Chapter 29 – Contemplating Childhood
Sam walked slowly down the corridors of the SGC, deep in thought. Her father had left after a brief stay, she was heading off world tomorrow for the first time in a week, and she wasn't sure if this mission would successfully change her back. There was a lot to think about and she didn't want to talk to anyone right now, so she made her way to her lab. Once there, she entered her sanctuary and locked the door behind her. She figured one of the guys would be by soon to look for her. She knew they meant well, but she really wanted to be left alone for a while.
Sam turned on the one small lamp at her desk and sat down, pulling the chair up to the computer. She idly scrolled through her email, not really reading much of it. She tried running some computations that she had left unfinished last week but couldn't concentrate on that either. Sam pushed her chair back with a sigh, then set it spinning back and forth in a 180 degree arc with her feet. As her momentum began to build, she swiveled back and forth with increasing speed. Finally letting go with her feet, Sam spun in circles in the chair, letting out a laugh as the room spun around her. Okay, now she was starting to act like a child too, she thought to herself.
She contemplated that thought once she came to a stop. What was so wrong about acting like a child once in a while? Although she had experienced many difficulties in being back in the body of a child, some things had actually been quite pleasant. Not feeling guilty about taking an afternoon nap for one! Racing Cassie on rollerblades had also been a liberating experience. She honestly didn't think she would have done that had she been her normal self. Children didn't have the inhibitions that adults did. They let loose and had fun; living in the moment and not worrying what tomorrow might bring. As she reflected on the past few days, Sam began to appreciate the opportunity she had been given. While she didn't necessarily want to relive her youth, she should be able to embrace some aspects of this experience.
Sam sat forward once again and opened a new document. She began to type quickly, recording her experiences of these past few days. She became so caught up in her writing that she lost all track of time; going so far as to ignore the growling of her stomach and the ringing of the phone in her lab.
Two hours later, Sam closed her document and leaned back with a smile on her face. Writing had always made her feel better about things and this was no exception. Although she still missed her father greatly, she no longer felt that oppressive sense of loneliness at his departure. Glancing at the clock, Sam jumped to her feet. She had been in her lab much longer than she had planned. She frowned in thought as she made her way to the door. I wonder why none of the guys came to get me for lunch? She shrugged her shoulders and left the room, heading down to the commissary. I'll just get something to eat on my own, then head back to Daniel's lab, she thought.
Sam continued on, unaware that her plan would be slightly altered and her next innocent decision would throw the SGC into chaos.
A/N: Just a short little chapter but the next one is almost ready to go!