The Prophecy 4

Time And Worlds Collide

by Dhamphir

URL: http://www.area52hkh.net/asd/dhamphir/prophe04.php
Summary: After Janet is lost on P3X-666, Thor informs SG-1 they must go on a mission through the stargate to fulfill an Ancient prophecy
Info: This is a Janet centric fic that tells the story of how Janet makes a new life for herself after the events of Heroes. Her past relationship with Sam is discussed and they reaffirm their friendship. Thanks to Oxfordshoes2 for the beta!

After they picked up their rings Janet and Kris decided to invite their closest friends, Taran and Delsie, over for dinner. They were looking forward to telling their friends about the change in their relationship.

When Taran and Delsie came over they brought their daughter Layla, who was only a few months old. While Janet was in the kitchen checking on dinner Layla let it be known that she wanted her dinner immediately. Kris was holding the baby when she threw her fit.

"Sorry, Kris, don't take it personally," Taran said.

Kris smiled. "I don't." She smiled down at the crying baby in her arms. "I understand, Layla. When you're hungry, you're hungry."

Taran took Layla from Kris and began to breast feed.

Janet came back from the kitchen. "Well our dinner will be ready probably about the time Layla is done with hers," she said with a smile. "So, have you two been getting any more sleep lately?" she asked.

Taran and Delsie both smiled and nodded. "Yes, thank goodness. She's starting to sleep more than two hours at a time," Taran replied.

"Yeah. I thought Taran was going to break something walking into walls all the time," commented Delsie.

"Ha, ha. Very funny. Just remember, you're having the next one."

Kris chuckled and received a playfully cross look from Taran. Kris held her hands up in surrender. "Hey, don't look at me, Taran; I didn't get you pregnant."

That made Janet laugh – which earned her a dirty look of her own. She, too, held her hands up in surrender. "Hey, I don't make babies, I only deliver them. My own was 12 when I adopted her. I didn't get you pregnant either." She paused when Taran gave her a dumbfounded look. She dropped her hands and her expression changed as she reconsidered her statement. "Well, I guess I did get you pregnant... but you asked me to."

Delsie grinned. "She's got you there, Taran."

Taran smiled as she looked down at Layla suckling. She looked back up at Janet. "Thank you, Janet."

"You're most welcome."

~~~

As soon as Layla was done with her dinner she was put down for a nap. The four women then enjoyed their own dinner. Afterwards the table was quickly cleared and some music was put on while they relaxed in the living room. Taran and Delsie sat on the couch while Janet sat in the overstuffed chair.

"Kris, I noticed you weren't at the school the last few days," said Taran. "And Chuzu said he thought you weren't feeling the best before you arranged to take some time off. You okay?" she asked.

Kris smiled as she sat down on the floor in front of Janet. "I was feeling a little under the weather, but I'm fine now. The advantage of living with a doctor – or at least this particular doctor," she said with a chuckle.

Delsie gave both Kris and Janet a hard look. She noticed how Kris was leaning against Janet's leg and the way they were both smiling. "Alright, what's going on?" she asked.

Just then Layla woke up. She also let it be known it was time to change her diapers. Taran grabbed the diaper bag and handed it to Delsie. "Your turn."

Delsie spread out a blanket on the floor and put Layla down on it. After changing her Delsie sat back up on the couch still holding the baby. She gave Janet and Kris another look. "I'm still waiting for an answer, you two."

"An answer about what?" asked Taran.

"Just look at them. They're up to something, Taran."

Taran looked at the pair. "Hell, they've been living together over two years. Maybe they finally figured out what we've known all along – that they should be dating each other instead of other people," she said flippantly as she took the baby from Delsie.

Both Janet and Kris blushed at Taran's friendly nagging. Both Taran and Delsie had been anything but subtle in expressing their opinions of Kris and Janet's choices of dates in the past. Delsie saw their blushes.

"Oh, my god! That's it, isn't it? You're finally dating each other."

Taran's head snapped up to see both Janet and Kris smiling. Her jaw dropped. "Damn, and I was only joking."

Kris chuckled. "Well, you're half right, anyway," she said with a smile.

"What do you mean half right?" Delsie asked.

"Well, we figured out we love each other and belong together, but we're not dating."

Delsie and Taran looked confused."

"We're married," Janet explained.

"You've got to be kidding," said Taran.

They both held up their left hand and waggled their fingers to show off their wedding bands.

"No joke," Kris said. "You're looking at a bona fide married couple."

"Since when?!"

"Just the other day," answered Janet.

"And we didn't even get invited," grumbled Delsie.

"No one did, Delsie. It wasn't planned. It just... sort of happened. You two are the first ones we've told. It's the whole reason we invited you over tonight."

"Damn. There goes our reliable babysitters," Delsie said with a smirk.

"What do you mean?" asked Taran.

"Think about it. They're newlyweds; they'd rather have an evening alone together than with a baby to care for," she said with humor in her voice.

"I guess you have a point."

[Hmm, she does have a point.]

A wave of desire tickled Kris's senses. [Hold that thought until after they leave.]

"Don't worry, we'll still be glad to watch Layla occasionally. Can't have you falling to pieces at work, Delsie. The clinic needs you in top shape," Janet said. "What would we do without you in admin to make sure everything runs smoothly?"

"Wait one minute!" Taran said suddenly. The other three women looked at her and she pinned Janet with a look. "Look, I love you both, and I know we've given you a hard time about some of the choices you've made when it comes to some of the dates you've gone out with." She paused. "I also haven't forgotten how wicked your sense of humor can be, Janet. I remember how you kept a perfectly straight face when you told me I was pregnant with twins!" She moved her gaze to Kris. "And I wouldn't put it past you, Kris, to try to pull one over on us either. So, until I see some proof, and I don't mean just a couple of rings, I'm not falling for it. I want to see a marriage certificate with names of Janet Fraiser and Kris Kay on it before I'm convinced this isn't a joke."

Kris chuckled as she got up off of the floor. "Janet, I warned you that your sense of humor was going to get the best of you one these days."

"I guess you were right."

Kris left the room, retrieved their marriage certificate from the other room, and returned. "Taran, considering everything, I understand why you're skeptical. And you're right – I can't provide you with a marriage certificate with the names Kris Kay and Janet Fraiser on it."

"Damn, you guys really had me going!" said Delsie.

"I'm going to get you for this – especially you, Janet!" warned Taran.

"Before you do, check this out," Kris said and handed the certificate to Delsie since Taran was holding Layla. She then sat on the arm of the chair Janet was sitting in and put her arm around her shoulders.

The couple immediately recognized the certificate for what it was. They quickly looked at the names on the form which Delsie read out loud. "Janet Fraiser and Kris Frasier?" They both looked up at the newlywed couple and smiled.

"So it is for real!" exclaimed Taran.

"You better believe it," Janet said with a grin.

