*Thursday, 24 July 2003*
03.12 : Jack O'Neill
Carter, are you there?
03.14 : Sam Carter
I'm with my Dad at the moment. I'll get back to you later.
03.14 : Jack O'Neill
Copy that. Get back to me as soon as you ditch your Dad.
03.14 : Sam Carter
Hey!
***
03.58 : Sam Carter
Dad is talking to Prefect Tren right now. What's up?
03.59 : Jack O'Neill
Can you meet me at the entrance of the town hall? You don't have anything else to do, do you?
03.59 : Sam Carter
Sure.
Oh yeah, why aren't you using your radio? It's easier that way. And may I ask what you want me there for?
03.59 : Jack O'Neill
And let the whole SGC contingent know what we're up to? That will defeat the purpose of our mission. And as for what, I'll let you know once you're here.
03.59 : Sam Carter
This is a mission? I'll be there in half an hour. Just let me tell Dad that I'm going first.
04.00 : Jack O'Neill
Copy that.
***
04.47 : Sam Carter
How did you get all this stuff? And dare I ask how did you smuggle it here?
04.47 : Jack O'Neill
'Smuggle' is such a strong word to use. I might not have permission to bring it over here, but there are no regulations that prohibit us to do just that.
04.47 : Sam Carter
Whatever.
04.48 : Jack O'Neill
Are you in place yet?
04.48 : Sam Carter
Yes. I can see them from up here. By the way, why don't you do this by yourself? Why do you want me to do this?
04.48 : Jack O'Neill
Because I need to be present down here, setting up an alibi, in case Griff notices something is off. Don't you know that he has some kind of sixth sense when someone is watching him? This way, he won't suspect me. And for all he knows, you're with your Dad.
04.48 : Sam Carter
In other words, you want me to do your dirty work.
04.48 : Jack O'Neill
Would it make you feel better if I don't deny that?
04.48 : Sam Carter
I guess not.
04.48 : Jack O'Neill
So, what do you see?
04.48 : Sam Carter
Griff and Prefect Dhita are walking side by side in the garden.
04.48 : Jack O'Neill
I know that. Have you got the reception from the bug that I planted in his hat? Hear anything interesting?
04.49 : Sam Carter
No, I'm still setting up the equipment. Give me ten minutes. It should be ready by then.
PS: Why are we're doing this again? I feel like I'm intruding on his privacy. And he really has to start not trusting you as much as he does right now. How did you plant that bug in his hat anyway?
04.49 : Jack O'Neill
Serves him right. He lost all his privacy from the moment he agreed to join your class. Unlike the others, he had the balls to put it into practice. And we BOTH know that, so crush your guilt and do your job.
As for the bug, it's for me to know and for you to find out.
04.49 : Sam Carter
I'm only doing this to humor you.
And for your own safety (or sanity, your pick), I hope you'll never do to me what you're doing to him.
04.49 : Jack O'Neill
That OK. I'm not picky, really.
And don't worry about my safety, Carter. I have other methods to get my way with you. And they are more fun too.
04.49 : Sam Carter
Don't tell me. I don't want to be overly paranoid every time you're around me.
04.50 : Jack O'Neill
Your wish is my command.
***
04.56 : Sam Carter
I've got the audio.
04.56 : Jack O'Neill
OK. Do you hear anything interesting?
04.56 : Sam Carter
Like what?
04.56 : Jack O'Neill
Carter ...
04.57 : Sam Carter
Not yet, Sir. They're just talking about the weather and stuff. Oh, and they're also talking about the differences between our world and hers.
04.57 : Jack O'Neill
Boring.
Man, he needs some lesson in pick-up lines.
04.57 : Sam Carter
He doesn't need any, Sir. Women often find some pick-up lines to be corny. And as proof, I can tell you that they seem to be having a great time. Lots of smiles and blushes.
04.57 : Jack O'Neill
Blushes? Who's blushing?
04.57 : Sam Carter
Both.
04.57 : Jack O'Neill
Griff blushes? I don't have to tell you to get a picture of that, do I?
04.57 : Sam Carter
Sir, I may be reluctant to do this, but I'm not stupid. I've got 4 or 5 shots already.
04.57 : Jack O'Neill
Good girl. Keep me posted.
04.57 : Sam Carter
Will do.
***
05.31 : Sam Carter
Sir, I need to go back to my Dad now. Nothing too big happening down there. He is just being invited to a dinner at her house tonight.
