Disclaimer: I don't own SG-1(they belong to MGM and others), nor do I own Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton.
Jack could feel the tears well up in his eyes. Even after nine years the pain of loosing Charlie was still felt like a steel-toe to the chest. Now he didn't even have Carter to talk to. Yeah sure he could call her office at Area 51, but he wouldn't. He couldn't let her see how much her absence from his life was affecting him. A single tear fell down the hardened Generals cheek. There was a knock at the door, Jack quickly wiped away the tear, took a deep breath and headed downstairs. Jack abruptly opened the door, startling the young boy on his porch.
"Yes?" Jack said curtly.
"P-Package for you sir, please sign here." The boy held out an electronic signature bank and a pen. Jack took it from him, signed, and handed it back. In return he got a small box, before Jack could say anything the boy took off on his bike. As soon as he looked at the handwriting he knew who sent it. Jack retreated inside and quickly opened the box. On top of the packing peanuts was a letter.
Jack,
I just wanted to know that you're not alone, not even today. I'm always just a plane ride away.
Yours always,
Sam
Jack took another deep breath, and reached into the box only to find a small CD case. Jack quickly walked to his CD player and popped in the disk. As the words spilled from the speakers Jack began to silently cry.
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven
I'll find my way, through night and day
Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven
Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knee
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please
Beyond the door
There's peace I'm sure.
And I know there'll be no more...
Tears in heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
By the time the song ended, Jack had regain his composure. Taking out his cell phone and hitting speed dial one, Jack held the phone to his ear. It rang twice before the reciver picked up.
"Carter."
"Hey Sam" Jack's voice was scratchy from crying
"Jack! What's wrong?" How was he gonna tell her? After a few seconds Jack let out a sigh.
"I need you Sam." Jack heard rustling on the other end. After a moment he heard the sound of typing.
"Can you pick me up in four hours?"
"Where?"
"Reagan National."
"Sure, oh and Sam."
"Yeah?"
"Thanks'"
"Anytime Jack, anytime."
A/N: Should this be the end? Reviews please!