~~~

Janet rushed home from work. She wanted to surprise her wife with all of her favorite things for dinner. She had hoped to get off early, but an injured patient had prevented her escape. She stopped by the café on the way home and picked up dinner for two. If she hurried she should have time for a shower before Kris got home.

Janet came to an immediate stop when she entered the house through the front door. The interior was lit entirely with candles. Standing in the middle of the living room, wearing nothing but a silk robe, was her wife.

Kris smiled. "Happy anniversary, love."

Janet returned her smile. "Happy anniversary." On her way across the room she set her package down on the coffee table. She then wrapped her arms around her wife and they kissed, deeply. They parted only when oxygen became an issue. "Mmmm... I didn't think you'd be home this early."

"I took half a day off; I wanted to surprise you. I picked up your favorite dinner from the café and I've already drawn a hot bath for you."

Janet let out a chuckle. "Great minds think alike – I picked up dinner on the way home, too."

"Then we certainly won't go hungry. Go on and take your bath; I'll take care of the food."

"But I'd be much happier if you joined me in the bath."

"You would, huh?"

"Yes, I would."

"Alright. I'll join you as soon as I take care of the food."

"Don't take too long."

"I won't."

With a kiss Janet headed into their bedroom. Kris put the food up, retrieved a bottle of wine and a couple of wineglasses, and then joined Janet in the bathroom.

"Hey, you got room in there for me?"

Janet looked up and smiled at her wife. "I sure do." Janet scooted forward so Kris could slip in behind her. She leaned back into her wife's embrace. "Mmmm, this is nice."

"Yes, it is." Kris began to nuzzle the side of Janet's neck.

The doctor tilted her head to give Kris better access and let out a soft moan when a knowing hand captured her breast and teased her hardening nipple. [You know I love you, right?]

[Mm hmm. I feel it... but I'd know it even if we weren't bonded, because you show me every day. You're my beloved and I love you with all my heart.]

Janet gasped as deft fingers slid down through her curls and caressed her slick folds. It didn't take long before Kris's touch brought her to an orgasm. She slumped in her wife's arms afterwards.

"You ready to get out?"

"I don't think I can move."

"I guess it's a good thing I brought the wine then," Kris said with a chuckle. She reached for the wine and poured them each a glass.

~~~

That night after making love, Kris lay with her head on Janet's chest, listening to her heart as it slowly returned to its normal pace. Janet slowly carded her fingers through her wife's hair.

"I love you so much."

"I love you too, Janet."

The doctor took a deep breath and slowly let it out.

"What?"

"I didn't say anything."

"No, but you have something on your mind."

Janet remained silent.

Kris lifted up her head and looked at her wife. She shifted to lie on her side next to Janet, reaching out and caressing her cheek. "What is it, love?"

"I've been thinking about something lately." She paused for a long moment. "Have you ever thought about having children?"

Kris took a moment to gather her thoughts. "While I've never felt a strong urge to have a child, it was something Lena and I discussed on more than one occasion. With my career it was never a viable option for me – you don't exactly go undercover in special ops pregnant. And, neither of us were comfortable with the idea as long we were in deep space. When Lena accepted promotion to admiral we decided that it would be best to wait until we got settled before attempting to raise a family. I think we both knew subconsciously that it was a mistake for her to accept promotion to admiral and that's why we put off having a baby. In fact, if we hadn't crashed, Lena was going to notify Allied Fleet when we returned from our vacation that she wanted to step down and command a ship again. We were going to go back into deep space. So, the decision for us was not to have children." She paused and gazed into Janet's eyes. "So this is what's been on your mind lately?"

Janet nodded. "It may be because of the number of patients I've assisted lately, but yes, I've been thinking about it. I adopted Cassandra when she was 12. Sam was a help, but she was not around a lot of the time because of her duties with SG-1. She was my best friend but not my spouse. We weren't even lovers until just a couple of months before I ended up here on Jidiri." She paused. "I'm not saying I need for us to have a baby to make me feel complete or anything. And if you're not comfortable with the idea it's okay. Believe me; I've never been happier than I am with you." She leaned in and gently kissed Kris. "There's a part of me that would certainly like to have your child. You're the only person I've ever felt that way about," she said softly.

Kris wrapped her arms around Janet and held her close. [My beloved.] She kissed her long and tenderly. Afterwards she gazed into Janet's soft brown eyes again. "I'm not sure how good of a parent I'll be, but if they can make our DNA compatible and having a baby is something you want, then I'll take mommy lessons from you," she said with a smile. Her mind was flooded with Janet's joy.

~~~

Janet and Kris ended up going to see Dr. Lettie Boson, who specialized in difficult reproductive cases. There had been some difficulty making their DNA compatible due to the fact Kris was only part Human. Eventually they were finally able to fertilize a number of Janet's ova – they used Janet's ova since Kris didn't have any – with their combined DNA. Then it came time implant an embryo.

Unfortunately Janet miscarried after only a month. The same thing happened with the second and third attempts as well. The fourth time she made it to nine weeks. Her body apparently kept rejecting the fetus because of the alien DNA from Kris. So, it was decided that Kris would try to carry the baby. However, that was not without its challenges either.

Since Kris didn't have any functioning ovaries and no period, her body was not prepared for pregnancy. It had to be tricked into thinking it was fertile and the lining of her uterus had to be stimulated. She underwent daily injections until her body was ready for the embryo.

She miscarried at 11 weeks.

