Title: What Life Throws At You
Author: Shanna
Email: Shazbucket101@aol.com
Rating: PG-13 (It's mainly PG but there is a bit of language towards the middle.)
Season / Sequel : 3
Spoilers: It's set before and after 100 days and Shades of Grey.
Summary: When you play with Aliens for a living accidents can happen and then you have to take what life throws at you.
Archive: SJD Yes
Status : Well it's in 16 parts but it's complete
Disclaimer: Everything belongs to the wonderful people who make the show
Feedback: Is always appreciated
Authors Notes: I haven't
had this beta read but i have run it through the computers US dictionary
and grammer checker. Sorry for any mistakes hope you enjoy it though
Part One Accidents Happen
When You Play With Aliens.
“Unscheduled off world activation.” Sounded the alarms around the SGC.
“Close the iris.” General Hammond ordered as he strode into the control room.
“No need sir, it’s SG-1.” The technician advised.
“They’re not due back for another eight hours.” He said. He grabbed the microphone. “Medical team to the embarkation room.” Hammond knew that when SG-1 arrived back early or late there was a medical emergency.
Dr Daniel Jackson was the first through, he looked in one piece, Daniel was usually the one injured. He turned to see Teal’c with Major Samantha Carter over one shoulder and supporting Colonel Jack O’Neill with the other arm.
“Close the iris.” Daniel yelled.
“Let me take a look.” Dr Janet Fraiser rushed up the ramp as Teal’c laid Jack down and took Sam off his shoulder.
“We found them on the ground they have been semi-conscious since Dr Fraiser.” Teal’c announced.
“They’re freezing. Let’s get them to the infirmary, we need some warm blankets.”
“What happened Dr Jackson?” Hammond demanded.
“I don’t know. Teal’c and I were examining an artifact with a Goa’uld script about a hundred meters from the gate. Sam was taking soil samples and Jack was checking the area. We heard Sam scream so we raced back and they were gone. We looked around in the trees and found them on the ground. They were cold and semi-conscious. We brought them back straight away.” Daniel explained.
“General Hammond I concur with Daniel Jackson’s account of events.”
“General Hammond permission to…” Daniel started.
“Go, we’ll debrief later.” He instructed and they all made their way to the Infirmary.
“Dr Fraiser?” Hammond asked.
“They’re stable. From what I can tell they a very mild case of hypothermia, so we’re warming them up with warm saline and blankets. Daniel were they in water or snow or anything that would lower their body temperature?”
“No. Sam screamed and we found them five minutes later. It was a warm sunny day.”
“Doctor when will they be lucid enough to tell us what happened?” General Hammond asked.
“Right now I’ve had to sedate them to allow us to warm them up without them fighting us. It’s going to take at least another two hours to get their temperatures back to normal. We have to do it slowly so not to send them into shock.” She explained. “Then I’ll see about taking them off the sedatives if I can’t find anything else wrong with them.”
“Let me know as soon as they wake up.”
“Yes sir. If you’ll excuse me I need to get back.”
“Dr Jackson, Teal’c we’ll postpone the debrief until tomorrow, when hopefully Colonel O’Neill and Major Carter will be ready to join us.”
“General Hammond I request permission to return to PX20791 to retrieve our belongings. We left in a hurry.”
“Teal’c I cannot authorize that until we know what happened to the Colonel and Major Carter.”
***********
“Mmm.” Sam stirred.
“Janet I think she’s waking up.” Daniel called. “Hey Sam how are you feeling?”
“Cold.” She mumbled.
“Hey.” Janet said as she reached the bed. “Welcome back. I just need to take your temperature.” She placed a thermometer in her ear. “Good your temperatures back to normal.”
“What happened?” Sam asked.
“Teal’c and I found you and Jack unconscious. Janet says you both have mild hypothermia.” Daniel explained.
“We’ve been warming you up since you got back. I can’t find anything else wrong with either of you.” Janet continued. “Can you tell us what you remember?”
“For cryin’ out loud can someone turn up the heat in here.” A voice that could only be Jack O’Neill sounded.
“I think Jack’s awake.” Daniel pulled back the curtain between the two beds.
“Colonel, how are you feeling?” Janet asked.
“Cold.” He replied.
“Lieutenant can you get me some more blankets.” Janet instructed.
“Yes ma’am.”
“Is Carter?”
“I’m fine sir.” Sam interrupted. The Lieutenant returned with more blankets. Janet handed one to Daniel, which he placed over Sam while Janet threw the extra blanket over Jack.
“Colonel, General Hammond is on his way down.” The Lieutenant announced.
“Great. So Doc what’s wrong this time, some alien virus?” Jack asked.
“You have mild hypothermia, we’ve got your temperature back to normal. We run all the test we can think of and we can’t find anything else wrong with you. I want to keep you both in here over night and then I’m not returning you to active duty until at least the end of the week.”
“Doc!” Jack protested.
“Do as Doctor Fraiser says Colonel or I’ll restrict you to paperwork duty for the next month.” General Hammond said as he entered the infirmary.
“Yes sir.” Jack replied.
“How are our patients Dr Fraiser?” He inquired.
“Their temperatures are back to normal, all the test are clear. Apart from being slightly cold they are in perfect health.”
“So Colonel can you tell me what happened?” He turned back to Jack.
“I don’t remember much. I was talking to Carter and then Teal’c was looking over me and then I woke up here.”
“Major do you remember anymore?”
“Yes sir. I was collecting soil samples and Colonel O’Neill was making a comment about the trees and I wasn’t really listening but he suddenly stopped in the middle of a sentence. So I turned around to see what was wrong, but he’d disappeared. I opened my mouth to call out to him but all that came out was a scream.”
“That would be what Teal’c and I heard.” Daniel interrupted.
“The next thing I remember” Sam continued. “was waking and feeling slightly claustrophobic, it felt like I was in a sarcophagus and Colonel O’Neill was shaking, so I hugged him to warm him up. The next thing I remember was waking up here.”
“Did you say sarcophagus Major?” Hammond asked.
“Yes sir. That’s what it felt like.”
“And you have no idea what happened?”
“No.” She replied.
“That’s enough, General, they need to sleep. If their temperatures remain stable they can leave tomorrow. You can talk to them before I send them home.”
********
“So we put this down
as an unknown cause. SG-3 will be sent through to retrieve the equipment
you left behind, if the probe shows it’s safe to do so. SG-1 you are officially
on down time until Dr Fraiser clears Colonel O’Neill and Major Carter for
duty.”
Part two What??
