Title: Our Love
Author: Chickee1
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: Jack/Sam
Summary: Another take on Threads….Can the love of two people that waitied for 8 years beat anything that comes their way?
Disclaimer: I do not own anything or anyone from Stargate SG-1. This is a song fic with flashbacks. Song used it 'Shine your Light' by Robbie Robertson
Chapter One
It had only been hours since Jacob was admitted to the infirmary. Sam was sitting beside him holding his hand tears forming in her eyes; this Jack could see from the observation room above. Abruptly Sam left the room, wiping the tears from her eyes hurriedly, not wanting others to see her grief, even though many knew of her plight with her dying father. Wearily, watching her leave, Jacob looked up to where Jack stood at the window and motioned for him to come down. Understanding, Jack quickly left the observation room and headed into the infirmary room.
Taking a seat beside Jacob's frail looking form, Jack patted his hand to let him know that he was there. "Hey Jacob, how you feeling?" He asked quietly.
Jacob gave a weak smile. "Jack...I need to ask a favor of you." He whispered. Nodding Jack leaned in closer to Jacob. "I know that you love my daughter, I've seen it for years now…I need you to look after her."
"Ah listen…Jacob about that…" Jack started uncomfortably.
"Jack for once in your life don't let the rules stand in your way." Jacob's voice held a soft snap. "You both deserve to be happy. Promise me Jack…Promise me..." Jacob finished weakly as he closed his eyes. Staring at the older man, Jack closed his eyes. "I promise." He whispered as he looked up and saw Sam sitting in the observation room.
"Hey." Jack greeted as he took a seat beside her. "How are you doing?"
She turned her head slightly, causing some of her blonde wispy bangs to fall across her eyes. "I'm doing fine, surprisingly enough. What were you guys talking about?"
Jack looked down at Jacob, and shrugged. "Nothing, just talking."
"Thank you for being here for me, it means a lot." Sam voiced in a lowly.
"C'mere." Jack reached over and pulled her closer to him, draping his arm on her shoulders as she held his hand. "I'm here for you. Always." The two of them didn't say another word, they just held each other.
What felt like hours, was only minutes and finally Jacob was ready. He called Sam down, to see him for the last time. "I gotta go." Whispered Sam, as she let go of Jack's hand. "I'm here for you Sam, no matter what." She gave a feeble smile, then went down to see her father.
"Dad, are you okay?" Sam questioned choked.
"Sam...I'm ready, I'm ready to go now." Jacob whispered, as he took his daughters hand and kissed it. "Dad, I-I don't think I'm ready…what am I going to do?" Sam cried with tears running down her face. "Be happy Sam, that's all I want for you…..is to be happy…..don't let the rules stand in your way….follow the one you truly love. And know that I'm happy with this..." Saying that, Jacob closed his eyes, and within moments he was gone. Jack could see Sam and the tears coming down her face; he wanted to go to her, to hold her, to tell her that everything was going to be okay, but as he rose from his seat, he saw her turn to him and shake her head. He knew that she wanted to be alone, he had no choice but to watch the woman he loved walk away in pain.
Sam ran to her quarters, tears streaming down her face. She couldn't believe it, he was gone, after being given a second chance at life, he was gone forever now. Collapsing on her bed, Sam pulled her pillow to her face, and let the tears come out. After a few moments, she let her head rise as her eyes fell upon the picture on her night stand. It was the picture that had been taken of her father, herself and Jake, when Jack had been promoted to General. Seeing how happy they all looked, seeing how healthy her father looked, made more tears come down her face, she knew it was going to take awhile for it to sink in that he was really gone. I don't have anyone now. Sam thought to her self. But staring at the picture she realized that she still had Jack.
The cry of the city like a siren's song
Wailing over the rooftops the whole night long
Saw a shooting star like a diamond in the sky
Must be someone's soul passing by
"I trust you. And I'll make it easy for you. I resign. You're in charge."
"Okay...Sir, at your house before Daniel and Teal'c showed up, what I was going to say was..." Sam trailed off as he paused. "I know." They look at each other for a moment, then Jack slid the bank of crystals back into position.
These are the streets
Where we used to run where your Papa's from
These are the days
Where you become what you becomeThese are the streets
Where the story's told
The truth unfolds
Darkness settles in
Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so I can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength
To carry on, carry on
"Sir, we heard you were up and around–"
"Yeah...err..." Pulling down his t-shirt he looked away. "Still a little tender but they said I could go home."
"We're lucky that staff blast hit you where it did. That new vest inserts works well."
"Yeah." Pulls on shirt. "You speaking at the memorial?"
Nodding, deep breath. "Sir, I-I just wanted to say..." She licked her lips. "When you were lying there I..." Fighting back tears staring down. "I'm really glad you're okay."
Jack moves closer, slowly, and she glances at him from the stiff position. "C'mere."
Don't wanna be a hero
Just an everyday man
Trying to do the job the very best he can
But now it's like living on borrowed time
Out on the rim, over the line
Always tempting fate like a game of chance
Never wanna stick around to the very last dance
Sometimes i stumble and take a hard fall
Loose(?) hold your grip off the wall
"Would it mean anything if I told you I remember something else?"
"What?"
"Feelings."
"Feelings?"
"I remember feeling...feelings."
Small silence, then a tiny smile. "For me?"
"No, for TOR." Sam laughed at the sarcasm, and shifted her head to rest closer to him. "I don't remember much, but I DO remember that."
Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so I can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength to carry on
Carry on
I thought I saw him walking by the side of the roadMaybe trying to find his way home
"I'm an Air Force officer just like you are, Colonel. And just because my reproductive organs are on the inside instead of the outside, doesn't mean I can't handle whatever you can handle."
"Oh, this has nothing to do with you being a woman. I like women. I've just got a little problem with scientists."
He's here but not here
He's gone but not gone
Just hope he knows if I get lost
Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so I can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength to carry on
To carry on
"You didn't want to kill yourself."
"It would not have killed me. I am too valuable."
"Which is exactly why we'll never let you go."
"I have done nothing to harm you. But you would not let me go even if you did believe me."
"Oh God, he's telling you the truth! Please, Jack, no Jack, please, don't leave me, please, give me a chance! Don't leave me like this! Please!"
Jack walked out of the room.
Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so I can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength to carry on
To carry on
After waiting for the red in her eyes to go away, Sam headed to the hillside needing some fresh air. I'm going to miss you dad... She thought to herself, as she sat on the edge and watched as the sun begin to set.
"Hey Sam….you okay?" Jack appeared quietly behind her. She gave him a slight nod, than moved over, indicating for him to sit next to her. Taking a seat beside her, Jack grabbed her hand and held it lightly. "Why did we wait so long?" Sam whispered.
Jack looked confused then realized what she was talking about. He thought for a brief second, brining the words they both needed to hear. "We were sacred about what the outcome might be, not only to our personal lives but our professional too. I didn't want you to have to choose, and I would never ask you to give up your career." Jack said looking into her eyes, which were forming again with tears. "So what now?" she asked, looking deep into his eyes as well…