TITLE : Partners in Crime - 03 - The Night Before
AUTHOR: Blue Topaz
EMAIL: blue-topaz@lycos.com
RATING: PG
CATEGORY: Humor, Romance
SUMMARY: Just some people's though the night before.
PAIRING: Sam/Jack
SPOILERS: none, but it was set in Season 6.
STATUS : In Progress
ARCHIVE: SJD yes.
DISCLAIMER: Stargate SG-1 and its characters are the property of MGM, World Gekko Corp and Double Secret productions. No copyright infringement is intended. Please do not post or distribute this story without the author's permission. Copyright by Blue Topaz, 2002
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PART 3: THE NIGHT BEFORE
McKay had finished his
first 2 days, the first day was physical examination (Janet said that he
was in a good shape, no diseases whatsoever, but he was allergic to citrus.),
the second day was a visit to McKenzie's office (the report said that he
suffered from a severe case of self-worship, but other than that he was
okay.). The last day (tomorrow) would be the 'ultimate' test.
All members of the SG-1
were present in Major Carter's quarters, the time showed 11:23 pm. They
had been discussing the trial, Colonel O'Neill briefed his team about his
carefully formed 'plan'.
"Any questions?" He
asked at the end.
"Uhm, Sir. Are you sure
about this? It's so close to breaking the regs." As much as she wanted
McKay to fail this test, Major Carter was still concerned about the fact
that they were going to cross some fine lines. After Hammond recovered,
he would read the report about the trial, they had to be careful, be very
careful.
"It's close, but not
actually breaking it."
"But ..."
"Do you have a better
idea?"
"No." she shook her
head.
"It's settled then."
Teal'c didn't say much
because he didn't really care about the regs, McKay would pay for what
he had done. Jonas didn't say much because his part in this scheme was
not that bias, it was pretty straightforward.
"I wish to return to
my quarters and prepare myself for tomorrow, O'Neill." The Jaffa said.
"Ah, yes. I'll see you
tomorrow Teal'c."
The big Jaffa smiled
and bowed his head before leaving the room.
"I'm going to do some
research for tomorrow, Colonel. If that's alright with you." Jonas said.
"Yes, go. Make it as
difficult as possible." The Colonel said with a big smile.
"I don't see how I can
make it difficult, Colonel. All I have to do is ..."
"Jonas, I don't want
to hear it. Just go and do your job." Colonel O'Neill interrupted him.
"Ah, yes. See you Colonel,
Sam." Jonas was a quick learner so he quickly he made his escape.
And so the Colonel and
the Major were alone inside her quarters.
"Are you alright?" He
asked tentatively.
She sighed and slumped
to her bed, "Why shouldn't I be?"
He closed their distance
and sat next to her, "You tell me."
She looked at him, "He's
annoying."
"Hey, I'm annoying,
but I don't see you panicking like this because of me." He was not satisfied
with her answers.
"That's true." She smiled
at that. Not often Jonathan O'Neill admitted that he's annoying. He always
had his way with her, he could turn her feelings around as easy as turning
the back of his hand.
"That's true what? That
I'm annoying? Or you've never panicking because of me?"
"That you're annoying."
"I'm going to overlook
this insubordination this time Major, considering the fact that you have
just recovering from a panic attack." He mocked her.
"You said it first."
"You don't have to agree
to everything I say."
"On the contrary, Kind
Sir, I have to. You're my CO." as soon as the words left her mouth, she
wished she could take them back.
He just stared at her,
thinking how great it would be if he weren't her CO.
"It sucks to be your
CO. I have to deal with all the insults every day." He pouted while she
was giggling, relieve washed over her.
"I'm afraid you're stuck
with me, Sir."
"Yeah." Softly, he gazed
at her. He didn't mind the 'insults', he didn't mind the techno babble,
and he didn't mind being stuck with her.
She turned her head
to the door and sighed once again, "He was giving me the creeps."
"Who? McKay?"
"Yeah. First, he made
all those degrading comments about me and then he told me that he was jealous
of me. And he blamed all those things on his unhappy childhood. I could
handle him, I know I could but the thought that he will be here everyday
..." she shuddered, " I think I will need to see McKenzie regularly."
"Hey." He nudged her
shoulder with his gently, and then she looked at him, "I will not let that
happen. Trust me."
"I know. Thanks."
*COLONEL O'NEILL*
There is no way that
McKay will set a foot in here, not while I'm still around. Carter doesn't
want him here. I know she doesn't. And all I wanted is for her to be happy.
If that includes using my position to do certain things, then so be it.
There is no chance that McKay could pass this test. And I have my buddy,
Teal'c right beside me on that. Good thing that I'm in command of this
base (not that I want Hammond to be ill.)
*MAJOR CARTER*
I know that he's going
to haunt me someday, but I always thought that the mountain was secure
enough and that Moscow and Colorado Spring are far enough. I can't believe
that I was so naïve. Sure, I could stand him for a certain amount
of time, but if he does get the job, I'll see him every day. Oh Boy, the
Colonel better kept his promise. His plan is ... very manipulative, and
I have to say for the record, it's not a standard recruitment test.
*TEAL'C*
If there is a real God,
then I must say thank you for the opportunity that the God had given to
me. I shall have my revenge tomorrow. O'Neill and I have planned this for
2 days; it is the perfect 'plan'.
*JONAS QUINN*
Colonel O'Neill told
me that SG-1 is going to do the trial of Dr. McKay. He was a brilliant
scientist, but I don't like his attitude. And I could've sworn that the
Colonel didn't want him to join us as well. All you have to do is look
at his plan, it is clearly designed to make McKay traumatised.
*AIRMAN WHITBY (AND
MOST OF THE SGC PERSONNEL)*
Why does Colonel O'Neill
have to be so discreet about his plan? Damn that man, just because he's
in command, he thinks that he could do anything. Well, he could. But still
...
*MAJOR BRIGGS (AND THE
REST OF SG-11 MEMBERS)*
Why do we have to have
a mission tomorrow? Nothing interesting had happened in the base for weeks,
and when it does, we wouldn't even be there. I wonder if the Colonel would
let us skip this mission just once ... slim chance ... but it couldn't
hurt to ask, right?
*DR. RODNEY McKAY*
I'm going to join the
SGC soon, and see her everyday. Ohhh, it's going to be Heaven on Earth
for me. I can't wait for tomorrow. My angel, here I come.
*GENERAL HAMMOND*
I have a bad feeling.
Not because of the flu, there's something else. Could it be the SGC?
<to be continue>
AN: Alright, I can promise
you that we're going to have fun in the next part ... hehehe.Please send
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