Author's Note: Hello again. This story is almost done, thank you to everyone who read it. I can't believe the response that this story garnered. I have loved every minute that I spent writing this story. I enjoyed creating a world where Jack and Sam were allowed to be happy, well when they weren't almost dying but at least they had each other to lean on when times got tough. I'm not ready to give up this place since I have left other people in limbo. What will Teal'c and Daniel do now? What happens to SG-1? Well the short answer is I don't know yet. Well I do have plans for Daniel, I do admit that. As for the rest I'll need to think about that.
To my anonymous reviewers: SG4ever: Thank you. I was so happy to read your compliment. You made my day. Gategirl95: You're welcome and here is the next part. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
When Sam woke she was surprised to find herself in the SGC infirmary. Jack sat next to her holding her hand. Struggling to sit up, she asked, "Jack the baby? What happened? It was like Ayiana, when she healed us from that sickness, how....."
Jack pushed he back into the pillows, "Just rest, It seems that the more time a person downloads the Ancient knowledge into their mind the more changed their body becomes. Because I have done it twice I'm closer now to being like the Ancients that before. Formerly dormant genes have awoken and are doing things. They don't seem to hurt anything or do anything yet, but Janet wants to keep an eye on them. I can't heal people anymore. After you passed out Thor fixed me up again. He was very put out by what I did, but there wasn't any choice. I had to Sam, I had to save you. I could have lived knowing that you had died or our child had died when I could have prevented it. I can't explain it, I knew what to do and what you needed."
Sam's hand traveled down to her womb, "The baby, is it fine? Nothing happened?"
"Janet says that you suffered a partial placental separation, but I stopped it. Everything should be fine but she wants you to stay in bed for a while just in case. As long as you are fine tomorrow you can be moved to our quarters then."
Not really listening to Jack, her hand rubbed the spot where eventually there would be a bump there. With Grace they had missed all this, but without her they wouldn't have this new life growing inside her. It was almost too much to take in. There soon would be another child and could she really go off and leave the baby or Grace, while she worked to save the world. Most of all did she want to?
When Fifth threatened her child, Sam had died a little. Grace had been put into danger just because she wanted to be with Jack, not thinking about what might happen.
She should have know that Murphy's Law would be in full force in their lives. Maybe it was time to resign her commission and be a mother. Could that be so bad, her mother had done it, why couldn't she. She was sure that the SGC would take her on as a consultant; there was much to think about and talk over with Jack.
"Samantha?" Jack's voice pulled her from her thoughts. She hadn't realized that he was trying to talk to her.
Looking up at him she said, "Yes, Jack, I'm sorry, I was thinking about things, about us and the baby."
Taking her hand, he brought it to his lips, "Are you happy about this? It is another baby, very close to Grace. Are you sure we can do this?"
Smiling at him, she said, "Yes, I'm happy. I love you and I love our baby. Can you get Janet, I need to talk to her about some things."
Jack bent down and kissed her lips, "I'll send in Janet and I will bring you Grace. You'll need to feed her. It's been a while. Thor made her some synthesized stuff while he kept you asleep but I know you want to feed her. Be back soon."
Sam closed her eyes again and drifted off to sleep once more.
When she opened her e yes once more she was surprised to see Janet's face. Trying to sit up, she was stopped by Janet's hand on her shoulder. "Just lie still. You are still in danger, if Jack hadn't been there, I don't know what would have happened to you." The doctor paused for a moment and then continued, "Thor may have been able to help, but I'm not sure how much they know about obstetrics."
Everything rushed back, "Jack, where did he go? He was here wasn't he, Thor fixed him. When I woke up earlier, he was really here. Tell me that wasn't a dream!" She tried to sit up again looking around, "And Grace where is she? Where is everyone?"
Trying to stop her, Janet pushed on her shoulder again but Sam managed to sit up. Just as quickly the world began spinning and Sam almost threw up. Closing her eyes she willed the merry-go-round to stop turning.
Janet knowing her friend's willfulness, just used the bed controls to lift the head. Pushing Sam back against it, and held out a basin for Sam as she threw up. Placing it to the side, she waited for Sam to open her eyes and talk to her again.
When Sam looked up at her, Janet handed her a glass of water and forced the Major to drink. "Now if you are done being silly. I will tell you where everyone is. Grace is with Teal'c and Daniel in your quarters. She is fine. Thor thought it best that you sleep the whole way home. Jack had repaired any damage but Thor didn't know if it would happen again."
Sam nodded toying with the half drunk glass. "May I eat? I'm starving, can you bring me some food."
Janet poked her head out of the room and called to one of the orderlies to bring Sam a meal. Returning to her friends bedside, "I'll get Daniel to bring Grace right to you. I'm sure you would like to feed her."
The Doctor refilled Sam's glass and headed out once more, only to be stopped by Sam's voice, "Janet where is Jack? You told me where Daniel was but where is Jack. You never told me if he was really here earlier. Is he all right, he left his status to save me and the baby. Nothing is wrong with him, is it? He mentioned something about some of his cells were no longer dormant. Has something happened to him since I saw him last? If I didn't know you better I would think that you are avoiding the subject."
Janet's look was horrified when she turned back again, "Oh Sam, he's fine. I didn't mean to worry you. It's just that he's in with the General and some other mucky mucks. I never heard just who it was, but they were all important enough that Jack left your side. At first he refused but the General took him aside and after that Jack left quickly. I take it there wasn't any other choice."
Sam swung her feet over the side of the bed and started to slip off the bed. "No, Sam you are not getting off the bed. You need to feed Grace and eat something yourself. I'm not letting you out the door until you do those two things. I have no idea what it's about but I doubt Jack is in trouble, even if Kinsey is in there." Janet stopped speaking, she hadn't wanted to tel her friend that.