05.32 : Jack O'Neill
A date? And you said that nothing big was happening?
05.32 : Sam Carter
Yes, it's nothing big. He likes her, and she definitely likes him. It's only natural for her to invite him to dinner. It's no big deal.
05.32 : Jack O'Neill
Carter, don't you have a single romantic bone in your body?
05.32 : Sam Carter
I'm just being rational. Griff will be a perfect gentleman tonight. He won't break regulations. Thus, nothing interesting (that will send you to your gutter heaven) will happen.
05.32 : Jack O'Neill
That's not the way to talk to your CO.
05.32 : Sam Carter
Well, the thing is, my CO made me do his dirty work. So, I think it's only fair to talk to him that way.
05.32 : Jack O'Neill
Point taken. I still need the details for his date tonight, though.
05.32 : Sam Carter
After sunset. It's around 11.00 our time.
05.32 : Jack O'Neill
Sweet. I'll meet you in the city centre at 10.00.
05.32 : Sam Carter
Why?
05.33 : Jack O'Neill
To spy on Griff, of course.
05.33 : Sam Carter
Why can't we just leave him alone now, Sir? We've already confirmed his feelings. That alone should satisfy the rumor mill. The tape and the pictures that I took will confirm that. Our work here is done.
05.33 : Jack O'Neill
It's not done yet. I hate it when people don't do their jobs all the way through.
05.33 : Sam Carter
You're only looking for more ammunition against the Major in case he decides to put my teaching into practice.
05.33 : Jack O'Neill
That too.
05.33 : Sam Carter
Fine, fine. I'll see you at 10.00.
***
09.03 : Sam Carter
Colonel, I have a problem.
09.03 : Jack O'Neill
A problem?
09.04 : Sam Carter
Yes, Dad has just finished talking to the locals. He wants to spend more time with me now. And to be honest, we haven't had much quality time lately. Can I bring him along?
09.04 : Jack O'Neill
No, you cannot bring your Dad along. What would he say if he knew what we were up to?
09.04 : Sam Carter
He'd say that we're out of our minds? Or maybe ask why you are corrupting his little girl?
09.04 : Jack O'Neill
Fine, fine. You mingle with your Dad. I'll do this alone.
09.04 : Sam Carter
Thank you, Sir. I really appreciate this.
09.04 : Jack O'Neill
Anything for you, Carter. Anything for you.
09.04 : Sam Carter
Great. Then keep me posted on what's going on with Griff and his new girlfriend, OK?
09.05 : Jack O'Neill
I don't know whether to hate you or adore you.
09.05 : Sam Carter
Funny, Dad often says the same thing.
09.05 : Jack O'Neill
Jacob and I have so much in common.
09.05 : Sam Carter
I'll tell him that, Sir. I bet he'd love to hear it.
09.05 : Jack O'Neill
You do that. And also tell him to talk some common sense into his daughter's head. She needs it lately.
09.05 : Sam Carter
Will do. I'll see you later in our accommodations, Sir.
09.05 : Jack O'Neill
See you later, Carter.
***
12.13 : Sam Carter
Dear Colonel O'Neill,
With this letter, I would like to inform you that my plan for this evening has proven to be a gigantic waste of time. My Dad, as usual, acted like a ... Dad. Can you help me out with my predicament? Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Major Carter.
PS: Please, pretty please. I'm desperate here.
12.14 : Jack O'Neill
Wow, that bad? What did your Dad do this time?
12.14 : Sam Carter
Well, he's making a big deal of (the lack of) my love life. He said that I'm at the right age to settle down and give him some grandchildren. Same old, same old.
12.14 : Jack O'Neill
He said that straight on your face? Brave man.
12.14 : Sam Carter
Well, he didn't say that exactly. He's smart and wise (with the help of Selmac) enough not to do that. But that's the gist of our conversation.
So, can you help me?
12.14 : Jack O'Neill
Sure. Where are you by the way?
12.15 : Sam Carter
Inside the women's toilet in one of the restaurants in the city. Can you radio me in five minutes, saying that you need me to do a parameter check or something? This way, I can bail out on him without hurting his feelings.
12.15 : Jack O'Neill
You have to stop using me as your scapegoat, you know. I won't be around forever.
12.15 : Sam Carter
As long as you're still here ...
12.15 : Jack O'Neill
OK then, in five minutes, I'll contact you.
