Life's Problems – Part 2

As Sam put her keys on the counter at home she noticed that her answering machine was blinking. Pete had called asking her to call him as soon as she got home; he had great news to share with her.

Sam sighed, at hearing his voice. She still wasn't sure why she had said yes when he proposed. She thought it was way too soon in their relationship, if there ever was a right time.

She loved Pete, but was she in love with Pete? She didn't know how to answer that question. Sure he made her laugh and she enjoyed his company, but she couldn't see herself growing old with him, as hard as she tried. She didn't know if she believed in soul mates, or if everyone has one true love. She didn't think Pete was it.

Thoughts of General O'Neill flashed through her mind. She immediately shook them away, annoyed with herself, and picked up the phone.

"Pete Shanahan", he answered

"Pete. Hey it's me. I just got home." Sam said sadly.

"Hey, Babe. You sound like you had a rough day. Well, I have great news that will cheer you up." He said brightly.

She smiled, "Sure I could use some good news right now."

"Well, I just signed papers on 'our' new house! It's great you're going to love it! It's about mid way between where we both live now."

She gasped. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. He didn't even discuss it with her. Just because they were engaged, didn't mean he could control her life! The shock was wearing off and was being replaced with anger.

"I know Babe it's going to be a commute for both of us, but you don't want to quit your job, and I love my job too much to quit."

"I love my job too." She huffed. She still couldn't get him to understand that saving the world on a weekly basis wasn't just a saying, but a very true statement for the SGC. He didn't seem to grasp, that her job was just as dangerous, if not more so then his own despite his experience with Osiris.

"I know...I know that's why when I saw this house I knew it would be perfect for us. So I signed this afternoon."

"What!" She spat. "How could you sign on a house that I have never seen? Don't you think this is something that we should have discussed?" She was just about yelling.

"Hey calm down. I know you. You'll love it. At least take a look at it. If you don't like it, then I will sell it." He said cheerfully.

"Pete, this is something that we should have discussed before you bought it." She was trying to calm down. "A two hour commute is bit much when you get off around 21:00 or 22:00, especially when I have to be back at 07:00."

"You won't still be working those hours, once we're married will you?" He asked a little disheartened.

"Pete, you know how important my job is. You know I don't have normal work hours, just like you don't." she stated calmly trying to get him to see her point.

"I know you're right. That's why we are so good together we understand each other."

She didn't know how to respond. 'If they understood each other so well, then why did he buy the house without even discussing it with her?' She thought to herself. "Look Pete. It's been a long day. I need to get some rest before tomorrow, why don't we discuss this later."

"Sure, Babe whatever you need. Love you. Talk to you on Friday."

"Ok. Bye." She hung up with a sigh. Talking to Pete was suppose to help her feel better, not add to her problems. She had forgotten to tell Pete that she may not be here this weekend. 'Oh well. I'll have to deal with this problem after I find my father.'

Next Chapter ... Sam goes to see Jack.