Winter Of A Heart
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Ramble: Okay, so, I've had a completely awful evening. I lost my report that I had been working on for a week, and was really pissed off. Then I couldn't get my internet working, and I couldn't find the information I needed to get it up. BUT THEN I FOUND IT! and I got connected to the internet. I decided to check up on my reviews and was like "WOW". I was sooo happy I got 12 reviews in one day! Thank you so much to my reviewers. You made me smile when I was having the worst possible time. Thanks again.
And Daniela, thanks for reading and supporting me. I'm glad you like it. And keep up with your story! It's fantastic!
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"Daniel Jackson, Major Carter is still asleep. Should I carry her in?" Teal'c offered.
"I think we should wake her Teal'c. She'll want to see Jack." Daniel said sadly.
Teal'c nodded, and opened the car door. He nudged Sam's sleeping body, recieving a groan in return.
"Major Carter, we have arrived." Teal'c said gently. He remembered that she still didn't know about Jack, and he felt another pang of sadness.
"Sam," Came Daniel's quiet call, "Sam, it's time to get up."
Sam's eyes flickered open. She scrunched up her face and yawned.
"Where are we?" she groaned, feeling the twang of pain in her hand. Looking at it, she could tell it was bruised and swollen, probably a few broken bones.
"We're at the SGC. We're going to see Jack." Daniel said. He tried not to show his pain, but the tears burned his eyes, "C'mon. We'd better get your hand looked at."
Teal'c helped Sam out of the car, and they walked in together. Daniel had walked ahead to sign them in, and he met them going through the main doors. Sam walked ahead, obviously eager to get to Jack. Daniel and Teal'c exchanged sad glances. Daniel's eyes were shining.
"Why didn't we tell her, Teal'c?" Daniel whispered, wiping his eyes. He had trusted that Janet had worked her magic and Jack was, well, alive again, but Sam's determination was disheartening.
"I could not bring myself to tell her. I could not do it." Teal'c murmered.
"I know what you mean, T." Daniel sighed.
As Sam came charging down the hallway, she ran into Janet.
"Sam!" Janet almost screamed, pulling her friend into her arms, tears of relief trailing down her cheeks.
"Janet!" Sam said, tears rolling down her face too. "OW!" Sam yelled.
Janet pulled away, wincing and her hand over her ear.
"What in God's name have you done to yourself? Come here." Janet said, pulling Sam into her office. Janet rummaged through her drawer, pulling out an ace-bandage.
"You've probably broken something, but that's the least of our worries." Janet mumbled, more to herself than Sam.
"What's the most of our worries?" Sam asked, as Janet wrapped her hand.
Janet sighed, "Sam, come with me."
Janet walked out into the hallway, and unlocked the door to the infimary, Sam following obediently. They walked into a silent room. Sam's eyes immediatly went to the only occupied bed, surrounded by machines, silenced but one. Janet walked over to the bedside, and motioned Sam over. Sam felt tears on her face again, but they seemed like a dream. She didn't feel herself walk over to his side, or take his heavy hand in hers. And then it all hit her, and she fell to her knees, sobbing. Janet touched her friends shoulder, and walked out of the infirmary. They needed their privacy. And this could be their last chance for it.
Sam, tears still sliding down her face, picked her head up and looked at his peaceful face. She could tell he had been in a lot of pain, and that she had caused him this. Moving him ever so slightly, she slid on the bed next to him, her hand on his chest. No. This could not be happening. She would not accept that her worst fear had become real. Proping herself up on her elbow, she looked at his closed eyes, perfect mouth, soft skin. She gently pressed her lips over his, memories flooding back like this flooding back. She pressed harder against his mouth, longing for him to respond. Her tears fell onto his skin, leaving wet trails down his face. Sam wiped his face dry and settled down next to him.
"I love you, Jack. Please don't go. Don't leave me." she whispered.
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General Hammond sighed and turned to the three others sitting patiently at the briefing table. They all looked up at him, respectfully waiting for him to speak.
"How is he, Doctor?" he asked Janet.
"Well, he's alive. That's the main thing. I'm afraid that he's gone into a coma." Janet replied.
There was silence.
"Dr. Jackson, Teal'c, when - if - Colonel O'Neill wakes up, are you prepared to accept the relationship that might happen between him and Major Carter?" Hammond said.
Both Daniel and Teal'c nodded.
