Sequel to `Reality Check'. You need to have read that first…. Spoilers for Chimera.

Okay, I caved! I can't stand making people unhappy and not tryin' to fix things…guess I'm just a sucker for a happy ending. Although it's not *entirely* happy, but I think it'll do. Actually it'll *have* to do, because I ain't spending any more time on this! I've got too many other fics waiting for my undivided attention ;)

So, for all of you who fed me back to say `Reality Check' made you cry/hate Sam/broke your heart/etc, please consider *this* my deepest apology. It started out as a harmless piece of fluff, but ended up being an in-depth look into Sam's head with a running commentary courtesy of Jack. It's taken me the better part of three weeks to write this fic and I'm *still* not sure it's an accurate representation of Sam's thinking, but there you go…hope you enjoy it anyway.

As always, thanks go to dragonlady for the beta. Flames will be used to light Teal'c's candles (not like *that*! Get your mind outta the gutter, f'cryin' out loud!). Constructive feedback and criticism on the other hand, is always gratefully received and appreciated.

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