Ok, so please bear in mind that its half three in the morning here and I'm typing in the dark since my sister is asleep, so any mistakes that are picked up on tell me about since proof reading this late works even worse then proof reading when I can actually keep my eyes open.

Anyways, here's chapter 21 and you're all going to get to see what gto everybody so worried in the last chapter :D

She walked away from the group, a smile on her face. She walked towards the building that held memories, both good and bad but mainly bad. She sighed but before she could take another step a voice beside her said, "Flygirl."

She clenched her fist at her side and turned to Tammy, "What?" she hissed.

Tammy was silent for a moment and Sam began to feel a little guilty, at least she did right up until Tammy opened her mouth and said, "So you're still the wimp that hides behind people who care nothing for you. And hiding behind the president, it's just like in school when you used to hide behind the principle and the teachers like the nerdy teacher's pet you were."

Sam let out a hiss of air through her clenched teeth and brought up her fist to punch the stupid bitch in the face. Her fist cut through the air but was stopped when someone grabbed her arm from behind. She struggled against whoever was holding her but it was in vain. She fell limp and looked back to see Teal'c holding her arm in an iron grip. Jack stood in front of her and spoke in a calming voice, "She's still not worth it Sam, she never was and she never will be, not now, not in ten years, not even in fifty years. She'll never be worth it Sam. You're better than her Sam and you know it. You don't throw yourself at random guys. You can kick her ass the same as you kicked Turgan's ass and you know it Sam. You're an amazing woman and you can't let someone like her get to you. You left here and became an amazing person who does things that Tammy can't even dream of, while she throws herself at any man she's sees. You're better than her Sam Carter. You're a strong, confident and independent women and the women I feel in love with when you challenged me to an arm wrestle. You're the women who can actually keep me interesting for more than three seconds when you talk about your doohickes, it normally takes me at least two minutes before my eyes gloss over." He stopped speaking and seeing that Sam had calmed down and even had a small smile on her face, nodded to Teal'c, who released his hold on Sam and took a step back. Jack nodded to him and turned back to Sam, "You ok?"

She nodded and Jack stepped to one side, going to stand beside a worried looking Daniel. Sam took one look at Tammy, slapped her in the face and walked back over to the group, who were watching the proceedings. Daniel, Teal'c and Jack shared a look then all moved to stand in a semi-circle in front of the shocked Tammy, who was holding the side of her face where Sam had slapped her. Under her hand the men could see the hand print that was already coming to the surface.

"Listen here Tammy," Jack started, his voice level and emotionless, "Major Samantha Carter has more dignity and courage in her little finger than you have in your entire body. You made her life hell in high school, and for what? You threw yourself at me last night and still wouldn't back down today, when you knew I was here with someone and I wasn't interested. If you ever find someone who can put up with your shit I suggest you marry the poor bastard and settle down, cause no one else is going to be able to stand being around you for more than five minutes." Jack paused and Daniel took over.

"Sam is our friend and if you ever talk to her again you will regret it, we can make you disappear to a place where no one will find you, not in a million years. You hurt Sam and you're damned lucky that all you got was a slap, I've seen her take down men twice her size without even breaking a sweat." He stopped and Teal'c just glared at Tammy, giving her a look that would have had a hardened serial killer begging for mercy.

Tammy looked at the men before her, all stony faced and deadly serious and turned and ran off the field and into the parking lot, where she got into a car and drove away. The three of them watched her go and then silently turned and walked over to where they were sitting, aware of the eyes all over the field that were on them.

They came to a stop and subconsciously sat so they were protecting Sam. Jack sat behind her and pulled her into a hug while Daniel and Teal'c sat flanking them. Everyone sat in silence just watching as the team lent their silent support to Sam. Daniel's hand was on her knee and Teal'c squeezed her hand once before sitting and looking out over the field.

They were all quiet for another moment before Jack asked in a quiet voice, "Are you ok Sam?"

Sam gave him a weak smile, "Yeah, but my hand kinda hurts a bit."

Remembering how quickly Tammy's face had turned red Daniel took Sam's hand and unclenched the fist the Sam had curled it into. When he saw how red her palm was he let out a low whistle, "I can't say I'm surprised Sam, that was one hell of a slap."

