Disclaimer: see part 1
Too Late?
Martouf
I arrive at the SGC in line with Jacob. Every time I find my curiosity taking over. What is so important, why do the Tau'ri seek our assistance. I
take a look at the grey room as we descend the ramp. SG-1 and General Hammond stand at the end of the ramp to greet us. But where is Samantha? Normally she greets us as well. Perhaps she has something to do. While I ponder her whereabouts Lantash notices the sombre expressions on the faces of the Tau'ri before us. It suddenly hit me. I think I forgot to breathe for a while. Samantha.
I hope nothing has happened to her. With the worst-case scenarios running through my mind, I hear Jacob asking why we were contacted. The General only says that we should be discussing the current situation elsewhere. He's so serious, sorrow evident in his voice. Something has happened to Samantha, I can sense it. I follow Jacob and general Hammond into a familiar briefing room, the remaining members of SG-1 following behind.
After we took our seats, SG-1 begins to explain what has happened. I can't believe it. Is Samantha truly dead? How can she be dead? Jacob
wants to see her on last time and we go to the infirmary. She only looks as if she is sleeping. So peaceful, even in death she is beautiful. It can't be true. I will never see her laugh, never hear her voice again. Why didn't I tell her how I felt? Now it's too late. I wonder what her last thoughts were before she died? Of whom or what they were about? About us? Or perhaps Jack? Jacob? Or someone else? Now I will never
know if she had the same feelings as I... We have for her. Why did we wait so long Lantash? He remains silent. stunned. I suppose like me he doesn't know how to answer.
For a long time now both of us have managed to see Samantha past Jolinar. She's special, so many individual qualities. These exact qualities
had held our interest and ever growing feelings towards this woman. It is as if we were made for each other. We knew we truly loved her after our attempts to rescue her father on Naetu. Both me and Lantesh felt the bond grow even stronger. But it's too late now. We have waited too long. I wish we had enough courage to tell her about our feelings. Why it is nearly always too late when you see your mistakes? But there isn't anything that could bring Samantha back. Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
TBC...