“So how are you feeling Sam?” Janet asked standing over Sam.
“You fainted. I’m running a few tests but I think it’s probably due to stress.”
“Stress?” Sam questioned as she pushed herself up.
“Sam, you’ve been through a lot these past few months. This is your bodies way of telling you to slow down.”
“I’m fine.” Sam protested.
“Let’s see shall we. You got back from having hypothermia and then Colonel O’Neill gets trapped on Edora and you spend three months working night and day to get him back. You only slept and ate when Daniel and I forced you too. Then you had had to deal with the emotional stress of the whole Laira thing. Then when you have time to rest, you have to deal with Colonel O’Neill going rogue on with the whole black ops incident. Sam the human body can’t cope with that much stress in one go.”
“I’m fine honest.”
“So how have you been feeling recently?” Janet asked not believing her.
“A little tired and nauseous when I get up. But I’m fine by the time I get to work.”
“Dr Fraiser the test results are back.” One of the nurses handed her a file.
“Your iron level is low and you’re slightly anemic. The other results are…”
“Janet?” Sam looked at her friend who had stopped mid-sentence. Janet drew up a stool and sat down.
“I don’t know if you know this but we run random monthly pregnancy tests on all the female officers blood samples so we can catch it early and stop gate travel.”
“I didn’t know that. What’s it got to do with me?”
“If it’s negative a green dot is placed on the folder and no mention of it is placed in the report. However if it’s positive a red dot is placed on the folder and they retest to make certain and by testing the levels of certain hormones in the blood they try to determine how far along the mother is.”
“So what does this have to do with me?” Sam asked.
“Your blood test results came back with a red dot. According to this you’re four months pregnant.”
“Tell me your joking right? I haven’t had sex in two years how can I possibly be pregnant?”
“This says so in black and white.” Janet showed her the report.
“So you’re telling me this is the immaculate conception?”
“No. I very much doubt it. Four months ago you came back from 791 and don’t recall what happened.”
“Hang on. You’re saying I got knocked up by an alien?” Sam exclaimed.
“I don’t know. I suggest we go to the Academy hospital where I can run an amniocentesis, we can check the DNA against the aliens we have on record and see what we come up with.”
“Okay.” Sam said a little stunned.
“I also want you to take some leave. I don’t want you anywhere near the Stargate and you need to test and relax stress is not good for you or the baby. How much leave do you have saved up?”
“About four months.”
“Maybe not that much. I want you to take at least a month, maybe six weeks. I don’t want you staying at home either. No work and that means no laptop, no pager.”
“I can’t Janet. I have so much to do and if I am really pregnant I have lots of tests and things I have to do.”
“No and this is not negotiable. Once we’ve run the tests I want you to relax. Go visit Mark, go to Maui I don’t really care but you need to be far away from Colorado Springs and the SGC. I’ll have Sgt. Siler put a block on your e-mails. No work for at least a month.”
“And what do we tell General Hammond?”
“I’ll tell the General I’m placing you on medical leave due to stress. The whole pregnant thing we’ll leave until we know what’s going on.” Janet reassured her.
“Okay.” Sam reluctantly agreed. “But don’t tell the guys either.”
“I promise. You go and get your personal belongings and I’ll be checking so no laptop or pager and meet me at the surface in ten minutes and I’ll talk to General Hammond and don’t worry Sam everything will be okay.” Janet smiled.
“It’s all well and good but you’re not the one pregnant by unknown means.”
**********
“Come in.” General Hammond called as he finished paperwork for the weekend.
“General Hammond sir. I need to talk to you about Major Carter.”
“Sit down Doctor. What’s troubling you?” He asked as she complied.
“Sir, Major Carter fainted, I’m taking her to the Academy hospital to run a few more tests.”
“Is she okay?” He asked he always was concerned when one of his officers were ill but the members of SG-1 were like his children.
“Sir, Major Carter is showing signs of suffering from emotional and physical stress. Sir, I recommend she has some time away from the base and that she doesn’t do anything connected to work.”
“Fine. How long are we talking about a few days, a week?”
“Sir, I’m recommending a month at least, maybe six weeks.”
“Dr Fraiser that’s just not possible.” He declared.
“With all due respect sir, I won’t declare Major Carter fit for active duty, her body won’t take it, I’m worried she’s headed for a break down. General, she needs this time away.”
“Okay you’ve made your point Dr Fraiser. Major Carter can have her leave.”
“Sir, I also request we have Sgt. Siler block her e-mail account so she doesn’t try to access it. She needs complete R and R.”
“Very well Doctor. I’ll reassign someone else to SG-1 temporarily after the weekend.”
“Yes sir. Dr Warner is taking over for the weekend so I’ll take Major Carter to the hospital now. Enjoy your weekend sir.”
“Thank you, you too.”
***********
“Doc.” Jack said as he came whistling down the corridor to take over command of the base, while the rest of the SG teams were on leave for the Labor Day weekend.
“Colonel.” Janet smiled.
“So you and Cassie have plans for the weekend?”
“We’re going to the beach. I’ve really got to go I’ve got some things to before I leave.”
“Sure. I’ll see you on Monday. Tell Cassie I said hi.”
“Will do.” She hurried off.
Jack continued on to General Hammond’s office and knocked on the door and entered. “Sir reporting as ordered. Anything I should know sir?”
“All teams are currently on Earth. SG teams 3, 5 and 7 are on stand by, but only SG-3 are on base. There are no scheduled visits from the Tollan, Tok’ra or Asguard.”
“Very good. A nice quiet weekend.”
“Yes. Once you’ve caught up on your paperwork I need you to instruct Sgt. Siler to block Major Carter’s e-mail account and then go through the personnel files and pick a replacement for her on SG-1.”
“Sir, has Major Carter resigned or something without telling me.”
“No she’s on medical leave. Dr Fraiser want her to have no contact with the base and nothing to do with SGC personnel so you need to advise your team not to contact her.”
“What’s wrong with her and how long is on leave for sir?” Jack asked concerned not just as her CO but her friend.
“Stress. The last few months haven’t been easy on any of us and Major Carter has worked harder than any of the rest of us. It’s damaging her health so Dr Fraiser has her on leave.”
“How long for sir?” Jack asked again.
“At least a month Colonel.”
“You seriously expect Carter to keep away from the base for a month. We have a hard enough time getting her to leave for a few hours.”
“Her base clearance will be revoked until Dr Fraiser clears her to return. Any telephone calls makes to the base other than to Doctor Fraiser will be terminated. She’s not to speak to any of the base personnel.”