Seeing her palm Jack smiled down at the women in his arms, and in a semi-serious, semi-joking said, "All hail Dorothy."

The words seemed to bring the rest of the group out of the silence and Mandy came forwards and squeezed the knee that Daniel wasn't touching, "When I offered to slap her, I'm glad you turned me down, we heard the crack of that one from here."

Sam smiled at her sister-in-law then looked at the kids, "Ok, it's never right to hit someone ok kids but it was that or seriously hurt her so I went with the slap."

The kids all nodded, all of them knowing that hitting was wrong, but they were all watching Sam with new found respect, as were all the adults. From where they had been sitting they could all see just how much Sam had been straining against Teal'c and how close she had come to inflicting some real pain.

To lighten the mood Mark joked, "Note to self, don't insult Sammie, otherwise you have to deal with an annoyed women and her three body guards."

The words had the required effect and everyone, sans Sam, laughed. They all went back to talking about inconsequential things but every so often they would throw another admiring look at Sam, who was sat silently hugged against Jack's chest.

Another hour passed before everyone decided it was time to go. They all stood and Mike spoke, "It was nice to meet you all," he said, looking at Daniel, Teal'c and Jack, who had his hand on the small of Sam's back for support. The three men nodded and Mike turned to Sam, "It was so good to see you again too Sammie." Sam nodded and the two friends hugged. As they hugged Mike whispered into Sam's ear, "I'm proud of you Sam, you finally dealt with Tammy Felton." Sam nodded into his shoulder then pulled back and kissed him on the cheek.

She then handed him a piece of paper, "It's my email, I won't get back to you straight away but I will," Mike nodded and Sam pulled him into one final hug, "If you're ever in Colorado Springs you'll have to stop by." Mike nodded and let Sam go. The rest of Mike's family all said goodbye, Charlie and Timmy exchanged numbers, and they walked off, Claire and Minnie both turning and waving before they got to the car park. Sam, Kathy and Mandy waved back then they all turned to each other.

"Let's take this back to ours," Mark said. Then he looked around, "But we're not all going to fit in the car."

Daniel nodded, "Teal'c and I can take a cab if you give us the address."

Sam stopped him with a shake of the head, "Don't worry about Daniel, I'll walk back."

Jack shook his head, "No, we'll walk back." The two looked at each other for a moment then Sam sighed.

"Fine, we're both walking."

Mark nodded, he had a feeling his sister might need to cool off a little and he knew from growing up that she either did that with a good book or a long walk. "Ok, we'll see you back at the house in a bit then."

Sam nodded then turned to her niece and nephew, "Can you look after Daniel and Teal'c until I get back rugrats?"

The two children nodded, "Sure aunty Sammie," Kathy agreed happily, "But Teal'c is still scary."

Sam and Jack laughed and Sam knelt down so she was the same height as her niece, "That's only because you don't know him yet Kathy, when you get to know him you'll see that he is one of the most loyal people you will ever meet and will do anything to protect those he cares about."

Kathy nodded solemnly then turned to Teal'c, "He can sit with me then." She reached out and took his hand and began to pull him towards the car. He went without resistance and everyone laughed as the small child led the Jaffa towards the car park, chatting to him merrily. Mandy smiled again and quickly pulled out her camera and snapped a photo.

Seeing what she had done Sam said to her, "You have to give me a copy of that Mandy."

The women nodded, "Tell you what Sam, I'll email you the whole lot."

Sam smiled at her then she and Jack bid everyone goodbye and began the walk back to Mark's house. Daniel, Mark, Mandy and Charlie watched as Jack put his arm around Sam's shoulder and pulled her in close as Sam wrapped her arm around his waist.

Mandy smiled and took one last photo of the retreating officers before turning and following her daughter back to the car.

Ok, so that's Tammy well and truly sorted. You may disagree with how I've written that Sam looses control, or comes close, but bullying, especially verbal, wears away at the soul and can make even the calmest people do the most stupid things, but hey it was a slap and I think we all know someone we would just love to slap.