Necessity by Gnine (PG)

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Rec Category: Daniel
Pairing: none
Category: Daniel, humor
Warning: none
Author on LJ: There is a Gnine listed but I honestly couldn't tell if it was her or not.
Author's Website: Not that I'm aware of. This story was posted at Stargatefan
Link: Necessity

Why This Must Be Read: An oldie but a goodie, this story has been on my hard drive forever. I always felt that a certain linguist/archaeologist was devalued on the show, especially around seasons four and five. This fic shows a Daniel that is needed and wanted and APPRECIATED, thank you very much. I suppose that's why I held onto it so long. That... and the story is smart and in character and it's fun, dammit.





"Good morning. SGC receiving, please state-"

"Um…hi." Daniel started, pulled back from his reverie at the sound of a real human voice…finally. "This is Dr. Daniel Jackson. I'd like to speak with-"

"Dr. Jackson? Are you back already?" Was that…eagerness? Daniel had an instant to wonder before the man rushed on. "It was understood that your plane wasn't due back till tonight. We'll send someone to the airport right away…"

"No, I'm sorry…you misunderstood." He vaguely recognized the oddity of the fact that this man, though he couldn't place the voice as someone he knew, seemed well aware of all the details of his travel plans, but he quickly dismissed it as unimportant. "I just wanted to talk to Colonel O'Neill--"

A voice from off to his right interrupted. "Dr. Jackson, we got the supplies. Ready to head back?" One of the dig assistants indicated the newly purchased food clutched in his hands.

Covering the phone, he waved back. "I'll be right there. Just a minute more." Uncovering the receiver, he rushed on. "Listen, just give Jack O'Neill a message for me."

"Yes, sir?"

"Tell him I missed the flight and am staying a week longer. Got that?"

"What?! I mean, excuse me, sir, but-"

Did he hear…panic in the other man's voice? Couldn't be. "Sorry, I have to go…you will get that message to him? Thanks."