A cold fear rushed over Sam, this couldn't be good. "Fine get Daniel down here now and get me some food. There is no way I'm leaving Jack to face the wolves alone. I'm leaving for that meeting in fifteen minutes and you will not stop me." Sam's voice was hard and Janet had no doubt to her friends determination.
A few moments later, Daniel arrived with Grace. He passed the baby over to her and Sam demanded information as she feed the baby. "What do you know about this meeting? Why is Jack in with General Hammond and Kinsey?" Sam hated the fear in her voice but saw no way around it.
"No, I know nothing. No one is saying anything, usually everyone knows everything, but this time the rumor mill is silent. I should go now." With that Daniel made himself scarce.
Although it was very painful, Sam nursed Grace and with Janet's help she was able to pump off some of the excess milk, to make sure that her milk supply would no to be effected by her long sleep.
She wasted a little more time, when Janet forced her to eat some food. They had made a deal that if Sam ate, Janet would help her dress and allow her to leave to find Jack.
Sixteen minutes later, Sam walked down the hall, unsure just what she was going to do to get into the General's office. Arriving at the door, she made up her mind to play dumb. It wasn't something she did well but desperate times called for desperate measures.
Taking a deep breath she knocked on the door, and opened it, "General Hammond?"
Seeing everyone who was in the room made her stop even though she knew that some of them were there. So when she spoke the surprise in her voice was genuine, "Oh General, I'm sorry. I needed to talk to you. I didn't know you were in a meeting." Her eyes met Jack's and she saw that he knew she was lying. There was a small smile on his lips that quickly disappeared when Kinsey turned his way.
Giving him a small smile of her own she started to leave closing the door, "I'll just come back later."
She had almost closed the door when the General spoke, "Major Carter wait. This concerns you as well, come inside and hear what these men have to say." He motioned for her to come inside and close the door.
The General motion to the only empty chair in the room, his own, "Sit down please, you've been through a lot in the last few days. You know Mr. Kinsey, and this is President Hayes. He has something to offer Jack and you should hear it as well being the Colonel's wife." His voice was up beat with no trace of fear.
Sam sat down slowly; this couldn't be all bad, the General wouldn't be this happy with bad news. She looked over at Jack who just shrugged his shoulders as he crossed the room to stand behind her. His hand resting on her shoulder as though he needed the contact to reassure himself that she was all right and so was he.
The President began to speak and the two of them turned their attention to the newly elected leader.
Kinsey looked at the two of them together disgusted; they sickened him, O'Neill and Carter. He folded his arms behind his back, a smug smile on his face waiting. Hayes had promised a good show if he came along for the ride and he hoped it was worth his time.
The President smiled at Jack and held out his hand, "Colonel Jack O'Neill. When I was first told about what you and the Major have done for us, I admit I thought it was a joke. It was almost too amazing, to far fetched. Then they brought me here and showed me that amazing ring. If I could I would give you any and every medal I could, but it is not all up to me. So instead I get to do this, I promote you to Brigadier General."
"What?!" Came out of both Jack and Kinsey's mouth at the same time.
The president ignored both of them and continued, "I also would like to offer you a command. The position of CO of the SGC had recently become available and you have been recommended by many of your superiors.
Kinsey tried to keep quiet, but this was an outrage. There was no way that Jack O'Neill was going to be given control of the SGC." Kinsey actually stomped his foot like a spoiled child. "No way, I will not stand for this!"
Once again the President ignored Kinsey and continued, "If you chose to accept this position, it will begin immediately."
Jack looked over at Sam as he answered, "I'm very flattered by your trust in me, but I would like some time to think about this. I will need to discuss this with my family; they deserve some say in this." Although he was speaking to the President his eyes never left Sam's.
The Vice President was very tired of being ignored, "You can't be serious. These two should be in jail not running the SGC together. I won't stand by and let them and you mock this office. Do something!"
The President smiled, but it was not a kind one, "All right. Kinsey, I accept your resignation. Give whatever reason you want but do it soon. Wait too long and I will leak the real reasons to the papers."
Kinsey's face was beet red by this time, "No way, I won't do it. You have no grounds to force me to do this." he sputtered. His anger making his loose his usual eloquence.
"Yes, I do." Hayes took a disk from his suit pocket. "This was kindly provided by the Generals here." He motioned to both Jack and George when he spoke and Kinsey's face grew even redder. "It was very interesting reading. Resign now and let this office keep it's dignity or I will have you shot as the traitor you are."
The President's voice was hard and even Kinsey could find no way to argue. Kinsey looked around the room hoping to find someone to support him, but found none. He'd burned his bridges with these people long?ago. Sighing, he knew when he was defeated, but someday he would find a way to destroy them all. "Fine, it will be on your desk in the morning." And then he stormed from the room slamming the door.
Hayes watched him leave with a large smile, "I did promise a good show if he came along for the ride." he laughed at his own joke before turning to Jack.
'Now General, I hope to hear from you soon. Major Carter is was nice to meet you and put a face to the name. I hope to see you again. Say hello to your father for me." He shook her hand and turned to leave, "Hammond, I'll see you in DC tomorrow we need to get a handle on this new IOA thing before it gets too big."
Hammond shook the Presidents hand and lead him out of the room. "Yes, I'll see you out. Jack, Sam and think about this. It is a great honor. Sam, I also have new orders for you. Their right here." He handed her a paper and followed the President out.
Sam opened and read the papers in her hands. It seemed that she was being moved out of Jack chain of command. She would head up a new department here at the SGC but she would report to General Hammond and General Peters at Area 51.
Sam was stopped reading as Jack spun around the office. "Imagine that, me a General. Who'd have thought?"
One more to go. There wasn't that a better ending to the chapter.
