SERIES: WHAT IF
SG-1Short oneshots, a mix of stories based on SG-1 - possibly including, angst, romance, adventure, humor, concerning Stargate Command's Premier team and those who have affected their lives. Some spoilers for may occur.
Title: I Had to Come – Tag for Ripple Effect
Cassie Fraiser pulled up at the guard post and handed the papers to the waiting SF. The ones delivered less than an hour ago and signed by both Jack O'Neill and the President.
After a quizzical look, the SF passed her through, pointing towards the entrance to Cheyenne Mountain. "Ma'am, when you get through the parking area…"
"I know my way. But thanks." Cassie smiled nervously and pulled ahead.
Cassie entered the first corridor, took the elevator down as far as it would go. At the desk she again handed the papers over and looked around with a disquieting mixture of feelings.
"Ma'am?"
"Oh, sorry."
"Sign here please."
Cassie did as instructed, her hand shaking slightly as she signed in. She took the next elevator down to level 19. Sam and General Landry where standing there when the doors opened. After a quick hug with Sam Cassie turned to General Landry.
"You're sure you want to do this Ms. Fraiser?" Hank Landry questioned.
"Yes. Quite sure."
Even after having been counseled by both Jack over the phone and Sam twice, the first time Cassie saw a duplicate Sam she gasped.
The two women stopped outside the door to Sam's lab. "Ready?" Sam took Cassie's hand.
"Yes." Cassie squeezed Sam's hand.
"Cassie, it's not really her."
"I know Sam. I know. I had to come." Cassie walked into the lab, held firm when duplicate Janet turned and smiled. Then she moved forward and hugged the woman who was not really her mother.