When the final fertilized egg was implanted the doctor gave them a one in ten chance of the pregnancy going to term.

~~~

To celebrate their three-year wedding anniversary Janet and Kris joined Taran and Delsie and went to one of the concerts in the park. Delsie, who was almost nine months pregnant, was enjoying having her achy lower back rubbed by her wife Taran. Janet was leaning against a tree and Kris was sitting between Janet's legs, leaning back against her. The doctor's left arm rested lightly around her wife while her right hand was discretely slipped underneath Kris's shirt and rested on her belly.

Delsie looked over at them and smiled. "So tell us, Janet, when are you and Kris going to have a go at raising one of your own?"

Janet gave her wife a gentle squeeze. "I already have a grown daughter, Cassie, on my homeworld."

"And?" prompted Taran.

"Well, we've discussed the possibility, but we'll see. There's been some difficulty making our DNA compatible. We've decided that if it's meant to work out it will, if not, it won't. Either way, I'm sure those twins of yours will give us all plenty enough to do," Janet said with a smile.

"Yeah, like Layla doesn't already have us in a tizzy," Taran replied.

"Well, it's called the terrible twos for a reason. But don't worry, she's three now. At least we can send Layla and the twins back to their mommies when we're ready for some alone time," Kris said with a laugh. She turned her head to look up at her wife. Through their bond they both felt their love shared and magnified in return.

Janet lowered her head and gently captured her wife's lips with own.

Delsie spoke quietly. "I've never seen two people more in love than you two."

Janet and Kris blushed as they came back to the moment and looked at Taran and Delsie. "Sorry," they said in unison.

"No, no, don't apologize," Taran said. "You're an inspiration to be around – the way you two love each other."

Delsie chuckled. "Yep. And I don't think we're going to be able to rely on them too often as babysitters."

All four women laughed.

The music started and Kris felt Janet's hand gently caress her belly. She was over four months pregnant but the loose clothing she wore concealed her growing baby bump.

"I love you," Janet whispered in Kris's ear.

"I love you, too."

~~~

About halfway through the concert Delsie let out a yelp.

"What's wrong?" asked Taran.

"I don't know. I felt something," she said with an alarmed look on her face.

Janet immediately went into 'doctor mode' and took charge. She took hold of Delsie's wrist and checked her pulse. "Was it a contraction, Delsie?"

"I'm not sure."

"That's okay. I want you to keep breathing slowly for me." Janet felt around Delsie's distended abdomen.

Delsie winced again.

"Janet?" Taran asked.

"I can't really tell anything here. Let's get Delsie to the clinic where I can do a proper examination."

Taran started gathering everything up.

Kris turned to Janet. "Why don't you go on ahead and get everything ready at the clinic. I'll bring Delsie."

Janet nodded in agreement and left immediately. Once Taran had everything together Kris picked Delsie up in her arms and carried her.

~~~

In another part of the park Cayden was sitting with the four members of SG-1. He noticed Kris carrying Delsie out of the park. "Oh! It appears we may have yet another arrival this evening."

"What do you mean?" Major Carter asked.

He pointed to the three women leaving the park. It was obvious even from a distance that the one being carried was very pregnant.

"Oh. Do you think they need any assistance?" Sam asked.

"No, no. Their friend obviously has things well in hand. She's undoubtedly taking them to see her wife – one of our best doctors."

"Her wife?" asked Colonel O'Neill.

"Yes."

Sam smiled to herself as did Daniel Jackson, but it was Teal'c who spoke. "Have you not noticed, O'Neill? There are many couples here both of the same gender as well as the opposite gender."

Jack took a look around and saw male/female couples, male/male couples, and female/female couples. "No, I guess I hadn't noticed." He fixed Teal'c and Daniel with a look. "Just don't get any ideas – I'm not interested." He paused. "Well, I might be interested in watching some of the female couples," he added with a leer.

"I have never understood why so many of the Tau'ri have trouble accepting same gender couples," observed Teal'c.

"Neither have I, Teal'c," agreed Daniel.

"I don't see the problem either," added Sam.

Jack looked at his team. "Well, I don't have anything personally against anyone who's gay. It's just doesn't seem... natural."

"To you," pointed out Sam.

"Well, we were made different for a reason, weren't we? Take babies for instance. Those two women still had to have the assistance of a man to have that baby, didn't they?"

Cayden was the one answer his question. "Actually, no. Taran and Delsie are the sole genetic parents of their children."

"What?"

"How?" Sam asked.

"DNA is taken from both women, combined and then used to fertilize an egg, which is then implanted in the woman who will carry it to term."

"You're talking about parthenogenesis."

"Carter?"

"Sir, it's just like he described. By splicing together the DNA of the two women they don't need a man to have a baby."

The same can be done for male couples. However, a surrogate mother would be needed to carry the fetus to term," Cayden explained.

~~~

Janet was ready when Kris and Taran arrived at the clinic with Delsie. Kris gently set Delsie down on the exam table before leaving the room. Janet examined the woman and determined that she had simply experienced some false labor. However, Janet did think it was best to play it safe and admit Delsie anyway. Taran stayed with Delsie for a while before going to pick up Layla from the babysitter and going home. Janet and Kris went home, but Janet left instructions for her to be contacted if Delsie went into labor or if anything else came up. It was a short walk to their home.

That night, after making love, Kris watched Janet sleep for awhile. Then she slipped out of bed and stood at the window looking out. After a while she felt Janet slip her arms around her from behind.

Janet rested her chin on Kris's shoulder. "Something interesting out there?"

"Don't see anything."

"But?"

Kris took a deep breath and let it out. "I don't know. I just have this feeling... I can't put my finger on it."

"Could it be you're worried about Delsie and the twins?"

Kris took another deep breath. "I suppose it could be that."

Janet kissed her wife's shoulder. "But it's not, is it?"

"No."

The doctor placed her hand over Kris's growing belly. "Are you worried about our baby?"

Kris placed her hand over her wife's. "Always," she confessed. Suddenly she let out a small gasp.

"What is it?"

"She's moving!" Kris quickly turned in her wife's arms and mind-touched with her. Through the deep mind-touch Janet was able to actually experience the sensation first hand. Once the baby settled down Kris ended the mind-touch.

Janet stared into her wife's eyes. "That was incredible! It was like I felt it in my own body. Thank you." There were tears in her eyes. "Will you share other moments with me?"

Kris smiled. "Of course. Just remember you asked for it when I'm in labor."

