Like my schedule is any more stable.
Well it will be.
I just save Janet, she told me that she already had her weekly meeting with the General, so he already knows, but I think it would be better hearing it from me. We used to be friends right?
With an unsteady hand, I reach up to knock on his door. After a swift 'enter' I do so.
Why is this so hard?
"Colonel, I hear that good wishes are in order." He says flatly.
Okay then if this is how we are going to play…that's fine.
"Yes Sir, I thought it would be good that you heard the good news from me, but I can see Doctor Fraiser has already beaten me to it."
"That's….great news Colonel." He looks at me for a moment, the first time since I entered the office actually. "I will have to make the arrangements for SG-1 to go on downtime, and Doctor Jackson and Teal'c to be reassigned to different teams pending the pregnancy."
"Yes Sir."
Like I expected something else from him.
He is so cold.
"Am I going to be reassigned to the labs Sir?"
"Yes Colonel that is correct. Doctor Fraiser has made it clear that you are not allowed through the gate in this condition….due to what happened previously."
I am fully aware of what happened previously.
The General and I have not discussed that since it happened all those years ago. It was like it was 2 different people. In actuality it was but it wasn't. Does that make sense?
When we were beneath the surface our minds were not our own, but in a strange way they were.
So now I am grounded.
The General proceeds to tell me that he will notify my father and have him come visit when he can.
I am not allowed off world anymore.
For nine long months.
Life is changing.
And I still have to tell Pete.
"Thank you Sir." And I turn to leave. But not before hearing his voice behind me.
"I wish you all the happiness Colonel." His tone is flat and dry. I think he means it on some level…but…
I am happy though.
But I still have to tell Pete.
I nod and leave, feeling absolutely terrible for some reason.
Must go find Janet.
I make my way down to the infirmary, but find Daniel and Teal'c instead.
"Hey guys!"
"Sam, we heard about the news…Congratulations!" Daniel said as he enveloped me in a hug.
"Thanks Daniel: I smile at him, I must talk to him later on.
"Congratulations ColonelCarter, I am most happy for you."
"Thanks Teal'c"
"So what are you guys doing down here?" I ask trying to look around them for Janet.
"We are looking for Doctor Fraiser." Came the reply from Teal'c.
"She's not in there?" I point towards the infirmary.
"No, we were supposed to meet for coffee." Daniel said absentmindedly as he waved his hands in the air.
"You mean, you were supposed to meet DoctorFraiser for coffee."
"Um, yes Teal'c that…that would be it…yes..thanks."
"Daniel, you need to relax. It's okay honestly."
"I know, it's just…"
"I know Daniel, come one let's see if we can find her."
The three made their way around the base and finally found Janet in the commissary with a cup of coffee.
"I thought we were meeting here…." Janet begins but stops with one look on Daniel's face. "Sorry, honestly, I thought we were meeting here."
"It's ok…" Daniel replied and sat down next to her.
This is just like old times, except one person is missing.
"So have you told Pete the good news yet?" Daniel asked me.
"No, he is still on a case, I tried to call his cell, but didn't get an answer."
"Ah."
"I am sure he will call when he can Sam."
"I know, I just worry that's all."
We all do, I know this.
We sat there for about another half an hour just talking about different things that were happening. They all asked about the wedding, I have no idea what the date will be now since there is a baby on the way.
I have to talk with Pete.
As if on queue there is a whole bunch of commotion behind us in the hallways, people were all running towards the gateroom in some sort of panic.
Okay so this got all of our curiosity and we all took off after a SG-5.
What peeked my thoughts was that I actually saw the General all suited up and ready to walk through the gate.
Now what I going on?
"Sir?" I asked as I came through the door.
"Sorry Carter, emergency on the Alpha site, gotta run."
"But Sir…"
"No buts Carter, Teal'c suit up Daniel do the same."
They both went off without another word and left us standing there.
"Sir, what about me?"
He paused and looked at me mid stride, "You are now assigned to the labs Carter, and pregnant. Orders are orders. You stay here, that's your place now."
That was harsh.
I look down at my feet, suddenly finding them very interesting in the midst of all the action that is going on around me.
Just then Teal'c and Daniel came back in and stood behind him. I know they are trying to stay out of this conservation but…thy also know that it's time to go.
"Jack…"
"Yup, time to go. Hold down the fort Carter." And then he turned on his heel and left.
Things are so much more complicated right now.
And I still have no spoken to Pete.
This is supposed to be the happiest time of your life right… how come I have people mad at me, and I can't find my fiancé?