“Do you really think that’s necessary sir?” He asked.
“Dr Fraiser thinks it is.”
“I’ll inform Daniel and
Teal’c.”
Part three The Disappearing
Act
“Okay it’s over.” Janet said as she withdrew the needle. “Do you want to know the sex?”
“You can tell that from the scan?” Sam asked as she pulled her T-shirt down.
“Not just yet, but they can check it with the amnio results.”
“Sure.” Sam replied.
“So do you have any idea where you’re going to go?” Janet asked.
“I thought I might gate crash Colonel O’Neill’s cabin. He says it’s quiet and peaceful and away from everything.”
“Do you know where it is?”
“Yeah he gave me a map and a key, he said if I ever changed my mind.”
“Good. Take your cell phone, I’ll call you and let you know the results. I’ll also make sure that Colonel O’Neill doesn’t get the chance to go fishing for the next few weeks. Any problems I want you to call me. I’m the only one on the base that your calls will be put through to anyway.”
“Okay mom. I’ll go home and pack.”
“Eat lots of healthy food, take your vitamins and get some rest.”
“Okay. I’ll talk to you soon.” She hugged her. Maybe a few weeks in the open air was just what she need Sam thought.
***********
“Daniel, have you seen Teal’c?” Janet asked as she saw him in the commissary.
“He’s watching Star Wars again while we wait for Captain Saunders to arrive. Why?”
“I wanted to ask him how the sarcophagus works.”
“I can help there. It causes the DNA to work to repair the body, kind of cell by cell.”
“So it uses the body to repair and rejuvenate itself by activating the DNA.”
“Exactly. Janet why did you want to know?”
“To explain the unexplainable. Thanks Daniel.” She kissed his cheek.
“Janet how’s Sam?”
“She’s fine. She just needs time away and her being unreachable is the best way of doing that.”
“Okay. Can you tell her we miss her and we can’t wait until she gets back because Jack is acting like a bear with a sore head.”
“I’ll tell her you miss her but the rest will only make her want to come back and she’s not allowed.” Janet stated.
“Okay.”
**********
“Hi Sam. I’ve got some answers for you. But first what’s the cabin like?” Janet asked as she telephoned Sam that evening.
“You should see it, it’s beautiful and peaceful. I can see why Colonel O’Neill likes it.”
“That’s good. Are you getting plenty of rest?”
“Yes. I’ve been reading Pride and Prejudice all afternoon. If there’s one thing this place is missing it is a TV. So?” She couldn’t wait any longer.
“So what?” Janet asked.
“You said you had answers for me.” Sam reminded her.
“Okay. First things first. Do you still want to know the sex?”
“Sure why not.”
“It’s a girl and she’s perfectly healthy and she’s not half alien.”
“That’s great. But how did I get pregnant and who is the father?”
“From what I can deduce from what you’ve told me and from what Daniel and Teal’c explained to me. I know how you got pregnant and who the father is.”
“Okay. Do you want to tell me?”
“Umm. You might want to sit down.” Janet suggested.
“I’m sitting.” Sam said a few seconds later.
“Remember when you had hypothermia you said you remembered being in what felt like a sarcophagus. Do you know how they work?”
“Sort of. Teal’c said it used DNA to heal the injured person or restore life.”
“Exactly. Sarcophaguses are only designed for one person.”
“Please don’t tell me its Colonel O’Neill.”
“The sarcophagus mixed your DNA. So it really is the immaculate conception.”
“Are you sure about that?” Sam asked not wanting it to be true.
“I had them run the test against Jack’s DNA it matches 100%”
“Oh great. How exactly do you explain this to anyone?”
“I’m preparing a report for General Hammond so you don’t get into trouble, but I think you should explain this to Jack yourself.”
“What something like. Colonel O’Neill sir, I’ve been borrowing your cabin for the last month, don’t worry I’ve left it tidy, it’s a really nice place. Oh by the way remember when we got hypothermia and we were in that sarcophagus, apparently it switched our DNA and I’m pregnant.”
“That would work, but you’ve got three weeks to come up with something. The guys said to tell you that they miss you. I’d better go Cassie’s home, take care of yourself and call me if you need anything else.”
“Ok. Tell them I miss them too.” Sam sighed as she hung up and placed her cell phone on the table.
Pregnant by her CO, the Air Force definitely didn’t prepare you for situations like this.
***********
“General can I speak to you in your office for a few minutes?” Janet asked three weeks later.
“Of course.” He let her enter and closed the door behind her.
“Sir, Major Carter will be returning on Friday, I need to run a few tests but I think she can start back to work on Monday.”
“That’s great. It’ll be nice to have SG-1 back together at last.”
“Sir, I can’t authorize her for gate travel.”
“Why not?” General Hammond asked.
“It’s all in my report.” Janet handed him the file. “Major Carter has authorized me to show you her medical records.”
“Would you care to give me a brief run down of what the report says.”
“Approximately five months ago Colonel O’Neill and Major Carter along with the rest of SG-1 were on a mission to PX20791.”
“Isn’t that where they caught hypothermia?” He interrupted.
“Yes sir. Major Carter recalled being in a sarcophagus with Colonel O’Neill. While in the sarcophagus they manage to exchange a small amount of DNA.”
“What does this have to do with the Major not being allowed to gate travel?” He asked.
“This exchange of DNA caused Major Carter to become pregnant.”
He paused before saying anything. “You’re telling me that Major Carter is pregnant after and exchange of DNA with Colonel O’Neill caused by a sarcophagus.”
“Yes sir. At first we assumed it was an alien conception, we ran tests, an amniocentesis. Discussions with Teal’c and Dr Jackson convinced me of this fact so I ran the baby’s DNA against Colonel O’Neill’s. They’re a perfect match sir.”
“I think Major Carter and Colonel O’Neill have a lot to discuss when they both get back.”
“Sir, has Colonel O’Neill gone somewhere?”
“He’s taken a few days leave.” Hammond confirmed.
“Did he day where he was going?” Janet asked.
“Minnesota I believe. He said something about fishing.”
“Oh sh…” Janet stopped herself. “Sir can I use the phone, I have to call Sam.”
“She’s at the Colonel’s cabin?”
“Yes sir. She thought it would be quiet there.” She said as she dialed. “Come on Sam pick up.”
“Doctor, it may be too late. Colonel O’Neill left last night.”
“In her condition I think
forewarned is forearmed, sir.”
Part 4 Something you
forgot to tell us?