"Daniel Jackson and I have been aware of Colonel O'Neill and Major Carter's feelings for some time. Although I cannot speak for Dr. Jackson, I believe that I have already accepted their feelings." Teal'c said
"Me too." Daniel added.
"I am absolutly sure that there will be no interfearence in their work, Sir. They both love their work so much and -"
"I know, Dr. Frasier. I don't have a shadow of a doubt that they will continue working as well as they do." Hammond cut in. He smiled sadly, "I have already recieved consent from the President to let them stay here. He knows how precious they are to the SGC and the Stargate Program."
There was another silence.
"How much of a chance does he have, Janet?" Daniel said quietly.
Janet sighed, "I really don't know, Daniel. This has all been so unexpected, but I think that we can make him better. It'll be easier to feed him and get fluids back in his body. We're just lucky that we have Sam now."
They all nodded.
"Thank you everyone. You're dismissed." Hammond said, "Now, lets get working on Sam and Jack."
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Sam woke up to the throbbing of her hand. She saw that it was now wrapped in a plaster cast. She groaned.
"Great. Another injury. I won't be able to go through the gate for weeks."
Looking around her, she realized that she was not in the bed she had fallen asleep in. She wasn't even in the infirmary. Then, Janet came in.
"Ahh, you're up. How are you feeling?" she asked, smiling.
"Uh... I'm... okay, I guess." Sam said, still feeling a bit drowsy.
"Good. Oh, and you're in your dorm. Sorry about moving you. You just couldn't be there at that moment. We had to put some IV needles and stuff in Jack. How's your hand feeling? You have a couple fractures. Pete must really have a firm step." Janet grinned.
"It feels okay. Why are you so... grinny? Did Daniel finally ask you out?" It was Sam's turn to smile.
"Uh... well, I'll tell you later," Sam smile widened, "But I'm so "grinny" because you are a miracle." Janet said.
"What?" Sam asked, thouroly confused.
"Honey, when we came to move you, Jack himself was wide awake and smiling. He had you cradled up and everything." Janet hugged Sam tightly, "Sammie, you did it!"
Sam hugged her friend back. She was beyond happy, and she jumped out of her bed. She thought briefly about how she would have to explain the kissed to her CO, but she pushed that out of her mind for now. Sam threw on her shirt, and bounded down to the infirmary with Janet. They ran into the infirmary, also running into a crowd of people around Jack's bed. They were all talking at once and all overjoyed that he was awake. Janet huffed inpatiently.
"Alrighty everyone! He needs his rest! OUT NOW!" She yelled. Everyone obediently turned and left. No one wanted to face the wrath of an angry Dr. Frasier. Sam turned slowly but Janet caught her shoulder.
"Not you, idiot." She smiled and nudged Sam forward. Sam looked over her shoulder as Janet shooed the remaining people out. The door hadn't shut completely before she was at Jack's side.
"Sir, how are you? How do you feel? Why weren't you eating? WHY WEREN'T YOU TAKING THE MEDICINE FOR CHRIST'S SAKE?" She said through tears, "God, Sir, you had me so worried. You had everyone worried." She sobbed.
Jack smiled weakly and pulled her into a hug.
"Shhh... I'm sorry. But I'm here now, Carter. I'm here." he said soothingly, despite the tears forming in his eyes. He was so relieved to have her back near him.
She sniffed, "Sir, I have to talk to you."
"Not now, Carter. Not now. I'm still tired and sick, but I'm not going anywhere again, okay. I just need you to be strong now, okay?" he said gently.
She nodded and sniffed again. God, she wanted to kiss him. His eyes were weighing so heavily on hers, but it was a weight she could carry. She just wanted to be in his arms, just wanted to be close...
"Come here, Sam." He whispered.
She climbed into his arms. He held her gently, but she could feel him shaking. She snuggled into him, placing a hang across his chest. He looked down and was met with her calm blue eyes. She was so perfect, and he couldn't hold back anymore. He didn't care who saw them, this was his decision. He leaned into her, bringing his mouth gently down onto hers. She pressed against his soft lips and felt him smile. They tightened their grips on each other as the kiss deepened. Jack, although reluctant, broke away and smiled warmly at Sam.
"I have a secret to tell you." he whispered. Sam nodded in encouragement.
"Samantha Carter, I love you."
"Jack... I love you too." She replied, as she kissed him again.
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A/N: Okay, that's it for chapter 9! Again, I am really sorry about this taking so long. My internet was screwed, but I fixed it, so chapter 10 will be up soon. Please review, and I hope you enjoyed!
