"Major Carter." The guard at the sign in desk said surprised to see her. "I though you were on leave ma'am."

"I am." Sam replied. "That's why no one can know I'm here. Especially Colonel O'Neill, I'll sign in but you haven't seen me okay?"

"Yes ma'am." He said slightly confused.

Sam took the elevator down one floor, and then stealthy headed for the stairs so she had less chance of running into anyone who would want her attention and distract her from her mission.

#

The Sgt in the security room was tracking her, wonder what was going on. Usually when people were skulking around the base it was never a good sign. The fact that it was Major Carter concerned him even more.

He picked up the phone as he tracked her movements and put in a call.

#

"O'Neill." Jack answered the phone.

"Colonel, it's Sgt Hickory from the security office."

"Yes Hickory. Is there a problem?"

"Sir, I think there is something you should see."

"I'll be right there." Jack said hanging up.

#

"What seems to be the problem Hickory?" Jack asked as he entered.

"This sir." He pointed to the stairwell monitor. "She's slowly been heading down the stairs for the last few minutes."

"That's Major Carter." Jack said slightly in shock.

"Yes sir. She's been heading down the stair well for the last ten minutes, she keeps hiding, that's why I called you sir. Should I be concerned?"

"I doubt it. She's probably trying to avoid being asked a question since she's supposed to be on leave until tomorrow."

Jack grabbed the phone and dialled the extension for the sign in desk.

"Sgt Pickering." The duty Sgt answered.

"Sgt, it's Colonel O'Neill. When did Major Carter sign in?"

"Er... sir..."

"Sgt, I know she's here and she probably told you not to tell anyone she's here. I'm giving you and order to tell me." Jack said in a more authorative tone.

"About ten – fifteen minutes ago sir."

"Thank you." Jack hung up. "So where is she headed?" Jack asked Hickory.

"Looks like Mr Teal'c's room sir." He replied.

"Okay, thank you Sgt. There's nothing to be concerned about, but I'll look into the matter."

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Jack knocked on Teal'c's room door.

"Greetings O'Neill." Teal'c said when he opened it.

"Hey Teal'c. Can I come in?" Jack asked.

"For what purpose O'Neill?" Teal'c inquired.

"So I can remind my wife that skulking around a military base, especially one as secure as this is a bad idea." Jack replied.

"Then indeed you maybe enter, but be advised that baby Jacob is asleep." Teal'c warned.

"Sam." Jack said as Teal'c closed the door. Sam was sat on the edge of the bed looking at Jacob who was asleep in his Moses basket on the floor, by the bed.

"Colonel, fancy meeting you here." Sam said looking over shoulder.

"Here I was trying to do some paperwork, so that we'd get some more bullets because apparently we go through rather a lot around here, when I get called to the security office because Sgt Hickory is concerned that you're skulking down the stairwell. Considering things that tend to happen around here, do you think that's wise?"

"I wasn't skulking, I was trying to avoid everybody because I'm on leave." Sam replied.

"Why are you here? I thought you were shopping for parts for your computer."

"I was, the computer is up to the latest specifications. I thought I'd come and check on Jacob. Obviously trying to do that with the least amount of fuss possible wasn't an option."

"If Jacob may remain in your care for a short period of time, I will go and participate in a snack." Teal'c said.

"We've got him T, thanks." Jack sat down on the bed next to Sam. "A little advanced warning so as not to scare the security staff might be a good idea next time." Jack said once the door closed.

"I didn't want to bother anyone, but I wanted... needed to check up on him." Sam shrugged.

"He's okay. Teal'c was trying to teach him to meditate earlier." Jack informed her.

"He's four months old." Sam said.

"I know. But it didn't do him any harm. I think Teal'c likes having him around."

"Good to know we have a babysitter when we need one." Sam smiled.

"Indeed." Jack said impersonating Teal'c which cause Sam to smile.

TBC