The doctor chuckled. "Okay. Come on, let's go back to bed." She led Kris back to bed and held her close. "You're still unsettled, aren't you?"

Kris took a deep breath and slowly let it out before answering. "I just have this feeling that's hard to describe. Despite the ups and downs we've experienced trying to have a child, everything here has been, and is, so peaceful and tranquil. In fact, I can't think of a better place to raise a child."

"So what's bothering you?"

"The only way I can describe it is to compare it to the flat surface of a lake. It feels like someone has tossed some stones into it... made some ripples. I just sense... something... a disturbance."

Janet didn't dismiss her wife's feeling or belittle it. "Well, if there is something amiss, you'll be better able to deal with it after you've had a good night's sleep."

"You're right."

~~~

The next day Kris had an appointment with Dr. Boson. Janet, of course, went with her. The doctor was pleased that the pregnancy had progressed to the four and half months and was becoming cautiously optimistic.

"Have you had anymore contractions, pain, fever or dizziness?"

"Not since the last incident I told you about."

"That's good. Your blood tests still show an elevated white blood cell count, as well as an elevated antibody level that's continuing to increase."

Kris looked Janet worriedly.

"Your body is still not fully accepting the fact that you're pregnant, and it's fighting against the pregnancy like it's an infection," Janet explained.

Dr. Boson nodded in agreement. "The fact that you seem to have some control over your body is the only reason you've progressed this far with the pregnancy. From now on I want to keep a much closer watch on your blood work. I want to see you twice a week and I want you to get as much rest as possible. I'm not putting you on bed rest, but I want you to cut any strenuous physical activities. If you have any contractions, pain, fever, or dizziness I want you to come to the clinic and have me contacted immediately."

~~~

When Kris and Janet left Dr. Boson's office, after setting their next appointment, they decided to stop in and see how Delsie was doing. They found Taran already there visiting her wife. She was sitting on the side of the bed holding Delsie's hand. Kris sat in the chair while Janet stood behind with her hands on her wife's shoulders as the four of them talked.

[I'd like to tell them,] Kris told her wife.

[Are you sure?]

[They're our closest friends and they'll be happy for us... and if... well, they'll be there for us...]

Janet understood what Kris meant and gave her shoulders a gentle squeeze. Kris reached up and took one of her wife's hands in her own.

"We've got something we'd like to tell you," Janet said.

"What is it?" Delsie asked.

Kris exchanged a looked with her wife before answering. "I'm pregnant."

"I knew it! I knew something was going on with you two last night," declared Taran. She got up and hugged them both. "Why didn't you say anything last night when we asked you about it?"

Janet let out a small sigh. "We told you the truth when we said they've been having some trouble making our DNA compatible. We've been trying to have a baby for a couple years," said Janet.

"Because of my alien DNA Janet's body kept rejecting the fetus. She's had four miscarriages. And my body just doesn't seem to like the idea of being pregnant. It keeps wanting to treat the fetus like an infection. This is the second time around for me," Kris explained.

"And the last," Janet said softly as she squeezed her wife's hand.

"But we've never made it this far before."

"How far along are you?" Delsie asked.

"Four and half months."

"You're not even showing."

Kris let out a bark of laughter. "You should see me without my clothes on."

"That privilege is all mine, my love," Janet replied.

~~~

That night Kris got up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. On the way back to bed she experienced a sharp pain that dropped her to her hands and knees. "Janet!"

Janet woke up and rushed to her wife who was curled up on her side in the middle of the floor. She took Kris's head into her lap. "I'm right here, sweetheart."

"It hurts..."

"Are you having contractions?"

Sweat popped out on Kris's forehead, arms, and chest. She nodded.

"Remember to breathe slow and deep."

Kris tried to take a slow, deep breath.

"That's it; just like that." She placed her hand on her wife's belly. [Now clear your mind and focus. Relax all the muscles in your body. Slow breath in; release the tension with each exhale.]

With Janet's help Kris was able to focus. After a while she was lying flat, totally relaxed, and breathing regular, deep, cleansing breaths. The contractions had stopped and there was no more pain. She opened her eyes and looked up into Janet's brown eyes. Janet was cradling Kris's head and smiled down at her. Kris didn't miss the concern in her wife's eyes.

"How do you feel now?" the doctor asked.

"I'm okay. Thank you."

"You're the one who did it, love."

"You guided me."

Janet smiled. "Can you get up?"

Kris nodded.

"We need to get you to the clinic."

"I know."

They got dressed and went to the clinic.

Lettie Boson was contacted and came in immediately to examine Kris. During the exam Janet stood next to the table holding Kris's hand.

"Okay, you can get dressed now, Kris," Dr. Boson said before stepping out of the room.

After getting dressed Kris and Janet joined Lettie in her office. Boson wasn't as optimistic as she had been that morning.

"I have to tell you, I don't understand how you were able to stop the contractions. If you were any of my other patients I don't believe you'd still be pregnant."

"Kris is only 19 weeks. How much longer do you think she'll be able to carry the baby?" Janet asked.

"I don't know. We're in uncharted territory here." Lettie locked eyes with Kris. "No more work for you. Someone else will have to teach your classes. This pregnancy, and whatever it is you're doing to keep it going, is taking its toll on you. You're going to have to take extra good care of yourself. Good nutrition, lots of rest, no stress, plenty of relaxation." She then smiled at the couple. "Pamper yourself – doctor's orders. Now go home and get some sleep."

"Thank you, Lettie," said Janet. The couple left the doctor's office. They were about to leave the clinic when Janet turned to her wife. "I want to take care of something. It'll only take a minute."

"Okay."

"I'll be right back."

Kris watched as Janet went into her own office. While she was waiting Dr Boson came out of her office. Kris waved the doctor over. "Dr. Boson, I have a question for you."

"Sure, Kris, what is it?"

"As far as physical activity, just how far do I need to cut back?"

"Nothing strenuous. Walking is a good choice for keeping active." The doctor paused as she took in the expression on her patient's face. "What is it you're concerned about?"

"What about making love?"

"You don't swing upside down from a chandelier, do you?"

Kris smiled. "Not too often."

"Kris, there's no reason for you and Janet to avoid making love. An orgasm is not going to jeopardize you or the baby. Just let 'gentle' be your guide word as far as your body is concerned."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome." Dr. Boson left.

Janet returned from her office a moment later.

"Are you ready?" Kris asked.

"I sure am. Let's go home and get some more sleep."

