A/N - Sorry this chapter is soo short. Plan to update again before the weeked is over - if RL doesn't get in the way! Thanks for your review and your patience!
General O'Neill was sitting in his office trying to read reports from other SGC teams when the red phone on his desk rang.
"Great," he said aloud. How did one answer the phone to the President? Hello, Pres? No, that didn't sound right. How ya' doin, sir? Not right either. He was shaken out of his thoughts by the second ring. Taking a deep breath, he picked up the phone.
"General O'Neill," he answered, hoping it was the right thing to say.
"Second day on the job sir, and it's not too bad, so far. I particularly enjoy the never-ending stack of paperwork. Can't wait to get up in the morning to get started." His sarcasm was lost on the president who changed topics almost immediately.
"Yes, sir. So you got my paperwork!" He paused to listen. "She's offworld right now. You know, routine mission to check out an old temple and mineral samples. No bad guys in sight!"
"At least I hope there are no bad guys there, " he muttered to himself. With that thought, a seed of worry started to niggle at the back of his mind. He tore his attention back to what the President was saying.
"She is a very valuable asset to the SGC – and to the Air Force." He paused to listen and a grin broke onto his face. "I'm happy you agree, sir. I will be glad to handle the presentation sometime in the near future. I would like to try to get her father here for the ceremony if I can." He paused again. " Yes, sir. I will give her your best when she gets back from offworld. Thank you, sir"
He slowly hung up the phone still wearing his grin.
"How about that…. Lt. Colonel Carter!" He couldn't wait to tell her. But as his grin was getting bigger he felt a shiver run through him. The grin faltered and he hoped they would return soon…and be alright.