we arm ourselves to defend ourselves.

"You won't give us that technology, and you're not going to defend us against the Goa'uld either, so I was planning to expose you, demand the portal and leave back to our planet to continue our search elsewhere," Jack explained. The Nox had stopped smiling long ago.

-And why do you think that would be foolish? -Lya asked.

-Why, if I fail to get the technology to defend Earth, or if I fail to get some advanced species to protect us while we arm ourselves, when the Goa'uld ships come to bombard us back to the Stone Age, this would be a safe place to save some survivors.

"You may not be willing to protect us or give us technology, but I know that if I show up here half dead and hungry, you will at least give me food and save my life, which in the end is what matters most to me. That's why it would be foolish to act impatient..." Jack exhaled and gritted his teeth. It had been two months already and he still couldn't get that mistake out of his damn head.

-It seems that you are already seriously injured," said Lya moving closer to him, until she was just a step away. Don't you want my help right now? -she asked.

-No, I am not hurt, I only feel guilt. Many others were harmed by my careless actions. They are the ones who died, can you bring them back? -Jack asked, unable to help but have a glimmer of hope.

-Those who are gone, are gone. But you're still here..." Jack rolled his eyes. That tree-hugging nonsense was of no use to him.

-Let it go, one day, I'll fix it myself," said Jack, interrupting their hippie death-acceptance nonsense. He was one hundred percent sure that these people didn't want to die and would give this woman the finger if she asked them to accept their deaths.

-You said it with certainty, it's as if you really believe it," she said.

"Did the Nox have a lie detector?" wondered Jack. He didn't know, their technology was mysterious and it was unclear if they were illusions, control over matter, or if they had super powers. It was also hinted that they had telepathic abilities. Jack thought he had said too much and shrugged his shoulders.

-Thank you for the conversation," Jack said to dismiss her and return to his meditation. He closed his eyes and concentrated on his breathing and his surroundings.

-It's a strange meditation technique. These usually consist of withdrawing from the world, not trying to immerse oneself in it," said Lya, who, unfortunately for him, had not yet left. Jack began to fear that he had said too much.

-It's because I'm not trying to get away from the world, I'm trying to focus on the world," Jack replied with annoyance.

-It's a strange road to travel, but we are free to choose how we wish to live, our way is not the only way," said Lya. Jack frowned. He had heard that before.

-Hey, are you scolding me? -If so, you're wrong about me. I don't blame you for wanting to live in peace. I don't even accuse you of ignoring the suffering of others, because you can say the same from your side, and accuse us of wanting to live in eternal suffering by not following your example, and then, in your eyes we would be the ones who are wrong.

"Living is a strange thing, and there can be two reasons or thousands of them, depending on people's points of view. When I was little, I lived in a shitty country, and people from other countries accused us of living like that because we were inept and didn't know how to elect our rulers. From our side, they accused them of being indolent and not helping us. Then there were..." Jack shrugged. He had made his point. To his surprise, Lya sat on her knees in front of him.

-Maybe I was scolding you, a little," he admitted. Do you want help to make your meditation more effective? I promise I won't heal your wounds," said Lya.

-I'm not hurt," Jack replied. But yes, if you can make it more effective, it would be a great help," said Jack, thinking he would have more free time to play in the evening.

-Okay, close your eyes and show me what you're doing," said Lya. Jack closed his eyes again.

...

A while later, Jack felt the footsteps of Carter and Teal'c approaching, everything about thirty meters away, it was as clear as if he could see it, even the air felt as thick as water. His mind was aware of everything, but there was a price, and that was that his own body was dull, he could barely feel his own breathing. He was also tired, and wanted to go to sleep.

-Sir? -Carter called. Jack opened his eyes. Standing in front of him were Carter and Teal'c. Jack looked at his watch. An hour had passed. Jack smiled.

-This doesn't change my opinion of tree huggers, but I think you guys are something special," said Jack to no one in particular.

-Sir? -insisted Carter.

-Nothing important, Carter. Where's Daniel? -asked Jack.

-He's taking a walk in the forest with Ohpen. Anteaeus says he's the oldest and wisest among them," Carter reported. Sir, these people have no way to defend themselves, and Apophis is still out there. We think we can help them. Teal'c says Apophis' shield can..." Jack raised his hand.

-People, these people have been here for thousands of years, and the Goa'uld have visited this place many times. Believe me, they don't need our help, nor do they want our help. So we'll just look at the scenery and wait for Daniel to engage in diplomatic relations," Jack explained calmly.

-Are you sure, sir? -Carter asked. Jack nodded and looked at Teal'c.

-O'Neill, you seem to have made progress in your meditation," Teal'c said, forgetting the Nox. Jack smiled.

-Maybe I'll teach you later," said Jack with a smile.

-O'Neill, you said earlier that showing off was the way to the dark side," Teal'c reminded him.

