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Previously on Stargate SG-1...
The next morning came far too soon to Jack. Sam was fairly silent while Jack made omelets.
"Samantha, what is it?" he finally asked.
"After I'm big, can I still come over?"
He paused. "Uhh..."
"Please?"
He handed her the omelet. "Yes sweetie," he whispered, "Anytime you like."
She grinned, "Thanks for yesterday."
"You're welcome."
She finished her breakfast on her bed while Jack packed her knapsack. "You ready Sam?"
She nodded and dropped her plate on the bed, "One, two, three, I'm going to beat you to the truck Jack!"
He watched her dash off then with a slight smile, followed her out to the car.
And now the continuation...
"Hey Sam!"
"Daniel!" Sam squealed holding out her arms. "I missed you!"
"You saw me Saturday," he said picking her up and twirling her around.
"So?"
"Point taken."
Jack caught up and swung Sam on his shoulders, "Ready Sam?"
She gave him a serious look, one that made him question himself whether Carter really wasn't in her, "I guess," she said dejectedly.
Daniel glared at Jack, "Why'd you tell?"
"I heard Daddy Jacob tell him," Sam said before Jack could defend himself.
"Oh."
Jack sighed, "We should get inside."
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"Chevron four encoded!"
Sam clung to Jack's hand wishing with all her heart that she didn't have to go to this place.
"Chevron five encoded!"
"Sam, ease up on the hand," he said looking down at her. He looked into her eyes and saw the mute appeal. He picked her up and let her bury her face into his jacket. He felt the tears trickle down his neck and silently stroked her hair.
"Chevron six encoded!"
Sam braced herself for-
"Chevron seven... LOCKED!"
The event horizon shot out then retreated.
"JJJJAAAAACCCCKKKKK!" she wailed, "I don't want to goooooooooooooo!"
Jack wished fervently that Jacob was here to deal with this, "Sam, come on, please. Be brave."
"No!"
"Sam, for me. Please baby."
She sniffed, "I love you Jack."
"I love you too sweetie,"
She looked around, "Let's get going campers!"
Jack watched as Janet, Daniel, Teal'c, and Marie went through.
"Our turn now."
She sighed and the two went stepped through together.
"Hey Sam!"
Jack put her down and she ran to her father.
"You ok Jack?"
"No. But I will be."
Jacob nodded, "Come on Sam, we got to go."
Jack made a move to follow.
"Uhh, Jack, only uhh, females can be in the room,"
"Why?"
"The process requires a uhh, nude body."
"Oh."
"Janet will be helping Hassan," Jacob explained, "Or watching him is more like it."
"Ok."
He turned to leave.
"Jack, wait!"
He looked at the little girl who came running towards him.
"Pick me up!" she waited until he picked her up before covering his faces with kisses, "Never forget Jack, I love you, ok?"
"I won't," he hesitated, "I love you Samantha Carter and I always will."
She smiled and ran back to her father who led her into a small temple. Jack dragged himself over to the guys.
"And now we wait."
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Jack looked at his watch, "11:39" it read.
"Jacob!" he complained, "she's been there in for over three hours!"
"I know Jack, I know."
"Aren't you the least concerned?" he demanded.
Jacob ignored him.
The temple door opened slowly and Marie and Janet stepped out.
"General O'Neill, did you bring some clothes for her?"
Jack handed her the knapsack, "Did it work Doc?"
She opened the bag, "Sir, these won't fit her!"
"So, it was a success." Jacob demanded.
"Yes sir, it was."
"Can I- Can I see her?" Jack asked.
Janet sighed, "First of all, she is completely unclothed and second-" she paused, "She doesn't remember me."
"What?" Jack demanded.
"I don't know sir. This is most likely temporary but..."
He pushed past her and hurried into the temple. Sam laid on a table, only covered with a blanket.
"Sam?" he asked, nearing her. "Sam?"
The figure didn't stir.
"Carter?" he tried, as he got closer. He pushed back the thought that she as definitely 'bigger' back.