Jack pushed open the door to his cabin and laid the bags of food he’d brought on the table. He’d been driving all night and was tired. He yawned as he brought in his bag and put it on the chair. Put the food away could wait a few hours until he’d slept. He kicked off his shoes and pulled his shirt over his head as he pushed open the bedroom door. He switched on the light on and yawned again as he saw a figure in his bed. He recognized something about the way they lay and the colour of the hair on the pillow.
“Carter wake up.” He yelled.
“Colonel O’Neill?” Sam shot up. The duvet covered her stomach. “What are you doing here?” She yawned.
“This is my cabin. So the question should be what are you doing here?”
“I can explain sir.”
“I should hope so. Why don’t you get dressed and I’ll make some coffee.”
“I’d prefer tea. There’s some milk in the fridge.” She waited until the door closed and picked up her cell phone, there were a list of missed calls from an unknown number. Janet calling to warn her. Sam carefully swung her legs over the side of the bed as nausea hit her. She grabbed a packet of saltines she kept the bed and ate one. Taking a deep breath she headed for the wardrobe she pulled out a T-shirt and her dungarees, all the clothes she would normally wear were too tight so she’d gone shopping in the nearest town with daughter of the local shop keeper a few days before.
She quickly got dressed and took a deep breath before opening the door. Jack was busy making the coffee so she quickly sat at the table on the opposite side of the room.
“So Carter this is where you’ve been hiding for the last month.” He said as he placed a cup on the table in front of her.
“I hope you don’t mind sir, but when you gave me the map and key you said I could come anytime. You always said it was peaceful up here. I would have asked but Janet said I wasn’t allowed to tell anyone where I was and this is a lot closer than Maui.”
“It’s okay Carter I don’t mind you being here. I was just a little shocked.”
“You know it’s exactly like you said it was. It’s beautiful and peaceful and fishing is a good form of relaxation. Even if there aren’t any fish in the lake.”
“You went fishing?” He exclaimed.
“Sure Jo-D taught me. He’s a good guy. When I stopped to ask directions he said ‘ you must be Samantha Carter, Jack talks about you all the time.’ “
“I was probably just venting about my annoying 2IC who was driving me nuts.”
“Actually he told what you said about me. You’re very sweet sir.” She shot him a grin.
“It’s my cabin you can call me Jack.”
“Well Jack you should get a TV.” She smiled again.
“I’ll take that under consideration. So how did you get here I didn’t see a car?”
“It broke down when Hannah and I went shopping the other day. Tom at the garage is going to bring it by either today or tomorrow. Jo-D’s been bringing me milk and bread and anything else I need everyday.”
“Sounds like you’ve made yourself at home here.”
“They’re good people and since they’ve heard all sorts of stories about me, I had to tell them a few about you.”
“Thanks Carter. Just what I need.”
“I’m going to miss being here. I’ve sort of gotten used to it.”
“You’re more than welcome to come and visit whenever you like. It might do you good to get away from the base every now and then and then.”
“Thanks.” At that point her cell phone rang. “I’d better get that, it’ll be Janet telling me you’re on your way here.” She got up and headed to the bedroom to get the phone. Once she had closed the door she realized what he’d seen.
********
“Something you forgot to share with the group Carter?” He said as she came back.
“I was actually coming back on Thursday to talk to you about this before I got back to work on Monday.”
“I’m listening.” He sat staring at her.
“I’m pregnant.”
“Ya think.” He said in a sarcastic tone.
“Jack please don’t make this any harder than it has to be. I’ve spent the last month trying to figure out how to tell you about this.”
“So this is you took medical leave not for stress.”
“Actually it’s quite stressful finding out your pregnant when you haven’t had sex in years especially when you think your baby is half alien.”
“But it’s not?” He asked.
“No. She’s perfect and one hundred percent human. She just happened to be conceived with alien technology.”
“She?” Jack questioned.
“Janet found out when she did the amnio. She even found out who the father was.”
“Oh who?” He sounded slightly curious.
“Maybe we should start with how I got pregnant in the first place. Do you know how the sarcophagus work?” She continued to explain what happened.
“So you’re saying that this is my kid?” Sam nodded. “Who else knows?”
“Janet and she told General Hammond this morning.”
“So I’ve got a knocked up Major, which happened when a Goa’uld sarcophagus switched our DNA AND a Major General who has to report this which ends up with us both receiving Court Martial. Nice work Carter.”
“You bastard Jack.” Sam screamed and grabbed the keys to Jack’s car and ran out the door.
“Carter come back here.” He yelled after her. He rose to his feet and followed her. “Carter get back here that’s an order.”
“Will all due respect sir fuck off.” She screamed out the window as she back the car down the drive.
‘Great’, he went back into the cabin and picked up his cell phone and dialed the number of the base. “Doctor Fraiser please. It’s Colonel O’Neill.”
“Yes sir.” He waited as he was put through.
“Dr Fraiser.” Janet’s voice sounded on the other end.
“Something you forgot to tell me Doc?”
“Ah. She told you everything then. How is she?”
“She stole my car and told me to fuck off.”
“What did you say to her?” Janet asked knowing it was totally unlike Sam to swear at anyone.
“Oh I thanked her for ruining both our careers.”
“God damn it Jack. You just ruined a whole months work with one sentence. Even though she found out a month ago, she hasn’t had the stress free pregnancy and stress sends her blood pressure through the roof, which isn’t good for the baby. The first three months she was pregnant she survived on caffeine, she hardly ate or slept because she thought you shouldn’t have to wait a year to get home from Edora, that you should have the chance to come home and when get here you don’t even thank her. Then when her life gets back to a resemblance of normality you do your black ops stunt and you’re a complete jerk, her stress levels were through the roof. So we send her on a month’s break from work for her own good and the baby’s. She finally relaxed, calmed down and her blood pressure went back to normal and what do you do screw it up.”
“Remember your speaking
to a superior officer Doctor.” He said when he managed to get a
word in.
“Screw you sir. I’m on the next plane to Minnesota, what’s the address?” He told her. “Jack find her apologize and try to keep her calm. She’s got a blood pressure monitor you need to take it to her. She knows what her blood pressure should be if its up more than a set value the monitor bleeps and she needs to go to the hospital. And Jack if you screw this up, I’ll be the first in line to hurt you followed by Jacob, General Hammond, Daniel and Teal’c.” She hung up the phone before his response.
*********
A few hours later the Air Force helicopter landed in a clearing near the lake. Janet ran into the cabin, no one was there.
“We need to get back to the village. Sam talked about the nice people in the shop there. That’s who she’d go to if she was upset.” She instructed the pilot.
