The second chapter, we still don't own SG-1 or any of it's characters and we're still writing fics about the shows we love. The lack of reviews means nothing!
P.S. Long chapter…make sure you go to the loo beforehand!
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"Jake glad to see you made it" Jack said inviting Jacob Carter to come inside and enjoy the party.
"Have you seen Sam on your way over here?" Jack asked
"I haven't spoke to her since I got back" Jacob replied
"Oh" Jack replied
"Why isn't she here already?" Jacob asked
"No, she's almost an hour late" Jack replied
"I wouldn't worry Jack she'll get here" Jacob said although he was a little concerned, it was unlike his daughter to be late for an event no matter what the occasion.
"Want a beer?" Jack asked
"Sure, why not" Jacob said
The party continued for over thirty minutes more with still no sign of Sam and now no sign of the guest of honour, after a short search by Jacob he eventually found Jack sitting on the roof of his house looking though his telescope.
"Sam made it here yet?" Jack asked sensing the presence behind him
"Not yet, I'm sure she's on her way though" Jacob replied
Walking closer to where Jack sat picking a beer up from where they were stood, he selected a chair to move into position and sat down beside him.
"What the hell are you doing Jack?" he asked bluntly
"Excuse me" Jack replied unsure as to why the question was been asked
"All this retirement business, moving to England" Jacob replied
"Retiring, I've had enough, it's time to quit" Jack said
"Now there's the problem" Jacob replied
"What problem?" Jack replied
"Forgive me if I'm wrong on this one Jack, but from where I'm sitting you're running away" Jacob continued
"From what?" Jack asked
"From yourself" he replied
"What's that supposed to mean?" Jack asked
"You blame yourself for what happened to Daniel right?" Jacob asked
"We loose people all the time Daniel was no different" Jack replied
"Answer the question Jack" Jacob said firmly
"Yes or No"
"Alright, you want an answer, yes, happy now? " he replied
"So why the retirement, I mean you've lost people under your command before, why is this different, more to the point why move to England when everyone who cares for you is here? Jacob asked
"Life goes on without me" Jack replied
"Jack you, Sam, Teal'c and Daniel were all part of a team 'a family' if you like, you're not the only one still dealing with what happened.
"I know Sam keeps trying to do this we should talk about what happened stuff on me" Jack replied
"Maybe she's right" Jacob said standing to stretch his legs a little
"Jack let me ask you something" Jacob continued
"If you had been there do you really think you could've stopped Daniel?" Jacob asked
"I guess not, why? Jack asked
"I had the chance to help him, he wanted to move on, it was his choice not yours to make"
"And" Jack said not sure what the whole point of the conversation was
"My point is, you helped him become the man we knew, the one that would sacrifice himself to save millions of people including SG-1 without putting his own life first. That is an exceptional thing for someone his age to be willing to do, and I don't think given another chance anyone would have changed his mind" Jacob continued
"That's my point right there, he was too young, he had his whole life in front of him, he should have got married had a few kids you know. I mean I've lived my life, had a family once. He never had a chance at that, I took that away from him the minute I went back to Abydos" Jack replied
"Jack moving to England isn't going to solve anything" Jacob replied
"Sam and Teal'c can have a life for starters" Jack replied
"I won't sit back and watch them die, because of me, they mean to much to me" Jack continued
"Jack I know we don't always see eye to eye on things but I trust you more than you know, you bring Sam back home safe every mission you go on even if you do get into trouble first and I'm grateful for that. So I'm going to ask you to do something for me call it because of Daniel or whatever you want" Jacob said
"What's that?" Jack asked
"The regs aren't in the way now, so before you go off to England tomorrow, talk to Sam,
"Tell her how you feel, if you don't now you might never get another chance and regret it for the rest of your life" he replied
"How I feel about what?" Jack asked
"Oh come on Jack, you don't need to play stupid with me, I know, I've known for along time there is more than just the work colleague stuff between you two" Jacob replied
"Oh that" Jack said
"You both try hard to hide it because of the regulations, but anyone who knows you at all can see there is more to your relationship than just SG-1 if you get what I mean." Jacob said
"I guess" Jack replied
"Just think about it Jack do in your heart what you think is right now and not what is right just to try and prevent stuff that may never happen " Jacob said as he walked away and headed back into the house.
Jack stood up and walked over to the roof edge a little to get a good view of the surrounding area, reaching into his jacket pocket he pulled out a small blue square box, he opened it to reveal a gold ring with three small square diamonds in its centre.
