A/N So um as far as I can tell this is going to be a BLATANT rip off of A Christmas Carol...personally I think the best version of this is The Muppet's TV movie..but anyway I apologise if this idea has been done, I also apologise to the MGM folks and to Charles Dickens. But I am not making any money so please don't sue me. No spoilers to date but maybe in future chapters.

Shanks-Away!

CaptainDoctor

Monday Evening

SG1 and General O'Neill sat around the briefing room. The de-briefing had been going along smoothly, but Sam Carter was itching to get out of there and get home. Her were eyes barely staying open as she sat at the table and she had an unsettled feeling in her stomach.

"The Alayan people are somewhat behind in regards to the technological side of things however they look like they could be the equivalent of the 1930's of earth in the next five years." Daniel said.

"Good times..."Jack said airily.

"I think the most fascinating thing would be that unlike almost every civilization we have come across, these people have a lot of things that are simply for fun. We watched the local people put on a play, one person was creating different form's of musical intrume...."Daniel was cut off by Jack.

"Carter, are you feeling alright?" Jack asked her.

"Yes Sir, a little tired. Must be gate lag or something." She replied as confidently as she could.

"Well I'd say we can follow up our offer to assist the people of P3M 698 with...whatever you promised them sonn enough. Having said that, I want you all to take tomorrow easy because come Wednesday afternoon you leave for you week of fun to P7Y 921. Carter could I see you for a minute, you two, dismissed." He said gesturing to Daniel and Teal'c.

"What can I do for you Sir?" Sam asked as the other two left.

"Firstly, at ease, I can feel the tension in your back from here, secondly, are you sure everything is ok?" His concern was obvious, normally he would not be so affectionate, but Sam knew they brought out a protective vibe in one another.

"Yes Sir, why do you ask?"

"You looked a million miles away that entire meeting..." Sam opened her mouth to come to her own defence when Jack signalled her to let him continue. "I am not reprimanding you for it Carter don't worry. Truth be told I could only tell you half of what Daniel said during that meeting."

"Half Sir?" Sam asked with a grin.

"Ok a third" Jack replied. "My point is, it's not like you. If something is bothering you, my door is always open."

"Thank you Sir." Sam said, a little taken back by his openness. "I think I might just be coming down with something."

"Get yourself down to the infirmary right away. And maybe take a personal day tomorrow. The base commander won't mind, considering you have saved his ass countless times before."

"Thank You Sir." Sam turned to leave the room when a sudden wave of dizziness hit her full force causing her knees to buckle. The sudden sharp pain Sam felt in her stomach caused her to cry out loudly forcing Jack to look in her direction. He managed to make to her and catch her just as she lost consciousness in his arms.