“Yes ma’am.” He took the chopper up and landed near the village. Janet ran in and asked the first person she saw.
“Do you know Samantha Carter or Jack O’Neill.”
“Of course. Nice people.”
“Have you seen either of them in the last few hours?” Janet quickly asked.
“Sammy came driving through a couple hours ago, she looked like she was headed to Hannah’s. I saw Jack about an hour later, he was riding his bicycle.”
“Okay, can you tell me where Hannah lives?”
“Sure. You must be Doctor Fraiser. You know you shouldn’t stick Jack with so many needles.”
“I’m sorry to but I really need to find Sam. It’s important.”
“Fine. Take the first road on the right it’s the third house on the left. A white cottage called Fushica.”
“Thanks.”
*******
“Jack?” Janet said as she saw him sitting on the step.
“She refuses to talk to me. Hannah says she hasn’t stopped crying, but her blood pressure is only slightly up.” He paused. “How did you get here so quickly?”
“General Hammond authorized the use of the chopper with Presidential approval. Oh by the way your precious career is in tact, the President understands the circumstances so no Court-Martial. Now if you’ll excuse me I have to see Sam.” She climbed the steps and knocked on the door.
“Yes?” Hannah opened the door.
“Hi I’m Dr Janet Fraiser. I’m Sam’s doctor and her friend can I see her please?”
“Of course come in.” She stepped back and let her in. “He’s still there then. He’s been sat there for two hours.”
“He’s stubborn and well Jack.”
“I know. She’s in there.” She indicated the lounge. “Sammy, Dr Fraiser’s here to see you.”
“Janet?” Sam sniffed. “What are you doing here?”
“The President is very fond of you, he wants to make sure he doesn’t lose you. So he thought I should come and see you. So I’ve got a chopper and two very cute Captains at my disposal. So how are you feeling?”
“I’m fine.” She wiped her eyes.
“I can see that. Come on I need to check you over. Is there somewhere I could do that?” Janet asked Hannah.
“You can use my bedroom it’s upstairs first door on the right.”
“Thanks.” Janet smiled. “Come on Sam. We’ll make sure you and your little girl are fine.”
*********
“Okay. You both seem fine, your blood pressure is slightly up but that is to be expected in the circumstances. Apart from today how have you been?”
“Actually I was feeling calmer and more relaxed than I have in years. I’ve eaten regularly and healthily; I’ve slept better, even though she kicks most of the night. I had this whole speech prepared to tell Jack. Now I just want to go home.”
“Then may I suggest we take advantage of the chopper. We’ll get them to stop by the cabin so you can pick up your things. Daniel and Teal’c are tidying up your apartment and going shopping for you. I had to tell them. General Hammond has authorized another week off for you, but you can do some work if you like. Siler has a problem with some gizmo he wants your help with. Then if you’re up to it you can go back to work if you like.”
“Thanks Janet. I don’t know what I’d do without you.” She hugged her.
“You have a lot of people who love you and we’ll all rally round, even if Jack is being a jerk at the moment.”
“What am I going to do about my rental car. It’s in the garage.” Sam stopped suddenly.
“I’m sure Hannah can arrange for someone to return it. If not I’ll get General Hammond to arrange for it to be picked up. Come on let’s get you out of here.
Sam made a quick goodbye to Hannah who promised to get her father to return the car for Sam. Sam took a deep breath as she stepped out the door to confront Jack.
“Sam. I’m so sorry. I…”
“Don’t sir. I don’t want to argue it’s not good for me and it’s definitely not good for the baby. I’m sorry I borrowed your cabin, I’m going to get my things then I’m going back to Colorado. Maybe we can talk when you’ve had time to think about the implications of this.” Sam said calmly.
“Sam…”
“Don’t Colonel.” Janet
warned. “I forgot to tell you earlier General Hammond says your leave is
cancelled under Presidential orders and he wants to see you in his office
at 0800 hours tomorrow.”
Part 5 The Apology
“So how does it feel to be home?” Daniel asked as he, Teal’c and Janet sat in the living room with Sam.
“It’s good to be back, but I did need the break.”
“It did you good you look radiant.” He smiled.
“Daniel Jackson is correct Major Carter you look well.”
“Thanks guys.” She yawned. “Sorry it’s been a long day.”
“That’s okay we should really be going. I’ve got to go on a mission with SG-7 tomorrow anyway. Come on Teal’c I’ll drive you back to the base.”
“Thanks for coming over. Daniel can you ask Sgt. Siler to come over and see me, apparently there’s something he needs help with and Janet says I can’t go back to the base for another week.”
“Are you sure you’re up to it?” Janet asked.
“I’m fine. Besides it will do me good. I need things to get back to normal.”
“Okay. Just promise me you’ll take things easy.”
“I will I know my limits now.”
“I’ll tell him. You and the bump take care.” Daniel hugged her.
“Goodnight Major Carter.”
“Night guys.”
“Do you want me to stay?” Janet asked.
“I’ll be fine Janet. I’ll see you in a couple of days anyway. You should bring Cassie to visit I’ve missed her.”
“She’s missed you too. I’ll bring her by on Saturday. Goodnight.”
“Night Janet.” Sam closed the door behind them. It was good to be home.
****
“Have you thought about running the alternate calculations test?”
“No. We ran the debug and tried re-entering the calculations.”
“Try this equation.” Sam scribbled a long equation on the paper in front of her.
“Where did you come up with this?” He asked as he looked at it.
“Dr Fraiser said I wasn’t allowed my computer, she didn’t say I wasn’t allowed a pen and paper. Just do me a favor and don’t tell her.”
“Of course. When you get back there are a few artifacts I want you to look at. A couple I don’t even know where to start with.”
“Sure. I’ve missed work. It’ll be good to get back.” She smiled.
“You know everyone is really happy for you about the baby.”
“I guess General Hammond told everyone then.” Sam sighed.
“I think he thought it would be easier for you. Not having to explain it to everyone.”
The doorbell rang.
“Do you want me to get that on my way out. I’ve got to get back to the base.”
“Thank you. Tell whoever it is to come in unless it’s a salesperson, then tell them I’m not in.”
“Goodbye Major Carter.”
Sam got up to put the kettle on.
****
“General Carter?” Sgt. Siler exclaimed.
“Is my daughter here?” Jacob asked.
“She’s in the kitchen sir. If you’ll excuse me I have to get back to the base.”
“Go ahead.” Sgt. Siler left and Jacob shut the door behind him and walked to the kitchen. “Sammy?”
“Dad.” Sam turned quickly.