~~~

In the morning Kris was woken up by a kiss on the forehead. She opened her eyes and saw her wife smiling down at her. "Mm, morning."

"Afternoon would be more accurate."

"You're kidding."

"Nope."

"Why didn't you wake me up sooner?"

"You needed the sleep, especially after our trip to the clinic in the middle of the night."

Kris's stomach chose that moment to announce it was also awake with loud growl.

Janet chuckled. "I have the solution for that. Sit up," she told her blushing wife. She then placed a tray across Kris's lap.

"Breakfast in bed?"

"Well, lunch in bed."

"Why?"

"Because I love you."

"Aren't you supposed to be at work?"

"I'm taking some time off."

Kris stopped and looked at her wife. "Janet?"

"I'm taking a leave of absence. Except for keeping my promise to Delsie and Taran to deliver their twins, I'm not seeing any patients."

"Why?"

Janet looked her wife in the eyes. "Because some things are just more important." [My place is right here with you, beloved. No matter what, we're going to get through this together.] She reached up and wiped away a tear that made its way down Kris's cheek.

[I love you so much more than I know how to tell you.]

"I know. My job is pampering you. And making sure you take good care of yourself, so eat your vegetables."

"Yes, ma'am."

~~~

Janet and Kris didn't really do much for the next four days. In the meantime, SG-1, particularly Jack, was beginning to wonder just how long it was going to take to find what they'd come to Jidiri to find. They'd already been on Jidiri six days and had no clue what or who they were looking for. Not surprisingly, Jack was the most impatient of the group.

"This place is really getting to me. Everyone is so... nice," he groused.

"Actually, I like it here. I've met a lot of very interesting people," said Sam.

"I agree. Do you realize there are people here from not only other planets but from other times as well?! This place is a utopia!" exclaimed Daniel.

"There are many people with different backgrounds and yet there is total peace and harmony," observed Teal'c.

"There's only so much peace and harmony I can take. Everyone split up. We can cover more ground that way. I want to find this Guardian as soon as possible so we can go home. If you think you've found anything use your radios. Otherwise see you back here tonight." With that Jack marched out the door leaving the other three behind.

The other three went their own ways and planned on having a pleasant day while keeping an eye out for the Guardian. Sam ran into Cayden while she was out walking.

"Are you enjoying your stay with us, Major Carter?" he asked.

She smiled. "Yes, I am, Cayden."

"Good. Please, just let me know if there is anything I can do to make your stay more comfortable."

"Actually, I was wondering if I could speak to someone and discuss some of the advancements you've made in the medical sciences – specifically parthenogenesis."

He smiled. "The best place to get such information would be at the clinic. I'll take you there." He walked her to the clinic where he spoke to someone. "Just have a seat, Major Carter. Someone will be with you shortly who should be able to answer any questions you may have."

"Thank you, Cayden."

"You're welcome. Have a good day."

A couple of minutes later Dr. Boson came out. "Major Carter?

The blonde stood. "I'm Major Samantha Carter; you can call me Sam."

"I'm Dr. Lettie Boson. I'm one of the doctors here. I understand you're a visitor here and have some questions about some of our medical procedures."

"Yes, I do. On Earth, where I come from, we haven't advanced as far as you have with reproductive medicine and we haven't been able to achieve parthenogenesis. I'd like to see how you've accomplished this, if possible."

"Come with me."

~~~

Sam and Dr. Boson talked for quite a while.

"It sounds like it's practically full proof," Sam observed.

"Not by any means," sighed the doctor. "Don't get me wrong. It's made such a big difference for so many couples. Infertile heterosexual couples and female couples can now have children. One of the toughest riddles was figuring out how to make things work for the male couples. But still, there are cases that can just break your heart. Usually the difficult cases are the ones where the couples are not of the same race. Sometimes the DNA just isn't compatible enough."

"I can only imagine how difficult it must be in those cases."

"Those are the cases I get. The majority of the cases are handled by the couples' regular doctors. The tough cases are referred to me or one of the other doctors that specialize in difficult cases. So when we do succeed it's a big win, but it's heartbreaking when we don't."

~~~

While Sam was talking with Dr. Boson, Kris was also at the clinic visiting Delsie and Taran. Delsie was getting very impatient to have the twins. She had been in the clinic for almost a week and was actually two days past her due date.

It came time for Kris to head home. Janet had been out running a few errands when Kris went to visit with Delsie and she wanted to get home before her wife did, so Kris said goodbye and left. She didn't get very far. Kris was only a few feet down the hallway when Taran came flying out of the room.

"Kris!"

"What?"

"I think Delsie's in labor."

Kris grinned. "Well, it's about damn time," she said with a chuckle. She took in Taran's panicked expression. "Calm down, Taran. I'll send someone in and I'll go get Janet."

"Thanks."

Kris stopped at the nurses' station and told them about Delsie, and then headed home. It was only a short walk.

~~~

Janet had arrived home before Kris. She was a little surprised to find that Kris was not at home, but through their bond could sense that everything was fine with her wife. In fact, she could tell that Kris was in a particularly good mood. She suspected that her wife was at the clinic visiting Delsie, so she thought she would go to the clinic and check on her patient anyway. She headed out of the house. The doctor didn't get very far when she saw someone stop and stare at her from across the way. That person moved slowly towards her, eyes wide open in disbelief.

"Janet?" asked the woman from her past. "Is it really you?"

