Authors note: This was born from me thinking about a confrontation between Jack and Daniel; in which Daniel finally realizes the extent of Jack's feelings for Sam. This takes place after the 10th Episode in SEASON 8. I don't own Stargate or any of its characters.
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I completely made up the middle names in this chapter. Sorry if this
um..offends anybody.
Synopsis: Jack receives some mail that makes him reevaluate some aspect of his life.
Pairings: Jack/Sam & Pete/Sam(mentioned)
Themes: Angst/Romance (with a bit of humour, 'cause you know, Jack just can't help himself.)
Chapter 1.
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It had been sitting in his mailbox. A white, unassuming envelope with a Colorado return address. At a first glance he had excitedly thought, oh, real mail! But then the handwriting on the envelope made his heart fumble in his chest.
He knew that writing.
He had become accustom to seeing it on a daily basis over the past 8 years.
Seeing it scrawled on black and white boards, on scraps of paper, on birthday and Christmas cards. Though when seen on the cards it was never alone. No, it was always in junction with another person. Usually Teal'c though sometimes Daniel. Because giving cards to a senior officer might raise some eyebrows. The rumours could quickly be quieted by some. "just friends," or "mutual respect," jargon but the eyebrows would still be raised. Knowing glances still passed. As if they already weren't.
He reread the scrawl that he had come to recognize as his second in command's. At the top of the return it said Samantha Carter and Peter Shanahan.
Jack felt his throat clam up. His first thought was to toss the envelope. Destroy it and what lay inside. Maybe if he did that then he could pretend that this wasn't happening, that his Carter had never met Pete. And what? She could spend the rest of her life pining after you?
The selfish part of Jack yelled, YES! Exactly! But he knew that wasn't fair to Carter. She deserved a lot more.
He steeled himself and ripped the envelope open. Inside was a single four inch by eight inch paper. The paper was heavy and cream coloured. The cursive text in the center had been done in that way that he remembered Sara doing when making Christmas cards. Embossing. She had said it looked pretty and made the card stand out above the rest. And though he had secretly agreed, he would tease her about it, saying nobody would even notice.
The chill from the cold linoleum that was now seeping into his bare feet didn't even register as he read the paper in front of him.
Peter David Shanahan and Samantha Ann Carter would like to cordially invite you to share in their wedding nuptials…
At that moment Jack felt his throat completely block up. He shoved the invitation back into the envelope and tossed it on to his counter, watching with a dull satisfaction as it slid till it was hidden under his microwave. He ran his hand over his face and took a deep breath. His eyes caught the clock on the wall and he shifted to military stoicism. He had to go to work.
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Sickly short, yes I know, but more is already written and waiting for a post. I am just simply hoarding it. Making you want it all the more. I hope. REVIEW!