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[dr_daniel_jackson]

He'd been teaching now for almost a month and he was enjoying it immensely. His students were great - he had three classes that he lectured in on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the good thing was, he was typically done by one in the afternoon. He'd spend two more hours in his office in case the students had questions and so that he could put grades into the computer when necessary.

It was just such an afternoon and he was waiting for Methos to come pick him up for the day - they were going out to dinner that night - when a knock at his door got his attention.

"Come in," he called out in Spanish. The door opened to reveal one of his students, a young American named Brian who was probably twenty years old if that. Brian smiled as he came in and closed the door. "What can I help you with, Brian?" Daniel continued in English.

"Well, I had some questions about your lecture on World War One," he said quietly as he sat down in front of Daniel's desk. Daniel nodded and leaned back in his chair.

"What kind of questions?"

"Well, more like observations, really," Brian said with a smile. What his professor didn't know was that Brian had fought in the first world war - for America - and then again in World War II and some of the things Daniel had spoken of, Brian either didn't remember happening or he remembered them a different way. Plus, it gave him a chance to spend time with the good looking man. Of course, Brian had seen the wedding band on Daniel's finger but that had never stopped Brian before...

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[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

Daniel shook out two of his pills and swallowed them with the water before setting the bottle and the glass down and leaning against Methos.

"Thanks, love."

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

"You're welcome." he kissed his forehead, "So, I guess we'll just wait here until Mac gets here..."

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

"Unless there's something else you need to do?" Daniel asked quietly. He didn't hear anything and looked up at his husband, noting that far off look Methos got whenever another of his kind was around. "Methos? Is... is it MacLeod?"

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

"Well... I certainly hope it is." Methos stood up to get his Spanish rapier, just in case.

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

A light, almost cautious knock sounded at the door and Daniel stayed where he was, allowing his husband to move to the door... just in case.

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

Methos went to answer it, his sword at his side as he opened at peeked through the door.

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

Mac had his own sword drawn and at his side as the door opened slowly. He let out a sigh of relief at seeing Methos.

"God... I thought I was coming here to avenge your death or something. Are you and Daniel all right?"

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

He sighed a breath of relief, as well. Opening the door up and letting him in.

"Luckily not." he rubbed his neck, "And we're coping... did Joe tell you about Brian?"

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

"He told me enough," Mac answered, returning his katana to the inside of his coat as he stepped inside. "I've heard of Jefferson but never had a run in with him. Joe filled me in on a lot. Your husband was quick to call him."

Daniel looked up as they entered the living area and stood slowly, despite the pounding in his hair.

"I only called him after I couldn't reach you," Daniel said quietly, holding out his hand to MacLeod. "Daniel Jackson."

Duncan took the younger man's hand. "Duncan MacLeod. I'm sorry I didn't answer when you called me first. I didn't recognize the number or the country code at first. When I did, I called Joe. Luckily he was still on the phone with you." Daniel nodded and moved closer to Methos, resting a hand on his husband's arm.

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

"He told me enough," Mac answered, returning his katana to the inside of his coat as he stepped inside. "I've heard of Jefferson but never had a run in with him. Joe filled me in on a lot. Your husband was quick to call him."

Daniel looked up as they entered the living area and stood slowly, despite the pounding in his hair.

"I only called him after I couldn't reach you," Daniel said quietly, holding out his hand to MacLeod. "It's nice to see you again... sorry it's not for a better reason."

Duncan took the younger man's hand. "I'm sorry I didn't answer when you called me first. I didn't recognize the number or the country code at first. When I did, I called Joe. Luckily he was still on the phone with you." Daniel nodded and moved closer to Methos, resting a hand on his husband's arm.

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

"Well... Brian demanded I meet him in two days and bring Daniel with me." Methos leaned into Daniel's arm, "But we need to come up with a plan of attack. Because I'm not about to go into this unawares."

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

"I suggested taking me along, hiding me and letting me just shoot the bastard and then Methos could just take his head and be done with it. He said you wouldn't like that idea."

Mac slowly shook his head.

"No, not really. While I realize he's already broken rules on more than one occasion, it doesn't give Methos the right to stoop to his level." He looked at the older immortal. "However, that being said, I am not opposed to Daniel having a gun on him while there... and I think perhaps I'd better come with just to make sure Brian does abide by the rules."

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

He nodded. He was fairly sure he could be Brian in a fair fight. He was overconfident, and seldom took heads in an environment that might be considered fair. And he'd no doubt underestimate Methos' abilities.

"Then... that is what we'll do."

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

Daniel couldn't bear to stand up much longer and dropped down onto the couch, leaning back and closing his eyes. Mac gave him a slightly worried look and then looked back at Methos. 'Is he okay?' he mouthed silently.

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

Methos stepped closer to Mac and whispered, "He has migraines... and just took his meds."

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

Daniel didn't hear anything and after a minute or two opened his eyes slowly but it hurt just to do that.

"Okay, that's it," he said quietly, pushing to his feet even as he reached out to his husband. "I'm not trying to be anti-social or anything but... I really need to go lay down and just let my pain meds work. Hopefully by morning this will be gone. Methos... just... give me a hand getting to the bedroom, would you, please?"

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

He was quick to his side, "Of course, Daniel." Methos gave him his hands to help him up.

"I'll be right back, Mac. Help yourself to anything in the fridge and just make yourself comfortable."

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

Mac nodded and watched the two walk off before walking into the kitchen, noting the boarded up window.

Daniel let Methos help him into their room. He pulled off his pants and just left on his t-shirt and boxers for the moment before crawling into bed.

"Sorry I'm not better company tonight," he whispered softly, squeezing his husband's hand lightly. "Probably won't be awake when you come to bed so... I love you."

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

He leaned down and kissed his husband, "I love you too, Daniel. Now go to sleep."

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

Daniel nodded and curled up under the blankets and sheets and closed his eyes.

Duncan was looking at the damage to the window in the kitchen and heard Methos walking back towards him.

"So, what happened?" he asked quietly.

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

Methos gave a heavy sigh, "Daniel came in to answer the phone. It was Brian. When he hadn't returned, after a few minutes... I got curious and came inside."

He gestured to the boarded up window, "Then he shot me in the head. Sniper rifle."

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

"Okay, maybe I should have said start from the beginning. How did you even run into this guy and how does he know Daniel?"

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

"He was a student in one of Daniel's classes. He's been teaching history at the local college. I came to visit Daniel one day, when Brian was in his office." Methos took a seat at the kitchen table, "He's been stalking us ever since..."

[dr-dmjacksonsg1.livejournal.com]

Mac walked over and sat down across from him.

"So, Daniel's gone back to teaching then. I take it, then, he's at least fully healed physically from all that happened. So, you showed up and Brian was there with Daniel and he's been stalking both of you or just Daniel?"

[really-oldguy.livejournal.com]

"Daniel more than me, but..." he frowned, "In the end he's after me."

Methos shook his head with a sigh, "We have to meet him in two days... or at least that's what he demanded. I wonder if he can't be tracked down sooner. Maybe he has a Watcher..."