"Sam? Oh, my god."

~~~

Kris was almost to the house when she saw Janet faint a few feet from their front door. She ran to her, but a tall blonde got to her first and was kneeling next to Janet looking very concerned. Kris recognized the blonde from Janet's memories, but right at that moment she didn't really care who Sam was or why she was there.

"What happened?" Kris demanded.

"I don't know. She just fainted."

Kris picked her wife up and carried her into the house. She carefully laid Janet on the couch and quickly ran a clean dishcloth under the water. She kneeled next to Janet, laid the cloth across her forehead, and held her hand. "Come on, Janet. Wake up now." [I'm right here, love.]

Janet's eyes opened and she looked at her wife.

"Hey there. Want to tell me what happened?"

She let out a deep breath. "I thought I saw Sam."

[You did, love.] Kris tilted her head towards Sam who had followed the couple inside the house.

Sam gave Janet a half-smile and waved.

"I'm seeing things," Janet said.

"No. But I know how you feel, Janet," said Sam. "I thought you were dead." There was a lot of emotion just barely held in check in her voice.

"I am– I was. I guess we were both surprised."

"That's putting it mildly."

Janet took another deep breath and let it out as she sat up and put her feet on the floor. "How did I get in here?"

"I carried you in," Kris said.

Janet gave her wife a concern look. "You know you're supposed to be taking it easy."

[I'm alright, love.] "I know. I was careful."

The doctor looked up at the blonde. "I guess we've a got few things to talk about."

"You think?!"

"I hate to spoil your plans, but I was just on my way to let you know that Delsie finally went into labor."

Janet couldn't keep from grinning. "Well it's about damn time."

Kris returned her grin. "That's exactly what I said. Anyway, your presence is requested, Doctor."

Janet sighed. [I was not expecting this. I can't deal with this right now.]

[It'll be alright. I'm right here beside you, beloved.]

The doctor stood. "I'm sorry, Sam. We'll have to talk later, perhaps tomorrow. I have to go deliver a pair of twins."

"Can I come along?"

"I don't know how long I'll be. It could take all night."

"I don't care."

"Alright then."

Sam walked on one side of Janet while Kris walked on her other side.

[You really should get some rest, honey,] Janet told her wife.

[I'll get some rest at the clinic during the wait. I'll be fine.]

~~~

At about 2:00 in the morning the twins were born. Both mothers and babies were doing fine. Sam had radioed in to the colonel that she may have found something. She also told him that she wasn't coming back to the house that night but that she was perfectly safe and sound.

Kris and Janet headed home around 2:30 with Sam in tow. Kris's back ached and she knew her wife needed to talk to the blonde, so she took a hot bath and soaked for a bit, giving the other two some privacy.

Janet got herself and Sam something to drink and they sat down in the living room. She looked at the blonde, feeling her stomach do a flip-flop. "So, where do we start?" she asked with some trepidation.

Sam just looked at her for moment. "What the hell happened, Janet? I thought... we all thought, you were dead. You were hit by a staff blast. It was all caught on video."

The doctor took a deep breath and slowly let it out. "Well, I was killed, but someone with more advanced medical technology was able to resuscitate me and heal my wounds. I woke up here on this planet. I have no idea how I got here."

"I've missed you so much."

"I've missed you, too, Sam. And Cassie. How is Cassie doing?" Janet asked, certain that her daughter had excelled at whatever she'd decided to do with her life.

"As well as can be expected under the circumstances. She misses you. I've always been her friend, but you're her mother. I can't replace you." There was a long pause.

"How did you get here?" Janet asked.

"Thor came to the SGC and told us that SG-1 had to go through the stargate to retrieve something. He couldn't tell us where or when. He said the colonel had the information downloaded into his mind by the Ancients' repository of knowledge."

"Didn't the Asgard remove all of that information?"

"Apparently everything except for the stargate address. It has something to do with some prophecy of the Ancients. Thor also said we'd find something we'd lost. I'm betting that's you, Janet." She paused. "You have to come back with us."

Janet stood up and started pacing.

"I know General Hammond would welcome you back at the SGC. Cassie needs you... I need you, Janet... I love you."

Janet paced for a few more seconds and then finally stopped. She stared at the fireplace instead of looking at Sam. "No," she finally said quietly.

Sam couldn't believe what she'd heard. "What do you mean 'no'?"

"I mean I can't go back. At least not right now."

"Why not?"

"Because I can't go without Kris, and right now she's needs to be here."

"What does she have to do with any of this?"

Janet took a deep breath a looked at Sam. "She's my wife."

Sam was stunned... and hurt. It took her a several seconds to gather herself. Tears welled in her eyes when she finally spoke. "I see. I guess it didn't take very long for you to move on."

The doctor couldn't miss the pain in the blonde's voice. She saw the tears in Sam's eyes and sat next to her on the couch. "Actually, it took me quite a long time," she said quietly, trying to make Sam understand.

"You've only been gone seven months!" Sam said accusingly.

It was Janet's turn to be stunned.

"Sam, I've here over five years."

Both women were silent for a while.

Sam, who was much more comfortable when working on a scientific problem or figuring out a puzzle, started thinking out loud. "Okay. Obviously time has passed at different rates for us. Thor did say this planet was a special place. And Cayden said he knew to expect visitors when the stargate appeared – indicating there's not always a stargate here."

"Cayden told Kris that Jidiri had no need for any planetary defense, that it's perfectly safe."

"Then perhaps it's the planet that appeared when it was time for us to come here. If Jidiri is normally on a different plane of existence it would explain time passing at a different rate, and why there's no need for planetary defense." Sam stopped and shook her head. "Anyway, why did you say she needs to be here?"

Janet let out a sigh before answering her. "She's pregnant with our child, but it's a high risk pregnancy. There have already been complications. Even with the advanced medical help available here the odds are against us. On Earth..." she shook her head as her voice trailed off. "We've been trying for two years to have a baby. This is our last chance."

Even though Sam was hurt that she had 'lost' Janet a second time, she was still the doctor's friend. Their friendship had lasted seven years. Her heart went out to Janet. "I understand, and I hope everything turns out okay." It was obvious that Sam was sincere.

"Thank you." Janet yawned. "I think it's time to get some sleep before the sun comes up. You can stay in the guest room."

Kris came out of the bedroom to get something to drink. Dressed in her pajama bottoms and a tank top, instead of the usual loose fitting pants and pullover shirt, it was obvious she was pregnant. "Sorry to interrupt," she said.

"Actually, you're not. We were just going to turn in." Janet stood, and walked over to her wife. "How does your back feel?"

"A little better."

Janet took Kris's hand and started to lead her to their bedroom. "Let's see if a backrub will help." At the bedroom door she stopped and pointed to the guest room door (Kris's old room). "That's the guest room, Sam. If you need anything just let me know."

"Thanks. I'm sure I'll be fine. Good night." Sam paused. "It was nice meeting you, Kris." Although sincere, the sadness in Sam's voice could not be missed.