-"Teal'c, you watch too many movies," said Jack, and as he reached for his weapons he discovered they were no longer at his side. It seemed to be too much for the Nox to see guns, but that was a good sign for them, it meant they were willing to keep talking to them.

...

-Jack, Ohpen says it's over four hundred years old. I think they're humanoid, but they're not human. They call themselves Nox," Daniel reported when they met again.

-Daniel, have you told him about our business with the Goa'uld? -Jack asked. Daniel nodded.

-I've been trying to do that, but he won't listen," Daniel said with a sigh, and Jack frowned at the silliness of his comment. Jack, you're looking at me funny again. I hope we discuss this before you resort to violence," Daniel hastened to say.

-You idiot, you're the one who doesn't listen," Jack scolded. I warned you to be nice. Daniel, this is the place. Bring out your hippie side and forget about the Goa'uld for a few seconds. These people don't care about them and they're not afraid of them," Jack ordered with annoyance.

His entire team was becoming a weapon of war at the sight of the Goa'uld, even the calmest member of the group was wielding his weapons and hurling curses like a madman. Jack wondered if they needed a psychiatrist.

-Jack, stop calling me "hippie"! -Daniel scolded, and straightened his uniform before going to interpret.

-O'Neill, what should we do? -Teal'c asked.

-Do you think they'll be mad if I take a nap? -asked Jack.

-Sir...

-"Carter, go play with the boy, but remember he's not a pet and you can't take him home," Jack ordered, motioning for him to leave at once.

-Teal'c, what do you think about taking a light nap? -asked Jack.

-Will I be sent to do something unpleasant if I mention that we are on active duty? -Teal'c asked cautiously. Jack nodded. Teal'c leaned against a tree and took a deep breath.

-It's a cool place," Teal'c commented. Jack leaned against another tree.

-The shade is nice," Jack commented.

-The big trees create the coolest shadows, that's why our hut is in this spot," said old man Nox, who had appeared there out of nowhere. He had chosen his own tree to lie down and sleep in.

-That is wise," said Teal'c, opening one eye and closing it again, as did Jack.

...

-Jack! -someone growled in an angry whisper, kicking him in the foot. Jack grimaced as he woke up.

-Daniel, what time is it? You said something wrong and now they're running us out of the place? -asked Jack with annoyance in his voice.

Teal'c also woke up, but the elder Nox continued to sleep and Jack warned Daniel not to disturb him.

-I have been working hard on your orders. The Nox are a peaceful society and are willing to teach us the goodness of their forests, as long as we don't bring weapons through the portal or show up with hostile intentions. They are also the ones who protect the flying bugs, they call them fenrir.

"As you surmised earlier, they can hide themselves, so they are in no danger, and I suspect they are more advanced than they say, but you already knew that," Daniel accused.

-Daniel, grab a tree and lie down, you look very tense," said Jack. Daniel sighed helplessly and leaned back against a tree, showing his tiredness.

Jack didn't even want to imagine how much he talked or went out of his way to get the Nox to let them come for a visit.

-I'll recommend that they give you a medal," Jack consoled. Daniel pulled his finger out and lay down to sleep.

...

-Sir? -Carter called, his tone sounding tired.

-Carter, grab a tree and lie down, you look tired," Jack offered.

-I'm afraid it's time to lead them to the Stargate," said Anteaus, appearing on the scene with Lya.

-It will be dark soon," said Lya, pointing to the growing shadows. Jack saw that she was right. He got up and Teal'c hurried to follow him. Daniel was still sleeping like a log, and Jack picked him up by the collar.

-Daniel, wake up, it's time to go home," said Jack.

...

A few minutes later, they crossed the portal and returned to SGC Command. All their equipment, weapons and the scout vehicle had crossed before them.

-To my office, I want to hear your report," said General Hammond.

...

-So when the portal disappeared behind you, you knew you were up against a possible advanced civilization," said General Hammond. Jack nodded, "And you didn't tell your team," he added.

-I was afraid our hosts would be angry. Besides, that would take away any advantage in terms of information our potential captors didn't know we had, so I decided to wait and see what happened first. Then I saw the tree-huggers and figured all would be well. If they could tolerate Apophis and the Goa'uld, it was unlikely they would bother us. At most they would kick us off their planet and we would lose a small advantage," Jack explained. General Hammond looked at Daniel.

-Sir, it certainly would have saved me a lot of trouble if you had notified me earlier of what was going on," Daniel complained, still resentful. General Hammond then looked at Carter, who seemed to be the most tired of them all.

-Sir, I have nothing more to add. May I go to sleep? -asked Carter.

-Go ahead," said General Hammond, giving him permission, and then turned his gaze to Jack.

-Sir, Captain Carter learned a hard lesson today. You'd better get some rest. And since you won't be at your computer, I think I'll ask for permission to leave as well," Jack said. General Hammond frowned. Of course, I'm retiring to write my report," Jack lied. General Hammond nodded.