Thanks to everyone who reviewed. You may be pleased to know that I've almost finished the ending but there's still a bit more angst to come!

Arizona94: I know Sam was a Major but the title captain goes better with the title!

Disclaimer: I don't own Stargate, Jack O'Neill, Sam, Daniel (sadly), Teal'c or any other character... I own diddley-squat.

Previously on SG-1...

Sam sat down in front of her laptop and noticed an extra window minimized on the bottom of her toolbar. She moved the mouse over and clicked on it. A window jumped up in front of her, her eyes widened as she read.

Sam stared at her screen. Jack had read them. He had seen her personal files. He knew everything. Oh god. What was she going to do? Her heart pounded in her chest. Suddenly she got up from her chair and ran out of the lab. She rounded the corner, narrowly dodging other SGC personal as she chased after the colonel.

Jack stood with his hands in his pockets, in the hallway outside the generals' office. He stood there for a moment, trying to figure out what to say. He lent forward and knocked loudly on General Hammond's door. A loud voice beckoned him inside,

"Colonel O'Neill, and what do I owe this visit?"

"General, Sir. I need to discuss something with you."

General Hammond looked up at Jack from behind his desk. It was not often his colonel can to him looking so serious.

"Something wrong Colonel?"

"Sir, have you spoken to Captain Carter today?"

"You know I have Colonel, but what this has to do with..."

"You can't let her go Sir."

The general was taken aback. Jack was clearly upset about something. He stood in front of his desk, hands in his pockets pacing back and forth.

"Let her go? What are you talking about Colonel?" he asked, slightly perplexed.

"I'm talking about Captain Carters' resignation. You can't accept it"

"Well of course I wouldn't Colonel, but as far as I'm aware Captain Carter hasn't handed me a letter so unless you know something I don't..."

Jack stopped for a moment, "She's not resigning?"

"No Colonel." The general observed his officer and realised there was a lot more to this than he was letting on.

"What's going on Jack?" The colonel stopped his pacing and sat down on the chair in front of the generals desk, his head in his hands,

"I thought I was going to loose her, George" he whispered.

"Jack..." The general spoke with concern but also with quiet warning. If he said too much he could not avoid a court-martial.

"I thought she was going to leave and I can't let her. I love her." The general sighed. He knew this would happen eventually. He wasn't blind, he was well aware of the relationship growing between them but he had always hoped they would be able to handle it. He never expected it to develop into something more.

"Jack, you realise the position you've just put me in. The air force takes fraternization seriously; I can't just over look your confession"

"I know. That's why I hope you'll accept my resignation"

"What? Jack I can't. Look, why don't you sleep on it. Don't make any rash decisions"

"I'm not Sir; I can't keep doing this to her or to myself. I don't want to pretend anymore general."

"And you're sure about this?"

"Yes Sir."

"Alright Jack, I'll expect an official letter in the morning"

"Yes Sir."

"Jack, I'll be sorry to loose you"

"Thank you Sir."

Jack walked out of his COs office and hung his head. He knew he was disappointing the general but there was no other option. He had to leave. He couldn't stand to hurt her again. It was all over now. But how would he tell the others? Jack gave a large sigh and headed down the hall. He had to tell them. He owed it to them.

Oooo aren't I evil! Hehehehe.... More will be posted soon!