“So what George told me was true. I’m going to be a grampa.”
“General Hammond told you everything about how I got pregnant and about…”
“About Colonel O’Neill, oh we had a discussion about that alright. The President thinks very highly of you. He’s authorized George to do anything and everything to keep you with the SGC. He seems to think the place can’t function without you.”
“They’ve managed pretty well without me this past month.” Sam said as she handed him a cup of coffee.
“Thanks. They aren’t coping as well as you think. George says they’ve been having glitches with the gate system. There are piles of gizmo’s they can’t figure out. There is a long list of people Jack has managed to piss off in the last month, so the atmosphere is decidedly chilly.”
“Colonel O’Neill has a habit of doing that when he’s annoyed or upset his sarcasm goes through the roof.” She sat at the table.
“So really kiddo how are you coping with this?” Jacob asked putting the cup on the table.
“I’m fine. It’s a little weird having an immaculate conception but at least I didn’t get angels right?” She joked. Jacob didn’t look very amused. “By the way Dad what are you doing here?”
“I just finished a mission and I thought I’d come and see my little girl for a few days. I didn’t expect all this.”
“Well it wasn’t exactly what I signed up for either, but I love this kid more than anything and she isn’t even born yet. Every time she kicks even if it keeps me awake is special, I didn’t even think I could have kids after Jollinar. But she’s a gift and I’m grateful.” A tear ran down her face.
“Oh baby.” Jacob hugged her.
“I’m fine honest.” The baby kicked.
“Hey I’m trying to have a conversation with your Mom here.” Jacob teased.
“Dad do you know what General Hammond said to Colonel O’Neill this morning. I know the President cancelled his leave.” She asked as Jacob returned to his seat.
“I don’t know but he wasn’t at the base when I arrived because I went looking for him Aren’t you angry at him for his reaction?”
“It was a shock, it wasn’t exactly the way I planned on telling him. I wasn’t expecting to see him so it all came out wrong. After what Janet and I said to him I’m surprised he isn’t having us up on insubordination charges.”
“I think whatever you said was probably justified.” He placed his hand on hers.
“Maybe but I shouldn’t have said it.” Her doorbell rang. “I’m popular today.” She smiled.
“Do you want me to get it?”
“Thanks.” Jacob got up and went to the door.
“Who is it Dad?” She lent against the kitchen doorframe.
“Colonel O’Neill.” He said in a gruff tone.
“Let him in.”
“Are you sure Sammy?”
“Yeah. We need to talk.” She said as she made her way to the door. “Colonel.” She greeted him.
“Major.”
“Dad could you do me a favor.” She asked. “Can you go to the store and get me some ice-cream.”
“You want ice-cream?” He seemed confused.
“Yes lots of it. Anything chocolate that’s not mint, coffee or alcoholic. Do you need some money? My purse is round here somewhere.”
“George gave me my wallet back, he keeps it in the base safe. Are you sure you want me to go?” He looked at Jack who remained motionless.
“I’m fine Dad. I just need ice-cream.”
“Okay sweetheart and Colonel be nice otherwise I’ll be first in the queue to kick your butt.”
“Yes sir.” With that Jacob hesitantly left.
“Come in sir. Can I get you something to drink?” She asked.
“I’m fine thank you Carter. But we need to talk.”
“Fine. Take a seat I’ll be back in a minute.” She returned a few minutes later with a glass of brown liquid and a spoon.
“What’s that?” Jack asked with a look of disgust.
“That is chocolate ice-cream with cold hot chocolate poured over it. I’m happy I got this and not pickles as a craving I can’t stand them.” She sat down in the chair nearest the door. “So, what did General Hammond have to say I’m sorry your leave got cut.”
“The President ordered me suspended from active duty until I and I’m quoting ‘ figure out what conduct is befitting a Colonel in the United States Air Force’ I’m restricted to the base, General Hammond only let me out so I could come and collect some clothes.”
“Ok, I’m sorry do you want me to get General Hammond to call the President. Apparently he will do anything for me because the base is falling apart without me.”
“It is.” He mumbled.
“From what I hear your not helping much, marching around barking orders at everyone.”
“Let’s put it this way your replacements didn’t last very long.”
“How many did you get through?” Sam asked.
“A few. Captain Saunders lasted five days before he put in for a transfer. Then Captain Helen Reagan lasted one mission then Captain Thomas Castleman lasted a week and half. After that General Hammond assigned us to missions where it just involved watching Daniel while he read a few rocks.”
“Sounds like you. So what annoyed you this time?”
“My Major skipping off for parts unknown without saying goodbye.” He looked her straight in the eye.
“That wasn’t my fault. From the time I found out I was pregnant to the time I was kicked out the door was thirty minutes tops. You weren’t on base and by the time you were I couldn’t get through to anyone other than Janet.”
“Okay I forgive you. Do you think your Dad will forgive me for making you cry? I didn’t know he was scheduled to visit.”
“He only got here ten minutes before you did. Just as Siler was leaving.”
“Siler was here?”
“I told you I’m indispensable he managed to destroy the prediction program he needed to know how to fix it. As for Dad forgiving you, he wills if I tell him to. It appears I’ve got men at my beck and call.”
“You always did. You just never noticed before. Most of the guys on the base would jump through a ring fire if you told them to.”
“What about you?” Sam asked before sipping her drink.
“Fire’s too dangerous. Plus I’m you CO you do what I tell you not the other way round.” He teased. The phone rang.
“I’d better get that. She pushed herself out of the chair and went out and picked up the phone. He could hear her side of the conversation. “Yes sir…yes he’s here…no he’s being the perfect gentleman…we’re talking everything through… I’ll tell him… he does?…I’ll see you in a week sir.”
“General Hammond?” Jack asked.
“Yep.” She sat back down again.
“I guess I’m in trouble.”
“He said to tell you if you behave yourself and don’t upset me, he’ll get you off suspension.”
“Thanks.” Jack smiled.
“He also said to tell you if you upset me in the next four months you’ll spend your paternity leave repeating boot camp.”
“I get paternity leave?” He questioned.
“Three weeks. Something about bonding. Oh god.” She put her hand on her stomach.
“Is something wrong Sam?”
“No come here and give me your hand. You have to feel this.” She placed his hand on her stomach. “Can you feel that?”
“Yeah. Does she do that a lot?”
“Oh yeah. Especially when I try to sleep. The first time it happen was the day after I got to Minnesota and I was still waiting for Janet to finish the DNA testing. I know whatever happened I was keeping her.” A tear ran down her face.