The figure stared at him. "Who are you?"
"MAJOR CARTER!"
She bolted up, her hand automatically pulling the blanket around her.
"Well, that got a reaction." he muttered.
"Who are you?"
"I'm your CO. General- err, Colonel O'Neill."
"Do I know you?"
He nodded, "We're friends."
"What happened?" she asked, "Why am I undressed?"
"Long story."
"Who's he?"
He looked over to where she was pointing. His jaw tightened. "That is Hassan. It's because of him you're like this."
"Oh. I thought he was nice. And kind of cute."
Jack made a sound that was a cross between a moan and groan.
She giggled.
"No giggling." he said automatically.
"Why?" she demanded.
"Never mind," he said quickly, "Uhh, Wanna get out of here?"
"I haven't any clothes," she said rather forlornly.
Janet hurried in, "General, out, now."
He obediently left.
"How is she?" Daniel demanded.
"She's ok."
"Doesn't remember anything?"
"Nope."
Everyone sighed.
"I guess we can just wait."
Three days later...
They had brought Sam home. Her memory was slowly coming back (so Janet said) Janet was refusing to let anyone see her more then 10 minutes at a time which was ok for Jack. He didn't know what to say. However when he walked into the infirmary the third day and saw a crimson Sam staring at him. he figured she must have remembered something.
"Carter?"
She pulled the covers over her head.
"Carter..."
A moan was heard from the bed.
"Major Carter!"
The blankets flew in the air and she faced him.
"Yes?"
He almost corrected her (after all, she did still work for him!)
"Jack, err sir, I'm so sorry! Were you crazy?"
"What the heck are you talking about?" he demanded.
"Me, a kid, you taking care of me."
"Oh. You remember."
She buried her head into her pillow. "Errhousmzturygndoo"
"What?"
"Did I really throw up at the zoo?"
He chuckled, "Yes you did."
"And make you read me textbooks?"
"Don't forget Cinderella."
Her face softened and a small smile played around her lips. "No, I hadn't forgotten." she paused then added, "sir"
"So... you remember everything?"
She shrugged, "Some parts are a bit hazy. Sir, I just wanted to say- say thank you for...for everything. I know I must have been a handful and- and-"
"Carter, it's ok, you were a handful but I don't regret a single moment of that."
She raised her eyebrows.
"Ok, so kicking the lady who said I have a cute rear and breaking her nose was pretty bad but-"
She giggled, "I forgot about that. Sorry."
"You are not," he said in a good imitation of Teal'c.
"You're right!"
Daniel hurried in, "Jack, Janet says that Sam is-" he skidded to a stop.
"Hi Daniel. How's Marie?"
He gaped, "You're back!" he exclaimed.
"Yep and I intend to stay like this." she said stretching luxuriously.
"I missed you Sam," he said sitting on the edge of the bed.
"I... I kind of missed you." at his look of surprise she shrugged, "I was a kid. I saw you every week."
"Oh. Right."
"Uhh, Daniel, I need that report about that rock from Amana or whatever," Jack said pushing Daniel towards the door.
"It's Andaman and it's not a rock- ok, never mind, uh, bye Sam, see you later, ouch Jack, careful, BYE!"
The infirmary door closed with a slam.
She giggled then yawned. "I'm tired,"
"Then sleep Sam."
"I can't."
"Why?"
She shrugged, looking so much like the little girl he had watched.
"Want me to read to you?" he offered.
She gestured to her knapsack.
"You want that?"
She nodded.
He tossed it to her. She opened it and pulled out the contents. A change of clothing, socks, shoes, a hairbrush, barrettes, and two books. She stroked their covers. "I loved these books."
He read the spines. "Cinderella and Astronomy for Adults, uh, yes, you did."
She looked at him, "Will I get my happily ever after?" she whispered.
Jack's airways constricted. "Oh Sam-" he began when the door opened and her father hurried,
"Hey Sam, how you doing?"
She answered him and Jack slipped out, those words echoing in his head "Will I get my happily ever after?"
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