Chapter 18
Author's Note 1 : I just got back from DC, but I'm leaving again, this time for my grandparents. So, another week before you get an update.
Author's Note 2 : My mom wrote the lullaby that Sam sings to Brady. If you like it mention it in your review and I'll pass it along to her.
Sam pulled Brady's tiny Edoran shirt over his head and pulled on Jack's shirt. She smiled at the sight of Brady in Jack's x-large Air Force shirt. He looked so cute in it. She tucked him under the covers and sighed.
-It's been a long day huh?
-Yah.
They sat silently for a moment. Sam sighed as she realized that she was missing something, leaving something out. She searched her brain and finally latched on to a childhood memory. She began to sing softly.
"Dreams are like stars that shine in the night.
They light up the sky, they show you what's right.
They open a window into your heart.
They help you be strong when your world's torn apart"
"Dreams are like honey, so sweet in the comb.
They fill you with happiness, they lead you home.
A dream is a hope, refreshing and new.
My dear precious child, may your dreams come true."
Sam finished the song and looked down to see that Brady was staring at her in awe. She bushed slightly.
-Sam, that's the most beautiful song I've ever heard.
-Thanks. My uh…my mom used to sing that to me when she tucked me in.
-Did your dreams come true?
Sam sighed. Thought of the work she was doing at the SGC, of Brady, of Jack.
-Some of them. Others are still…unfulfilled.
-Did you…
-Uh huh. No more questions. It's time for bed.
-Ok.
She turned out the light.
-Goodnight Brady. I love you.
-I love you too.
Jack meanwhile had been listening quietly to Sam's song from the hallway. As he heard her come towards the door he quickly backed away and headed for the couch, brushing a tear from his eye.