Unimaginable Conclusions
By Samvalasam
A/N- This fic is my DV and SJ combined story, I'm a huge fan of the two couples. This is two stories in one only because I have been slack in updating…well mainly really busy. It will also be a lot longer.
2nd A/N: I was going to have this as a prequel to a next generation fic, but I have decided against it because it hindered my muse. Thanks Becca for the awesome Betaing and ideas and stuff.
Disclaimer: I don't have enough money…so don't sue me.
Synopsis: Final fic in the series. Multi-chapter. Some Atlantis season 4 spoilers.
Chapter 1: Green Eyed Monster
Samantha Carter walked out of Doctor Lam's office with a huge grin plastered all over her face. Carolyn sat in her office and waited for her next patient to arrive. This one she knew would not be happy. Vala made her way into Carolyn's office and closed the door behind her and sat down. She knew why she was there, what she didn't know was the results of her latest tests.
"How are you feeling today, Vala?" Carolyn questioned trying to keep her voice light.
She grinned, "Very well actually, Daniel said he was going to take me out for dinner tonight, so I'm very excited."
Carolyn couldn't help but have a small laugh; Vala knew how to brighten your day without even realising it. Her demeanour changed quickly as she got on with what she wanted to tell Vala.
"I have your latest test results back that I wanted to go over with you."
"And? Did the healing device work?" Vala's voice was filled with hope.
Carolyn frowned a little, "I'm afraid the device made no change to your physical health at all. I'm sorry Vala; this is going to take a miracle to fix. I'm completely out of options."
Crestfallen yet again, Vala nodded her head, wiping the tears from her cheek.
"You should take some time off, relax a bit. I'll talk to the General if you want."
"Thanks Carolyn. I should better be off anyway. Daniel's meeting me in a few minutes."
Dr. Lam gave her a small smile as Vala made her way out of the office. Feeling slightly weary, Carolyn returned to her desk and relaxed back in the chair, thinking 'Why can't I give her some good news for a change? Beforeletting her mind drift away.
In her lab Sam sat at the laptop deliriously happy, anxious to go home and break the news to her husband. This was the first time that she actually wanted to go home early. She'd pack up once she finished the last of her paperwork. Before Sam could even start on it, Teal'c and Cameron walked in.
"Hey Sam, you wanna grab a bite tonight?" Cam asked.
Sam looked up at the two men, "Sorry guys, not tonight. I'm gonna turn in early."
"Are you feeling well ColonelCarter?" Teal'c inquired.
"Yeah I'm fine; I just want to go home tonight."
"Very well. Enjoy your evening."
"Thanks Teal'c. You should grab Daniel and Vala. They'll go with you guys."
"Will do, see ya Sam," Cam replied as he made his way out of the lab.
Cam and Teal'c left as quickly as they arrived. Sam gave up on her paperwork. The care-factor was minimal and she desperately wanted to get home. So that's what she did; packed up and left for the night.
Daniel lay on the bed in his quarters reading a book on early Mesopotamian culture. Even though he would find out in a short time, he was still upset that Vala didn't allow him to come with her when she saw Dr. Lam. Whilst he was in that mode of thinking the door flew open to reveal Vala, looking once again like she had emptied all her tear ducts out all over herself.
Daniel put down his book and moved over to Vala and drew her into his arms.
"Are you ok?"
"Do I look ok to you Daniel?" she spat at him.
Daniel ignored her tone and continued, "What did Carolyn say?"
"She said it would be a miracle if I suddenly got better."
Daniel felt heartbroken. "Oh," was all he could utter.
"She suggested I go away for a few weeks. Clear my head, work out what to do."
They sat down on the bed together, hands clasping for dear life.
After a moment of silence Daniel spoke, "Why don't you come to Atlantis with me next week? I was only going to be there a couple days but I could ask the General to extend it so we can have a vacation."
Unable to speak, Vala nodded her head in agreement.
When Sam arrived home she saw a note on the kitchen table.
Sam,
I had to go back to Washington. I'll see you in a couple days.