“Hey don’t cry.” He wiped her tear away. “You’ll get me into trouble.” She smiled. “I guess we’re going to have to talk about how we deal with this.”
“I had time to think about that. I’m not going to be able to go back to SG-1 now or after she’s born. But I’m going to be at the SGC everyday I’ll have my doohickeys and maintaining the computers so you can see her whenever you want and when your on downtime you can watch her for me. If you can’t cope Daniel, Teal’c and Janet all offered to help.”
“You really did have time to think.”
“Well it’s quiet at the cabin and I had to do something while I was fishing after I came up a new method of predicting planetary shift.”
“I knew you couldn’t keep away from work for a month.” He smiled as the baby kicked his hand.
“I’d read all your books and the batteries ran out on the radio and fishing for invisible fish is extremely boring after a few days. But I do love it up there.”
“The offer still stands your welcome anytime.”
“Thanks sir. I appreciate it.”
“Under the circumstances I think you should call me Jack. I’d better go, I’ve got to pick a new permanent member for SG-1.”
“Jack be nice to this one. Not everyone is as accustomed to your jokes as Daniel, Teal’c and I are.”
“I’ll try.” He promised. “You know where I am if you need anything.”
“I know. Thanks Jack. You’d better go before Dad gets back he’ll calm down in a few days when he gets used to the idea that you’re his granddaughters father.” His face dropped.
“I’m going to be a dad again.” He slowly started to smile.
“Oh I forgot I’ve got something for you.” She brushed passed him and headed before the kitchen returning after she pulled something off the fridge door.”
“What is it?” He asked as she handed two pieces of paper.
“One’s a copy of the DNA test from the amnio. The other is a copy of the sonogram Janet ran yesterday. I had her run off an extra copies I thought you might like them.”
“Thanks. I’d better go.” He kissed her cheek. “Take care of yourself and the kid okay?”
“You know we’re going to have to come up with a name at some point. We can’t keep calling her she or kid or as Daniel calls her the bump.”
“I’ll buy you a book. I’ll see you in a few days. It’ll take me that long to crawl out from under all the paperwork General Hammond landed me with. He wants me to write a report the effective use of weaponry in the field.”
“Good luck with that. Goodbye Jack.”
“Bye Sam.” She went to close the door when she spotted her father. “You know for a man who spent more than half his life in the Air Force your really bad at being inconspicuous Dad.” Her father stepped out from his hiding place.
“I take it you two sorted things out.”
“We’re getting there. He’s just worried your going to hurt him, I wouldn’t bother though I need him to baby-sit.” Jacob smiled.
“As long as he behaves
himself I don’t see a problem.”
Part 6 Overprotective
Sam had been back at work for a week and she was getting fed up with people interrupting every five minutes to make sure she was okay. Jack on the other hand had been very sweet about the whole thing. He’d kept his distance knowing she needed time to settle back into her job, only interrupting to tell her it was time to eat or to go home for the day. He’d also been very obliging when she’d phoned him a few minutes before and asked him to get her a drink because she had an experiment running she couldn’t leave.
The door to her lab opened and just as Jack was about to step in she heard Daniel call to him.
“Jack I’ve translated the tablet we need to go back I know the sequence. What is that?” He asked looking at the glass in Jack’s hand.
“Chocolate ice-cream and cold hot chocolate. Don’t ask she’s pregnant. I’ll just give this to her Sam?” He turned around to where she’d been standing a few seconds before. He stepped into the lab and looked around. “Sam? Daniel Sam didn’t walk passed me when I was talking to you did she?” He left the lab.
“No why?”
“Hang on a sec. Harris have you seen Major Carter?”
“Not since 1000 hours when she went to the bathroom sir” The guard replied.
“Jack what’s going on?” Daniel asked.
“Let’s think this through logically. She called me five minutes ago and told me she had an experiment that had to run for at least another half an hour and that she needed to observe so could I get her a drink. So I got the drink, came down here opened the door she was standing there. You called my name so I turned around and spoke to you I turned back and she’s gone.”
“What are you talking about?” Daniel asked worried his friend was cracking up.
“She disappeared. There are three options for what happened. One she gave us all the slip.”
“Not very likely.” Daniel commented.
“Two. A Goa’uld mothership landed on the mountain and used its rings.”
“The alarms would have gone off a long time ago.”
“Three Thor or one of his Asguard buddies came to visit in which case.” He hit the emergency alarm on the wall, before striding to the desk and picking up the phone. “ This is Colonel O’Neill I need the security footage for Major Carter’s lab for the last ten minutes ASAP.”
“Colonel what’s going on?” Hammond demanded.
“Carter literally disappeared. I think Thor is about. They’re sending up the security tape.”
“Are you sure she just didn’t got somewhere else?”
“General she was standing there I turned to talk to Daniel and she was gone. Besides she said she couldn’t leave her experiment which is still running by the way. I suggest we get Siler here to see what’s going on because it doesn’t look safe.”
“Colonel, the tape you requested.” An airman rushed in and handed him the tape.
“Briefing room.” Hammond instructed. “Let’s see if this proves your theory Colonel.” Hammond said as Jack place the tape in the player.
“That’s where I opened the door and turned around to talk to Daniel. She’s still there and then.” There was a flash and she was gone.
“Any suggestions on how we contact them about returning her?” The General inquired.
“We could try Chimerea they have Thor’s Hammer.” Daniel suggested.
“Daniel they’re on the other side of the galaxy and Sam disappeared here.” Jack replied.
“Well at this point it’s the only suggestion we have Colonel.”
*****
“Umm Thor?” Sam said tentatively.
“Yes Major Carter. I am Thor Commander of the Asguard fleet let me apologize for the manner in which you were taken, but I require your assistance.”
“Of course. How can I help you?”
“My ship was damaged and I cannot return home until repairs have been made. It is with I require your assistance.”
“I’ll help you repair your ship but I’ll require some help you see I’m pregnant and I can’t quite move as I used to. Is there anyway I can communicate with the base to tell them I am alright and to request the help I need?”
“Of course Major Carter. If you’ll follow me.” As led her to what she assumed was the control room she looked at the design of the ship and marveled at the technology. Sam watched as Thor moved an egg shaped object around on a panel.
“You make speak. Your image will be projected into the control room of your facility.”
“Thank you. General Hammond sir.” She spoke in a loud and clear tone.
“Major Carter?” General Hammond swung round quickly.
“Yes sir.”
“Lieutenant Simmons go and fetch Colonel O’Neill, tell him we’re putting the mission on hold.” Hammond instructed.