"Hey Jack, my Dad said I'd find you up here so...." a voice said approaching Jack's position.
He recognised the voice straight away and slid the box back into his pocket undetected before turning to face her
"So let's go and join the party then" Jack said trying to finish her sentence for her.
"Wait, there's something you need to know in case I don't get another chance" Sam said
"OK, what's up?" Jack asked
She stood looking at him for a minute, without saying a word
"What is it Sam?" he asked
"Don't get on the plane tomorrow, I know you don't really want to" she replied
"Why?" he asked
"England's not the place for you, you know that" she replied
"Oh here we go, your Dad's got to you to hasn't he?" he said
"This has nothing to do with my Dad, this is about you, you can get a later plane if you have to, just spend sometime thinking about this, go fishing whatever you need to..." she was interrupted by Jack
"Sam listen to me, I've thought about this everyday since what happened to Daniel, believe me this is the best thing for everyone all round"
"What if you had another choice?" she asked
"What's that?" he replied
"Well you could..."
"Are you two coming to join the party anytime tonight" Cassie asked
"In a minute Cassie" Jack replied
"OK well I'll see you later then" she said returning inside
Getting back to what Sam was trying to say he replied
"So where were we"
Sam smiled a little.
"What?" Jack asked
"Nothing" Sam replied
"What did I do?" he asked
"It's just, its going to be strange not having you around, that's all" she replied
"Why? I mean, its not like SG-1 can't go on without me, you're in command now Sam and I'm sure you'll do a better job than what I ever did" he said.
"Glad you think so" Sam replied
"Hey, I'm Jack O'Neill remember, I know all there is to know" he said sarcastically
"Yeah right, whatever you say" Sam replied
"Seriously" Jack replied with the look in his eye that always told her that he was enjoying this way too much.
"You know I wouldn't have recommend you to take command if I didn't think you were up to it Sam, look your way smarter than I'll ever be, Teal'c trusts you more than he'll ever tell you and well someone has to keep Jonas in check right?
"Yeah, I guess" Sam replied
"I just wish" she continued before stopping herself mid sentence
"What?" Jack asked
"It doesn't matter" she replied
"Yes it does now what's wrong Sam you haven't been yourself since you came up here" Jack asked in concern for his friend.
"I guess I'm just missing Daniel that's all and with this today it's a lot to deal with" she explained
"Sam now your making it sound like when I get on the plane tomorrow, I'm not gonna come back" he replied
"Well its true isn't it, I mean come on Jack I've known you long enough to know that in normal situations you would never consider retiring, not now, and moving to England just isn't your style" she said
Jack walked over to where she stood and gave her a hug
"I'll come back I promise, I just need time, that's all" he wanted what he told her to be true but Sam was right he wouldn't be back.
"Now come on are we joining this party tonight or not?" Sam asked
"If you want although I was kind of hoping we could skip it, you know I'm not much of a party person" Jack replied
"And let you miss all the fun, no chance your going to that party supposing I have to drag you in there myself" Sam replied
"Is that a threat?" Jack asked
"Might be" she said
"Well in that case, who am I to argue with Major Sam Carter, lead the way" he said
"Oh and just so you know, I've been given the job of making sure you have a good time tonight" Sam said as they entered the house with music playing very loudly, so much so that Jack didn't hear what she said.
"What?" Jack shouted
"You're going to have fun tonight, if it's the last thing you do" she shouted back
"Oh I'm having fun already" Jack replied
"Now are you going to dance with me tonight or what? Sam asked
"Dance me?, no I don't dance, I'm really bad at it, trust me I don't dance" he replied
"OK but sometime tonight I'll get you to do it, I don't loose a bet that easy" she replied
"What bet?" Jack asked
"Its nothing" Sam said
"What is it?" he asked
"I bet Teal'c fifty dollars that I could get you to dance" she replied
"Fifty dollars" Jack said
"Yeah" Sam said shamefully
"Well in that case, Samantha Carter would you do me the honour of having the next dance with me?" he asked, the look in his face let Sam know that he was planning something.
"If you're sure" Sam said
"Your kidding right, I would miss the chance to see the look on Teal'c's face when he sees he's lost" Jack replied almost like a little boy playing a prank on his best friend.
"Good point" she replied
"Come on, you want me to have fun right?" he asked
"OK, OK you win" she replied
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