"Nice meeting you, too, Major."

~~~

Janet gave her wife a nice backrub that took care of the residual soreness. She then lay down next to Kris who then rested her head on the doctor's shoulder.

"Mmmm, that felt good. Thank you."

Janet kissed Kris's forehead. "I like making you feel good."

Kris's hand began to wander across her wife's body until she cupped a breast. She teased her wife's nipple which became hard. She then bent her head and teased the other with her mouth through the material of Janet's top, eliciting a quiet moan.

[I like making you feel good, too.]

After a few moments Janet stopped Kris. She pulled Kris's head up to look into her eyes. "Not that I don't want you, my love, but Lettie said no strenuous activity."

Kris smiled. "It's alright, Janet. I asked her. She said an orgasm wouldn't hurt me or the baby. She just recommended we avoid swinging from the chandelier for the duration."

The doctor smiled up at her wife. "Well, damn. So much for that idea." She caressed Kris's cheek very lovingly. "There's never been anything wrong with tender and gentle."

Kris dipped her head and kissed Janet, who slipped her arms around her wife. Kris reached down to the hem of the doctor's top and started pulling it up. The doctor broke their kiss just long enough to slip her top off over her head. Kris kissed her way down Janet's throat, pausing at a sensitive pulse point, but she didn't take too long before continuing on her way. She stopped her journey and spent lavish attention on Janet's breasts. The moans and whimpers escaping from her wife's throat were turning Kris on. She trailed her hand down to the waistband of Janet's pajama bottoms and carefully slipped her hand inside the pajamas. Janet let out a quiet gasp.

"You're so wet."

"That's what you do to me," Janet replied.

Kris removed her hand.

"Don't stop!"

"I'm not. I just want to get these clothes out of the way."

With Janet's pajama bottoms removed Kris replaced her hand and gently caressed her wife's slick folds as she sucked on her breasts. It was obvious from Janet's ragged breath, the volume of her moans, and the way she clung to Kris that she was very, very close to coming. Kris claimed Janet's mouth with her own in a deep, passionate kiss just as her wife came. They were still kissing as Janet came down from her climax. She was panting when they finally parted.

"You take my breath away," Janet panted.

Kris smiled and then laid her head over her wife's heart. Janet ran her fingers through the dark, silky hair.

"Have I ever told you how much I love listening to your heartbeat?" Kris asked.

"No, but you do it a lot."

"It centers me... it's hard to explain." [It has something to do with our bond... I can't really explain it in words.]

[I think I understand what you mean.]

[Your touch – whether it's my body, my heart, my mind, or my soul – makes me... better.]

[I know I feel things with you I've never felt before. I know you're as essential to me as breathing. You're my beloved.]

Kris noticed Janet's heart rate was approaching normal. She turned her head and starting trailing kisses down her wife's torso. She dipped her tongue in and out of Janet's belly button.

"Where are you going?" Janet asked.

Kris glanced up at Janet as she trailed her lips and tongue over a hip bone. "I want to taste you." She took her time relishing her wife. When Janet neared her climax again Kris slipped a couple of fingers inside her and sucked on her clit. Janet's thighs closed around Kris's head and her muscles clamped down on the fingers inside her. She came crying out her wife's name.

Afterwards they lay on their sides facing each other. Janet caressed Kris's cheek and gently kissed her.

"I think you have entirely too much clothing on, my love."

Janet helped her wife remove her pajama bottoms and tank top. Kris lay on her back and Janet molded her body to Kris's. The doctor propped her head up on her hand and studied Kris's body as she gently caressed it.

Kris closed her eyes and let out a soft moan as her breast was gently fondled by Janet. "Mmmm, that feels good."

The doctor dipped her head and gently teased the nipple with her tongue. After making love to Janet, Kris was already quite aroused and didn't need much attention from her wife to climax – something Janet was well aware of. She kissed her way up from Kris's breast to her mouth. As they kissed Janet's hand slipped between her wife's legs. Her caresses were designed to be both calming and satisfying. The doctor guided Kris through a gentle yet very satisfying orgasm.

Kris softly sighed her wife's name as she came. She opened her eyes halfway and looked up at Janet. "You're amazing, love."

Janet kissed Kris's forehead. "Get some sleep, beloved."

Kris was asleep as soon as her eyes closed.

The doctor lay on her side next to her wife with her hand on Kris's growing belly. Despite the late hour, sleep came slowly to her. She was concerned about some of the changes she saw in Kris's body, such as her ribs becoming more noticeable instead of less so. And then there was the arrival of Sam and SG-1 to contend with. Eventually sleep claimed her as well.

~~~

Both Janet and Sam got up before Kris did. Janet fixed lunch and set it out on the table. They sat down to eat.

"Is Kris going to join us?" Sam asked.

"She's still sleeping. I'll make sure she eats when she gets up."

As they ate, Janet was reminded by Sam that she would have to report her discovery to O'Neill. After they finished lunch Sam finally radioed the colonel. She didn't tell him what or who she'd found, but that she thought he needed to see for himself. She also recommended that Teal'c and Daniel come with him too.

"Trust me, sir. You're going to want see this for yourself."

"Alright, Carter. We'll be there in about an hour."

"Yes, sir."

Shortly after that Kris woke up. She dressed and then left the bedroom. She found Sam in the living room and Janet in the kitchen.

"Hey, sleepyhead." Janet gave Kris a quick kiss.

"Hey. Why didn't you wake me?"

"I figured you needed your sleep. What do you want to eat?"

"What did you have?"

Janet told her.

Kris had to suppress a shudder as a wave of nausea overcame her. "Ugh, I don't think so." She swallowed hard. "Why do they call it morning sickness when I get it at all times of the day and night?"

The doctor looked at Kris with some concern and touched the back of her hand to Kris's forehead to check for a fever. "I don't know, honey. How about I fix you some soup and crackers, okay?" At Kris's nod Janet brushed her fingers through her wife's silky hair. "Go on and get comfortable on the couch. I'll bring it to you."