“Yes sir.” The Lieutenant ran out.
“Major what’s happening why did Thor take you?”
“Sir, Thor needs help repairing his ship or he can’t get him. Sir, I request permission for Sgt. Siler to be beamed up here to assist me.”
“Are you sure that’s wise in your condition?” General Hammond asked.
“Sir, I’m fine. Sgt. Siler will need to bring tools with him.”
“Sam are you okay?” Jack asked as he rushed into the room.
“I’m fine sir. I was just explaining the situation to General Hammond.”
“Well get Thor to beam you back.” He instructed with out waiting for an explanation.
“Colonel, Thor needs my help.” Sam said.
“I don’t care Major you’re in no condition to be doing anything.”
“Sir I can take care of my self. I don’t need you to suddenly be over protective. General Hammond?” Sam asked.
“I’ll have Siler ready in the embarkation room in ten minutes. Good luck Major.”
“Thank you sir. And Colonel quit worrying I’m fine.” The screen cut out.
“Colonel O’Neill seems worried for your safety Major Carter. Is this because of your pregnancy?”
“Colonel O’Neill just wants to make sure I’m safe. It’s complicated.”
“What is complicated?” Thor inquired. Sam proceeded to explain the situation.
*******
“General what is going on and what does this have to do with Siler?” Jack demanded.
“Thor’s ship is damaged he requires Major Carter’s help in fixing it, which she assures me she is capable of doing. She requires Siler’s assistance in supplying tool, between them they should have Thor on his way soon.”
“General, I think I should go with Siler.”
“Colonel, she’s a trained soldier, she has a Ph.D. in astrophysics and she’s helped save this base and the world more times than I care to mention. I’m sure she can handle this by herself.”
“General, with all due respect she wasn’t pregnant then.”
“I beg to differ she was pregnant when she created the particle beam generator to bring you back from Edora. She can handle herself.”
“I know that sir. But do we even know how Thor’s ship was damaged? He could have someone after him.” Jack tried to justify his request with a soldier’s mentality.
“You’re not going to give up this are you?” Jack shook his head. “Very well, gear up you have three minutes.”
“Thank you sir.”
*******
Sam waited patiently for Siler to beamed up. When she saw Jack she felt the anger brew inside her.
“Sgt. Siler can you go with Thor he’ll show you where the problem is. I just need to speak to Colonel O’Neill.”
“Yes ma’am.”
“Sam, this isn’t what it looks like.” Jack started to protest.
“Oh I think this is exactly what it looks like. You don’t trust me to look after myself and the baby.”
“It’s not that it’s…” Jack started.
“It’s exactly that. You used to trust me to be able to do my job, you used to trust me with your life. This baby is the most important thing in my life and I wouldn’t do anything to jeopardize her life. But I am not going to let you stop me from doing my job.” She spoke with anger in her voice but kept her voice down so the others wouldn’t hear her.
“Carter.”
“Don’t Carter me. Boot camp is beginning to sound like a good idea.” She crossed her arms against her stomach.
“Major don’t threaten me. I’m here because we don’t know what damaged Thor’s ship.” He said in an authoritative tone.
“Colonel, if you’d let me finish explaining everything to General Hammond you would have known that Thor’s ship was damaged when a meteor hit the shielding and sent a pulse reverberating through out blowing a section of the wiring. As Thor’s alone he couldn’t fix it by himself so he want help. I can carry out a threat assessment; I have been in the Air Force a long time. Now I’m going to do my job. I recommend you stay here otherwise this is going to take twice as long sir.” She stressed the sir and walked off.
“Oh Thor buddy.”
“Yes Colonel O’Neill.” Thor replied.
“Can you beam me back down? Major Carter doesn’t need me here.”
“Yes Colonel. It was a pleasure to see you again.”
“You…” before he could finish he was back at the Base.
“Colonel O’Neill? What happened you only left five minutes ago.”
“Major Carter assures me she’s carried out a threat assessment and I’ll only get in the way. Apparently a meteor hit the shielding and blew some wiring.”
“Very well, get yourself to the infirmary and have Dr Fraiser check you over.”
“General is that really necessary you said it yourself I was only gone five minutes.” Jack hated post mission physicals and would do anything to get out of them.
“It’s procedure.”
“Yes sir.”
*****
“Colonel O’Neill? Daniel only just finished telling me you’d gone to check on Sam.” Janet said.
“She didn’t want me there and you said I wasn’t to upset her.”
“Guys, can you give us ten minutes I need to talk to Colonel O’Neill.” She called to her staff who promptly left.
“So what did you say to make her angry this time?” Janet asked hopping up onto the bed next to him.
“I questioned whether she should be helping Thor in her condition. She decided I didn’t trust her to do her job or to protect the baby.”
“Do you?” Janet asked curiously.
“Sam always protected my six before. I wasn’t worried she couldn’t take care of herself or the baby, I was more worried about what being beamed up by Thor could do to her, after all you said she couldn’t go through the Stargate.”
“Actually I talked to Jacob about that. Stargate travel won’t hurt either of them and I don’t think Thor’s beam will either.”
“I think subconsciously I knew that. I’m just concerned about her that’s all.” He conceded
“I know. She’s my best friend and she’d probably kill me for telling you this but there are some things you should know about her.” She paused.
“Go ahead. I promise I won’t tell her.”
“You know that when Jollinar dies she left a protein marker and Naquadh in Sam’s blood which altered her bloods chemistry.”
“Yes.” He didn’t quite know where she was going with it.
“Sam has always know that it could affect her ability to have children. She sees this baby as her miracle, her one chance to have children and she will protect this baby no matter what. She knows her limits, what she can and can’t do. We set up a system to monitor radiation levels in her lab and office, she takes her vitamins, she comes to see me for a check up every few days.”
“But she still works too hard. I have to remind her to eat and when it’s time to go home.”
“That’s because it’s ingrained in her now. She’s doing what she’s done since the first day she walked into the SGC.”
“And what’s that?” Jack asked.
“Trying to prove to you that she deserves to be here, that she’s tough enough. She knows everyone else knows she deserves to be here especially after the Hathor situation.”
“But she doesn’t have to prove anything to me. She deserves to be here more than anyone.” He protested.
“Did you ever tell her that? When you were stuck on Edora, she built that particle beam generator to get you home and to prove to you that you needed her and she wouldn’t give up on you until she knew you were dead and buried and there was absolutely nothing she could do about it. Even though she isn’t on SG-1 she still want to prove to you that she can handle anything.”
“You must think I’m heartless bastard for not realizing that before.” He sighed.