Call me when you get this.
Sorry,
Love Jack
As soon as Sam read the note she pulled out her phone to call her husband.
"Hello," came the voice from the other end.
"Hey, I got your note," Sam relied, sounding disappointed.
"Yeah sorry, there was a major crisis that had to be averted. I tried to call you but I couldn't get through."
"I was busy all day and I didn't have time to stop. So when do you think that you will be back home?"
"Um…probably in a couple days. It all depends on what the president wants me to do and stuff. I'll let you know tomorrow for sure anyway."
"Ok, good. I've got something to tell you when you get back anyway."
"What is it? Can't you tell me now?"
Sam giggled. "You'll have to wait and see. I want to tell you in person. I was going to tell you today, but seeing as you're not here, I'm not going to."
"But-"
"No buts mister. I'll talk to you tomorrow."
"Ok. Fine. Love you."
"Me too. Bye"
Sam hung up the phone and decided to give Vala a call to see if she wanted to have a 'girl's night in.'
Vala arrived an hour after the phone call from Sam. Not wanting to really talk to Daniel that night, she left their apartment without saying a word. Knowing that a phone call would ensue, she turned off her phone and told Sam not to answer hers if it was Daniel calling.
Vala was sitting on the couch, knees held close to her chest, eyes looking through the television, seeming distant.
"Are you ok, Vala?" Sam asked her friend.
"Huh? Ah, yeah," came the startled reply.
"You sure? You normally love 'One Life to Live,'" Sam handed Vala a glass of red wine, which was accepted with a nod of her head. "Is it something to do with your appointment with Carolyn today?"
Just the mention of the good doctor's name made Vala well up with tears. She quickly wiped them away, not wanting Sam to see her in a vulnerable state.
"I take it the news wasn't what you wanted then?" Sam asked sympathetically, wrapping her friend in a one armed hug while Vala still clung to her legs, shaking her head and downing the glass of wine as if it were a shot.
"Daniel's going to take me to Atlantis with him next week," Vala said randomly. "He said we won't have to do any work once he's finished with whatever geeky stuff he has to do."
"A holiday may do you some good. Get away. Relax. Don't worry about the fate of the galaxy for a while." Sam smiled at Vala as she finished a second glass without any forethought.
Vala sat silent for a moment before speaking again. "I saw you come out of Carolyn's office this morning. Is everything ok with you?"
Startled by the question, Sam considered her answer carefully. "Um, yeah everything is shiny. Just a check-up."
"That's good 'cause I heard a rumour that you were pregnant," Vala countered succinctly.
With that comment, Sam thought it was time to study her own hands. "I was going to tell you, Vala. I just didn't know how you'd react if your appointment wasn't good."
"It's ok, really. I'm happy for you and Jack. I just wish that it would happen for me. I mean, last time I didn't even want the baby, and now, well, I want one but I can't have one. I don't blame anyone but Adria and the damned Ori."
"You have every right to be angry. What they did to you was wrong. No one should ever have to deal with what you and Daniel are going through."
"I'm surprised he's still with me. He wants kids so badly," Vala's voice cracked with emotion.
"Vala, Daniel loves you more than anything. If he wants children, there are other means; he just wants to get you better so that you guys can go through parenthood the way God intended."
Vala smiled and poured herself another glass of wine and once again downed it in one go. She looked at Sam. "Sorry, I like wallowing."
"You don't have to apologise to me," Sam paused for a moment. "Why don't I call Daniel and he can come and get you. I'm sure he's feeling as crap as you, and would love to spend the rest of the night with you."
Vala nodded her head in agreement, "Ok. Thanks."
TBC
Next time: Trip to Atlantis brings great rewards.
Please R&R, I love to hear what you think and to get your ideas.
3rd A/N: I'm sorry again for not updating this series sooner. I have this last fic planned out roughly. I am officially jobless, so I'm spending my time at home looking for work and baking and stuff and writing. I'm also in the process of maybe moving states so forgive me if you are getting sick of me being slack. Next chapter up soon!