12.15 : Sam Carter
Thanks Sir. I owe you.
12.15 : Jack O'Neill
You owe me a lot.
12.15 : Sam Carter
I know.
12.15 : Jack O'Neill
Hey, does this mean that you'll join me spying on Griff's date?
12.15 : Sam Carter
Sure, might as well do that. I don't have anything better to do. Where are you?
12.16 : Jack O'Neill
I'm outside his girlfriend's house. Do you know where it is?
12.16 : Sam Carter
I think so. She showed it to us earlier this morning.
12.16 : Jack O'Neill
Good. I'll meet you there.
And Carter, if you could, please be an angel and bring me some decent food to eat.
12.16 : Sam Carter
Consider it done.
***
15.44 : Sam Carter
Wow. For the record, that was the most fun I've had on a stakeout.
15.45 : Jack O'Neill
You got that right.
15.45 : Sam Carter
Did you see Griff's face when he saw us?
15.45 : Jack O'Neill
That's because you can't keep a straight face.
15.45 : Sam Carter
Hey, even though I had a serious expression on my face, I still think that his face would turn red. He was so embarrassed. Poor Griff.
15.46 : Jack O'Neill
Poor Griff? He got the girl, Carter. You need to redefine your description of 'poor' here.
15.46 : Sam Carter
But he was stuttering. I've never seen him like that.
15.46 : Jack O'Neill
That's because we caught him red-handed leaving his girlfriend's house late at night. And because we asked for an explanation.
15.46 : Sam Carter
Don't forget the way you recited some of the things that he told her earlier. He SO knows that we put a wire on him.
15.46 : Jack O'Neill
That too.
15.46 : Sam Carter
Anyway, I just wanted to say goodnight, Sir. Thanks for all the fun.
15.46 : Jack O'Neill
Anytime. I'll see you tomorrow.
15.46 : Sam Carter
See you then.
***
22.21 : Jack O'Neill
Are you awake yet?
22.21 : Sam Carter
Kind of. No matter how many missions I've been on, I'll never get used to the time difference. I can't switch my body on and off like that.
22.21 : Jack O'Neill
You'll learn how. Someday.
Anyway, can you meet me outside?
22.21 : Sam Carter
Why? Is there something wrong?
22.22 : Jack O'Neill
I noticed that Griff has gone missing from his bed. I bet you my right arm that he went to see his girlfriend. Do you want to find out what he's been up to?
22.22 : Sam Carter
Sure, why not? Give me five minutes to get ready.
22.22 : Jack O'Neill
You got it.
***
*Friday, 25 July 2003*
01.01 : Jack O'Neill
That lucky bastard.
01.01 : Sam Carter
I kinda agree with you.
01.01 : Jack O'Neill
What do you mean you 'kinda' agree?
01.02 : Sam Carter
He's lucky, yes. But he's not a bastard. Far from it, in fact.
01.02 : Jack O'Neill
Do you have a crush on him or something? You seem to defend him a lot.
01.02 : Sam Carter
He's a nice guy.
01.02 : Jack O'Neill
You're only saying that because he's a foolish guy who pays you $20 for an hour of nonsense and you want to keep him that way.
01.02 : Sam Carter
Actually, I think of him as a very smart guy for doing the thing that you just described.
01.02 : Jack O'Neill
Of course you do. Anyway, we got the picture that we needed, right?
01.02 : Sam Carter
Yes, Sir.
01.02 : Jack O'Neill
Good. Blow it up to poster size as soon as we get back and plastered it in the commissary, locker room (I'll do the men, you do the women), gym, rec. room, elevator, and any public place that you can think of. And don't forget to add the text 'The Winner of the Longest Distance Relationship' underneath it. And just to tick him off, put the exact distance between here and her planet.
01.03 : Sam Carter
Boy, you're really pushing your luck, aren't you?
01.03 : Jack O'Neill
He's a Major, I'm a Colonel. He won't dare to do anything to me.
01.03 : Sam Carter
Well, I'm a Major, and you're a Colonel. And look at the things that I do to you.
01.03 : Jack O'Neill
Do you really think that it was a wise move to mention that to me?
01.03 : Sam Carter
No, I guess not. But I did anyway.
01.03 : Jack O'Neill
Evil.
01.03 : Sam Carter
That's me.
01.03 : Jack O'Neill
I'll see you around, Carter.
01.03 : Sam Carter
See you, Sir.