Kris again nodded. She went out to the living room and sat on the couch. She could sense a lot of tension coming from Major Carter. She didn't know what it was about exactly, nor did she have the energy to delve into it right then. Fortunately, Janet joined them after only a few moments. She brought the soup and crackers which Kris was able to eat. While she ate Janet brought her up to speed about the time differential between Jidiri and Earth. The tension coming from the blonde made a lot more sense to her then. Sam hadn't had time to deal with her grief yet and to move on. To her, Kris was competition for her woman – at least a part of her felt that way. It was obvious Sam was intelligent enough to know better, but until she came to a resolution regarding her feelings for the doctor there would be a tension between her and Kris.

A few minutes before the other members of SG-1 were to arrive Kris started to feel sick to her stomach. She politely excused herself and headed to the bathroom. When Kris didn't come back out Janet went to check on her. Janet found her wife throwing up her lunch. Janet kneeled next to Kris and rubbed her back until the dry heaves stopped. Kris brushed her teeth and rinsed her mouth out with mouthwash. Janet then helped Kris into the bedroom where she lay down on the bed and curled up on her side.

Janet sat on the side of the bed and rubbed her wife's upper back. "This has happened before, hasn't it?" she asked.

"Just a few times."

"Why didn't you say anything?"

"It's just morning sickness. I'll get it under control. I didn't want to worry you any more than you already are."

"You're my wife; it's my job to worry about you."

"Janet, they're here," Sam called from the other room.

"Go on; I'll be okay. Just let me rest for a few minutes. I'll be out in a little bit to meet your friends."

"Are you sure?" Janet asked.

"Yes. Go."

Janet leaned down and kissed her wife before going out to the living room.

Sam went outside to meet the men of SG-1.

"Okay, Carter, what's the big surprise you have for us?" asked the colonel.

"I think I found part of what we came for – the something that we lost."

"What?"

She was grinning from ear to ear. "Let me show you, sir." She went to the front door of the house, opened it, and indicated for them to enter.

The three men entered and then came to a standstill and stared at the woman standing in the center of the living room. After a few moments of stunned silence there were hugs and explanations exchanged. Sam explained the time differential. Then the colonel made his pronouncement that Janet would have to return to the SGC with them.

Janet's quiet and simple response seemed to register with everyone except the colonel. "No."

O'Neill's reaction was delayed, but finally the doctor's answer sunk in. "What?"

"I said no, Colonel. I'm not leaving Jidiri."

"Why the hell not?"

"I have my reasons."

"Well, I'm sorry, Lt. Colonel, but you're in the Air Force, and I'm ordering you to return with us to the SGC."

"Actually, Colonel, I'm no longer in the Air Force. I'm officially dead. I was killed in the line of duty. My dead body was transported to this planet where I was revived. I have since made a new life for myself here, and there are other things I have to take into consideration now."

"Like what? Are you taking into consideration things like your daughter Cassandra and how she needs her mother?"

Janet's expression went cold.

Kris, who'd been keeping track of what was going on through their bond, figured it was time to join the proceedings.

[It's alright, love, I'm right here.] Janet and the colonel were staring each other down so he didn't even notice Kris when she approached and stood next to the doctor. "Why don't we all have a seat?" Kris suggested.

Janet turned to her wife. "How are you feeling?"

"Better. Let's get everyone something cold to drink, and then you can introduce me to your friends."

"Okay."

Kris and Janet went into the kitchen to get drinks for everyone while Sam and the others got settled. Janet carried the tray of lemonade into the living room. Kris sat in the overstuffed chair while Janet passed out the drinks. Sam, Daniel, and Teal'c sat on the couch. The colonel was too keyed up to sit, so he was pacing in front of the fireplace. After passing out the drinks Janet sat on the arm of the chair Kris was sitting in.

"Kris, you already know Sam. This is Dr. Jackson – Daniel, Teal'c, and that's Colonel O'Neill." Janet paused. "Everyone, this is Kris Fraiser... my wife."

Daniel smiled. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Kris."

"Indeed, it is an honor," Teal'c said as he gave a nod of his head.

The colonel came to a stop and stared. "Your what?!"

"My wife."

"But you can't marry a woman!"

"Actually, by the laws and traditions of my homeworld and of this world, I assure you we are married, Colonel, and have been for over three years," replied Kris.

"And this... this relationship is the reason you're willing to turn your back on your career? On your daughter Cassie?"

Kris knew the man had pushed her wife too far. She could feel the anger radiating off of Janet in waves.

Janet stood and marched up to the colonel defiantly. "What you derisively call 'this relationship' is my marriage. I am not 'turning my back' on anything, I'm fighting for something. I'm fighting for the health of my wife and life of our unborn child. So, Jack, you can go fuck yourself. Now get out of my home."

Jack was left speechless.

Daniel was the first to stand. He grabbed hold of the colonel and started to lead him out. "We'll be going now, ladies."

Teal'c followed.

"Janet, you know he–"

Janet cut Sam off with an upheld hand. "Sam, I don't want to hear one word in defense of him right now."

The blonde nodded. "Is it okay if I come back later?"

"Of course it is. Make sure Daniel and Teal'c know they're welcome as well."

"I will." Sam left.

~~~

It didn't take too long for SG-1 to arrive back at the house they were staying at.

Jack rubbed the back of his neck. "I guess I didn't handle that too well."

"No, Jack, you didn't," agreed Daniel. "In fact, you screwed it up pretty bad. If I were you I'd stay clear of Janet for quite a while."

"Carter, can you help me smooth things over with the doc again? You two are close friends."

Sam shook her head. "I don't think so, sir. Not with this. You're just going to have to give it some time and let her get over it."

"If she does," added Daniel.

"If Dr. Fraiser is the one born again in life from the prophecy Thor spoke of, then it is most likely that Kris Fraiser is the Guardian we have been sent to find," observed Teal'c.

Daniel got excited. "That's right! Thor said, 'Earth's Guardian and mate will be born again, of the heart and in life. They are a phoenix. They become as one.' So if Dr. Fraiser is the one born again in life, then Kris, her mate, is Earth's Guardian."

"Then we'll just have to convince them to come home with us," said Jack.

"There's no way you're going to get them to go until after Kris gives birth," announced Sam.

"Why not?"

"Janet said it's a high risk pregnancy and even with the more advanced medical technology here on Jidiri the odds are not on their side."

"Then we shall remain until Kris Fraiser gives birth," declared Teal'c.

Jack groaned.

"Look at it this way, sir, maybe Janet will forgive you by then."

"Thanks a lot, Carter."

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