AN: Sorry this ones a bit short, but it's all I had time for. Enjoy!

Previously…

Jack asked again. "So are you?"

Sam sighed, "I don't know…"

Jack raised his eye brows, "You don't know?"

"Well it's not like there a flashing sign in front off my face that says 'YOU ARE PREGNANT!'" she answered aggravated.

Jack nearly laughed, but decided to ease off. "Okay, what ever you say."

She sighed, "If I am we might not know for a couple of weeks, unless…"

"Unless what?"

"Come on, you must have known I've wanted children."

"Well yeah."

"We have been trying for a year now."

"Really? Didn't you guys only just get married?"

"Sir, that was six years ago."

"Whoa, time flies." Jack said surprised. "So, I'm guessing things aren't going as well."

"No, I've asked the doctor and it's not me, so I can only conclude that it's him. But he thinks we aren't trying hard enough and refuses to have a doctor check him out."

"Ah! So if you are you think it's because of Loki, not your husband?"

She nodded quietly. It suddenly occurred to Jack that this was a very personal thing to talk about and one not normally shared with CO's.

"Ya know," Jack started again, "I bet the Asgard could check you out."

And as if on queue Thor appeared in front of both of them. His sudden appearance and rather coincidental one made both Jack and Sam jump.

"I apologize; I did not mean to frighten you." Thor began.

"It's okay Thor; we were just talking about you."

Thor remained expressionless and Jack shrugged, "So what have you found out?" Sam asked obviously jumping to the conclusion that the Asgard found something.

"We have deciphered that you are not harmful to those around you and therefore may rejoin your world."

"Great!" Jack said happily jumping off the table.

"However, our scientists would like to examine you first."

Jack grimaced, "Is this going to cut into my fishing?"

Thor ignored him, "Please stand still."

A purple light appeared over Jacks head and then encircled him slowly making its way to the ground. After it touched the ground it vanished and reappeared around Sam. It followed the same pattern and disappeared.

"Thank you." Thor said politely and beamed away.

"Not very talkative are they?" Jack asked. Sam laughed. Jack felt happiness wash over him; he always forgot how great making her laugh felt. He stood there watching her as she went to grab her jacket.

She turned back to him after picking it up, "Sir?"

"Yep?" he answered.

"You're staring at me."

"Sorry." He said gruffly remembering his place in life.

She smiled at him, "It's okay, just don't make it so obvious next time." Jack laughed with her on that one.

A couple hours later Jack found himself sitting on his dock fishing. He stared off into the lake and felt calmer. But as hard as he tried he couldn't help but have his thoughts float back to Sam. He laughed to himself almost wishing they were radio active or something so he could stay with her longer. The sun was setting when he reeled in his line one last time.

Jack picked up his gear and put it inside the shed before heading back to his cabin. Inside he cooked some dinner, drank some beer and watched some TV. He was about to go to bed when he heard a knock on the door. Frowning and wondering who it could be so late, he opened the door. To his surprise it was Sam and she had been crying.

"Sam, are you okay?" She shook her head unable to speak. "Come in." Jack opened the door wider and stepped aside. She walked in and waited for Jack to lead the way to the living room. She sat down on the couch, didn't even look at him. Jack slowly sat beside her and watched her for a second.

He could tell she was holding it in. Soon small tear began to fall and he felt guilty for having such a great day while she obviously did not. "C'mere." He said softly and he pulled her into his arms. Sam didn't resist, she only melted into him letting her sobs out. He must have held her for an hour at least before she cried herself to sleep.

Jack wondered what could have gone so wrong to make her like this. Two things came to mind, one: she was impregnated by Loki's machine and couldn't tell her husband or two: her husband. It didn't matter right now. He sighed and picked her up. Jack carried Sam to his bed, where he laid her under the covers.

He on the other hand began to leave for the couch, "Please, don't go." She whispered. "Don't leave me alone." he spun around and looked at her. She was crying a little and she looked so fragile. Far more then he ever thought possible of Sam. She was always so brave and so strong. He nodded and lay beside her.

Sam took his arm and wrapped it around her. Then she fell back into him. Jack held her there like he always dreamt. He closed his eyes and held her tighter, breathing in her scent. What ever happened she would tell him in the morning. For now she needed rest and comfort…