***
16.45 : Sam Carter
Sir, Janet is looking for you. She said that you haven't had your post-mission examination yet.
16.46 : Jack O'Neill
I know. I'll be there in a few minutes.
16.46 : Sam Carter
What are you doing?
16.46 : Jack O'Neill
Nothing.
16.46 : Sam Carter
Colonel ...
16.46 : Jack O'Neill
Nothing, really. Just having a little chat with your Dad before he takes off, that's all.
16.46 : Sam Carter
What are the two of you talking about?
16.47 : Jack O'Neill
Man's stuff. Nothing that will interest a nice girl like you.
16.47 : Sam Carter
Do we really have to go through this again? I'm quite sure that we both know you only said that to avoid answering my question.
16.47 : Jack O'Neill
Ah. That's good then. That means you won't push for the answer.
16.47 : Sam Carter
No. I'm not that dense. I'll just have to find something to blackmail you with.
16.47 : Jack O'Neill
Oy.
16.47 : Sam Carter
Anyway, Janet's looking for you. I've already done mine and I'm going to process Griff's picture like you asked me to.
16.47 : Jack O'Neill
Good. Don't forget we have a debriefing at 17.30.
16.47 : Sam Carter
I'll see you there.
***
19.50 : Jack O'Neill
Hey, I heard that Jacob is staying for the party on Sunday. Is that true?
19.50 : Sam Carter
Afraid not, Sir. He had to go back to Tok'ra headquarters as soon as possible to report his findings. He'll gate back in half an hour. Do you want to see him off? And you'll be happy to know that Anise/Freya is going with him.
19.51 : Jack O'Neill
Really? Then I'm definitely going to see them off.
19.51 : Sam Carter
I think they'd like that.
19.51 : Jack O'Neill
Carter, are you going home tonight?
19.51 : Sam Carter
Yes, as soon as my Dad is gone, I'm going home. I'm going to bed early. Why?
19.51 : Jack O'Neill
For tomorrow, do you want me to pick you up or do you want to meet at the supermarket straight away?
19.51 : Sam Carter
I'll meet you at the supermarket, Sir. That way we'll have two cars to carry all the food and drinks.
19.51 : Jack O'Neill
OK. And you still remember that you owe me a home-cooked meal, right?
19.52 : Sam Carter
I wouldn't forget it for the world. Don't worry, Colonel, it'll be edible.
19.52 : Jack O'Neill
Good. I'm just making sure that you're not going to chicken out on me.
19.52 : Sam Carter
Not a chance in Hell. I said I'd cook for you. That means I'll cook for you. Any special requirement?
19.52 : Jack O'Neill
Just make sure that you didn't poison my food, OK?
19.52 : Sam Carter
No poison, got it.
19.52 : Jack O'Neill
See you in Gateroom then.
19.52 : Sam Carter
Bye.
***
21.34 : Sam Carter
Colonel, I forget to ask what time you want to meet tomorrow.
21.34 : Jack O'Neill
11.00. Not too early, not too late either. What do you think?
21.34 : Sam Carter
11.00 is perfect. Have you written down the shopping list yet?
21.35 : Jack O'Neill
What do you think I am? A housewife?
I don't need a shopping list. How hard can it be? We're just gonna buy some meat, salad, fruit, bread, beer, soda, fruit juice, and charcoal.
21.35 : Sam Carter
You are such a man. I'll make one then.
21.35 : Jack O'Neill
Suit yourself.
21.35 : Sam Carter
All right, I'm off to bed now. See you tomorrow.
21.35 : Jack O'Neill
Sweet dreams.
21.35 : Sam Carter
You too.
***
Story Notes: His and Hers 14: SPOILER: none
SERIES: 14th story in 'His and Hers' www.geocities.com/bluetopazfic/index#hah
Note: I'm overwhelmed by all the reactions that I received since I announced that the series will end. It took me by surprise that people do care about this series that much. Thank you for all the encouragement, I'll try to make the end as painless as possible. And that's a promise ;). Thanks to Sandra who beta-read this part.
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SERIES: 14th story in 'His and Hers' www.geocities.com/bluetopazfic/index#hah
Note: I'm overwhelmed by all the reactions that I received since I announced that the series will end. It took me by surprise that people do care about this series that much. Thank you for all the encouragement, I'll try to make the end as painless as possible. And that's a promise ;). Thanks to Sandra who beta-read this part.
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