Finally

Prologue

"Lieutenant Samantha Jarrett?" asked the General as I entered the room.

"Yes Sir," I answered.

"Please take a seat," He ordered. I obeyed and sat in the guest seat at General Landry's desk.

Ever since the Military decided to reveal the Stargate to the rest of Earth when I was 15, I'd dreamed of working at the SGC. Just hearing about the Tok'ra had me psyched. I became obsessed with all things extra-terrestrial.

"So, let's begin."

I shuffled uncomfortably in my seat. I was so nervous I could feel my hands sweating and my face turning tomato red. I had to do this right. It'll be my only chance at this job that I've prepared for most of my life.

"Lieutenant Samantha Jarrett, what can you bring to the SGC that would be of use to us?" General Landry asked. Okay, this is it. Don't screw up. I mentally told myself.

"I have a degree in Wormhole physics and I've been through extensive military training, Sir."

"Yes you are very talented, according to your file. What I'd really like to know is: why do you want this job?" He caught me off guard. I wasn't sure what he meant by that.

"I want this job because it's a once in a lifetime opportunity, Sir," I said, not sure what else I could add.

"Okay… What would you bring to this facility other than military training and a genius mind, something you believe only you can bring?"

I sat for a moment, thinking of something to say that would please the General and hopefully win me a place at the SGC. "I'm unbiased, Sir. I have an open mind, but I'm also very calculating. People always look to me to say what needs to be said, and I always give people the truth, whether it's good or bad."

General Landry leaned back in his chair and sat for a moment, studying me. Finally he said, "Thank you Lieutenant. You are dismissed." I got up, trying my best to hide my shaking legs, for fear he'd see it as a weakness, and left the room swiftly.

Once outside the office, I leant against the wall. I had to compose myself before I walked through the facility to find my escort. I hope I get a job at the SGC.